FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoFIFA Opinion: World Cup ticket debacle shows FIFA lacks not only a conscience but common senseUSA TODAY Sports - Nancy ArmourDawn Bauman needed more than five hours and a spreadsheet to fix what FIFA screwed up. When she, like so many other fans headed to the World Cup in France next month, discovered that tickets bought together
Dak Prescott Where are Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott in contract negotiations?USA TODAY Sports - Jori EpsteinFRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott knows he’ll likely have a new contract before the 2019 season opens. The Cowboys have tendered Prescott an offer for a long-term extension. His team of agents has returned
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Bruins hoping to win Stanley Cup, join Boston's title paradeUSA TODAY SportsBOSTON (AP) — It's been more than three months since the last championship parade in Boston, and the city is getting antsy. Sure, the Red Sox won the World Series last October. And the New England Patriots
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoToronto Raptors Bucks need better bench play to regain control vs RaptorsUSA TODAY SportsMILWAUKEE (AP) — The Bucks are back in Milwaukee looking to regain momentum in the Eastern Conference finals. Coach Mike Budenholzer believes the play of his bench will be a major factor in what happens
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMickey Callaway Early stretch-run mode: Mets to use closer Díaz in 8thUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — Switching into stretch-run mode even before Memorial Day, the New York Mets will start using All-Star closer Edwin Díaz more often in the eighth inning. New York began Wednesday with a
Sports 2019 Indy 500: Every driver's choice of celebratory milk revealedUSA TODAY Sports - Michelle R. MartinelliOne of the most famous Indianapolis 500 traditions is when the winning driver celebrates with a nice cold bottle of milk. It's a quirky but endearing tradition that leads to some truly spectacular celebratory
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoGeorgia Tech Georgia Tech knocks out Notre Dame 12-6 in ACC TournamentUSA TODAY SportsDURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Jackson Webb hit a two-run double and scored twice, Amos Willingham allowed six hits in six innings and Georgia Tech eliminated Notre Dame with a 12-6 win on Wednesday at the Atlantic
Fossil Fuels Donald Trump is a big booster of fossil fuels, so why are their stocks slipping?USA TODAY - The Editorial BoardWith carbon dioxide at a record 48% over preindustrial levels, public and investors grow increasingly worried about climate change: Our view Humans have never lived in a world blanketed with so much carbon
Indianapolis, IN NFL scouting combine moving to prime time; event will remain in Indianapolis through 2021USA TODAY Sports - Joel A. EricksonThe NFL is extending its partnership with the city of Indianapolis to host the combine through 2021, adding another year to its standing agreement, with “a series of annual options” available after that
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSan Diego Padres Lauer throws 7 impressive innings, Padres beat D'backs 5-2USA TODAY SportsSAN DIEGO (AP) — Left-hander Eric Lauer pitched seven strong innings to win for the first time in seven starts and Greg Garcia had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run for his hometown San Diego
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports AP source: Braves draft pick Stewart reaches deal in JapanUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — After failing to sign with Atlanta and losing a grievance against the Braves, 19-year-old right-hander Carter Stewart has agreed to a six-year contract with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Japan's
Amazon Ice T tweets he almost shot Amazon delivery driver at his homeUSA TODAY Ice T tweeted he almost shot an Amazon driver who was \"creeping up to my crib\" to complete a delivery because the driver had no signifiers who he was.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoBuffalo Bills Bills claim tackle Wesley off waivers; sign tight end DeaneUSA TODAY SportsORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have claimed offensive tackle De'Ondre Wesley off waivers and also signed tight end Mik'Quan Deane. Wesley was claimed Wednesday a day after being released the
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoChuck Pagano Pagano puts stamp on Bears 'D' after year out of coachingUSA TODAY SportsLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chuck Pagano made the most of his time away from the sideline. He's also glad to be coaching again. The Chicago Bears' new defensive coordinator gets to put his stamp on a unit
NFL Players Association Opinion: Don't hold your breath for quick NFL action to allow medical marijuanaUSA TODAY Sports - Jarrett BellKEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Don’t hold your breath if you’re thinking the NFL is on the brink of giving players the green light to smoke their pain away with marijuana. Go ahead, exhale. This is still going take
Sports Opinion: Hiring Juwan Howard as Michigan basketball coach is a major riskUSA TODAY Sports - Jeff SeidelBreak out the black shoes, black socks and baggy shorts. Juwan Howard, a member of the Fab Five, is coming home. Howard has agreed in principle to take over as the Michigan basketball coach, replacing
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoKyle Rudolph Vikings TE Rudolph: 'These guys expect to see me out here'USA TODAY SportsEAGAN, Minn. (AP) — As a ninth-year veteran on an expiring contract with a team in a tight salary cap situation, tight end Kyle Rudolph has no guarantee he'll get to continue his career with the Minnesota
Tariffs Target and tariffs: The retailer has plans to limit higher pricesUSA TODAY Money - Zlati MeyerTarget plans to lessen the impact tariffs will have on the retailer’s prices. Company officials explained during the first-quarter analyst call on Wednesday that the Minneapolis-based big-box chain had
Amazon Web Services Amazon shareholders reject banning sale of facial recognition software to law enforcementUSA TODAY - Kelly TykoAmazon shareholders will continue selling the company’s facial recognition technology “Rekognition” to governments and law enforcement agencies. During the e-commerce giant’s annual meeting Wednesday,
Daniel Craig Daniel Craig will have surgery on ankle he injured filming latest Bond movieUSA TODAYLOS ANGELES – James Bond is out of commission for a few weeks. Star Daniel Craig is undergoing minor ankle surgery after sustaining an injury while filming the 25th installment in the franchise in Jamaica.
Margot Robbie DiCaprio, Pitt, Robbie join Tarantino in CannesUSA TODAY At the premiere of Quentin Tarantino's \"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,\" Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Elle and Dakota Fanning walked the red carpet. (21 May)
Sophie Turner Chastain ‘very happy’ about Turner's 'GoT' arcUSA TODAY Jessica Chastain says she's \"very happy\" with the ending of her \"Dark Phoenix\" co-star Sophie Turner's character in \"Game of Thrones.\" (May 22)
David Letterman On This Day: 20 May 2015USA TODAY In 2015, after 33 years on air, David Letterman hosted his last episode of the \"Late Show.\" (May 20)
'GoT' cast says goodbyeUSA TODAY \"Game of Thrones\" cast members reflect on the show and what it means to say goodbye. (21 May)
Huawei Google will comply with US restrictions on HuaweiUSA TODAYHuawei could quickly lose its grip on the No. 2 ranking in worldwide cellphone sales after Google announced it would comply with U.S. government restrictions meant to punish the Chinese tech powerhouse.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoKansas West Virginia gets 17 hits, beats Kansas 12-8USA TODAY SportsOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Brandon White and Paul McIntosh each knocked in four runs and West Virginia beat fifth-seeded Kansas 12-8 on Wednesday in the Big 12 Tournament. Ivan Gonzalez and Marques Inman had
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoStrasbourg Garcia earns 2 wins to reach Strasbourg quarterfinalsUSA TODAY SportsSTRASBOURG, France (AP) — Fourth-seeded Caroline Garcia earned two wins Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Internationaux de Strasbourg clay-court tournament. The Frenchwoman first finished off
Cleveland Browns NFL selects Cleveland to hold 2021 draft, while Kansas City will host event in 2023USA TODAY Sports - Nate DavisThe NFL will continue its recent approach of making its annual draft a national barnstorming event, visiting cities that are home to league teams but unlikely to ever serve as Super Bowl venues. The NFL
Halsey Halsey covers the cost of speeding ticket a fan got while jamming to 'Nightmare'USA TODAY - Jasmine Vaughn-HallA fan won't have to worry about a speeding ticket she got while listening to Halsey's newest song, "Nightmare." On Twitter, a Penn State graduate said she was "dangerously close" to admitting to the cop
