Son of famed Michigan coach says doctor molested him, too

DETROIT (AP) — A son of legendary University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler was among the hundreds of men who were sexually assaulted by a campus doctor, and he will speak publicly about the abuse along with two players who also were victims in the 1970s and ’80s, lawyers said Wednesday. Matt Schembechler, Daniel…

McAuliffe win sets up Virginia clash with outsider Youngkin

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Terry McAuliffe, a longtime fixture of Democratic politics, handily won his party’s nomination for Virginia governor in his quest for a second term, setting up what’s expected to be a hotly contested general election against a wealthy businessman and political newcomer, GOP nominee Glenn Youngkin. In his victory speech Tuesday night,…

Ohtani’s 470-ft shot tops Halos’ HR barrage, 8-1 win over KC

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit the longest homer of his major league career in the first inning, and the surging Los Angeles Angels pounded five homers in an 8-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Ohtani’s 17th homer of the season was a 470-foot shot deep into the outfield bleachers…

Bassitt stymies D-backs, Arizona drops 18th in a row on road

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Chris Bassitt struck out six over seven strong innings to win his sixth consecutive decision, and the Oakland Athletics beat Arizona 5-2 on Tuesday night to send the Diamondbacks to a franchise-record 18th straight road defeat. Bassitt (6-2) walked one and allowed two runs on four hits. Christian Walker led off…

US likely to miss goal of 70% partially vaccinated by July 4

The Biden administration insists that even if the goal isn’t reached, it will have little effect on the overall U.S. recovery.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Comfort dog helps patient with phobia about needles receive COVID-19 vaccine in Sammamish

The patient said that, with the pup’s help, it was the easiest time they’ve ever had with a shot.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

GSL basketball roundup: Teagen Hoard scores 29 points, Central Valley boys down Ferris – Tue, 08 Jun 2021 PST

Roundup of Tuesday’s Greater Spokane League boys and girls basketball.  Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Wildfire ‘smoke taint’ compromises Woodinville winery’s 2020 vintage

Betz Family Winery owners said last year’s wildfires in Washington, Oregon and California impacted the flavor profiles of their latest vintage.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

John Blanchette: Early heartbreak didn’t deter Mike Roth at Gonzaga, it only made him want to help the school succeed even more – Tue, 08 Jun 2021 PST

It isn’t quite Michael Jordan getting cut from his high school team, but it’s less apocryphal and tells you just as much about its subject as the shoe king’s story says about him. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Helcris Olivarez’ up–and-down season continues, Spokane Indians fall to Vancouver Canadians – Tue, 08 Jun 2021 PST

Helcris Olivarez has a lot going for him as a starting pitcher. His repertoire includes an “electric” fastball – according to Spokane Indians manager Scott Little – which tops out at 97 mph, and he complements it with a power curve and developing changeup. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News…

EXPLAINER: Just how vulnerable is the internet?

BOSTON (AP) — An outage at a little-known firm that speeds up access to websites knocked a lot of top internet destinations offline on Tuesday, disrupting business and leisure for untold millions globally. The problem was quickly resolved. The company, Fastly, blamed a configuration error in its technology. But the incident — Fastly’s traffic dropped…

Texas mom says she posed as student to push for security

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A Texas mom arrested for posing as her daughter at a middle school says she did it to push for better security on campus. Casey Garcia, 30, was arrested on one count each of criminal trespass and tampering with government records, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office officials said. She also…

Through injuries, canceled seasons and Safeway stints, UW Pac-12 men’s discus champ Elijah Mason keeps moving

When the 2020 outdoor track and field season was canceled, reigning Pac-12 men’s discus champ Elijah Mason kept moving — even accepting a job at Safeway. Now, UW’s decorated discus thrower is back where he belongs. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Amid uncertainty, schools prepare for paid athlete endorsers

There is Arizona Edge and Buffs with a Brand. Oklahoma State rolled out OSU Elite and Texas Tech launched Beyond Verified. Florida State unveiled Apex in April with a social media video that included clips of former Seminoles sports stars from Deion Sanders to Burt Reynolds. The program Alabama created to help its athletes monetize…

Virginia voters picking Democratic nominee for governor

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Voters on Tuesday will decide the Democratic nominee in this year’s closely watched race for Virginia governor, whittling down a five-person field in which former Gov. Terry McAuliffe is widely viewed as having a commanding lead. McAuliffe, a longtime Democratic Party fundraiser who previously held office from 2014-2018, is seeking a…

Colonial Pipeline CEO faces Congress Tuesday about ransomware attack

Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount is expected to explain his decision to authorize a $4.4 million ransom payment, most of which has been recovered.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

2 face arraignment in road-rage shooting that killed boy, 6

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California couple could face a murder charge over a road rage shooting that killed a 6-year-old boy last month on a freeway, authorities said. Marcus Anthony Eriz, 24, and Wynne Lee, 23, were expected to be arraigned Tuesday in the death of Aiden Leos, who was shot as…

Seattle flight attendant alleges Alaska Airlines uniform policy is discriminatory

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said the uniform policies discriminate against non-binary and gender non-conforming flight attendants.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Gearing up for the first vaccine lottery: How Washington will pick winners

Winners will have 72 hours from the time of notice to call lottery officials back and claim their prize or they will be disqualified from winning.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Prep roundup: Ayden Barbour leads Pullman boys over Shadle Park at top of 2A standings – Mon, 07 Jun 2021 PST

Roundup of Monday’s high school sports action from the Greater Spokane League and across Eastern Washington. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Third man charged in Swinyard Park shots fired case; suspects face new charges from separate assault – Mon, 07 Jun 2021 PST

Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a third suspect involved in a shots fired incident last week at Swinyard Park in Deer Park. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

AP Interview: Outgoing commissioner Larry Scott says final score on his Pac-12 tenure still to be determined – Mon, 07 Jun 2021 PST

Larry Scott’s volatile 11-year tenure as Pac-12 commissioner is in its final month. The conference announced in January he would be stepping down June 30. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

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