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1B/OF Joey Gallo released by the Chicago White Sox
Joey Gallo has been released by the Chicago White Sox after the veteran slugger struggled in nine Cactus League games with the team. The White Sox announced the move on Sunday. The 31-year-old ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
USMNT's Haji Wright nets 1st hat trick in England
A 26-year-old from Los Angeles, Wright scored in the 21st minute, then converted a penalty kick in the 29th after he was fouled by Chris Mepham. Wright scored in the 73rd for his 10th goal in 19 ...ESPN - 2d -
Life of British man, 79, imprisoned by Taliban is in serious danger, say family
Peter Reynolds, who runs a business in Afghanistan, was held along with his wife last month and needs heart pills, says his daughter. The life of a 79-year-old British man imprisoned along with his ...The Guardian - 2d -
Alabama community turns out to support bullied autistic boy
When 10-year-old Hunter Blankenship, of Clanton, Alabama, was bullied over his rainbow glasses, he was nearly driven to self-harm. But the car-loving autistic boy instead received an outpouring of ...CBS News - 2d -
'Shock, numb': Missouri man grieves for fiancée found dead near downed power lines
Police found the body of 43-year-old Jennifer Brewington on the ground near a downed powerline after weekend storms and are investigating the death as a possible electrocution. Brewington's fiancé ...NBC News - 2d -
Dino Toppmöller: “We fought against a lot of adversity”
After a long delay in kickoff and a troubling second-half, Eintracht Frankfurt returned to winning ways in Bundesliga with a 3-1 victory in Bochum. 19-year-old Frenchman Jean-Mattéo Bahoya starred ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Dortmund and Austria without Sabitzer for four weeks
Borussia Dortmund and Austria midfielder Marcel Sabitzer will be out for around four weeks with a knee injury, his club said on Sunday. Dortmund had feared a longer lay-off. The 30-year-old will ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Palladino: ‘Magical night for Fiorentina’ as Juventus thumped 3-0
Raffaele Palladino relished a ‘magical night’ for Fiorentina after humiliating their old rivals Juventus 3-0. ‘Now we must take that final step that we’re missing.’The Viola had the risk of ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
“Take a bow” – Journalist can’t believe how good this Man Utd star turned out to be – (Video)
Manchester United youngster Ayden Heaven continues to steal the headlines with his delightful displays at the back.The 18-year-old was poached from Arsenal in January and has recently made his ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ranieri praises Svilar: “He’s having a fantastic season.”
Roma boss Claudio Ranieri singled out Mile Svilar’s performance as they key to the Giallorossi’s 1-0 win over Cagliari.The 25-year-old Roma goalie earned himself the Serie A Man of the Match title...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Andreeva, 17, tops world No. 1 Sabalenka for Indian Wells title
Russian 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva toppled world number one Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to capture her second WTA 1000 title at Indian Wells.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Matt Richtman becomes first American man to win LA Marathon in 31 years
25-year-old was competing in only his second marathon Tejinesh Tulu of Ethiopia takes women’s title Matt Richtman won the 40th annual Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, becoming the first American ...The Guardian - 2d -
Man set on fire in New York’s Times Square
Victim, 45, hospitalized and in stable condition as police unable to say if attack was random or targeted. A 45-year-old man was set on fire in the middle of Times Square overnight on Sunday, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Pope seen praying at hospital chapel in photo released by Vatican
Francis pictured for first time since he was admitted to hospital more than a month ago with pneumonia. The Vatican has released the first photograph of Pope Francis since the 88-year-old was ...The Guardian - 2d -
Manchester City see host of clubs line up for out-of-favour forward amid Pep Guardiola frustrations
Jack Grealish is set to attract widespread interest at the end of the season and is looking to leave Manchester City after four years at the Etihad Stadium, as per reports.The 29-year-old is ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Inter Milan Manager Feels ‘Great Pleasure’ For Nerazzurri Performance In Crucial Atalanta Win
Simone Inzaghi waxed lyrical about Inter Milan’s performance in a comfortable 2-0 Serie A win at Atalanta last night.The 48-year-old hailed Inter’s approach amid a subsiding injury crisis during h...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Yahoo Sports AM: Brackets revealed
In today's edition: Brackets revealed, Bengals lock up Chase and Higgins, 17-year-old wins at Indian Wells, the Hanshin Tigers steal the show, playoff at The Players, and more.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Brazil Wingback & MOTM In Atalanta 0-2 Inter Milan Delivers Verdict On Crucial Serie A Win: “Happy For Two Things”
Carlos Augusto refused to hide his enthusiasm after Inter Milan’s 2-0 triumph at fellow Serie A title hopefuls Atalanta.Speaking to La Domenica Sportiva via FCInterNews, the 26-year-old revealed ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'The reality is that he's winning matches for us'
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has praised the "value" makeshift striker Mikel Merino is bringing to the team with his goals. The 28-year-old, who is naturally a central midfield player, has been ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Real Madrid constantly monitoring Arsenal star but summer move unlikely – Romano
Arsenal defender William Saliba is a player who has great admirers at Real Madrid. The 23-year-old is a player that the Merengues are interested in signing to reinforce the heart of the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Family reject police 'murder-suicide' theory on twin brothers found dead at mountain summit
The family of 19-year-old twin brothers found fatally shot on a Georgia mountain this month have rejected a police theory that one killed the other and then himself in an apparent murder-suicide.NBC News - 2d -
Undertale Sees New Peak For Steam Concurrent Players Nearly A Decade After Launching
It's hard to comprehend that Undertale will be 10 years old later this year. But new audiences apparently keep finding the RPG, as the game broke its own Steam record for concurrent players on ...GameSpot - 1d -
‘Like a game of black-belt level Jenga’: inside the ancient art of Japanese carpentry
From the earthquake-defying joints that support a 13th-century temple to the delicacy of sashimono puzzle boxes, a new exhibition shows off the myriad possibilities of this centuries-old craft. Do ...The Guardian - 1d -
The Alien Enemies Act: What to know about a 1798 law that Trump has invoked for deportations
President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked the Alien Enemies Act for the first time since World War II, granting himself sweeping powers under a centuries-old law to deport people associated with a ...NBC News - 1d -
The ‘all in’ moments that transformed Jack Draper into Britain’s biggest superstar since Andy Murray
What a moment for British sport. After winning his maiden Masters 1000 title in Indian Wells on Sunday, 23-year-old Jack Draper has emerged as tennis’s fastest-rising star.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Crystal Palace line up controversial former sporting director as Dougie Freedman nears exit
Crystal Palace are expected to lose highly rated sporting director Dougie Freedman, with Iain Moody believed to be in contention to return to his old position more than 10 years after resigning in ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ferran Torres is now Barcelona’s third-highest scoring substitute in club history
Ferran Torres continues to make an impact as a super-sub for Barcelona. Even though he is not a regular starter, the 25-year-old continues to deliver for the team off the bench time and again.On ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'The party's not over yet' - inside Newcastle's celebrations
MOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why his old club's EFL Cup final success to end their long wait for a trophy meant so much to him.BBC News - 1d -
Ukraine and Russia have conditions that could affect a ceasefire. What are they willing to concede?
A ceasefire in Russia’s 3-year-old war in Ukraine hinges on Moscow accepting the U.S. proposal of a 30-day pause in fighting as a confidence-building measure for both sides to hammer out a ...ABC News - 1d -
Fan Speculate Switch 2 Might Be Getting GameCube Controller Support After New Filing
Despite being more than 20 years old, the GameCube controller remains stubbornly popular with Nintendo fans, especially when it comes to certain games. A new FCC filing by Nintendo has some fans ...GameSpot - 1d -
Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen receives maiden senior Spain call-up
Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen has been called up by Spain for the first time for the upcoming Nations League quarter-final tie against the Netherlands, confirmed by La Roja.The 19-year-old ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Bucs' Lavonte David says he can play better. It starts with interceptions
TAMPA — Lavonte David’s place as one of the greatest players in Bucs history is secure. If he stays healthy, the 35-year-old could pass Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Brooks as the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Due process concerns for immigrants deported for alleged gang membership
More than 130 Venezuelan migrants were expelled from the U.S. under the 227-year-old "Alien Enemies Act." A federal judge tried to block it, but the White House says the planes carrying them had ...CBS News - 1d -
Teens charged with murder in fatal hit-and-run of bicyclist captured on video
Police say a 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder in a fatal hit-and-run of a bicyclist heading to work in Albuquerque that was captured on video from inside the stolen carABC News - 1d -
‘We just tried to make what we thought was cool’: the story of Monolith Productions
As the 30-year-old studio behind many innovative and beloved video games shuts down, its founders, fans and designers discuss what made it so special. Late last month, Warner Bros announced it was ...The Guardian - 1d -
Teens charged with murder in fatal hit-and-run of bicyclist captured on video
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder in a fatal hit-and-run of a bicyclist in Albuquerque that was captured on video from inside the boy’s stolen car, law enforcement said Monday.NBC News - 1d -
11 years after Mickey Rooney's death, prized memorabilia from his estate will be auctioned
At the end of March, pieces of silent film star Mickey Rooney's legacy will be sold. Signed movie posters, personal items like clothes and his pipe as well as old contracts and credit cards are ...Los Angeles Times - 1d -
I’m obsessed with cave diving. This is the closest environment we have to space
Some of the caves I dive in are hundreds of thousands of years old and the marine life is unique. But they can be very dangerous places. Cave diving is like swimming through the history of the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Rehired probationary workers can't be placed on administrative leave, judge says
A federal judge told the Trump administration late Monday that fired probationary workers must be returned to their old jobs, not just placed on administrative leave, as many departments have been ...The Hill - 22h -
Modders Announce CS Legacy, A Standalone Counter-Strike 1.6 Remake
If you fondly remember the old days of Counter-Strike before newfangled inventions like the Source engine, we've got good news for you. The mod team behind CSPromod has announced CS: Legacy, a ...GameSpot - 22h
