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Strong hiring streak gives Fed room to hold rates steady

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:38:59 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. labor market continued to outperform expectations in May, with employers adding more jobs than forecast and unemployment remaining steady, reinforcing signs that hiring momentum has strengthened in recent months despite economic uncertainty and rising inflation.

The Labor Department reported that nonfarm payrolls increased by 172,000 jobs last month,

Browns sign 1st-round pick WR KC Concepcion

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:19:04 GMT

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The Cleveland Browns signed first-round draft pick KC Concepcion to his four-year rookie contract on Wednesday.

Concepcion, the 24th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, will receive $19.7 million in fully guaranteed money that includes a $10.8 million signing bonus. The deal also includes a fifth-year team option for the wide receiver from Texas A&M.

Conce

Global crude oil prices rise as Trump issues latest threat to Iran

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:04:54 GMT

New York [US], June 10, (ANI): Global crude oil prices rose on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump issued his latest threat to Iran for being too slow to negotiate a peace deal.

Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said that Iran will have to pay the price for being slow to arrive at a peace deal.

'Iran's Military is a complete and total mess. Much of it, like their Navy and Air For

'Stubborn' Angels seek rare series win vs. Astros

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:19:16 GMT

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The Los Angeles Angels will attempt to win a series against the Houston Astros for the first time in nearly 25 months when the teams complete a three-game set on Wednesday night at Anaheim, Calif.

The Astros regularly have beaten the Angels since, winning six series and tying two others, including a four-game. season-opening split in Houston in March.

Alec Burleson, Cards look to extend streaks vs. Mets

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:55:13 GMT

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The St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed a stress-free victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday.

The Cardinals hope to combine timely hitting, strong defense and stellar pitching again Wednesday night when they visit the Mets for the second game of their three-game series.

St. Louis, which will attempt to match a season high with its sixth straight victory. has won thre

Hot Jac Caglianone, Royals out to halt Rangers' quest for .500

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:40:30 GMT

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Jac Caglianone has been a key factor in fueling the Kansas City Royals' successful start to June.

He also continues to fare well against the Texas Rangers.

After powering the Royals to a series-opening triumph over the visiting Rangers, Caglianone will look to help his team record a fourth straight victory on Wednesday night.

Kansas City entered June wit

Yankees, Guardians bring worn-down bullpens into series finale

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:55:13 GMT

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Terrific work by the bullpen has allowed the New York Yankees to win the first two games of their road series against the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians.

Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (1-2, 2.88 ERA) will be counted on to give the team some length in the finale Wednesday afternoon, when he starts against Cleveland left-hander Parker Messick

MLB roundup: White Sox's Braden Montgomery hits walk-off HR in debut

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:40:23 GMT

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Braden Montgomery belted a game-ending, two-run homer in the 10th inning in his major league debut to lift the host Chicago White Sox to a 6-5 victory against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.

Montgomery connected against Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (0-1) in the bottom of the 10th after Atlanta's Mauricio Dubon hit a go-ahead single against Grant Taylor on the first p

Reports: Victor Wembanyama won't get flagrant-1 for Game 3 shove

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:40:24 GMT

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NEW YORK -- San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama won't receive a retroactive flagrant foul for a play in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, league officials told multiple media outlets Tuesday night.

Wembanyama shoved New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson in the first quarter of the Spurs' 115-111 win on Monday. The NBA admitted referees missed a foul call on the incident,

Limited Strikes, Larger Signal: What The US Attack On Iran Reveals

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:40:13 GMT

WASHINGTON -- The US strikes on Iranian air defense and radar systems appear intended as a limited warning to Tehran rather than the opening salvo of a broader military campaign, according to senior US officials and regional security experts.

The attacks targeted several Iranian air defense and radar systems, with another US official telling RFE/RL that the operation was "ongoing" and focused on air defenses and

Jac Caglianone's 2 home runs power Royals past Rangers

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:40:29 GMT

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Jac Caglianone homered twice and the Kansas City Royals used a four-run sixth inning to rally for their third straight victory, 5-3 over the visiting Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.

Caglianone, who had three hits with a walk, led off the fifth inning with a home run for Kansas City's first hit against Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi (5-7). He then highlighted the break

"US-India partnership has never been stronger": John Cornyn congratulates PM Modi on record tenure

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:30:43 GMT

Washington DC [US], June 10 (ANI): US Senator John Cornyn on Tuesday (local time) congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister, noting his leadership has spanned 4,399 days across three democratic mandates.

He praised Modi's tenure, citing India's economic growth and efforts in lifting millions out of poverty, and said the US-India partnership has never be

Big 12 ADs, NCAA president speak out against Brendan Sorsby ruling

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:40:23 GMT

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The Big 12's athletic directors held a call with conference commissioner Brett Yormark Tuesday to express their frustration about the temporary injunction that made Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby eligible for the 2026 season.

Sorsby was ruled ineligible by the NCAA after admitting to gambling on college football. Dist

Knicks out to start new streak, while Spurs aim to knot series

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:55:31 GMT

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NEW YORK - Even as they authored the second-longest postseason winning streak in NBA history, the New York Knicks knew it wouldn't be easy to win the franchise's first championship since 1973.

Beginning Wednesday, they'll find out just how arduous the rest of the path might become.

The Knicks will look to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals while the

Ticket prices for Game 4 of NBA Finals at MSG plummet 70%

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:55:26 GMT

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The New York Knicks still hold a 2-1 lead and home-court advantage in the NBA Finals, but ticket prices for Game 4 on Wednesday night have plummeted 70% since they lost Game 3.

With the prospect the Knicks could close out their first championship in more than a half century, the get-in price for Game 4 had reached as high as around $13,500 and was still at $8,600 on

Texas Tech title wagers surge after Brendan Sorsby injunction

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:25:13 GMT

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In an ironic twist, the injunction that opened the door for Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play next season despite previously placing bets on his own team has led to a surge of wagers backing the Red Raiders to win the national championship.

Texas Tech was being offered at +2000 by BetMGM before Monday's ruling. F

Reports: Bengals restructure Joe Burrow's, save $10M in cap space

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:41:13 GMT

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The Cincinnati Bengals have created $10 million in salary cap space this coming season by restructuring Pro Bowl quarterback Joe Burrow's contract, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.

The Bengals moved from near the bottom of the league in effective cap room, $7.1 million, per reports, to in the middle. The team could hav

NBA reviewing missed foul on Victor Wembanyama shove of Jalen Brunson

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:40:28 GMT

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NEW YORK -- Referees missed a foul call on Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama when he shoved Knicks guard Jalen Brunson in the first quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.

Without a whistle on Wembanyama, the play continued with San Antonio on offense. A replay review appeared to show Brunson, who was on defense and working through a screen on the play, making i

Rangers activate RHP Cole Winn from 15-day injured list

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:40:33 GMT

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The Texas Rangers activated right-handed reliever Cole Winn from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday after he was sidelined since May 23 by arm fatigue.

Winn, 26, takes the spot on the 26-man roster vacated by right-hander Luis Curvelo, who was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.

Winn allowed two runs on two hits in a third of an inn

White Sox promote top OF prospect Braden Montgomery

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:19:18 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox promoted prized outfield prospect Braden Montgomery from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

Montgomery, 23, was acquired in the December 2024 deal that sent left-hander Garrett Crochet to Boston.

MLB Pipeline ranks Montgomery as the No. 2 prospect in the White Sox's system and No. 21 among all major league prospects.

The switch-hitter i

Brendan Sorsby's case against NCAA set for 2027, after upcoming season

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:19:19 GMT

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Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility case against the NCAA is set for trial on Feb. 8, 2027, long after the end of the college regular season and extending past the College Football Playoff.

Sorsby was ruled ineligible by the NCAA after it found he had bet about $90,000 on college and pro sports in a four-year

PM Modi, Kuwait's Amir hold talks on West Asia situation

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:32:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephone conversation on Tuesday with the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.

The two leaders exchanged views on the evolving security situation in West Asia.

Prime Minister Modi expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and reaffirmed India's s

President Trump booed while attending Game 3 of NBA Finals in New York

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:05:06 GMT

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President Donald Trump, the first sitting U.S. president to attend the NBA Finals, was booed by fellow New York Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden on Monday before Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs.

Shown on the jumbotron saluting the American flag during the national anthem, Trump received a chorus of boos but downplayed the reception after the ga

"Crazy, hurting our country": Trump lambasts judicial freeze on USD 100,000 H-1B fee

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:33:41 GMT

New York [US], June 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has lambasted federal judges after a court invalidated his administration's implementation of a USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visas, describing the judicial decisions as 'crazy'.

The court had previously ruled that the steep financial levy constituted an unlawful tax that lacked proper authorisation from the US Congress.

The US President offered these assessm

Trump says Israel, Iran agreed to 'leave each other alone for another week'

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:32:27 GMT

New York [US], June 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has reiterated that the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain strictly enforced until a definitive agreement is secured with Tehran.

The US President offered these assessments while speaking to reporters whilst departing New York after attending the NBA Finals match between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, noting that active dialogu

Trump says US blockade of Iran's ports adding pressure to make a deal

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:11 GMT

New York [US], June 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has expressed high optimism regarding ongoing diplomatic engagements with Tehran, asserting that Washington is on the verge of securing a major breakthrough.

He made these remarks to journalists as he was leaving New York after watching a basketball game a little earlier. Trump faced a wave of loud booing from segments of the audience at Madison Square Garden

Victor Wembanyama pours in 32 as Spurs halve Knicks' edge in Finals

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:05:05 GMT

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NEW YORK -- Victor Wembanyama produced 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three blocks Monday night for the San Antonio Spurs, who got back into the NBA Finals by beating the red-hot New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3.

The Knicks still lead the best-of-seven series two games to one. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday night in New York.

The defeat snapped

Donald Trump becomes first sitting US President to attend NBA Finals game

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:58:44 GMT

New York [US], June 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump became the first sitting president in American history to attend an NBA Finals game on Monday night, drawing a mixed reception from fans as he watched Game 3 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden.

According to ESPN, Trump arrived at the iconic New York venue shortly before tip-off and took his place in a heavily secured su

NCAA appeals ruling restoring Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's eligibility

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:55:12 GMT

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The NCAA filed an appeal on Monday after a local judge granted Brendan Sorsby's request for a temporary injunction that would make the Texas Tech quarterback eligible to play for the Red Raiders this season.

Sorsby was ruled ineligible by the NCAA after admitting to gambling on college football games, including betting on hi

Royals search for payback over Rangers to start homestand

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:55:08 GMT

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With a chance at payback for being swept at Texas to end May, the Kansas City Royals hope their ailing star shortstop is available to help.

Meanwhile, the Rangers' own elite shortstop is expected to return to the lineup after a breather.

Winners in five of seven, the Royals will see if Bobby Witt Jr. is on the field when they open a three-game home set Tuesd

Record 5 SEC teams highlight College World Series field

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:19:12 GMT

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A record five SEC teams are among the eight-team field that will begin play at the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., on Friday.

With No. 1 UCLA and No. 2 Georgia Tech failing to make it out of the Regional round, No. 3 Georgia was the highest-ranked team that advanced to the Super Regionals. The Bulldogs then swept Mississippi State to advance to the College World

Ticket prices for NBA Finals Game 3 slashed in half

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:55:12 GMT

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It appears long-suffering New York Knicks fans are saving their wallets for a potential clinching game in the NBA Finals.

With the Knicks up 2-0 and the NBA Finals coming to Madison Square Garden on Monday night for the first time in 27 years, the get-in price for tickets to Game 3 has dropped to $4,711. While that's still far more expensive than this year's S

Ruling restores Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's eligibility

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:40:32 GMT

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A local judge granted Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's request for a temporary injunction against the NCAA on Monday, making him eligible to play for the Red Raiders this season.

He was ruled ineligible by the NCAA after admitting to gambling on college football games, including betting on his own team while playing a

Plane headed to transport Yadier Molina crashes

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:19:13 GMT

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A plane that crashed and erupted into a fireball was on its way to pick up former St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and his family in Texas, Molina confirmed on social media.

The crash occurred Sunday at the airport in La Romana, Dominican Republic, minutes after the private, U.S.-registered Gulfstream G200 jet took off. The crew reported an issue with the pla

Pilot, copilot confirmed dead in private jet crash in Dominican Republic

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:59:12 GMT

Santo Domingo [Dominican Republic], June 8 (ANI/WAM): The pilot and co-pilot of a private jet were killed Sunday when their aircraft crashed while attempting an emergency landing at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic.

The US-registered Gulfstream G200 jet was en route to Austin, Texas and was approximately 16 nautical miles southwest of La Romana when it declared an emergency due to severe

After historic outbreak, Angels look to keep runs coming vs. Astros

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:40:23 GMT

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After avoiding a six-game Freeway Series sweep with a historic 13-5 victory over the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers on Sunday, the Los Angeles Angels return home down the 5 Freeway to Anaheim to open a three-game series with the Houston Astros on Monday night.

Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (2-2, 9.50 ERA) will make his fifth start of the season a

Yankees try to keep winning without injured stars against Guardians

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:05:11 GMT

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New York manager Aaron Boone is already growing tired of questions about the Yankees' ability to adjust without injured star Aaron Judge. He believes the team has more than enough talent to contend until the slugging outfielder returns.

The Yankees will look to support Boone's claim when they begin a three-game series against the host Cleveland Guardians on Monda

LA Thieves win battle with OpTic Texas for CDL Stage 4 Minor title

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:40:27 GMT

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The Los Angeles Thieves jumped out to a big lead then held off OpTic Texas' comeback to capture the grand final 4-2 on Sunday in the Call of Duty League's Stage 4 Minor.

Both teams advanced to the grand final with 3-0 sweeps in the semifinals earlier Sunday -- Texas downing the Paris Gentle Mates and Los Angeles ousting FaZe Vegas.

All 12 CDL teams competed

MLB roundup: Kevin McGonigle's 1st walk-off hit lifts Tigers past M's

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:05:04 GMT

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Kevin McGonigle ripped a two-out, two-run single in the bottom of the ninth and the host Detroit Tigers rallied past the Seattle Mariners for a 5-4 victory on Sunday afternoon.

McGonigle lined a single to right off closer Andres Munoz (3-4), allowing Detroit to capture the series, two games to one. The rookie also hit his fourth homer, while Wenceel Perez supplied

Storm have big plans for top picks going into matchup with Aces

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:19:17 GMT

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The Seattle Storm got a brief glimpse of their future frontcourt Saturday, and it was promising.

Dominique Malonga and Awa Fam, Seattle's first selections in the past two WNBA drafts, shared the court for the first time in an 88-68 loss at Minnesota.

The duo, which will likely get more playing time together Monday in a Commissioner's Cup game at the Las Vegas

NYPD nixes Knicks watch party with President Trump attending Game 3

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:55:19 GMT

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Due to increased security with President Donald Trump set to be in attendance, there will be no watch party outside of Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night, the New York Police Department announced Sunday afternoon.

The New York Knicks are bringing a 2-0 lead back to New York after winning each of the first two Finals games on the road ag

Knicks bring NBA Finals home to an eager city for Game 3 vs. Spurs

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:19:14 GMT

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NEW YORK -- The New York Knicks being on the verge of an NBA title only feels unprecedented to the legions of fans who weren't born the last time it happened in 1973.

But the task in front of the San Antonio Spurs -- winning the title after losing the first two games at home -- really has never been achieved.

The Knicks will try to inch closer to a cathartic

Rangers rack up 16 hits in rout of Guardians

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:55:13 GMT

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Justin Foscue hit a two-run home run, and Wyatt Langford, Josh Jung and Michael Helman added solo shots to lead the Texas Rangers to a 10-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.

Ezequiel Duran was 4-for-5 with a double, one run and three RBIs, and Jacob deGrom (5-4) carried a shutout into the sixth inning as Texas took two of three games in

Flesh-eating parasite forces Canada to ban Texas livestock

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:12:09 GMT

Texas governor slammed Ottawas move as an overreaction despite declaring a statewide disaster

Canada has temporarily banned imports of livestock, including horses, from the US state of Texas over the outbreak of screwworm fly, a flesh-eating and potentially deadly parasite.

The first case of screwworm was identified in Texas on Wednesday, marking the first detection of the parasite in the U

5-star wing Ryan Hampton commits to Kentucky

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:40:24 GMT

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Kentucky received a commitment Sunday from five-star recruit Ryan Hampton of Florida's DME Academy.

The 6-foot-6 wing is ranked as the nation's No. 6 recruit in the Class of 2027 by 247Sports.

Hampton, the younger brother of former first-round NBA draft pick RJ Hampton, also visited Nebrask

Youth vs. experience on tap as Guardians take on Rangers

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:19:08 GMT

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Even though the Cleveland Guardians' roster is loaded with young players, manager Stephen Vogt said he sees a confident, hard-working club leading the American League Central.

'This group of guys believe we are going to win day-in and day-out,' Vogt said. 'They show up to work to accomplish that.'

The Guardians will have chance Sunday afternoon to extend

MLB roundup: Nine-run first propels Dodgers to another win over Angels

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:40:35 GMT

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Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani each hit two-run home runs in a nine-run first inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers stayed perfect against the visiting Los Angeles Angels this season with an easy 9-2 victory on Saturday.

Ryan Ward added a two-run double in the opening inning while a single from Alex Freeland and a throwing error from Angels shortstop Zach Neto cleared t

Texas, Paris, LA, Vegas reach CDL Stage 4 Minor semifinals

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:40:30 GMT

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OpTic Texas, Paris Gentle Mates and LA Thieves posted quarterfinal sweeps, while FaZe Vegas also advanced to the semifinals of the Call of Duty League's Stage 4 Minor on Saturday.

All 12 CDL teams are competing in the tournament, which will reward $20,000 and 30 CDL points to the champion. The single-elimination bracket is seeded based on

Rangers place C Danny Jansen (forearm) on 10-day injured list

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:40:37 GMT

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The Texas Rangers placed veteran catcher Danny Jansen on the 10-day injured list on Saturday because of a right forearm strain.

The move was retroactive to Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the Rangers signed another seasoned catcher, Elias Diaz, to a major league contract.

Jansen, 31, said he felt the strain during a start on Monday when Texas edged host St.

Tanner Bibee dominant as Guardians shut out Rangers

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:40:31 GMT

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Tanner Bibee pitched eight scoreless innings to earn his first win of the season, and Jose Ramirez and Brayan Rocchio hit solo home runs to power the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night in Arlington, Texas.

Bibee (1-7) allowed three hits, walked two and fanned three over eight innings as the Guardians evened the three-game se

J.T. Poston, Ryan Gerard tied for Memorial lead after weather-shortened day

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:25:13 GMT

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J.T. Poston and Ryan Gerard share the lead in the Memorial Tournament after a weather-hampered partial third round Saturday at Dublin, Ohio.

Poston and Gerard are at 9-under-par through five holes of the third round, which was suspended. setting up a long day of play Sunday at Muirfield Village Golf Club.

Poston was the

Orioles add C Sam Huff with C Samuel Basallo ailing

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:55:07 GMT

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With Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo nursing an abdominal injury, the club selected the contract of catcher Sam Huff from Triple-A Norfolk.

Basallo was at designated hitter for the Orioles on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays when he went down on one knee following a swing attempt. He was ruled out with abdominal discomfort with an MRI on Saturday mo

Cop assaulted, 26 arrested as Knicks fans celebrate in NYC

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:55:09 GMT

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Unruly New York Knicks fans turned a reason to celebrate into chaos late Friday after their team opened a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

With Game 2 at San Antonio on Friday night, more than 6,000 fans gathered at a watch party outside Madison Square Garden before the scene on the streets of Manhattan afterward turned violent.

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Reports: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce to wed at MSG

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:25:09 GMT

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The NBA Finals may not be the only significant event being held at Madison Square Garden in New York.

The New York Post reported that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce plan to get married at the legendary arena on the weekend of July 3.

Per the newspaper, Madison Square Garden has no events scheduled from June 29 through July 6. Therefore, MSG would be available s

'Rolling' Rangers turn to Jack Leiter in rematch vs. Guardians

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:25:12 GMT

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The Texas Rangers are getting healthy and hitting their stride as they host the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday in Arlington, Texas.

Wyatt Langford and Corey Seager were activated from the injured list on Friday and impacted the Rangers' rally that led to the team's 3-2 win later that night. Langford doubled in the sixth inning and scored on Seager's opposite-f

Healthier Astros out to spoil debut of Athletics' Kade Morris

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:55:10 GMT

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Houston second baseman Jose Altuve returned from a 17-game stint on the injured list on Friday, and for the first time in a while, the Astros bore a reasonable facsimile of being whole.

Excluding catcher Yainer Diaz, who missed his 29th game with a left oblique strain, the Astros fielded a lineup primarily comprised of regulars in a 5-1 victory over the visiting A

High temperatures expected across several FIFA World Cup 2026 venues

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:32:21 GMT

New York [US], June 6 (ANI): The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to be staged during one of the hottest periods of the year across North America, with several host cities likely to experience extreme temperatures during the tournament.

Matches will be held across a wide geographic spread, covering more than a dozen cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Southern U.S. venues such as Dallas, Houston, Atlan

KOI, Surge post Round 1 sweeps at CDL Stage 4 Minor

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:55:11 GMT

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The Vancouver Surge and Toronto KOI opened with sweeps, while the Riyadh Falcons and G2 Minnesota also prevailed in Round 1 of the Call of Duty League's Stage 4 Minor on Friday to reach the quarterfinals.

All 12 CDL teams are competing in the tournament, which will reward $20,000 and 30 CDL points to the champion. The single-elimination b

MLB roundup: Giants jack 7 homers, demolish Cubs

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:40:28 GMT

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Matt Chapman hit a grand slam and a three-run homer, Willy Adames and Casey Schmitt each chipped in a pair of homers and the visiting San Francisco Giants routed the Chicago Cubs 18-3 on Friday.

Chapman finished with a career-high eight RBIs, Adames scored four times and drove in four and Schmitt logged four hits, three runs and three RBIs to propel the Giants to the

Reports: NCAA denies Texas Tech's appeal for Brendan Sorsby's eligibility

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:55:13 GMT

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Texas Tech's appeal to have quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility restored was denied by the NCAA on Friday, according to multiple media reports.

Sorsby was one of the most coveted quarterbacks in this year's transfer portal class after he left Cincinnati. He entered a treatment program for a gambling addiction on April 2

Knicks draw on maturity, moxie to take two in San Antonio

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:55:09 GMT

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SAN ANTONIO -- There wasn't a whole lot for the New York Knicks to like about the final six minutes of the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday.

Yet despite blowing a late 14-point lead, the Knicks looked up at the scoreboard after the final buzzer and saw that they had somehow done just enough to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-104.

The result s

Jalen Brunson, Knicks eke out win, head home with 2-0 lead in Finals

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:55:23 GMT

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Jalen Brunson stole the ball and converted the go-ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds left, moving the New York Knicks halfway to their first NBA title since 1973 after a 105-104 victory over the host San Antonio Spurs on Friday.

San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama missed a 20-foot shot before time expired as New York jumped to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Finals. T

Corey Seager returns, hits go-ahead HR as Rangers nip Guardians

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:19:13 GMT

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Corey Seager hit a go-ahead two-run homer in his return from the injured list, leading the Texas Rangers to a 3-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night in Arlington, Texas.

Kyle Higashioka also homered and Josh Jung had two hits for the Rangers, who have won six of their last seven games.

Travis Bazzana was 3-for-4 with a triple and home run and Stev

NBA Finals G2: Knicks-Spurs Preview, Props, Prediction

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:05:04 GMT

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The San Antonio Spurs find themselves in a precarious position after blowing a 14-point lead in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Instead of being up 1-0 and favorites to win the title, the Spurs lost the game, home-court advantage and are now series underdogs.

That said, they are a consensus 6.5-point favorite ahead of Game 2 at home on Friday night. Win, and San Anto

Astros reinstate 2B Jose Altuve (left oblique strain) from IL

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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The Houston Astros have reinstated All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve (left oblique strain) from the 10-day injured list and he is slated to bat fifth as the club opens a three-game home series vs. the Athletics on Friday.

In a corresponding move, Houston optioned outfielder Zach Dezenzo to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Altuve was placed on the IL on May 17 after tak

Rangers' offense gets jolt with return of Corey Seager, Wyatt Langford

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:05:09 GMT

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The Texas Rangers formally activated star shortstop Corey Seager from the 10-day injured list Friday and he's expected to be in the lineup for their home game against the Cleveland Guardians.

Seager was on the IL due to lower back inflammation. He last appeared in a game on May 13.

The 32-year-old is batting just .179 this season and is hitless in a care

Get-in price for NBA Finals at MSG soars past $9k

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:19:05 GMT

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The Knicks' upset victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals not only flipped New York to the favorite to win the title, it sent the price soaring for those hoping to see a game at Madison Square Garden.

Ahead of Game 2 in San Antonio on Friday night, the get-in price for Monday's Game 3 at MSG reached $9,095, according to ticket tracking service TicketData. That represente

ESPN NBA Full Court Press: San Antonio Spurs look to even series 2-2 against the New York Knicks on Wednesday

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:25:20 GMT

ESPN continues its coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday, June 10, with a Game 4 matchup, as the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson host the San Antonio Spurs, led by Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC, as the Spurs look to even the series 2-2. Mike Breen will provide play-by-play alongside

Texas cattle ranchers wary of New World Screwworm infestation

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:12:17 GMT

Texas’ cattle industry is facing a threat from an infestation of the New World screwworm, a parasite that state agriculture officials say could cost the industry more than $1 billion if it is not contained.

The parasite is ca

ABC's most-watched NBA Finals Game 2 since 2018 with average audience of 16.43M viewers

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:17:10 GMT

Viewership up 88% from last year's Game 2

The New Yorks Knicks 105-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 5 was ABC's most-watched NBA Finals Game 2 since 2018 - according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. Game 2 generated an average audience of 16.43M viewers and peaked with 19.42M viewers at 11:15 p.m. ET.

Viewership was up 88% from last year's Game 2.

Trump gets cold hometown welcome at NBA Finals in New York

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:01:15 GMT

Fans jeered the Republican leader, who was watching the game from an executive suite, when he appeared onscreen inside the arena during the singing of the national anthem.

Security measures were hiked for the visit, with authorities barring fans without tickets from coming within several blocks of Madison Square Garden.

They also banned watch parties directly outside the Manhattan venue -- a break from the

Trump gets a cold reception at NBA Finals game as Spurs beat Knicks

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:01:15 GMT

US PresidentDonald Trumpwas booed during theNBAFinals matchup at Madison Square Garden on Monday, as his attendance prompted ultra-tight security at the storiedNew Yorkvenue.

Fans jeered the Republican leader, who was watching the game from an executive suite, when he appeared onscreen inside the arena during the singing of the national anthem.

Security measures were hiked for the visit, with authorities ba

ESPN NBA Full Court Press: Spurs look to avoid 0-3 deficit against the Knicks as the series shifts to New York on Monday

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:25:17 GMT

Kids Count Data Book released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Researchers studied children’s economic well-being, education, health, and family and community factors. Texas ranked among

ABC's most-watched NBA Finals Game 1 since 2018 with average audience of nearly 17M viewers (16.93M)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:28:55 GMT

The New Yorks Knicks victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 3 was ABC's most-watched NBA Finals Game 1 since 2018 - according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. Game 1 generated an average audience of nearly 17M viewers (16.93M) and peaked with nearly 20M viewers (19.63M) at 11 p.m. ET.

The Knicks vs. Spurs series-opening game was the most-watched NBA Finals Game 1 ev

Christian Harris is a player to watch at inside linebacker

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:22:38 GMT

A third-round pick by the Houston Texans in 2022, Harris has played in 46 games with 27 starts in his four NFL seasons.

Will McFadden

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. As the Atlanta Falcons look to replace the presence of Kaden Elliss at inside linebacker, Christian Harris has emerged as a candidate worth monitoring.

A third-round pick by the Houston Texans in 2022, Harris has played in 46 games with 27 starts i

Mailbag: Can red-zone scoring be improved

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:35 GMT

byDallas Cowboys Mailbag,Mickey Spagnola&Tommy Yarrish

(Editor's Note: Time to check the mail! The DallasCowboys.com staff writers answer your questions here in 'Mailbag' presented by Miller Lite.)

With talk of a very potent offense, there is one weak area that needs to be improved: scoring in the red zone. With three first-round linemen, what needs to happen to improve *red-zone scoring?*Jose S

Browns sign WR KC Concepcion

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:22:40 GMT

Browns have signed all 10 of their 2026 draft picks
ClevelandBrowns.com
The Cleveland Browns have signed WR KC Concepcion. The team has now signed all 10 of their 2026 draft picks.
K.C. Concepcion | WR | Texas A&M | First Round (24thoverall)
Last name is pronounced con-SEPP-see-ownAppeared in 38 career games at Texas A&M (2025) and NC

2026 Opponent Preview: Cleveland Browns, Week 2

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Browns have a quarterback competition and a completely revamped offensive line to sort through but also have a new head coach, the NFL's reigning Defensive Player of the Year and an array of young skill-position talent
Scott Smith
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the middle of their three-day mandatory minicamp, annually the final step in their offseason workout program. While the focus now is on playb

Updates: Downs already competing with Dak

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:31:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com
June 9
Caleb Downs#13 DBHeight: 6-0Weight: 206 lbsCollege: Ohio State
5:00 p.m. --As Cowboys first-round pick Caleb Downs goes through his first NFL offseason, he's getting to do so by competing against some of the top offensive talent in the NFL, which he believes only benefits him more.
"I think it's a tremendous blessing for me just to be able to speed up my grow

Notebook: Hafley pleased with offseason progress

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:42:10 GMT

Travis Wingfield
Tuesday was the final practice of the offseason open to local media. For the last two months, the Dolphins have been conditioning, learning new schematics, establishing Head Coach Jeff Hafley's standard and hitting the grass for unpadded practices.
Hafley entered the offseason program free of expectations. He's repeatedly stated his desire to go into spring ball with an open mind and allow

Quarterbacks Valuing Every Rep of Vikings Minicamp

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:40:34 GMT

Lindsey Young
EAGAN, Minn.J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray are making the most of every rep with the Vikings first- or second-team offense.
Each of the Vikings quarterbacks spoke with Twin Cities media members following Tuesday's mandatory minicamp practice, during which snaps were shared between the pair (minus a few for Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer).
McCarthy and Murray continue to be

Jaguars' 2026 Minicamp Observations, Day 1: Ramped Up and Competitive

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:41:54 GMT

byJohn Oehser,Brian Sexton&Kainani Stevens
JACKSONVILLEThe Jaguars held Day 1 of their2026 Mandatory Minicampat theMiller Electric CenterTuesday.
Three Jaguars media members senior writer John Oehser, senior correspondent Brian Sexton and team reporter/producer Kainani Stevens shared an observation following practice.Here they are:
Oehser:Jaguars

Lunchbreak: ESPN's Central Question for Vikings 2026 Minicamp

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:11 GMT

Rob Kleifield
Minicamps are underway, which means temperatures and topics are getting hotter.
On Monday, ESPN NFL Nation reporters set the stage for a crucial phase of the offseason by outlining one key thing to watch from each of the 17 teams hitting the field to develop and compete this week in the mandatory part of their offseason program.
For instance, will so and so show up? How many reps is Play

Chicago Bears announce 2026 Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellows

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:14:07 GMT

Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears have announced their 2026 Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching fellows. The Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program's objective is to use NFL club's preparations in advance of the regular season to give opportunities to observe, participate and gain experience, with the ultimate goal of earning a full-time NFL coaching position.
The four coaches joining the Bears' staff inc

2026 Opponent Preview: Cincinnati Bengals, Week 1

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Cincinnati overhauled its defense during the 2026 offseason and with the core trio of Joe Burrow-Ja'Marr Chase-Tee Higgins should have a very high ceiling on offense
Scott Smith
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers began their three-day mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, annually the final step in their offseason workout program. While the focus now is on playbook installation and getting all 91 players on the same page

Updates: Booker sees how 'less is more' in Year 2

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:15:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com
June 8
3:21 p.m.A year ago, Tyler Booker was trying to learn the entire playbook and all the terminology as he went through his first NFL offseason and OTA practices. But 12 months later might feel like light years to the second-year guard.
This offseason, Booker said he's not thinking as much, which is in this case, is a good thing.
"I'm so much more confide

Updates: Schotty on Thompson, Hennessy injuries

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:15:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com
June 9
Jalen Thompson#34 SHeight: 5-11Weight: 190 lbsCollege: Washington State
12:00 p.m. --Last Thursday during the Cowboys' first OTAs practice open to the media, new safety Jalen Thompson was working with director of rehabilitation Britt Brown alongside DaRon Bland.
On Tuesday, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Thompson is dealing with a "minor" pec st

Jets Sign WR Jalen Walthall

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:40:00 GMT

Green & White Waive/Injured WR Quentin Skinner
Amanda Vogt
The Jets have signed WR Jalen Walthall and waived/injured WR Quentin Skinner.
He started his collegiate career at Hawaii before transferring to the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, where he played for the past two seasons. As a Cardinal, Walthall had 155 receptions good for 2,137 yards (13.8 per), and 22 TDs. He had 9 gam

Minicamp Tracker: Latest news, notes & highlights

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:53:00 GMT

byDan Salomone&Matt Citak
Minicamp is underway at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.
It marks the final three practices of the offseason workout program, which began April 7 with strength and conditioning and ramped up to OTAs over the past three weeks. Wednesday will be the final time players are on the field until training campin West Virginiaat the end of July.
Track the latest news, notes,

U.S. stocks close mixed as chip stocks pull back

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:15:17 GMT

NEW YORK, June 9 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended mixed on Tuesday amid renewed pressure on technology shares.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.17 percent to 50,872.11. The S&P 500 lost 0.26 percent to 7,386.65. The Nasdaq Composite Index shed 0.97 percent to 25,678.82.
Nine of the 11 primary S&P 500 sectors closed higher, led by real estate and materials with gains of 2.13 percent and 1.72 pe

New research finds koala decline began long before human arrival

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:45:12 GMT

SYDNEY, June 9 (Xinhua) -- A new genomic study has found that koala populations experienced a severe decline around 100,000 years ago, long before humans arrived in Australia, overturning previous assumptions.
The study suggests environmental change, rather than early human activity, was the main driver of the species' population decline, according to a statement of Australia's University of Sydney released Tues

Spurs cut Knicks' NBA Finals lead to 2-1 with narrow win

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:47:06 GMT

NEW YORK, June 9 (Xinhua) -- The San Antonio Spurs beat the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday to cut the series deficit to 2-1.
Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three blocks. Stephon Castle added 23 points, while rookie Dylan Harper had 13 points and nine rebounds.
In a game with U.S. President Donald Trump in attendance, the Spurs

U.S. confirms two more New World screwworm cases in animals

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:15:13 GMT

LOS ANGELES, June 8 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm in animals on Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the U.S. state of Texas to four since last week.
According to the department, the cases were identified in a calf in La Salle County and a dog in Andrews County.
"Over the past week, USDA has identified and exp

Knicks edge Spurs for 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:46:57 GMT

WASHINGTON, June 6 (Xinhua) -- San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama missed a potential game winner as the New York Knicks notched a 105-104 road victory over the Spurs to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals on Friday.
Wembanyama had a game-high 29 points but fell short in the dying moment. After grabbing a rebound, he turned it over with a bad pass into the back of teammate Stephon Castle. Jalen Brunson got the ball

U.S. confirms 2nd New World screwworm case in Texas

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:15:27 GMT

LOS ANGELES, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday confirmed a second detection of the New World Screwworm (NWS) in Texas, marking another case in the same county where the first U.S. detection in decades was reported earlier this week.
According to the USDA, the latest case was identified in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, approximately 9 km from the first confirmed case

Egypt recovers 4 ancient artifacts from U.S.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:45:18 GMT

CAIRO, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday that Egypt has retrieved four ancient artifacts from the United States.
The Consulate General of Egypt in Houston, in cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, has successfully recovered the four rare ancient Egyptian artifacts dating back to different periods of ancient Egyptian civilization, according

Texas jury begins deliberations in Karmelo Anthony murder trial after judge allows lesser manslaughter charge

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:11:50 GMT

MCKINNEY, Texas (CN) - A Texas jury began deliberations Tuesday in the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony after the judge allowed the option of convicting the Black teenager on the lesser charge of manslaughter in the stabbing death of an unarmed white teenager at a suburban track meet.

Anthony, 19, of Frisco, faces between five and 99 years or life in state prison on the first-degree murder charge in the death of Austin Metcalf

A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:14:22 GMT

(AP) - Three more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one outside the main cluster in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a resurgent pest that could devastate the nation's cattle industry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday.