Shriffin in pole position for slalom gold

BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) - American Mikaela Shiffrin put herself in pole position to claim the final women's gold medal of the alpine ski world championships, taking a commanding lead after the first leg of the slalom on Saturday.

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BHSU men fall to Colorado Mines 70-54

SPEARFISH — Black Hills State University dropped a 70-54 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference men’s basketball decision to Colorado School of Mines at the Young Center, Friday night.

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Yellow Jacket women conquer Colorado Mines 64-51

SPEARFISH — Logan Cowan scored 17 points and pulled down nine rebounds as Black Hills State University defeated Colorado School of Mines 64-51 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women’s basketbal

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N.J. bill held up over definition of solitary confinement

TRENTON - A New Jersey lawmaker wants to restrict the use of solitary confinement in the state's jails, warning the practice has "grave consequences" for the safety of inmates and officers.

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Rockies bring strong prospect depth into Spring Training

The Colorado Rockies have been building depth in the Minor League system -- like RHP Jon Gray -- and are beginning to reap the benefits.

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Rosenthal returning, but Cards' bullpen has new look

This is the sixth of a seven-part Around the Horn series that will take a position-by-position look at the Cardinals' projected starters and backup options heading into next season. Previous installments examined the catchers, corner infielders, middle infielders, outfielders and starting pitchers. Up next: Relievers

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Chelsea Manning decision points to shift in views on transgender health care

Chelsea Manning, the transgender soldier connected with WikiLeaks, has been approved for hormonal and psychological treatments while in Army prison. It points to a shift toward some states and the federal government considering transition therapy medically necessary.

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