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Britney Spears’ father says ‘no grounds’ for his removal
LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears’ father said in a court filing Friday that there are “no grounds whatsoever” for removing him from the conservatorship that controls her money and affairs. James Spears “has dutifully and faithfully served as the conservator of his daughter’s estate without any blemishes on his record,”...
Senate’s key vote advances Biden’s $1T infrastructure bill
The Senate moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package Saturday after lawmakers from both parties came together and voted to clear a key procedural hurdle. More votes will be needed before Senate passage of one of President Joe Biden’s top priorities. The measure would provide a massive injection...
‘Reservation Dogs’ smashes stereotypes of Indigenous people
TULSA, Okla. — Two Indigenous filmmakers are smashing the caricatures and stereotypes of Native Americans, who since the earliest days of film and TV have often played supporting roles or been portrayed as bloodthirsty killers standing in the way of white, westward expansion. Sterlin Harjo, a Seminole and Muscogee filmmaker...
‘I feel at peace’: Allyson Felix exits stage with record 11th medal
TOKYO — Allyson Felix knows the way to the Olympic medals stand better than any runner alive. She made her record-setting 11th trip there Saturday, after starring as the headliner on a 4x400 relay win that featured a who’s-who of American running. With the gold medal dangling from her neck...
Colorado mudslides wreak havoc on major transportation route
As ominous storm clouds gathered in western Colorado over a large area blackened by a recent wildfire, torrential rain fell and the charred land stripped of vegetation gave way, sending a rush of mud and boulders tumbling down steep canyon walls and onto a major highway. The July 29 mudslides...
U.S. now averaging 100,000 new covid-19 infections a day
The U.S. is now averaging 100,000 new covid-19 infections a day, returning to a milestone last seen during the winter surge in another bleak reminder of how quickly the delta variant has spread through the country. Health officials fear that cases, hospitalizations and deaths will continue to soar if more...
Eddy Alvarez settles for silver, rare 2nd medal with U.S. baseball loss
YOKOHAMA, Japan — Not every Olympic dream ends in gold. Most don’t span ice and dirt, either. Speedskater-turned-second baseman Eddy Alvarez’s journey didn’t need to apex atop an Olympic podium to go down in history. Alvarez and the U.S. baseball team accepted their Olympic silver medals after losing the championship...
Japan beats U.S. to win 1st Olympic baseball gold medal
YOKOHAMA, Japan — A Japanese team of All-Stars fulfilled a determined national mission to win the Olympic baseball gold medal for the first time, beating the United States, 2-0, Saturday night behind Munetaka Murakami’s third-inning home run. Masato Morishita and four relievers combined on a six-hitter, and the Japanese men...
Nelly Korda gives U.S. gold medal sweep in Olympic golf
KAWAGOE, Japan — Nelly Korda gave the Americans a sweep of gold medals in golf on Saturday, holding on for a one-shot victory in a thrill-a-minute finish to the Olympic women’s golf competition. Korda led by as many as three shots on the back nine. In the end, she needed...
U.S. men’s basketball team tops France, giving Kevin Durant 3rd Olympic gold
SAITAMA, Japan — Nothing about the summer was easy for the U.S. men’s basketball team, and neither was the gold-medal game. The Americans expected nothing less. And in the end, their Olympic reign continues. Kevin Durant scored 29 points and joined Carmelo Anthony as the only three-time men’s gold medalists...
This date in sports history: Aug. 7Video
1907 — Walter Johnson wins the first of his 417 victories, leading the Washington Senators past the Cleveland Indians, 7-2. 1952 — Bion Shively, 74, drives Sharp Note to victory in the third heat of the Hambletonian Stakes. 1982 — Speed Bowl wins the Hambletonian Stakes in straight heats with...
Penn State product Carl Nassib says he has gotten only ‘love and support’ from RaidersVideo
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib said he has received “nothing but love and support” from his teammates after he came out as gay earlier this summer. The Penn State product came out publicly on Instagram in June, saying he felt representation and visibility were important. He said that...
Want to pretend to live on Mars? For a whole year? Apply now
Want to find your inner Matt Damon and spend a year pretending you are isolated on Mars? NASA has a job for you. To prepare for eventually sending astronauts to Mars, NASA began taking applications Friday for four people to live for a year in Mars Dune Alpha. That’s a...
Ravens activate QB Lamar Jackson off covid-19 listVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md.— Lamar Jackson was activated from the covid-19 list. The Baltimore Ravens announced the move Friday. The quarterback hasn’t practiced yet during training camp. Jackson’s absence was an early jolt for the Ravens at preseason camp. He missed the team’s first practice July 28, and coach John Harbaugh...
Pause on student loan payments extended through January
The Biden administration on Friday issued what it says will be the final extension to a student loan moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to put off debt payments during the pandemic. Under the action, payments on federal student loans will remain paused through Jan. 31, 2022. Interest rates...
Pick a number: NFL players relish new single-digit identity
EAGAN, Minn. — When Patrick Peterson found out about the NFL rule change expanding the ranges of jersey numbers that players are allowed to wear, he quickly contacted one of his new teammates on the Minnesota Vikings. The eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback wanted his trusty No. 7 again, after being...
Harris English maintains 2-stroke lead at TPC SouthwindVideo
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Harris English shot a 5-under-par 65 on Friday at TPC Southwind to hold onto the lead in the FedEx St. Jude Invitational. English withstood strong challenges from Cameron Smith and Abraham Ancer to hold the top spot at 13-under 127. Smith had a 62 that required only...
Peoples-Jones saying little, but is the talk of Browns campVideo
BEREA, Ohio — There’s a wide receiver at Cleveland Browns training camp making leaping catches and headlines, and everyone notices his play. And it’s not Odell Beckham Jr. Donovan Peoples-Jones has been Cleveland’s most impressive offensive player this summer, taking advantage of Beckham being out while he recovers from knee...
Hall of Fame inductions roster is something to marvel at
Take a look at this roster: Peyton Manning throwing to Calvin Johnson, Isaac Bruce, Harold Carmichael and Drew Pearson. Or handing off to Edgerrin James. A pass protection pocket featuring Alan Faneca, Steve Hutchinson, Jimbo Covert and the late Winston Hill. On defense, a secondary featuring Charles Woodson, Troy Polamalu,...
Bills armed for future: Josh Allen agrees on 6-year extension
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills secured their future at quarterback Friday, agreeing with Josh Allen on a six-year contract extension that locks him up through the 2028 season. The team announced the agreement shortly after their training camp session ended. It comes a few days after general manager...
Republican issues subpoenas for Wisconsin election info
MADISON, Wis.— The leader of the state Assembly’s elections committee issued subpoenas Friday demanding extensive election materials, including all ballots and voting machines, from two Wisconsin counties in what she called a “top-to-bottom” investigation of the state’s 2020 presidential results. Republican Rep. Janel Brandtjen said she has sent subpoenas to...
Thousands flee fires in Greece, Turkey; some rescued by sea
DROSOPIGI, Greece — Thousands of people fled wildfires burning out of control in Greece and Turkey on Friday, including a major blaze just north of the Greek capital of Athens that left one person dead, as a protracted heat wave turned forests into tinderboxes and flames threatened populated areas, electricity...
Arkansas judge blocks state from enforcing mask mandate ban
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— An Arkansas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from enforcing its ban on mask mandates after lawmakers left the prohibition in place despite a rising number of covid-19 cases and hospitalizations. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox issued a preliminary injunction against the law that Gov....
U.S.’s Gable Steveson scores late to win wrestling gold
CHIBA, Japan — With 10 seconds remaining, Gable Steveson trailed the biggest wrestling match of his life by three points. When the clock hit zero, he was an Olympic gold medalist. Steveson trailed Georgia’s Geno Petriashvili, 8-5, with time running out. The 21-year-old American remained composed and took control against...
At least 10 passengers stabbed on underground train in Tokyo
TOKYO — A man with a knife stabbed at least 10 passengers on a commuter train in Tokyo on Friday and was arrested by police after fleeing, fire department officials and news reports said. NHK public television said one passenger was seriously injured. It said the suspect left his knife...
