Playing catch: Florida's Shorter gets daily help from mom

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Justin Shorter contorted his body in the end zone, fully extended both arms as he left his feet, reached behind his head and

Morgan among players named to US camp roster for Netherlands

Alex Morgan, who is currently playing for Tottenham after giving birth to her daughter in May, is among the players included on the U.S. roster in advance of the final match of the season against the Netherlands.

Washington has virus case, Giants, Falcons add to COVID list

The New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons each put a player on the NFL's COVID-19 list Tuesday, while Washington had its first instance of someone in the organization testing positive for the coronavirus since the season began.

NCAA graduation rates reach another record high at 90%

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — College athletes continue to graduate at record rates and outperform non-athletes, according to the NCAA's new Graduation Success Rate report.

Weak 0.3% US October sales gain spreads some holiday unease

NEW YORK (AP) — Retail sales in the U.S. grew a sluggish 0.3% in October, even as retailers offered early holiday discounts online and in stores.

Play 'Thoughts of a Colored Man' to get a Broadway run

NEW YORK (AP) — Playwright Keenan Scott II's play “Thoughts of a Colored Man,” a work about the outer and inner lives of Black men, is heading to the bright lights of Broadway.

Georgia elections chief battles fellow Republicans, Trump

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's secretary of state is a man on an island, and the political flood is rising fast, as President Donald Trump and his allies vent their outrage at the fellow Republican and make unsupported claims that mismanagement and fraud tainted the state's presidential election.

Millennial Money: Financial advice that rarely fits all

When I hear financial tips that are unrealistic or shame-inducing, I cringe. Any advice that makes complicated money moves seem like an easy path to profit is downright dangerous.

Warriors GM Myers faces draft challenges like no other year

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bob Myers hears the chatter about everything riding on Golden State's draft pick at No. 2 overall.

Woman accused of stealing tools, checks

COEUR d’ALENE — A woman previously accused of possessing stolen checks is back in jail after police said she stole tools and then pawned them.

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'The best hunt ever'

Grandson gets wish, bags first elk with grandfather at his side

Grandson gets wish, bags first elk with grandfather at his side

13 Bulldogs grab all-league honors; Pettit, Benefield claim MVP's

Sophomore quarterback Parker Pettit named Offensive MVP, Tag Benefield crowned Defensive MVP, Wes Benefield earns Newcomer of the Year and 10 others make all-league team

Takeaways from Vatican's McCarrick report as US bishops meet

U.S. Catholic bishops are holding their annual fall assembly virtually this week with the Vatican's recent report on the rise and fall of disgraced ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick one of their main topics for discussion.

Americans across party lines, regions embrace marijuana

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Bill Stocker could be considered the archetype of a conservative voter: He's a retired Marine and former police officer who voted for President Donald Trump. But he's also among the majority of South Dakota voters who broadly legalized marijuana this month.

Trial in France for extremist foiled by 3 Americans on train

PARIS (AP) — Head lowered, an Islamic State operative listened silently as a Paris judge on Monday detailed his alleged plot to unleash mass slaughter on a high-speed train before he was tackled and subdued by American vacationers whose heroics inspired Clint Eastwood to direct a Hollywood re-enactment.

Sporting's Espinoza hopes to bring relief to Honduras

Sporting Kansas City's Roger Espinoza understands the United States has been consumed by the presidential election but he's disheartened by the lack of response stateside to the hurricane that ravaged his homeland of Honduras.

Jags on verge of tying another franchise record for futility

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The last time the Jacksonville Jaguars lost nine consecutive games, owner Shad Khan fired coach Gus Bradley before they left the stadium.

Smith leads big comeback for Tulsa over No. 19 SMU

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tulsa once again managed to pull off an amazing comeback.

Liz Weston: How small businesses can help workers save

Donna Skemp of Bend, Oregon, struggled to save before she signed up for an automatic savings plan offered by her employer’s payroll services company. Now, some of her pay goes into a federally insured, interest-paying savings account that she can access any time with a debit card.