February, 2024

• 26 February

  ‘Past Lives,’ ‘American Fiction’ and ‘The Holdovers’ are big winners at Independent Spirit Awards

  Celine Song’s quiet romance “Past Lives” won two of the biggest awards at the Film Independent Spirit Awards Sunday afternoon, including best feature and best director. Other big winners were Cord Jefferson’s comedic satire “ American Fiction,” with Jeffrey Wright winning for lead performer; and Alexander Payne’s “ The Holdovers,” which won prizes for Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa. …

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• 26 February

  Ohio High School Basketball Poll

  

  The Top Ten teams in the Associated Press Ohio high school basketball poll with first-place votes in parentheses, won-loss record, and total points: DIVISION I 1. Cin. Moeller (7) 21-1 108 2. Cle. St. Ignatius (4) 19-3 87 3. Garfield Hts. 21-1 85 4. Lewis Center Olentangy Orange 21-1 79 5. Findlay 20-2 73 6. Delaware Hayes 21-1 57 7. …

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• 26 February

  Michigan Girls Prep Basketball Poll

  

  The top 10 teams in the Michigan Associated Press high school basketball poll, with records in parentheses. Totals are based on 15 points for a first-place vote, 14 for second,etc.: Division 1 School Record Total Points 1. West Bloomfield (5) (18-1) 75 2. Rockford (21-1) 70 3. East Kentwood (18-3) 59 4. Belleville (18-2) 54 5. DeWitt (19-2) 52 6. …

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• 26 February

  Bye-bye, birdie: Maine’s chickadee makes way for state tree and North Star on new license plate

  AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Bye-bye birdie: Maine’s chickadee is making way for other images on a new license plate unveiled Monday that gives homage to an old flag growing in popularity and reappearing on hats, tote bags and T-shirts. The plate features a tall green pine — the state tree — and the North Star, icons featured on the state’s …

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• 26 February

  Aliados de Navalny dicen que había conversaciones para intercambiarlo por prisionero ruso

  

  Poco antes de la muerte de Alexei Navalny se negociaba su intercambio por un ruso encarcelado en Alemania, revelaron el lunes aliados del líder opositor ruso. “Alexei Navalny podría estar sentado aquí hoy. No es una figura retórica”, dijo en una declaración por video María Pevchikh, quien vive fuera de Rusia. Agregó que recibió confirmación de que las negociaciones estaban …

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• 25 February

  Tulane plays UAB following Forbes’ 21-point game

  The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. UAB Blazers (17-9, 9-4 AAC) at Tulane Green Wave (13-12, 4-9 AAC) New Orleans; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Green Wave -2.5; over/under is 161.5 BOTTOM …

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• 25 February

  Patty Tavatanakit wins LPGA Thailand by one stroke

  

  CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) — Local favorite Patty Tavatanakit held off a fast-finishing Albane Valenzuela to clinch the LPGA Thailand by one stroke on Sunday. The 24-year-old Bangkok native showcased her prowess with a brilliant approach shot to tap in an easy birdie on the final hole to card a final round 67, finishing at 21 under-par-267 at Siam Country Club …

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• 25 February

  ‘One Love’ receives more love at the box office, claiming No. 1 spot for second straight week

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — For a second straight week, biopic “ Bob Marley: One Love ” continues to exceed expectations by claiming the No. 1 spot at the box office, overcoming two debut films and Sony’s “Madame Web” that’s still producing subpar numbers. The Paramount film starring Kingsley Ben-Adir pulled in $13.5 million during its second week of release. The …

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• 25 February

  Sarabia’s goal secures Wolves a 1-0 win against last-place Sheffield United

  WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Pablo Sarabia headed Wolverhampton to a 1-0 win against last-place Sheffield United in the Premier League on Sunday. Sarabia’s 30th-minute strike settled the game at Molineux and consigned Sheffield United to a fifth loss in its last six games. Relegation is looking increasingly likely for Chris Wilder’s team and to compound the Blades manager’s concerns, he …

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• 25 February

  Chicago Blackhawks retire Chris Chelios’ No. 7 jersey

  CHICAGO (AP) — Watching his No. 7 rise into the rafters at the United Center, well, that traveled far beyond Chris Chelios’ wildest imagination. “I’m not going to say it’s a dream come true because it was never a dream,” Chelios said. “You know, I wanted to make the NHL once I knew I had a chance. It’s crazy.” Chelios’ …

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