By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer Akim Aliu and his fellow members of the Hockey Diversity Alliance are feeling betrayed and confused after being excluded by the NHL in its decision to launch an inclusion coalition. The HDA released a lengthy statement in accusing the league of attempting to appropriate what they’ve been doing over
Continue ReadingBy Rick Quan Click here for updates on this story HAWAII (KITV) — When Terry Tom was born premature in 1948, he was put into an incubator where he lost his sight. Despite that handicap, Terry has gone on to live a life most able-bodied people would find hard to achieve. “All my life, I’ve
Continue ReadingBy Michael Nam, CNN New York (CNN) — ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is wondering if he too might soon be out of a job. Smith, host of the network’s sports debate show “First Take,” saw several of his high-profile colleagues — including Jalen Rose, Jeff Van Gundy and Keyshawn Johnson — laid off last week.
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story KEITHVILLE, Louisiana (KTBS) — Caddo Parish deputies arrested a 25-year-old Keithville woman early Tuesday morning for stabbing her 75-year-old grandmother. Law enforcement was notified that an elderly woman walked into Ochsner LSU Health with multiple stab wounds to her abdomen and legs. The victim told
Continue ReadingDAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Antwun Echols, a boxer who twice lost to Bernard Hopkins in title fights, has died in Iowa. He was 51. Echols’ daughter, Antwunette Echols, says he died Sunday in Davenport of complications from diabetes. Echols fought Hopkins twice for the International Boxing Federation middleweight title, with Hopkins winning by unanimous decision
Continue ReadingBy GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A foundation set up by African soccer president and billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe has stepped in to resolve a pay dispute between South Africa’s Women’s World Cup players and their national association. It should ensure that the reigning African champions get on a
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Breanna Stewart knew where she wanted to go. Someone was in her way. During games, that’s not a problem for the WNBA MVP. While boarding a commercial flight, it’s a bit trickier. On a recent connecting flight carrying the New York Liberty from Atlanta to Las Vegas, Stewart had
Continue ReadingBy Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — Former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones announced Wednesday that he is running for Congress in New York’s 17th District, the seat he previously represented before redistricting thwarted his reelection plans last year. “I’ve never been Washington’s choice. It’s because I stand up to corruption. I battle with Republicans trying to
Continue ReadingCOPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A 23-year-old man in Denmark who opened fire at a mall last year and killed three people believing the victims were zombies has been sentenced to detention in a secure medical facility. The Copenhagen District Court convicted the man, who was not identified during the trial, of murder and attempted murder
Continue ReadingBy Chris Jacobs Click here for updates on this story UNION, Kentucky (WLWT) — This time of year, most kids are focused on camp, vacation, or the pool, but a group of local children in Northern Kentucky are spending their summer days with service in mind for one little girl. It all centers around 3-year-old
Continue ReadingBy MATT OTT AP Business Writer Contract negotiations between UPS and the union representing 340,000 of the company’s workers broke down early Wednesday morning with each side blaming the other for walking away from talks. In recent days, the Teamsters had imposed several deadlines for United Parcel Service negotiators to make their “last, best and
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Three environmental activists have been arrested at Wimbledon after running onto one of the courts and disrupting two matches by throwing orange confetti and puzzle pieces onto the grass. A pair of protesters from an organization that wants the British government to stop new oil,
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Three environmental activists have been arrested at Wimbledon after running onto one of the courts and disrupting two matches by throwing orange confetti and puzzle pieces onto the grass. A pair of protesters from an organization that wants the British government to stop new oil,
Continue ReadingBy JOHN DUERDEN Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — U.S.-born teenager Casey Phair has been selected in South Korea’s 23-player squad for the Women’s World Cup. The 16-year-old forward has a Korean mother and an American father. She is the first player of mixed heritage to represent South Korea in the top women’s or
Continue ReadingBy Fletcher Keel Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI, Ohio (WLWT) — A woman has been charged after calling a grocery store and making a false threat, court documents say. According to court records, Tara Humler, 42, allegedly called the Country Fresh Farm Market on Vine Street and said there was “a bomb
Continue ReadingCNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Harry Styles was hit in the eye by an object thrown at the stage while he was performing in Vienna on Saturday, marking the latest incident in an ever-growing list of similar situations in recent weeks. Video footage posted on social media by concertgoers shows the “As It
Continue ReadingBy Hafsa Khalil, CNN London (CNN) — Scotland has concluded a day of festivities celebrating British monarch King Charles III’s recent coronation. The highlight of Wednesday’s proceedings in the capital, Edinburgh, was a service of national thanksgiving during which the King was presented with the Scottish crown jewels. Known as the “Honours of Scotland,” these
Continue ReadingBy Alexandria Galtney Click here for updates on this story RICHLAND, Mississippi (WAPT) — A former Richland police officer has been implicated for his role in a January Rankin County assault involving two Black men. Police Chief Nick McLendon confirmed former officer, Joshua Hartfield, was implicated for his role in the beating and torturing of
Continue ReadingBy CARA ANNA Associated Press PARIS (AP) — France’s highest court has rejected a request by three groups seeking reparations for slavery in a case that originated on the French Caribbean island of Martinique. The court’s decision Wednesday said that no one produced evidence showing they had “suffered individually” any damage from the crimes that
Continue ReadingBy Nick Catlin Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — A man has died after he was pinned underneath a vehicle in Albuquerque. Police have called it a justifiable homicide. Homicide detectives were investigating a road rage incident at the intersection of Eagle Ranch Road and Paseo Del Norte in
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