Top of the Morning, March 6, 2025 | Sports

Our sports department, recognized as one of the nation’s best for nearly three decades, has received another batch of impressive awards. In the annual Associated Press Sports Editors contest, The News-Gazette was voted Top 10 in two categories: digital (news-gazette.com and IlliniHQ.com) and special sections (Memorial Stadium’s 100-year celebration). It marks our 15th consecutive year…

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Raiders ink star DE to $106.5M extension

Maxx Crosby reveals feelings about Pete Carroll as new Raiders coach Maxx Crosby shares thoughts on Raiders moving on from Antonio Pierce and welcoming Pete Carroll in Las Vegas. He also talks about his partnership with Saxx. Maxx Crosby is sticking around with the Silver and Black. The Las Vegas Raiders announced on Wednesday that…

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Fight Fraud on National Slam the Scam Day

Each year, scammers attempt to deceive individuals by impersonating government officials and reputable agencies to steal money and sensitive information. To combat these fraudulent activities, Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General has designated Thursday, March 6, 2025, as the 6th Annual National Slam the Scam Day—an initiative to raise awareness about government imposter scams…

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Texas sports journalists in USA TODAY Network win four national APSE awards

Journalists in the USA TODAY Network in Texas were recently honored by the Associated Press Sports Editors in its annual contest for top sports journalism from 2024, with The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Wichita Falls Times-Record and Corpus Christi Caller-Times garnering four national awards. The Times-Record and Caller-Times newspapers compete in the D Division, comprised of small…

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