Top US pairs skaters withdraw from nations due to COVID-19

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Defending champions Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier withdrew from the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Wednesday night when he tested positive for COVID-19.The pairs event begins Thursday at what amounts to the U.S. trials for the Beijing Olympic team.

NFL looks at contingency site for 2022 Super Bowl amid COVID-19 concerns

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL, not surprisingly in the midst of a rise in COVID-19 cases, has looked into other potential sites for next month’s Super Bowl.That’s not unusual because the league does so every year.

McKia Lovelace attempts a shot

McKia Lovelace attempts a shot during Clinton’s road game against Weatherford Tuesday. Lovelace scored a team-high 12 points in the loss. CDN | Adam Ewing

Ross Browner, 2-time All-American at Notre Dame, dies at 67

Ross Browner, 2-time All-American at Notre Dame, dies at 67By The Associated Press undefinedRoss Browner, a two-time All-American at Notre Dame and one of four brothers who played in the NFL, has died. He was 67.

Clinton Lady Reds fall to No. 4 Eagles

WEATHERFORD – The Lady Reds struggled to keep pace with fourth-ranked Weatherford, losing 61-33 Tuesday evening.Weatherford dominated the first half and held a commanding 34-14 lead at halftime.Clinton struggled at the charity stripe going 8-for-21(38%).

Caden Powell’s 30-piece propels Reds over Eagles

WEATHERFORD – Caden Powell dominated the paint Tuesday, leading Clinton to a 65-53 upset over Class 18th-ranked Weatherford.The teams exchanged buckets throughout the first half with Clinton managing a narrow 29-27 lead at halftime.

Mired in slump, Nets set to see what Kyrie Irving can do

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving might be just the jolt the Brooklyn Nets need to escape a midseason slump.After refusing to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, Irving has been unable to play at home and for much of the season was unwelcome on the road.

Jeremiah Barker and Nate Jones

Jeremiah Barker and Nate Jones celebrate a call in Clinton’s favor during the 65-53 upset over No. 18 Weatherford Tuesday evening. CDN | Adam Ewing

Addison Newcomb

Addison Newcomb performs a cheer routine during a break in the action Tuesday. CDN | Adam Ewing

NFL teams could lose draft pick for interview violations

(AP) –The NFL has issued a warning to teams that they could lose a draft pick and face significant fines if club representatives conduct themselves unprofessionally in interviews with draft prospects.