Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to comeback win over Cardinals
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Maybe a team should’ve drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the 5 on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night. King, who was ...
Court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms in the second phase of a landmark trial. Judge Bryan Biedscheid said in a ruling late Thursday that the bulk of the money — $420 million — ...
What construction can't stop: The spirit of downtown Escanaba
ESCANABA — It is no secret that the construction on Ludington Street has been difficult for our downtown businesses this summer. Reduced parking, constantly changing traffic patterns, and torn-up sidewalks have forced downtown businesses to adapt daily since the construction began in the spring. For many customers, the easiest option has been simply to drive somewhere else and avoid the construction altogether. Yet, despite all of these obstacles, something remarkable has revealed itself. Construction has tested our downtown businesses, but what it hasn’t done is quiet the spirit ...
Today in Sports Aug. 8
1902 — The United States, led by William Larned, beats Britain three matches to two to capture the Davis Cup. 1903 — Britain wins the Davis Cup by beating the United States 4-1. 1936 — At the Berlin Olympics, the United States finishes 1-2-3 in the men’s decathlon. Glenn Morris sets a world record with 7,900 points, followed by Robert Clark and Jack Parker. 1981 — Shiaway St. Pat, driven by Ray Remmen, wins the first Hambletonian Stakes run at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J. in four heats. 1982 — Ray Floyd, who shot a record 63 in the opening round, wins the PGA ...