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Arsenal stunned late by Aston Villa and Man City closes gap at the top to 2 points
The Premier League title race was blown open after Arsenal conceded in stoppage time and lost at Aston Villa 2-1 on Sarturday.Emiliano Buendia struck at the death and stunned first-placed Arsenal.
That allowed second-placed Manchester City to close the gap at the top to two points after beating Sunderland 3-0.
Villa was a point further back in third.
Chelsea could not take advantage, dropping points for the third game in a row in a 0-0 draw at Bournemouth.
Buendia's winner came in the fifth minute of added time at Villa Park where the... Read More
Trump administration plays up pipe bomb suspect's arrest. Jan. 6 violence goes unmentioned
WASHINGTON (AP) — After the arrest of a man charged with placing two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties on Jan. 5, 2021, the warning from the Trump administration was clear: If you come to the nation's capital to attack citizens and institutions of democracy, you will be held accountable.Yet Justice Department leaders who announced the arrest were silent about the violence that had taken place when supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol and clashed with police one day after those bombs were discovered.
Playoff posturing: James Madison roots for Duke, Alabama looks to take care of business
The James Madison Dukes are rooting for Duke. Tulane is riding a wave straight into the bigtime. Alabama needs to take care of business. Notre Dame and Miami can only sit back, wait and hope.Saturday's slate of conference title games will set the stage for the last debate among members of the College Football Playoff selection committee, who will release the bracket for the 12-team tournament Sunday.
Some issues are clear-cut: For instance, no matter who wins the 1 vs. 2 showdown between Ohio State and Indiana, both teams will be in the playoff.
Many others... Read More
Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they’ll meet on Saturday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the nearly 4-year-old war.Following talks that made progress on a security framework for postwar Ukraine, the two sides also offered the sober assessment that any “real progress toward any agreement” ultimately will depend “on Russia’s readiness to show serious commitment to long-term peace.”
The statement from U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff,... Read More
Verstappen takes pole position for F1 title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP ahead of Norris and Piastri
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Max Verstappen took a brilliant pole position for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of Formula 1 title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on Saturday.The thrilling three-way battle will be decided on Sunday at the Yas Marina Circuit. The McLaren driver Norris is 12 points ahead of Red Bull’s Verstappen and 16 ahead of McLaren teammate Piastri.
Verstappen is aiming for his fifth straight F1 title — Norris and Piastri are chasing their first. All three drivers have won seven races.
The Dutchman is... Read More
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- Arsenal stunned late by Aston Villa and Man City closes gap at the top to 2 points
- Playoff posturing: James Madison roots for Duke, Alabama looks to take care of business
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