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Cowboys reward chief scout Will McClay’s loyalty with 2-year contract extension

Every time an opening for a general manager comes up, Dallas Cowboys vice president of player personnel Will McClay's name gets mentioned. But McClay, who has been with the Cowboys since 2002, has declined to move. On Friday, the Cowboys rewarded his loyalty with a two-year contract … Read More

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Refreshed Gushue ready to defend Brier title

Brad Gushue and his curling team from St. John's made Brier history last spring when they won the Canadian men's curling championship on home ice. – Keith Gosse. With the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics officially in the books, and close to three months to get over his team's shortcoming at …

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Environmental agency to fine Alabama Power $1.25 million

Alabama Power Co. faces a $1.25 million fine for groundwater contamination at five power plants because of coal ash, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management announced Friday. The proposed penalties were announced the same day that power plant owners faced a national deadline … Read More

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Time was right for Connor Williams to begin quest for the NFL

The University of Texas left tackle talked about being a “finisher” as an offensive lineman. He views himself as a tackle at the next level, but is open to moving inside. He spoke positively about the Longhorns' football program and believes it's heading in the right direction under Tom Herman. …

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Dark walls getting you down? Here are tips for painting over them with a lighter shade

Simply use a paint formula containing primer, which provides ample coverage and saves you a step. You might still need a second coat if the contrast between shades is extreme, or if the wall's surface is textured or has become rough with age. In that case, choose a roller with …

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Nor’easter hammers East Coast with heavy rain, strong winds

BOSTON — A major nor'easter pounded the East Coast on Friday, packing heavy rain, intermittent snow and strong winds as residents from the mid-Atlantic to Maine braced for coastal flooding. More than 2,100 flights were canceled by airlines, most spread across airports in the Northeast. An American … Read More

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It’s a win-or-no NCAA Tournament weekend for TCU women’s hoops

Once ranked in the Top 25 after a 7-game winning streak in January, the Horned Frogs are on the bubble as far as the NCAA Tournament goes. They'll have a chance to improve their resume on Saturday when they open up Big 12 Tournament play as the No. 5 seed …

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Sunday letters, March 4

The business of the Water Board is two-fold: Flood control and water supply. Not economic development. Yet they are asking the voters to approve a $250 million bond to salvage Panther Island, heretofore known as Trinity Uptown. When I started writing letters to the editor 15 years ago about this … …

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Tennis player Aidan Drover-Mattinen is The Telegram sports department's choice as athlete of the week. Drover-Mattinen won three titles at the Atlantic indoor championship last weekend at the Greenbelt Tennis Club in St. John's. He took top honours in the under-16 and U18 age groups in singles play, … Read More

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Submissions open for Rabbit Heart Poetry Film Festival

The festival, which has received international attention, is a competition put on by Doublebunny Press for short films that illustrate original poems, all of which are non-performance based. The author of the poem must participate in the making of the production. As well as a $200 prize for Best Overall … …