Texas Democrats likely can't repeal the state's abortion ban. But enforcement could change.

Texas has some of the strictest abortion laws in the country, threatening anyone who provides an abortion with first-degree felony charges, civilian lawsuits and the loss of medical licenses.

Hansberry's 23 points power Virginia Tech past Mercer 96-67

Amani Hansberry scored 23 points, Ben Hammond added 16 and Virginia Tech pulled away from Mercer for a 96-67 victory Thursday night. The Hokies (2-0) led 18-13 before taking control with a 21-1 ...

New Zealand police dismiss rape allegation against Cape Verde soccer captain and charge accuser

New Zealand police have dismissed a rape allegation against Cape Verde soccer captain Ryan Mendes and have charged the ...

Jones scores 17, Tennessee State downs East-West 127-61

Jayden Jones had 17 points in Tennessee State’s 127-61 win over East-West on Thursday. Jones added six rebounds for the Tigers (1-1). Ajayi Simmons scored 14 points while shooting 4 of 4 from ...

Blue Jackets beat Stars 2-1 in a shootout for a third straight home win

Valeri Nichushkin and Kent Johnson scored in the shootout, and the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 ...

Andrej Stojakovic scores 25, Quentin Coleman adds 19 as No. 3 Illinois beats Penn 112-70

Andrej Stojakovic scored 25 points and Quentin Coleman had 19, including 15 in the second half, to lead No. 3 Illinois to a ...

No. 5 Michigan tops No. 2 UConn and coach Kim Barnes Arico ends another Geno Auriemma winning streak

Te’Yala Delfosse scored a career-high 22 points and Olivia Olson had 19 points, lifting No. 5 Michigan to a 77-66 win over No. 2 Connecticut on Thursday night in ...

Oilers first NHL team to dress a full-time emergency backup goalie

The Edmonton Oilers became the first NHL team to dress a full-time emergency backup goalie Thursday night for their game ...

Jaguars thrash the depleted Ravens 33-10 for their 5th win in 6 games

Trevor Lawrence threw for 242 yards and a touchdown, and the Jacksonville Jaguars had little trouble with Joe Fagnano and the Baltimore Ravens in a 33-10 victory. Fagnano made his first career ...

Lindenwood wins 120-46 against Central Christian Bible

Shamiere Green scored 20 points as Lindenwood beat Central Christian Bible 120-46 on Thursday. Green also added three steals for the Lions (1-1). Silas Massey led the Saints in scoring, finishing ...

Nicholls scores 17 as Southern Utah defeats Grace U 97-53

JaJuan Nicholls’ 17 points helped Southern Utah defeat Grace University 97-53 on Thursday. Nicholls added six rebounds for the Thunderbirds (2-0). Anthony Breland scored 15 points while going 4 of ...

Carroll’s 19 lead Fort Valley State over Florida A&M 75-70

Inslee Carroll’s 19 points helped Fort Valley State defeat Florida A&M 75-70 on Thursday. Carroll also contributed three steals for the Wildcats. Daisean Williford finished with 22 points for ...