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Ghislaine Maxwell requests new trial after juror interviews NEW YORK – Ghislaine Maxwell has requested a new trial, a month after her conviction on sex trafficking charges. In a letter to U.S.
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Jaguars ‘go big’ to get past Truman
Blue Springs South girls basketball coach Kory Lower wasn’t pleased with the way his team played in the first half in Wednesday’s game against Truman. The lack of defensive intensity from the Jaguars led to the Patriots taking a 15-11 lead in the first period in a pool play game in the Pete Hile Tournament Wednesday at Truman High School.
Rock Bridge alum Peat transfers to Mizzou
Nathaniel Peat is coming back to play college football in his hometown. The Columbia native and former Rock Bridge star is transferring to Missouri after three years at Stanford, the Tigers announced Tuesday as part of a slew of transfer additions.
Chiefs coordinator Bieniemy once again hot coach commodity
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Doug Pederson lasted five seasons in Philadelphia and Matt Nagy just four in Chicago before they ultimately were fired.
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COVID outbreak at Nebraska postpones game at No. 19 Ohio St.
Stewart’s record 50 points lift Broncos past St. Michael
Lee’s Summit North senior BJ Stewart had a record finish Wednesday night. Stewart scored 23 of his record 50 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Broncos to an 84-77 victory over St.
Duo leads Blue Springs to pair of wins
The Blue Springs girls swimming and diving team captured eight event wins to sweep a three-team meet Wednesday. Alexis Pierce and Kyla Weems each had two wins to help the Wildcats defeat Warrensburg 133-45 and Savannah 132-46 at the Blue Springs High School Aquatic Center.
NFL asks judge to throw out Jon Gruden’s lawsuit
The NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell have formally asked a Nevada judge to throw out the lawsuit filed against them by former Raiders coach Jon Gruden. In court documents filed Wednesday, the league’s lawyers ripped Gruden’s lawsuit as “a baseless attempt” to blame NFL leaders for the public backlash to vulgar emails that he sent over seven years.
NCAA adopts new policy for transgender athletes
INDIANAPOLIS – The NCAA has adopted a sport-by-sport approach for transgender athletes, bringing the organization in line with the U.S. and International Olympic Committees.
Croswell, Horchler lead No. 21 Providence
No. 21 Providence 83, Georgetown 75: Ed Croswell scored 15 points and Noah Horchler had 14 with seven rebounds to lead Providence (15-2, 5-1 Big East) past Georgetown (6-9, 0-4) .