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Juventus condemns racist abuse of US midfielder Weston McKennie after season-opening win in Italy
TURIN, Italy (AP) — U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie was subjected to racist abuse after Juventus…
‘Stay out of our city’: Chicago officials slam Trump’s threat to target the city
CHICAGO (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday said Chicago will likely be the next…
What to know about Spain’s ‘Tomatina’ festival, the tomato street fight turning 80
Thousands of people will paint a town red with tomato pulp Wednesday, flinging the fruit…
Brianna Decker continues transition from playing to coaching in being hired as PWHL Frost assistant
Difficult as it was for Brianna Decker to accept her hockey playing career being cut…
Germany-born Jens Castrop joins South Korea men’s soccer squad in historic move
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Germany-born Jens Castrop became the first foreign-born, mixed heritage player…
In the news today: Evacuations continue as N.S. wildfire intensifies
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Mets open 3-game series at home against the Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies (76-54, first in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (69-61, second in…
Orioles start 4-game series with the Red Sox
Boston Red Sox (71-60, second in the AL East) vs. Baltimore Orioles (60-70, fifth in…
Dodgers host the Reds on home winning streak
Cincinnati Reds (68-63, third in the NL Central) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (74-57, first in…
Brewers host the Diamondbacks to begin 4-game series
Arizona Diamondbacks (64-67, third in the NL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (81-50, first in the…
Blue Jays play the Twins in first of 3-game series
Minnesota Twins (59-71, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (76-55, first in…
Advocates warn federal budget cuts could reduce diversity and inclusion initiatives
OTTAWA — Advocates are raising concerns that upcoming federal budget cuts and expected job losses…
Indonesia hosts annual US-led combat drills with Indo-Pacific allies
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia and the United States began annual joint military exercises on…
Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some National Guard units patrolling the nation’s capital at the direction of…
Indiana hosts Seattle after Ogwumike’s 30-point game
Seattle Storm (20-18, 10-11 Western Conference) at Indiana Fever (19-18, 11-8 Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Tuesday,…
PHOTO ESSAY: Life in LA swings between courage and caution for thousands after immigration raids
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three months after aggressive immigration raids began in Southern California, everyday…
River Lions beat Surge 79-73 to repeat as CEBL champions
WINNIPEG — The Niagara River Lions are once again kings of the Canadian Elite Basketball…
Yankees bench struggling shortstop Anthony Volpe for at least 2 games
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe was benched Sunday night for the finale…
Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025
Sunday’s Scoreboard MLB Interleague Miami 5 Toronto 3 Chicago Cubs 4 L.A. Angels 3 Tampa…
Chisholm and Grisham both homer twice as Yankees beat Red Sox 7-2 to avoid 4-game sweep
NEW YORK (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a pair of two-run homers, Trent Grisham…
Cal Raleigh’s record-setting home runs power Mariners to 11-4 win over Athletics
SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 48th and 49th home runs, setting…
Tommy Fleetwood, Brooke Henderson and Jon Rahm and his LIV team big winners on busy day in golf
ATLANTA (AP) — Tommy Fleetwood of England ended a summer of heartache with the richest…
Longtime CFL scout Craig Smith dies at the age of 69
REGINA — Craig Smith, a longtime CFL scout, has died. He was 69 years old.…
UK migrant protests spark angry confrontations as government scrambles to respond
LONDON (AP) — Opponents and supporters of migrants faced off in angry confrontations at demonstrations…