The Latest: Pride parade begins in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on parades and marches throughout the country celebrating Pride (all times local): 12:55 p.m. Thousands of people packed onto Fifth Avenue in Manhattan as the Pride march...
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MLB-NEWS Pitchers and reserves for All-Star Game to be announced UNDATED (AP) _ Pitchers and reserves for the All-Star Game on July 9 in Cleveland will be announced Sunday, beginning at 5:30 p.m....
View ArticleThe Latest: NASCAR Cup Series race delayed by lightning
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — The Latest on the NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway (all times local): 2:20 p.m. The NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway is being delayed by lightning. It’s...
View ArticleBlue Jays’ Guerrero to be youngest HR Derby participant ever
TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to become the youngest participant in Home Run Derby history when he swings for the $1 million prize in Cleveland on July 8. Major League...
View ArticleSoler homers, drives in 2 as Royals beat Blue Jays 7-6
TORONTO (AP) — Jorge Soler homered and had two RBI, Brad Keller pitched five innings to win for the first time since May 22 and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 Sunday. Soler...
View ArticleHowes, Winder win USA Cycling road national championships
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alex Howes won his first national championships with a deftly played chess match. Ruth Winder won hers with brute power. After getting dropped by breakaway companions Stephen...
View ArticleColombia player’s wife cites death threats after Copa exit
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — The wife of the Colombia defender who missed a penalty kick that led to the team’s elimination in the Copa América says he and his family have received death threats. Daniela...
View ArticleKevin Durant to sign with Brooklyn Nets
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant is headed to the Brooklyn Nets, leaving the Golden State Warriors after three seasons. His decision was announced Sunday at the start of the NBA free agency period on the...
View ArticleWings snap 12-game losing streak to Lynx 89-86
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale scored 15 of her 19 points in the second half, bouncing back from one of the worst shooting games in WNBA history, to help Dallas rally to an 89-86 win over...
View ArticleTown spokeswoman: 10 people killed in crash of plane at Addison, Texas...
DALLAS (AP) — Town spokeswoman: 10 people killed in crash of plane at Addison, Texas municipal airport. The post Town spokeswoman: 10 people killed in crash of plane at Addison, Texas municipal airport...
View ArticleSung Hyun Park birdies 18th for LPGA Tour win in Arkansas
ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — Sung Hyun Park two-putted for birdie on the par-5 18th to win the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship on Sunday for her second LPGA Tour victory of the season and seventh overall. The...
View ArticleThe Latest: Official: 10 dead in Dallas-area plane crash
DALLAS (AP) — The Latest on the crash of a small plane at a Dallas-area airport (all times local): 5:50 p.m. A town official says 10 people were killed when a small, twin-engine plane crashed into a...
View ArticleBraves reliever Swarzak on IL with shoulder inflammation
NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta Braves reliever Anthony Swarzak has been placed on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his pitching shoulder, a significant blow to the bullpen for the NL East leaders....
View ArticleWilliams scores 19, Sparks beat Sky 94-69
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Riquna Williams scored 19 points and the Los Angeles Sparks routed the Chicago Sky 94-69 on Sunday. Los Angeles went on a 17-4 run in the third quarter to lead 67-42 on Tierra...
View ArticleCanadiens free up more cap space: trade Deslauriers to Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks have acquired checking-line forward Nicolas Deslauriers in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal got a 2020 fourth-round draft pick and freed up...
View ArticlePelicans land Sixers’ Redick
(AP) Two people familiar with the situation say the New Orleans Pelicans and free agent JJ Redick have agreed on a two-year contract worth about $26.5 million. The people spoke to The Associated Press...
View Article10 dead in small plane crash near Dallas
(AP) DALLAS: A town official says 10 people were killed when a small, twin-engine plane crashed into a hangar during takeoff at a Dallas-area airport. Addison, Texas, spokeswoman Mary Rosenbleeth says...
View ArticleFamily says goodbye to wife of “Dog the Bounty Hunter”
HONOLULU (AP) — About 500 people watched from the shore and the waters off a beach as family and friends held a memorial service to say goodbye to reality-TV star Beth Chapman, who rose to fame as the...
View ArticleStricker makes record debut and wins US Senior Open
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Steve Stricker made his U.S. Senior Open debut one for the record book by closing with a 1-under 69 to set the 72-hole record and win by six shots. Stricker birdied the opening...
View ArticlePillar drives in 5 as Giants top Diamondbacks 10-4
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kevin Pillar had four hits including a homer and drove in five runs, Madison Bumgarner pitched seven strong innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-4...
View ArticleThe Latest: Bucks say Brook Lopez staying in Milwaukee
The Latest on NBA free agency (all times ET): 7:35 p.m. Milwaukee says it is keeping center Brook Lopez. The Bucks did not disclose terms of the agreement with Lopez. ESPN reported it was a four-year,...
View ArticlePulisic captains US for 1st time under Berhalter
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Star 20-year-old midfielder Christian Pulisic is captaining the U.S. for the first time under coach Gregg Berhalter, who started the same lineup in the CONCACAF Gold Cup...
View ArticleAll-Star Matt Chapman racks up 6 RBIs, A’s rout Angels 12-3
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Matt Chapman hit a three-run homer, a triple and a three-run double on the day he was named to his first All-Star team, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 12-3...
View ArticleDodgers rebound in 10-5 win over Rockies for series split
DENVER (AP) — Joc Pederson had three hits and three RBIs, Matt Beaty doubled twice and drove in two, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the Colorado Rockies 10-5 Sunday to split their four-game...
View ArticleGiolito earns 11th victory as White Sox beat Twins 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Lucas Giolito allowed one hit in five innings to earn his major league-leading 11th victory and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Sunday. Yoán Moncada homered and he...
View ArticleFamily comes together to celebrate Alexina Barber’s 95th birthday
Family and friends gathered today to celebrate a special day. Alexina Barber turned 95 today, and her family and friends gathered at St. Francis Hall in Breaux Bridge. “They’re all here to celebrate my...
View ArticleWieters’ 2-run homer in 11th gives Cards 5-3 win over Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Matt Wieters hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 11th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame a 3-0 deficit to beat the San Diego Padres 5-3 Sunday and snap a five-game...
View ArticleMotorcycle racer dies at Colorado race he had won 4 times
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A prominent motorcycle racer has died after he crashed near the finish line of a race he had won four times, the Colorado Springs Gazette reports . Carlin Dunne died...
View ArticleProvidence diocese to name clergy accused of abusing minors
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence has announced it will release the names of clergy, diocesan and religious order priests as well as deacons who have been credibly...
View ArticleTwo workers killed on Shell Auger platform
Two people died on the Shell Auger Tension Leg Platform this morning, a company spokeswoman tells KATC. Here’s the company’s full statement: It is with deep sadness that we report two fatalities as a...
View ArticleFlood Warning issued June 30 at 8:09PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Sabine River Near Deweyville …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana.. Atchafalaya River At Morgan City The Flood Warning continues for The Atchafalaya River At Morgan City....
View ArticleFlood Warning issued June 30 at 8:09PM CDT until July 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS...
Sabine River Near Deweyville …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana.. Atchafalaya River At Morgan City The Flood Warning continues for The Sabine River Near Deweyville. *...
View ArticleHarris lands 2020 endorsement from 2 Black Caucus members
BALTIMORE (AP) — Two more members of the Congressional Black Caucus are backing Kamala Harris’s bid for the presidency. Reps. Bobby Rush of Illinois and Frederica Wilson of Florida say they are...
View ArticleBonner, Griner lead Mercury over Storm 69-67
SEATTLE (AP) — DeWanna Bonner and Brittney Griner each scored 20 points to help the Phoenix Mercury beat Seattle 69-67 on Sunday, handing the Storm their first home loss of the season. The Mercury...
View ArticleJamaica beats Panama 1-0 to advance to Gold Cup semifinals
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Darren Mattocks scored on a penalty kick in the 75th minute and Jamaica beat Panama 1-0 on Sunday to advance to the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals. Mattocks converted after Michael...
View ArticleSemenya wins women’s 800, wants to defend world title
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Caster Semenya easily won the women’s 800 at the Prefontaine Classic on Sunday, as an international court continues to debate her future in the event. The reigning Olympic...
View ArticleUS beats Curacao 1-0, plays Jamaica in Gold Cup semifinals
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The United States was outplayed during the second half by 79th-ranked Curacao but managed to advance to the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals with a 1-0 win Sunday night behind Weston...
View ArticleLafayette Police confirm shooting on Northern Avenue
Lafayette Police confirm they are on the scene of a shooting on Northern Avenue tonight. There’s a heavy police presence, and a KATC crew member saw an ambulance leaving the scene, escorted by police...
View ArticleAP source confirms Connolly expected to sign with Panthers
A person with direct knowledge of the situation confirms to The Associated Press that free agent forward Brett Connolly is expected to sign with the Florida Panthers. The person spoke on the condition...
View ArticleAll-Stars McNeil, Alonso rally Mets past Braves to snap skid
NEW YORK (AP) — Newly named All-Stars Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso had the big hits in a five-run eighth inning that rallied the New York Mets past the Atlanta Braves 8-5 on Sunday night, snapping their...
View ArticleAP FACT CHECK: Trump on NKorea, wages, climate; Dem misfires
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View ArticleFormer Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder named Harvard fellow
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A former Michigan governor who’s been criticized for his administration’s role in the Flint water crisis is headed to Harvard University to teach and study subjects related to...
View ArticleAP source confirms Panik expected to sign with Capitals
A person with direct knowledge of the situation confirms to The Associated Press that free agent forward Richard Panik is expected to sign with the Washington Capitals. The person spoke on the...
View ArticleMets apologize to 2 members of 1969 team for ceremony error
NEW YORK (AP) — In the latest embarrassment for the New York Mets, the team has publicly apologized to two living members of its 1969 World Series championship team who were included in a video montage...
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MLB-ALL-STAR ROSTERS Astros lead way with 6 All-Stars; Dodgers among clubs with 4 NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole and four of their Houston Astros teammates will lead the American League...
View ArticleRep. Hunter tells judge corruption case is political bias
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A federal judge in San Diego is scheduled to consider a motion to toss out a corruption case against U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter. Lawyers for the Republican congressman from California...
View ArticleFernandez scores, sends Timbers past FC Dallas 1-0
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Newcomer Brian Fernandez scored in a league-record fifth consecutive game, helping the Portland Timbers to a 1-0 victory over FC Dallas on Sunday night. Fernandez becomes the...
View ArticleUS duty free magnates fund controversial Israeli settlements
HEBRON, West Bank (AP) — When travelers shop at dozens of duty free stores at airports worldwide, they may be paying for more than a bottle of vodka or a box of chocolates. The Falic family of Florida,...
View ArticleDjokovic opens Centre Court at Wimbledon; Venus faces teen
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic gets the honor of opening play on Centre Court at Wimbledon as the defending men’s champion. Monday’s marquee matchup is scheduled for later in the day across...
View ArticleHelmet maker rounds out football portfolio with new headgear
SEATTLE (AP) — The company that produces the top-rated helmet for NFL players and introduced a youth version of the headgear is rolling out a version for flag football. Seattle-based VICIS already...
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