Today: October 13, 2026
Today: October 13, 2026

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Australia|Sports|World

Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics and Paralympics after an accidental leak

The cockatoo has been official unveiled as the emblem for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics in Brisbane

Sports

Atlanta's Ray Kerr got NLDS Game 2 start in the morning. At night, he struck out Shohei Ohtani

Ray Kerr is becoming an unlikely postseason hero for the Atlanta Braves

Sports

Michael Harris II leads Braves to 3-2 win over Dodgers in Game 2 to tie NLDS

Michael Harris II tripled and scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch, leading the Atlanta Braves past the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 to even the National League Division Series at a game apiece

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Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan connect for 2 TDs to lead Panthers past Lions 32-26

Bryce Young completed 29 of 41 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns to Tetairoa McMillan, who had 14 catches for a career-high 192 yards, and the Carolina Panthers overcame an injury-filled week to beat the Detroit Lions 32-26

Economy|Health|Political|Sports|World

Appeals court pauses reinstatement of fired Seattle federal prosecutor

A US appeals court on Sunday put on hold a judge's order reinstating the Seattle area's top federal prosecutor, who had been fired by President Donald Trump.

Sports

Chourio's 2-run single with 2 outs in 9th off Miller lifts Brewers over Padres 4-3 for 2-0 NLDS lead

Jackson Chourio hit a two-run single off hard-throwing Mason Miller with two outs in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the San Diego Padres for the second straight day, a 4-3 victory for a 2-0 NL Division Series lead

Sports

Chiefs beat the Raiders 30-27 to move to 4-0 behind Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker III

Patrick Mahomes is still undefeated at Allegiant Stadium

Sports

NFL says it is looking into an official cursing at Cardinals tight end Trey McBride

The NFL is looking into the situation of an official swearing at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during the team's game at the New York Giants, a league spokesperson said

Health|Sports

Nakase returns to bench to coach Valkyries in WNBA semifinals after going to floor in scary moment

Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase was back on the bench and and well enough to coach her team to a 71-60 Game 1 win in the WNBA semifinals Sunday against Las Vegas after she went down on the sideline two days earlier in the first-round clincher with what she described as exhaustion

Sports

Gabby Williams leads the way again for Valkyries, who beat Las Vegas 71-60 in Game 1 of WNBA semis

Gabby Williams had 25 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, Kiah Stokes added 14 rebounds and three blocked shots, and the Golden State Valkyries took Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals by beating the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 71-60

Europe|Sports|World

Portugal stays perfect without Ronaldo in Nations League, Germany held by Greece

Gonçalo Ramos is helping Portugal to forget about soccer great Cristiano Ronaldo

Sports

Minkah Fitzpatrick stops the Jets' NFL-record interception drought at 20 consecutive games

The New York Jets’ NFL-record interception drought is over after 20 consecutive games

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US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack

The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base

Sports

Rams rally behind Stafford, Williams from 10 points down in 4th quarter to beat Eagles 24-20

Kyren Williams ran for two touchdowns in the final four minutes as Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams rallied from a 10-point deficit to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-20

Sports

Canada's big day, team defense carries Dream to 92-82 win over Liberty in WNBA semifinals

Jordin Canada scored 20 of her 25 points in the second half and had five steals to help the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 92-82 on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five WNBA semifinals series

Europe|Political|Sports|World

Ireland soccer players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel team

Ireland players again wore black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem to protest Israel’s actions in Gaza before the teams drew 1-1 in their bad-tempered second Nations League soccer match

Sports

Mizzou leapfrogs Florida and sends the Gators tumbling as Alabama climbs in AP college football poll

The AP Top 25 college football rankings for the week are out

Health|Sports

Lamar Jackson sits out 2nd half with a sprained left ankle that the Ravens hope isn't too severe

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has a sprained left ankle

Sports

Saquon Barkley joins Eagles' long list of injured players as Philly rues poor 4th-down play vs. Rams

The Philadelphia Eagles were again hit hard by injuries in their loss to the Los Angeles Rams

Sports|World

Saints remember Katrina, a punt block and 'rebirth' as they host the Falcons on Monday night

The New Orleans Saints are commemorating the Superdome's emotional first game after Hurricane Katrina as they host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night

Sports

Tea time as Jonathan Taylor runs for 2 TDs and Colts beat Commanders 30-13 in London

Jonathan Taylor rushed for two touchdowns and Colts quarterback Daniel Jones ran one in and Indianapolis beat Washington 30-13 after the Commanders lost yet another quarterback to injury on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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Therapy dogs crowned homecoming royalty at Colorado's Evergreen High School

Therapy dogs crowned homecoming royalty at Colorado's Evergreen High School

Sports

Commanders QB Mariota injures his knee in game vs. Colts

Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota was knocked out of Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter with a knee injury

Sports

Missouri makes big jump to No. 14 in AP Top 25 with rout of Gators; Texas No. 1 for 4th week in row

Missouri rose 11 spots to No. 14 in The Associated Press Top 25 following its rout of Florida and the Gators dropped eight to No. 16 and were replaced by LSU in the top 10

Europe|Political|Sports|World

Russian drone slams into Kyiv bridge in escalating campaign as Germany’s chancellor arrives to airsirens and explosions

Russian drone slams into Kyiv bridge in escalating campaign as Germany’s chancellor arrives to airsirens and explosions

Sports

Verstappen beats Antonelli to win F1's Bahrain GP in Malaysia as Russell retires

Max Verstappen has taken his first win of the year but a retirement for George Russell handed a huge title boost to Kimi Antonelli at Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

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Two dead in flooding in Spain's Catalonia region

Two people have died and another was missing after heavy rains and flooding in Spain's Catalonia region, authorities said on Sunday.

Sports

Sabalenka knocked out of China Open in straight sets by Bartunkova, Djokovic outlasts Zverev

Aryna Sabalenka has been knocked out of the China Open by Nikola Bartunkova in straight sets

Entertainment|Sports

Brewers get a big assist from their ballpark roof to beat the Padres 3-2 in NLDS opener

Ty France believed he had hit a two-run homer to put the San Diego Padres ahead in the ninth inning of their NL Division Series opener against Milwaukee

Sports

Misiorowski lasts just 4 innings in NLDS opener before bullpen leads Brewers to 3-2 win over Padres

Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski’s first career playoff start didn’t last nearly as long as he expected

Sports

Colorado State defensive coordinator disappears from sideline early and is fired after game

Talk about getting run out of the building

Sports|US|World

Cavan Sullivan -- just 17 years old -- becomes youngest USMNT player to score in 3-0 win vs. Mexico

Cavan Sullivan becomes the youngest player to score for the U.S. men's national team, leading them to a 3-0 victory over Mexico on Friday

Sports

Brewers edge Padres 3-2 in NLDS opener that features bizarre play in 9th inning

William Contreras hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers hung on to beat San Diego 3-2 in their NL Division Series opener after a potential go-ahead homer by the Padres’ Ty France hit the American Family Field roof and landed in outfielder Jackson Chourio’s glove for an out

Sports

Eligibility chaos forces Texas Tech reserve QB to catch a late flight to Colo after court ruling

Texas Tech had to book a special flight to Colorado for reserve quarterback Lloyd Jones III after receiving late word of a decision in an eligibility lawsuit that made backup Thomas Castellanos ineligible Tech's game against the Buffaloes

Sports

Tarik Skubal dominates in 100-degree heat as the Dodgers beat the Braves 5-3 in NLDS opener

Tarik Skubal tossed six dominant innings in scorching heat and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in Game 1 of their NL Division Series

Entertainment|Sports

Silva unanimously outpoints Cong to claim the UFC women’s flyweight championship

Natalia Silva unanimously outpointed Wang Cong to claim the vacant UFC women’s flyweight championship Saturday night at UFC 332

Sports

Rasmussen has no-hit bid for 7 2/3 innings, Rays open AL Division Series with 1-0 win over Yankees

Drew Rasmussen didn’t allow a hit until there were two outs in the eighth inning, Jonathan Aranda homered off Gerrit Cole and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 1-0 in their AL Division Series opener

Sports|US|World

Blazing triple-digit heat bears down on Braves-Dodgers NLDS opener in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Dodgers have beaten the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in the second-hottest postseason game at Dodger Stadium

Entertainment|Sports|World

Wells ends Rasmussen's no-hit bid in 8th inning in Game 1 of Yankees-Rays AL Division Series

Austin Wells ended Drew Rasmussen’s no-hit bid when he doubled with two outs in the eighth inning in Game 1 of the AL Division Series only to get thrown out trying for a triple, and the Tampa Bay Rays led the New York Yankees 1-0

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Sports|Technology

Cornell president calls alleged gang rape 'deeply disturbing,' pledges greater transparency

Cornell University’s president has called the alleged gang rape of a student at a fraternity house in 2024 “deeply disturbing.”

Entertainment|Sports

White Sox beat Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of ALDS behind Murakami homer, 3-hitter

Munetaka Murakami hit a two-run homer, five Chicago pitchers combined for a three-hitter and the White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of their AL Division Series

Sports

Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith lead No. 5 Ohio State past No. 14 Iowa, 31-14

Julian Sayin threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns, two to Jeremiah Smith, and No. 5 Ohio State beat No. 14 Iowa 31-14 on Saturday

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Nolo becomes a Category 3 Hurricane in the remote Pacific Ocean

Hurricane Nolo has strengthened into a Category 3 storm in the remote Pacific Ocean, far to the west of Hawaii’s main islands and population centers

Education|Sports

Air Force beats Navy 14-9 to get jump on Commander-in-Chief's Trophy competition

Liam Szarka rushed for two touchdowns and Air Force defeated Navy 14-9 on Saturday

Sports

No. 25 Missouri trounces No. 8 Florida 45-17 to snap 9-game skid against Top 25 opponents

No. 25 Missouri ended a nine-game skid against ranked opponents by blowing out No. 8 Florida 45-17

Entertainment|Sports

Keelon Russell is boosting No. 7 Alabama's prospects with poised and prolific play

The growth Alabama's Keelon Russell exhibited in a 56-23 victory at Mississippi State has his Crimson Tide teammates encouraged about how far the 19-year-old quarterback can take them

Arts|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Mormon leader decries explosion in sports betting, prediction markets

A leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says an explosion in online prediction markets and sports betting is fostering greed among young people

Business|Entertainment|Sports

Barstool's Dave Portnoy pulled from Fox's 'Big Noon Kickoff' appearances, AP source says

Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports will no longer make appearances on Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” pregame show, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press

Health|Sports

Panthers place Aleksander Barkov on long-term injured reserve with injury to left leg

Florida center Aleksander Barkov has been placed on long-term injured reserve by the Panthers, meaning his injured left leg will keep him sidelined for at least the next 10 games and quite possibly beyond

Sports

Keelon Russell accounts for 4 TDs as No. 7 Alabama routs No. 16 Mississippi State 56-23

Keelon Russell passed for 285 yards and three touchdowns to go with a rushing score, and No. 7 Alabama routed 16th-ranked Mississippi State 56-23 in a matchup of previously unbeaten teams

Economy|Health|Political|Sports|World

Trump announces $90 payments for seniors on Medicare ahead of midterm elections for premium costs

President Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections

Entertainment|Sports

Fever GM Amber Cox defends Indiana fans: Criticism 'has no basis in reality'

General manager Amber Cox defended the Indiana Fever's fanbase during the team’s end-of-season news conferences

Education|Sports

Stockton throws 3 TDs as No. 2 Georgia rolls past Vanderbilt 38-14 and improves to 5-0

Gunner Stockton throws for 295 yards and three touchdowns as No. 2 Georgia defeats Vanderbilt 38-14

Sports

Kevin Jennings accounts for 3 TDs as No. 21 SMU holds off Boston College 25-16

Kevin Jennings threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score and No. 21 SMU beat Boston College 25-16 in a soggy defensive struggle

Sports

Skubal brings 101 mph heat in 100-degree weather as Dodgers take NLDS opener over Braves

Tarik Skubal dominated in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of their National League Division Series

Entertainment|Sports

Gabby Williams helps lead second-year Valkyries into WNBA semifinals against defending champion Aces

A year ago, the Golden State Valkyries made history by reaching the playoffs as an expansion team, then had to host their only home game nearly 50 miles away because Chase Center had been booked before they even existed by the Laver Cup tennis showcase

Sports|World

LeBron James was balling, babysitting and putting on a fantastic show in 76ers' debut at scrimmage

Sixers fans had plenty of excitement for the debut of LeBron James in the team's annual scrimmage

Sports

Igor Shesterkin becomes the 18th NHL goaltender to score a goal and first to do it for the Rangers

Igor Shesterkin has become the 18th goaltender in NHL history to score a goal and the first to do it for the New York Rangers

Sports

Igor Shesterkin becomes first Rangers goalie to score in 5-1 win over Lightning in home opener

Igor Shesterkin became the first New York Rangers goalie to score when he lofted the puck the length of the ice into an empty net, capping a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning

Sports

Dodgers eying a 3rd straight World Series title as NLDS opener nears

The Los Angeles Dodgers are staying relaxed as they head into the postseason, aiming to become the first team since the late '90s Yankees to win three straight World Series titles

Environment|Sports|US|World

MLB won't consider game at Grand Teton National Park, says was only conducting initial due diligence

Major League Baseball has decided not to consider Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming for a game

Entertainment|Political|Sports

Trump appears at Texas rally with former NBA star Dennis Rodman

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New York's governor removes DA in Cornell rape allegations, appoints AG Letitia James to take over

New York’s governor has appointed a special prosecutor to oversee an investigation into a woman’s allegations that she was gang raped at a Cornell University fraternity house, saying she had lost faith in the local district attorney’s ability to handle the case

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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

The Justice Department says a Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen

Health|Political|Sports

ASU head hockey coach placed on leave after player's collapse during practice

ASU head hockey coach placed on leave after player's collapse during practice

Europe|Sports

Klopp celebrates 1st Germany win and Portugal moves on from Cristiano Ronaldo in Nations League

Jürgen Klopp savors his first win as Germany coach with a 2-0 victory over Serbia in the Nations League

Interview|Sports

A month to pivot: Natalia Silva’s new title path against Wang Cong at UFC 332

Natalia Silva is set to fight Wang Cong for the women's flyweight title at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City

Sports

Cowboys acquire disgruntled cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from Steelers for 2 draft picks

The Dallas Cowboys have acquired disgruntled cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers

Political|Sports

Protesters throw tennis balls and call on Ireland to boycott second match against Israel

Protesters against Ireland playing its Nations League games against Israel have interrupted the team’s match against Austria by throwing tennis balls on the field

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YPF investors ask US Supreme Court to revive $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina

Investment firms Petersen Energia and Eton Park petitioned the US Supreme Court on Wednesday to reinstate a $16.1 billion judgment against

Business|Political|Sports

NFL's Goodell meets with Illinois governor as the Bears continue pursuit of new stadium

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has met with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the leadership of the state’s General Assembly, adding another wrinkle to the Chicago Bears’ long-running pursuit of a new home

Business|Economy|Sports

Nike plans more job cuts to boost sputtering turnaround, forecasts steep revenue drop

Nike is deepening its restructuring under CEO Elliott Hill as its woes in China intensify, announcing a plan to cut more jobs and shake up its

Arts|Business|Crime|Environment|Sports|Technology

Federal report says pilots weren't warned about wind before Amazon cargo plane crashed in Miami

An air traffic controller failed to warn pilots of an Amazon cargo plane about the potential for strong tail winds before it crashed in Miami, killing five people

Sports

Guardians name Parker Messick starter for ALDS Game 1 vs. White Sox, Gavin Williams for Game 2

Parker Messick will be the first Cleveland rookie pitcher to get a start in a postseason game since 2016 when the Guardians left-hander gets the call for Saturday’s first game of the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox

Sports

Dream star forward Angel Reese voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

Atlanta Dream star forward Angel Reese was voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday, receiving 46 votes from 72 media members

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Canada fast-tracks Pacific oil pipeline to reduce US dependence as Alberta separation vote nears

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has fast-tracked a proposed oil pipeline to the Pacific coast

Sports

Braves announce left-hander Ray Kerr to start against Phillies' Aaron Nola in NL Wild Card Series

The Atlanta Braves will have left-hander Ray Kerr make his first career postseason appearance as the opener against the Philadelphia Phillies in the decisive game of the NL Wild Card Series

Arts|Political|Sports

Trump’s threats against Olympian leads judge to permanently dismiss Reflecting Pool damage charges

Trump’s threats against Olympian leads judge to permanently dismiss Reflecting Pool damage charges

Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|World

WTA announces 'major milestone' with equal prize money at Italian Open and other big events in 2027

The WTA Tour has announced a major milestone for gender equality in tennis

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Supreme Court to weigh Trump's mandatory immigration detention policy

The US Supreme Court agreed on Thursday to hear a dispute over a policy by President Donald Trump's administration that subjects millions of immigrants who

Sports

WNBA says no penalty for A'ja Wilson after fan incident in Game 2 against the Fever

A’ja Wilson will be on the court for Las Vegas’ decisive Game 3 on Thursday night against the Indiana Fever after the WNBA didn’t suspend or fine her following an incident with a fan during Game 2 of the series

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A 21-year-old Fortnite pro gives out computers to young gamers and plans for more through a new fund

Cody Conrod wants to help others enter the increasingly expensive world of professional gaming after he dropped out of eighth grade to pursue esports

Arts|Crime|Sports

DC judge permanently dismisses case charging ex-Olympian with vandalizing Reflecting Pool

A judge in Washington has agreed to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

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Man accused of neglecting, starving dog, sheriff's office says

Man accused of neglecting, starving dog, sheriff's office says

Business|Economy|Political|Sports

Paying more for a tee time? New California law takes aim at golf reservation brokers

Paying more for a tee time? New California law takes aim at golf reservation brokers

Sports

Eala hoped for gold in the Asian Games and an automatic berth in the Olympics. She got neither

Alex Eala of the Philippines hoped to take gold at the Asian Games

Sports

Twenty years after his infamous World Cup final headbutt, Zidane faces Italy again as France coach

Zinedine Zidane famously headbutted Italy's Marco Materazzi during the 2006 World Cup final, ending his career with a red card

Sports

Klopp plays down 'parade' comments after Man City charges verdict and retains respect for Guardiola

It appears Jurgen Klopp's stance toward Manchester City has softened

Sports|World

With their playoff slump broken and a pope on their side, the White Sox want more this October

The Chicago White Sox swept the Astros in their two-game AL Wild Card Series for their first playoff series win since beating Houston in the World Series in 2005

Sports

The Padres streak into October playing their best ball. They're even ready for the mighty Brewers

The San Diego Padres are playing their best baseball after sweeping the Chicago Cubs out of the NL Wild Card Series

Sports|World

Max Verstappen sets a target of one race victory to avoid a first winless F1 season since 2015

Max Verstappen has set himself a target of winning one race in what’s left of the 2026 Formula 1 season, after missing out by less than two tenths of a second at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Crime|Sports

Pub owner arrested for alleged baseball bat assault over parking spot dispute

Pub owner arrested for alleged baseball bat assault over parking spot dispute

Asia|Sports|World

No handshakes likely as India sets up Asian Games cricket final against Pakistan

Cricket heavyweights India and Pakistan will meet in the Asian Games gold medal match after winning their semifinals on Thursday

Sports

The Yankees without Aaron Judge showed why this might be their best chance to win with him

The Yankees without Aaron Judge showed why this might be their best chance to win with him

Health|Sports|US

Farmer hands crutch to doctor who saved him before walking daughter down the aisle

Farmer hands crutch to doctor who saved him before walking daughter down the aisle

Sports

Having bashed Boston without Judge, Yankees turn attention to AL Division Series vs. pesky Rays

The New York Yankees figure to face a tougher challenge against the Tampa Bay Rays in an AL Division Series starting Saturday

Sports

Well-rested Dallas Stars hope long offseason sets them up to make another deep playoff run

The Dallas Stars are ready for the new season after their longest offseason in five years

Sports

'Is this the end?' Cristiano Ronaldo's future with Portugal unclear after veteran star leaves team

Cristiano Ronaldo’s abrupt decision to leave Portugal’s training camp after an apparent rift with coach Jorge Jesus has left many wondering what his future in international soccer will be

Business|Finance|Sports

As private equity, politics and prediction markets reshape sports, is the press box up to the task?

Sports journalism has sometimes been called the ‘toy department,’ since it was known for less serious reporting. But the sports page has an opportunity to take on a real watchdog role.

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Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 10 civilians, Kabul and UN say

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan have killed 10 civilians, mostly children, Afghanistan and the United Nations say

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Both parents of toddler found with loaded handgun at Canton daycare to be arraigned

Both parents of toddler found with loaded handgun at Canton daycare to be arraigned

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King tides leave Miami Beach condo residents without power, elevators and hot water for days

King tides leave Miami Beach condo residents without power, elevators and hot water for days

Sports

A top QB showdown and a historic anniversary: 5 things to know from the NFL this week

A top QB showdown and a historic anniversary: 5 things to know from the NFL this week

Arts|Entertainment|Sports

Captain Smit Machchhar: The ‘jovial’ pilot and father who thwarted the Flydubai attacker

Captain Smit Machchhar: The ‘jovial’ pilot and father who thwarted the Flydubai attacker

Sports

Manchester City has been found ‘cheating on an industrial scale.’ What comes next?

Manchester City has been found ‘cheating on an industrial scale.’ What comes next?

Sports

Ogunbowale scores WNBA playoff-record 45 as Wings win in OT to force deciding game with Valkyries

Arike Ogunbowale scored a WNBA playoff-record 45 points, including a tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation, and the Dallas Wings beat the Golden State Valkyries 108-100 in an overtime thriller, forcing a deciding Game 3 in their first-round series

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Indonesia arrests captain of capsized ferry, police say

An Indonesian police spokesperson said on Thursday that the captain of a ship that capsized in the Java Sea last month has been arrested and will face criminal charges for

Sports

Red Sox ace Sonny Gray frustrated by lack of trust from manager during Yankees rout

With the Boston bats ice cold at Yankee Stadium again, a couple of quick hooks by Red Sox rookie manager Chad Tracy led to an early postseason exit

Sports

Fried, Bellinger and García lead Yankees over Red Sox 9-2 for 2-game Wild Card Series sweep

Max Fried dominated Boston in the playoffs for the second straight year, Cody Bellinger and Luis García Jr. homered, and the New York Yankees romped over the Red Sox 9-2 for a two-game AL Wild Card Series sweep

Sports

Gavin Sheets' pinch-hit homer propels dominant Padres past Cubs 4-1 for 2-game Wild Card sweep

Pinch-hitter Gavin Sheets blasted a two-run homer, five Padres pitchers combined on a five-hitter, and San Diego swept the Chicago Cubs out of the NL Wild Card Series with a 4-1 victory in Game 2

Sports

Sean McVay says NFL agrees officials erred on pass interference that swung Rams' loss to Broncos

Rams coach Sean McVay says the NFL told him officials made a mistake in calling a late pass-interference penalty that swung Los Angeles’ loss at Denver

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Second judge blocks Trump's $100,000 fee for new H-1B worker visas

A second federal judge on Wednesday blocked an unprecedented $100,000 fee that US President Donald Trump has imposed on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign

Sports

Allisha Gray and Jordin Canada lead Dream into WNBA semifinals with 93-75 win over Mystics

The Atlanta Dream are heading to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs

Arts|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

In China’s Taoist martial arts schools, fighting is only part of the lesson

Martial arts schools in China’s Wudang Mountains pass on traditions shaped by Taoist thought to new generations of Chinese and international practitioners

Sports|World

White Sox pounce early, finish sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005

The Chicago White Sox used a big first inning and a three-run homer from Chase Meidroth to propel them to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros to sweep their AL Wild Card Series

Economy|Sports

Trump says he discussed release of political prisoners with Xi

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he discussed the release of political prisoners with Chinese President Xi Jinping when

Europe|Sports|World

Ronaldo quits Portugal camp after learning he won't start game, vows to one day tell truth over exit

Cristiano Ronaldo has walked out on Portugal’s training camp hours after coach Jorge Jesus said the star forward would not start the game against Denmark in the Nations League on Thursday

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Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm elections

A bill aiming to permanently ban the sale of Chinese vehicles in the United States stalled in the Senate as lawmakers headed for the exits until after the November midterm elections

Health|Sports

Aaron Judge remains unsure for ALDS after missing Yankees' first-round win over Red Sox

Yankees captain Aaron Judge remained unsure of his Division Series status following New York’s Wild Card Series sweep of the Boston Red Sox

Sports

Bohm's homer in 10th lifts Phillies over Braves 4-3 to force decisive Game 3

Alec Bohm put Philadelphia ahead with a two-out home run in the 10th inning and the Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 to force a decisive third game in their National League Wild Card Series

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What is red-dyed diesel and can it help lower prices, as Trump wants?

The White House is considering regulatory relief that would expand sales of red-dyed diesel, a tax-exempt fuel typically used for farming, as prices surge

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Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark can't escape the spotlight, on the court or off

For better or worse, the Indiana Fever keep finding themselves at the center of attention in the WNBA

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Thin MLB crowds in Atlanta, Houston reflect challenge of selling afternoon Wild Card Series tickets

There has been a noticeable number of empty seats for MLB's Wild Card Series games that are played in the afternoon

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Human rights groups ask UN panel to help end ICE's effort to hide locations of detainees

Human rights advocates have asked a United Nations panel to intervene in a new U.S. government practice that they say amounts to the “enforced disappearance” of noncitizens

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'Ten years in the making': Fury and Joshua are mostly smiles as blockbuster fight finally looms

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have exchanged mostly friendly banter as they finally took the stage together to promote a heavyweight fight that boxing fans have waited a decade for

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Trump hails the US military's exit from Iraq after 12-year mission against Islamic State

The U.S. military has completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission against the Islamic State group

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Gianni Infantino loses support of his home nation Switzerland for FIFA presidential campaign

Gianni Infantino has formally lost support from his home nation Switzerland for the FIFA presidential election next year over concerns for the integrity of the world soccer body

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Colorado Rockies win inspires Cleveland Guardians fans to donate more than $20,000 to Denver nonprofit

Colorado Rockies win inspires Cleveland Guardians fans to donate more than $20,000 to Denver nonprofit

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Surfer and fishermen rescue two people and a dog after boat capsizes

Surfer and fishermen rescue two people and a dog after boat capsizes

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Eighth grader with Williams syndrome scores touchdown in middle school football game

Eighth grader with Williams syndrome scores touchdown in middle school football game

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Iran indicates it received a US response on its war-ending proposal, with details still unclear

Iranian officials indicate they have received an official U.S. response to Tehran’s proposal to end the seven-month war

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Bicyclist honoring grandmother in cross-country journey for cancer research

Bicyclist honoring grandmother in cross-country journey for cancer research

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Derrick Henry says the Titans did little to keep him when he left in free agency for Baltimore

Derrick Henry says his old team did not do much to try to keep him when he left in free agency for Baltimore

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Senate Democrats block bill to restrict lawmaker stock trading and impose new voter ID requirements

Senate Democrats block bill to restrict lawmaker stock trading and impose new voter ID requirements

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MLB attendance rises for 4th straight year to 71.75 million, boosted by Rays' return to Trop

Major League Baseball attendance rose for the fourth straight year to 71.75 million, reaching its highest total since 2017 with a boost from the Tampa Bay Rays’ return to Tropicana Field

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The chairman of scandal-hit Man City has worked with Trump and Macron as part of the UAE elite

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak is a public face of the 2023 Champions League winner that is now embroiled in one of soccer’s biggest scandals

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English Premier League finds Manchester City guilty of financial breaches

Manchester City have been found guilty of systematically breaching Premier League financial rules from 2009 to 2018. Kieran Maguire, football finance expert and co-host of The Price of Football podcast, breaks down the charges with World Sport's Amanda Davies

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UK says there are strong indications Iran played a part in a security incident at a US-run air base

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the U.K. has “strong indications” that Iran played a part in an incident involving five men arrested near a U.S.-run air base in England

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Texas AD calls top-ranked Longhorns' vulgar celebrations 'embarrassing' for the school

University of Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte has apologized for the top-ranked Longhorns’ vulgar on-field celebrations during their win over Tennessee and called them “embarrassing” for the school

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Spain orders probe after rights group alleges troops abused migrants in Ceuta

Spain's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday it had alerted prosecutors to an Amnesty International report alleging the military tortured or mistreated migrants in Ceuta, and

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Brazilian soccer teams cry foul at Lula's online betting ban

Brazilian soccer teams are siding with sports betting companies to lobby against a government ban on gambling websites, a move industry officials say

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How a bill intended to rein in NIL and 'protect' college sports could also save the US Olympic team

The Protect College Sports Act, passed by the Senate this week, aims to safeguard Olympic sports in the U.S. The bill addresses issues like name-image-likeness payments and requires colleges to maintain scholarships and roster spots for Olympic sports

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'I just flew across the bus': Car, bus and police car crash hospitalizes 4

'I just flew across the bus': Car, bus and police car crash hospitalizes 4

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A Bulgarian soccer club president is shot dead at his home

The president of a top-flight Bulgarian soccer club has been shot dead in Plovdiv

Sports

Daniels has chance to start for Commanders vs. Colts in London despite elbow injury, Quinn says

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has a shot to start Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts in London and would wear a brace on his injured left elbow

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Valencia County deploys swiftwater rescue team to help with flooding

Valencia County deploys swiftwater rescue team to help with flooding

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Avalanche agree to terms with coach Jared Bednar on a 4-year extension through 2030-31

The Colorado Avalanche agreed to terms with Jared Bednar, the head coach with the most wins in franchise history, on a four-year extension Wednesday

Finance|Sports

Guardiola says he’s staying 'behind my club' Manchester City despite bombshell charges

Coach Pep Guardiola says he’s staying “behind my club” Manchester City after it was found guilty of dozens of financial violations in the Premier League during his decade-long tenure

Sports

Alex Eala eyeing LA Olympics if she takes tennis gold at the Asian Games

Alex Eala wants the tennis gold medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya because it comes with a two-for-one deal

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Global stocks weather third-quarter AI, bond and crude maelstrom

Stock market investors might have been expected to run for the hills in the face of an extraordinary surge in global borrowing costs, currency interventions,

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Caterpillar to invest $1 billion in North Carolina manufacturing capacity

Caterpillar said on Wednesday it plans to invest about $1 billion in North Carolina to expand manufacturing capacity for its compact equipment business amid rising customer demand.

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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown appears in Miami court but judge delays hearing on expected plea deal

A Florida judge has postponed a plea hearing for former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown

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Kokanee salmon bring fall deep reds to Northern Utah streams

Kokanee salmon bring fall deep reds to Northern Utah streams

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New York Liberty sweep the Minnesota Lynx 87-71, 1st No. 8 seed to oust a No. 1 in WNBA playoffs

New York pulled off a historic upset, becoming the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed in the league’s 30-year history by completing the two-game sweep of the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday night with an 87-71 victory in Game 2 of the quarterfinals

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Northwestern University set to open new Ryan Field built for more than football

Northwestern University set to open new Ryan Field built for more than football

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Ben Rice, rare Ivy Leaguer in major leagues, had route to stardom that was anything but routine

Ben Rice's journey to stardom with the New York Yankees is anything but routine

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Prince Harry's children targeted by 'European paparazzi' while at school in England

Prince Harry's children have been stalked by "certain European paparazzi" while at school in the English countryside, his spokesperson said on Wednesday, describing their

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Near misses at Sydney airport 20% above national average, accident investigator finds

Sydney Airport has the highest rate of near misses in Australia, with incidents about 20% above the national average, the country's air accident investigator has found.

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Man City guilty of almost all the 115 financial charges, Premier League says in explosive verdict

An independent panel has found that Manchester City artificially inflated its revenue by more than $1 billion over nearly a decade, circumventing fair-play rules that restricted rival clubs and allowing it to pad its roster with some of soccer’s biggest stars

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Schlittler and Rice torment hometown team as Yankees beat rival Red Sox 9-0 in playoff opener

Cam Schlittler pitched another playoff gem against the Boston Red Sox, and Ben Rice also burned their hometown team with a late grand slam and six RBIs as the New York Yankees opened this Wild Card Series rematch with a 9-0 victory

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Hurricane Polo's remnants bringing more rain to flood-struck US Southwest

As former Hurricane Polo weakened over northwestern Mexico, the storm’s remnants are battering the U.S. Southwest

Sports

No. 8-seeded Liberty sweep top-seeded Lynx 87-71 in quarterfinals, advance to WNBA semifinals

Jonquel Jones had 21 points and 13 rebounds and the No. 8 seed New York Liberty beat the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx 87-71 in Game 2 of their WNBA playoff series and advanced to the semifinals

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Sonny Gray was booed out of the Bronx. He's back and trying to save the season for the rival Red Sox

Sonny Gray will have to save Boston’s season on the mound where his big league career derailed

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Dodgers expect a healthier Shohei Ohtani for Game 1 of the NLDS

The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be healthier for the postseason

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Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ 1998 Finals jersey sells for a record $12.26 million

Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ 1998 Finals jersey sells for a record $12.26 million

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Longtime captain and defender Tim Ream announces retirement from US men's national team

Tim Ream, the longtime captain and defender for the U.S. men’s soccer team, is ending his national team career

Sports

White Sox strike first in AL wild card, beating Astros 6-3 in Game 1

Colson Montgomery hit a solo homer and Sam Antonacci drove in two runs to lead the Chicago White Sox over the Houston Astros 6-3 in Game 1 of an AL Wild Card Series

Sports

Aaron Judge left off Yankees' Wild Card Series roster against Red Sox with calf injury

Injured captain Aaron Judge has been left off the New York Yankees' roster for their AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox because of a calf injury and did not join the pregame introductions

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White Sox receive a letter from Pope Leo XIV before winning playoff opener

The Chicago White Sox received a letter from Pope Leo XIV on the same day of their playoff opener against the Houston Astros

Sports|US|World

Sparse crowd, empty seats greet .500 Astros for wild-card opener vs White Sox

The crowd at Daikin Park was surprisingly sparse as the Houston Astros — baseball’s first division winner with a

Sports

Hawks? Hawkeyes? Schmitt in probing Smith mistakes basketball mascots

In Sen. Eric Schmitt’s effort to trip up former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith Tuesday, the Missouri Republican seemed to mistake basketball teams playing about 650 miles apart

Opinion|Sports

Jerry Jones rues coaching errors in Cowboys' loss to Ravens as Schottenheimer shoulders blame

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is leaving little doubt that he believes errors in game management by his coaching staff in the final seconds of a 34-31 loss to Baltimore in Rio de Janeiro cost his team the victory

Sports

Nations League: Yamal helps Spain extend unbeaten run in homecoming game. Gordon, Kane lead England

Lamine Yamal led World Cup winner Spain as it defeated Croatia in the Nations League to add to its record unbeaten streak in its homecoming game, while England rebounded from its opening loss to the world champions with a win over 10-man Czech Republic

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Austin Riley's 3-run homer off Jhoan Duran rallies Braves past Phillies 5-3 in NLWCS opener

Austin Riley hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Jhoan Duran in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Tuesday in the opener of a best-of-three National League Wild Card Series

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A's player Zack Gelof sues Tigers for damages after right knee slammed into Comerica Park fence

Athletics utility player Zack Gelof has filed a lawsuit against the Detroit Tigers, Ilitch Holdings and the Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority for damages after his right knee slammed into a Comerica Park fence during a game last summer

Sports

Giants release receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after three games and zero catches

Odell Beckham Jr.'s return to the New York Giants lasted just three games with no catches

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Premier League outlines Manchester City’s alleged breach of rules and ‘sham’ dealings

Premier League outlines Manchester City’s alleged breach of rules and ‘sham’ dealings

Sports

Sidney Crosby knows he won't play hockey forever. On the eve of his 22nd season, it's hard to tell

Sidney Crosby continues to show no signs of slowing down as he enters his 22nd NHL season

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Former Auburn staffer faces felony charges for allegedly stealing and sharing trade secrets

Court records show a former Auburn staffer has been arrested on charges of stealing trade secrets from the football program and sending them to competitors

Education|Health|Sports

Parents of Arizona State hockey player who collapsed call for coaches to be placed on leave

The parents of an Arizona State hockey player who collapsed during an outdoor workout are calling for the coaches involved to be removed until an independent investigation is completed

Sports

Get to the chopper! 76ers try to stay cool as LeBron James brings extra attention to start of season

LeBron James has made a splash at 76ers training camp

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US appeals court mulls contempt probe over Trump deportation flights

A US Justice Department lawyer asked an appeals court on Tuesday to terminate a judge's inquiry into whether Trump administration officials willfully

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Knicks coach says the NBA champions are still discussing if they will visit the White House

Coach Mike Brown says the New York Knicks are still deciding if they will become the first NBA champions to visit the White House under President Donald Trump

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Spotify and Claude recover after brief outage in US

Spotify and Anthropic's Claude recovered after brief outages in the US on Tuesday, according to outage-tracking website Downdetector.com. The Spotify outage began around 9:30 a.m.

Sports|World

Nordic Combined World Cup returns to Lake Placid after more than 30 years

Nordic Combined World Cup returns to Lake Placid after more than 30 years

Sports

Five things to know about the college sports bill that passed the US Senate

By Nolan D.

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Appeals court weighs fate of judge's contempt probe over Trump administration deportation flights

An appeals court is weighing whether a judge can continue investigating whether the Trump administration illegally flouted an order blocking the deportation of planeloads of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador

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Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen gets court injunction to play this season

Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen has been granted a temporary injunction that will allow him to play this upcoming season

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NBA-With trophy hopes high, Philadelphia gets party going early for LeBron

With street art and murals, cocktails and a statewide proclamation, the celebration for LeBron James is underway in Philadelphia before he's even

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Israeli settlers attack West Bank village, blocking family's return home

More than 100 Israeli settlers have attacked a village in the occupied West Bank, preventing a Palestinian family from returning

Sports

The fast get faster: MLB pitchers again set fastball velocity record by averaging 94.8 mph

Fastball velocity in Major League Baseball hit a record high for the sixth straight season and batting averages remained near all-time lows in this era of pitching dominance

Asia|Sports|World

Alex Eala 'didn't take lightly' decision to play Asian Games over China Open

Alex Eala is prioritizing representing the Philippines at the Asian Games over the WTA Tour for the moment

Sports

FIFA claims harassment of Infantino by European soccer body UEFA in filing to Florida court

FIFA lawyers have claimed in a Florida court filing European soccer body UEFA is harassing its president Gianni Infantino

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"Wonderful day, beautiful people" Denmark celebrates first annual soapbox race

"Wonderful day, beautiful people" Denmark celebrates first annual soapbox race

Sports

Jalen Hurts wants the Eagles to learn from their mistakes in a loss to the Bears

It was a rough game for Jalen Hurts, both on the field and in the blue injury tent on Philadelphia’s sideline

Interview|Sports|Travel

'Did we just see a plane crash?:' Skydiver recalls jumping into action to help victims in plane crash

'Did we just see a plane crash?:' Skydiver recalls jumping into action to help victims in plane crash

Sports|Travel|World

2028 Olympic torch relay to begin in Atlanta and travel through all 50 states before arriving in LA

Organizers say the torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin in Atlanta, the site of the last U.S. Summer Games in 1996

Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Sports

Simone Biles remains undecided about the 2028 Olympics, but the lure of competing in LA is very real

Simone Biles is contemplating another run at Olympic gold but she's not sure yet

Business|Sports

Cities keep shelling out taxpayer money for sports stadiums, yet the economics almost never makes sense

Communities almost never see a boost in job or income growth after taxpayers subsidize a new sports facility.

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Wind whips Mexico’s northern Pacific coast, and some streets flood as Hurricane Polo bears down

Wind is whipping Mexico’s northern Pacific coast and water has started to flood some streets as Hurricane Polo bears down on Baja California Sur

Sports|Technology|World

The rise of a new soccer star: Who is US teenager Cavan Sullivan?

The rise of a new soccer star: Who is US teenager Cavan Sullivan?

Sports

Bronny James unbothered by father LeBron's departure, eager to be his own man with younger Lakers

Bronny James seems to realize that the wildest part of LeBron James’ decision to change teams before his 24th NBA season is the fact he left behind his son to do it

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards woo US voters with open letter

Iran's Revolutionary Guards, whose power and influence have expanded since the US and Israel pursued war against Iran, have appealed to US

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US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran

US forces are set to pull out from their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, a departure celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies who now have deep

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US auto regulator closes airbag defect petition in about 807,000 Honda Odyssey cars

A US auto regulator said on Tuesday it had closed a defect petition covering 806,963 Honda Odyssey vehicles in the United States over allegations of inadvertent airbag deployments

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Malaysia begins sending home Myanmar refugees, including children, despite safety concerns

Malaysia deported around 1,500 Myanmar nationals, including children, on Tuesday as part of a refugee

Sports

Case Keenum drives Chicago to 3 touchdowns as the Bears beat the Eagles 27-7

Case Keenum passed for two touchdowns in his first start in almost three years, and the Chicago Bears shut down Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles for a 27-7 victory

Sports

Mets executive David Stearns on Pete Alonso's exit: `In this job, I don't get mulligans'

David Stearns doesn’t get a do-over

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Senate passes major bill to overhaul college sports

Senate passes major bill to overhaul college sports

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Second prosecutor resigns from Justice Department 'grand conspiracy' probe targeting Trump foes

A lawyer who backed President Donald Trump’s false 2020 election claims has resigned from a Justice Department investigation into whether former government officials conspired against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter

Sports

Case Keenum starts at quarterback for the Bears against the Eagles

Case Keenum started at quarterback for the Chicago Bears against Philadelphia, his first regular-season game in almost three years

Environment|Sports

MLB considers Grand Teton National Park for baseball game site, prompting concern

Major League Baseball has been considering holding a game in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming

Entertainment|Sports

LeBron James arrives as a 76er and sets expectations high: ‘I didn’t leave my family to lose in the second round’

LeBron James arrives as a 76er and sets expectations high: ‘I didn’t leave my family to lose in the second round’

Economy|Education|Health|Political|Sports

SEC, South Carolina suspend Gamecocks' edge rush Dylan Stewart 1 game for punch

The Southeastern Conference and South Carolina have jointly suspended Gamecocks edge rusher Dylan Stewart for throwing a punch at an Alabama player over the weekend

Sports

Aaron Judge hopes to persuade Yankees to put him in lineup against Red Sox in Wild Card Series

Aaron Judge hopes to rejoin the New York Yankees for the AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox

Sports

NHL players who took long contracts before salaries skyrocketed shake off signer's remorse

Many NHL players who signed long-term contracts before this past summer of high spending suddenly look underpaid

Sports

Transformed Italy records dominant win in Nations League, Olise gives France late win

Roberto Mancini appears to have transformed Italy almost immediately

Sports

Texas coach Sarkisian says Longhorns need to cut out unacceptable celebrations after big plays

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says his team needs to cut out what he calls “unacceptable” celebrations

Interview|Sports|World

British schoolgirl becomes chess’ youngest ever woman grandmaster

British schoolgirl becomes chess’ youngest ever woman grandmaster

Political|Sports|US

NFL asks Homeland Security to take down video of Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins

The NFL has asked the Department of Homeland Security to take down a video on social media showing highlights of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins in reference to a potential caravan of immigrants approaching the U.S. border

Business|Interview|Sports

LeBron James on 76ers' debut: 'You guys know who I am, right?' Sixers excited to add NBA great

LeBron James has joined the Philadelphia Sixers, wearing the No. 23 jersey

Sports

Kyle Larson storms to a dominant Kansas win, tightening his grip on the NASCAR Cup Series title race

Kyle Larson has won two of the last three NASCAR Cup Series races, including a dominant victory at Kansas Speedway

Sports

Giants acquire quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick

The New York Giants have acquired quarterback J

Sports

Brandon McNulty follows Greg LeMond and Lance Armstrong as US riders to win cycling world title

Brandon McNulty is still marveling about becoming the first American to win the men’s road race at the cycling world champonships since Lance Armstrong in 1993

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UK examines foreign state involvement in suspected airbase plot, releases suspects

British police said on Monday they were investigating whether individuals acting for a foreign state were involved in an apparent plot to

Sports

At NBA Media Days, plenty of teams in the league find no shortage of reasons for optimism

New York guard Jalen Brunson and San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama share the same mindset after a short offseason

Sports|Technology

MLB average game time up nearly 4 minutes to 2:42, partly because of robot umpires

The average time for a nine-inning Major League Baseball game has increased by nearly four minutes this season, reaching 2 hours and 42 minutes

Political|Sports

Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers

The Senate has passed a sweeping bipartisan bill that would regulate college sports

Sports

Lynx take two WNBA awards: Miles is Rookie of the Year, and Reeve is a five-time Coach of the Year

The Minnesota Lynx have received two major WNBA awards, with Olivia Miles as Rookie of the Year and Cheryl Reeve as Coach of the Year for a league-record fifth time

Sports|World

MLB's playoffs start Tuesday. Here's what to know about the Wild Card Series

It won’t take long for Major League Baseball to deliver on some spicy postseason storylines

Sports

Iguanas have become Giannis Antetokounmpo's 1st opponent in his Miami Heat era

Giannis Antetokounmpo is adjusting to life in Miami, where iguanas have become an unexpected challenge

Business|Sports

This could be MLB's last postseason for a while with a lockout looming, players vowing to fight cap

Carlos Rodón of the New York Yankees says players are ready for a long lockout if MLB owners push for a salary cap

Europe|Sports|Technology|World

Can women become a much bigger part of the iconic America’s Cup?

Can women become a much bigger part of the iconic America’s Cup?

Sports

PWHL to replace NHL on CBC’s ‘Hockey Night in Canada,’ with 4th season to open in early December

The newly expanded PWHL launches its fourth season with all 12 teams competing during the first weekend of December, and will include women’s hockey replacing the NHL on CBC’s iconic “Hockey Night in Canada” broadcast

Sports

Coaching mistakes in the final seconds cost the Cowboys against the Ravens

The Dallas Cowboys made two wrong decisions in the final 10 seconds that cost them an opportunity to go to overtime against the Baltimore Ravens and led to a loss in regulation

Sports

A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart show why they are 2 of the best with dominating WNBA playoff openers

A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart showed once again why they are two of the best players in the world, leading their teams to routs on the opening day of the WNBA playoffs

Sports

Both No. 1 seeds are from smaller markets. Will that matter in the playoffs? Or in the labor fight?

One of the game’s smallest markets was baseball’s biggest winner during the regular season

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State Fair of Texas cuts prices on parking, admission and food

State Fair of Texas cuts prices on parking, admission and food

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Kremlin says Russia-US arms control talks should have resumed 'yesterday'

The Kremlin said on Monday that arms control talks between Russia and the United States were long overdue and that lengthy and careful negotiations would be needed when

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Female racers struggle for sponsors and track time after leaving F1's women-only series

Maya Weug's journey in motorsport highlights the challenges female racers face in securing sponsorships

Entertainment|Sports

AEW wrestling star Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, dies at 40

AEW wrestling star Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, dies at 40

Sports

Bo Nix and Talanoa Hufanga lead the Broncos past the Rams 30-26 in a Sunday night thriller

Bo Nix’s keeper from inches outside the goal line with 47 seconds left powered the Broncos past the Rams 30-26, capping a wild final five minutes that included a 66-yard pick-6 by Denver and a quick touchdown response by Los Angeles

Sports

Baker Mayfield dislocates thumb on throwing hand and winless Buccaneers await results of MRI

Baker Mayfield has a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand

Political|Sports|US

Trump's golf tour takes him back to the Presidents Cup

President Donald Trump has attended the Presidents Cup for the second time

Sports

Alvarez and Moreno win batting titles, Misiorowski leads majors in ERA and strikeouts

Houston’s Yordan Alvarez and Arizona’s Gabriel Moreno won their first batting titles Sunday, while Milwaukee ace Jacob Misiorowski became just the fourth pitcher since 1950 to lead the majors in ERA, strikeouts and opponents’ batting average

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Max Unlimited: Scherzer strikes out 7 on short rest for Blue Jays to beat Reds in season finale

Max Scherzer said he felt “unlimited” in Sunday’s season-ending start against the Cincinnati Reds

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Dan Wilson out as manager of the Seattle Mariners after disappointing season

Dan Wilson will not return as the Seattle Mariners’ manager next season, he and the team said Sunday

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Americans rally in singles to win the Presidents Cup for the 11th straight time

The Americans have won the Presidents Cup for the 11th straight time with another turnaround at Medinah

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Jackson's pass, alert timeout call lead to Loop's 56-yard field goal as Ravens beat Cowboys 34-31

Lamar Jackson completed a 27-yard pass to Zay Flowers and alertly called a timeout with 1 second left, setting up Tyler Loop’s 56-yard field goal to cap a stunning 7-second drive that gave the Baltimore Ravens a 34-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil

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Florida flies into the top 10 as four teams join the rankings

Florida leapt into the top 10 of the AP Top 25 college football rankings after defeating Ole Miss over the weekend

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Kyle Larson passes Chase Briscoe with 7 laps left to win for the fourth time at Kansas Speedway

Kyle Larson passed Chase Briscoe with seven laps to go Sunday, securing the NASCAR Cup Series victory at Kansas Speedway

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From collapse to clinch, Phillies survive 'living hell' of last week and win final NL wild card

Kyle Schwarber delivered a clutch two-run double, helping the Phillies clinch the final NL wild-card berth

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Ireland players wear black armbands and refrain from handshakes in soccer game against Israel

There were no handshakes between Ireland and Israel players before their contentious Nations League match, with the Irish team wearing black armbands for its 3-0 win

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Klopp endures first loss in charge of Germany after unprecedented victory for Greece

Germany has slumped to its first defeat under Jürgen Klopp with Dimitris Kourbelis giving Greece a shock 1-0 away win in the Nations League

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Aaron Rodgers outduels Joe Burrow as the Steelers edge the Bengals 30-27 on a late Boswell kick

Aaron Rodgers passed for 292 yards and three touchdowns to outduel Joe Burrow as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27

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Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence expects fantasy football praise and ire after passing up a rushing TD

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence expects praise and ire in the fantasy football world for passing up an easy rushing touchdown against New England

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Lawrence throws 3 TD passes as Jaguars rout Patriots and raise more questions about Maye

Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes, including one on which Parker Washington made a fingertip catch in the end zone, and the Jacksonville Jaguars bounced back from their worst offensive performance in nearly a year to dominate New England 35-6

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Thousands participate in annual Susan G. Komen 'More Than Pink' Walk

Thousands participate in annual Susan G. Komen 'More Than Pink' Walk

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Oregon QB Moore sustained concussion on late hit; USC suspends LB Stephens for 1 game for hit

Oregon says that quarterback Dante Moore sustained a concussion in a late hit by linebacker Desman Stephens during the second quarter of the Ducks’ victory over Southern California on Saturday

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Washington LB Leo Chenal carted off with a neck injury against Seattle

Washington linebacker Leo Chenal was carted off the field in the second quarter of the Commanders’ 33-31 victory over Seattle with a neck injury

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Wimbledon finalists Noskova and Muchova secure the Billie Jean King Cup title for Czechia

Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova have teamed together to win the Billie Jean King Cup for Czechia

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Michigan's luck ran out and Iowa took advantage of seconds on its side in 20-19 win at the Big House

Michigan’s luck ran out

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Florida rides win over Rebels to No. 8 ranking in AP Top 25; Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame top 3 again

Florida made a massive jump in The Associated Press Top 25 and landed in the top 10 for the first time in five years

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NBA camps set to open with Media Day in most cities on Monday, then practices Tuesday

LeBron James likely wears his Philadelphia uniform in public for the first time as NBA Media Day kicks off Monday

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Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card Series games to have prime-time starts

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will get prime-time exposure in Major League Baseball’s Wild Card Series

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Zverev adds Laver Cup clincher to his big year after French and US Open titles

Alexander Zverev has added another highlight moment to his breakout season by clinching the decisive points that brought the Laver Cup back to Team Europe

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Russia hits Ukraine's largest mobile provider, strikes data centres

Russia hit the headquarters of Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile service provider on Sunday, the company told local media, as Moscow continued a bombardment of Ukrainian

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A'ja Wilson wins AP WNBA Player of the Year for 3rd straight year; Angel Reese top defensive player

A’ja Wilson is in a class by herself, winning the AP's WNBA Player of the Year honors for the third straight year

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Deputy chair of Turkey's AK Party resigns after trading allegation amid funds crisis

A deputy chair of President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK Party stepped down after an opposition politician accused her of making a large profit on shares just before a funds

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Padres will have home-field advantage in wild-card rematch with Cubs

The San Diego Padres have earned a wild-card rematch with the Chicago Cubs, and this time it will be in San Diego at packed and raucous Petco Park

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The Guardians were 'on fumes' to close out the AL Central, and now they get a bye to recover

The Cleveland Guardians wrapped up their third straight division title by beating the Kansas City Royals 11-5 while the Chicago White Sox lost 9-6 to the Colorado Rockies

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Leavitt's accuracy and Kiffin's 4th-down call ignite No. 10 LSU in a 35-6 win over No. 23 Texas A&M

Sam Leavitt passed for 312 yards and two touchdowns to help No. 10 LSU take a convincing 35-6 victory over No. 23 Texas A&M

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Phillies lose 4th straight game in last-week collapse, will play for NL wild card in season finale

Aaron Nola was hit hard on two days’ rest and the Phillies' bullpen unraveled in a 12-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, forcing Philadelphia to try and salvage a final-week collapse and play for an NL wild-card berth on the last day of the season

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Oregon QB Dante Moore leaves field in ambulance after late hit. His Ducks rally for a stirring win

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore left the Coliseum field in an ambulance and wearing a neck brace after the Heisman Trophy candidate was hit roughly by Southern California linebacker Desman Stephens during a slide in the second quarter

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Guardians clinch their 3rd straight AL Central crown with an 11-5 win over the Royals

Once again, the Cleveland Guardians are division champs

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Mensah throws for 338 yards and 3 TDs, No. 6 Miami rolls past Central Michigan 52-3

Darian Mensah passed for 338 yards and three touchdowns, plus ran for another score as No. 6 Miami capped an unbeaten September by rolling past Central Michigan 52-3 on Saturday night

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Rangers push the AL West race to the final day of the regular season with a 6-2 win over the Twins

Danny Jansen homered and drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers pushed the AL West race to the final day of the regular season with a rain-delayed 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins

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Wisconsin scores twice in last 4 minutes, rallies to beat No. 13 Penn State 24-20

Colton Joseph hit Jacob Harris on a 72-yard touchdown pass with 1:13 to play and Wisconsin scored twice in last four minutes to beat No. 13 Penn State 24-20

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A persistent nor'easter batters US Northeast, causing coastal flooding, outages and at least 1 death

A powerful storm is creeping along the U.S. Northeast coast, causing high winds and knocking out electricity for thousands

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Phillies can salvage a late collapse and take final NL wild card in season finale

Aaron Nola’s bid to save the Philadelphia Phillies’ shaky playoff hopes by starting on two days’ rest did not go well

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No. 21 Florida serves notice to the rest of the SEC with its takedown of No. 4 Ole Miss

Florida proved the oddsmakers right, and then some, and established itself as a real threat in the Southeastern Conference in Jon Sumrall’s first season

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No. 17 Iowa drives for last-play TD to beat No. 18 Michigan 20-19

Hank Brown threw a game-ending, 16-yard touchdown pass to Reece Vander Zee to lift No. 17 Iowa to a 20-19 win over No. 18 Michigan on Saturday

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Jadan Baugh and No. 21 Florida run roughshod over 4th-ranked Ole Miss, 52-28

Jadan Baugh ran for 142 yards and three touchdowns, Duke Clark added 126 yards and a score on the ground and No. 21 Florida manhandled fourth-ranked Mississippi 52-28 to reach 4-0 for the first time since 2019

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Internationals finish strong to lead Presidents Cup. Now they have to find a way to close it out

The Internationals showed amazing fight Saturday in the Presidents Cup and lead for only the fourth time going into singles since these matches began in 1994

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Lauren Coughlin sets LPGA record by opening with 9 straight birdies en route to career-best 61

Lauren Coughlin became the first player in LPGA history to open a round with nine straight birdies, running the table through nine holes at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship

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Colin Simmons' 5-sack day marred only by a vulgar celebration when he mimics urinating on field

Texas linebacker Justin Cryer hasn’t seen anything like what Longhorns edge rusher Colin Simmons did Saturday

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Double pick-6s: Texas Tech LB Austin Romaine returns 2 interceptions for TDs on consecutive passes

Texas Tech linebacker Austin Romaine returned two interceptions for touchdowns for the No. 11 Red Raiders on consecutive passes thrown by different Sam Houston quarterbacks in the opening minute of the second quarter Saturday

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Verlander leaves final start of 21-year career as 7-year-old daughter sprints to the mound for hug

Justin Verlander received an unexpected farewell during his major league finale

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Alcaraz's drop shots secure a revenge win over Fritz as Europe takes 7-5 lead in Laver Cup

Carlos Alcaraz saved two match points before producing a drop shot that ended a 6-3, 4-6, 13-11 revenge win over Taylor Fritz as Team Europe took a 7-5 lead in the Laver Cup

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World Cup winner Spain survives scare to beat England 3-2 in Nations League

World Cup winner Spain extends its unbeaten run to 39 games by rallying to a 3-2 win against England in the Nations League

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Colin Simmons ties program-record with 5 sacks as No. 1 Texas beats No. 14 Tennessee 20-17

Colin Simmons tied the program record with five sacks as top-ranked Texas held off No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 with President Donald Trump on hand in the Longhorns’ first visit to Neyland Stadium

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CNN says it was left off Air Force One for Trump's Saturday trip to a college football game

CNN says it has been left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump’s Saturday trip to a college football game

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Trump attends Texas-Tennessee game with no apparent disruption to coaches' communications

Encouraging fans to get inside Neyland Stadium earlier than usual with President Donald Trump coming to Tennessee's college football game against Texas sure worked Saturday

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Ireland players vote to play contentious games against Israel, intend to wear black armbands

Pressure to boycott upcoming Nations League games against Israel over that country’s actions in Gaza has taken its toll on the Ireland team with players ultimately putting their participation to a vote

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'A really special moment' for Ukraine as Svitolina seals team's spot in Billie Jean King Cup final

Elina Svitolina beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-2 to seal Ukraine a 2-0 victory over two-time defending champion Italy and a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time

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Munich picked for Germany's bid to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044

Munich will bid to bring the Olympics back to Germany for the first time in more than 60 years after seeing off a rival bid from Cologne to become the focus of the country's push to host a Summer Games

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A new playoff spotlight: Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers set for their WNBA postseason debuts

Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers are set to make their WNBA postseason debuts while Caitlin Clark returns to the playoffs after missing last season because of injury

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Trump declines to say if Ukraine can manufacture Patriot missiles to fend off Russian attacks

Trump declines to say if Ukraine can manufacture Patriot missiles to fend off Russian attacks

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Man City chairman asserts club's innocence over Premier League charges, says still 'long way to run'

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has issued a direct message to supporters as the club faces the potential of losing its landmark case with the Premier League over alleged financial breaches

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Maracana Stadium turf still being trimmed ahead of Cowboys-Ravens as Rio gears up for 1st NFL game

Workers were still trimming the turf at Maracana Stadium on Saturday, less than 30 hours before the NFL’s first game in Rio de Janeiro between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens

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Manchester City found guilty of majority of Premier League financial breaches charges, according to reports

Manchester City found guilty of majority of Premier League financial breaches charges, according to reports

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George Russell holds off Verstappen in close finish in Azerbaijan to trim Antonelli's F1 lead

George Russell has held off Max Verstappen for his first Formula 1 win in three months to cut into Kimi Antonelli’s standings lead at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

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White House bars CNN from covering Trump on behalf of major TV networks as he travels to Tennessee

White House bars CNN from covering Trump on behalf of major TV networks as he travels to Tennessee

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Pope Leo XIV declines to credit himself for White Sox playoff return

Pope Leo XIV is a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan but also knows better than to wade too deep into sporting rivalries

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A new European soccer league for amputee players kicked off in Romania’s capital

A new European soccer league for amputee players has kicked off in Romania’s capital

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A three-peat for the Brisbane Lions: a trio of Australian rules football titles in a row

The Brisbane Lions kicked four goals in the final five minutes to overcome a 10-point deficit and beat the Fremantle Dockers by seven points and win their third Australian Football League grand final championship in a row

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11-year-old Japanese player Yuki Kurihara wins esports gold medal at the Asian Games

Yuki Kurihara of Japan has won a gold medal in esports at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan

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Sunday's MLB clinching scenarios: Phillies, Astros control destinies for final 2 playoff spots

The final day of Major League Baseball’s regular season is here, and two playoff spots are still up for grabs

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Lee Beebe Jr. rushes for 203 yards and No. 4 Indiana holds off surprising Northwestern 29-23

Lee Beebe Jr. rushed for 203 yards, including a 70-yard burst that set up Josh Hoover’s game-sealing 1-yard TD run with 1:56 to play, and No. 5 Indiana held off surprising Northwestern 29-23

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Stephen Curry and Warriors agree to 2-year contract extension worth $116 million, AP source says

Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $116 million that would take him through the 2028-29 season

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South Africa open to more talks with US after visa dispute, minister says

South Africa remains open to talks with the US on areas of dispute, including rules for foreign investors on Black employment and ownership, although

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France coach Zinedine Zidane's first win soured by Mbappé's knee injury, Italy loses to Belgium

Zinedine Zidane’s first game in charge of France has ended on a sour note as Kylian Mbappé injured his left knee moments after scoring in a 1-0 Nations League win in Turkey

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US coach Pochettino regrets his limited role in Balogun red-card appeal at the World Cup

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino says he should have been more involved in the decision to appeal the red card given to star forward Folarin Balogun during the World Cup

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UN refugee chief urges action from Security Council so displacement no longer crosses generations

The U.N. refugee chief is urging the world’s divided nations to focus on ending conflicts and crises so the more than 117 million people forced to flee their homes can return

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49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa will miss a few games after hurting his calf

San Francisco 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa injured his calf warming up for practice earlier this week and will miss a few games

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International sweep puts Team USA in a 7-3 hole at the Presidents Cup

The Internationals delivered another sweep in foursomes and have the Americans on their heels in the Presidents Cup

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US appeals court rules against Kalshi, says states can regulate prediction markets

A US appeals court on Friday ruled against the prediction markets operator Kalshi, saying Ohio and Tennessee can regulate its so-called event contracts under

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Former far-right group member found guilty of murdering Argentina rugby star

A former member of a violent far-right group was found guilty on Friday of murdering former Argentina rugby international Federico 

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Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for comments about his $500 million contract

Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has apologized for comments he made about his $500 million, 14-year contract

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Tim Tebow pauses relationship with Christian organization accused of using predatory sales tactics

Tim Tebow says he is “pausing his relationship” with Life Surge, a Christian organization that’s been accused of using predatory sales tactics to exploit its followers’ faith and financial insecurity

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Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead

President Donald Trump has vowed to campaign in 35 of the most competitive battleground races in the final sprint to November’s midterm elections

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NASCAR star Blaney has moved on from his fight with Hocevar, even if his black eye is still there

Ryan Blaney arrived at Kansas Speedway on Friday with a black eye from a scuffle with Carson Hocevar

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NFLPA says experts are monitoring Maracana Stadium turf ahead of Cowboys-Ravens in Brazil

The executive director of the NFL Players Association said Friday that both the NFL and the players union have had experts monitoring the field conditions at Maracana Stadium ahead of Sunday’s game between Dallas and Baltimore

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Cowboys emphasize business trip mentality as they practice in Rio ahead of their game vs. Ravens

The Dallas Cowboys began their preparations in Rio de Janeiro on Friday for their game against the Baltimore Ravens with an eye on the task at hand and not the sights for which the city is known