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Ex-gymnastics Coach Wins Appeal On Nassar-related Conviction
The Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a former Michigan State University gymnastics coach's conviction for lying to investigators about her knowledge of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal.
Suit: Fairfax Police Officers Protected Sex Trafficking Ring
A federal lawsuit filed by a prominent civil rights attorney alleges that police officers in Fairfax County protected a sex trafficking ring in northern Virginia in exchange for free sex from the trafficked women.
Elsasser Carries Bowling Green Over Carlow 129-50
Isaac Elsasser had a careerhigh 20 points as Bowling Green rolled past Carlow 12950 on Tuesday.
France Seeks To Avoid A Lockdown With Tougher Vaccine Rules
Facing a jump in COVID19 hospitalizations, Frances government is trying to push through a law requiring vaccination to enter any restaurant and many other public places, and warning of tougher measures if the current surge of infections doesnt recede.
UK PM Johnson Rules Out Tougher Lockdown Before X-mas, Daily Covid Cases Fall Slightly
The announcement came as the UK recorded 90,629 new COVID cases, slightly down on the alltime high on Monday of 91,743, largely driven by the high transmissibility of the Omicron variant.
Close Games Now Swinging Against Slumping Ravens
It has been a season of razorthin finishes for the Baltimore Ravens and those sure have evened out recently.
EXPLAINER: Boosters Key To Fight Omicron, Lot Still To Learn
The new omicron variant took only a few weeks to live up to dire predictions about how hugely contagious it is but scientists dont yet know if it causes more severe disease even as the world faces exploding cases just before Christmas.
Guardians Talking With Minority Owner With NHL, NBA Ties
The Cleveland Guardians have had discussions with David Blitzer, a part owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, to become a minority owner with the Major League Baseball team.
Moderna Says Its Booster Dose Raises Antibody Levels 37-fold Against Omicron
The company still plans to develop a vaccine specifically to protect against Omicron, which it hopes to advance into clinical trials early next year.
Burton Scores 29 To Carry Richmond Past Old Dominion 67-61
Tyler Burton had 29 points and 10 rebounds as Richmond topped Old Dominion 6761 on Sunday.
No. 13 Michigan Needs OT To Win Rematch Vs. No. 5 Baylor
Leigha Brown scored 25 points to lead No. 13 Michigan to a 7468 win over fifthranked Baylor on Sunday in the Hall of Fame Womens Showcase.
No. 17 Texas Uses Second-half Surge To Top Stanford, 60-53
Andrew Jones scored 13 points and No. 17 Texas beat Stanford 6053 on Sunday in the Pac 12 CoasttoCoast Challenge.
Larsson's Late Free Throws Carry UIC Past N. Illinois 61-60
Marcus Larsson converted two free throws with 10 seconds left to lift IllinoisChicago past Northern Illinois, 6160 on Sunday.
Papas Scores 30 To Lead Monmouth Past Colgate 77-66
George Papas had 30 points as Monmouth topped Colgate 7766 on Sunday.
Howard Sparks No. 19 Kentucky Women 67-44 Over USC Upstate
Rhyne Howard scored 13 of her 18 points during a ferocious 170 thirdquarter run as No. 19 Kentucky asserted itself 6744 against upstart South Carolina Upstate in an Ugly Sweater game on Sunday.
No. 11 Iowa State Cruises Past Southeastern Louisiana, 77-54
Caleb Grill and Izaiah Brockington combined for 37 points and No. 11 Iowa State pulled away from Southeastern Louisiana for a 7754 victory Sunday to remain unbeaten.
