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

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:41:34 GMT

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Even as the United States carried out airstrikes on Iran early on June 10, and Iran responded by attacking countries in the region, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran would "pay the price" for delays in peace talks.

Trump made the warning just hours after Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, all of which host U.S. troops, were hit by Iranian attacks. It was the second time this week that exchang

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,

Spark plug Jake Burger helps Rangers down Royals

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:55:13 GMT

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Jake Burger came off the bench and tied the game twice, with a homer and sacrifice fly, respectively, and the visiting Texas Rangers also took advantage of nine walks allowed by the Kansas City Royals, to win 6-4 in 10 innings on Wednesday night.Ex-Royal Elias Diaz had a tiebreaking RBI single and Josh Jung drew a bases-loaded walk against Alex Lange (0-3) in the 10th as

Byron Buxton's 3-run blast propels Twins past Tigers

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:40:20 GMT

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Byron Buxton hit his team-high 20th home run, a three-run shot, and the visiting Minnesota Twins held off the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Wednesday.

Royce Lewis added a solo homer and Austin Martin scored twice for Minnesota. Every player in the Twins' lineup got at least one hit.

Twins reliever Taylor Rogers (2-3) tossed a scoreless inning, and Yoendrys Gomez escap

Cardinals score early, often against Mets to win sixth straight

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:05:11 GMT

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Jordan Walker went 2-for-5 with four RBIs as the St. Louis Cardinals extended their winning streak to six games with a 9-2 victory against the host New York Mets on Wednesday.

Cardinals starter Andre Pallante (7-4) held New York to two runs on two hits and struck out five in six innings. The Mets managed just three hits while falling to 1-4 against the Cardinals t

Royals RHP Seth Lugo takes liner off forehead, exits game vs. Rangers

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:25:07 GMT

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Kansas City pitcher Seth Lugo exited Wednesday night's home contest in the fourth inning after taking a line drive to the forehead off the bat of the Texas Rangers' Brandon Nimmo.

With one out in the fourth, Nimmo rifled a 106.6-m.p.h. liner at Lugo and knocked him to the ground. The right-hander got up without assistance, but with a noticeable lump on his forehead.

Black teen gets 35 years for deadly school stabbing in Texas (VIDEO)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:24:38 GMT

Karmelo Anthony's defense argued he pulled a knife on Austin Metcalf in self-defense, with supporters claiming the case was about racism

A Texas jury has convicted 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony of first-degree murder and sentenced him to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing fellow student Austin Metcalf during a high

Black teen gets 35 years for deadly school stabbing in Texas

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:24:38 GMT

Karmelo Anthonys defense argued he pulled a knife on Austin Metcalf in self-defense, with supporters claiming the case was about racism

A Texas jury has convicted 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony of first-degree murder and sentenced him to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing fellow student Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet last April.

Anthony's supporters argued that the case ca

Max Scherzer becomes 11th MLB pitcher to collect 3,500 strikeouts

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:19:05 GMT

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Max Scherzer fanned Kyle Schwarber to open the Toronto Blue Jays' game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night to become the 11th pitcher in major league history to amass 3,500 strikeouts.

Scherzer, 41, threw a changeup on a 1-2 count that caught the Phillies' leadoff man looking.

The right-hander, who made his debut in 2008 with the Arizona Dia

Infantino: FIFA 'not kings of the world,' U.S. controls entry

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:19:10 GMT

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Before the World Cup kicks off in Mexico City on Thursday, FIFA president Gianni Infantino is fending off concern over potential via issues for players and officials entering the United States.

Infantino said FIFA is focused on being a 'sports organization' and would not intervene in helping the U.S. determine approvals for entry into the country.

'We tr

Yanks' Carlos Rodon continues success vs. Guardians in sweep

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:25:12 GMT

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Jazz Chisholm Jr. had a two-run triple and three RBIs and Trent Grisham scored three times as the visiting New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians with a 8-4 victory on Wednesday afternoon.

The Yankees are 10-4 since May 24 and have the second-best record in the American League, a few percentage points behind the Tampa Bay Rays.

Texas Tech AD: School supports Brendan Sorsby, not out to 'engineer his eligibility'

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:55:08 GMT

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Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt said he understands the concerns of his colleagues regarding the case of Brendan Sorsby but backed the school's commitment to seeing the quarterback through treatment for a gambling addiction.

Hocutt made his extensive comments in a statement issued Wednesday.

Sorsby, who trans

Texas AG launches probe into FIFA's ticket practices

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:19:18 GMT

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into FIFA over alleged deceptive ticketing practices for World Cup matches in his state.

Paxton announced his probe into international soccer's governing body Tuesday, claiming that FIFA misled fans about the location and quality of seats sold for upcomin

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

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

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

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

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

Filmmaker Ari Aster reveals writing a "prequel" to horror film 'Hereditary'

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:01:28 GMT

Washington DC [US], June 9 (ANI): Filmmaker Ari Aster revealed that he has already written the script for the prequel of 'Hereditary' but doesn't have any plans to shoot it, reported Variety.

At the Egyptian Theatre screening of 'Hereditary', the filmmaker said, 'I wrote a prequel to this (Hereditary). It never feels like the right time. It's a prequel, not a sequel, so I don't know where this goes,' as quoted b

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

Canada add Jayden Nelson to replace Marcelo Flores

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:40:25 GMT

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Canada's World Cup team added Austin FC forward Jayden Nelson to the roster on Tuesday as a replacement for injured midfielder Marcelo Flores.

Nelson, 23, scored a goal in stoppage time during Canada's 2-0 victory over Uzbekistan last week in a World Cup tune-up match in Edmonton. The Ontario native is a product of Toronto FC academy and has two goals in 10 matches

Austin Slater, Rays eager to add to Red Sox's woes

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:40:26 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays called up Austin Slater from Triple-A Durham on Monday, and it didn't take the veteran outfielder long to make an impact.

Slater scored what turned out to be the winning run in the fifth inning of Tampa Bay's 3-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.

He singled, stole second and broke a 1-1 tie when he scor

Surging Yankees continue 'gritty' series vs. Guardians

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:19:13 GMT

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It's still early June, but this week's series between the visiting New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians has the feel of a postseason matchup.

The Guardians will look to even the three-game set at one win apiece on Tuesday night after New York emerged with a 7-5 victory in 10 innings on Monday.

Both managers turned to their bullpens early and ofte

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

Caitlin Clark buries game-winning 3 for Fever to beat Mystics

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:05:05 GMT

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Caitlin Clark scored 19 points and made a game-winning 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left as the visiting Indiana Fever defeated the Washington Mystics 78-76 on Monday night.

Kelsey Mitchell scored 15 points and Aliyah Boston had 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Fever (6-5, 2-1 Commissioner's Cup).

Michaela Onyenwere scored 17 points, Georgia Amoore and Sonia C

Yandy Diaz, bullpen guide Rays over Red Sox

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:55:19 GMT

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Yandy Diaz hit a solo home run and had two RBIs as the Tampa Bay Rays ended a two-game losing streak by beating the Boston Red Sox 3-1 Monday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Diaz hit Boston's first pitch of the game over the fence in left for his 12th home run of the season. He also drove in Taylor Walls with a sacrifice fly in the eighth that extended Tampa Bay's le

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

Jim Curtin named Austin FC's new coach for '27 season

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:55:08 GMT

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Jim Curtin, a two-time MLS Coach of the Year, will take over as Austin FC's next manager at the conclusion of the 2026 season, the club announced Monday.

He's set to replace Nico Estevez, who was fired on May 18, midway through his second season leading the club. The team entered the World Cup break 14th out of 15 teams in the Western Conference standings (3-7-5, 14 po

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

Denny Hamlin goes from rear of Michigan field to 2nd straight win

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:19:08 GMT

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Denny Hamlin roared by Daniel Suarez with 38 laps left after passing the whole field for the second straight weekend, winning the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn, Mich.

Starting last due to an unapproved adjustment on his No. 11 Toyota after a practice incident, Hamlin won for the third time in 2026 by topping t

Yankees' Austin Wells letting his brain 'catch up a little bit'

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:25:05 GMT

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New York catcher Austin Wells addressed reporters on Sunday after the Yankees placed the four-year veteran on the 10-day injured list Saturday with cervical headaches.

'I feel better already today, so I think it just needs a couple of days, let the brain catch up a little bit and get back to work,' Wells said. 'I think in my mind, it's just a cumulative buildu

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

Losing skid behind them, Padres push for series win vs. Mets

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:19:33 GMT

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It wasn't like the San Diego Padres started knocking down the walls at their home ballpark Saturday night. Their five hits were pretty much on par with their paltry production lately.

But one of them was a two-run homer by Freddy Fermin, breaking an 0-for-30 skid and enabling the Padres to snap a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 squeaker over the New York Mets.

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

Yanks' Cam Schlittler, after uncharacteristic outing, takes on Red Sox

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:19:13 GMT

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Cam Schlittler experienced a rarity five days ago when he conceded his best stuff was not consistently present.

Coming off his shortest outing of the season, Schlittler hopes to return to form Sunday afternoon when the New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox in the finale of a rain-shortened two-game series.

Schlittler will be pitching after Saturday's

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

Freddy Fermin's 1st '26 homer helps Padres beat Mets, snap 6-game skid

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:55:08 GMT

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Freddy Fermin delivered a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning Saturday night and the San Diego Padres snapped a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 decision over the visiting New York Mets.

With Sung-Mun Song on first after legging out a two-out infield hit, Fermin jumped on a first-pitch sinker from Austin Warren (1-2). The liner into the left field se

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

Yankees-Red Sox game Saturday postponed

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:55:12 GMT

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Saturday's game between the visiting Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees was postponed due to a forecast of sustained rain at Yankee Stadium.

The postponement was announced a little over a half hour after the originally scheduled 7:35 p.m. EST start. The game will be made up as a split doubleheader on Aug. 29.

The tarp was placed on the field nearly an hour bef

Denny Hamlin wins pole for Michigan NASCAR Cup race

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:25:13 GMT

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The last driver to make a qualifying run around Michigan International Speedway on Saturday afternoon, Denny Hamlin claimed the Busch Light Pole Award for Sunday's FireKeepers Casino 400 (3 p.m. ET on Prime Video, HBO Max, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) - dashing Michigan native Carson Hocevar's hopes for some home state glory in the

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

Two double steals highlight Braves win over Pirates

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:19:18 GMT

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Dominic Smith lobbed an opposite-field home run just inside the left-field foul pole to highlight a three-run rally and help the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Saturday.

With the game tied 3-3, the Braves rallied for three runs in the bottom of the fifth. They executed their second double steal of the game, this time with Ronald Acuna J

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

'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

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

Child well-being in Texas below national average, report shows

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:02:54 GMT

Texas lawmakers need to change policies to improve the lives of children, according to the 2026 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

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

TDs & takeaways from second day of minicamp

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:50:00 GMT

Dan Salomone
Next stop: West Virginia.
Minicamp is all but over for the Giants, who practiced Monday and Tuesday at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center. The Giants wrap up spring football with a "mental sweat" practice on Wednesday, and then they will break until training camp, which is being relocated due to facility renovations in East Rutherford.
"Effort is high," Harbaugh said after practice. "A

Practice Report (6/9): Sideline observations

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:45:00 GMT

John Schmeelk
The Giants conducted their final full minicamp practice on Tuesday. Weather was a bit warmer than yesterday with sunny skies and temperatures in the 80's with a light breeze. John Harbaugh said Wednesday's practice will be more of "mental sweat" type practice. It is scheduled to last just over an hour.
* The secondary was very active on Tuesday, but the offense started the team portion of prac

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

Touchdowns & takeaways from Day 1 of minicamp

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:45:00 GMT

Dan Salomone
Summer break is within reach, but the Giants aren't just watching movies in class as they count down the hours. Nor are there any half-days.
The Giants opened up their three-day mandatory minicamp on Monday with a 2 -hour practice at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center. This week is the culmination of the offseason workout program, which began April 7 with strength and conditioning and ramped

Practice Report (6/8): View from the sideline

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:40:00 GMT

John Schmeelk
The Giants held the first day of their mandatory minicamp on Monday. Weather was perfect in East Rutherford with temperatures in the mid-70s under bright, sunny skies.
* The first team session focused on third and medium down and distance, where Greg Newsome began the period with a forced incompletion. On the next play, Malachi Fields contorted his body to make a touchdown catch down the left

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,

Teryl Austin Returns To Cardinals With Big Picture In Mind

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:07:05 GMT

One-time DBs coach now serves as senior assistant to aid Rallis and defense
Darren Urban
When Teryl Austin stepped back into the Dignity Health Training Center for the first time after the 2009 season, it was a practice facility he thought he'd know well then he saw the changes, like a cafeteria, a bigger weight room, a practice bubble, the entire business office having been moved down the street.
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U.S. stocks tank amid hot inflation readings, higher oil prices

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:45:20 GMT

NEW YORK, June 10 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks suffered heavy losses on Wednesday, as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drove up oil prices and investors' concerns over inflation.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 953.33 points, or 1.87 percent, to 49,918.78. The S&P 500 sank 119.66 points, or 1.62 percent, to 7,266.99. The Nasdaq Composite Index shed 509.32 points, or 1.98 percent, to 25,169.5

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

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

Texas jury finds Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:11:50 GMT

MCKINNEY, Texas (CN) - A Texas jury found Karmelo Anthony guilty of murder Tuesday 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

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 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.

Sanctions for Southwest Airlines reversed

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:29:42 GMT

Read the ruling here.

Read our coverage of the Fifth Circuit's ruling in this suit last year here.

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Prosecutors rest in Karmelo Anthony murder trial after testimony on track meet stabbing

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:14:16 GMT

MCKINNEY, Texas (CN) - Texas prosecutors rested their case Saturday in the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony after witnesses testified the Black teenager cursed, provoked and insulted students at a suburban track meet before stabbing an unarmed white teenager who shoved him.

Four teenage witnesses testified for the prosecution on the sixth day of trial. Anthony, 19, of Frisco, has