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Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons

Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League honor on Thursday. Ohtani was a…

Penn State wins trademark case over retailer’s use of vintage logos, images

Penn State wins trademark case over retailer’s use of vintage logos, images

By MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Penn State has won a closely watched trademark fight over an online retailer’s use of its vintage sports logos and images. A Pennsylvania jury awarded Penn State…

Maui Invitational returns to a Lahaina still grappling with raw emotions left by deadly wildfire

Maui Invitational returns to a Lahaina still grappling with raw emotions left by deadly wildfire

By AUDREY McAVOY and JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Three generations of TJ Rickard’s family lost their homes in the deadly Maui wildfire more than a year ago, and he and his extended family…

Bela Karolyi, coach of Olympic champion gymnasts who was criticized after Nassar scandal, dies at 82

Bela Karolyi, coach of Olympic champion gymnasts who was criticized after Nassar scandal, dies at 82

By WILL GRAVES AP National Writer Bela Karolyi, the charismatic if polarizing gymnastics coach who turned young women into champions and the United States into an international power in the sport, has died. He was…

Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement with decisive UFC heavyweight win in front of Trump

Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement with decisive UFC heavyweight win in front of Trump

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Jones had just knocked the breath out of the heavyweight challenger he pummeled into retirement when UFC’s greatest fighter broke out a herky-jerky dance inside the…

Hampton’s huge day helps North Carolina hold off Wake Forest 31-24 to reach bowl eligibility

Hampton’s huge day helps North Carolina hold off Wake Forest 31-24 to reach bowl eligibility

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Omarion Hampton posted career highs of 35 carries for 244 yards with a key late touchdown that helped North Carolina beat Wake Forest 31-24…