RENO, Nev. — Nevada health officials have confirmed the state’s first known case of a coronavirus variant that was originally identified in South Africa. The Nevada State Public Health Laboratory said Thursday the mutated version of the virus was … [Continue reading] about The Latest: Nevada has 1st confirmed case of SAfrica variant
Playing 2 seasons in 1 year could take toll on FCS players
North Dakota State has played 16 football games in a season twice and no fewer than 14 every year since 2010. Now imagine the Bison playing 27 or 28 in a calendar year. It could happen, considering they have won eight of the last nine Football … [Continue reading] about Playing 2 seasons in 1 year could take toll on FCS players
Pro Fighters League raises $65 million for growth, expansion
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Professional Fighters League says it has raised $65 million in new financing to boost its expansion and growth. The mixed martial arts promotion announced in a statement Thursday that the money will go toward talent acquisition … [Continue reading] about Pro Fighters League raises $65 million for growth, expansion
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Stocks ended mostly lower on Wall Street Wednesday as losses by technology and industrial companies offset gains in other parts of the market. The S&P 500 edged down less than 0.1%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq gave back 0.6%. Small-company stocks … [Continue reading] about How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Ivy League cancels spring sports conference season again
NEW YORK (AP) — For the second straight year the Ivy League will not hold a spring sports conference season, the school presidents announced Thursday. The Ivy League presidents wrote in a joint statement that they decided to cancel the spring sports … [Continue reading] about Ivy League cancels spring sports conference season again