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(Schedules subject to change) WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29 MAJOR ARENA SOCCER LEAGUE 7 p.m.
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IN BRIEF
Holiday Bowl scrapped as virus issues hit UCLA before kick SAN DIEGO – The Holiday Bowl became the fifth postseason college football game to be canceled when UCLA was forced to pull out just hours before Tuesday’s kickoff against No. 18 North Carolina State at Petco Parkbecause of COVID-19 issues with the team.
Passing game powers Air Force past Cards
DALLAS -- Haaziq Daniels threw for two touchdowns and ran for two others as Air Force (10-3) beat Louisville (6-7) in the First Responder Bowl on Tuesday in Dallas. Daniels completed 9 of 10 passes for a season-high 252 yards, leading a tripleoption offense that came into the game averaging an FBS-best 340.8 rushing yards and the second-fewest passing yards at 82.5 per game.
Legendary coach Madden dies at 85
Pro Football Hall of Fame coach and broadcasting legend John Madden died Tuesday morning, the NFL announced. He was 85.
Gonzaga cruises to rout of N. Alabama
No. 4 Gonzaga 93, North Alabama 63: Julian Strawther scored 15 points, Rasir Bolton added 14 points, and host Gonzaga (11-2) beat North Alabama (7-6) on Tuesday, extending the nation’s longest home winning streak to 59 games.
Seven issues in Missouri politics, government to watch in 2022
The new year is almost here, and with it will come a host of new developments and debates about some of the biggest questions facing the world of Missouri government and politics. State lawmakers and officials will return to Jefferson City in a couple of weeks to begin hashing out how to spend more money than the state has ever had access to before.
Bears end year on high note
Sometimes teams win because they have more talent. Other times they earn a character victory that can pave the way to even more success down the road.
Two new Eagle Scouts in Independence
BSA Troop 1228 at Christ United Methodist Church in Independence has two new Eagle Scouts. The troop held an Eagle Court of Honor Dec.
Options to recycle that Christmas tree
For those who put up a live Christmas tree or who have wreaths or garland decorations made from live material, there are plenty of options to recycle those items – whenever you choose to take them down.
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