COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Thousands of people in one of South Carolina’s most conservative counties roared when Donald Trump promised to cut federal funding on “Day 1” for schools pushing what he called “transgender insanity” onto children. “And I can’t even believe I have to say it, but I do have to say it,” Trump told the crowd this month. …

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — In Adam Silver’s eyes, the NBA’s new 65-game policy is working. The commissioner, in his annual All-Star weekend news conference, said Saturday night he believes the league’s rules, which mandate players must generally play in at least 65 games to be eligible for postseason awards, have had their intended effect. “I can tell you that the number …

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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael is improving after contracting a staph infection at a suburban hospital, and his family hopes he returns home early this week, his wife said Sunday in a statement. The 66-year-old McMichael, who went public with an ALS diagnosis three years ago, has been hospitalized since Thursday. His family hopes to have him …

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ANAHEIM, California, EE.UU. (AP) — Ilia Topuria conservó su condición invicta al derrotar a Alexander Volkanovski en el segundo asalto para apoderarse del título pluma el sábado, en la función UFC 298. Topuria (15-0) puso fin así al reinado de cuatro años del australiano Volkanovski. El georgiano, quien reside y entrena en España, controló el asalto inicial de su primer …

Los Angeles Kings (26-16-10, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (24-20-7, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Penguins -122, Kings +102; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Los Angeles Kings after Sidney Crosby’s two-goal game against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Penguins’ 4-1 win. Pittsburgh has …