Новости за 28.02.2017

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is apologizing to the cast and crews of the films "La La Land" and "Moonlight" for the mistaken announcement of the best picture winner during Sunday's Oscars award…

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito comes from a family of actors and entertainers. His father, Rick, and his mother, Lindsay Frost, have appeared on several TV shows. His grandfather, Warren Frost, also was an actor,…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Setup man Joe Blanton and the Washington Nationals agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.

DALLAS (AP) — After missing a court-ordered deadline, Johnny Manziel appeared before a judge Tuesday and promised to meet the stipulations required to get the troubled quarterback's domestic violence case dismissed while saying his distrust of the NFL played a…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets signed 36-year-old defenseman Marc-Andre Bergeron to a contract for the rest of the season.

NEW YORK (AP) — Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for throwing a basketball at an official and into the seats during a game.

Scott Rueck helped guide the Oregon State women’s basketball team to a third straight Pac-12 regular-season title despite losing three starters from last season’s team.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong insisted Tuesday that his trade of defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk doesn't signal surrender this season, though he said the team is much different than the group that advanced to the…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs have released four-time Pro Bowl running back Jamaal Charles, clearing more than $6 million in salary cap space, a person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press.

Folk music singer-songwriter John McCutcheon returns to Corvallis for a concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 3, at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW Eighth St.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kirk Cousins' agent says the Washington Redskins have placed the exclusive franchise tag on the quarterback.

Corvallis DIY presents its Band in a Hat showcase from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Interzone Coffee Shop, 1563 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis.

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings have traded defenseman Brendan Smith to the New York Rangers for second- and third-round picks.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Art Rooney II began the groundwork on making Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown a part of the organization "for life" last summer.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — This year's Academy Awards are behind us, but J.J. Abrams already has predicted Mark Hamill will be in the running for an Oscar next year for his turn as Luke Skywalker in the next Star Wars…

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to one-year contract extensions through next season with defenseman Michal Rozsival and forward Jordin Tootoo.

NEW YORK (AP) — Producer Ryan Murphy's first edition of "Feud," which tells the story of film legends Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, won't premiere until this weekend.

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets captain David Wright has returned from spring training to New York, been diagnosed with impingement in his right shoulder and was told not to throw for two weeks.

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President George W. Bush says he didn't intend to criticize President Donald Trump when he said recently that a free press is essential to democracy

Laura Dowling's new photo book, "Floral Diplomacy at the White House" (Stichtung Kunstboek), gives a behind-the-scenes look at White House flower decorations, including the traditions, design concepts and logistics that go into them.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that reliever Joe Blanton and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract.

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia and China veto a Western-backed UN resolution to impose sanctions on Syria for its chemical weapons attacks.

Drew Barrymore fought "very hard" for Michael Vartan to be cast in 'Never Been Kissed' in 1999, and helped him to get his big break in the entertainment industry.