By FOSTER NIUMATA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — England coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes believe Australia broke “the spirit” of the laws of cricket in the Jonny Bairstow dismissal at Lord’s. McCullum and Stokes agreed Bairstow was out, technically, in the second Ashes test. But Stokes says he doesn’t want to win that
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — The Miami Marlins have added a fresh arm to their bullpen for the final game of their series against Atlanta by recalling right-hander Jeff Lindgren from Triple-A Jacksonville. The 26-year-old Lindgren was 6-3 in 12 starts for Jacksonville. He was needed to provide length in the bullpen. He pitched five innings in
Continue ReadingBy LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Indiana Jones, and executives at the Walt Disney Co. and Lucasfilm, made a somewhat dispiriting discovery this weekend. Moviegoers didn’t rush to the theater in significant numbers to see “ Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” and say goodbye to Harrison Ford as the iconic archaeologist. The film,
Continue ReadingSOTOGRANDE, Spain (AP) — Talor Gooch is a winner for the third time this year in the LIV Golf League. The former Oklahoma State player made a 15-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a one-shot victory over Bryson DeChambeau in LIV Golf-Valderrama. Gooch also has won in Australia and Singapore this year on
Continue ReadingBy Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — With unpredictable weather and worker shortages, no airline is immune to widespread cancellations. Hundreds of thousands of travelers learned this the hard way recently, as they became stranded in airports across the country in the run-up to the Fourth of July holiday weekend. For many of them,
Continue ReadingBALTIMORE (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have placed infielder Royce Lewis on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain and recalled José Miranda from Triple-A St. Paul. Lewis was injured Saturday while running out a grounder in the third inning of a game against the Orioles. He was subsequently placed on the IL
Continue ReadingBy Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Washington (CNN) — Former Vice President Mike Pence says he doesn’t recall “any pressure” from Donald Trump in 2020 asking him to call Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey about their loss in the presidential election. “I did check in with, not only Gov. Ducey, but other governors and states that were going
Continue ReadingBy Allegra Goodwin and Ingrid Formanek, CNN (CNN) — At least 13 children have died in recent weeks during a suspected measles outbreak at internal displacement camps in Sudan’s White Nile state, amid conflict between the country’s two warring factions, according to an international medical NGO Sunday. “The situation is critical. Suspected measles and malnutrition
Continue ReadingBy Allegra Goodwin and Ingrid Formanek, CNN (CNN) — At least 13 children have died in recent weeks during a suspected measles outbreak at internal displacement camps in Sudan’s White Nile state, amid conflict between the country’s two warring factions, according to an international medical NGO Sunday. “The situation is critical. Suspected measles and malnutrition
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — Criar a un niño en Corea del Sur no es tarea fácil. Cuando los niños empiezan a andar, muchos padres ya comienzan a buscar centros preescolares privados de élite. ¿Su objetivo? Que, para cuando cumplan 18 años, se hayan convertido en estudiantes capaces de superar el exigente examen nacional de acceso a
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois businessman has been convicted of price-gouging on N95 masks during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that 62-year-old Krikor Topouzian of Winnetka was convicted Thursday in federal court following a bench trial. He could face up to a year in prison when he is sentenced
Continue ReadingBULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AP) — Sri Lanka booked its place at this year’s Cricket World Cup by claiming one of the two spots available at a qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe on Sunday. Sri Lanka crushed Zimbabwe by nine wickets after an unbeaten century by opener Pathum Nissanka to seal its ticket. Zimbabwe is still on course
Continue ReadingBy FOSTER NIUMATA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Australia has outlasted another epic solo assault by England captain Ben Stokes to win the second Ashes test by 43 runs with a session to spare on a salty last day. Stokes’ astonishing 155 helped to reduce a never-reached 371 target at Lord’s to 70. But then
Continue ReadingBy Aileen Graef and Shawna Mizelle, CNN Washington (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said Sunday that some Supreme Court justices are “destroying the legitimacy of the court,” amid a lack of oversight, calling it “profoundly dangerous” for democracy. “We have a broad level of tools to deal with misconduct, overreach and
Continue ReadingSAN SEBASTIAN, Spain (AP) — French rider Victor Lafay made a late move to break away from the pack and give Cofidis its first Tour de France stage win in 15 years. Adam Yates has kept the overall lead after the opening two stages in northern Spain. Lafay took the lead within the final kilometer
Continue ReadingCNN, WSFA, WFTV By Pamela Kirkland and Amara Walker, CNN (CNN) — “Sixteen years ago, I almost died giving birth,” Ebonie Karma Tudor said, recalling the birth of her son. “It was just a really traumatic experience.” It was 2007. Tudor, a Black woman, was 24 years old. During the delivery, she needed two blood
Continue ReadingSCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Three of nine people have pleaded guilty to federal charges in a burglary ring that authorities in northeastern Pennsylvania say stole art, sports memorabilia and other items from museums and other institutions over two decades. Federal prosecutors in Pennsylvania announced charges in June against nine Lackawanna County residents in 18 heists
Continue ReadingBy Parija Kavilanz, CNN New York (CNN) — A local Victoria’s Secret lost $30,000 a month to theft, authorities say. The Cabela’s has reportedly lost more merchandise than any other in the nation. They’re not in San Francisco, Chicago or New York, the way some might assume. They’re in Wichita, Kansas. A pattern of store
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies recalled first baseman Darick Hall from Triple-A Leigh Valley and he batted eighth in Sunday’s game against Washington. The Phillies sent infielder Kody Clemens to Triple-A. Hall made the opening day roster but his stint was short-lived after he needed surgery on his right thumb. Hall hit nine homers in
Continue ReadingWIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz has stopped Novak Djokovic’s winning streak at Wimbledon and won his first trophy there. Now Alcaraz will head to the U.S. Open to defend his title in New York in August as a two-time major champion. Alcaraz shook off a slow start and surged at the end to beat
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