Alabama-based author Randi Pink announced her hope to visit Pine-Richland after the district’s school board voted not to include her novel, “Angel of Greenwood,” in its ninth -grade language arts classes.

The Miami Dolphins will play in the NFL’s first-ever regular-season game in Spain when Madrid hosts a matchup next season at iconic Bernabeu Stadium, the league announced Friday.

The New York Jets interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley on Friday for their head coach vacancy.

NEW YORK — Turning their attention to the bullpen, the New York Mets have agreed with free agent left-hander A.J. Minter on a two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press on Friday.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons on Friday announced they interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown as the team continued its search for a defensive coordinator.

LOS ANGELES — The local sports community has reached out to help those impacted by the massive wildfires that have devastated parts of Los Angeles County for more than a week.

Jason Dailey has become the go-to managerial stopgap for municipalities in the Alle-Kiski Valley facing the sudden departure of their chief administrators.

NEW YORK — Rapper Busta Rhymes has been accused of repeatedly punching another man in the face, police said Friday.

EAST BERLIN — An American accused of sexually assaulting a college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said “So I raped you” was ordered held without bail Friday during a court hearing in Pennsylvania.

With one arm in a sling, Highlands seventh grader Emily Svorcek struggled to put her socks on using only her other hand.