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Holy Women of Consecration to hold its first walk-a-thon

The Holy Women of Consecration will be holding its first “Walk by Faith HWOC Fundraiser Walk-A-Thon” in November, which will raise funds for a food drive to be scheduled in December.

3 hours ago

IOC and Saudi Arabia cancel their 12-year deal to host video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh

The IOC and Saudi Arabia have canceled their 12-year deal to host the video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh in a rare setback for a sports project backed by the oil-rich kingdom.

3 hours ago

Dodgers’ 18-inning victory averages 11.31M viewers in US, falls short of “Monday Night Football”

Monday night's 18-inning marathon between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the World Series averaged 11.31 million viewers in the U.S. according to Nielsen, Fox and MLB.

3 hours ago

Led by Wembanyama, youthful Spurs on verge of setting best start in franchise history

The San Antonio Spurs can open the season 5-0 for the first time in franchise history.

3 hours ago

From parrots to chemists, the world is captivated by baseball superstar Ohtani

Cocochan Hayakawa, a chatty parrot with nearly 48,000 followers on Instagram, is one of millions of admirers of Shohei Ohtani, the baseball superstar starring again for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.

20 hours ago

Rozier and Billups will not receive NBA salaries while on leave in gambling cases, AP sources say

NBA guard Terry Rozier and coach Chauncey Billups will not receive their salaries while on leave for their arrests on federal gambling-related charges, two people with knowledge of the matters told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

1 day ago

Manny Pacquiao hints at possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather

Manny Pacquiao has hinted a rematch of his 2015 blockbuster with Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be on the cards next year. "Right now we have a lot of negotiations about my next fight — there's a possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather," Pacquiao told a news conference Wednesday.

1 day ago

Guerrero homers off Ohtani as Blue Jays even World Series with 6-2 win over Dodgers in Game 4

Dodger Stadium was still shaking with joy when Monday turned to Tuesday as the Toronto Blue Jays trudged into their clubhouse. Their 18-inning loss in Game 3 felt like a monumental setback that might have already decided the World Series.

2 days ago

A-State soccer makes venue change to Wednesday match due to weather

Arkansas State women's soccer has announced that Wednesday's match against Coastal Carolina has been moved to Blazer Field at Valley View High School on due to projected weather and current field conditions. 

2 days ago

St. Bernards Foundation’s 6th annual Wings and Clays event scheduled

The St. Bernards Foundation has added a dinner to its list of activities at its sixth annual Wings and Clays event, benefiting the St. Bernards Heart Care Center.

2 days ago

Mahomes, Hunt lead Chiefs to dominant 28-7 win over Commanders, their 9th straight in the series

Patrick Mahomes wound up throwing for 299 yards and three touchdowns, Kareem Hunt found the end zone twice, and the Chiefs' defense was just as dominant as their high-flying offense over the final 30 minutes, helping Kansas City pull away from a halftime tie for a 28-7 victory over the Commanders on a cold night at Arrowhead Stadium.

2 days ago

Freeman’s homer in 18th inning lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 6-5 in World Series classic

Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the 18th, Shohei Ohtani went deep twice during another record-setting performance and the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in an instant classic Monday night.

3 days ago

LSU fires coach Brian Kelly in the 4th season of his 10-year, $100 million deal

LSU fired coach Brian Kelly during the fourth season of a 10-year contract worth about $100 million, athletic director Scott Woodward announced Sunday night.

3 days ago

Hall and Fields help the Jets edge the Bengals 39-38 for their 1st win of the season

The winless start for the New York Jets took a toll on Justin Fields. At one point in the runup to Sunday's game in Cincinnati, he found himself laying down in his closet and crying.

3 days ago

Red Wolves finish play at Destination Orlando

The sixth-ranked Arkansas State women's bowling team finished out competition at Destination Orlando, finishing 16th among 24 teams.

4 days ago

A-State Football defeats Georgia Southern, 34-24

A-State rushes for 266 yards and four touchdowns en route to defeating the Eagles on a rainy night in Jonesboro

6 days ago

Terry Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next

The reality began setting in for the Miami Heat on Friday when they gathered for a morning shootaround practice and Terry Rozier wasn't with the team. And that almost certainly won't change anytime soon.

6 days ago

A-State announces plans for baseball ‘Player Development Center’ facility

The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Friday that plans are proceeding with the construction of a proposed 40,000 square-foot baseball Player Development Center that will overlook right field at Tomlinson Stadium and Slayton Family Field.

6 days ago

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami complete new contract. He’ll remain with the club at least into 2026

Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, a deal that required several months to complete and ensures that the sport's biggest icon will be with the Major League Soccer club for its planned move into a new stadium next year.

7 days ago

Rookie Trey Yesasave to start World Series opener for Blue Jays, just his 7th big league game

Rookie Trey Yesasave will start Friday night's World Series opener for the Toronto Blue Jays against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Blake Snell, giving the 22-year-old more postseason starts than career regular-season outings.

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IOC and Saudi Arabia cancel their 12-year deal to host video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh

FILE -Olympic Rings are pictured in front of The Olympic House, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the opening of the executive board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 28, 2023. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP, File)

The IOC and Saudi Arabia have canceled their 12-year deal to host the video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh in a rare setback for a sports project backed by the oil-rich kingdom.

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Banks and retailers run short on pennies as the US Mint stops making them

A sign in a Kwik Trip store shows the store will no longer be using pennies to give change, on Oct. 23, 2025, in Yorkville, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

President Donald Trump's decision to stop producing the penny earlier this year is starting to have real implications for the nation's commerce.

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What to Stream: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ Florence + the Machine, &TEAM, ‘Sorry, Baby’ and ‘Hedda’

"Jurassic World Rebirth" roaring and snarling on Peacock and Florence + the Machine's latest Halloween-ready album, "Everybody Scream," are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

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Janelle Monáe embraces HalloQueen role, creating an empire where art and freedom collide in October

Janelle Monáe performs during Cinespia: The Craft on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

"It's really about community for me," Monáe said backstage with The Associated Press before performing a 20-minute set. "We love the ritualistic nature of what Halloween means: being with your friends, embracing your magic and celebrating that together."

4 hours ago in Music, Trending

Universal Music and AI song generator Udio settle lawsuit and partner on new AI music platform

FILE - Taylor Swift arrives at the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

The rise of AI song generation tools like Udio has disrupted the $20 billion music streaming industry. Record labels accuse the platforms of exploiting the recorded works of artists without compensating them.