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Madisen Skinner, freshman Ella Swindel help Texas defend volleyball title, sweep No. 1 Nebraska 12/18/2023 07:54am • TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Madisen Skinner had 16 kills and Ella Swindle became the fourth true freshman setter to lead her team to a national championship as Texas defended its NCAA Volleyball title by dominating No. 1 overall seed Nebraska 3-0 on Sunday. With Skinner, named the Most Outstanding Player w Xabi Alonso and Leverkusen aim to take unbeaten run into 2024. Record-breaker Kane is close behind 12/18/2023 06:29am • DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Xabi Alonso and his Bayer Leverkusen team have already secured top spot in the Bundesliga for the winter break. Now they need one more good result to take their record unbeaten run into the new year, too. Even Harry Kane — on the best scoring run ever for a new Bundes A gloomy mood hangs over Ukraine's soldiers as war with Russia grinds on 12/18/2023 03:17am • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A gloomy mood hangs over Ukraine's soldiers nearly two years after Russia invaded their country. Despite a disappointing counteroffensive this summer and signs of wavering financial support from allies, Ukrainian soldiers say they remain fiercely determined to win. But as wint Jets eliminated from playoff contention after loss to Dolphins. Rodgers' comeback bid in question 12/17/2023 07:09pm • MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The very slim opening the New York Jets had of keeping their playoffs hopes alive closed with an emphatic dud. And it might have ended the chances of Aaron Rodgers making a late-season return from a torn Achilles tendon. A week after their 30-6 win over Houston, Zach Wil Recession 2024: What to Watch and How to Prepare 12/17/2023 07:00pm • The U.S. economy is on relatively solid footing heading into 2024 compared to a year ago. Inflation has cooled, labor markets have remained stable and the Federal Reserve has opened up to the possibility of decreasing interest rates at some point next year. Many economists, including Federal Open Ma What Is a Purchase APR? 12/17/2023 07:00pm • Every credit card has certain terms and features you should be aware of -- and purchase APR is one of the most important. The APR, which stands for annual percentage rate, is the amount of interest you will pay if you carry a balance. While there are a few different types of APR, perhaps the most im Gift Card Do's and Don'ts 12/17/2023 07:00pm • As the name implies, gift cards are made for giving. These financial tools are loaded up with cash that the recipient can spend on what they want. They're widely available, both in stores and online, so they can be perfect when you need a last-minute gift and don't want to take chances on buying som Is It Worth Upgrading From the Hilton Surpass to the Hilton Aspire? 12/17/2023 07:00pm • Hilton offers several co-branded credit cards for travelers looking for extra perks when staying at one of its hotels. These cards carry a range of earning power, benefits, elite status and annual fees. For many years, I used the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card but recently upgraded to Grundstrom lifts Kings past Kraken in 9th round of SO 12/17/2023 02:05am • SEATTLE (AP) — Carl Grundstrom scored the deciding goal in the ninth round of a shootout and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Trevor Moore and Anze Kopitar scored in regulation for Los Angeles, which improved to 12-1-1 on the r Canada beats US 3-2 in shootout to cut Americans' Rivalry Series lead to 3-1 12/16/2023 11:27pm • SARNIA, Ontario (AP) — Marie-Philip Poulin scored the lone shootout goal, Ann-Renée Desbiens made 22 save sand Canada beat the United States 3-2 on Saturday night to cut the Americans' Rivalry Series lead to 3-1. Canada overcame a two-goal deficit in the third period, with Danielle Serdachny scor Trocheck scores 2 as Rangers rally to beat Bruins 2-1 in OT 12/16/2023 10:49pm • BOSTON (AP) — Vincent Trocheck scored his second goal of the game 2:03 into overtime and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 Saturday night in a matchup of the Eastern Conference’s top two teams. Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves for the Rangers, who have won three of their la Alexandria residents voice concerns as approval process for new sports arena begins 12/16/2023 05:30pm • A first step in the approval process for a new sports arena in Alexandria, Virginia, is already being met with backlash from some area residents. Alexandria City Manager Jim Parajon gave a full presentation to the city council on Saturday, outlining details of the new arena and additional facilit Xavier Brown scores 17 off the bench, No. 20 James Madison beats Hampton 88-71 12/16/2023 05:18pm • HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Xavier Brown matched a career-high with 17 points off the bench to lead six Dukes in double figures as No. 20 James Madison defeated Hampton 88-71 on Saturday. Freshman Jaylen Carey added 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Dukes (10-0). Michael Green III scored 16 points and had Probation ordered for boy, 13, after plea in alleged plan for mass shooting at Ohio synagogue 12/16/2023 02:55pm • CANTON, Ohio (AP) — A 13-year-old Ohio boy accused of planning a mass shooting at a local synagogue has been ordered to spend a year on probation. The Canton Repository reports that the Plain Township boy pleaded true, the juvenile equivalent of guilty, on Friday to misdemeanor counts of inducing Electric vehicles owners and solar rooftops find mutual attraction 12/16/2023 09:03am • When Jim Selgo moved to his home in Goodyear, Arizona in 2019, he quickly had rooftop solar installed, having had a positive experience with solar at his previous home. Less than a year later, motivated to take more action to address climate change, he said, Selgo bought his first electric vehicle,