SPORTS

Mac McClung soars to slam dunk title at All-Star Saturday

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Mac McClung might have single-handedly restored the shine on a dunk contest that has been widely panned in recent years. SALT LAKE CITY — SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Mac McClung might have single-handedly restored the shine on a dunk contest that has been widely panned in recent years. And Damian Lillard represented his school … Read more

Last-place Jackets beat struggling West-leading Stars 4-1

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The Stars lost for the seventh time in nine games. DALLAS — Two overturned goals after an early start on the second night of a back-to-back coming off a road game says it all for the struggling Dallas Stars. Adam Boqvist broke a tie early in the third period and the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets … Read more

Astros Foundation donates $1M for new baseball, softball stadiums at TSU

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“TSU students deserve the opportunity to go from playing and watching baseball at a city park to having their own stadium on campus,” Astros Foundation Director Paula Harris said. Currently, the TSU Tigers baseball team plays offsite at MacGregor Park and the softball team plays at Memorial Park. “I am truly grateful for this transformative … Read more

Jimmie Johnson returns to NASCAR

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Jimmie Johnson will drive in the Daytona 500 after a two-year hiatus from NASCAR. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jimmie Johnson will drive in the Daytona 500 Sunday after two years from NASCAR. New for Jimmie this year will be his number, 84, and he’s part owner of the newly named Legacy Motor Club, formerly Petty … Read more

AP source: Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury

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Griner, who was a free agent, re-signed with the Mercury on a one-year contract according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Saturday because no announcement has been made. The 32-year-old Griner had said she would return to Phoenix in a social media … Read more