FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Streak ends: US men's basketball falls to Australia, 98-94USA TODAY SportsMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The World Cup is a week away, and the United States is no lock for gold. For the first time in nearly 13 years, a U.S. roster of NBA players played an international game — lost.
Welfare The left is abandoning consensus that immigrants are not entitled to public welfareUSA TODAY - Robert RobbThe Trump administration expanded the restrictions for immigrants to public assistance programs. Cue the outrage from leaders in liberal states. Hard to fathom at present, but there was once a time in
Sports Australia hands U.S. men's basketball team first loss in nearly 13 yearsUSA TODAY SportsMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The World Cup is a week away, and the United States is no lock for gold. For the first time in nearly 13 years, a U.S. roster of NBA players played an international game — lost.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoToronto Blue Jays Homers by Crawford, Narváez help Mariners past Blue Jays 7-4USA TODAY SportsSEATTLE (AP) — Omar Narváez and J.P. Crawford supported Justus Sheffield with a couple big swings. Narváez and Crawford homered, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 on Friday night
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoNew York Yankees Gregorius slam off Ryu, Yankees hit 5 HRs, rout Dodgers 10-2USA TODAY SportsLOS ANGELES (AP) — Scratching for runs while losing three straight in Oakland left the New York Yankees in a mood heading south to Los Angeles. They took out their frustration on the Dodgers, who had rare
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoJ. D. Martinez Martinez drives in 7 as Red Sox beat Padres 11-0USA TODAY SportsSAN DIEGO (AP) — J.D. Martinez had the big game for the Boston Red Sox, hitting two three-run homers and driving in a career-high seven runs. Eduardo Rodriguez had the big moment, reaching base on an and
trump news update 'It was sarcasm': President Donald Trump changes course on 'chosen one' remarkUSA TODAY - Charles Ventura and Nicholas WuPresident Donald Trump said he was being sarcastic when he raised eyebrows earlier this week by referring to himself as "the chosen one" amid his ongoing trade war with China. "You know exactly what I
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Hamilton, Braves outlast Mets 2-1 in 14 after deGrom shinesUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — With Jacob deGrom and the Mets hard-throwing bullpen missing bats at a historic pace, the NL East-leading Braves were ready to win with small ball Friday night. That's exactly what Billy
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Roldan, Ruidaz lift Sounders over Timbers for Cascadia CupUSA TODAY SportsPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cristian Roldan and Raul Ruidiaz each scored to lift the Seattle Sounders to a 2-1 win over rival the Portland Timbers on Friday night and secure this year's Cascadia Cup trophy.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Rodríguez slam, VerHagen lead Tigers over Twins 9-6USA TODAY SportsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are looking for a big finish, and José Berríos has turned into a concern for the AL Central leaders. Berríos surrendered Ronny Rodríguez's first career grand slam
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports LEADING OFF: Braves streaking, Harper on paternity leaveUSA TODAY SportsDespite tying a major league record by striking out 26 times, the Braves kept their winning streak going. The NL East leaders outlasted the Mets 2-1 in 14 innings Friday night for their sixth straight
Walt Disney Studios 'The Mandalorian' trailer, the coming of 'She-Hulk': 6 Disney projects that rocked D23USA TODAY - Bryan AlexanderWalt Disney Studios made a power statement about the future of its new streaming service Disney+ at the D23 Expo Friday. The power-packed presentation launched with a high-energy marching band-led song-and-dance
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMilwaukee Brewers Lyles no-hits Arizona through 6 innings, Brewers win 6-1USA TODAY SportsMILWAUKEE (AP) — Even with a chance at history, Jordan Lyles didn't put up much of a fuss. Vying to become the second pitcher in Milwaukee Brewers history to throw a no-hitter, Lyles had thrown 99 pitches
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoTariffs When new, higher tariffs are scheduled to start on Chinese imports and what may cost moreUSA TODAY Money - Kelly TykoSoon, it may be hard to find a Chinese-made product on a store shelf that doesn't have a higher price tag because of new U.S. tariffs. President Donald Trump announced double-barreled new tariffs on Chinese
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoBuffalo Bills Lions lose Davis, Ragnow to injuries and game 24-20 to BillsUSA TODAY SportsDETROIT (AP) — Matthew Stafford got on the field for the first time in the preseason and left the game unscathed. Stafford threw a go-ahead touchdown pass and the Buffalo Bills came back to beat the Detroit
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Flaherty, Ozuna help Cards past Rockies, back into 1st placeUSA TODAY SportsST. LOUIS (AP) — Jack Flaherty stayed focused while pitching with a special purpose in mind. The St. Louis starter, who helped the Cardinals beat Colorado 8-3 on Friday night, was one of seven players
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoPhiladelphia Phillies Castro, Marlins rally from 7 runs down, beat Phillies 19-11USA TODAY SportsMIAMI (AP) — A wild victory for the Marlins was tempered by some disappointing injury news. Starlin Castro homered twice and drove in five runs, and Miami spotted the Philadelphia Phillies a seven-run
Florida Florida man convicted in parking lot shooting of black manUSA TODAY - Terry Spencer and Mike SchneiderA white Florida man who told detectives he had a “pet peeve” about illegal parking in handicapped spots was convicted late Friday of manslaughter for the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man outside
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoKyle Kuzma Kyle Kuzma misses USA-Australia game with sore left ankleUSA TODAY SportsMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles Lakers was ruled out of USA Basketball's exhibition game at Australia on Saturday with left ankle soreness. Kuzma told team officials Saturday
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSeattle Sounders FC Sounders best Timbers 2-1 for Cascadia CupUSA TODAY SportsPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cristian Roldan and Raul Ruidiaz each scored and the Seattle Sounders defeated the Portland Timbers 2-1 Friday night to secure this season's Cascadia Cup trophy amid a fan protest
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoZack Greinke Greinke wins again as Astros get 5-4 victory over AngelsUSA TODAY SportsHOUSTON (AP) — Houston manager A.J. Hinch was impressed by how Zack Greinke pitched without his best stuff. Greinke won his fourth straight start since joining the Astros, and Yuli Gurriel hit a big two-run
Buffalo Bills Jarrad Davis, Frank Ragnow injured in Detroit Lions' preseason loss to Buffalo BillsUSA TODAY Sports - Dave BirkettMatthew Stafford made his preseason debut Friday night against the Buffalo Bills and the Lions looked as good as they have all summer (which isn’t saying much). But it’s tough to come away from a third
Reese Witherspoon Reese Witherspoon reveals 'how to talk to your kids on Snapchat' and many moms can relateUSA TODAY - Cydney HendersonThe Oscar-winning actress revealed on Instagram Thursday that she uses Snapchat to talk to her three children — daughter Ava, 19, and sons Deacon, 15, and Tennessee, 6. The benefits? A Snapchat filter
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoWinston-Salem Open Paire, Hurkacz advance to Winston-Salem Open finalUSA TODAY SportsWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Top-seeded Benoit Paire and third-seeded Hubert Hurkacz advanced to the Winston-Salem Open final Friday night. Paire rallied to beat Steve Johnson 1-6, 6-0, 6-0 before Hurkacz
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoDetroit Lions Bills top Lions as key players on both teams injuredUSA TODAY SportsDETROIT (AP) — Matthew Stafford threw a go-ahead touchdown in his first preseason game of the year and the Buffalo Bills came back to beat the Detroit Lions 24-20 Friday night in a preseason game that
Jeremy Pruitt Tennessee Volunteers coach Jeremy Pruitt unsure if Michigan has helped Aubrey Solomon caseUSA TODAY Sports - Mike WilsonWhen Marquill Osborne decided to leave Tennessee in December and transfer to Charlotte, Vols coach Jeremy Pruitt took action. Pruitt wrote a letter to the NCAA to aid Osborne’s case for immediate eligibility.
Jill Biden Evoking 1968, Joe Biden asks New Hampshire voters: What if Barack Obama had been assassinated in 2008?USA TODAY - Savannah BehrmannWASHINGTON -- Joe Biden, the former vice president and current front-runner in the sprawling Democratic primary field of more than 20 candidates, asked a curious question of New Hampshire voters at Dartmouth
Jacob deGrom New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom makes MLB history with his arm and his batUSA TODAY Sports - Ellen J. HorrowJacob deGrom refused to let the first-place Atlanta Braves get the better of him Friday night. In fact, the pitching star single-handedly kept the Mets in the hotly contested NL East battle in New York
Michael Bennet Michael Bennet slams DNC over debate qualification rules: Process is ‘stifling debate’USA TODAY - Savannah BehrmannWASHINGTON -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., told delegates at the Democratic National Committee summer meeting on Friday that the DNC's rules for qualifying for the party's presidential primary debates
