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New Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza ready to prove he was worthy of No. 1 draft pick
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Fernando Mendoza sounded Friday like he was ready to get down to business and prove he was worthy of being the top pick in the NFL draft.But the Heisman Trophy winner had been working on making a strong impression long before he arrived in Las Vegas to be formally introduced by the Raiders.
He worked with former quarterback Brian Griese — both attended the same Miami high school — on what his role in the West Coast offense could look like, giving him a head start in preparing for a similar system used by new Raiders coach Klint Kubiak.
Nelly Korda with another 65 leaves the field behind at Chevron Championship
HOUSTON (AP) — Nelly Korda is playing with so much control even her misses are right where she's aiming. She birdied her last two holes Friday with exquisite irons shots for another 7-under 65, giving her a daunting six-shot lead going into the weekend at The Chevron Championship.Korda has made only one bogey through 36 holes at Memorial Park, missing a 3-foot putt on the sixth hole after a nifty chip from below the green.
Otherwise, the two-time major champion has been practically flawless in reaching 14-under 130 that makes her appear to be playing a different... Read More
Mississippi will reexamine judicial redistricts after US Supreme Court rules in voting rights case
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Friday announced he will call a special session for judicial redistricting once the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a Voting Rights Act case that has broad implications for minority representation throughout the country.During oral arguments last fall, the Supreme Court appeared poised to strike down Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which has been used to counter racially discriminatory election practices. A decision in the case, Louisiana v. Callais, is expected before the court’s term ends in June.
Overturning... Read More
Mets say injured shortstop Francisco Lindor to be evaluated again in 3 weeks
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets provided some more information Friday on the status of injured shortstop Francisco Lindor.There's still no projected timeline for Lindor's return, but the five-time All-Star will wear a protective boot on his lower left leg for the next week. He will undergo imaging again in three weeks and then be re-evaluated.
Lindor was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday because of a left calf strain, with manager Carlos Mendoza saying only that the switch-hitter was "going to be down for quite a bit here.”
“We've still got... Read More
California to weigh tighter restrictions on voter registration amid US debate on election security
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A proposal that would require California to verify proof of citizenship when a person registers to vote — and require voters to provide identification at polling places — will appear on the November ballot, state officials announced Friday.The announcement comes amid a national debate over election security and what type of requirements voters should face to show they are qualified to cast a ballot. In Congress, Republicans are pushing a strict proof-of-citizenship proposal for residents to vote, encouraged by President Donald Trump.
The... Read More
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- New Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza ready to prove he was worthy of No. 1 draft pick
- Mets say injured shortstop Francisco Lindor to be evaluated again in 3 weeks
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