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Diana Taurasi becomes first WNBA player to reach 10,000 career points
Diana Taurasi is an icon in the world of hoops, and the perennial All-Star known as the “White Mamba” added another milestone to her illustrious WNBA career Thursday night. The 41-year-old became the first player in WNBA history to score 10,000 points, hitting the mark with a long 3-pointer during...
2-time champion Germany out of Women’s World Cup after 1-1 draw with South Korea
Brisbane, Australia — Germany failed to reach the knockout stage for the first time at the Women’s World Cup after being held to a 1-1 draw against South Korea on Thursday. Morocco’s 1-0 win over Colombia meant Germany needed a win to advance. Led by captain Alexandra Popp, Germany created...
Morocco makes more Women’s World Cup history, reaching knockout rounds with 1-0 win over Colombia
PERTH, Australia — Morocco beat Colombia 1-0 to make it to the Women’s World Cup knockout round, creating yet more history at the global tournament. Morocco is the first Arab or North African nation to go beyond the group stage at the Women’s World Cup, and the only one of...
Adidas brings in $437 million from the first Yeezy sale. Part of that will go to anti-hate groups
FRANKFURT, Germany — Adidas brought in 400 million euros ($437 million) from the first release of Yeezy sneakers left over after breaking ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, as the German sportswear maker tries to offload the unsold shoes and donate part of the proceeds to...
Bud Light parent says U.S. market share stabilizing after transgender promotion cost sales
Bud Light’s parent company expressed confidence Thursday that its U.S. market share has stabilized after a promotion with a transgender influencer cost it sales. Anheuser-Busch Inbev said Thursday that its U.S. revenue fell 10.5% in the second quarter. Bud Light sales plunged amid a conservative backlash after the brand sent...
Republicans don’t dare criticize Trump over Jan. 6. Their silence fuels his bid for the White House
WASHINGTON — When Senate Leader Mitch McConnell rose to announce his vote to acquit Donald Trump of impeachment charges in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, the Republican assured the public the former president would have his day in court. “He didn’t get away with anything yet —...
Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he tried to overturn 2020 electionVideo
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to trying to overturn the results of his 2020 election loss, answering for the first time to federal charges that accuse him of orchestrating a brazen and ultimately unsuccessful attempt to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power. The former president appeared...
Florida State will consider leaving the ACC without ‘radical change’ to revenue model, school’s president says
Florida State President Rick McCullough believes the Seminoles will have to consider leaving the Atlantic Coast Conference unless there is a “radical change to the revenue distribution.” McCullough made his remarks at a board of trustees meeting Wednesday, stoking more speculation that FSU is poised to break a grant of...
Sam Howell out to show Ron Rivera he should be Commanders’ QB
ASHBURN, Va. — Sam Howell wanted no part of being featured in “Quarterback,” the docuseries that profiled Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota. He didn’t need the distraction clouding his focus. Plus, the spotlight is already shining plenty bright on Howell as he tries to become the Washington Commanders...
Caden Sterns emerging as Justin Simmons’ sidekick in Denver’s stacked secondary
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The biggest highlight of training camp for the Denver Broncos so far came when Justin Simmons deflected a Russell Wilson pass, and his sidekick at safety made a diving interception and celebrated by punting the ball toward the cheering crowd. Only, this time it wasn’t veteran Kareem...
Ohio State coach Ryan Day isn’t ruling out playing both QBs
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ryan Day hopes to pick a new starting quarterback in the first couple weeks of preseason camp, but the Ohio State coach won’t rule out playing two QBs if the competition doesn’t produce a clear winner by the Sept. 2 opener at Indiana. “Somebody has to emerge...
Body seen along floating barrier Texas installed in the Rio Grande, Mexico says
MEXICO CITY — The Mexican government reported for the first time Wednesday that a body was spotted along the floating barrier that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott installed recently in the Rio Grande river, across from Eagle Pass, Texas. Mexico’s Foreign Relations Department said authorities were trying to recover the body,...
Expanded Women’s World Cup leads to earlier drama for highly ranked teamsVideo
MELBOURNE, Australia — Frequent Women’s World Cup title contenders like the United States, Germany and Brazil are used to win-or-go-home scenarios — but rarely this early in the tournament. The high-stakes must-win-or-draw matches for top teams began in group play this year, in part thanks to the ripple effects of...
Invasive fruit flies have been found near Los Angeles, prompting a produce quarantine
LOS ANGELES — The discovery of nearly 30 invasive fruit flies has prompted a produce quarantine affecting over 79 square miles of Los Angeles County as state and local officials try to stop the fly from spreading and hurting California’s fruit and vegetable industry. It’s the first quarantine ever in...
Mike Pence fought an order to testify but now is a central figure in his former boss’s indictmentVideo
NEW YORK — Mike Pence fought the Department of Justice in court to try to avoid testifying against his former boss. But the former vice president plays a central role in a new federal indictment unsealed Tuesday that outlines the first criminal charges against Donald Trump connected to his efforts...
Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen taking his contract year in strideVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Patrick Queen is heading into a contract year without a lot of drama, and so far he’s doing what he can to keep it that way. “I’m just looking to play ball,” the Baltimore linebacker said this week. “At the end of the day, I get...
Yankees pitcher Domingo German entering inpatient treatment for alcohol abuseVideo
NEW YORK — New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German has voluntarily entered inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse, the team announced Wednesday. Germán, who threw a perfect game at Oakland in late June, was placed on the restricted list two days before his 31st birthday. “It is critical that Domingo completely...
Big Ten having preliminary conversations about more expansion if Pac-12 crumblesVideo
A group of Big Ten presidents has begun discussing the possibility of adding more West Coast schools to the conference if the Pac-12 continues to crumble, two people familiar with the conversations told the Associated Press on Wednesday. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the...
MLB trade deadline analysis: AL West leaders load up on starting pitchersVideo
The arms race in the AL West began with Lucas Giolito and quickly escalated. After the Los Angeles Angels acquired Giolito and signaled their intentions to make a bid for the postseason, division rivals Texas and Houston answered with some big moves of their own, acquiring Max Scherzer and Justin...
Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes leaning on new bunch of untested WRs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs allowed wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman to walk away in free agency, and in their place they signed a couple of relative unknowns while taking a gamble on an injury-prone talent and unproven draft pick. The expectation this season is...
St. Louis Cardinals mega-fan charged with joining Capitol riot in red face paint and Trump hat
A St. Louis Cardinals mega-fan known as “Rally Runner” was arrested Wednesday on charges that he joined a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and used a stolen shield to help other rioters attack police officers, court records show. Daniel Donnelly Jr., 43, was wearing red...
Jimmie Johnson, crew chief Chad Knaus join Donnie Allison as NASCAR Hall of Fame selections
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jimmie Johnson and former crew chief Chad Knaus, who combined to win a record-tying seven Cup Series championships, were selected for the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Wednesday. They will be joined by longtime driver Donnie Allison, who was voted in on the pioneer ballot. Johnson, 47,...
To boost donations, Bills’ Damar Hamlin encourages ‘Donate Now, Pay Later’ serviceVideo
NEW YORK — Damar Hamlin will expand his efforts to promote charitable giving by supporting a company that allows donors to give to nonprofits immediately, while actually paying later. It’s the Buffalo Bills safety’s latest move to direct the outpouring of support he received after collapsing on the field during...
Police search Senate office buildings after report of active shooter; later declare it a false alarmVideo
WASHINGTON — Authorities issued a shelter-in-place order and searched Senate office buildings near the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon after a 911 call warned of a possible active shooter. But a floor-by-floor search of the three buildings found nothing, and Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger said the cause of the security...
FBI looks for more possible victims after woman escapes from cinderblock cage in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — A man who posed as an undercover police officer kidnapped a woman in Seattle, drove her hundreds of miles to his home in Oregon and locked her in a makeshift cell in his garage before she managed to escape and flag down a passing motorist, the FBI...
