LAS VEGAS — Tigers slugger Cecil Fielder entered the last regular-season game in 1990 with 49 home runs. The Caesars Palace sportsbook had posted a seasonlong MLB proposition of 50½ dingers. George Foster had last cracked the 50 barrier with …
De Niro look-alike Vinny Magliulo will be inducted into the Sports Gambling Hall of Fame Read MoreA day after David Sandlin dominated in his major-league debut, the White Sox were still raving about his performance. “It was outstanding,” manager Will Venable said on Thursday. The 25-year-old Sandlin made quite an impact, retiring 18 straight batters after …
White Sox still in awe of pitcher David Sandlin’s performance Read MoreBy HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer “The Great American State Fair” is a series of concerts, exhibits, tributes and other programs scheduled to take place June 25 to July 10 on Washington’s National Mall. It was organized by Freedom 250, …
What to know about the artists backing out of the Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts Read MoreBy DÉBORA REY BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Amid a worrying rash of injuries, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni sought to dispel doubts by confirming that most of the reigning world champions, including captain Lionel Messi, will be part of the squad …
Lionel Messi is in Argentina’s World Cup squad as coach Scaloni calms injury fears Read MoreThe consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Friday, May 29, 2026. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus …
Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, May 29, 2026 Read MoreBy ANNE M. PETERSON, AP Soccer Writer VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — For Canada, the World Cup is more about the soccer. While the mood around the tournament in the United States is complicated by the conflict with Iran, travel …
The vibes in Canada feel much different than the US as the World Cup arrives Read MoreBy KANIS LEUNG HONG KONG (AP) — Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after spending nearly seven months in space, setting a record for the longest on-orbit stay by a Chinese crew. The craft carrying Zhang Lu, Wu …
3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew Read MoreNEW YORK (AP) — New York City residents and visitors look up at the sky to experience a phenomenon twice a year known as Manhattanhenge. The setting sun was framed by a canyon of skyscrapers Thursday as it sunk below …
What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC’s sunset spectacle Read MoreBy AYA DIAB For weddings, vacations or other special occasions, more consumers are turning to clothing rental services instead of buying something new. These subscription-based services, often marketed as a sustainable alternative to fast fashion, ship straight to customers everything …
Clothing rental services promise a sustainable alternative to fast fashion. Experts say it depends Read MoreBy BASSEM MROUE BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli troops entered a southern Lebanese village early Friday, pushing deeper into the country as Lebanese and Israeli military officials began direct talks at the Pentagon over the deadly conflict. The entrance of Israel’s …
Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon Read MoreBy SALLY HO and CLAIRE GALOFARO LAKE OZARK, Mo. (AP) — A facility deep in rural Missouri promises relief for desperate parents whose adopted kids are struggling — a lakeside, summer camp-like academy where kids can heal by bonding with …
Inside a taxpayer-funded treatment center for adoptees, tales of abuse, neglect and little oversight Read MoreBy SALLY HO SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Across the country, many for-profit residential facilities in the so-called troubled teen industry that claim to treat severe mental and behavioral health issues in children and teens are deftly tapping into taxpayer money …
Despite scrutiny, special education money flows to for-profit residential treatment centers Read MoreTimber travelled to Budapest with the rest of the Gunners squad (Picture: Getty) Jurrien Timber is fit and available to start in Arsenal’s Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. The Netherlands international has not played since March due to a …
Mikel Arteta reveals if Jurrien Timber is fit to start for Arsenal against PSG Read More2026’s best month yet (Yacht Club Games/IO Interactive/Nintendo) After the biggest month for games so far this year, we rundown the best titles you need to check out. While we’ve seen many great games in 2026 so far, like Resident …
Six best games of May 2026 – from Forza Horizon 6 to 007 First Light Read MoreYes, Lisa Kudrow has been mistaken for Dionne Warwick (Picture: Getty) Certain celebrities get mistaken for each other all the time – there’s absolutely no denying the uncanny resemblance between actor Will Ferrell and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad …
Lisa Kudrow was once mistaken for Dionne Warwick and we’re sorry, what? Read MoreTwo members of the royal family have been described as “Bonnie and Clyde” by a royal author. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson were given the nickname by writer Andrew Lownie, author of the book “Entitled.” The author used the comparison …
The Royal Family Members Described at ‘Bonnie and Clyde’: Author Read MoreDavis Martin sees his success as nothing more than the result of everything else that’s happening around him. Just to be clear, though, he sure is doing his part. Martin pitched two-hit ball over six sparkling innings, and the White …
White Sox starter Davis Martin dominates in 6-2 win over Twins Read MoreWhen Ricardo Navarrete is running with a soccer ball at his feet, the world melts away. But for more than two months, the Mather High School senior didn’t have that escape. Since March, he’s been stuck in cramped detention facilities …
Mather senior laces up his soccer shoes again after months in immigration detention Read MoreDemocratic Senate candidate Juliana Stratton is joining calls for U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign or be fired over the botched “Broadview Six” case — as former Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday also questioned whether Boutros has enough credibility to …
Juliana Stratton joins calls for Chicago’s top federal prosecutor to step down amid ‘Broadview Six’ fallout Read MoreThe Cubs started demolishing the former House of the Good Shepherd in Lake View as part of an effort to expand its nearby Camry parking lot, at Racine Avenue and Grace Street. The team purchased the site from Catholic Charities …
Demolition of Lake View women’s shelter underway as Cubs eye site for parking lot expansion Read More