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Durant scores 37 points, rallying Suns to 117-111 victory over injury-depleted Cavs

The Associated Press CLEVELAND — Kevin Durant scored 37 points and Devin Booker had 27 in his return from a right ankle sprain, rallying the Phoenix Suns to a 117-111 victory over the injury-depleted Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Durant also had eight rebounds and six assists for the Suns, who are one game ahead of Sacramento for sixth place in the Western Conference. Booker had missed four games with his injury, but played 38 strong minutes and had seven assists and six boards. “Book’s communication has been on-point, always, but his intangibles are what we missed the ...

US forces fly in to beef up security at embassy in Haiti and evacuate personnel

The Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The U.S. military said Sunday that it had flown in forces to beef up security at the U.S. Embassy in Haiti and allow nonessential personnel to leave. The aircraft flew to the embassy compound, the U.S. Southern Command said, meaning that the effort involved helicopters. It was careful to point out that “no Haitians were on board the military aircraft.” That seemed aimed at quashing any speculation that senior government officials might be leaving as the gang attacks in Haiti worsen. The neighborhood around the embassy in the ...

Why you should stop texting your kids at school

The Associated Press Virginia high school teacher Joe Clement keeps track of the text messages parents have sent students sitting in his economics and government classes: • “What did you get on your test?” • “Did you get the field trip form signed?” • “Do you want chicken or hamburgers for dinner tonight?” Clement has a plea for parents: Stop texting your kids at school. Parents are distressingly aware of the distractions and the mental health issues associated with smartphones and social media. But teachers say parents might not realize how much those ...

AP source: Wilson agrees to 1-year deal with Steelers

The Associated Press Russell Wilson is heading to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback has agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Steelers, a person familiar with the details told The Associated Press on Sunday night. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the contract hasn’t been finalized, said Wilson will receive the veteran’s minimum of $1.21 million while the Denver Broncos pay the remainder of his $39 million salary. Wilson posted his intentions on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, saying: “Year 13. Grateful. (at) ...

Fight, ejections mar No. 1 Gamecocks’ SEC tournament victory over No. 8 LSU

The Associated Press GREENVILLE, S.C. — It was a Southeastern Conference tournament celebration like no other in South Carolina’s history: Six subdued players in white championship hats stood on the podium while the rest of their teammates remained in the locker room. “It was heartbreaking,” guard Te-Hina Paopao said after the Gamecocks’ 79-72 victory over No. 8 LSU was marred by a fourth-quarter fight that led to South Carolina leading scorer and rebounder Kamilla Cardoso being ejected. MiLaysia Fulwiley, a freshman named the tournament’s MVP, scored a career-high 24 ...

Horan scores, US tops Brazil 1-0 to win Women’s Gold Cup

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Lindsey Horan scored on a header in first-half stoppage time and the United States went on to beat Brazil 1-0 on Sunday to win the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup. The United States lifted the trophy despite being stunned by a loss to Mexico in the group stage of the tournament. It was the first women’s Gold Cup, created to bring teams in the region more meaningful competition. “It was a difficult game. Brazil challenged us in a different way,” Horan said. “I’m really, really proud of us finding a way to get a goal and finishing out the game and getting a ...