Cecily Strong leaves Saturday Night Live after 11 seasons

After 11 seasons, Cecily Strong has said farewell to “Saturday Night Live.” A few hours before the last episode of the season Saturday, the TV show’s Instagram account posted a cue card saying, “we’ll miss you, Cecily.” The caption read “Tonight we send off one of the best to ever do it.” A two-time Emmy … Read more

World Cup final set to begin Sunday morning

Like France, Argentina is seeking a third World Cup title to move into outright fourth place in the all-time list. DOHA, Qatar — It is now or never for Lionel Messi. The Argentina superstar’s once-in-a-generation career will be defined — for many — by whether he leads his country to the World Cup title on Sunday. … Read more

Texas sweeps Louisville for program’s third NCAA volleyball title

The Longhorns scored the last four points of the third set, with Eggleston’s kill leading to a championship-clinching ace by Keonilei Akana. OMAHA, Neb. — Logan Eggleston, the National Player of the Year and Final Four Most Outstanding Player had 19 kills, seven digs and three blocks to lead top-seeded Texas to a three-set sweep … Read more

Trail Blazers beat Houston Rockets, 107-95

The Rockets struggled from the field, especially from beyond the arc. Houston entered the fourth quarter 1 for 20 from long distance. HOUSTON — Anfernee Simons scored 32 points and Damian Lillard added 25 as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 107-95 on Saturday night. Portland led by as many as 22 points … Read more

Necas’ OT goal lifts Hurricanes past Stars

The Stars had possession for most of the first two minutes of overtime before Necas took the puck almost the length of the ice. DALLAS — Martin Necas scored 2:19 into overtime and the Carolina Hurricanes stretched their point streak to 10 games, topping the Dallas Stars 5-4 on Saturday night. Stefan Noesen, Andrei Svechnikov, … Read more