February, 2024

• 15 February

  Ski Report

  

  Chestnut Mountain — Wed 8:29a machine groomed 12 – 46 base 15 of 22 trails 68% open, 6 of 9 lifts, Mon/Tue: 9a-4p. Wed/Thu: 9a-6p. Fri: 9a-9p Sat/Sun: 9a-8p. Four Lakes Snowsports — Closed for Snow Sports Snowstar Winter Park — Reopen TBA machine groomed 26 – 26 base Tue-Fri: 10a-9p; Sat: 9a-9p. Sun: 9a-8p; Open Tue-Sun. Indiana Paoli Peaks …

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• 15 February

  ‘Unicorn event’ allows Ryan Grubb to stay in Seattle as new offensive coordinator for Seahawks

  

  RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Ryan Grubb said he was all-in on making the move to Alabama and being the offensive coordinator for the Crimson Tide. That was until someone Grubb connected with a year ago at the NFL combine reached out to gauge his interest in an opportunity that allowed him to stay put in the Pacific Northwest and fulfill …

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• 15 February

  11 cold-stunned sea turtles returned to Atlantic after rehabilitation in Florida

  

  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Workers from Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida have released 11 cold-stunned Kemp’s ridley sea turtles back into the Atlantic Ocean. The turtles were released earlier this week near Cape Canaveral after two months of rehabilitation, the aquarium said in a news release Thursday. They were part of a group of 16 turtles that arrived at …

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• 15 February

  NATO chief warns against dividing the US and Europe or undermining their joint nuclear deterrent

  

  BRUSSELS (AP) — The head of NATO warned member countries on Thursday against allowing a wedge to be driven between the United States and Europe, as concern grows about Washington’s commitment to its allies should Donald Trump return to office. Faced with a war in Ukraine that is draining military and financial resources, and with a U.S. package of support …

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• 14 February

  No. 19 BYU withstands late UCF rally, holds on for 90-88 victory

  

  The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. PROVO, Utah (AP) — Jaxson Robinson scored 21 points off the bench to lead No. 19 BYU to a 90-88 victory over UCF on Tuesday night. Noah Waterman …

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• 14 February

  Ryan O’Hearn and Baltimore Orioles agree to $3.5 million deal and avoid arbitration

  

  SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — First baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a salary arbitration hearing when they agreed Wednesday to a $3.5 million, one-year contract. The agreement was at the midpoint of the $3.8 million O’Hearn asked for and the $3.2 million the Orioles offered when the sides exchanged proposed arbitration salaries last month. The deal includes a …

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• 14 February

  Josh Hader will close for Astros and Ryan Pressly will be in setup role, new manager Joe Espada says

  

  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Newly signed Josh Hader will close for the Astros and incumbent Ryan Pressly will move into a setup role, new manager Joe Espada said as Houston started spring training workouts Wednesday. Hader, a five-time All-Star, agreed Jan. 22 to a $95 million, five-year contract. The left-hander, who turns 30 on April 7, displaced Pressly, …

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• 14 February

  Milicianos de EI matan a 9 personas en un ataque al ejército sirio, según grupo de monitoreo

  

  EL CAIRO (AP) — Milicianos del grupo extremista Estado Islámico atacaron esta semana barracones militares en el centro de Siria y mataron a nueve soldados, según un grupo opositor que monitorea la guerra. Ni el ejército ni funcionarios sirios confirmaron el suceso. El grupo armado reclamó el lunes la autoría del ataque cerca de la población de Al-Sukhna y dijo …

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• 14 February

  Manjon’s desperate shot attempt finds bottom of basket and Vandy sinks Texas A&M 74-73

  The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ezra Manjon scored 19 points and his last field goal of the night came at the buzzer to send Vanderbilt to a thrilling 74-73 …

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• 14 February

  Leaders of Turkey and Egypt unite in efforts to stop Israel’s looming offensive in Gaza’s Rafah

  CAIRO (AP) — Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Edrogan and Egypt’s leader united their efforts Wednesday in Cairo, calling for a halt to Israel’s looming offensive on a southern Gaza city in its war against Hamas. Erdogan’s visit comes as ties between Ankara and Cairo are back on track after years of tensions and frosty relations. Turkey has long been a …

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