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Chiefs hoping Ingram can provide spark to sluggish pass rush
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs had seen enough of Melvin Ingram dragging down their quarterbacks over the years that it made sense to chase the three-time Pro Bowl defensive end when he became a free agent last offseason. They didn’t manage to land him then — Ingram...
No. 11 Oklahoma State expects test vs. improved West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia’s second half of the schedule is chock full of opposing running backs who have diced their way through defenses. Mountaineers coach Neal Brown is especially concerned about the next one: No. 11 Oklahoma State’s Jaylen Warren. The 215-pound Warren averages 22 carries for the run-oriented...
Sabres end 8-month stalemate by trading Jack Eichel to Vegas
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Jack Eichel era in Buffalo is over, with a nasty public eight-month feud reaching a conclusion on Thursday when the Sabres traded their former captain and face of the franchise to the Vegas Golden Knights. The trade ends a stalemate between Eichel and Buffalo over how...
Tennis, sex and politics combine in Chinese #MeToo scandal
BEIJING — Chinese authorities have squelched virtually all online discussion of sexual assault accusations apparently made by a Chinese professional tennis star against a former top government official, showing how sensitive the ruling Communist Party is to such charges. In a lengthy social media post that disappeared quickly, Peng Shuai...
U.K. authorizes Merck’s covid pill, 1st shown to treat covid
LONDON — Britain has granted a conditional authorization to Merck’s coronavirus antiviral, the first pill shown to successfully treat covid-19. It is the first country to OK the treatment, although it was not immediately clear how quickly the pill would be available. The pill was licensed for adults 18 and...
Analysis: After tough election, Biden dismisses danger signs
WASHINGTON — The hazard lights are blinking for President Joe Biden after Democratic setbacks in this week’s elections, but the president professes to see no reason for panic. Just one year after he rode to the White House with a record 81 million votes, Biden saw Democratic stalwart Terry McAuliffe...
‘Rust’ film armorer says someone may have put bullet in gun
The woman in charge of weapons on the movie set where actor Alec Baldwin fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins said Wednesday night that she had inspected the gun Baldwin shot but doesn’t know how a live bullet ended up inside. “Who put those in there and why is the central...
Are covid-19 boosters the same as the original vaccines?
NEW YORK — Are covid-19 boosters the same as the original vaccines? Yes, covid-19 boosters use the same recipe as the original shots, despite the emergence of the more contagious delta variant. The vaccines weren’t tweaked to better match delta because they’re still working well. The vaccines work by training...
This date in sports history: Nov. 4
1934 — The Detroit Lions rush for an NFL-record 426 yards in a 40-7 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The only bright spot for the Pirates is scoring the first touchdown against Detroit this season, ending the Lions’ shutout streak at seven games. 1951 — The U.S. wins six of...
Saints WR Michael Thomas out for season after setbackVideo
METAIRIE, La. — The New Orleans Saints won’t get record-setting wide receiver Michael Thomas back at all this season, another blow to an offense that just lost starting quarterback Jameis Winston to a major knee injury. Complications related to ankle surgery last summer will keep Thomas out for the year,...
Giants RB Saquon Barkley, 3 others in covid-19 protocolVideo
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants injured star running Saquon Barkley and two other starters did not practice Wednesday after being placed in the covid-19 protocol along with assistant coach Burton Burns. Safety Xavier McKinney and left guard Matt Skura also did not practice because of the virus, which...
Wisconsin sheriff wants charges filed over nursing home vote
RACINE, Wis. — A sheriff on Wednesday recommended that five members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission be criminally charged for telling local elections officials to send absentee ballots to eight nursing home residents in 2020 instead of sending poll workers to oversee voting there during the coronavirus pandemic. Racine County...
Von Miller on landing with Rams: ‘Feels right to be here’Video
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Von Miller spent Monday in a sentimental daze after the Denver Broncos traded him. He went down into the memorabilia-packed basement of his Colorado home and tearfully contemplated his departure from the only NFL team he had ever known. By the time Miller boarded a plane...
Phillies decline option on Andrew McCutchen, making him free agentVideo
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies declined club options for next season on outfielders Andrew McCutchen and Odubel Herrera on Wednesday. McCutchen, a former MVP with the Pittsburgh Pirates, signed a $50 million, three-year contract in December 2018. The 35-year-old will get a $3 million buyout instead of a $15 million...
Pittsburgh native Chip Ganassi hits brakes on 20 years of NASCAR racingVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Veteran team owner Chip Ganassi said he is “100%” rooting for Kyle Larson to win the NASCAR Cup Series championship in Sunday’s season finale. “Look, I’m fine with Larson and absolutely I am pulling for him,” Ganassi said. “It would prove what everybody has said all along...
Parity-ridden ACC producing unpredictable results, nailbitersVideo
It seems parity has arrived in the ACC — just look no further than the results on the scoreboards. Nailbiters have become commonplace with Clemson in a down year and no truly dominant team. Even unbeaten Wake Forest has had its moments. Of the 35 conference games played so far,...
World Series viewers up 20% from last year but down from 2019Video
NEW YORK — World Series television ratings rebounded following the record low set last year. The Atlanta Braves’ six-game Series victory over the Houston Astros averaged 11,750,000 viewers on Fox, the network said Wednesday. That was up 20% from the 9,785,000 for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ six-game victory last year...
Cleveland Indians begin removing scripted name from stadium scoreboardVideo
CLEVELAND — The Indians began removing the team’s scripted logo atop the giant scoreboard at Progressive Field on Tuesday as they transition their name to the Guardians. Crews started dismantling the letters, beginning with the “I” on the 80-foot-long sign. It’s another step in the offseason change for the MLB...
Democrat Phil Murphy narrowly reelected governor in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy narrowly won reelection Wednesday, eking out a victory that spared Democrats the loss of a second gubernatorial seat. He’s the state’s first Democratic governor to get a second straight term in 44 years, defeating Republican former Assembly member Jack Ciattarelli. Ciattarelli...
Deere warns striking workers not to expect better offerVideo
Deere executives said Wednesday that the company wouldn’t return to the bargaining table with striking workers because it wouldn’t offer a better contract than one they rejected that included immediate 10% raises. Marc Howze, the chief administrative officer of Deere & Co., said the deal the United Auto Workers union...
Prosecutors seek 44 months in 1st sentence for Capitol riot violence
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday recommended a prison sentence of nearly four years for a New Jersey gym owner who is on track to be the first person sentenced for assaulting a law enforcement officer during the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Scott Fairlamb’s sentencing, scheduled for next Wednesday, could guide...
Senate Democrats push new voting bill, again hit GOP wallVideo
WASHINGTON — If at first you don’t succeed, make Republicans vote again. That’s the strategy Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer appears to be pursuing as the New York Democrat forced another test vote Wednesday on legislation to overhaul the nation’s election laws. For the fourth time since June, Republicans blocked...
Odell Beckham excused from Browns practice; WR’s future in doubtVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield was surprised — not hurt — by a video posted by Odell Beckham Jr.’s father that has created a rift with the team and could lead to the wide receiver’s release. Beckham may be down to his final hours with the Browns, who...
Tackles Dvon Ellis, Coziah Izzard provide added push for No. 23 Penn StateVideo
STATE COLLEGE — Dvon Ellies and Coziah Izzard starred for crosstown Maryland high school teams not long ago. They recently learned they can do more together. The Penn State defensive tackles have been asked to play bigger roles for the No. 23 Nittany Lions. Since hulking tackle PJ Mustipher suffered...
Stocks rise after Fed says it will dial back aid for economyVideo
Stock indexes on Wall Street shrugged off a downbeat start and notched more record highs Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced plans to begin reducing the extraordinary aid for the economy it has been providing since the early days of the pandemic. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% and the Dow...
