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A ‘hot pick’ at No. 257: How the Broncos made Red Murdock this year’s Mr. Irrelevant
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — University at Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock was starting to wonder if he’d get drafted at all when the Denver Broncos made him “Mr. Irrelevant” as the 257th and final pick of the NFL draft on Saturday. “The thoughts crept in, but I was trying to keep my...
Giants and Jets each got A-pluses in the AP’s NFL draft early grades
From Fernando Mendoza to Red Murdock, 257 players were selected in the 2026 NFL draft. Some will have instant success. Others will need more time to develop. Not all of them will make the roster. Teams spent several months scouting, interviewing, dissecting each player’s physical skills and character before the...
2 former Israeli prime ministers agree to merge parties against Netanyahu
JERUSALEM — Two Israeli political heavyweights on Sunday said they would join forces in upcoming elections in a shared effort to unseat longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid served as prime ministers in a rotation agreement as part of a coalition government they formed in 2021....
Tillis says he’s ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump’s pick as Fed chair
WASHINGTON — The Republican senator who had effectively blocked confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve said Sunday he was dropping his opposition after the Department of Justice ended its investigation of the current central bank chair. The announcement by Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina...
At least 16 dead in strikes as Chernobyl anniversary highlights nuclear risks of Russia-Ukraine war
KYIV, Ukraine — Strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia killed at least 16 people, authorities said, as the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster prompted fresh warnings about the risks posed by attacks near the plant during Russia’s more than four-year invasion of its neighbor. The death toll...
Despite Russia’s war, 1 Ukrainian city still gathers for midnight Chernobyl vigil
SLAVUTYCH, Ukraine — People streamed into the central square of Slavutych in the early hours of Sunday, placing candles on a large radiation hazard symbol laid out on the ground as a midnight commemoration began for those killed in the Chernobyl disaster 40 years ago and the thousands who risked...
Sabastian Sawe breaks fabled 2-hour barrier in the marathon to shatter world record by 65 seconds
LONDON — The fabled 2-hour barrier for a marathon has been broken, officially, in an once-inconceivable achievement in sports. Not by one runner, but two. In a race for the ages, Sabastian Sawe of Kenya won the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday, shattering...
Iran’s top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone
ISLAMABAD — Iran ‘s foreign minister briefly visited Islamabad again on Sunday as Pakistan’s political and military leadership scrambled to reignite ceasefire negotiations between Tehran and Washington, but President Donald Trump said they could talk by phone instead. Abbas Araghchi had left Pakistan’s capital late the previous day, creating confusion...
DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
WASHINGTON — The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner railed against Trump administration policies and referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in writings sent to family members minutes before the attack that authorities increasingly believe was politically motivated, according to a law...
NHL playoffs roundup: Logan Stankoven scores again as Hurricanes sweep Senators
OTTAWA, Ontario — Logan Stankoven scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated Ottawa, 4-2, on Saturday to sweep the first-round series. Taylor Hall added a goal and an assist before Sebastian Aho buried two pucks into the empty net. Frederik Andersen made 25 saves....
Boston Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora and 5 coaches
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora, who led them to the World Series championship and a franchise-record 108 regular-season wins in 2018. Chad Tracy, who had been managing the team’s Triple-A Worcester affiliate, will serve as interim manager with the major league club. “Alex Cora...
Nelly Korda slows her torrid pace, settles for 5-shot lead in Chevron Championship
HOUSTON — Nelly Korda stretched her lead to eight shots Saturday until missing a series of short putts that caused her to settle for a 2-under-par 70 and a five-shot lead in The Chevron Championship, the largest 54-hole lead of her career. But the work is not over. Korda looked...
Fitzpatrick brothers post tournament-record 57, take 4-shot lead at Zurich Classic
AVONDALE, La. — Matt Fitzpatrick and his younger brother Alex shot a tournament-record 15-under-par 57 in better-ball play Saturday, giving them a four-shot lead heading into the final round of the Zurich Classic. The Englishmen were at 30-under 186 through 54 holes of the PGA Tour’s only team event. Matt...
Pletcher’s Renegade draws inside No. 1 post, opens as the Kentucky Derby favorite
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Renegade opened Saturday as the morning line favorite for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, which is set for May 2. The colt trained by Todd Pletcher and set to be ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. is 4-1 after drawing the inside No. 1 post on...
Raiders start last day of NFL Draft by taking Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy in 4th round
Jermod McCoy’s lengthy wait to hear his name called at the NFL Draft came to a quick end on Saturday. The Las Vegas Raiders selected the Tennessee cornerback with the first pick of the fourth round, taking a small gamble that McCoy will return to form after missing all of...
Brad Keselowski needs a little bit of luck to keep up with the Toyotas at Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Brad Keselowski felt the utmost confidence entering Talladega Superspeedway this weekend — even while knowing his car doesn’t have the speed to keep up with the Cup Series leaders. Keselowski has six wins at the 2.66-mile tri-oval, tying him with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon for...
Philadelphia museum brings Rocky statue inside after decades of tension
PHILADELPHIA — Every day, visitors from around the world make their way to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art — not necessarily for the galleries inside, but for a statue of a fictional boxer from South Philadelphia. The bronze figure of Rocky Balboa — arms raised in victory,...
Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, and some experts worry about future illnesses
NEW YORK — Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, with an unusually high number of bites already reported across the country. Some U.S. doctors are worried about the potential for a bad year for tick-borne diseases. “If you have a lot of exposures, there will probably...
U.S. says it’s hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open the Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says the U.S. Navy is clearing Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a vital sea route for oil shipments whose disruption is increasingly threatening the global economy. Sweeping for underwater explosives could take months despite a tenuous ceasefire between the United States and Iran...
U.S. military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said it launched another strike Friday on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people. The Trump administration’s campaign of blowing up alleged drug-trafficking vessels in Latin American waters has persisted since early September and killed at least 183...
Close watch on how Trump and journalists will get along at White House correspondents’ dinner
Donald Trump’s expected attendance at Saturday’s annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington for his first time as president will put his administration’s often-contentious relationship with the press on full public display. Trump will be watched closely at the event held by the organization of reporters who cover him...
Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens, as Zelenskyy calls for more talks
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed at least five people and wounded 46, authorities said Saturday. The bodies of four people were found in the ruins of a house destroyed in overnight attacks, Dnipropetrovsk regional head Oleksandr Hanzha said. “The Russians...
Talks stumble as Iran’s top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go
ISLAMABAD — The latest ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran appeared to fail Saturday before they began, as Tehran’s top diplomat left Pakistan and President Donald Trump soon afterward said he had told envoys not to travel to Islamabad. The negotiations were meant to follow historic face-to-face talks...
Brewers 2nd team to face AL, NL Cy Young winners in consecutive games
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers had the daunting task of facing the AL and NL Cy Young Award winners in consecutive games. The results were mixed, with both ending in losses for the defending NL Central champions. After having late-inning success against the Tigers’ Tarik Skubal on Thursday in Detroit,...
James makes tying 3 as Lakers storm back late, win in OT and take a 3-0 series lead over the Rockets
HOUSTON — LeBron James scored 29 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation, Marcus Smart had eight points in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of a Houston Rockets team missing Kevin Durant for a 112-108 win Friday night to take a 3-0 lead...
