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Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr. declares for the NBA draft after his record-setting freshman season
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (176+ words) Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. warms up during practice Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in San Jose, Calif. , ahead of a Sweet 16 game against Arizona in the NCAA college basketball tournament. Credit: AP/Godofredo A. V'squez FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. " Darius Acuff Jr. of Arkansas has…...
ACC's new coaches at Virginia Tech, California, Stanford get 1st looks at teams in spring drills
4+ hour, 3+ min ago (842+ words) James Franklin, Virginia Tech's new head football coach, smiles after he was presented with a team jersey during an NCAA college football news conference, Nov. 19, 2025, in Blacksburg, Va. Credit: AP/Robert Simmons James Franklin is eager to replicate success from…...
Asterisk Talley goes to Masters course with a 1-shot lead in Augusta National Women's Amateur
2+ week, 6+ day ago (673+ words) Amateur golfer Asterisk Talley hits at tee shot at the second hole during the final round of the LPGA Ford Championship golf tournament, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Chandler, Ariz. Credit: AP/Ross D. Franklin EVANS, Ga. " California teen Asterisk Talley birdied her…...
Valley Stream Central High School principal Candace Hugee resigns amid dispute with district
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (319+ words) Valley Stream Central High School. Credit: Newsday / Drew Singh Valley Stream Central High School's principal resigned Friday, weeks after news that she would be replaced this summer caused an uproar among some parents and students. No community members attended the…...
A resurgent Georgia and a resilient Arkansas are back at the NCAA gymnastics championships
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (989+ words) Gymnastics coach Cecile Landi talks about coaching reigning Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Spring, Texas. Credit: AP/David J. Phillip When Cecile Landi made the somewhat surprising move two years ago to step away from coaching elite gymnastics…...
British pastor charged with manslaughter after man drowns at baptism
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (107+ words) LONDON " A British pastor was charged with manslaughter Wednesday in the drowning of a 61-year-old man at a backyard baptism ceremony. Cheryl Bartley, 48, faces one count of gross negligence manslaughter for the death of Robert Smith on Oct. 8, 2023 in Birmingham,…...
Ex-Arkansas medical board chair indicted over alleged drugging and abduction of patients
3+ week, 1+ day ago (209+ words) Police cruisers are stationed outside the Arkansas State Medical Board building during a medical board meeting, Feb. 5, 2009, in Little Rock, Ark. Credit: AP/MIke Wintroath SPRINGDALE, Ark. " The former chairman of the Arkansas State Medical Board was indicted on charges…...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arkansas' primary runoff elections
3+ week, 2+ day ago (935+ words) Flowers and other plants bloom in front of the Arkansas state Capitol in Little Rock, Ark. , May 27, 2015. Credit: AP/Danny Johnston WASHINGTON " Two Arkansas Republicans with competing visions on how best to implement President Donald Trump's agenda to overhaul elections…...
Acuff scores 36 as Arkansas holds off No. 12 seed High Point 94-88 to reach the Sweet 16
1+ mon, 13+ hour ago (681+ words) Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) reacts after the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against High Point, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Portland, Ore. Credit: AP/Amanda Loman PORTLAND, Ore. " Darius Acuff Jr. had 36 points and six assists to help…...
Hall of Famer Darrell Green taking field for USA flag football trials at 66 in bid to earn a spot
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (668+ words) Former Washington Redskins cornerback Darrell Green stands next to his bronze bust at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2008. Credit: AP/Kiichiro Sato Darrell Green already has a gold jacket as a pro football Hall of…...