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LeBron James returns for his record 21st All-Star Game, still in the NBA's midseason spotlight at 41
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (587+ words) He was a 20-year-old starter in his All-Star debut back in 2005, and he became the youngest MVP of the game one year later. Never begging off due to injury or exhaustion while his less-accomplished teammates luxuriated in their breaks from…...
Spring Training kicks off as Rays pitchers and catchers report
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (332+ words) PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. " Pitchers and catchers reported to camp Wednesday morning for the Tampa Bay Rays. The players, along with soon to be in attendance position players, will have a busy few weeks ahead. Pitchers and catchers will go through…...
From the field to the studio: Kershaw, Rizzo and Votto join NBC as MLB analysts
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (490+ words) Clayton Kershaw, Anthony Rizzo and Joey Votto have been hired as analysts by NBC when it returns to broadcasting Major League Baseball this year. The network made the announcement during Sunday's Super Bowl pregame show. Kershaw, Rizzo and Votto will…...
Lakers' Doncic, Warriors' Curry dealing with injuries ahead of All-Star Game
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (328+ words) The status of the two superstars were addressed ahead of the Lakers' 105-99 win over the Warriors on Saturday night, with Los Angeles coach JJ Redick indicating the MRI taken after Doncic was hurt in a win over Philadelphia on Thursday…...
The St. Petersburg Science Festival returns
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (386+ words) ST. PETERSBURG "Jobs in science, technology, engineering and math are projected to boom in the next decade. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects STEM occupationsto grow bymore than 8% from 2024 to 2034. To encourage the next generation to fill some of those…...
E-40 and Too $hort's NFL Honors show underscores Bay Area's music presence during Super Bowl week
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (663+ words) Moments earlier, Too $hort transformed the same stage into a Bay Area time capsule, running through anthems like "Gettin' It" and "Blow the Whistle" that have echoed from car stereos, clubs and arenas for decades. They never shared the stage,…...
News Cortez Bridge construction to start in June; some businesses concerned
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (480+ words) MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. " Crews are set to begin construction this summer on a new Cortez Bridge. It's a $128 million project to replace the span connecting Bradenton to Anna Maria Island. Change can happen fast or slow. But for this area…...
Driver's license exams only in English starting Friday
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (654+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " Beginning today, the'Florida Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles'will only offer driver's license knowledge and skills tests for drivers in English.' Previously, the exams have been offered in a variety of languages, including'Spanish, Haitian-Creole and Portuguese. "This…...
Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (1253+ words) Stafford edged Drake Maye for the MVP award on Thursday night in the closest race since Peyton Manning and Steve McNair were co-winners in 2003. Stafford received 24 of 50 first-place votes while Maye got 23. But Maye has a chance to go home…...
Newsom says California Jobs First plan has created 61,000 jobs
1+ week, 3+ day ago (130+ words) Newsom says California Jobs First plan has created 61,000 jobs'Spectrum Bay News 9 Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Newsom says California Jobs First plan has created 61,000 jobs IRVINE, Calif. " Gov....