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Russia remains barred from 4 hockey world championships
ZURICH (AP) — The International Ice Hockey Federation said Thursday that Russia will not be allowed to participate in four tournaments next year after a review by the organization's council. The IIHF cited ongoing safety, security and sporting integrity concerns in its announcement. The sport's governing body said in May it would determine Russia's eligibility on a case-by-case basis. Russia will be barred from the 2027 world junior championships, world championships and the under-18 men's and women's tournaments, the IIHF said, adding that a decision on the women's worlds would be ...
Thitikul leads Women’s British Open with 64
LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England (AP) — Jeeno Thitikul took the first step toward the missing prize of her career Thursday when she opened with a 7-under 64 at Royal Lytham & St. Annes for a two-shot lead over Haeran Ryu and Shiho Kuwaki of Japan in the Women's British Open. Thitikul, one of only ...
Why Americans soured on higher education
Even colleges can't fool all of the people all of the time. Just 38% of Americans have high confidence in higher education, according to a new Gallup poll. That's down from 57% in 2015. Gallup found the three main reasons for this lack of confidence are political agenda, cost and not preparing students for a future career. This is a stunning -- and much-needed -- fall from grace. Many schools and politicians spent decades pushing ever more kids into college. Sen. Bernie Sanders even sponsored the "College for All Act." It was endorsed by numerous left-wing groups, including the ...
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Skubal gets standing ovation, but Tigers blow lead
DETROIT — Trade deadline target Tarik Skubal and Detroit fans gave each other a warm farewell Wednesday, just in case this was the two-time Cy Young Award winner's final appearance in a Tigers jersey. What happened after Skubal left made it all the more likely this was indeed goodbye. Skubal was cheered at every opportunity by a crowd of 34,406 while taking a shutout into the seventh inning against Baltimore, but then the Orioles rallied from a 7-0 deficit to beat Detroit 10-9 in 12 innings. The loss leaves the Tigers 51-58 and well outside playoff position in the final year they ...