Astros thump A’s 8-1 behind Brown to avoid series sweep
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hunter Brown had eight strikeouts in six innings to remain one of the hottest pitchers in baseball, helping…
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Former Stanford pitcher NiJaree Canady is headed to Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year NiJaree Canady will be pitching for Texas Tech after two seasons at Stanford.…
Continue ReadingWildfire smoke chokes parts of Canada and western US, with some areas under air quality alerts
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fires burning in California, Oregon, Arizona, Washington and other western states, as well as Canada, have…
Continue ReadingWildfire smoke chokes parts of Canada and western US, with some areas under air quality alerts
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fires burning in California, Oregon, Arizona, Washington and other western states, as well as Canada, have…
Continue ReadingWildfire smoke chokes parts of Canada and western US, with some areas under air quality alerts
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fires burning in California, Oregon, Arizona, Washington and other western states, as well as Canada, have…
Continue ReadingBC’s O’Brien, Duke’s Diaz make quick push to connect with players after taking new jobs
AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bill O’Brien arrived at Boston College with a high-profile resume that included a stint as an NFL…
Continue ReadingWatchdog finds no improper influence in sentencing recommendation for Trump ally Roger Stone
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Justice watchdog investigation has found no evidence that politics played an improper role in a…
Continue ReadingWNBA announces landmark 11-year media rights deal with Disney, Amazon Prime and NBC
AP Basketball Writer More than 100 WNBA regular-season games will be broadcast each season through an 11-year media rights deal with Disney, Amazon…
Continue ReadingWNBA announces landmark 11-year media rights deal with Disney, Amazon Prime and NBC
AP Basketball Writer More than 100 WNBA regular-season games will be broadcast each season through an 11-year media rights deal with Disney, Amazon…
Continue ReadingJudge’s order shields Catholic Charities from deposition as Texas investigates border aid groups
Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A judge has rejected Texas’ attempts to compel a deposition from one of the largest migrant shelters on…
Continue ReadingBig Ten media days provide formal welcome to USC, UCLA and other former Pac-12 schools
AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Southern California coach Lincoln Riley strolled across the Lucas Oil Stadium stage for the first time…
Continue ReadingRangers sign their first 17 draft picks, including first-rounder Malcolm Moore from Stanford
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have signed their first 17 draft picks, including first-rounder Malcolm Moore. Moore, a catcher out of…
Continue Reading2 more state troopers who were part of the Karen Read case are under investigation, police say
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Police say two more state troopers who were part of the Karen Read murder trial over the death of her Boston police…
Continue ReadingFamilies describe assaults and deaths behind bars during hearing on Alabama prison conditions
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Families of people incarcerated in Alabama prisons have described assaults, rapes, extortions, deaths and…
Continue ReadingHarris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names
AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is beginning to vet about a dozen possible candidates to be her running…
Continue ReadingHarris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names
AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is beginning to vet about a dozen possible candidates to be her running…
Continue ReadingFamilies of victims in Maine mass shooting say they want a broader investigation into killings
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Families of the victims of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history are calling for a broader…
Continue ReadingTexas woman’s lawsuit after being jailed on murder charge over abortion can proceed, judge rules
Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that a Texas woman who was jailed and charged with murder over self-managing an…
Continue ReadingDemocrats poised to virtually nominate Harris — and her running mate — by Aug. 7
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic National Convention delegates can make Vice President Kamala Harris their presidential nominee —…
Continue ReadingAppeals judges rule against fund used to provide phone services for rural and low-income people
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court in New Orleans has ruled unconstitutional a method the Federal Communications…
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