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'Frustrated' Cubs, plunging in standings, in dire need of win vs. Rockies

(Photo credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images) The good start to the season for the Chicago Cubs has devolved into a slide heading into...


MLB roundup: Giants cap rally from 8-run deficit with walk-off slam

(Photo credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images) Bryce Eldridge launched a walk-off grand slam with no outs in the bottom of the ninth inning...


Athletics' bats break out late with bombs to rally past Brewers

(Photo credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images) LAS VEGAS - Carlos Cortes and Lawrence Butler each homered in a seventh-inning rally to...


Eagles sign DE A.J. Epenesa after deal with Browns falls through

(Photo credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images) The Philadelphia Eagles signed A.J. Epenesa on Wednesday after the former Buffalo Bills...


Ex-NFL wide receiver Lance Rentzel dies at 82

(Photo credit: Malcolm Emmons-Imagn Images) Lance Rentzel, who made headlines on and off he field during his nine NFL seasons, has...


Brewers roll dice with inconsistent starter Brandon Sproat vs. A's

(Photo credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images) LAS VEGAS -- Milwaukee Brewers rookie Brandon Sproat will have the challenge of keeping the...


A's continue HR barrage against Brewers to even series

(Photo credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images) LAS VEGAS -- Tyler Soderstrom and Nick Kurtz each homered for the third time in two games...


A's recall RHP Joey Estes from minors, option RHP Kade Morris

(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images) The Athletics made a change of right-handers on their pitching staff, recalling Joey...


Reports: Brewers signing OF prospect Luis Lara to 7-year, $31M deal

(Photo credit: Dave Kallmann / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The Milwaukee Brewers are in agreement...


A's, Brewers meet again in Las Vegas after show-stopping opener

(Photo credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images) LAS VEGAS -- Both scheduled starting pitchers have a pretty good idea of what to expect...


Nationals ask Andrew Alvarez for another strong start, this time vs. Giants

(Photo credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images) Andrew Alvarez will be in search of a second consecutive sharp start when the Washington...


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Belfast unrest after stabbing prompts Starmer crackdown warning

Belfast unrest after stabbing prompts Starmer crackdown warning

BELFAST, Northern Ireland: Keir Starmer said he would use the full force of the law after a night of racist violence in Belfast that...

Netanyahu to run again, party confirms after Trump doubts claim

Netanyahu to run again, party confirms after Trump doubts claim

TEL AVIV, Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu will run for re-election this year, his party said on June 10, after U.S. President Donald Trump...

Bear trapped on university campus from city near Tokyo

Bear trapped on university campus from city near Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan: A bear that wandered into Utsunomiya, a city just north of Tokyo, and frightened residents was captured on June 9 after...

After retaliatory strikes, Trump warns Iran will ‘pay the price’

After retaliatory strikes, Trump warns Iran will ‘pay the price’

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Even as the United States carried out airstrikes on Iran early on June 10, and Iran responded by attacking countries...

8 killed in historic Lebanese city of Tyre in Israeli airstrike

8 killed in historic Lebanese city of Tyre in Israeli airstrike

DUBAI/BEIRUT: Israel carried out an airstrike on the historic port city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on June 9, killing at least eight...

Kenyan protestors teargassed at US Ebola quarantine facility

Kenyan protestors teargassed at US Ebola quarantine facility

NANYUKI, Kenya: On June 9, Kenyan police used tear gas to break up protesters in the central town of Nanyuki. The protesters were opposing...

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Wall Street rebounds as sell-off of day earlier is reversed

Wall Street rebounds as sell-off of day earlier is reversed

NEW YORK, New York -  U.S. stocks staged a dramatic turnaround on Thursday, regaining most of the ground lost on the inflation surge...

SpaceX IPO draws massive investor interest, sources say

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Investor demand for SpaceX's blockbuster initial public offering has exceeded US$250 billion, far surpassing...

Boots owners weigh sale as London IPO plans fade

LONDON, U.K.: British retailer Boots is discussing a potential $10 billion (£7.5 billion) sale with prospective buyers, a move that...

Existing home sales jump as buyers return to housing market

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Sales of previously owned homes in the United States rose to their strongest pace of the year in May, signaling renewed...

Iran war, latest CPI, undermine Wall Street, Nasdaq loses nearly 2%

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks tumbled on Wednesday as the latest CPI reading showed inflation in the United States has surged to...

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Royals CF Kyle Isbel expected to miss significant time with plantar fascia tear
Royals CF Kyle Isbel expected to miss significant time with plantar fascia tear

(Photo credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images) The Kansas City Royals placed center fielder Kyle Isbel on the 10-day injured list on...


Phillies obtain veteran OF Derek Hill from White Sox
Phillies obtain veteran OF Derek Hill from White Sox

(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images) The Philadelphia Phillies acquired veteran outfielder Derek Hill from the Chicago White...


Ex-Raiders WR Henry Ruggs denied parole in fatal crash
Ex-Raiders WR Henry Ruggs denied parole in fatal crash

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) Former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was denied parole on Thursday for his role...


Juan Soto's blast helps Mets upend Cardinals
Juan Soto's blast helps Mets upend Cardinals

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images) Juan Soto went 2-for-4, including the go-ahead home run in the seventh inning, and the New...


Tyler Phillips shines as hot Marlins blank Diamondbacks
Tyler Phillips shines as hot Marlins blank Diamondbacks

(Photo credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images) Tyler Phillips pitched five scoreless innings as the Miami Marlins won their fifth straight...


Tigers go deep six times in 11-0 thumping of Twins
Tigers go deep six times in 11-0 thumping of Twins

(Photo credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images) Colt Keith blasted his first homer of the season and drove in three runs as the host...


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