2 soldiers attacked by bear during training at Army base in Alaska

Two soldiers at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, were injured Friday after a brown bear attacked them during a training exercise. “This incident involved two Soldiers participating in a land navigation training exercise,” said a press statement from the 11th Airborne Division to which the soldiers belonged. “Both individuals were injured and are receiving…

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Transgender athlete focuses on what may be her last track season as Supreme Court ruling looms

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (AP) — High school athlete Becky Pepper-Jackson takes her spot in the throwing circle, blocking out any distractions, then spins and launches the discus into the dusk twilight. Her focus is simple. Whether she’s trying to improve on her third-place finish at last year’s West Virginia track and field meet or ignoring naysayers…

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Detroit begins playoffs against Orlando

Orlando Magic (45-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Sunday, 6:30 p.m. ET Line: Pistons -8.5; Over/Under 219.5 Eastern Conference First Round: Pistons host first series advertise Bottom line: The Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. Detroit…

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