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LAPD hunts 2 drivers who fled scene after fatal scooter collision

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:18:16 GMT

LOS ANGELES, California - Police are searching for the drivers of two vehicles involved in a horrific hit-and-run collision that killed an electric scooter rider in South Los Angeles late Wednesday night.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department's South Traffic Division, the incident occurred on October 9, 2026, at approximately 9:45 p.m. A man, believed to be around 35 years old, w

Surging Oilers bring 5-game win streak into meeting with Mammoth

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:40:24 GMT

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The Edmonton Oilers are flying high as they return to Alberta to face the Utah Mammoth on Thursday.

Edmonton has won five straight games and is the NHL's only club that remains unbeaten in regulation time this season. Thanks to a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, the Oilers completed a sweep of all three California-based teams on their recent road trip.

The O

Maple Leafs begin homestand with Atlantic clash against Sabres

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:25:04 GMT

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The Toronto Maple Leafs will kick off a three-game homestand when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night.

Toronto collected three points on a three-game road trip out west, capped by a hard-fought 5-4 loss to the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday. John Tavares and his new roommate, Gavin McKenna, scored in the third period as the Maple Leafs came within inches of erasing a three-goal

Kansas intent on halting slide vs. Kansas State in Sunflower Showdown

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:40:26 GMT

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Kansas will aim to break its 17-game losing streak against in-state rival Kansas State on Saturday afternoon when the Jayhawks travel to Manhattan, Kan., for the Big 12 Conference matchup.

In the 124th edition of the Sunflower Showdown, the Jayhawks (2-3, 0-2) will face the Wildcats (3-2, 0-2) as both teams search for their first conference win. Both sides lost last Saturday in t

No. 11 Utah looks to move to 6-0, extend Colorado's skid

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:05:15 GMT

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No. 11 Utah has opened a season with five straight victories for the first time since 2015 and looks to tack on another triumph when it tackles Colorado in Big 12 play on Saturday night at Boulder, Colo.

The Utes (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) are thriving under first-year coach Morgan Scalley and have won each game by at least 14 points, including three by 33 or more.

'It's gonna be a

Mammoth hold off Maple Leafs' third-period rally

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:19:08 GMT

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The Utah Mammoth survived a late barrage to top the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Tuesday night in Salt Lake City.

The Mammoth came out on top in a six-goal second period before the Maple Leafs found the back of the net twice in the third. Dylan Guenther and Mikhail Sergachev had a goal and an assist for Utah. Auston Matthews and John Tavares had multi-point games as the visit

LSU coach Will Wade won't fight SEC on RJ Luis eligibility

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:40:30 GMT

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If anything is certain about LSU's men's basketball roster three weeks before the season, it's that RJ Luis won't be part of it.

Coach Will Wade said Tuesday that the Tigers won't fight the SEC over Luis's eligibility, who has signed multiple professional contracts since his last college appearance.

'We're going to follow all the SEC protocols with him,' Wade said. 'I think

Fresh off strong performance, Sabres eye more against Canadiens

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:55:06 GMT

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After playing their best game of the young season, the Buffalo Sabres aim to keep the momentum going when they kick off a three-game road trip with a visit to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.

The Sabres showed off the speed, pace and skill that helped them tear through the NHL from early December of last season in a 5-3 win against the Florida Panthers on Monday. They hel

Bruins, chasing third straight win, open West Coast trip at Sharks

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:55:05 GMT

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The Boston Bruins aim to extend their winning streak to three games when they visit the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.

This is the first of two meetings between the interconference foes. San Jose has won each of the last three meetings after Boston had pulled out 14 straight wins in the series.

Boston kicks off a four-game road trip with confidence after outscoring its pre

Leafs to face Mammoth without 'heart-and-soul guy' Chris Tanev

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:05:02 GMT

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The Toronto Maple Leafs will be forced to cope with a familiar hole on their blue line when they visit the Utah Mammoth in Salt Lake City on Tuesday night.

Toronto's 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday was tempered by the departure of veteran defenseman Chris Tanev midway through the first period. Tanev skated in just five shifts in the opening frame, recording 3:29

Michael Jordan's Game 2 '98 Finals jersey sells for record $14 million

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:19:03 GMT

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The jersey Michael Jordan wore during Game 2 of the 'Last Dance' 1998 NBA Finals has sold for a record $14 million.

Hunt Auctions announced on Monday that the game-worn, autographed Chicago Bulls jersey was purchased by Miami real estate investor Ron Firman in a private sale.

It's the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia, and according to the auction

Struggling Michigan not changing quarterback or play-caller

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:55:06 GMT

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Michigan is staying the course despite falling out of the Top 25 amid ongoing offensive struggles and back-to-back Big Ten losses.

Wolverines coach Kyle Whittingham confirmed Monday that Bryce Underwood will remain at quarterback and offensive coordinator Jason Beck will continue to call the plays coming off their bye week.

Michigan (3-2, 0-2 Big Ten) will return to action at

Sabres, Panthers aiming to return to win column in division clash

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:05:05 GMT

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Atlantic Division foes will try to snap out of their respective rough patches when the Buffalo Sabres host the Florida Panthers in a Monday matinee.

The U.S. Columbus Day tilt marks the first meeting between the rivals this season. Buffalo won three of four from Florida last season.

The Sabres are wrapping up a five-game homestand. They started out by defeating the Chicago

Georgia back atop AP Poll for first time since 2024

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:40:31 GMT

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Georgia is the No. 1 team in Sunday's updated Associated Press poll, replacing Texas, which fell six spots to No. 7 after its 27-24 loss to rival Oklahoma on Saturday in Dallas.

The Bulldogs (6-0, 4-0 Southeastern Conference) cemented their place as SEC front-runners with their 20-17 win at Alabama on Saturday. The Crimson Tide held firm at No. 6 despite the loss.

Georgi

Steady play helps Michael Brennan capture Baycurrent Classic

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:40:26 GMT

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Michael Brennan recorded his second win of the season and third of his career with a one-stroke victory at the Baycurrent Classic on Sunday in Yokohama, Japan.

Brennan parred his final six holes and shot 3-under-par 68 on Sunday to finish 16-under 268 for the tournament at Yokohama Country Club.

Keith Mitchell (68 on Sunday) and Jacob Bridgeman (69) ended up one shot shy

Rangers begin life without Igor Shesterkin vs. slumping Canucks

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:55:14 GMT

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The New York Rangers were bracing for the worst when Igor Shesterkin's right skate crashed into the goal post Friday night.

On Saturday, the Rangers found out Shesterkin's season was over, and his absence threatens to derail a promising start for a team coming off missing the playoffs for the past two seasons.

Dylan Garand will step in as the 2021-22 Vezina Trophy winner's

No. 12 Utah's balanced attack, late push hold off Kansas

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:05:05 GMT

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Wayshawn Parker ran for 171 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 12 Utah to a 41-24 victory over Kansas on Saturday night in Salt Lake City.

It marked Parker's second straight game finishing with more than 170 rushing yards after he posted a career-high 174 yards on the ground in a 31-17 win at Iowa State on Sept. 26.

Devon Dampier completed 23 of 30 passes for 238 yards an

Top 25 roundup: Oklahoma stuns No. 1 Texas on walk-off field goal

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:19:12 GMT

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Tate Sandell hit a 47-yard field goal with no time left on the clock to give Oklahoma a 27-24 upset of No. 1 Texas on Saturday in Dallas.

Courtland Guillory intercepted Arch Manning at the Oklahoma 39 with 19 seconds left in regulation to give the Sooners (3-2, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) a shot. Completions of 13 and 20 yards from John Mateer to Isaiah Sategna gave Sandell the

No. 12 Utah's balanced attack, late push holds off Kansas

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:25:08 GMT

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Wayshawn Parker ran for 171 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 12 Utah to a 41-24 victory over Kansas on Saturday night in Salt Lake City.

It marked Parker's second straight game finishing with more than 170 rushing yards after he posted a career-high 174 yards on the ground in a 31-17 win at Iowa State on Sept. 26.

Devon Dampier completed 23 of 30 passes for 238 yards an

Mammoth power play regains form in win over Sabres

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:19:37 GMT

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The Utah Mammoth scored twice on their league-leading power play as they topped the host Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Saturday night.

Buffalo's Tage Thompson and Utah's Kailer Yamamoto traded goals in the first period before the Mammoth broke the game open with two goals in just over two minutes late in the middle frame. Karel Vejmelka made 23 saves in his third win of the season.

Grizzlies C Isaiah Stewart out 2 weeks with ankle sprain

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:19:12 GMT

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Memphis Grizzlies center Isaiah Stewart will miss the regular-season opener with an ankle injury.

The team announced Friday that Stewart has a moderate left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

The Grizzlies tip off the season at home against the Utah Jazz on Oct. 21. The timeline means he could be available for the second game on Oct. 23 against the host Gol

By adopting balcony solar law, CA embraces tiny power plants

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:55:45 GMT

By Matt Simon for Grist.

Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Grist-Public News Service Collaboration

As free and abundant as sunlight may be, harn

Feature: China's "Auntie Basketball" scores cultural connections on U.S. tour

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:46:05 GMT

GUIYANG, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- A basketball game born in the villages of southwest China has found a new audience thousands of miles away, turning a grassroots sporting exchange into a celebration of friendship, culture and shared joy.

A 21-member "Auntie Basketball" delegation returned to China's Guizhou Province on October 9 after completing its first overseas cultural and sports exchange tour in the United Stat

BioUtah's 2026 Utah Life Sciences Summit Presented by Mayer Brown Announces Early Bird Discounts

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:59:37 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY, UT SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

BioUtah, Utah’s trade association dedicated to the life sciences community, has opened Early Bird registration for all. Be sure to register at a reduced price before early bird sales end on October 11. The 2026 Utah Life Sciences Summit (ULSS) presented by Mayer Brown will be held November 11 at the Hilto

Utah police sued over armed raid tied to stolen Lego investigation

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:44:21 GMT

(CN) - An investigation into a valuable Lego collection in Utah escalated Wednesday with a federal lawsuit accusing more than a dozen American Fork police officers of harassing four people trying to serve court papers in March.

The lawsuit arises from an investigation by YouTube journalist Benjamin Schneide

Utah judge advances manslaughter case against No Kings volunteer who thought he was preventing a mass shooting

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:54:48 GMT

(CN) - A Utah state judge found Tuesday the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office has probable cause to charge a man with manslaughter after a No Kings protest turned deadly last year.

Matthew Alder, who was a volunteer safety team member during the protest, shot three rounds at a man he tho

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Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:05:03 GMT

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Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:02:58 GMT

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Convoy takes food through Philly for the Toyota Tundra Food Drive NBC10 Philadelphia

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:32:33 GMT

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