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Politics U.S.

Washington parents sue to block transgender sports initiative

Parents, advocacy groups and the state teachers’ union sued in Washington on November 9 to stop Initiative 638, which restricts transgender girls’ participation in girls’ school sports and is set to take effect December 3.

First: The Everett Herald · 4 more sources
Sports Sioux Falls

Prince’s 35 points lead Nebraska past Kansas

Britt Prince scored a career-best 35 points as No. 25 Nebraska defeated Kansas 105-73 in Sioux Falls on November 14.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
Crime Manhattan

Former NFL Punter Sues NCAA Over Parkinson’s Diagnosis

Patrick O’Neill, a former Syracuse football player and NFL punter, sued the NCAA in Manhattan on November 2, alleging college concussions led to Parkinson’s disease and impaired his work as a surgeon.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Accidents Santa Barbara

Kathy Ireland’s Husband Escapes Boat Fire Off California Coast

Greg Olsen escaped after his boat caught fire about 20 nautical miles west of Santa Barbara Harbor on November 11. Kathy Ireland shared the rescue and the loss of the vessel on Instagram.

First: Fox News · 1 more source
Sports Bloomington

Indiana Pulls Away From USC for 27-13 Win

Indiana defeated USC 27-13 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on November 14, improving to 9-1. Quarterback Grant Wilson connected for a pair of scores through the air while making his season debut as a starter, and Indiana’s defense intercepted Jayden Maiava three times.

First: Sports Illustrated · 3 more sources
Sports South Bend

NBC Honors Dan Hicks Before Notre Dame’s First Game Since His Death

NBC honored broadcaster Dan Hicks before Notre Dame played Boston College in South Bend on November 14, days after his death at 64.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Sports Spokane

LSU Rallies Past Gonzaga on Dent’s Late Three

Donovan Dent hit a three-pointer with 1.5 seconds remaining as LSU beat No. 14 Gonzaga 81-80 at Spokane Arena on November 14.

First: Sports Illustrated · 1 more source
Entertainment Hendersonville

Oak Ridge Boys Bass Singer Richard Sterban Dies at 83

Richard Sterban, whose bass vocals featured on the Oak Ridge Boys’ hit “Elvira,” died in Hendersonville, Tennessee, on November 14 at 83.

First: Deadline · 1 more source
Sports College Station

Tennessee Beats Texas A&M to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Tennessee defeated Texas A&M 22-7 at Kyle Field on November 14, earning its first win at the stadium and improving to 8-2 as it pursues a College Football Playoff berth.

First: Fox News · 1 more source
Sports Athens

Georgia overwhelms Missouri in 48-21 win

Georgia beat Missouri 48-21 in Athens on November 14, taking a 31-7 halftime lead behind Nate Frazier’s three rushing touchdowns and two scores from Gunnar Stockton.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 3 more sources
Sports Oceanside

Aztecs Meet Aggies in Oceanside Showdown

Undefeated San Diego State plays the Aggies at Oceanside's Frontwave Arena on November 15.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
Sports Chicago

Jets rally from four down to beat Blackhawks in shootout

Winnipeg overcame a four-goal deficit to defeat Chicago 5-4 in a shootout on November 14, extending its winning streak to six games.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source