Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Fauci bullish on prospects for U.S. vaccine, not worried about China winning race
By Julie Steenhuysen (Reuters) - The leading U.S. expert on infectious diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci, predicted on Wednesday the country will meet its goal of a coronavirus vaccine by year's end and was...
Jul 15, 2020
St. Thomas receives NCAA waiver to join league in 2021-22
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Summit League) - The University of St. Thomas found out Wednesday that it will officially become the 10th member of The Summit League and participate in each of the league's 19 spon...
Jul 15, 2020
Child YouTube star Ryan Kaji adds lockdown fun, virus education to repertoire
(Reuters) - Young YouTube sensation Ryan Kaji's star has kept rising during the coronavirus lockdowns. The eight-year-old, who first began his channel "Ryan's World" on YouTube to review toys for fami...
Jul 15, 2020
Canadian businessman, California mom get prison terms in U.S. college scandal
By Nate Raymond BOSTON (Reuters) - A Canadian businessman who once played professional football and a California woman were sentenced to prison and fined on Wednesday after admitting they participated...
Jul 15, 2020
Pelicans' Holiday donating remaining 2020 salary for social justice
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday announced Wednesday that he will donate the remainder of his 2020 salary, up to $5.3 million, to social justice causes. Holiday and his wife, former U.S. women'...
Jul 15, 2020
Tiger's return spurs heavy betting action
Tiger Woods hasn't played tournament golf for five months but his return to the PGA Tour at The Memorial Tournament is providing another boost to sportsbooks. Despite being +2500 to win the tournament...
Jul 15, 2020
Philadelphia clarifies: Eagles might have fans in stands
A day after suggesting that no fans would be permitted at Eagles home games this season, the city of Philadelphia clarified the message on Wednesday. The mayor's office provided a statement that said ...
Jul 15, 2020
Argentina halts China exports from six meat plants after COVID-19 found
By Hugh Bronstein and Maximilian Heath BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina has temporarily suspended exports to China from six meat packing plants after cases of the novel coronavirus were found among ...
Jul 15, 2020
MSU and UofM coaches encourage Michiganders to mask up
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Despite their rivalries, Michigan's Big Ten schools are teaming up to encourage everyone to mask up. During a press briefing on Wednesday Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Michi...
Jul 15, 2020
'Strange' not to be defending The Open title: Lowry
Shane Lowry expected to be doing plenty of press conferences this week, he just didn't expect to be doing them in Dublin, Ohio. The Open Championship was canceled in April due to the coronavirus pande...
Jul 15, 2020
