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Colorado governor: Space Command, US lands agency must stay

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is urging the Biden administration to keep the headquarters of two key U.S. government agencies in Colorado, arguing that the U.S. Space Command and the Bureau of Land Management serve the nation’s interests better if they stay where they are. The Democratic governor is urging Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to review the Trump administration’s announcement that the new U.S. Space Command headquarters will be in Huntsville, Alabama, home to the Army’s Redstone Arsenal. The command provisionally is located at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs. Polis also urged President Biden to keep the BLM headquarters in Grand Junction. The Trump administration moved those headquarters from Washington.

The Weeknd vows to tone it down for his Super Bowl show

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. - AP Entertainment Writer
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The Weeknd may be known for his graphic music videos and performances featuring blood and violence, but the three-time Grammy winner says he will tone down his act during the Super Bowl halftime show. The pop star said he will “keep it PG” during his headliner slot on Sunday. He promised to be “respectful to the viewers.” The halftime show will be different this year due to the pandemic and The Weeknd said he will use different parts of the stadium, but he would not be drawn into specifics of his show. “You have to watch on Sunday,” he said.

Miami faces tough test vs No. 16 Virginia Tech

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No. 16 Virginia Tech (13-4, 7-3) vs. Miami (7-10, 3-9) Watsco Center, Coral Gables, Florida; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 16 Virginia Tech presents a tough challenge for Miami. Miami has won one of its three games against ranked opponents this season. Virginia Tech fell 83-72 at Pittsburgh on Wednesday. SUPER SENIORS: Virginia Tech’s Keve Aluma, Justyn Mutts…

Iowa State looks to knock off No. 9 OU

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Iowa State (2-10, 0-7) vs. No. 9 Oklahoma (11-5, 6-4) Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, Oklahoma; Saturday, 12 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 Oklahoma looks to give Iowa State its 14th straight loss against ranked opponents. Iowa State’s last win vs a ranked opponent came against the then-No. 16 Seton Hall Pirates 76-66 on Dec. 8, 2019. Oklahoma lost 57-52…

New Hampshire, NJIT meet in conference play

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New Hampshire (8-7, 7-5) vs. NJIT (6-8, 5-7) Wellness and Events Center, Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: NJIT plays host to New Hampshire in an America East matchup. New Hampshire won 71-65 in overtime at Binghamton on Sunday. NJIT lost 75-71 loss at home to Maryland-Baltimore County on Tuesday. LEADING THE CHARGE: The versatile Zach Cooks…

NC A&T looks for home win vs FAMU

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Florida A&M (2-8, 1-2) vs. NC A&T (8-9, 4-0) Corbett Sports Center, Greensboro, North Carolina; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: NC A&T looks for its fifth straight win over Florida A&M at Corbett Sports Center. The last victory for the Rattlers at NC A&T was an 83-77 win on Feb. 11, 2017. SAVVY SENIORS: NC A&T has relied heavily…

Toledo looks to extend streak vs Ball State

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Toledo (16-4, 11-1) vs. Ball State (6-9, 4-6) John E. Worthen Arena, Muncie, Indiana; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toledo looks for its sixth straight conference win against Ball State. Toledo’s last MAC loss came against the Akron Zips 95-94 on Jan. 16. Ball State lost 78-58 to Buffalo in its most recent game. SAVVY SENIORS: Ball State has…

Ranked teams meet as No. 18 Mizzou hosts No. 10 Bama

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No. 10 Alabama (15-4, 10-0) vs. No. 18 Missouri (12-3, 5-3) Mizzou Arena, Columbia, Missouri; Saturday, 12 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Two ranked teams meet as No. 10 Alabama visits No. 18 Missouri in a SEC showdown. Alabama has one win and one loss against ranked opponents this season, while Missouri has won three of its four games against ranked…

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VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPORTS Despite COVID-19 issues, Australian Open expected to start on time UNDATED (AP) — The Australian Open tournament director expects the year’s first tennis major to start as scheduled next week despite 160 players being among the 507 people forced back into isolation after a hotel quarantine worker tested positive for COVID-19. Craig Tiley told reporters, “We will be…

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NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers handle Hornets for 4th straight win UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers now enjoy a 3-game lead in the NBA’s Atlantic Division and improved their record to an Eastern Conference-leading 16-6 while continuing to dominate the Charlotte Hornets. Joel Embiid (joh-EHL’ ehm-BEED’) had 34 points and 11 rebounds in the Sixers’ 14th straight win over the Hornets, 118-111….