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All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Tampa Bay 76 53 .589 — New York 73 56 .566…
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Arozarena’s walk-off homer gives Mariners 5-4 win over Cubs, spoils Anderson’s MLB debut
SEATTLE (AP) — Randy Arozarena hit a walk-off, two-run home run as the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4.…
Athletics rally with a 3-run 8th inning to beat the Astros 4-3, snapping a 5-game skid
HOUSTON (AP) — Donovan Walton homered and Tommy White had three hits as the Athletics used a big eighth inning…
Padres righty Casey Mize exits game with sprained right ankle
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Right-hander Casey Mize of the San Diego Padres left Saturday night’s game against the Minnesota Twins…
Sounders snap club-record losing streak on late goal by Kossa-Rienzi in 1-1 draw with Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) — Kalani Kossa-Rienzi scored late in the second half and the Seattle Sounders snapped a club-record eight-match losing…
Wild Card Glance
All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE W L Pct WCGB New York 73 56 .566 +9½ Boston 69 59 .539 +6…
Skubal fans 11 for his first Dodgers win as Los Angeles rallies past the Pirates, 4-3
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tarik Skubal struck out 11 to earn his first win as a Dodger, Kyle Tucker singled…
Freedom 250 Grand Prix turns the National Mall into Lollapalooza for motorsports fans
The inaugural event in the nation's capital brought plenty of new experiences with it.
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NFL Sunday FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG at TENNESSEE 3 4½ (38½) Seattle College Football Saturday FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U…
Ríos and Owusu score goals for Montreal in 2-2 tie with Galaxy
MONTREAL (AP) — Daniel Ríos scored his first goal in MLS and Prince Owusu also scored a goal for CF…
A trade war between Canada and the US deepens rupture in what had been a close and durable alliance
TORONTO (AP) — For decades, Canada built much of its prosperity on privileged access to the United States. Now, after…
Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries
A federal judge in New York has vacated a Trump administration policy that suspended the processing of visas from 75…
Lando Norris on pole for Dutch Grand Prix as Russell cruises to sprint win
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Lando Norris beat his rivals and the weather to take pole position for the Dutch Grand…
Japan’s leader Takaichi explains why she spends long hours in seclusion at her official residence
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is increasingly seen secluding herself at home, said on Saturday that…
Serena Williams will play mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz in her return to the US Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in…
Dos tormentas en dos semanas: el Niño ha debilitado el campo de fuerza de huracanes de Hawai
Por segunda semana consecutiva, Hawai se encuentra en la trayectoria de una tormenta tropical que se intensifica. A las 5…
Mexican ranchers prepare to resume livestock sales to US under tight controls over screwworm risk
HERMOSILLO, Mexico (AP) — At daybreak, rancher Martín Alfonso Ibarra takes advantage of the cooler hours in northern Mexico’s desert…
Pope Leo calls for dialogue over conflict, says young Catholics are a sign of hope
SAN MARINO (AP) — Pope Leo XIV used a visit to the tiny landlocked San Marino and a major Catholic…
Iran says ‘entire world’ has accepted it has defeated the US, and other Middle East developments
Iran’s president says the world has accepted that the country has won the war with the United States. France and…
Man United beaten 2-0 as Hull makes dream return to Premier League
Hull made a dream return to the Premier League after a nine-year absence, beating Manchester United 2-0 on Saturday to…
Miles scores 24, Howard adds 21 as Lynx beat Mystics 94-84, win 6th straight
WASHINGTON (AP) — Olivia Miles scored 24 points Natasha Howard added 21 points on 10-of-12 shooting and the Minnesota Lynx…
Karmelo Anthony dropped plans to testify over track stabbing, lawyer says as teen seeks retrial
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Karmelo Anthony had planned to testify during his Texas murder trial over a track meet stabbing…
Kyle Tucker battles a brutal slump as the Dodgers chase a 3rd straight title
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kyle Tucker is searching at the plate, looking for anything to escape an offensive slump that…
Baseball Glance
All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Tampa Bay 76 52 .594 — New York 72 55 .567…
Wild Card Glance
All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE W L Pct WCGB New York 72 55 .567 +9½ Boston 68 59 .535 +5½…
WTOP rides shotgun at 140 mph on DC’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix course
WTOP got to ride shotgun in a 670-horsepower Corvette Z06, reaching about 140 mph on the streets surrounding the National Mall.
Former Hong Kong vigil organizer strives to mark Tiananmen crackdown despite convictions
HONG KONG (AP) — Tang Ngok-kwan still occasionally visits the places where Hong Kong once publicly remembered Beijing’s 1989 Tiananmen…
El Departamento de Justicia acuerda con TikTok un pago de US$ 400 millones por un caso de privacidad infantil
TikTok y su empresa matriz, ByteDance, alcanzaron este viernes un acuerdo de US$ 400 millones con el Departamento de Justicia…
CPKC Women’s Open Par Scores
Friday At Royal Mayfair Golf Club Edmonton, Alberta Purse: $2.8 million Yardage: 6,452; Par: 70 Second Round Miyu Yamashita 62-64—126…
Texas Tech seeks Big 12 repeat while BYU among teams trying to be 7th different champ in 7 seasons
The Big 12 Conference has had six different champions in the past six seasons. While 12th-ranked Texas Tech seeks a…
Prince Harry and 6 others must pay initial $13 million over failed invasion of privacy case
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and six others, including Elton John, have been ordered to pay an initial 9.5 million…
Russell qualifies on pole for sprint race as F1 returns at the Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — George Russell took the fight to his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli on Friday, qualifying on pole…
Arsenal signs England defender Konsa from Villa to strengthen defensive options
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal bolstered its already-strong defense by signing England international Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa on Friday, hours…
El caso de Hayden Panettiere muestra el precio de crecer como estrellas infantiles en Hollywood
Quienes comprenden lo que Hayden Panettiere vivió al crecer en la industria del entretenimiento pertenecen a un selecto grupo de…
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NFL Friday FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG NY Jets 2½ 1½ (37½) at PITTSBURGH Carolina 2½ 1½ (36½) at JACKSONVILLE…
School attendance has bounced back in Connecticut. Leaders hail LEAP program
It began in 2021, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic: an effort, backed by federal dollars from the American…
Court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars’ Alex Jones over falsely calling school shooting a hoax
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment to $1.5 million against Infowars founder…
Wrexham not alone: Birmingham eyes Premier League push as promotion buzz builds in Second City
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Birmingham fan Paul Ellis wants the big games against the big teams. Back in the Premier…
Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking…
LIV Golf Indianapolis Par Scores
Thursday At The Club at Chatham Hills Westfield, Ind. $20M (Individual); $10M (Team) Yardage: 7,273 yards; Par: 70 First Round…
‘Survival mode’: Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power
GARY, Ind. (AP) — Tens of thousands of residents in northwest Indiana were in survival mode Thursday as they endured…
How to Keep Aging Parents Safe During a Dangerous Heat Wave: Hidden Risks to Watch For
As summer and year-round temperatures reach record highs, older adults face a significantly higher risk of heat-related illness, often without…
5 Best Green Hydrogen Stocks and an ETF to Buy
The green hydrogen industry is facing growing pains, and investors may need to adopt a longer time horizon for expectations.…
9 Stocks Jeff Bezos is Buying
Amazon.com Inc. (ticker: AMZN) founder and tech industry icon Jeff Bezos is closely followed for his forward-thinking approach — as…
Robo Advisor vs. Online Financial Advisor: What’s the Difference?
Choosing how to invest used to mean hiring a financial advisor or managing everything yourself. Today, there’s a third option:…
Stock Warrants 101: What Are They and How Do They Work?
While the stock market can be difficult for even savvy investors to navigate successfully, at the end of the day…
Is Fast Food Cheaper Than Cooking at Home?
Eating at home is often less expensive than eating out, but the cost difference may be less clear when you…
Mundial Femenino Brasil 2027: así quedó el calendario y el repechaje
La FIFA dio a conocer el calendario de partidos para la Copa Mundial Femenina de la FIFA Brasil 2027 y…
Grammy-winner Ledisi brings Dinah Washington, her own music and a reverence for history to Strathmore
Audiences can expect the storytelling and vocal power that have defined Ledisi’s concerts, but with a significant addition: the music of Dinah Washington.