Joey Crawford knew as a kid he wanted to be a referee, and it led him to the Basketball Hall of Fame

Joey Crawford had no backup plan. He would watch Philadelphia 76ers games in the 1960s, and probably unlike most kids growing ...
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High tides, pounding waves threaten Southern California beach communities

High tides and pounding surf are jeopardizing the coastline in Long Beach, where flooding has become a daily reality for many beachfront residents. Bulldozers and trucks worked overnight into ...
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St. Petersburg again, then Phoenix and Arlington: IndyCar’s 2027 opening stretch

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar announced Wednesday that the racing series will start its 2027 season March 7 on the streets of St. Petersburg. The series released the locations and dates for the first ...
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Mike McCarthy and Eli Heidenreich’s Pittsburgh homecomings get real as preseason begins

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The vibes for Mike McCarthy and Eli Heidenreich over the last few months have been immaculate. How could they not be? The chance for McCarthy to lead his hometown team brought the ...
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More cases of parasitic screwworm confirmed in U.S. Here’s who is at risk, where it’s spreading

Related video above: Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins addresses the New World screwworm threat in June 2026 (NEXSTAR) – The number of confirmed New World screwworm infestations in the U.S. has ...
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Lionel Messi shares tribute to late father Jorge, expresses doubts about continuing to play soccer

MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi shared a tribute to his late father, Jorge, on social media on Wednesday, opening up about how difficult it was to lead Argentina to the World Cup final and expressing ...
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Lakers being sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5B: report

The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, ESPN‘s Ramona Shelbourne reported on Wednesday morning. Sources told the sports media giant that the two will purchase ...
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Second e-bike crash in 24 hours turns deadly

An e-bike rider was struck and killed Tuesday evening, just one day after a violent hit-and-run crash left another Santa Ana e-bike rider seriously injured. The fatal crash was reported near the ...
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Forget left vs. center. Democratic voters are making clear they just want change

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats remain mixed over what ideological direction the party should take. But across a series of closely watched primaries, they are sending a clearer message about the party’s ...
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A blockbuster $12.5B deal as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger buy the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-breaking price, the second such sale in a year. This sale agreement is $12.5 billion, ...
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Cadillac replaces team principal Graeme Lowdon a week before F1 season resumes

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Formula 1’s newest outfit Cadillac replaced its first team principal Graeme Lowdon with former Alpine director Marcin Budkowski on Wednesday. Cadillac said the move was ...
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David Crowley’s razor-thin Wisconsin primary win sets up match against Trump pick

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — David Crowley’s razor-thin primary win over a democratic socialist in swing state Wisconsin sets up a match against a congressman who has voted with President Donald Trump 100% of ...