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US court strikes down Trump-era H-1B visa surcharge

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:56:43 GMT

BOSTON, Massachusetts: A federal judge has invalidated a $100,000 fee imposed by President Donald Trump on new H-1B visas, ruling that the charge amounted to a tax that was never authorized by Congress.

U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin issued the decision Monday in a lawsuit brought by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging the fee, which Trump announced in September and which sharply increased the cos

Sterlin Thompson's walk-off caps Rockies' late rally past Cubs

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:55:07 GMT

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Sterlin Thompson lined a pinch-hit single in the ninth inning to drive home the winning run, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in Denver on Wednesday night.

TJ Rumfield homered among his two hits and Hunter Goodman and Ezequiel Tovar also had two hits for Colorado.

With the game tied entering the bottom of the ninth, Daniel Palencia

Davis Martin, White Sox hold down Braves, grab first in AL Central

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:40:20 GMT

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Davis Martin pitched six shutout innings and Derek Hill and Luisangel Acuna drove in runs in the fourth to boost the host Chicago White Sox to a 2-1 victory against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.

Chicago secured a series victory against the major-league-leading Braves, stopping Atlanta's string of four straight series wins. The White Sox won the opener of the

Dream's Angel Reese finding range going into battle with Liberty

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:25:06 GMT

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First place in the Eastern Conference will be on the line Thursday night when the Atlanta Dream host the red-hot New York Liberty in College Park, Ga.

Atlanta (8-3, 3-1 Commissioner's Cup) enters its first matchup of the year with New York atop the conference standings and winners in four of its last five. The Dream own the league's second-best scoring defense (78.9

Fever eager for another chance to play struggling Sky

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:40:34 GMT

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For the Indiana Fever, piling up victories in any form is all that matters.

Historically, that hasn't been a problem when they face the Chicago Sky.

Looking to build on Monday's emotional victory courtesy of Caitlin Clark, the Fever try for a seventh straight win over the scuffling Sky on Thursday night at Indianapolis in a cont

Braves place OF Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) on injured list

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:05:12 GMT

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The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list Wednesday after he departed Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox with hamstring tightness.

An MRI exam Wednesday revealed that Acuna has a left hamstring strain.

In corresponding moves, the Braves selected the contract of first baseman Rowdy Tellez from Triple-A Gwinnett,

US undermining World Cup with entry bans Indian coach

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:20:19 GMT

FIFAs stance on immigration curbs on officials and humiliation of World Cup players is deplorable, Ranjit Bajaj tells RT India

The US treatment of teams and officials arriving for the 2026 World Cup amounts to racism and seriously undermines the integrity of the tournament, while football governing body FIFA is guilty of double standards, Indian coach Ranjit Bajaj has told RT.

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Rockies' Cole Carrigg eager to make impression vs. Cubs

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:19:08 GMT

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Coors Field usually is packed with Chicago Cubs fans when the team comes to Denver, but Tuesday night there wasn't much for them to cheer about against the Colorado Rockies.

Colorado jumped ahead early and cruised to a 7-3 win to snap a four-game skid.

The Rockies will go for their second straight win and a series victory when the teams clash again on Wednesday

White Sox rookie Braden Montgomery will try for encore vs. Braves

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:55:10 GMT

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Twelve Chicago White Sox players have made their major league debuts this season.

On Wednesday night, the club will look to build on the momentum created by its latest new arrival and take a series from the team with the best record in baseball.

Host Chicago rallied for a 6-5, 10-inning victory against the Atlanta Braves in Tuesday's opener of a three-game seri

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

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. headed for MRI on hamstring

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:40:23 GMT

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Star Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was scheduled for an MRI after exiting Atlanta's Tuesday road game against the Chicago White Sox in the fourth inning due to left hamstring tightness.

Following the Braves' 6-5, 10-inning loss, Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said the ailment 'doesn't seem as bad as the last one,' referring to a left hamstring strain that kept Acun

Early homers propel Rockies to skid-ending win over Cubs

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:55:13 GMT

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Hunter Goodman and Ezequiel Tovar homered as the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 7-3 in Denver on Tuesday.

Edouard Julien had two hits and drove in three runs, Willi Castro finished with three hits and Kyle Karros had two hits for Colorado, which snapped a four-game losing streak.

Tomoyuki Sugano (6-4) allowed three runs on six hits in five-plus innings f

In MLB debut, White Sox's Braden Montgomery hits walk-off HR vs. Braves

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:19:11 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, the White Sox's No. 2 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, connected against Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (0-1) in the bottom of the 10th after Atlanta's Mauricio Dubo

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. exits vs. White Sox with hamstring tightness

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:19:28 GMT

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Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. exited Tuesday's game at the Chicago White Sox in the fourth inning after sustaining an apparent left leg injury.

The team later described Acuna's ailment as hamstring tightness.

While attempting to leg out an infield single, Acuna pulled up and hobbled past first base and then off the field into the locker room

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. exits vs. White Sox with apparent leg injury

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:55:24 GMT

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Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. exited Tuesday's game at the Chicago White Sox in the fourth inning after sustaining an apparent left leg injury.

While attempting to leg out an infield single, Acuna pulled up and hobbled past first base and then off the field into the locker room after appearing to sustain the injury on his final step before reaching

Dream top Sky as Angel Reese posts 17-17 double-double vs. old team

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:55:13 GMT

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Angel Reese tallied 17 points and 17 rebounds in her first game against her former team as the Atlanta Dream defeated the host Chicago Sky 82-75 on Tuesday night.

Reese was one of five players to score in double figures for the Dream (8-3, 3-1 Commissioner's Cup), and she also notched four assists and two steals. Reese now has a double-double in eight of 11 games thi

Isabelle Harrison eyes making up for lost time as Tempo face Sun

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:41:08 GMT

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After admitting to a bit of FOMO, Isabelle Harrison doesn't wish to miss out on any more action this season.

Harrison aims to give the Toronto Tempo another boost on Wednesday when the expansion club hosts the Connecticut Sun in a Commissioner's Cup game.

Harrison scored 14 points in her season debut on Sunday afternoon, fueling Toronto to its third win

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.

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

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:55:09 GMT

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Andrew Alvarez will be in search of a second consecutive sharp start when the Washington Nationals go for a back-to-back road win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.

One of the team's top starters last September, Alvarez (1-0, 3.54 ERA) began the season in the bullpen before getting the ball for his first start of the year last Wednesday at home against

Mariners dealing with injuries ahead of rematch vs. Orioles

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:55:05 GMT

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Making adjustments is bound to be a key for the Seattle Mariners and Baltimore Orioles as they face off in a four-game series this week.

The teams will meet in Baltimore for the second time Tuesday night, a day after some roster adjustments.

The Mariners will be without shortstop J.P. Crawford for the series after he was placed on the 10-day injured list w

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

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:05:05 GMT

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

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

The defeat snapped

Struggling Rockies, Cubs search for spark in three-game series

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:25:12 GMT

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The Colorado Rockies are heading for their eighth losing season in a row, but there have been some bright spots for the franchise.

Catcher Hunter Goodman continues to play at an all-star level and right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano is showing to be a shrewd signing. Sugano (5-4, 3.98 ERA) will make his 13th start for Colorado when it hosts the Chicago Cubs on T

Angel Reese, happy with Dream, prepares for first return to Chicago

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:05:06 GMT

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WNBA star Angel Reese will face her former team for the first time when the Atlanta Dream visit the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.

A two-time All-Star who was selected seventh overall by the Sky (4-7) out of LSU in 2024, Reese was traded this spring from Chicago to the Dream (7-3) for a pair of first-round draft picks.

Reese set the WNBA's single-season re

Angels promote Trey Mancini to make first MLB appearance since '23

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:19:12 GMT

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The Los Angeles Angels placed infielders Vaughn Grissom and Adam Frazier on the injured list on Monday, which paved the way for first baseman Trey Mancini to return to the big leagues for the first time since 2023.

With Grissom (left oblique strain) and Frazier (right elbow inflammation) moving to the 10-day IL, the Angels purchased Mancini from Triple-A Salt Lak

Angels promote Trey Mancini as Vaughn Grissom, Adam Frazier go on IL

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:05:11 GMT

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With Grissom (left oblique strain) and Frazier (right elbow inflammation) moving to the 10-day IL, the Angels purchased Mancini from Triple-A Salt Lak

White Sox brace for big homestand, beginning with Braves

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:25:13 GMT

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Despite slumping to a 2-4 road trip to Minnesota and Philadelphia, the Chicago White Sox boast 34 victories -- a total they didn't reach last season until July 19.

Squarely in the American League Central hunt entering Tuesday's visit from the Atlanta Braves, the White Sox are eager to return to Chicago for a six-game homestand against the Braves and Los Angeles Dodge

Tigers lean into new-found momentum against Twins

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:25:05 GMT

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The Detroit Tigers will look to build off their productive week of the season when they host the Minnesota Twins in a three-game series that begins Tuesday.

Detroit went an alarming 6-22 in May, but rebounded to go 5-1 last week. The Tigers swept a road series from the Tampa Bay Rays, then took two of three at home from the Seattle Mariners. The Tigers' latest vic

Tony Awards 2026: 'Schmigadoon!' wins Best Musical, 'Liberation' takes Best Play as 'Death of a Salesman' leads with six awards

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:32:25 GMT

London [UK], June 8 (ANI): The 79th Tony Awards celebrated Broadway's biggest achievements on Sunday night, with Schmigadoon! winning Best Musical and Bess Wohl's Liberation, taking home the coveted Best Play award at New York's Radio City Music Hall, Deadline reported.

While the top honours were split between the two productions, the revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman emerged as the most awarded show

Cubs RHP Jameson Taillon headed to IL with hamstring strain

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:40:23 GMT

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The Chicago Cubs don't yet know the extent of starting pitcher Jameson Taillon's hamstring injury. But one thing all parties seem to be certain of: the veteran right-hander is headed for the injured list.

The 34-year-old Taillon left with one on and none out in the second inning of the Cubs' Sunday night game against the visiting San Francisco Giants. After wal

After late night and long flight, Giants welcome upstart Nats

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:55:09 GMT

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Quite possibly playing on fumes after an early morning arrival following a grueling trip, the San Francisco Giants hope to be able to count upon a well-rested Logan Webb when they open a three-game home series against the Washington Nationals on Monday night.

Energized at least somewhat by an extra-inning win over the Chicago Cubs in a Sunday night contest leading int

With streak over, Cristopher Sanchez takes aim at Blue Jays

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:19:12 GMT

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Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez aims to start putting up more zeros on the scoreboard when he opposes the host Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.

Sanchez (7-2, 1.46 ERA) had his club-record streak of 50 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings snapped with two outs in the seventh last Wednesday in a 3-2 home win over the San Diego Padres.

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Subhash Ghai revisits 'Taal', floats idea of sequel with new cast

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:03:40 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 8 (ANI): Nearly three decades after 'Taal' first won fans over with its music, romance, and outstanding performances, filmmaker Subhash Ghai has hinted that the beloved classic may not be done just yet.

The veteran filmmaker recently sparked excitement online when he took to Instagram to ask fans if they would like to see him produce a sequel to the 1999 musical drama, which sta

Matt Chapman, Giants come up big to edge Cubs in 10th

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:05:09 GMT

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Matt Chapman opened the 10th with a go-ahead single, Dylan Smith capped a five-inning shutout effort by the San Francisco bullpen with a 1-2-3 bottom of the inning and the visiting Giants finished a marathon trip with a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night.

Playing a second consecutive extra-inning affair at the end of a 10-game, three-city venture

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

Liberty continue to navigate Sabrina Ionescu absence, visit Sun next

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:55:15 GMT

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The New York Liberty were in dire straits Saturday before finding a way to keep their winning streak going and survive the absence of Sabrina Ionescu.

The Liberty hope to encounter less stress Monday night as they head to Uncasville, Conn. and visit the Connecticut Sun.

New York (7-4) is 2-0 in its Commissioner's Cup games so far and on a four-game winning str

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

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:19:14 GMT

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

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

The Knicks will try to inch closer to a cathartic

Isabelle Harrison's return lifts Tempo over Sky

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:40:31 GMT

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Isabelle Harrison didn't look rusty in her season debut for Toronto, scoring 14 points and helping the Tempo beat the Chicago Sky 85-68 in a wire-to-wire win at home on Sunday afternoon.

Harrison, who has been out with a hand injury she suffered in training camp, shot 6-of-9 from the floor, buried both 3-point attempts and also grabbed six rebounds.

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Phillies flex on offense, beat White Sox for 9th win in 12 games

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:19:18 GMT

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Brandon Marsh homered for the third consecutive game, drove in two runs and scored twice, fueling the host Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

Rafael Marchan belted a two-run homer and Alec Bohm also had two hits and two RBIs as Philadelphia won the decisive contest of the three-game series.

Jose Alvarado (3-1) struck

A's starter Gage Jump flourishes in combined shutout of Astros

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:19:06 GMT

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Nick Kurtz and Brent Rooker homered, and Gage Jump carried a shutout into the seventh inning as the visiting Athletics salvaged the finale of a three-game series against the Houston Astros with a 5-0 victory on Sunday.

The Athletics squared the season series with Houston at 3-3. They applied pressure on Astros starter Mike Burrows (3-8) and rode a second consecutiv

Stacey King, former Bulls player and broadcaster, dies at 59

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:40:21 GMT

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Stacey King, who won three NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls and was a longtime broadcaster for the team, died on Sunday. He was 59.

No cause of death was given, with ESPN 1000 in Chicago reporting that King had 'a fall at his home.'

King was a first-round draft pick, No. 6 overall, by the Bulls in 1989 out of Oklahoma. He won the first of three consecutive NB

Giants to end grueling road trip with finale against Cubs

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:40:22 GMT

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An exhausting trip that has included 15- and 13-run wins but also a pair of walk-off losses will end with a night game more than 2,000 miles from home when the San Francisco Giants wrap up a three-game set Sunday against the Chicago Cubs.

The series has featured polar-opposite games that have resulted in wins for ea

Reeling Reds turn to returning Rhett Lowder in finale vs. Cards

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:05:12 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds hope the return of one of their young, talented pitchers will help turn around their fortunes and salvage the finale of their three-game series against the host St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday afternoon.

After missing the past month due to weakness in his right shoulder, right-hander Rhett Lowder (3-3, 5.40 ERA) w

Royals ride late uprising into series finale vs. Twins

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:40:23 GMT

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The struggling Kansas City Royals have a chance on Sunday to put together back-to-back series victories.

'I've got a lot of confidence in these guys, top to bottom,' said Royals reliever Alex Lange, who earned the save on Saturday in a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. 'It's a lot of fun to watch these guys compete and work every d

Yordan Alvarez doing damage as Astros go for sweep of A's

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:19:12 GMT

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With nine-time All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve back in the fold and just one position player of note -- catcher Yainer Diaz -- yet to return from a stint on the injured list, it's easy to understand how the conversation turned to the Houston Astros' depth, particularly given how well they have played of late.

But Houston's 13-2 victory over the Athletics on Satur

Phillies send veteran vs. White Sox rookie in rubber game

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:40:34 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox got the best of a rookie pitcher Saturday.The Philadelphia Phillies will look to do the same Sunday in the rubber game of their three-game series against the visiting White Sox.After an 8-6 victory in Friday's series opener, Philadelphia turned to first-year right-hander Andrew Painter for Saturday's contest. However, Chicago was up to the task, sco

Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago Airport ahead of FIFA World Cup

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:59:29 GMT

Chicago [US], June 7 (ANI): Iraq's preparations for their long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup were overshadowed after star striker Aymen Hussein was reportedly held and questioned for nearly seven hours upon arrival in the United States, reported Reuters.

The 30-year-old forward, who scored the decisive goal that secured Iraq's qualification for the World Cup, arrived in Chicago with the national squad ahea

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

From Times Square to Lincoln Memorial: US iconic landmarks set to host 12th International Day of Yoga

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:31:46 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 7 (ANI): Grand celebrations for the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) are set to unfold across some of the most iconic destinations in the United States, spanning from the historic Lincoln Memorial in the capital to the bustling expanse of Times Square in New York and the vibrant Navy Pier in Chicago.

Wellness enthusiasts throughout the country are preparing to practise physical postu

Mystics coach Sydney Johnson ejected, escorted off by police in loss to Dream

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:40:26 GMT

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Washington Mystics coach Sydney Johnson was ejected and escorted off by police after a heated argument with officials in the third quarter of a 109-77 defeat to the host Atlanta Dream on Saturday night.

The incident occurred after the Mystics' Alicia Florez Getino was whistled for fouling Angel Reese on the Dream star's drive to the basket with 3:52 left in the quart

Gabriel Bonfim stays hot at UFC Fight Night, defeats Belal Muhammad

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:40:22 GMT

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Former UFC welterweight champion and Chicago native Belal Muhammad had no answers for Brazil's Gabriel Bonfim, who secured his 20th win in 21 MMA fights by securing a unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) win in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas on Saturday night.Bonfim (20-1) used crisp boxing to bloody and batter Muhammad's nose throughout the 25-minute fi

Pope Leo XIV backs USA ahead of FIFA World Cup, says 'I would certainly support US'

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:30:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Pope Leo XIV has thrown his support behind the United States ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, offering a boost to the co-host nation as the tournament prepares to get underway on June 11.

The pontiff, who became the first American leader of the Catholic Church, said he would be cheering for the US national team during the competition, despite his busy schedule.

Speaking to

White Sox rough up Andrew Painter, Phillies in win

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:19:23 GMT

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Colson Montgomery and Jacob Gonzalez homered to guide the visiting Chicago White Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.

Tristan Peters notched three hits for Chicago, which had lost three of four. Chase Meidroth chipped in with two hits for the White Sox.

Alec Bohm and Brandon Marsh homered for Philadelphia, which had won eight of i

USMNT recaptures belief in competitive loss to Germany

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:19:12 GMT

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The day began with Jim Cornelison, the famed Chicago Blackhawks signer, doing his usual stirring 'Star Spangled Banner,' so it was appropriate the fans in Chicago went to a soccer match and a hockey game broke out.

Even though the U.S. men's national team fell to Germany 2-1 on Saturday in their last match before the World Cup, they may have won the hearts and mind

Pete Crow-Armstrong homers twice in Cubs' walk-off win over Giants

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:55:16 GMT

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Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth inning, Michael Busch led off the 10th with a walk-off single that was misplayed in right field and the Chicago Cubs avenged an 18-3 shellacking a day earlier with a 3-2 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Saturday afternoon.

After both teams scored in the ninth, capped by Crow-Arm

USMNT falls to Germany in final tune-up before World Cup

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:05:12 GMT

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The final tune-up before the World Cup couldn't have gotten off to a worse start but a resilient United States Men's National Team found the equalizer only for Leroy Sane to score the deciding goal for Germany in a feisty 2-1 win at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday.

Kai Havertz scored two minutes into the match for Germany but a brilliant strike by Antonee Robi

Cubs recall RHP Javier Assad, option RHP Ethan Roberts

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:05:13 GMT

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The Chicago Cubs recalled right-hander Javier Assad to the major league roster Saturday, while right-hander Ethan Roberts was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

Assad, 28, made eight appearances (three starts) with the Cubs this season, going 3-1 with a 5.88 ERA. He was optioned to Iowa on May 17 with the original intention of stretching him out as a regular starter.

Sky looking to maintain rare momentum against Tempo

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:19:04 GMT

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Chicago's Skylar Diggins needed a night like the one she delivered in Friday's 85-80 win over the Connecticut Sun.

Diggins poured in 24 points to help the Sky (4-6) snap a five-game losing streak prior to Sunday's road game with the expansion Toronto Tempo (5-5).

'My game plan was for me to play better,' Diggins said. 'We've faced a lot of adversity. Ther

Telangana girl studying in US critically injured after falling from 25 feet at Chicago Metro station; Family seeks govt help

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:04:09 GMT

Mancherial (Telangana) [India], June 6 (ANI): A 22-year-old student from Mancherial, Telangana, residing in the United States, has suffered critical head injuries after falling from 25 feet at a metro station in Chicago on the way back home from her college.

The injured has been identified as Spandana, a student at the University of Illinois in Chicago. She is in critical condition after the fall.

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Phillies, back in contention, take on surprising White Sox

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:25:06 GMT

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Standings-watcher Don Mattingly must like what he sees.

Mattingly, the interim manager of the Phiilies, has guided an impressive turnaround for Philadelphia, which will continue a three-game weekend set with the visiting Chicago White Sox on Saturday afternoon.

Philadelphia was 9-19 and 10 1/2 games back in the National League East when the team fired manage

Homer-happy Giants provide challenge for Ben Brown, Cubs

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:05:06 GMT

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The San Francisco Giants will look to continue their road offensive onslaught against a pitcher who has allowed just 11 earned runs all season when they face Ben Brown and the Chicago Cubs in the continuation of a three-game series Saturday afternoon.

Having scored 12 and 18 runs in wins in two different National League Central cities in the past two days, the Giants

Twins' Byron Buxton in question ahead of rematch vs. Royals

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:40:22 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins will give Byron Buxton T-shirts to the first 10,000 fans who arrive for Saturday afternoon's game against the Kansas City Royals in Minneapolis.

Whether any of those fans will see Buxton on the field is a question mark.

Buxton injured his right shoulder in the Twins' 5-3 win over the Royals on Friday night, and his status for Saturday's gam

Mariners set to turn RHP Bryce Miller loose for start vs. Tigers

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:25:11 GMT

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Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller finally can focus on going deep in an outing when he starts the middle game of a three-game series against the host Detroit Tigers on Saturday.

In his previous four starts this year since coming back from an oblique strain, Miller (1-0, 1.71 ERA) pitched between five and six innings each time, never allowing more than tw

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

Experts say economic supports keep Ohio kids out of CPS system

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:11:29 GMT

Government officials and researchers say state and federal policy shifts could worsen family instability in Ohio and bring more children into the state’s child protection system.

They point to federal cuts to safety-net programs, new state matching requirements and Ohio’s new Medicaid “anti-frau

Inbox: That will boost the collective

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The more that happens, the higher this teams floor rises

Mike Spofford

Lori from Winona, MN

"The thing everyone seems to forget with technological advancement and the rise of artificial intelligence is you still need source material. Information just doesn't appear out of thin air." Thank you. Without research, there is no knowledge.

So let's do some.

Jerry from Rockford

Bears headed to UK for 2026 summer tour

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:24:00 GMT

Gabby Hajduk

The Bears are gearing up for their 2026 summer tour in the United Kingdom, which will feature stops in Manchester, Loughborough and Liverpool for Flag Football Clinics, girls flag football championships and a fan activation at the iconic Royal Albert Dock.

The tour will mark the fifth consecutive summer that the Bears have traveled across the pond to continue making American football more acces

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

Inbox: The SBA gives small fish a fair shake

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The best NFL receivers embrace the dirty work

Wes Hodkiewicz

Tom from Santa Paula, CA

Hello II. Thanks for keeping us all informed and entertained during the doldrums! NFL biz question, do you think there is anything to the FCC and DOJ reevaluating the NFL's special treatment under antitrust laws? The NFL has benefitted greatly from special exemptions that not many get under the understanding that t

Inbox: That's built into the final cost

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The Packers group stacks up fine but has a little more to prove

Mike Spofford

Bryan from Madison, WI

I'm assuming Bushwood at least put in a bid to become the official Sportsbook partner of the Green Bay Packers. I mean, they must have...right?

And a new week is upon us.

Linda from Alameda, CA

Milwaukee only has the Brewers because the Braves moved to Atlanta; Milw

Dutch legend Ruud Gullit calls on FIFA president to resign over World Cup immigration chaos

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:21:20 GMT

NEW YORK, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit published an open letter on Wednesday, a day before the start of the World Cup, calling on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign amid growing controversy surrounding U.S. immigration policies.

Recent days have seen a series of incidents involving teams and officials traveling to the tournament, with Iran's national team forced to move its traini

Neymar signals World Cup farewell

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:46:14 GMT

NEW JERSEY, United States, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Brazil forward Neymar has indicated the FIFA World Cup starting Thursday will be the last of his career.

The 34-year-old made the statement in response to a social media post from FIFA showing images of Neymar's career along with the words, "We've watched him grow up."

"The last dance," the Santos attacker replied in the comments section, using a phrase associ

Knicks edge Spurs for 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:46:57 GMT

WASHINGTON, June 6 (Xinhua) -- San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama missed a potential game winner as the New York Knicks notched a 105-104 road victory over the Spurs to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals on Friday.

Wembanyama had a game-high 29 points but fell short in the dying moment. After grabbing a rebound, he turned it over with a bad pass into the back of teammate Stephon Castle. Jalen Brunson got the ball

Spectrum Reach, Anoki AI Partner On Moment-Based Ads

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:35:00 GMT

Spectrum Reach, Anoki AI Partner On Moment-Based Ads

For iHeartMedia, A Sale-Leaseback Opportunity Comes For Its HQ

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:34:10 GMT

For iHeartMedia, A Sale-Leaseback Opportunity Comes For Its HQ

'Smash and grab' concerns won't stop new Elgin Tesco Express

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:49:52 GMT

'Smash and grab' concerns won't stop new Elgin Tesco Express

APTS Laments Another Zero Sum Total For Public Radio, TV

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:47:58 GMT

APTS Laments Another Zero Sum Total For Public Radio, TV

Feminist Icons To Receive Inaugural Gracies Torch Award

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:43:52 GMT

Feminist Icons To Receive Inaugural Gracies Torch Award

Wertman Gets After It With America250 Content Partnership

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:43:23 GMT

Wertman Gets After It With America250 Content Partnership

House Judiciary GOP Probes NFL As Democrats Seek Bigger Merger Review

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:42:50 GMT

House Judiciary GOP Probes NFL As Democrats Seek Bigger Merger Review

A California Noncomm Heads to an Audio Sanctuary

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:42:15 GMT

A California Noncomm Heads to an Audio Sanctuary

A Modern Take On The Traditional Obituary- TVs Mourning Show

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:40:14 GMT

A Modern Take On The Traditional Obituary- TVs Mourning Show

Chris Devine Spins A Rural Nevada FM

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:38:19 GMT

Chris Devine Spins A Rural Nevada FM

A Lone Star State FM Faces Deletion Over Unpaid Regulatory Fees

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:37:00 GMT

A Lone Star State FM Faces Deletion Over Unpaid Regulatory Fees

Energy Exhausted- Iowa Shutdown Marks Latest Small-Town Radio Struggle

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:05:34 GMT

Energy Exhausted- Iowa Shutdown Marks Latest Small-Town Radio Struggle

Hot jobs report puts Fed cuts further out of reach as Chair Warsh faces policy tests

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:03:02 GMT

Hot jobs report puts Fed cuts further out of reach as Chair Warsh faces policy tests

Will the First Amendment Affect the Midterms?

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:03:49 GMT

Will the First Amendment Affect the Midterms?

With World Cup Approaching, Fubo Inks NBCU Access Deal

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:32:39 GMT

With World Cup Approaching, Fubo Inks NBCU Access Deal

Oracles stock has surged on AI hype. Now it has to deliver the earnings to match.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:35:28 GMT

Oracles stock has surged on AI hype. Now it has to deliver the earnings to match.

UofG and Lloyds Banking Group announce groundbreaking agentic AI research programme

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:37:23 GMT

UofG and Lloyds Banking Group announce groundbreaking agentic AI research programme

2 men sentenced for Bucks County honeytrap home invasion- DA NBC10 Philadelphia

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:33:19 GMT

2 men sentenced for Bucks County honeytrap home invasion- DA NBC10 Philadelphia

Man helps residents escape North Philadelphia rowhome fire NBC10 Philadelphia

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:32:26 GMT

Man helps residents escape North Philadelphia rowhome fire NBC10 Philadelphia

MLB Legacy Project invests $5 million in Philadelphia NBC10 Philadelphia

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:32:21 GMT

MLB Legacy Project invests $5 million in Philadelphia NBC10 Philadelphia