Anyone reading a Spanish report on Tuesday of Cristiano Ronaldo's desire to join Barcelona would struggle to believe it -- and they'd be right to.
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Three Columbia-area children removed from roach-infested home
Boone County sheriff’s deputies have removed three children from a roach and bug-infested home on New Haven road. Our news partner KMIZ reports deputies arrived at the …
Read More »Two mid-Missourians killed in Christmas holiday weekend traffic crashes
State troopers say eight Missourians were killed during the Christmas holiday counting period, which began Thursday evening and ended late Sunday night. Two of the deaths happened …
Read More »Tuesday funeral with full fire service honors planned for fallen Boone County Fire assistant chief Gladney
Mid-Missourians are being encouraged to stand along Tuesday afternoon’s funeral procession route for a fallen Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief. The funeral for assistant chief …
Read More »Flags at all Missouri fire stations at half-staff on Tuesday, to honor fallen Boone County firefighter
Missouri’s governor says fallen Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Bryant Gladney devoted his career to selflessly serving the people of Boone County and the state. …
Read More »HS basketball game in Minneapolis honors Floyd
The first George Floyd Jr. Memorial Holiday Classic, a basketball game between a Minneapolis high school and Floyd's alma mater in Texas, will be held Tuesday night in Floyd's honor.
Read More »Barca complete Torres signing from Man City
Barcelona have completed the signing of winger Ferran Torres from Manchester City, it was announced on Tuesday.
Read More »Orange Bowl will be ‘smashmouth’ football, and that’s just fine with Michigan’s OC
It has been a long three years in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for Josh Gattis, as his hire was questioned in the beginning, decried in the middle and now, finally, celebrated. This was a year of vindication, and he's not questioning what comes next.
Read More »The top MMA fighters, fight, finish and memorable moments of 2021
Kamaru Usman and Julianna Peña highlight a year worthy of ESPN superlatives.
Read More »Missouri’s governor predicts Rock Island corridor will benefit rural mid-Missouri towns
Belle, Bland, Owensville, Versailles, Eldon, Eugene and Meta are just a few of the mid-Missouri towns that will benefit from the Rock Island corridor, according to Missouri’s governor …
Read More »‘They still owe me’: Mike Leach ready to face Texas Tech for first time since firing
Mississippi State coach Mike Leach wants to make a statement to "the crooks at the top" at Texas Tech in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.
Read More »Transfer Talk: Haaland could snub the Premier League
Erling Haaland's preferred destination, should he leave Dortmund in the summer, is reportedly Spain.
Read More »Week 17 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus we picked non-QB MVPs for every team
Justin Jefferson is making history with Minnesota, Jonathan Taylor has led a Colts resurgence, and Maxx Crosby has helped keep the Raiders alive in the playoff hunt.
Read More »Ridder, Corral, Pickett, Willis, Howell, Strong: Meet the QBs in the 2022 NFL draft
The signal-callers in April's draft are still fighting to get to the top of the board. Here's what you need to know about each.
Read More »How an indie rocker’s crush on Ronald Acuna Jr. helped inspire one of the best albums of 2021
One of this year's most critically acclaimed records has a love song -- all about the superstar outfielder on the world champion Atlanta Braves.
Read More »Clarkson seals Jazz win after fan ‘crossed the line’
Jordan Clarkson said a Spurs fan "crossed the line" with him during Utah's win Monday night in San Antonio.
Read More »Monroe record 541st NBA player used in a season
Veteran center Greg Monroe made history by becoming the NBA-record 541st player used in the league this season when he checked in off the bench for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 108-103 home win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Read More »Rams’ Henderson off to IR; Akers may play Sun.
Darrell Henderson will miss 3-5 weeks after suffering an MCL sprain Sunday vs. the Vikings. While Sony Michel has emerged as the Rams' leading rusher, help also could be on the way in the form of Cam Akers, who has a chance to play Sunday in Baltimore.
Read More »Central Michigan to Sun Bowl; Arizona Bowl off
Central Michigan will now play Washington State in the Sun Bowl on Friday, a move that allows both teams to play in a bowl game amid COVID-19 disruptions.
Read More »Pulisic, Aubameyang, Pogba among players who need a January move
Some need to play, while others are entering the final six months of their contract and may choose to go now. Which stars should move in January?
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