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Twins coach Mike Bell, brother of Reds manager, dies at 46

Minnesota Twins bench coach Mike Bell has died of kidney cancer. He was 46. He's the younger brother of Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell. The Twins planned to play their exhibition game as scheduled Friday night, at the request of Bell’s family to take the field in his honor. Mike Bell is survived by his wife and three children. He had surgery in January to remove a growth that was discovered earlier that month. He spent one season with the Twins. Prior to that, he had 13 years with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization in player development. Bell played briefly for the Cincinnati Reds in 2000.

Michigan attorney general ends campus probe tied to Nassar

The Michigan attorney general is ending her investigation of what Michigan State University might have known about Larry Nassar, the sports doctor who assaulted gymnasts. Dana Nessel says she can't move forward because the university has refused to provide thousands of documents. Michigan State says it won't change its position that the documents are protected by attorney-client privilege. Nassar was a campus doctor who is now serving decades in prison for sexual assault and child pornography crimes. He molested women and girls, especially gymnasts, under the guise of treatment. Michigan State says attorney-client privilege is a “fundamental legal right.”

Barrier Falls: Woman Officiates Men’s Qualifier In Americas

Barrier falls: Woman officiate men's World Cup qualifiers

Kathryn Nesbitt is a 32-year-old soccer referee from Philadelphia. She became a pioneer as FIFA appointed women to work on-field officials for men’s World Cup qualifiers. She served as an assistant referee when Canada opened with a 5-1 rout of Bermuda at Orlando. A former competitive figure skater and chemistry professor, she worked 18 MLS games last year and was voted the league’s assistant referee of the year. She can't point toward any instance of sexism aimed at her. She says: "I think I was treated the same way a new referee would be treated.”

In likely California recall, energizing Latino voters is key

California Latinos, who have borne the brunt of pandemic deaths and job losses in the state, are a critical voting bloc for Gov. Gavin Newsom as he fights to save his political career. The Democratic governor is likely to face a recall election later this year, giving voters the power to choose whether he should be removed from office. Latinos are the largest racial or ethnic group in California. With a special election looming, Latino advocates say their communities will be looking for engagement and a more robust policy response to address the effects of the pandemic.

The Latest: Sabres Interim Coach Cleared From Covid Protocol

The Latest: Sabres to have limited number of fans at 4 games

The Buffalo Sabres are welcoming a limited number of fans to attend four more games this season. Tickets go on sale Monday for upcoming April games against the New York Rangers, Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins. Fans will be allowed in if they have proof of being fully vaccinated 14 days before the game, or proof of a negative PCR COVID-19 test within three days of the game. The Sabres added another option of proof of a negative antigen COVID-19 test within six hours of the doors opening. The Sabres have had fans only once this season. They honored front-line health care workers last week.

Arkansas governor signs medical conscience objections law

Arkansas’ governor has signed into law a measure that would allow doctors to refuse to treat someone because of moral or religious objections. Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday signed the legislation, despite objections that it would give medical providers broad powers to turn away LGBTQ patients and others. The measure says health care workers and institutions have the right to not participate in non-emergency treatments that violate their conscience. The new law won’t take effect until late this summer. The measure is among several targeting transgender people advancing through Arkansas’ legislature.

VP to focus on border diplomacy; no immediate plans to visit

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris won’t be on the ground at the Southwest border anytime soon as she leads efforts to address a rise in migrants trying to enter the country. Harris has no plans to visit the…

ThredUp's shares pop in stock market debut

Shares of ThredUp rose more than 40% in their stock market debut Friday, reflecting investor enthusiasm for the online seller of second-hand women's and children's clothing. Late Thursday, ThredUp’s initial public offering of 12 million shares was priced at $14 a share, the high end of its expected range of $12 to $14. That raised about $168 million before underwriting fees. The shares opened at $18.25 and closed at $20. ThredUp’s debut comes as the resale market has remained resilient during the pandemic, benefiting from shoppers’ accelerated shift online and customers’ steadfast focus on second-hand goods as they become more conscious about the environment.

Coroner's report: Ohio officer shot Andre Hill four times

A coroner's report shows that an Ohio police officer charged with fatally shooting Andre Hill shot him four times. The report released Friday by the Franklin County Coroner's Office says Hill was shot once in the chest and three times in his right leg. Ex-Columbus police officer Adam Coy, who is white, shot the 47-year-old Hill, who is Black, as Hill walked out of a garage holding a cell phone on Dec. 22. The city fired Coy, who has been charged with murder and is out on a $1 million bond. Coy has pleaded not guilty.

Champion Miocic sees improved Ngannou before UFC 260 rematch

No UFC heavyweight has made more title defenses or landed more punches than Stipe Miocic. He has knocked out nearly every significant opponent of his generation, leaving little doubt he’s the most accomplished heavyweight ever to step inside a mixed martial arts cage. And the champion is still a betting underdog Saturday night at UFC 260 against Francis Ngannou, an opponent he thoroughly dominated three years ago. Even with Miocic’s unmatched list of accomplishments, some bookies and fans apparently will never process the notion of a 38-year-old with a second full-time job beating the extraordinary athletes dotting the UFC heavyweight roster.

Prosecutor: Man Charged With 1 Murder Confessed He Killed 16

Man held in New Jersey killing charged in New Mexico deaths

A man accused in the beating death of a New Jersey resident he claimed sexually abused him as a child has been charged with killing his ex-wife and two others in New Mexico in what investigators call a complicated case spanning multiple states. The charges Friday come after investigators searched a house where Sean Lannon, his ex-wife and their children lived in the city of Grants along with storage units and other locations. The remains of Jennifer Lannon, two of her friends and an Albuquerque man were found earlier this month inside a vehicle at an Albuquerque airport parking garage. Charges related to the death of the Albuquerque man have yet to be filed.

Ap Source: 49ers Trade Up For No. 3 Pick From Dolphins

49ers trade up to acquire No. 3 pick from Dolphins

The San Francisco 49ers have made a big move to grab their quarterback of the future by trading up with Miami for the No. 3 pick in next month’s draft. The Niners are trading their No. 12 pick along with first-round picks in 2022 and 2023 and a third-rounder in 2022 to get the third pick. ESPN first reported the deal. The Dolphins then immediately traded the 12th pick, the 123rd pick and a 2022 first-rounder to Philadelphia for the No. 6 and No. 156 pick in the draft, the Eagles announced.

Red Sox scratch E-Rod from opener; Eovaldi to pitch instead

The Boston Red Sox have scratched Eduardo Rodriguez as their opening day starter because of a “dead arm” that pushed back his final spring tuneup. Nathan Eovaldi will face the Baltimore Orioles in the April 1 opener instead. Manager Alex Cora says Rodriguez missed a bullpen session on Wednesday, two days after lasting just two innings in a spring training start against Tampa Bay. He played catch Thursday and felt fine. Rodriguez was also supposed to start the 2020 opener before coming down with COVID-19 and related heart problems. Eovaldi started the opener in Rodriguez’s place last year will do so again next week.

Wework Attempts To Go Public Again, This Time Through A Spac

WeWork stock offer comes amid doubtful need for office space

NEW YORK (AP) — Uncertainty about demand for office space in a global pandemic is a big risk that investors will have to weigh as WeWork makes a second run at a public stock offering. A year after the novel…

UCLA, USC go from late night to NCAA prime-time spotlight

UCLA and Southern California are in the regional semifinals of the same men's NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2007 and the third time overall. The Bruins and Trojans are crosstown rivals but both have built tournament runs on similar traits, including strong coaching and great defense with local players leading the way. The Pac-12 Conference is assured of at least one team in the Elite Eight with USC facing Oregon in a West Region matchup Sunday night. UCLA also plays Sunday when it meets Alabama for a spot in the East Region final.

Democrats Seek Government Records In Capitol Riot Probe

Pelosi taps DC National Guard head to lead House security

The commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard is becoming the House’s first African American sergeant-at-arms. Maj. Gen. William Walker will lead House security measures as Congress is still dealing with the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and figuring out how to keep lawmakers safe. Walker was closely involved with the security that day as he sent troops to back up overwhelmed Capitol Police. He will replace Paul Irving, who resigned immediately after the insurrection. Walker’s appointment comes as the House is ramping up its investigations into the insurrection on Jan. 6.

3 students cited in theft of rare tree in Wisconsin

Police who were stumped by the theft of a rare pine tree in November from the University of Wisconsin Arboretum say they have cracked the case. UW-Madison police said Friday that three 19-year-old university students stole the tree as a “pledge” activity for the Chi Phi fraternity, which hasn't been recognized as an official student organization since 2015. Police say they acted on a tip. The three admitted to purchasing a chainsaw, renting a U-Haul and stealing the 25-foot Algonquin Pillar Swiss Mountain pine. Each of them was cited for removing the tree, which is punishable by a $200 fine.

Myanmar protest deaths reach 320 as US, UK, impose sanctions

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — The toll of protesters confirmed killed in Myanmar since last month’s military takeover has reached 320, a group that verifies details of deaths and arrests announced Friday. Myanmar’s Assistance Association for Political Prisoners said its tally…

Latest deadly shooting adds to spate of Chicago homicides

Authorities say two people opened fire at a Chicago gathering, killing one person and wounding seven others in the second such attack on the city’s South Side in the past two weeks. Police say two males opened fire early Friday at the “pop-up party” in the Ashburn neighborhood, killing a 26-year-old man and leaving the wounded hospitalized in conditions ranging from fair to critical. The shooting followed a March 14 attack at a pop-up party in the Park Manor neighborhood where two people were killed and at least a dozen others were wounded. Fatal shootings appear to be picking up in Chicago even after a year in which they jumped dramatically, from 495 in 2019 to 769 in 2020.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry dies at 84

Pulitzer Prize-winning Texas author Larry McMurtry has died at the age of 84. McMurtry penned almost 50 books and dozens of screenplays during a career that spanned over half a century, often depicting the American West. He won the 1986 Pulitzer Prize for “Lonesome Dove,” the tale of a cattle drive during the 1870s. It was made into a popular television miniseries. Several of McMurtry’s books became feature films, including the Oscar-winning films “The Last Picture Show” and “Terms of Endearment.” He also co-wrote the Oscar-winning screenplay for “Brokeback Mountain.”

Blues Hockey Great Bob Plager Killed In Car Accident

Medical examiner: Cardiac event, not accident, killed Plager

A medical examiner says former St. Louis Blues defenseman Bob Plager likely died of a “cardiac event,” not injuries from an accident on an interstate highway. Plager was alone in his car Wednesday afternoon when it crashed into a minivan and then a concrete median on Interstate 64 near downtown St. Louis. The medical examiner performed an autopsy and says Plager didn’t sustain any injuries that would have been life-threatening. Further tests and routine toxicology results are still to come. Plager was an original member of the Blues when the team launched in 1967 and remained associated with the franchise until his death.

NASA gives all clear: Earth safe from asteroid for 100 years

NASA has given Earth the all clear for the next century from a particularly menacing asteroid. The space agency announced this week that new telescope observations have ruled out any chance of the asteroid Apophis smacking Earth in 2068. That's the same 1,100-foot space rock that was supposed to come frighteningly close in 2029 and again in 2036. NASA ruled out any chance of a strike during those two close approaches a while ago. But a potential 2068 collision still loomed. The asteroid is now officially off NASA's “risk list.”

Analysis: How the trade deadline could pay some dividends

Some of the deals made at the NBA trade deadline will not register much of a blip. And it says something about the busiest trade deadline in 35 years when the biggest news of the day was a trade that didn’t happen. That was Kyle Lowry remaining a Toronto Raptor. That said, there were some moves that have potential to affect the postseason races. And the winners could very well be Denver, Boston, Chicago, Miami, the Clippers and Atlanta.

The lost year: Minor leaguers reflect on a canceled season

Following a year without a season due to the coronavirus pandemic, thousands of minor league players are finally returning to work. Minor league spring training is set to open next week after the big leaguers vacate camps in Florida and Arizona. Many haven't played in a game since 2019, and players found creative ways to stay in shape and stay sharp. One player told The Associated Press he built his own mound from scratch, and another said he began power lifting truck parts when he couldn't access a real gym.

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