US Soccer's relationship with NWSL changing

U.S. Soccer is no longer managing the National Women's Soccer League, although some aspects of the partnership remain, NWSL Commissioner Lisa Baird said Tuesday.

Court tosses convictions of former Wilmington Trust execs

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A federal appeals court has overturned the convictions of four former executives for the only financial institution to be criminally charged in connection with the federal bank bailout program.

Seahawks agree to contract extension with GM John Schneider

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a contract extension with general manager John Schneider that will keep him tied to the franchise through the 2027 draft.

Michigan plans to charge ex-Gov. Snyder in Flint water probe

FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, his health director and other ex-officials have been told they’re being charged after a new investigation of the Flint water scandal, which devastated the majority Black city with lead-contaminated water and was blamed for a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, The Associated Press has learned.

Trump takes no responsibility for riot, visits Texas

ALAMO, Texas (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday took no responsibility for his part in fomenting a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week, despite his comments encouraging supporters to march on the Capitol and praise for them while they were still carrying out the assault.

Nevada lawmaker resigns amid campaign finance investigation

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada lawmaker resigned amid an investigation involving the use of campaign contributions that prompted law enforcement to raid his home in May.

IRS gets more relief payments out after delays

The IRS said that after

Sakic credits late Lacroix for assist in GM success with Avs

DENVER (AP) — Joe Sakic learned early on the secret behind building a contending Stanley Cup team -- keep everything secret.

Castonzo announces retirement after injury-filled season

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Anthony Castonzo first arrived in Indianapolis in 2011, he figured he'd be a short-timer.

Dutch see new coronavirus infections fall, credit lockdown

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The number of new coronavirus infections in the Netherlands has fallen for the second week in a row, its public health institute said Tuesday, calling the decrease “the first effect" of a

German investigators shut down big darknet marketplace

BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors said Tuesday that they have taken down what they believe was the biggest illegal marketplace on the darknet and arrested its suspected operator.

7 credit card perks to prioritize in 2021

As you lay the groundwork for 2021 financial resolutions, take inventory of your credit cards to see if they’re still in line with your goals and priorities.

Apply for spring bear controlled hunts soon

Application period runs Jan. 15 through Feb. 15

Hunters wanting to participate in this spring's controlled hunts for black bear can apply from Jan. 15 through Feb. 15.

Liz Weston: 4 financial ‘experts’ who could steer you wrong

None of us knows everything we need to know about money, so we may turn to experts for help. But some money professionals who offer advice are not qualified to do so — nor are they required to put our interests ahead of theirs.

Kings hold off Pacers 127-122 with replay help

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Buddy Hield made a big 3-pointer moments after Indiana’s Domantas Sabonis had a basket taken away following a replay review, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Pacers 127-122 on Monday night.

China's Geely, Baidu announce electric car ventures

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese automaker Geely says it will form an electric car venture with tech giant Baidu, adding to a flurry of corporate tie-ups in the industry to share soaring technology development costs.

InvestigateWest: Cascadia not on track to cut emissions

To the rest of the world, the United States’ Pacific Northwest and Canada’s British Columbia represent one of the supposedly most eco-friendly regions in North America, if not the globe.

Morsell scores 19 as Maryland upsets No. 12 Illinois 66-63

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Darryl Morsell scored 19 points, Donta Scott added 16 and Maryland upset No. 12 Illinois 66-63 on Sunday.

No. 25 UConn cracks Top 25, squeezes past DePaul 60-53

CHICAGO (AP) — UConn returned to the Top 25 for the first time in more than four years, then immediately got all it could handle from a struggling DePaul squad.

Brooks scores 21 points, Grizzlies beat Cavaliers 101-91

CLEVELAND (AP) — Dillon Brooks had 21 points and seven rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies recovered after blowing a 16-point lead to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 101-91 on Monday night.