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European soccer body UEFA moves toward vote to suspend Israel
GENEVA (AP) — European soccer body UEFA is moving toward a vote to suspend its…
Rory McIlroy has become the ‘cornerstone’ of Europe in Ryder Cup
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Rory McIlroy understood all that the Ryder Cup means three days…
Canada’s Dorris defends 50m butterfly title at world para swimming championships
SINGAPORE — Canada’s Danielle Dorris defended her gold medal in the S7 50-metre butterfly Thursday…
Paris court sentences Nicolas Sarkozy to 5 years in prison for criminal conspiracy in Libya case
PARIS (AP) — A Paris court on Thursday sentenced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to…
Israel is increasingly being treated as a global pariah. It’s shielded by Trump, for now
When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses world leaders at the United Nations on Friday,…
A new Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens as health officials warn of lack of funds
GOMA, Congo (AP) — As a deadly new Ebola outbreak kills dozens in southern Congo,…
Kyle Lowry’s new role: NBA analyst for Prime Video, even while still playing for the 76ers
Kyle Lowry is joining a new team, without leaving his current team. Prime Video announced…
Kyle Lowry’s new role: NBA analyst for Prime Video, even while still playing for the 76ers
Kyle Lowry is joining a new team, without leaving his current team. Prime Video announced…
Israeli strikes kill at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza as international pressure for ceasefire grows
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel struck houses and tents in central and southern…
James Franklin hopes new weapons, re-tooled defense will help No. 3 Penn State beat No. 6 Oregon
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — James Franklin didn’t think his team was equipped to beat…
Phil Mickelson is an unwanted outsider in what could have been his Ryder Cup at Bethpage
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — This could have been Phil Mickelson’s week. This could have been…
Marseille looks to follow up Ligue 1 win against PSG with victory at Strasbourg
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain’s defeat at Marseille this week offers Ligue 1 fans hope…
Viktor Hovland’s great pursuits: A perfect golf swing and the truth about UFOs
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Viktor Hovland’s golf swing clicked at the right time. His search…
Cycling team urged to remove ‘Israel’ from its name due to pro-Palestinian protests
A top cycling team has been urged to remove “Israel” from its name in the…
Seychelles holds early voting as many in the nation worry about a drug crisis and environment
VICTORIA, Seychelles (AP) — Early voting started Thursday across Seychelles as concerns over a drug…
South Korean parliament votes to allow tattooists to work without a medical license
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Tattoo artists in South Korea will no longer need to…
Ryder Cup: How to watch, what’s at stake, betting odds
The Ryder Cup has become everything golf typically is not. The slow-moving sport features relentless…
Olympic gold medalist Helen Maroulis signs with Real American Freestyle wrestling
Olympic gold medalist Helen Maroulis is the latest star to sign with Real American Freestyle…
Judge fails to appear for court hearing in Eswatini over 4 men deported by the US
MBABANE, Eswatini (AP) — A judge failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing in…
‘Out Standing’ examines sexism in the military, shocking Sandra Perron photo
TORONTO — Intent on capturing the broad scope and deep impact of gender discrimination in…
Alcaraz overcomes ankle injury ‘scare’ to advance at the Japan Open
TOKYO (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz injured his ankle and recovered to beat Sebastian Baez 6-4,…
Ragasa weakens but brings heavy rain and flood risk to northern Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Typhoon Ragasa weakened into a tropical depression early Thursday as it…
Cheers to Oktoberfest as Bremen hopes to capitalize on Bayern hangover in Bundesliga
BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich will be hoping Oktoberfest doesn’t upset its record start to…
The issue of drugs doesn’t usually get showcased at the UN General Assembly. This year is different
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Every year, tons of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and other drugs flow…