Zurich Classic of New Orleans: Ryan Fox, Garrick Higgo pairing lose touch with leaders despite solid round

Fox and Higgo finished their third round seven-under-par but lost touch with the leaders.

Simon Wilson: Do New Zealanders really want ‘strong leaders’ and think the economy is rigged? Thoughts on an Ipsos poll

Opinion: Most of us think the country is 'broken' and need a 'strong leader'. Now what?

Dubai flooding: Here’s why experts don’t think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai’s downpour

With cloud seeding, it may rain, but it doesn’t really pour or flood.

Govt’s cellphone ban in schools: What Northland principals think

Schools say ban has had a positive effect but question whether it needed to be imposed.

When can my baby drink cow’s milk? It’s sooner than you think

What do parents need to know about the latest advice? And when is cow’s milk an option?

Pacers, Hornets collide amid losing streaks

(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) The positive for the Charlotte Hornets and the Indiana Pacers is that one of these struggling teams will walk away with a win after they meet Wednesday night in Indianapolis. The negative?...

Pacers, Hornets collide amid losing streaks

(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) The positive for the Charlotte Hornets and the Indiana Pacers is that one of these struggling teams will walk away with a win after they meet Wednesday night in Indianapolis. The negative?...

After successful trip, Timberwolves welcome in Pacers

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) The Minnesota Timberwolves will return home from a three-game road trip to face the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves went 2-1 on their trip, including a 119-101 win...

Jets chase division lead, host Avalanche

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) It is a Saturday night clash of top teams in the Central Division as the Winnipeg Jets host the Colorado Avalanche. A win in regulation by the Jets would see them take over first place in the...

Unbeaten but unranked, Ole Miss aims to tackle Cal

(Photo credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports) Ole Miss still is being told it has more to prove, and the Rebels figure to be determined to do so against Cal on Saturday in a Hall of Fame Series matchup in San Antonio, Texas. At a perfect 9-0, Ole...

Take Two: Spurs get second chance to end skid vs. Lakers

(Photo credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports) The San Antonio Spurs will not only get a second chance in three days to earn a victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, they get another opportunity Friday to put an end to their franchise-record...

Take Two: Spurs get second chance to end skid vs. Lakers

(Photo credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports) The San Antonio Spurs will not only get a second chance in three days to earn a victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, they get another opportunity Friday to put an end to their franchise-record...

Clayton Kershaw still uncertain of Dodgers return

(Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports) Longtime Dodgers great Clayton Kershaw said he's feeling "really well" as he recovers from surgery on his left pitching shoulder and wants to return in 2024. The question remains whether that will be in...

Thunder leaning on aggressive defense ahead of meeting with Jazz

(Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports) The Oklahoma City Thunder have been among the NBA's best at forcing turnovers this season, while the Utah Jazz have been the most turnover-prone team in the league. Oklahoma City will look to take...

Historic road streak over, Kings take on Rangers

(Photo credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Kings saw their historic road winning streak end on a breakaway goal by the New York Islanders on Saturday night. The same night, the New York Rangers authored another dud for their...

Streaking Flyers take road prowess into battle with Avalanche

(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports) The Philadelphia Flyers will strive to extend their win streak to four games when they continue their three-game road trip against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday in Denver. The Flyers are coming...

Youthful Thunder try to ride momentum, visit Rockets

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) By almost every measure, the Oklahoma City Thunder are well ahead of the curve for a team with relative inexperience, with their place in the Western Conference standings confirming that irrefutable...

Angels GM: '100 percent' certain Mike Trout won't be traded

(Photo credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports) As the Los Angeles Angels await Shohei Ohtani's decision in free agency, general manager Perry Minasian spiked speculation the franchise would look to unload their other perennial MVP candidate...

No. 2 Kansas carries momentum into clash with Kansas City

(Photo credit: Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK) Kansas will be looking to avoid a loss of focus in a potential trap game on Tuesday night when it hosts Kansas City in Lawrence, Kan. The second-ranked Jayhawks (7-1) trailed...

Dodgers to make Mookie Betts everyday second baseman

(Photo credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports) Looking for stability on the infield, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday he plans on making All-Star right fielder Mookie Betts his primary second baseman. "I think it's very safe to...

No. 5 Kansas carries momentum into clash with Kansas City

(Photo credit: Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK) Kansas will be looking to avoid a loss of focus in a potential trap game on Tuesday night when it hosts Kansas City in Lawrence, Kan. The fifth-ranked Jayhawks (7-1) trailed No....