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‘Doctor Who’ future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits

LONDON (AP) — The galaxy-hopping hero of "Doctor Who" has survived many narrow escapes and reinventions over more than six decades. But is time finally up for the BBC science fiction series that has entertained generations of fans? The British broadcaster has canceled a Christmas special previously announced for later this year, and showrunner Russell T. Davies has confirmed his exit. Davies had been due to write the Christmas episode, announced when the last season ended in May 2025. The BBC said Wednesday that it, Davies and production company Bad Wolf "have collectively decided ...

Knicks rally to stun Spurs, take 3-1 lead

NEW YORK (AP) — A record-breaking comeback, capped off by what could go down as a legendary play. The long road back to the top of the NBA is almost complete for the New York Knicks, and the step they took Wednesday night was unforgettable. The Knicks came from 29 points down and moved ...

Parkersburg Post 15 takes down Ritchie County

PARKERSBURG — Bronson Linville worked four quality innings and Cam Cumpston closed things out with a three-inning save while also doing it with the bat here Wednesday at Bennett Stump Field inside City Park as Parkersburg Post 15 handed Ritchie County Post 83 a 10-3 setback. Linville, who ...

Callihan homers twice as Pirates beat Dodgers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tyler Callihan hit the first two home runs of his career, a solo shot off Shohei Ohtani in the fourth inning and a go-ahead, three-run blast off reliever Kyle Hurt in the eighth as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-8 on Wednesday night. Ohtani ...

Local Calendar

Friday, June 12 High School Football: BACF All-Star Classic, 7 p.m. at St. Marys High School Baseball: Ripley vs. Bridgeport, 10 a.m. in Huntington (Class AAA State Semifinal) Legion Baseball: Parkersburg at Marietta, 8 p.m.; Beverly/Lowell at Cambridge/Belle Valley, 7:30 p.m.

College World Series

At Charles Schwab Field Omaha, Neb. All Times EDT Double Elimination x-if necessary Friday, June 12 Game 1 - West Virginia vs. Troy, 2 p.m. Game 2 - North Carolina vs. Mississippi, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 13 Game 3 - Alabama vs. Oklahoma, 3 p.m. Game 4 - Georgia vs. Texas, 8 p.m. Sunday, June 14 Game 5 - Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2, 2 p.m. Game 6 - Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2, 7 p.m. Monday, June 15 Game 7 - Loser of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 4, 2 p.m. Game 8 - Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16 Game 9 - ...