Morant leads short-handed Grizzlies past Mavericks, 121-107

DALLAS (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies are making big strides on the court and significant moves off it.

No. 14 Michigan St tops Northwestern 79-50, moves into 1st

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Cassius Winston was sluggish and looked out of sorts, turning the ball over more than he was making shots.

Top heavy: Handful of elite programs hoard most top recruits

McKinnley Jackson, a huge and talented defensive tackle from Mississippi, was one of the few five-star recruits whose college choice was a mystery coming into signing day.

No. 14 Michigan St tops Northwestern 79-50, moves into 1st

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Cassius Winston was sluggish and looked out of sorts, turning the ball over more than he was making shots.

Geranium sale raises funds to help women reach academic goals

Geranium sale raises funds to help women reach academic goals.

Petals of radiant red, popping pink, vivid violet and pleasant peach were seen in the early Friday morning sunlight on the lawn of a home near Fernan Lake. Members of the Chapter AG Philanthropic Educational Organization carried trays of flowers and carefully organized pots as they prepared for about 700 geranium plants to go out into the community following a successful annual sale.

Iowa Daybook

Associated Press Iowa Daybook for Friday, Jan. 17.

Sidelines: It's all about living; not just surviving

It is all about living, not just surviving. Take that from someone who knows.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: St. Maries speeds past Grangeville for ninth straight win

Results from Saturday's high school boys basketball games.

The Latest: Most Ontario schools to resume normal classes

TORONTO — Most students in Canada’s most populous province will return to traditional classrooms full time in September amid the coronarivus pandemic.

The Latest: France to require masks at indoor public spaces

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants to require masks inside all indoor public spaces by Aug. 1.

The Latest: Yale to require vaccinations for faculty, staff

NEW YORK — Yale University is requiring its faculty and staff to get coronavirus vaccinations before the fall term, extending a requirement already imposed for students.

The Latest: Florida's amusement parks loosen mask wearing

ORLANDO, Fla. — Visitors to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios-Orlando were allowed Saturday to remove their masks when outdoors, except when on attractions, in line or riding transportation.

The Latest: Florida's amusement parks loosen mask wearing

ORLANDO, Fla. — Visitors to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios-Orlando were allowed Saturday to remove their masks when outdoors, except when on attractions, in line or riding transportation.

The Latest: Florida's amusement parks loosen mask wearing

ORLANDO, Fla. — Visitors to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios-Orlando were allowed Saturday to remove their masks when outdoors, except when on attractions, in line or riding transportation.

The Latest: Florida's amusement parks loosen mask wearing

ORLANDO, Fla. — Visitors to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios-Orlando were allowed Saturday to remove their masks when outdoors, except when on attractions, in line or riding transportation.

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Cook has 2 TDs as Vikings get 1st win, 31-23 over Texans

HOUSTON (AP) — In a battle between winless teams that made the playoffs last year, one was going to emerge thinking it could turn its season around and the other was going to end up even more desperate.

Cook has 2 TDs as Vikings get 1st win, 31-23 over Texans

HOUSTON (AP) — In a battle between winless teams that made the playoffs last year, one was going to emerge thinking it could turn its season around and the other was going to end up even more desperate.

The Latest: Republican Tillis keeps N. Carolina Senate seat

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on