Deputy injured, suspect killed after traffic stop leads to shooting
“We were very, very, very lucky today that these two deputies survived this incident,” the sheriff said.
Author: Associated Press
Harris’ single in 12th lifts Braves over Orioles 3-2
Michael Harris II hit a game-ending double off Cionel Pérez in the 12th inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat Baltimore 3-2 on Sunday to stop the Orioles’ streak of seven consecutive winning series.
Mage wins star-crossed Kentucky Derby amid 7th death
After seven deaths raised questions about the future of horse racing, Mage earned a surprising Kentucky Derby victory on Saturday, capping a nerve-rattling day that included two more fatalities ahead of the 149th edition of the world’s most famous race.
South Carolina governor signs private school voucher bill
South Carolina’s governor signed a bill into law Thursday that will eventually allow up to 15,000 students in the state to use public money for private schools.
Alabama fires baseball coach after report of suspicious bets
Alabama is firing baseball coach Brad Bohannon after a report of suspicious bets involving his team, with the school saying he violated “the standards, duties and responsibilities expected of university employees.”
Ohio gambling regulator halts betting on Alabama baseball
Ohio’s top gambling regulator has barred licensed sportsbooks in the state from accepting bets on Alabama baseball games after a report warned of suspicious gambling activity.
Churchill Downs investigates 4 horse deaths ahead of Derby
The death of four horses at Churchill Downs over a span of five days has overshadowed preparations for the Kentucky Derby.
McIlroy needed ‘a reset’ after missing cut at the Masters
Rory McIlroy is playing this week in the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow, where he’s a three-time champion.
History, civics scores of US students dipped amid pandemic
Test scores in history and civics have declined slightly for eighth grade students in the U.S., according to results that show an increasing number of children lack a basic understanding of either subject.
12-team CFP schedule includes New Year’s Day tripleheaders
The College Football Playoff released on Tuesday a schedule for the 12-team format that will be used in the 2024 and 2025 seasons, which will feature New Year’s Day quarterfinal tripleheaders but no games played on Saturday.
