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Realmuto, Schwarber and Stott homers power Phillies to a 6-4 win over Mariners
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning,…
A fire is burning one of the world’s tallest trees near the Oregon coast
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities in Oregon are trying to extinguish a fire that is…
Hurricane Erin’s massive waves threaten to isolate North Carolina’s Outer Banks
There’s a popular T-shirt on Hatteras Island along the North Carolina Outer Banks that says:…
No place for Verma in India’s squad for Women’s Cricket World Cup
NEW DELHI (AP) — Opener Shafali Verma missed out on a home World Cup appearance…
The Latest: Trump says no to US troops in Ukraine
President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that U.S. troops would not be sent…
Mbappé converts penalty kick as Real Madrid beats Osasuna 1-0 in Spanish league opener
MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé got off to a scoring start in his second season…
Years after abuse reports, ex-coach at renowned US gymnastics academy is arrested by FBI
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. gymnastics world was only just recovering from a…
Iga Swiatek’s overnight turnaround from Cincinnati to New York
NEW YORK (AP) — Around 8 p.m. Monday, Iga Swiatek was holding up her Cincinnati…
Laufey’s new album, ‘A Matter of Time,’ explores anger, love and more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Long before the Icelandic Chinese artist Laufey became recognized the world…
How these star players are powering their teams at the Little League World Series
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Juan Reyes has thrown two complete-game shutouts for Venezuela. Nevada’s…
Humanitarian aid cuts leave victims of sexual violence in global conflicts without help, UN says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Major cuts in humanitarian aid have left victims of sexual violence…
A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half in Gaza, UN says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in…
Veterans’ voices shape a report on the Afghanistan War’s lessons and impact
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — U.S. veterans of the war in Afghanistan are telling a commission…
Xander Schauffele not at East Lake and debating whether another event would help before Ryder Cup
ATLANTA (AP) — Xander Schauffele isn’t at East Lake for the first time in his…
Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump’s tariffs and immigration crackdown
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and…
Economists split on BoC’s next rate move after July inflation data
OTTAWA — Economists say they found some encouraging signs in the latest inflation numbers but…
Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump’s tariffs and immigration crackdown
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and…
Ukraine track-and-field star Bekh-Romanchuk banned 4 years for doping
MONACO (AP) — Ukrainian track-and-field star Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk was banned for four years after testing…
Canadian cyclist Michael Woods announces plans to retire at end of current season
Canadian Michael Woods, who won stages in the Tour de France and Spanish Vuelta after…
Daniel Dubois splits from trainer after second heavyweight loss to Oleksandr Usyk
LONDON (AP) — Former world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois has split with his trainer, saying…
A guide to all 16 teams in the Women’s Rugby World Cup
Pool A LONDON (AP) — England World ranking: 1 Captain: Zoe Aldcroft Coach: John Mitchell…
How to win the FedEx Cup has never been more clear. The significance has never been more confusing
ATLANTA (AP) — How to win the FedEx Cup has never been more clear. Scottie…
At 38, Karen Paquin leads by example as Canada looks to make mark at Rugby World Cup
After Canada finished fourth at the last Rugby World Cup in November 2022, Karen Paquin…
Olympic sprint champion Noah Lyles ‘super excited’ about racing toward world title defenses
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Noah Lyles was “super excited” Tuesday about his progress toward defending…