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California schools can tell parents about child’s transgender identity

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:41:11 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. The Supreme Court has allowed California schools to tell parents if their children identify as transgender without waiting for the student's approval.

Granting an emergency appeal from a conservative legal group, the court order on March 2 blocks, for now, a state law that bans automatic parental notification requirements if students change their pronouns or g

NHL roundup: Devils defeat Rangers behind Jack Hughes' hat trick

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:19:04 GMT

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Olympic hero Jack Hughes recorded his fourth career hat trick and second this season, lifting the New Jersey Devils to a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday in Newark, N.J.

Hughes, who also had an assist, scored one of the Devils' three power-play goals before converting on a breakaway with 3:04 to play in the third period. He completed the hat trick b

Hornets look to continue road winning streak in Phoenix

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:40:37 GMT

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The surging Charlotte Hornets hit a speed bump Friday on what appears to be their inexorable march to the postseason.

The Phoenix Suns managed to avoid one.

The Hornets had a six-game winning streak broken in a 128-120 home loss to Miami, but they will attempt to extend another -- they have won 10 in a row on the road -- against the host Suns on Sunday.

Rapids pull away late from 10-man Galaxy for 2nd straight win

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:05:13 GMT

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Alexis Manyoma scored the match winner in the 76th minute on an assist from Darren Yapi as the Colorado Rapids picked up a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday night in Commerce City, Colo.Yapi also scored a goal with assists from Paxten Aaronson and Hamzat Ojediran. Rafael Navarro tacked on a late brace for Colorado (2-1-0, 6 points), which won its second

Trevor Zegras lifts Flyers past Penguins in shootout

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:55:20 GMT

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Trevor Zegras scored the game-winner in the shootout and Dan Vladar made 20 saves and stopped all three shootout attempts to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the host Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday afternoon.

Alex Bump, who helped lead Western Michigan to its first NCAA hockey title in 2025, scored a goal in his NHL debut for the Flyers. Owen

Coming off strong performance, Knicks head to Lakers

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:40:34 GMT

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Over the past six weeks, the New York Knicks have resembled a team that many expect to make another deep playoff run.Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers are still holding onto the Pacific Division lead despite some mediocre results of late.Coming off an impressive showing to start a five-game road trip, the Knicks can clinch their fourth straight winning season Sunday afterno

Nazem Kadri, Avalanche take aim at Wild

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:55:09 GMT

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Nazem Kadri was an integral part of Colorado's 2022 Stanley Cup championship, and he's back with the Avalanche to try to win it again four years later.

Kadri, who left via free agency the summer after Colorado won the title, was acquired from Calgary at Friday's trade deadline. He is expected to make his return with the Avalanche on Sunday afternoon when they host t

Galaxy eager for 'defending as a group' in match vs. Rapids

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:55:13 GMT

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While the Los Angeles Galaxy flashed a high-octane offense last week, coach Greg Vanney is the most excited by the team's midfield and defensive play.

The Galaxy (1-0-1, 4 points) will try to create scoring chances from a suddenly stout midfield and backline when they visit the Colorado Rapids (1-1-0, 3 points) on Saturday night in Commerce City, Colo.

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Sounders in search of points during trek to St. Louis City

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:05:08 GMT

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The Seattle Sounders continue the longest road trip in club history on Saturday night when they visit St. Louis City SC.

Seattle (1-1-0, 3 points) opened the season with a 2-0 victory over the visiting Colorado Rapids on Feb. 22. The Sounders followed that up with a 2-1 loss at Real Salt Lake last week to kick off a stretch of five league matches on the road as Lumen

'Pulp Fiction' actor Stephen Hibbert passes away

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:19 GMT

Washington [US], March 7 (ANI): Actor and writer Stephen Hibbert, best known for playing The Gimp in Quentin Tarantino's cult classic 'Pulp Fiction', has died at the age of 68.

Hibbert's family confirmed that he passed away unexpectedly on Monday in Denver after suffering a heart attack, according to Deadline.

In a statement shared with the outlet, the family said, 'Our father, Stephen Hibbert, passed away

NBA roundup: Jayson Tatum thrives in return as Celtics beat Mavs

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:19:08 GMT

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Jayson Tatum had 15 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in his season debut to help the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Dallas Mavericks 120-100 on Friday night.

Tatum, who was in Boston's starting lineup and played 27 minutes, appeared in an NBA game for the first time since he tore his right Achilles tendon in Game 4 of last year's Eastern Conference semif

Luka Doncic joins elite club with 44 points in Lakers win

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:25:12 GMT

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Luka Doncic recorded 44 points, nine rebounds and three steals in three quarters of action to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a solid 128-117 victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Doncic made seven 3-pointers and notched his 10th 40-point effort of the season to break a tie with Minnesota's Anthony Edwards for the most this season. He also became the

OG Anunoby, Knicks hand Nuggets worst loss of season

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:55:28 GMT

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OG Anunoby scored a season-high 34 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 17 points and 13 rebounds and the visiting New York Knicks routed the Denver Nuggets 142-103 on Friday night.

It was New York's third-largest margin of victory of the season and the worst loss of the season for Denver, which played the second half without Jamal Murray.

Murray, who scored 12 poin

Lakers star LeBron James (elbow) sitting out vs. Pacers

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:19:15 GMT

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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss Friday night's contest against the visiting Indiana Pacers due to a left elbow contusion.

James was injured during the fourth quarter of Thursday's 120-113 road loss against the Denver Nuggets when he fell hard to the court after driving toward the hoop.

James briefly returned to the game before departing aga

Timberwolves in high spirits, put 5-game streak on line vs. Magic

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:40:36 GMT

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The mood in the Minnesota Timberwolves' locker room is as positive as it has been all season. Now, the challenge for the team is to keep the good times rolling as the playoffs approach.

Minnesota will put its five-game winning streak on the line when it tips off against the Orlando Magic on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves have not lost since Feb

With LeBron James in question, Lakers take aim at spiraling Pacers

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:55:20 GMT

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LeBron James has put the ball in the basket more than any other player in NBA history.

James, 41, routinely sets records due to his longevity and he could look to add to his new career field goals mark on Friday night when the Lakers host the struggling Indiana Pacers.

James scored 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting in Thursday's 120-113 road loss to the Denve

Knicks pursue season sweep of Nuggets in opener of 5-game trek

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:55:15 GMT

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After outlasting the Nuggets in double overtime four weeks ago, the New York Knicks will vie for the season sweep when they visit Denver on Friday night.

Jalen Brunson collected 42 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in New York's 134-127 victory over Denver on Feb. 4.

He is coming off a tough shooting night in a loss to Oklahoma City on Wednesday ni

NBA roundup: LeBron James sets record, gets hurt in Lakers' loss to Nuggets

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:25:13 GMT

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Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds to overcome nine turnovers, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-113 on Thursday night in a crucial Western Conference matchup.

Lakers star LeBron James finished with 16 points on 7-for-11 shooting to reach another milestone in his 23rd season. James entered the night two behind Karee

LeBron James sets record but exits injured in Lakers' loss to Nuggets

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:19:16 GMT

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LeBron James finished with 16 points on 7-for-11 shooting to reach another milestone in his 23rd season. James entered the night two behind Kareem Abdul-Jabb

LeBron James sets all-time field-goal mark in Lakers' loss to Nuggets

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:19:07 GMT

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LeBron James finished with 16 points on 7-for-11 shooting to reach another milestone in his 23rd season. James entered the night two behind Kareem Abdul-Jabb

Lakers' Deandre Ayton (knee) leaves game against Nuggets

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:05:09 GMT

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Lakers center Deandre Ayton exited Los Angeles' Thursday road game against the Denver Nuggets due to a knee injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the night.

Ayton left with 3:34 remaining in the first quarter after committing a foul on Julian Strawther. He missed his only shot attempt and grabbed two rebounds in just 4:30.

The 27-year-old Bahamas na

Broncos, OL Alex Palczewski agree on 2-year deal

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:55:13 GMT

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The Denver Broncos announced Thursday they have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with offensive lineman Alex Palczewski.

Palczewski, 26, started 10 of the 17 regular-season games he played for the AFC Championship Game participants -- replacing injured starter Ben Powers at left guard in Week 7. He played on 58% (665) of the Broncos' offensive snaps and, accord

Riding 10-game streak, Stars eager to measure up against Avs

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:19:12 GMT

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The Dallas Stars bring their team-record 10-game winning streak back home Friday as their six-game homestand begins with the Colorado Avalanche, the only team above them in the NHL standings.

It's the first time the Central Division squads have met since the opening week of the season, when the Stars skated out of Denver with a 5-4 shootout win.

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Report: Broncos, OL Alex Palczewski agree on 2-year deal

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:05:13 GMT

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The Denver Broncos agreed to terms on a two-year contract with offensive lineman Alex Palczewski, NFL Network reported on Thursday.

Palczewski, 26, started 10 of the 17 regular-season games he played last season -- replacing injured starter Ben Powers at left guard. He played on 58% (665) of the offensive snaps. He was to become a restricted free agent with the end o

Trae Young eager to make impact in Wizards' debut vs. Jazz

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:05:14 GMT

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Trae Young plans to make his long-awaited debut for the Washington Wizards when they host the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.

Young made the announcement in a video posted to his Instagram account on Monday. He has not played for the Wizards since they acquired him in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks on Jan. 9.

The four-time NBA All-Star has been limited to just 10

Lakers head to Denver with chance to leap past Nuggets

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:55:15 GMT

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The Los Angeles Lakers enter Thursday sixth in the Western Conference playoff race. They're looking to end the day in an even better spot. All that is standing in the way is a trip to Denver to face the Nuggets.

Los Angeles is a half-game behind Denver in the standings and just 1 1/2 games out of the third seed with five-plus weeks left in the regular season. T

Spring training roundup: United States routs Rockies in WBC prep

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:19:09 GMT

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The United States national team routed the Colorado Rockies 14-4 in its second double-digit win of the World Baseball Classic exhibitions on Wednesday in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Team USA has outscored its opponents 29-5 in its two exhibitions and opens the tournament on Friday against Brazil in Houston.

The U.S. went 14-for-38 at the plate against the Rockies, inclu

Rockets look to clean up mistakes against Warriors

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:19:06 GMT

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With the final weeks of the regular season at hand and the Houston Rockets locked in a tight race for the third seed in the West, the mistakes that have plagued them all season must be mitigated if the Rockets are to fend off the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets.

The Rockets claimed a 123-118 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday in a contest that wa

Knicks vie for long-awaited home win vs. Thunder

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:55:08 GMT

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The New York Knicks kept one long streak going Tuesday with their win at Toronto.

On Wednesday, the Knicks will be looking to end another long one when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder.

New York hasn't defeated the Thunder at Madison Square Garden since Dec. 16, 2017, when Michael Beasley and Courtney Lee were the Knicks' leading scorers.

For th

Fresh off lopsided loss, 76ers aim to tune out Jazz

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:55:08 GMT

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The Philadelphia 76ers suffered an ugly loss on Tuesday, but they won't have much time to dwell on the defeat.

The Sixers will be right back on the court Wednesday when they try to pick up the pieces against the visiting Utah Jazz, who are dealing with plenty of problems of their own.

Philadelphia trailed by as many as 49 points Tuesday in a 131-91 home loss

Braves' Jurickson Profar banned 162 games for second PED violation

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:05:08 GMT

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Atlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension after a second positive test for performance-enhancing drugs, MLB confirmed Tuesday night.

Profar, 33, will forfeit his entire $15 million salary for the 2026 season and will be ineligible for the postseason and for this month's World Baseball Classic, where the Curacao native wa

Report: Braves' Jurickson Profar facing 162-game PED ban

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:55:09 GMT

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Atlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension after a second positive test for performance-enhancing drugs, ESPN reported Tuesday.

Profar, 33, will forfeit his entire $15 million salary for the 2026 season and will be ineligible for the postseason and for this month's World Baseball Classic, where the Curacao native was set

Free Style: Examining Kenneth Murray's 2025 season

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:26:23 GMT

Tommy Yarrish

FRISCO, TexasOn March 9, the NFL's legal tampering period will begin for pending free agents.

The Cowboys will have their fair share of free agents on the roster, which of course they can agree to terms with and sign at any time before that period.

From unrestricted free agents to restricted and exclusive rights free agents, Dallas has a lot of decisions to make over the

Six Free Agents at Six Positions Who Could Fit with Bucs

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Though the Bucs may not be big spenders in free agency this year, there are some players likely to hit the market who could fit obvious roster needsWe've picked a half-dozen of them to highlight, all at positions of need

Scott Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have executed two of the most successful veteran quarterback additions of the 2020s in Tom Brady and Baker Mayfield. There have been a couple of other n

Broncos re-sign OL Alex Palczewski to 2-year contract

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:55:30 GMT

Aric DiLalla

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.The Broncos have re-signed an offensive lineman with starting experience.

Denver signed offensive lineman Alex Palczewski to a two-year contract, the team announced Thursday.

Palczewski started 10 games for the Broncos in 2025 from Weeks 7-17 and played 100 percent of the team's offensive snaps in the first seven of those contests.

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Javonte Williams re-signing with Cowboys is 'huge', Dak says

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:12 GMT

Patrik Walker

DALLASAs the wheels turn in the contract negotiations with headline players like George Pickens and Brandon Aubrey, one of the other most important in-house free agents can begin unpacking his luggage, Javonte Williams staying put on a three-year deal signed in February.

Dak Prescott, the Cowboys' All-Pro quarterback taking a moment after a charity event for the Children's Can

Buccaneers.com 2026 Mock Draft 4.0

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

With NFL Scouting Combine results informing the exercise, several players made big moves up the board in our latest mock draft, while the Buccaneers land edge rush help at pick 15

Scott Smith

We started our mock draft season three weeks ago, and that was late to the game compared to some outlets, but it always feel like the completion of the Scouting Combine is when the exercise starts to feel more focused.

Seahawks-Gegner der Saison 2026 stehen fest

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:21:30 GMT

Auf diese Top-Mannschaften treffen die Seattle Seahawks nach dem Super Bowl in der kommenden Spielzeit.

Mit dem berzeugenden Super-Bowl-Sieg gegen die New England Patriots ist die Saison 2025/2026 abgeschlossen. Whrend die Feierlichkeiten in der Stadt weiterhin andauern, ist das Team bereits in der Planung zur kommenden Saison. Dort wartet erneut ein Kracher-Matchup mit Super-Bowl-Vergangenheit.

Was der Erf

How Denver's Northeast Park Hill community reduced youth violence by 75%

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:17:29 GMT

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Northeast Park Hill, a Denver neighborhood, has a long history of violence. During Denver's summer of violence in the early 1990s, it was considered ground zero for gang conflict.

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Parolee jailed for allegedly luring, molesting 12-year-old

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:39:43 GMT

Parolee jailed for allegedly luring, molesting 12-year-old

Juvenile suspect in possession of ghost gun taken into custody

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:39:29 GMT

Juvenile suspect in possession of ghost gun taken into custody

Man sentenced 12 years for Ocean Beach punch that killed victim

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:35:16 GMT

Man sentenced 12 years for Ocean Beach punch that killed victim

Single-vehicle crash kills driver in Sorrento Valley

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:35:06 GMT

Single-vehicle crash kills driver in Sorrento Valley

Three men sentenced to life without parole for gang-related SD murders

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:34:53 GMT

Three men sentenced to life without parole for gang-related SD murders

Main gate at Camp Pendleton closes until further notice after package found

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:32:58 GMT

Main gate at Camp Pendleton closes until further notice after package found

3 arrested on suspicion of slaying near Cherry Creek Reservoir

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:34:42 GMT

3 arrested on suspicion of slaying near Cherry Creek Reservoir

Brothers get prison for Denver Downtown Aquarium shooting

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:33:23 GMT

Brothers get prison for Denver Downtown Aquarium shooting

Bodycam shows Taunton Police respond to catastrophic home explosion

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:31:42 GMT

Bodycam shows Taunton Police respond to catastrophic home explosion

Lochaber- Six things we learned from Belford Hospital plans

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:50:06 GMT

Lochaber- Six things we learned from Belford Hospital plans

Southeast Health becomes first Alabama hospital in Mayo Clinic Care Network

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:47:38 GMT

Southeast Health becomes first Alabama hospital in Mayo Clinic Care Network

Colorado lawmakers want to carve a new path out of prison in second-look sentencing bill

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:39:44 GMT

Colorado lawmakers want to carve a new path out of prison in second-look sentencing bill

Reward increased in Aurora cold case homicide of Preston Guillory

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:32:22 GMT

Reward increased in Aurora cold case homicide of Preston Guillory

Daughter Of Former Intelligence Chief Convicted Of Murder Latest News

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:02:45 GMT

Daughter Of Former Intelligence Chief Convicted Of Murder Latest News

Ex-La Mesa math teacher sentenced for sex crime involving underage student

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:04:13 GMT

Ex-La Mesa math teacher sentenced for sex crime involving underage student

El Cajon church bishop jailed on embezzlement charges

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:02:21 GMT

El Cajon church bishop jailed on embezzlement charges

Farmers protest at Tesco Enniskillen over industry pressures

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:05:20 GMT

Farmers protest at Tesco Enniskillen over industry pressures

Farmers stage tractor protest at Tesco Enniskillen

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:03:12 GMT

Farmers stage tractor protest at Tesco Enniskillen

Stamford settles lawsuit with family of pastor killed in police crash, court filing says

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:31:58 GMT

Stamford settles lawsuit with family of pastor killed in police crash, court filing says

Squeezing Medicare Advantage won't fix health care inflation

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:32:09 GMT

Squeezing Medicare Advantage won't fix health care inflation