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Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson scores 53 points, ties WNBA single-game record
Sports News One of basketball’s biggest superstars nearly set a record. Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson (22) reacts after making a basket against the Los Angeles Sparks during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Las Vegas. Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP By Associated Press August 23, […]
104-year-old Chicago woman dies days after making a skydive that could put her in the record books
National News “She was always there, fully present. She kept going, always.” FILE – This photo shows Dorothy Hoffner, 104, falling through the air with tandem jumper Derek Baxter, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, Ill. Daniel Wilsey via AP, File By RICK CALLAHAN, Associated Press October 10, 2023 | 4:34 PM […]
Simone Biles leads U.S. women to record 7th straight team title at gymnastics world championships
Sports News For Biles, it was also her 33rd major championship medal — across the worlds and Olympics — to make her the most decorated female gymnast ever. United States’ Simone Biles competes on the beam during the women’s team final at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Virginia […]
Twins stop record 18-game postseason skid on strength of Royce Lewis home runs
MLB “It was a blessing to play today. That atmosphere was electric,” said Lewis, whose two-run shot off Kevin Gausman in the first inning and leadoff drive in the third sent the sellout crowd into a frenzy. Minnesota’s Royce Lewis celebrates after a home run. Abbie Parr/AP Photo By DAVE CAMPBELL, Associated Press October 4, […]
Freshman Jaylen Raynor ties Arkansas State record with 6 TD passes in 52-28 win over UMass
College Sports Taisun Phommachanh threw for 269 yards for UMass. UMass lost big at home to Arkansas State on Saturday. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper) By Associated Press September 30, 2023 Undeterred by early deficit and halftime Hail Mary, Boston College rallies past Virginia Merrimack grinds out 17-7 win over Sacred Heart as defense rules the […]
Record heat, then storms knock down trees and power lines
Weather More storms were expected around the region Friday night. The sky turned dark as storm clouds moved into the Back Bay early Friday afternoon over the Prudential (left) and Hancock towers as seen from Berkeley Street. The same system brought heavy rain and wind to the Western suburbs earlier. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff By Associated […]
Proud Boys’ Enrique Tarrio gets record 22 years in prison for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
Politics “I ask you that you not take my 40s from me.” Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio. AP By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, LINDSAY WHITEHURST and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Associated Press September 5, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was sentenced Tuesday to 22 years in prison for orchestrating a failed plot […]