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FBI, Justice Department investigating racist mass texts sent following the election
Read full article: FBI, Justice Department investigating racist mass texts sent following the electionSeveral federal and state agencies are investigating how racist mass texts were sent to Black people across the country in the wake of the presidential election this week.
Maryland sues the owner and manager of the ship that caused the Key Bridge collapse
Read full article: Maryland sues the owner and manager of the ship that caused the Key Bridge collapseThe state of Maryland has added to the legal troubles facing the owner and operator of the container ship Dali, which caused the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after the massive vessel experienced an ill-timed electrical blackout and other failures.
Gun shops that sold weapons trafficked into Washington, DC, sued by nation's capital and Maryland
Read full article: Gun shops that sold weapons trafficked into Washington, DC, sued by nation's capital and MarylandThree gun shops that sold dozens of firearms to a man who trafficked the weapons in and around Washington, D.
University of Maryland lifts suspension on most fraternities and sororities amid hazing probe
Read full article: University of Maryland lifts suspension on most fraternities and sororities amid hazing probeThe University of Maryland has lifted its suspension of most fraternities and sororities after an investigation into hazing and alcohol-related activities.
They’re a path to becoming governor, but attorney general jobs are now a destination, too
Read full article: They’re a path to becoming governor, but attorney general jobs are now a destination, tooRather than trying to keep their seats in Congress, two of North Carolina’s U.S. representatives are vying for a role closer to home: state attorney general.
AP Exclusive: America's Black attorneys general discuss race, politics and the justice system
Read full article: AP Exclusive: America's Black attorneys general discuss race, politics and the justice systemThe American legal system has never faced greater challenges or demands for reform from people of all races and across the political spectrum.
Bengals beat Ravens to avoid coin flip, set up home rematch
Read full article: Bengals beat Ravens to avoid coin flip, set up home rematchJoe Burrow threw for a touchdown and Joe Mixon ran for another as the Cincinnati Bengals took advantage of four Baltimore turnovers to beat the Ravens 27-16 and set up a rematch in the first round of the playoffs next week.
Cowboys score 33 points in 4th quarter, rout Colts 54-19
Read full article: Cowboys score 33 points in 4th quarter, rout Colts 54-19Malik Hooker returned a fumble 38 yards for a touchdown against his former team in a 33-point fourth quarter for Dallas, propelling the Cowboys to a 54-19 rout of the Indianapolis Colts.
Wes Moore, Black Democrats aiming to make Maryland history
Read full article: Wes Moore, Black Democrats aiming to make Maryland historyWes Moore could soon make history if elected Maryland’s first Black governor, and he’s not alone: Rep. Anthony Brown would be the state’s first Black attorney general.
Huntley, Likely shine as Ravens beat Cardinals 24-17
Read full article: Huntley, Likely shine as Ravens beat Cardinals 24-17Rookie tight end Isaiah Likely caught eight passes for 100 yards and a touchdown and the Baltimore Ravens ran their preseason winning streak to 22 games, beating the Arizona Cardinals 24-17 on Sunday night.
Ravens top Titans 23-10 for 21st straight preseason win
Read full article: Ravens top Titans 23-10 for 21st straight preseason winTyler Huntley went 16 of 18 for 110 yards and a touchdown in the first half, and the Baltimore Ravens extended their record streak of preseason victories to 21 with a 23-10 win over the Tennessee Titans.
Maryland Dems eager to break GOP's hold on governor's office
Read full article: Maryland Dems eager to break GOP's hold on governor's officeOne of the best opportunities for Democrats to regain a governor’s office this year is in Maryland, and the race to succeed term-limited Republican Larry Hogan has drawn a crowd of candidates.
49ers hang on over Cowboys 23-17 in chaotic wild-card finish
Read full article: 49ers hang on over Cowboys 23-17 in chaotic wild-card finishVersatile receiver Deebo Samuel ran 26 yards for a touchdown the play after an interception by Dak Prescott and the San Francisco 49ers held on for a 23-17 wild-card victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
No. 14 Utah beats No. 10 Oregon 38-10 for 1st Rose Bowl bid
Read full article: No. 14 Utah beats No. 10 Oregon 38-10 for 1st Rose Bowl bidDevin Lloyd returned an interception for a touchdown, Cam Rising threw for another score and No. 14 Utah clinched the first Rose Bowl berth in school history with a 38-10 victory over No. 10 Oregon in the Pac-12 championship game.
Raiders beat Cowboys 36-33 in OT on field goal after penalty
Read full article: Raiders beat Cowboys 36-33 in OT on field goal after penaltyDaniel Carlson kicked a 29-yard field goal in overtime after Anthony Brown’s fourth pass-interference penalty kept the drive alive, and the Las Vegas Raiders beat the Dallas Cowboys 36-33 on Thursday.
No. 24 Utah routs No. 4 Oregon, ending Ducks' CFP hopes
Read full article: No. 24 Utah routs No. 4 Oregon, ending Ducks' CFP hopesBritain Covey returned a punt 78 yards for a touchdown on the final play of the first half, giving Utah 14 points in 27 seconds and a 28-0 lead, and the No. 24 Utes ended No. 4 Oregon’s College Football Playoff hopes with a 38-7 victory Saturday night.
Prescott, Cowboys beat Giants 44-20 year after ankle injury
Read full article: Prescott, Cowboys beat Giants 44-20 year after ankle injuryDak Prescott threw three touchdown passes the day before the one-year anniversary of his severe ankle injury in the same stadium against the same opponent, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 44-20.
Stanford rallies late to beat No. 3 Oregon 31-24 in OT
Read full article: Stanford rallies late to beat No. 3 Oregon 31-24 in OTTanner McKee threw a TD pass on an untimed down at the end of regulation to tie the game and another on the opening possession of overtime to lead Stanford to a 31-24 victory over No. 3 Oregon.
Brown's keeper gives No. 11 Oregon 31-24 win over Fresno St.
Read full article: Brown's keeper gives No. 11 Oregon 31-24 win over Fresno St.Anthony Brown scored on a 30-yard quarterback keeper with 2:57 left and the No. 11 Oregon Ducks overcame a wobbly season opener with a 31-24 victory over Fresno State.
UK Windrush victims demand compensation on Emancipation Day
Read full article: UK Windrush victims demand compensation on Emancipation DayBlack people whose right to live in the U.K. was illegally challenged by the government marked the anniversary Sunday of the act that freed slaves throughout the British Empire, drawing a direct link between slavery and the discrimination they suffered.
No. 12 Iowa State beats No. 25 Oregon 34-17 in Fiesta Bowl
Read full article: No. 12 Iowa State beats No. 25 Oregon 34-17 in Fiesta Bowl12 Iowa State grinded out a 34-17 victory over No. Iowa State had a time of possession advantage of more than 25 minutes. Iowa State won three games its first season under Matt Campbell before playing in three straight bowl games. Iowa State took a methodical offensive approach in the Fiesta Bowl, scoring its first two touchdowns on drives of 14 and 15 plays. Iowa State will have to replace several key players on defense, but Rose is just a junior.
Cowboys beat Eagles 37-17, stay alive with Washington loss
Read full article: Cowboys beat Eagles 37-17, stay alive with Washington lossDallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) and wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) celebrate a touchdown catch by Lamb in the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 27. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)ARLINGTON, Texas – Andy Dalton threw for 377 yards and three touchdowns, two to Michael Gallup, and the Dallas Cowboys stayed alive in the playoff race with a 37-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Dallas can overtake Washington (6-9) with a win at the New York Giants and a Washington loss to the Eagles on the final weekend of the regular season. The Giants (5-10) can get in by beating the Cowboys if Washington loses. UP NEXTPhiladelphia has Dallas' fate in its hands at home against Washington in the regular-season finale.
Cowboys' Elliott inactive; Stafford will start for Lions
Read full article: Cowboys' Elliott inactive; Stafford will start for Lions(AP Photo/Aaron Doster)Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott is inactive against San Francisco with a calf injury the two-time rushing championship has been battling for several weeks. Safety Deon Bush (foot) is also out after being listed questionable with Johnson. Cowboys: RB Ezekiel Elliott, QB Ben DiNucci, WR Malik Turner, CB Rashard Robinson, DE Bradlee Anae, LB Luke Gifford, DE Ron’Dell Carter. ___JACKSONVILLE AT BALTIMOREJaguars: CB Sidney Jones, CB Luq Barcoo, LB Quincy Williams, DT Daniel Ross, QB Jake Luton. Ravens: DE Calais Campbell, CB Jimmy Smith, CB Marcus Peters, RB Mark Ingram, LB Kristian Welch, DE Jihad Ward, C Trystan Colon-Castillo.
Oregon holds off USC late, grabs Pac-12 title with 31-24 win
Read full article: Oregon holds off USC late, grabs Pac-12 title with 31-24 winUSC reached the Oregon 49, but the Ducks' pass rush prevented Slovis from getting off a Hail Mary. Brown’s first throw for the Ducks was a TD pass to Redd on Oregon’s opening drive. USC earned its spot in the title game by going unbeaten with three late comeback victories along the way. Shough hit Johnson with a 16-yard TD pass in the second quarter before Stepp’s 1-yard TD run capped USC’s 80-yard drive in response. Brown hit Dye with a short TD pass to finish a drive that consumed half of the third quarter.
Daniel Jones active, expected to start for Giants vs. Cards
Read full article: Daniel Jones active, expected to start for Giants vs. CardsDaniel Jones is active and is expected to start at quarterback for the New York Giants against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. After missing last week’s game with a hamstring injury, Jones practiced fully for the first time on Friday. Jaguars: QB Jake Luton, CB Luq Barcoo, LB Kamalei Correa, LB Quincy Williams, C Brandon Linder, TE Tyler Davis, DE Reggie Gilbert. Giants: WR Dante Pettis, CB Darnay Holmes (knee), ILB T.J. Brunson, OT Kyle Murphy, OT Jackson Barton, DE R.J. McIntosh. Buccaneers: DL Khalil Davis, CB Jamel Dean, RB Leonard Fournette, QB Ryan Griffin, TE Tanner Hudson, DL Jeremiah Ledbetter.
The Latest: Cowboys edge Giants with field goal on last play
Read full article: The Latest: Cowboys edge Giants with field goal on last playPrescott was playing the Giants in the first visit of his former coach, Jason Garrett, now New York’s offensive coordinator. A week after giving up a franchise-record 307 yards rushing, the Cowboys allowed Devonta Freeman 20 yards on three carries. The Giants extended the lead to 14-3 when Kyler Fackrell returned an interception by Dak Prescott 46 yards for a touchdown. Atlanta cornerback Kendall Sheffield suffered a right ankle injury in the second quarter and was listed as questionable to return. Smith is one injury to Allen away from completing his remarkable comeback to play in an NFL game again.