Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer reacts to a play against Pacific during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stockton , Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. Stanford's 104-61 win over Pacific, made VanDerveer the winningest women's basketball coach in history with 1,099 victory's breaking the previous record set by Pat Summitt.Photo: Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press … [Read more...] about Why Tara VanDerveer says top-ranked, unbeaten Stanford can be even better
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Capitol Chaos Brings Unwelcome Memories for New Americans
“We see the U.S. is spending billions of dollars … in different countries and different continents” to support democracy, economic development, civic education, human rights and more, said Mirwais Safi, who interpreted for the U.S. government in his native Afghanistan before coming to the United States on a special immigrant visa. “But we found that a lot of work is required inside the United States as well.” … [Read more...] about Capitol Chaos Brings Unwelcome Memories for New Americans
Josh Hawley’s Florida fundraiser canceled by Loews Hotels after liberal lawyer posts flyer online
"Much of the media and many members of the Washington establishment want to deceive Americans into thinking those who raised concerns incited violence, simply by voicing the concern," Hawley wrote in the Southeast Missourian. "But democratic debate is not mob violence. It is in fact how we avoid that violence." … [Read more...] about Josh Hawley’s Florida fundraiser canceled by Loews Hotels after liberal lawyer posts flyer online
St. Mary’s hangs with No. 1 Gonzaga for a while, but Zags remain unbeaten
“I don’t know if you want to call ’em moral victories or not, but can you feel good about getting beat by 14? I think you can. ... I think we’re headed in the right direction. (The Zags) are not going to lose too many — if any.” … [Read more...] about St. Mary’s hangs with No. 1 Gonzaga for a while, but Zags remain unbeaten
Shake Milton Sparks 76ers Past Undermanned Heat 125-108
The Sixers rolled early with the best record in the NBA until COVID issues sent them on a three-game losing streak — including a loss last week when they had just seven players against Denver — but have returned to form as more players returned to the active roster. Milton and Matisse Thybulle returned off the bench and Harris, who had 18 points, was back in the starting lineup. Only starting guard Seth Curry, who tested positive last week for coronavirus, remained sidelined against the Heat. … [Read more...] about Shake Milton Sparks 76ers Past Undermanned Heat 125-108