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Treasury urges banks to flag risks linked to immigration status

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:51:36 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The U.S. Treasury Department has expanded guidance for banks as part of the Trump administration's broader immigration enforcement efforts, introducing measures that allow financial institutions to share customer information more quickly and identify activities that may be linked to immigration-related risks.

The changes are designed to draw banks more

Phillies OF Adolis Garcia (lat) will miss rest of season

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:05:10 GMT

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Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adolis Garcia will undergo right latissimus dorsi surgery and miss the rest of the season, the team said Thursday.

Garcia will undergo the surgery next Wednesday. The recovery time is projected to be six to eight months, which would make him a full go for the start of the 2027 season.

Garcia last played for the Phillies o

Trevor Larnach, Twins complete road sweep of Rangers

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:55:20 GMT

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Trevor Larnach went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins cruised to a 9-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.

Brooks Lee added a three-run homer for Minnesota, which completed a three-game sweep over the Rangers. Ryan Kreidler hit a two-run homer, and Victor Caratini finished 3-for-4.

Wyatt Langford,

Texas A&M adds 5-star LB Kaden Henderson to No. 1 2027 class

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:40:28 GMT

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Texas A&M landed the commitment of five-star linebacker Kaden Henderson on Thursday, making him the third player ranked No. 1 at his position to join the Aggies' Class of 2027.

The 247Sports composite ranks Henderson as the No. 22 overall player for 2027, the latest high-impact prospect to commit to the nation's top-ranked class.

The Aggies' 2026 class was

College sports bill heading to Senate for full vote

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:40:31 GMT

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A federal bill that would revamp college sports is heading to the full U.S. Senate for consideration.

The Protect College Sports Act would give the NCAA an antitrust exemption, which would enable the organization to set a limit for athlete payments and enforce rules about transfers and eligibility -- including that of athletes who want to return to college after

Royals' Noah Cameron chases elusive win in clash vs. Cards

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:25:14 GMT

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Noah Cameron has pitched well against the St. Louis Cardinals during his young career but has nothing to show for it.

The left-hander will look for better fortune when he takes the mound on Thursday as the Royals open a three-game series against the visiting Cardinals.

Cameron (3-4, 4.11 ERA) enjoyed a strong rookie 2025 season, posting a 9-7 record and 2.99

Red Sox, desperate for clutch hits, try to avoid sweep by Blue Jays

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:05:11 GMT

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It's been a familiar refrain this season, but the Boston Red Sox have to find a way to produce more offense.

That will be among Boston's goals Thursday afternoon, when the Red Sox wrap up a three-game series against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto will be seeking a sweep after winning 6-1 on Tuesday and 3-0 on Wednesday.

Boston has left 13 runners on b

Vance Says US Has Iran In An 'Economic Chokehold'

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:01:43 GMT

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US Confirms End Of Naval Blockade Of Iran

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that the naval blockade on Iranian vessels and ports has been lifted.

"All U.S. military blockade enforcement efforts have ceased," CENTCOM said in apost on X. "Our great Naval Ships will remain in the general area to make sure that all aspects of the agreement are adhered to, obeyed and in ful

US Confirms End Of Naval Blockade Of Iran

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:01:43 GMT

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US Confirms End Of Naval Blockade Of Iran

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that the naval blockade on Iranian vessels and ports has been lifted.

MLB roundup: Ryan O'Hearn's six-RBI effort powers Pirates past A's

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:25:05 GMT

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Ryan O'Hearn homered and drove in a career-best six runs while leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to an easy 12-4 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday in West Sacramento, Calif.

O'Hearn had a two-run double in the first inning, a two-run blast in the fourth and a two-run single in the seventh.

Marcell Ozuna homered among two hits while Bryan Reynolds (two RBI

With Royce Lewis back on track, Twins chase sweep of Rangers

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:40:28 GMT

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Royce Lewis is feeling great at the plate.

It has been a long time coming.

The Minnesota infielder will try to maintain his hot streak when the Twins play the Texas Rangers on Thursday afternoon in Arlington, Texas. The Twins have won the first two games of the three-game series and three in a row overall.

Lewis could be a factor in the Twins' efforts to

One killed as plane bursts into flames after Texas highway crash

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:30:01 GMT

Texas [US], June 18 (ANI): One person was killed, and five others were injured after a small business jet crashed onto a busy highway in Texas and burst into flames.

The crash occurred around 10 pm (local time) on Tuesday on Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, when a Cessna 680A business jet operated by NetJets went down and struck a vehicle before coming to rest against a highway barrier.

According to Fox News, the

Blue Jays send RHP Max Scherzer back to IL with back spasms

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:19:12 GMT

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One week after he returned from the injured list, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer will miss more time after he was put back on the 15-day IL on Wednesday with back spasms.

The Blue Jays will fill out the pitching staff by recalling right-hander Chad Dallas from Triple-A Buffalo in advance of Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox.

Scherzer's IL

Peter Lambert stifles Tigers, leading Astros to series win

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:55:13 GMT

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Peter Lambert allowed one run on two hits over seven innings and Jeremy Pena drove in a pair of runs, lifting the host Houston Astros to a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday afternoon.

Lambert (6-4) surrendered a single to Dillon Dingler to lead off the fourth inning and a solo homer to Kerry Carpenter with two outs in the seventh. Lambert struck out fi

Portugal, DR Congo share points in 1-1 World Cup draw

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:09:09 GMT

HOUSTON, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Portugal and DR Congo played out a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Houston Stadium in the United States today, in Group K.

Portugal took an early lead through Joao Neves in the sixth minute, before Yoane Wissa equalised for DR Congo in first-half stoppage time (45+5).

The result earned each side one point in the group, which also includes Uzbek

Angels activate Vaughn Grissom from IL, DFA Trey Mancini

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:05:08 GMT

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The Los Angeles Angels activated infielder Vaughn Grissom from the injured list before Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, while infielder Trey Mancini was designated for assignment.

Grissom, 25, was retroactively placed on the IL to June 5 with a left oblique strain. He was batting .246 with four home runs and 27 RBIs in 40 games, while making star

DR Congo score 1st World Cup goal, pull out surprise draw vs. Portugal

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:25:09 GMT

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Yoane Wissa scored a goal in first-half stoppage time and the Democratic Republic of Congo pulled off a surprising 1-1 draw against Portugal in the opening World Cup game for each side to begin Group K play at Houston on Wednesday.Portugal dominated possession but had just one shot on goal as DR Congo goaltender Lionel Mpasi finished without a save. It allowed DR Congo t

'Just look at him!': Trump gushes over PM Modi's 'calm, cool, killer' persona ahead of bilateral meeting

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:34:34 GMT

Evian [France], June 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump once again showered accolades on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their high-profile encounter at the G7 leaders' lunch in France on Wednesday, resetting ties, just before sitting down for a bilateral meeting, their first in over 16 months.

The warmth shared between the two leaders highlights a deeply strategic relationship that continues to attract inte

FIFA World Cup: Heavyweights England, Croatia set for intriguing Group L opener

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:31:33 GMT

Arlington (Texas) [US], June 17 (ANI): England and Croatia launch their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L campaigns with a high-profile clash at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, where more than 80,000 spectators are expected to witness one of the standout fixtures of the opening round.

With both nations ranked among the world's elite, the encounter offers an early opportunity to make a statement in what promises to be a

(SP)U.S.-HOUSTON-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-GROUP K-POR VS COD

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:45:17 GMT

(260618) -- HOUSTON, June 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cristiano Ronaldo (R) of Portugal warms up before the group K match between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Houston Stadium in Houston, the United States, June 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Chen)

Cardinals seek sweep against scuffling Padres

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:05:04 GMT

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Dominant pitching and offensive production from rookies have been the story through two games of a three-game set between the St. Louis Cardinals and the visiting San Diego Padres.

St. Louis will look to continue those trends on Wednesday afternoon as it searches for a mid-week sweep against the Padres, who have dropped 15 of their last 21 games and sit a game ou

Reeling Royals eager to halt slide in finale vs. Nationals

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:19:06 GMT

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The struggling Kansas City Royals will try to avoid a three-game sweep against the host Washington Nationals when they conclude their series on Wednesday afternoon.

The Royals rallied to tie Tuesday's game in the seventh only to see Curtis Mead smack a three-run homer in the bottom half of the inning. The Nationals went on to record a 6-4 victory.

To add i

Goldman Sachs cuts Brent forecast to $80 as Hormuz reopening eases supply fears

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:59:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): Goldman Sachs has cut its Brent crude oil price forecast for the fourth quarter of 2026 to USD 80 per barrel from USD 90 earlier, citing an expected faster recovery in Middle East oil supply following a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

In its latest Oil Analyst report, Goldman Sachs said it is reducing its price outlook after US President Donald Trump's announcement of an int

MLB roundup: Dodgers top Rays 1-0 on Shohei Ohtani's homer

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:55:12 GMT

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Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run in the sixth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers prevailed in a pitchers' duel, earning a 1-0 victory over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.

Justin Wrobleski (8-2) gave up just three singles over six scoreless innings as the Dodgers improved to 11-2 at home since May 13. The left-hander struck out five without issuing a walk. Fr

Oil Prices Fall, Dollar Steady As US-Iran Deal Eases Supply Concerns

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:15:00 GMT

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Oil Prices Fall, Dollar Steady As US-Iran Deal Eases Supply Concerns

Oil prices fell on June 18 as investors weighed the interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran which could reduce risks to global energy supplies, while the dollar was little changed against major currencies.

US crude dropped 1.25 percent to $75.83 a barrel and Brent crude fell 1.4 percent to $

No. 3 Georgia shuts out No. 6 Texas in MCWS elimination game

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:40:27 GMT

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Tre Phelps had two hits and an RBI and Justin Byrd tossed five innings of shutout relief to help No. 3 Georgia remain alive at the Men's College World Series with a 2-0 victory over No. 6 Texas on Tuesday in an elimination game in Omaha, Neb.

Rylan Lujo also drove in a run for the Bulldogs (53-13), who will face Oklahoma on Wednesday. The Sooners (40-22) are unbeate

Astros' Raynel Delgado delivers game-winning hit in second career game

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:25:14 GMT

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Raynel Delgado delivered a two-run single in a three-run eighth inning as the Houston Astros rallied for a 4-2 victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.

Delgado, who made his major league debut on Sunday, bounced a one-out single into center field off Tigers reliever Will Vest that plated Yainer Diaz and Cam Smith and erased a one-run deficit. It marked

Twins score early and often in drubbing of Rangers

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:05:12 GMT

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Kody Clemens went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer and three RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 12-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas.

Trevor Larnach finished 4-for-6 with a solo homer for Minnesota, which has earned back-to-back wins to open the three-game series. Royce Lewis and Josh Bell drove in two runs apiece.

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Early-game offensive explosion powers Yankees past White Sox

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:19:08 GMT

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Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt hit two-run homers for the New York Yankees, who scored 10 runs in the third and fourth innings during a 12-2 rout of the visiting Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.

The Yankees won for the eighth time in 12 games since losing Aaron Judge to a rib injury, and they scored double-digit runs for the eighth time this season. New York finished with

'Saw snake at training camp during FIFA World Cup': Germany star Joshua Kimmich

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:57:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): Germany star Joshua Kimmich shared that he and his teammates saw a venomous snake at the national team's training camp during the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament.

Speaking in an interview with German outlet BILD, as quoted by DailySports, Kimmich recalled being warned about a potentially dangerous snake he came across during training or travel.

Joshua also noted the contrast

Trevoh Chalobah gets England FIFA WC call after injury rules out Livramento

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:00:43 GMT

Kansas City [US], June 16 (ANI): Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has been called into England's FIFA World Cup 2026 squad as Newcastle United's Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the tournament after suffering a calf injury ahead of England's opening match against Croatia on Wednesday (local time) in Arlington, according to the England Football website.

Livramento picked up the injury during training on Sunda

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice released after 30-day jail term

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:05:12 GMT

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was released from a Texas jail on Tuesday after serving a 30-day sentence for a probation violation.

Television cameras caught Rice running away from reporters after he departed the Dallas County Jail. He did not respond to any questions.

Rice, 26, was jailed on May 19 after testing positive for THC, according to

Bulls tab new head coach Tiago Splitter to lead next era

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:40:25 GMT

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The Chicago Bulls officially named Tiago Splitter as the 25th head coach in franchise history on Tuesday.

Terms of the contract were not disclosed for the 41-year-old Brazilian. He succeeds Billy Donovan, who stepped down on April 21 after six seasons.

'We are excited to welcome Tiago to the Chicago Bulls,' said Bryson Graham, executive vice president of bask

Manipal Hospital Yelahanka Takes a Global Step in Child Life Care Through International Collaboration at Child Life & Beyond Symposium

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:04:17 GMT

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 16: Marking a significant milestone in the evolution of Child Life services in India, Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, in collaboration with experts from Texas State University, hosted Child Life & Beyond - A Symposium on Integrated Healing. The event brought together healthcare professionals, psychologists, Child Life specialists, educators, students and internationa

Angels LHP Reid Detmers in a groove ahead of clash with D-backs

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:25:07 GMT

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Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers has won just two games this season, but over his past four starts, he has been a pitcher no one wants to face.

Detmers (2-5, 4.00 ERA) will try to help the Angels even their three-game series with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in Phoenix. Arizona won 4-3 on Monday.

Since giving up eight runs in 5/23 innings to t

Astros' Hunter Brown set to return vs. Tigers' Framber Valdez

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:40:30 GMT

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The second contest of a three-game series between the Houston Astros and visiting Detroit Tigers on Tuesday will present an intriguing confluence relative to the opposing starting pitchers.

Ace right-hander Hunter Brown (1-0, 0.84 ERA) will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday to make just his third start of the season as his Astros attempt to reboun

Nick Kurtz, A's flexing muscles ahead of rematch vs. Pirates

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:40:22 GMT

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Nick Kurtz looks to continue his personal power-fest when the rampaging Athletics oppose the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Kurtz had two homers and five RBIs in Monday's series-opening 11-2 victory over Pittsburgh and leads the majors with eight blasts in June. Overall, he has gone deep 10 times in the past 16 games to raise his season

Twins' Byron Buxton carries Energizer Bunny role into rematch vs. Rangers

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:19:21 GMT

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Byron Buxton is off to another blistering start this week.

Buxton, the reigning American League Player of the Week, will try to stay hot for the visiting Minnesota Twins when they meet the Texas Rangers in the second contest of their three-game series on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.

After going 11-for-24 with three doubles, four home runs, seven RBIs and six r

Nationals, facing Royals, chase 4th consecutive series victory

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:19:06 GMT

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The Washington Nationals can secure their fourth straight series win when they host the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.

The Nationals beat the Royals 7-3 on Monday night in the opener of a three-game set. Washington has won three consecutive games and seven of its past 10. At 38-35, the Nationals are now three games over .500 for the first time since the end of th

MLB roundup: Cardinals' Dustin May fires 1-hit shutout vs. Padres

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:55:06 GMT

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MLB roundup: Monday

Dustin May threw a one-hit shutout on Monday to help the St. Louis Cardinals earn a 3-0 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres.

May (5-6) threw six perfect innings before Fernando Tatis Jr. walked in the seventh. The St. Louis starter struck out nine and walked one in the first complete game of his career. May also improved to 2-0 with a

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter NFL's supplemental draft

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:40:27 GMT

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Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL's supplemental draft, the school announced on Monday, ending a growing legal drama surrounding his college eligibility.

Sorsby had until June 22 to decide whether to apply for the supplemental draft, which the league opens for players who miss the filing deadline for

Signing Of Iran-US Agreement To Take Place At Swiss Mountain Resort

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:41:20 GMT

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Signing Of Iran-US Agreement To Take Place At Swiss Mountain Resort

Switzerland announced on June 16 that the signing ceremony for an interim agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the war in the Middle East will be held at the Burgenstock mountain resort in central Switzerland.

The Swiss Foreign Ministry announced in a statement that it has been in close

Colt Keith's 3-homer night carries Tigers over Astros

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:25:06 GMT

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Colt Keith produced his first career three-homer game as the visiting Detroit Tigers slugged five home runs en route to a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday.

Keith finished 3-for-4 with two two-run homers, a solo shot and a career-high six RBIs. Kevin McGonigle and Spencer Torkelson also homered for the Tigers, who improved to 8-4 this month.

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Rangers place SS Corey Seager on 7-day concussion IL

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:05:03 GMT

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The Texas Rangers will be without Corey Seager again, this time after the shortstop was placed on the seven-day concussion list on Monday.

Seager was injured Thursday in a collision at home plate with Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen. He stayed in the game and later homered but missed the entire weekend series against the Boston Red Sox before Texas made

Two homers carry Twins to series-opening victory over Rangers

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:40:28 GMT

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Josh Bell blasted a three-run homer in the first inning and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 4-2 win against the Texas Rangers on Monday in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.

Byron Buxton, the reigning AL Player of the Week, also homered for the Twins, who have won three of their past four games.

Minnesota starter Mike Paredes went 4 2/3 i

Freshman pitcher guides Oklahoma past No. 3 Georgia at MCWS

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:25:11 GMT

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Jaxon Willits hit a two-run homer and Brendan Brock added a solo shot to help Oklahoma notch a 4-3 victory over No. 3 Georgia on Monday night in Men's College World Series play at Omaha, Neb.

Oklahoma freshman right-hander Xander Mercurius struck out a career-high nine while pitching a career-best 7 1/3 innings for the Sooners (40-22), who continue on with a winners

Reports: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter supplemental draft

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:40:28 GMT

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Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL supplemental draft, multiple reports said Monday, which may put an end to a growing legal drama surrounding his college eligibility.

Sorsby had until June 22 to decide whether to apply for the supplemental draft, which the league opens for players who miss the filing

"Want Dias to be present in every game": Portugal's Nunes on Man City teammate's fitness ahead of WC opener

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:31:14 GMT

Florida [US], June 16 (ANI): Ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup opener against DR Congo, Portugal star Matheus Nunes expressed hope that his Manchester City teammate Ruben Dias is fit for the all-important tournament opener scheduled for Wednesday.

Dias plays with Nunes for Manchester City and had been training separately from the squad for undisclosed reasons, triggering a worry among fans that he could give th

"Focused exclusively on this tournament, Croatia not afraid of anyone": Modric shuts down retirement talk ahead of WC opener

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:58:07 GMT

Texas [US], June 16 (ANI): Ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup campaign opener against England, Croatia star Luka Modric has shut down talks around his retirement, speaking of his 'exclusive focus' on the tournament, and warning the 1966 champions that his team is 'not afraid of anyone'.

The 40-year-old Modric, the Croatian captain and AC Milan ace, will lock horns with the Harry Kane-led England side at Texas on

Willson Contreras carrying Red Sox into series vs. Blue Jays

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:40:23 GMT

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Getting off to a strong start should be on the Boston Red Sox's to-do list Tuesday when they open a three-game series against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.The Red Sox won two of three games against the Texas Rangers last weekend, but Sunday's 6-4 loss dropped Boston's record to 9-29 when their opponent scores first.Willson Contreras is a player who can help the Red Sox

J.J. Spaun relying on resilience entering US Open title defense

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:55:08 GMT

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J.J. Spaun says he's trying to replicate the same blueprint that delivered him to the U.S. Open title last year. Unfortunately, his daughter is following suit.

Spaun spent the early hours of Father's Day 2025 finding a CVS to get medicine for one of his daughters, who had a stomach bug and was vomiting. That was hours before Spaun shot a final-round 72 and made a

Texas' Adrian Rodriguez hits for cycle, drives in seven to bounce Alabama

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:55:20 GMT

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Adrian Rodriguez hit for the cycle with five hits and seven RBIs to lift Texas to a 14-2 win over Alabama in a College World Series elimination game Monday afternoon in Omaha, Neb.

The sixth-seeded Longhorns jumped ahead early, scoring three in the first off Alabama starter Zane Adams on a trio of doubles. The only late-game drama came courtesy of a scoring cha

NCAA, Big 12 file opposition to Brendan Sorsby ruling

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:40:22 GMT

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The Big 12 Conference and NCAA joined the burgeoning blockade attempting to halt Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby from playing for the Red Raiders this season.

The NCAA on Monday filed a formal appeal in Lubbock County District Court with a request for expedited resolution of the case by Aug. 28, one day before the star

Mets place RHP Christian Scott (hip) on 15-day injured list

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:25:08 GMT

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New York Mets right-hander Christian Scott was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday because of a right hip impingement.

Per MLB Network, the injury is 'not believed (to be) serious.' The move was retroactive to Friday.

Scott, who turned 27 on Monday, is 2-0 with a 3.10 ERA in nine appearances (all starts) this season. He has 47 strikeouts with 19 walks i

Coach 'wouldn't be surprised' if Arch Manning stays two more seasons at Texas

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:19:11 GMT

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Texas quarterback Arch Manning was a potential first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft but opted to return to Austin for a second season as the Longhorns' starter.

Head coach Steve Sarkisian suggested he could stick around UT for two more years, even if prognosticators expect him to be one of the first picks in the 2027 draft.

A redshirt junior, Manning and S

Shohei Ohtani leads all players in early MLB All-Star Game voting

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:19:08 GMT

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Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani leads all major league players in early All-Star Game vote tabulations, ahead of the July 14 contest at Philadelphia.

While Ohtani tops the National League with 1.17 million votes in the first update of this year's balloting, Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez tops all American League players with 1.02 milli

Landon Donovan blasts airline after World Cup travel fiasco

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:19:19 GMT

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United States men's national team legend and Fox World Cup analyst Landon Donovan is in an online spat with United Airlines after travel difficulties influenced him and his broadcast partner Ian Darke to complete the last 250 miles of their journey from Houston to Northern New Jersey in an Uber.

According to their posts on X (formerly Twitter), Donovan and Dark

Scottish World Cup fans cloak Fenway Park in song

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:25:07 GMT

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Fenway Park in Boston got a taste of World Cup fever Sunday night.

Less than 24 hours removed from their nation's first World Cup victory in 36 years, Scotland's Tartan Army supporters staged a friendly invasion of the historic baseball stadium.

With two of Scotland's three group stage matches being contested in nearby Foxborough, Mass., the Red Sox shrewdly s

Report: Bulls hiring Tiago Splitter as head coach

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:25:05 GMT

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The Chicago Bulls are hiring Tiago Splitter as their new head coach, ESPN reported on Monday.

The 41-year-old Brazilian succeeds Billy Donovan, who stepped down on April 21 after six seasons.

Splitter, a center who played parts of seven seasons in the NBA, led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 42-40 season as the interim coach after Chauncey Billups was arres

Big 12 files legal challenge in Brendan Sorsby drama

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:40:34 GMT

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The Big 12 Conference filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Texas Tech and the Texas attorney general as the saga over quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility continues.

The Big 12 is seeking a judgment that will allow it to enforce its bylaws against Texas Tech if the school allows Sorsby to play, despite his violations o

FIFA World Cup: Coach Fae hails Ivory Coast's strong start after 1-0 win over Ecuador

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:32:35 GMT

Philadelphia [US], June 15 (ANI): Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae expressed satisfaction after their 1-0 win over Ecuador through Amad Diallo's stoppage-time winner in a fiercely contested Group E encounter of FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday (Local Time).

After the win, Fae said Ivory Coast came to the US with strong ambitions and high expectations, and they are determined not to exit the tournament early.

'We c

Hot Angels rookie Walbert Urena gets first look at Diamondbacks

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:19:08 GMT

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Rookie Walbert Urena, riding a five-start hot streak, will attempt to get the Los Angeles Angels back on track when he pitches the opener of a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday in Phoenix.

The Angels saw their four-game winning streak end on Sunday when they lost 8-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays in the finale of a three-game series in Anaheim, Cal

Astros expect offense to ignite in opener vs. Tigers

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:55:06 GMT

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A pair of shootout victories set the table for the Houston Astros to claim a three-game series sweep over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, but in a surprising twist, their offense dried up.

The Astros dropped the finale 4-0 and capped a six-game road trip through Anaheim and Kansas City at 3-3. In desperate pursuit of the momentum needed to climb back into the t

Energized by Scottish fans and win, Rangers open set vs. Twins

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:19:06 GMT

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The Texas Rangers might want to snack on Scottish shortbread and blast the bagpipes on their stadium speakers when they return home.

Sometimes, all it takes to snap out of a funk is a little variety.

The Rangers will open a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Monday night in Arlington, Texas. It is the start of a six-game homestand for Texas, whic

Can Royals slow down Nationals, red-hot James Wood?

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:40:24 GMT

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James Wood looks to continue his hot streak when the Washington Nationals open a three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Monday.

Wood finished a triple short of the cycle, drove in two runs and scored twice as the Nationals beat the visiting Seattle Mariners 10-1 on Sunday in the rubber game of that series.

Kansas City, meanwhile, snapped

Rangers get off to hot start, hold off Red Sox

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:55:10 GMT

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Wyatt Langford and Kyle Higashioka homered in back-to-back innings to start the game, and the visiting Texas Rangers avoided a three-game series sweep at the hands of the Boston Red Sox with a 6-4 win on Sunday night.

The Rangers tagged Boston starter Connelly Early (5-5) for six runs and 11 hits through the first 4 2/3 innings and totaled 13 knocks in the game.

MLB roundup: Rockies batter Athletics with 23 runs on 24 hits

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:40:28 GMT

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Willi Castro hit two home runs and drove in seven runs to lead the visiting Colorado Rockies, who set a franchise records for runs in a game in routing the Athletics 23-9 on Sunday in Las Vegas.

Castro hit a two-run homer in the second and a grand slam in the eighth to finish 4-for-6. Hunter Goodman also hit a pair of home runs and drove in four runs, going 5-for-6 and

FIFA WC: Spirited Japan play out exciting 2-2 draw against Netherlands, Kamada spoils Dutch party with late strike

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:29:57 GMT

Texas [US], June 15 (ANI): A late strike from Daichi Kamada helped Japan escape a strong Netherlands side, securing a point as both sides played out a 2-2 stalemate in front of a passionate Texas crowd in the ongoing FIFA World Cup on Monday.

While it was the Netherlands who took the lead, courtesy of a goal from Virgil Van Dijk in the early minutes of the second half, Nakamura produced a leveller just minutes l

Astros RHP Hunter Brown (shoulder) slated to return Tuesday

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:55:13 GMT

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Houston Astros ace right-hander Hunter Brown is slated to return to the starting rotation Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers after missing 2 1/2 months with a shoulder strain.

Brown last pitched on March 31 when he was pulled after six innings and 78 pitches against the Boston Red Sox. He reported issues during a throwing session on April 3 and was placed on the 15

Cinderella Troy rallies for 12-8 win, knocks Ole Miss out of MCWS

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:40:20 GMT

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Jabe Boroff's tiebreaking two-run double highlighted a four-run seventh inning, and Troy kept its Cinderella title hopes alive by rallying to eliminate Ole Miss 12-8 in the Men's College World Series on Sunday afternoon in Omaha, Neb.

One of the 'Last Four In' to make regional play, the Trojans, a 31-loss squad, trailed 6-2 but saw their offense plate 10 runs from t

Stephen Kolek shuts down Astros to help Royals avoid sweep

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:55:12 GMT

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Stephen Kolek allowed five hits over 7 1/3 stellar innings and Maikel Garcia had three hits with three RBIs, as the Kansas City Royals avoided a series sweep by the visiting Houston Astros with their 4-0 victory Sunday.

After Royals starters allowed a combined 12 runs over five innings in losing the first two games of this set, Kolek (4-1) hardly allowed the Astr

FIFA WC: Havertz brace, Undav's masterclass highlights as Germany thrashes debutants Curacao 7-1

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:29:33 GMT

Houston [US], June 15 (ANI): Germany kick-started its FIFA World Cup campaign with a massive stomp of authority, registering a 7-1 win over debutants Curacao at Houston on Monday, with a Kai Havertz brace being the standout in a second-half goalfest from the four-time champions.

This is the biggest win in the ongoing edition of the FIFA World Cup, and this goalfest helped the four-time champions topple five-time

Germany overcomes slow start to rout World Cup debutante Curacao

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:19:09 GMT

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The match didn't go as expected early when one of the most experienced World Cup nations played against a debutante but in the end, Germany scored the final six goals, two by Kai Havertz, for a 7-1 rout of Curacao in the Group E opener for both teams in Houston on Sunday.

The match was surprisingly 1-1 nearing halftime before Germany took control on a goal by Nico

(SP)U.S.-HOUSTON-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-GROUP E-GER VS CUW

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:15:13 GMT

(260615) -- HOUSTON, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Fans are seen before the group E match between Germany and Curacao at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Houston Stadium in Houston, the United States, June 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

Royals place 1B Vinnie Pasquantino on 10-day IL

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:19:09 GMT

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Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a right hamate fracture.

Pasquantino exited Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Houston Astros after appearing to injure himself on a swing in the fifth inning.

He was replaced in the lineup by Isaac Collins, who took over in left field. Jac Caglianone moved from rig

2 men charged following theft of England World Cup gear

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:05:08 GMT

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Prosecutors in Jackson County, Mo., have charged two Texas men with one felony count each of receiving stolen property after the theft of equipment belonging to England's national soccer team.

Charged were Mustafa Salik, 40, and Erfan Kamal, 36. The felony charge could result in a prison term of up to seven years if they are convicted.

Bond was set at $75,000. T

Angels pursue rare series sweep against Rays

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:19:18 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays could become the answer to this trivia question: Who are the only two teams the Los Angeles Angels have swept in 2026?

The Angels will look to add the Rays to their short list of sweep victims -- the Texas Rangers are the other -- when they host them on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (2-2, 8.10 ERA) will

Red Sox aim for rare home sweep against Rangers

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:19:07 GMT

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After their first home series win since April, the Boston Red Sox go for a series sweep against the visiting Texas Rangers on Sunday evening.

The Red Sox are now 2-8-1 this season in home series and interim manager Chad Tracy knows if Boston is going to climb out of the American League East cellar, it will have to improve its performance at home.

'It's been a

Astros, Spencer Arrighetti aim for sweep of scuffling Royals

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:55:05 GMT

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The Houston Astros have already secured their first winning series at Kansas City since 2022. Considering how well they've fared with Spencer Arrighetti on the mound, a sweep could be next.

They'll try to accomplish that feat Sunday and win a sixth consecutive start made by the talented right-hander in this series finale against the scuffling Royals.

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Mariners counting on Emerson Hancock to quash Nationals

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:25:13 GMT

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Right-hander Emerson Hancock will look to continue his stellar 2026 when the visiting Seattle Mariners conclude their three-game series against the Washington Nationals on Sunday.

The teams have split the first two games with Seattle winning 10-2 on Friday night and Washington taking an 8-3 decision Saturday.

Hancock (5-2, 2.74 ERA) will be making his 14t

LA Thieves fight to stay perfect in Call of Duty Stage 4 qualifying

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:25:12 GMT

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The Los Angeles Thieves remained unbeaten, but it wasn't easy as they had to rally to defeat G2 Minnesota 3-2 on Saturday at Call of Duty League Stage 4 Major qualifying.

Boston Breach, the Carolina Royal Ravens and the Miami Heretics also won on Day 2 of the Week 2 matches.

The 12 Call of Duty League teams are playing five qualifying matches apiece to deter

Macron Says G7 To Discuss Iran Deal, Reopening Of Strait

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:05:00 GMT

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Britain, France, Germany, Italy Ready To Lift Some Iran Sanctions

Britain, France, Germany, and Italy said they were prepared to lift some sanctions imposed on Tehran as they welcomed an accord announced by Washington and Tehran to end the war in the Middle East.

"We are prepared to lift relevant sanctions i

Joey Volchko's dominant complete game leads Georgia past Texas

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:19:26 GMT

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Georgia used a four-run first inning and a dominant complete game from Joey Volchko to coast to a 7-1 defeat of Texas in the College World Series opener for both teams on Saturday night in Omaha, Neb.

The Bulldogs (52-12) held the Longhorns (45-14) to just four hits, winning the opening game in their first CWS appearance since 2008. The No. 3 overall seed, Georgia i

Astros rally with four homers to outlast Royals

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:19:21 GMT

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Christian Walker hit one of Houston's four homers, reached on a fielder's choice that allowed the tiebreaking run to score in the ninth and helped the visiting Astros to an 8-7 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.Trailing 7-5, Houston's Jose Altuve hit a two-run homer in the eighth before the game endured a 91-minute rain delay. In the ninth, the Astros had

(SP)U.S.-HOUSTON-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-PRESS CONFERENCE-GER VS CUW

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:48:38 GMT

(260614) -- HOUSTON, June 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Germany's head coach Julian Nagelsmann (2nd R) and Germany's Aleksandar Pavlovic (2nd L) attend a press conference ahead of the group stage match between Germany and Curacao at the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Houston Stadium, Houston, the United States, June 13, 2026 (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

(SP)U.S.-HOUSTON-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-PRESS CONFERENCE-CUW VS GER

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:45:28 GMT

(260614) -- HOUSTON, June 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Leandro Bacuna of Curacao attends a press conference ahead of the group stage match between Germany and Curacao at the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Houston Stadium in Houston, the United States, June 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino (hand) exits vs. Astros

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:19:13 GMT

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Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino left after five innings Saturday night against the Houston Astros with a right hand/hamate injury.

Pasquantino, who extended his hitting streak to eight games with a single earlier in the contest, appeared to injure himself on a swing in the bottom of the fifth with the game tied 4-4.

He was replaced in the l

Clutch hit from Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela downs Rangers

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:55:13 GMT

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Ceddanne Rafaela hit a go-ahead two-run single in the seventh inning to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 6-3 win over the visiting Texas Rangers on Saturday.

Jarren Duran hit a two-run home run and Rafaela had two hits and two RBIs. Isiah Kiner-Falefa had two hits and two runs and Willson Contreras was 2-for-4 with a double for Boston.

Jake Burger hit his 12th hom

Deaths in ICE detention more than double under Trump, analysis finds

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:38:52 GMT

A Vietnamese man with cardiovascular problems collapsed and died in the Speedway Slammer, the repurposed Indiana maximum-security prison thats become a symbol of theTrumpadministrations immigration crackdown. In a Pennsylvaniadetentioncenter, a Chinese man who had previously attempted suicide was found hanging in the shower. In aNew Yorkfacility, a Honduran man with an elevated heartrateand tremors from alcohol withdra

Texas Community Health Centers address primary, behavioral care

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:00:28 GMT

Community Health Centers across Texas are increasingly adding behavioral-health services to primary-care appointments as demand for mental-health care grows.

More than 700 centers statewide provide primary and preventive care to patients in underserved areas. In recent years, many have begun integrating behavioral health care into those visits.

A recent “Cross-Border Days of Solidarity Against Rigged Trade” rally is set for 9 a.m. Saturday at Cafe Mayapan in do

Tropical Storm Arthur forms near Texas coast, flooding expected

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:09:02 GMT

A person walks through a flooded neighborhood after Tropical Storm Arthur made landfall in Freeport, Texas, June 17, 2026. /VCG

Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, formed on Wednesday near the Texas coast and is expected to bring life-threatening flooding across portions of the southeastern US, according to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Arkansas officials monitoring New World screwworm in neighboring TX

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:18:34 GMT

Although the New World screwworm has not been detected in Arkansas, the state Department of Agriculture is on high alert after several cases were confirmed in nearby Texas.

Animals from the affected area are not allowed into Arkansas under restrictions aligning wit

MLB on ESPN schedule updates: Texas Rangers visit Cleveland Guardians on June 29; Cincinnati Reds host Milwaukee Brewers on July 1; Doubleheader set for July 8

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:17:52 GMT

ESPN today announced updates to its 2026 Major League Baseball schedule. On Monday, June 29, at 7 p.m. ET, Corey Seager and the Texas Rangers visit Kyle Manzardo and the Cleveland Guardians on ESPN. Karl Ravech and Eduardo Perez will provide commentary for the matchup.

By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez for KFF Health News.

Broadcast version by Laura Hatch for Northern Rockies News Service reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Service Col

Texas teachers' union pushes back on Educator Misconduct Dashboard

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:17:46 GMT

The Texas Education Agency is promoting a new Educator Misconduct Dashboard it said will help keep the public informed about school district employees in their communities.
The dashboard includes misconduct reports submitted to the TEA, information about agency investigations and a Do Not Hire Re

World Cup 2026: Japan deny Netherlands with last-gasp equaliser

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:56:08 GMT

Japanscored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with theNetherlandsin front of 69,285 in Texas on Sunday to open theirWorld Cup 2026campaigns.
A match that had bubbled away in the first period sparked into life in the second half.
Netherlands skipper Virgil van Dijk scored with a fine header, only for Keito Nakamura to quickly level, before winger Crysencio Summerville's

Broncos sign DB Blake Cotton, T Reid Holskey

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:36:47 GMT

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo.Following the conclusion of the Broncos' offseason program, the team has signed a pair of players to its roster.
Denver signed defensive back Blake Cotton and tackle Reid Holskey, the team announced Thursday.
The Broncos waived cornerback Ahmari Harvey and guard Nash Jones in corresponding moves.
Cotton appeared in all 13 games and logged eight start

Bills sign RB Ian Wheeler

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:01 GMT

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The Bills are adding former Chicago Bears running back and current UFL standout Ian Wheeler, signing him to a one-year deal.
Wheeler is fresh off a United Football League championship season with the Louisville Kings where he rushed for 541 yards on 83 carries (6.62 YPC) in 11 games. The Houston native set the UFL single-game record with four rushing touchdowns during a game on April 26. In the U

Updates: WR Mims among latest roster moves

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:51:00 GMT

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Denzel Mims#-- WRHeight: 6-3Weight: 207 lbsCollege: Baylor
11:01 a.m. - On the final scheduled practice day of the offseason, the Cowboys made a few roster moves, adding three, including former second-round pick Denzel Mims.
A second-round pick of the Jets in 2020, Mims has played 30 NFL games, but most recently showed out in the UFL.
The Cowboys also added cornerback