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Predators make free agency splash by signing 2023 playoff MVP Jonathan Marchessault
The Nashville Predators made a huge splash when NHL free agency opened Monday by signing Stanley Cup champion forwards Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault as part of a jaw-dropping series of moves topping $100 million that made Smashville the center of attention across hockey. Stamkos left Tampa Bay after 16...
76ers make splash with $400M in contracts for Paul George, Tyrese Maxey
PHILADELPHIA — Paul George ditched L.A. and decided to help form a new Big Three in Philly with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Of course, Maxey needed to stick around to complete the talented trio — and the Philadelphia 76ers went all in on lavish, long-term contracts to make that...
BET Awards 2024: Usher is honored, Will Smith returns, and the election is top of mindVideo
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards — even if the superstar mused it might be a bit early. The Grammy winner stayed on his feet as a parade of artists performed his hits — Childish Gambino kicked it off with “U Don’t Have to Call,”...
Israel releases director of hospital it says was used as a Hamas base. He alleges abuse in custody
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — Israel released the director of Gaza’s main hospital on Monday after holding him for seven months without charge or trial over allegations the facility had been used as a Hamas command center. He said he and other detainees were held under harsh conditions and tortured....
German court convicts a prominent far-right politician for using a Nazi slogan again
BERLIN — A high-profile politician in the far-right Alternative for Germany party was convicted for the second time Monday of knowingly using a Nazi slogan at a political event. Björn Höcke, who plans to run for governor in the eastern state of Thuringia in September, was fined for using the...
Hurricane Beryl grows to Category 5 strength as it razes southeast Caribbean islandsVideo
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Beryl has strengthened to Category 5 status as it crosses islands in the southeastern Caribbean. Beryl ripped off doors, windows and roofs in homes across the southeastern Caribbean on Monday after making landfall on the island of Carriacou in Grenada as the earliest Category...
Biden allies rally behind him with a public show of support as he spends family time at Camp David
WASHINGTON — While President Joe Biden was out of sight at Camp David Sunday spending time with family, prominent Democrats rallied with a public show of unwavering support for his campaign following his unsteady debate performance and growing anxiety over whether he should remain in the White House race. “I...
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone runs 50.65 to break world record, qualify to defend Olympic titleVideo
EUGENE, Ore. — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone lowered her world record once again, running the 400-meter hurdles in 50.65 seconds Sunday to win the U.S. Olympic trials. In only her fourth long hurdles race of the season, the 24-year-old defending Olympic champion cleared all 10 barriers with ease, then went on a...
Joey Logano wins at Nashville in record 5th overtime for 1st NASCAR Cup Series victory of yearVideo
LEBANON, Tenn. — Joey Logano stretched his fuel enough to hold off a group of pursuers at the finish line Sunday night and win the Ally 400 in a NASCAR Cup Series record fifth overtime. Logano held off a charge by Tyler Reddick, then beat Zane Smith, Reddick, Ryan Preece...
French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative electionsVideo
PARIS — The far-right National Rally leaped into a strong lead Sunday in France’s first round of legislative elections, polling agencies projected, bringing the party closer to being able to form a government in round two and dealing a major slap to centrist President Emmanuel Macron and his risky decision...
Lyles pushed hard by Bednarek but wins 200 to keep hope of Olympic sprint double alive for Paris
EUGENE, Ore. — In the wee hours the night before his 200-meter final, Noah Lyles sent a shout-out on social media to the sprinters in Jamaica, egging them on to help make the upcoming Paris Olympics great. Then, the final rolled around, and all Lyles had to do was look...
Harden staying with Clippers, Love staying with Heat, AP sources sayVideo
James Harden is staying with the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year contract that includes a player option, a person with knowledge of that decision said Sunday as free agency in the NBA was officially opening. Harden’s deal — which could be worth up to $70 million if he opts...
Cam Davis wins Rocket Mortgage Classic for 2nd time after Akshay Bhatia 3-putts 18th holeVideo
DETROIT — Cam Davis won the Rocket Mortgage Classic for the second time, closing with a 2-under-par 70 on Sunday that gave him a one-shot victory when Akshay Bhatia three-putted from 32 feet on the final hole. “I wouldn’t wish what happened to Akshay on anyone,” Davis said. “But I’ve...
U.S. prepared to face South American power Uruguay with its Copa America future hanging in the balanceVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The future of the U.S. in the Copa America tournament will be decided after 90 minutes against Uruguay on Monday night. So, too, could the future of Gregg Berhalter leading the American team. After an embarrassing loss to Panama, which began with Timmy Weah’s red card...
Family demands accountability for New York police killing of 13-year-old boy. Police said he aimed BB gunVideo
On Wednesday, Nyah Mway finished middle school in the central New York city where his family moved about a decade ago as refugees from Myanmar, relatives said. By Friday night, the 13-year-old was fatally shot by police who’d tackled him to the ground after he allegedly pointed what turned out...
An English bulldog named Babydog makes a surprise appearance in a mural on West Virginia history
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The English bulldog had never been featured prominently in West Virginia history. It has now. Gov. Jim Justice’s 4-year-old pure breed Babydog joined the ranks of Abraham Lincoln, Civil War soldiers and odes to Appalachian folk music in new murals under the golden dome of the state...
American winger Tim Weah’s suspension extended to 2 games for red card against PanamaVideo
NEW YORK — The suspension of American winger Tim Weah was extended to two games by South American soccer’s governing body for punching Panama’s Roderick Miller during their Copa American group stage match Thursday. Weah received a red card in the 18th minute of the United States’ 2-1 loss, resulting...
U.S. wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal crashes, lawyers say
The U.S. Justice Department is pushing Boeing to plead guilty to criminal fraud in connection with two deadly plane crashes involving its 737 Max jetliners, according to several people who heard federal prosecutors detail a proposed offer Sunday. Boeing will have until the end of the coming week to accept...
Tim Scott has benefited from mentors along the way. He’s hoping for another helping hand
COLUMBIA, S.C. — When Tim Scott was a teenager, a Chick-fil-A manager named John Moniz offered him a sandwich, a job, and four years of indispensable mentoring about how to be a businessman and a citizen. Later, after that helping hand put Scott on a path that eventually led him...
How will Louisiana’s new Ten Commandments classroom requirement be funded and enforced?
BATON ROUGE, La. — Even as a legal challenge is already underway over a new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms, the details of how the mandate will be implemented and enforced remain murky. Across the country there have been conservative pushes to incorporate religion...
Hurricane Beryl approaches the southeast Caribbean after strengthening into a Category 4 stormVideo
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Beryl closed in on the southeastern Caribbean late Sunday after strengthening into what experts called an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm as government officials pleaded with people to take shelter. The storm was expected to make landfall in the Windward Islands on Monday morning....
BET Awards return Sunday with performances from Lauryn Hill, Childish Gambino, Will Smith and more
The BET Awards return Sunday night, with a performance-filled show that will kick off with a fiery set from Megan Thee Stallion, two days after the release of her third studio album. The show, which takes place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, will be hosted by Oscar-nominated actor...
Andy Murray is still not sure whether he will be able to compete at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England — Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray said Sunday “it’s impossible” to know yet whether he will be able to compete at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament, even if he is “feeling better every day” as he recovers from surgery to remove a cyst from his spine. The 37-year-old...
Tadej Pogacar takes the yellow jersey in the 2nd stage of the Tour de France, as only Jonas Vingegaard can keep up
BOLOGNA, Italy — Them two again. It took only two days into the Tour de France to show that Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard are in a class of their own. Pogacar attacked from the chasing peloton up the second ascent of the short but brutally steep San Luca climb...
Tampa Bay Lightning acquire the rights to Jake Guentzel on the eve of free agency
The Tampa Bay Lightning got a head start on free agency by acquiring the rights to high-scoring winger Jake Guentzel on Sunday. The Lightning sent a 2025 third-round draft pick to Carolina. The move allows the Lightning to sign Guentzel before he hits the open market on Monday. Guentzel is...
