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Diplomats at Beijing Olympics risk 21 Days in quarantine
China warned foreign diplomats attending the Winter Olympics opening ceremony they could face 21 days in quarantine if they are deemed close contacts of positive cases in the audience. 2 hours ago
Hudson Swafford uses late eagle to break tie and claim American Express
It was his second victory in the tournament in five years.
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Hudson Swafford uses eagle to break tie and claim American Express
It was the second time in five years that he won the tournament.
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Elena Curtoni wins women’s super-G ahead of Beijing Olympics, while Sofia Goggia crashes again
The Italian team said Goggia sprained her left knee, partially tore a cruciate ligament and suffered a “minor fracture” of the fibula bone in her leg — plus some tendon damage.
Gonzaga suspends John Stockton’s season tickets over mask rule
Stockton has come out against COVID-19 vaccines, mask mandates and other protective measures.
Tom Brady’s return to the Bucs next season isn’t a lock
The 44-year-old seven-time Super Bowl champion said in late September he plans to play at least one more season, but he’s indicated several times since that returning will be a family decision.
Islanders 1980s dynasty star Clark Gillies dies at 67
Mr. Gillies had 319 goals and 378 assists in 958 games over 14 seasons with the Islanders and Buffalo Sabres.
Down under, a tennis star cheers for her family’s Buffalo Bills
As a Pittsburgh Steelers fan whose parents ended up buying the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, Jessica Pegula has had to adapt. But she is in deep now, extolling the leadership virtues of quarterback Josh Allen even as she competes in the Australian Open and taking the court in an outfit whose red, white, and blue hues summon the Bills’ colors, thanks to her sponsor thinking ahead.