Новости за 12.03.2017

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s Family of Farmers group is planning a celebration of the state’s Agriculture Day at the Statehouse. The organization will recognize the economic and cultural contributions that agriculture makes to Indiana during the March 21 celebration. The event is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Indiana Statehouse’s north atrium. Organizers

The 2017 crop of fantasy shortstops can’t really be summed up in your typical terms like “stacked,” ”terrible,” ”shallow” or “deep.” It’s a true mixed bag — a handful of studs, some late-round sleepers, the usual assortment of defensive specialists with little power, and scattered head-scratchers like Freddy Galvis, who hit as many home runs

INDIANAPOLIS — People were evacuated from the Indianapolis Jewish Community Center after it received its second bomb threat in less than two weeks. Indianapolis police searched the building on the city’s north side Sunday afternoon and issued an all-clear after nothing suspicious was found. The center then reopened. The center was also closed for about

LONDON — Son Heung-min left with the match ball, Harry Kane with a protective boot. Kane limped off after twisting his right ankle under a 10th-minute challenge against Millwall, but Son conjured up a hat trick to propel Tottenham to a 6-0 rout Sunday of the third-tier side to reach the FA Cup semifinals. “It

Second base looks like one of the better positions in fantasy baseball for 2017, but a closer look reveals the pool is not as deep as it appears. Among the top 12, there are plenty of core players that fantasy owners should look to draft. There are several players at the position who should be

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — Emma Souder scored 20 points to lead five Mercer County players in double figures in an 85-71 victory over Franklin County 85-71 Sunday for its first KHSAA Sweet 16 Girls Basketball Tournament championship. Mercer County (31-6), ranked fourth in the final Associated Press state poll, got 71 points from its five

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Anna Niki Stamolamprou scored 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead Robert Morris to its third straight NCAA Tournament with a 65-52 win over Bryant in the championship game of the Northeast Conference Tournament on Sunday. Rebeca Navarro added 12 points and Megan Smith had 11 with six assists for

NEW YORK — David Villa scored two goals and NYCFC newcomers Rodney Wallace and Maxi Moralez added one each in a 4-0 victory that overshadowed the MLS debut of 2016 Hermann Trophy winner Ian Harkes for D.C. United on Sunday. Neither team scored in its opener last week but NYCFC (1-1-0) got off to a

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Labor Department has been delayed until later this month. Alexander Acosta had been slated to appear before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Wednesday. But a spokesman for the panel’s chairman, Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander, says the hearing

College basketball teams across the United States are about to find out how impressive their seasons really were. And 68 teams will have a shot to prove they’re even better, with a path toward winning the NCAA Tournament. The Division I men’s basketball committee is selecting 36 at-large teams that will make up the field

NEW ORLEANS — Jordon Varnado struggled with his shooting for much of the game Sunday, but he came through when Troy needed him most. He finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds and the Trojans defeated Texas State 59-53 in the championship game of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament at Lakefront Arena. Sixth-seeded Troy (22-14)

MEXICO CITY — Mexican sports fans mourned a weekend without soccer Sunday after referees refused to officiate at games in protest of the Mexican league’s decision not to impose tougher punishments on two players who shoved officials. The sports newspaper Record published a banner headline Sunday reading “We are going to miss you!” It carried

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Latest on the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (all times local): 12:10 p.m. Officials with the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race say an injured dog that died while being flown to Anchorage showed signs of overheating. The 2-year-old male on musher Scott Smith’s team died Friday while in transit from the

KATY, Texas — Maggie Proffitt had 21 points to lead top-seeded Central Arkansas to its second straight NCAA Tournament berth with a 60-35 victory over Stephen F. Austin in the Southland Conference championship on Sunday. Proffitt shot 9 of 15 from the field as Central Arkansas shot 48 percent and outrebounded SFA 39-26. “It feels

BUCHAREST, Romania — About 2,000 people have gathered in the Romanian capital to offer support to the anti-corruption authority and protest a proposal to grant amnesty to prisoners convicted of graft. Protesters assembled outside government offices Sunday evening and later marched through the capital, waving Romanian flags yelling “Resignation!” and “We won’t give up!” and

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Kansas City catcher Salvador Perez is set to have another test on his left knee after getting injured in a collision with Royals backup catcher Drew Butera in the World Baseball Classic. Perez is returning to the Royals’ spring training camp on Monday and will have an MRI. The four-time All-Star and

PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain responded to its Champions League humiliation against Barcelona by scraping past the worst team in the French league. Sunday’s 2-1 win against last-placed Lorient will do little to wipe away the embarrassment of making history midweek when PSG lost 6-1 to become the first side eliminated from the knockout stage after

TIRANA, Albania — Albania’s prime minister says that four Cabinet ministers will step down and devote themselves to campaigning for the June 18 parliamentary election. Edi Rama said Sunday that the ministers of interior, health, social wellbeing and the state minister for local affairs, who are part of his governing Socialist Party’s leadership, “will focus

KATY, Texas — Maggie Proffitt scored 21 points to lead Central Arkansas to a 60-35 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Sunday in the Southland Conference Tournament championship for its 17th consecutive victory and a repeat appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Proffitt was 9-of-12 shooting with Taylor Baudoin adding 13 points and nine rebounds, Kierra

NEW YORK — Washington Capitals defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk has been suspended two games for charging Los Angeles Kings defenseman Kevin Gravel. The NHL announced the suspension Sunday about six hours before the Capitals were to play the Anaheim Ducks. Shattenkirk will miss that game and the Capitals’ home game Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. Shattenkirk

CAMARILLO, Calif. — The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline rose 2 cents nationally during the past two weeks, to $2.35. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday that despite the rise, gas prices are poised to dip slightly because crude oil costs are falling and refinery production is strong. The national average is

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions have agreed to a deal with guard T.J. Lang, another significant move to bolster their offensive line in a busy offseason. Agent Mike McCartney acknowledged the three-year agreement Sunday on Twitter. Detroit also signed tackle Rick Wagner in recent days and could have an upgraded offensive line next season even

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — John Calipari wanted a physical game for his eighth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats before the NCAA Tournament. He got just that Sunday from Arkansas with a couple of added bonuses of both winning yet another Southeastern Conference Tournament title with his Wildcats keeping their poise under pressure aside from Malik Monk celebrating a couple

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars have released veteran defensive tackle Roy Miller, choosing to go younger and cheaper at the position. The 29-year-old Miller was due a $400,000 roster bonus Monday and would have counted more than $4 million against the salary cap in 2017. Former undrafted rookie Abry Jones is expected to take

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks handed over a fast start to Corey Crawford, and the All-Star goaltender carried them home. Crawford made a season-high 42 saves, and the Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Sunday to pull within a point of the Central Division leaders. Patrick Kane and Artemi Panarin scored on Chicago’s first