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IOC President Kirsty Coventry says sports cut from 2032 Brisbane Games could return in future
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Sports and medal events cut from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics program…
US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration on Wednesday placed additional sanctions on Iran as part of a sprawling…
New York Liberty beat the Phoenix Mercury 84-74 boosted by 23-0 third-quarter run
NEW YORK (AP) — Marine Johannes scored 21 points, Jonquel Jones added 17 points and…
Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández sidelined by a ‘significant tear’ in his left oblique
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernández went on the injured…
Penpa Tsering sworn in for a second term to lead Tibet’s government-in-exile
DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) — Penpa Tsering was sworn in Wednesday for a second consecutive term…
Jets adding Younghoe Koo to their kicker competition, AP source says
The New York Jets are signing kicker Younghoe Koo to compete at the position, a…
Sánchez sets Phillies franchise record by extending scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings
SAN DIEGO (AP) — After going the entire month of May without allowing a run,…
After protests outside synagogues, New York makes it a crime to block entry to a house of worship
NEW YORK (AP) — Blocking someone from entering a house of worship, or acting in…
Chargers safety Derwin James turns focus back to football after landing contract extension
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Derwin James has accomplished plenty with the Los Angeles Chargers,…
The US is a two-time World Cup host. Without Lamar Hunt, it is likely neither would have happened
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The most enduring memories that Clark and Dan Hunt share…
Vikings’ McCarthy aims ‘upward’ as Murray’s arrival creates another QB competition, friendly or not
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The combination of skills and experience Kyler Murray carried with him…
5 things to know about the protests challenging Bolivia’s new president
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Less than six months ago, the inauguration of centrist President…
Veteran QB Gardner Minshew emerges as starting option for rebuilding Cardinals
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Journeyman quarterback Gardner Minshew dropped back a few steps and then…
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out
NEW YORK (AP) — Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to…
Cardinals RHP Dustin May loses no-hitter in the 8th, then loses to the Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Dustin May lost his no-hitter against the Brewers…
Diamondbacks beat Giants 3-2 for series sweep, 10th win in 11 games
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mike Soroka limited San Francisco to two runs on four hits…
Jury hears opening statements in trial of South Carolina store owner who fatally shot Black teen
A South Carolina jury heard opening statements Wednesday in the trial of a store owner…
Ravindra and Blundell hit centuries as NZ and Ireland meet for 1st time in a test match
BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — Rachin Ravindra and Tom Blundell hit centuries as New Zealand…
Late-season hire John Tortorella has Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final, poised to join an elite group
The late-season move by the Vegas Golden Knights to fire coach Bruce Cassidy and bring…
Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two key senators involved in a long-simmering debate over fixing college sports…
Anthony Richardson takes snaps with Colts starters as Daniel Jones does position group work
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Backup quarterback Anthony Richardson took snaps with the Indianapolis Colts starters while…
Travis Steele signs extension at Miami (Ohio) through 2033-34 season
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Miami (Ohio) basketball coach Travis Steele signed a contract extension that…
Sánchez sets Phillies franchise record by extending scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings in 3-0 win
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez pitched seven brilliant innings, extending his scoreless streak…
Federal judge sentences man to 10 years in plot to kill Iranian American writer
NEW YORK (AP) — A former truck and bus driver charged in an assassination plot…