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6 hours ago in Sports
Indiana announces new 8-year contract with coach Curt Cignetti worth nearly $93 million
Curt Cignetti's new deal shows Indiana isn't content with being known as just a basketball school. Indiana announced a new eight-year contract with its football coach worth at least $92.8 million on Thursday, rewarding him for pushing the Hoosiers into national championship contention in just two seasons.
2 days ago in Sports
Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings for his 18th NBA season, AP source says
Former MVP Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the deal.
2 days ago in Sports
Yamamoto throws 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers 5-1 for 2-0 lead in NLCS
Relying on an old-school pitching strategy has the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers two wins from returning to the Fall Classic.
3 days ago in Sports
NFL is more wide open with no dominant or unbeaten teams through first 6 weeks
The NFL is more wide open than it's been in years. There are no dominant teams this season, no unbeatens through six weeks. Only the Buccaneers and Colts have five wins.
3 days ago in Sports
Mariners take 2-0 ALCS lead, beat Blue Jays 10-3 as Rodríguez, Polanco and Naylor homer
With another triumph in Toronto, the surging Seattle Mariners moved two wins away from the team's first World Series. Jorge Polanco and Julio Rodríguez hit three-run homers, Josh Naylor added a two-run drive and the Mariners took a 2-0 AL Championship Series lead by routing the Blue Jays 10-3 on Monday.
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6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.
2 days ago in Entertainment
A character wouldn’t leave Reese Witherspoon alone. It led to her first novel
Reese Witherspoon's first novel for adults began with the kind of inspiration veteran fiction writers know well — a character who wouldn't leave her alone.
3 days ago in Entertainment
D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies
D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" music video, has died. He was 51.
3 days ago in Entertainment
‘Tron: Ares’ tops box office but falls short of expectations with $33.5 million debut
"Tron: Ares" powered up the box office grid in the top spot this weekend, but Disney's third entry in the sci-fi franchise fell short of expectations.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Oprah Winfrey picks Megha Majumdar’s ‘A Guardian and a Thief’ for book club
Megha Majumdar's " A Guardian and a Thief," already a finalist for the National Book Award and Kirkus Prize, is now Oprah Winfrey's book club pick.
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10 hours ago in Community, Education, Finance, Local
Cornell forms 2 committees as part of ‘Resilient Cornell’ plan
Cornell is forming the Provost’s Steering Committee and the Cross-Campus Collaboration Committee.
10 hours ago in Community, Education, Local
Trumansburg school district has capital project vote Oct. 28
Trumansburg’s school district has an upcoming vote for a capital project that centers on infrastructure and security enhancements, improvements to athletic fields, and mechanical and plumbing upgrades.
11 hours ago in Business, Community, Education, Lifestyle, Local, Regional
State officials cut ribbon at Broome-Tioga BOCES Trade Complex
Officials cut the ribbon last week at Broome-Tioga BOCES' brand-new Trade Complex.
11 hours ago in Community, Crime, Lifestyle, Local
Tompkins County lawmakers accept GIVE grant, Flock Security contract
On October 7, Tompkins County lawmakers considered accepting a grant at the Legislature meeting that would help fund the continued use of Flock Security devices.
11 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional
Elmira Police officer arrested for allegedly leaking investigation information
On October 15, State Police arrested Shyonna Pacheco of the Elmira Police Department (EPD) after an investigation into misconduct.
11 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local
Ovid Library accepting hygiene product donations through Saturday
A hygiene drive at the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library in Ovid runs through October 18.
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