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Spain’s women battled sexism and indifference. Now the world champions are eyeing European title
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — If the women’s soccer players of Spain have gone from nobodies…
‘Alien: Earth” oozes into Comic-Con Day 2, ‘Predator: Badlands’ slays and ‘Tron: Ares’ dazzles
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Grid has overtaken Comic-Con. Disney unveiled details about “Tron: Ares,”…
‘Tron: Ares’ brings the Grid, light cycles and Nine Inch Nails soundtrack, to Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Grid took over Comic-Con on Friday, bringing the stars of…
Four-time Olympic gold-medal winner Léon Marchand is back and chasing more world records
SINGAPORE (AP) — Léon Marchand’s life changed drastically after he won four gold medals a…
Schwarber’s 1,000th hit is 319th homer, topping McGwire for most to the mark
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Schwarber topped Mark McGwire for most home runs among a…
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In Epstein furor, Trump struggles to shake off a controversy his allies once stoked WASHINGTON…
Mets bolster bullpen with deal for Orioles lefty Gregory Soto ahead of trade deadline
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gregory Soto is headed back to the NL East after the…
Israel says it is considering alternatives to ceasefire talks with Hamas, deepening uncertainty
CAIRO (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday his government was considering “alternative…
Lori Vallow Daybell receives additional life sentences in Arizona, ending legal saga
PHOENIX (AP) — Lori Vallow Daybell was sentenced to life in prison Friday on two…
Defending champ Kyle Larson returns to Brickyard seeking turnaround
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Larson raced to his third NASCAR Cup victory of the season…
How lessons can be learned from B.C.’s Red Chris mine to help future rescues
A rescuer who has experienced the relief that comes with successfully freeing people trapped underground…
Junior hockey players’ trial a chance to discuss sex, masculinity with youth: experts
TORONTO — The sexual assault trial of five former junior hockey players that culminated in…
Following Venus Williams’ comment on health insurance, here’s what to know about athlete coverage
Venus Williams’ recent singles win at the D.C. Open showcased her longevity and brought attention…
Famed Wanamaker Organ will again be heard by the public in fall art series in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — One of the most famous organs in the world, which graces one…
Hulk Hogan descended upon American culture at exactly the time it was ready for him: the 1980s
The opening chords of Rick Derringer’s hard-rock guitar would play over the arena sound system.…
Hockey players’ acquittal reverberates in southwestern Ontario city after ruling
LONDON — The acquittal of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team who…
Why are data nerds racing to save US government statistics?
The data nerds are fighting back. After watching data sets be altered or disappear from…
Soccer players’ union hits back at ‘autocratic’ FIFA and Infantino in fallout from Club World Cup
The global soccer players’ union hit back at FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino on…
Israel says hundreds of truckloads of aid are waiting to enter Gaza. Why can’t the UN bring them in?
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The United Nations and experts say that Palestinians in Gaza…
Hulk Hogan’s greatest moments in professional wrestling ‘run wild on you’
Hulk Hogan’s back had weakened, a failed early attempt at slamming all 525 pounds of…
Three seeded Canadians placed in separate quadrants at men’s National Bank Open draw
TORONTO — Felix Auger-Aliassime is of two minds about the raft of withdrawals from the…
What to know about the man charged with trying to assassinate Trump in Florida
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump…
Carney says getting best possible deal with U.S. more important than Aug. 1 deadline
HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and the country’s premiers downplayed the importance…
Premiers praise Carney and one another as they wrap up meetings in Ontario
HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe wrapped three days of meetings with his…