Washington — A Navy admiral told Congress this week that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not issue a 'kill them all' order as lawmakers examined an attack that killed two survivors near Venezuela and sought additional information. This week also saw Missoula athletic victories, a Pee Dee IceCats roster move,...
LEXINGTON, Ky. Kentucky hired Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein as head football coach Monday, replacing Mark Stoops after his 13-season tenure. Athletic director Mitch Barnhart announced a five-year deal and cited Stein’s Kentucky roots and quarterback development. Stein, 36, will take his first head-coaching post after serving as Oregon’s offensive...
BATON ROUGE, Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss this weekend and accepted LSU's head coaching job, saying Monday he could not pass up what he called the best job in college football. LSU introduced Kiffin at a stadium event after he and athletic director Verge Ausberry arrived by private plane. Kiffin...
United States — Local outlets also reported a range of events this week: university and college activity including UNI’s NCAA volleyball seeding and a student holiday market; New Jersey political developments with Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr.’s trial starting jury selection and a bill reallocating casino parking fees advancing...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Federal jurors seated Monday heard opening arguments in a high-stakes antitrust trial brought by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports against NASCAR and CEO Jim France. The teams allege the sport's charter system and related conduct amount to illegal monopolization that harmed team finances and competitive opportunities. Witnesses,...
FAYETTEVILLE, The University of Arkansas hired Ryan Silverfield as its 35th head football coach Sunday, the school announced. He replaces Sam Pittman, who was fired in September after a 2-3 start, and interim Bobby Petrino, who lost seven games. Silverfield, promoted at Memphis in December 2019, compiled a 50-25 record,...
Washington — The National Park Service said Tuesday it will begin charging international visitors an additional $100 at some selected popular U.S. parks and also exclude them from fee-free days reserved for U.S. residents; the agency cited staffing and budget shortfalls. Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz signed a contract extension after...
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. — Joseph Locandro scored 19 points as Maryland-Eastern Shore beat Gwynedd Mercy 84-60 on Saturday, also contributing seven rebounds while teammates Dorion Staples and Chris Flippin added notable all-around performances. In Rock Hill, S.C., Kody Clouet scored 21 as Winthrop defeated South Carolina State 101-79, with Logan...
Gainesville, Fla. — Florida hired Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall Sunday, finalizing a six-year contract after moving on from Lane Kiffin earlier this week. University officials and a person familiar with the search, speaking to the AP, confirmed Sumrall will remain with Tulane for its upcoming American Athletic Conference title...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Governors placed friendly wagers and forecasters warned of winter weather ahead of Saturday’s rivalry between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 15 Michigan at noon. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer exchanged state-branded snack items, while former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel wagered...
