By The Associated Press Reds right-hander Hunter Greene will make his much-anticipated major league debut when he faces the World Series champion Braves in Atlanta. Greene’s status as a top prospect has been boosted by attention given to his 100 mph fastball. The 22-year-old Greene was the second overall pick by the Reds in the
Continue ReadingBy ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s prime minister has called for a May 21 election that will be fought on issues including Chinese economic coercion, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday advised Governor-General David Hurley as representative of Australia’s head of state, Queen Elizabeth II,
Continue ReadingCHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Eloy Room’s own goal and Andre Blake’s five saves led the Philadelphia Union to a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew in MLS play. Room’s game-winner came in the second minute to secure the win for the Union (5-0-1). The Crew (2-2-2) outshot the Union (5-0-1) 15-8.
Continue ReadingBy Michael Warren and Sarah Fortinsky, CNN Former President Donald Trump endorsed Dr. Mehmet Oz for US Senate on Saturday, just weeks before the contested Republican primary in Pennsylvania. “This is all about winning elections in order to stop the Radical Left maniacs from destroying our Country,” Trump said in the statement endorsing the celebrity
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Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — El presidente de Colombia, Iván Duque, condenó sábado el “atentado terrorista” que dejó tres militares muertos y varios heridos en la zona rural de Ituango, en el departamento de Antioquia. Duque expresó en sus cuentas oficiales: Condenamos el execrable atentado terrorista que dejó 3 militares asesinados y varios heridos, tras
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler is one round away from winning his first major at the Masters. The No. 1 player in the world stretched his lead to as many as six shots in the third round. And then he held on for a 71 and a three-shot
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN) — “Los Simpson” contará con un actor sordo por primera vez en sus 33 años de historia. Aunque los personajes del programa solo tienen cuatro dedos, usarán lengua de señas americana (ASL, por sus siglas en inglés) en el innovador episodio. Y no, el episodio no fue escrito después de que “CODA”,
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy’s wait to complete the career Grand Slam will extend into at least 2023. His 14th Masters will not be the one where he gets the green jacket slipped over his shoulders. The four-time major championship winner shot a 1-under 71 in the third
Continue ReadingBy CODY FRIESEN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Prized rookie Bobby Witt Jr. made an eye-popping play at third base to nail a runner at the plate in the top of the 10th inning, then Adalberto Mondesi’s RBI single in the bottom half lifted the Kansas City Royals over the Cleveland Guardians 1-0.
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Happy Sunday, Central Oregon! Winter seems to have finally arrived, just at the start of spring. More storm systems are stacking up, and that has the East Slopes of the Cascades (Sisters, La Pine, Sunriver, Mt. Bachelor, Black Butte Ranch, Camp Sherman) in a winter storm warning until Wednesday. We saw snowfall Saturday night in
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, CNN There was some final hole drama of the third round at the Masters, which sets up the prospect of a thrilling final day. Scottie Scheffler, who looked to be heading in with a commanding lead, hit a wayward tee shot on the 18th hole, with his ball flying into the bushes
Continue ReadingBy JILL COLVIN and MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is endorsing Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania’s crowded Senate primary, ending months of jockeying for Trump’s support. Trump says in a statement that his decision is “all about winning elections” as he backs the celebrity heart surgeon best known as
Continue ReadingBy Paradise Afshar and Caroline Kucera, CNN A four-alarm fire that ignited Saturday near a port in Benicia, about 40 miles northeast of San Francisco, has been extinguished, according to city officials. “The Benicia Port Fire that began Saturday, was declared contained at 9:40 a.m. on Sunday, April 10, and was declared extinguished at 12:24
Continue ReadingCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sophia Smith became the youngest player in 22 years to score a hat trick for the U.S. women’s national team, which routed Uzbekistan 9-1 and extended its unbeaten streak on American soil to 66 games. Smith scored in the 33rd, 35th and 56th minutes. At 21 years, 242 days, she became
Continue ReadingBy LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton became the first player to homer against Boston in six straight games, hitting a tiebreaking, two-run drive in the sixth inning that gave the New York Yankees a 4-2 win over the Red Sox. Anthony Rizzo homered for the second straight day to start
Continue ReadingBy WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods struggled to a 6-over 78 during the third round of the Masters. That marks his worst score in 24 trips to Augusta National and leaves him well back of the leaders heading into the final round. Woods struggled with his putter, three-putting four
Continue ReadingBy WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods struggled to a 6-over 78 during the third round of the Masters. That marks his worst score in 24 trips to Augusta National and leaves him well back of the leaders heading into the final round. Woods struggled with his putter, three-putting four
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The often risky air and ground search for a snowboarder missing on Mount Hood ended sadly with the discovery of his body, buried in avalanche debris, and Saturday’s successful recovery effort, Hood River County sheriff’s deputies said.
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer Luka Doncic will be able to play for the Dallas Mavericks in their regular-season finale after the NBA office rescinded his 16th technical foul of the season Saturday, wiping out an automatic one-game suspension. The Mavericks, already guaranteed opening the playoffs at home, host San Antonio on Sunday night.
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