Kawhi Leonard Opinion: Raptors show in Game 4 that they can win without a fully functional Kawhi LeonardUSA TODAY Sports - Jeff ZillgittTORONTO — The NBA’s daily injury reported listed zilch about Toronto’s Kawhi Leonard. Not the 1:30 p.m. report, not the 5:30 p.m. report and not the 8:30 p.m. report. But Leonard is not 100%. That’s visible
Greased climbing, school ties, bobcat tracking: News from around our 50 statesUSA TODAYBirmingham: Alabama Public Television has chosen not to air an episode of the PBS children’s show “Arthur” because it included a same-sex wedding. The episode “Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone” aired
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Gonzalez helps power Twins to 8-3 victory over AngelsUSA TODAY SportsANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Marwin Gonzalez keeps coming through for the Minnesota Twins. The designated hitter homered and drove in three runs as the Twins rallied for an 8-3 victory over the Los Angeles on
Tariffs Tariffs cause price hike, worry for bike industryUSA TODAY Trade war with China causes price hikes, uncertainty for bike industry, which imports more than 90 percent of bikes and bike parts from China. (May 22)
Tariffs Tariffs cause price hike, worry for bike industryUSA TODAY Trade war with China causes price hikes, uncertainty for bike industry, which imports more than 90 percent of bikes and bike parts from China. (May 22)
Aquariums A myth? A leaf? Aquarium displays rare sea dragonsUSA TODAYA Calif. aquarium built what is believed to be one of the world’s largest habitats for sea dragons outside Australia, where the native populations are threatened by pollution, warming oceans and the illegal
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoZack Greinke Hosmer's 2-run homer lifts Padres over Diamondbacks, 3-2USA TODAY SportsSAN DIEGO (AP) — Eric Hosmer didn't wait to jump on Zack Greinke when he got a pitch to hit. Hosmer's two-run, opposite-field home run off Greinke highlighted the three-run sixth inning that carried the
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoToronto Raptors Raptors even Eastern Conference finals with blowout Game 4 win over BucksUSA TODAY Sports - Jeff ZillgittTORONTO — Now, it’s a series in the Eastern Conference finals. With Toronto star Kawhi Leonard less than 100%, the Raptors put together their best performance of the series, running away from the Milwaukee
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSouth Carolina LSU rallies to beat South Carolina 8-6 in SEC TournamentUSA TODAY SportsHOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Josh Smith homered and scored three times as No. 5 seed LSU erased an early four-run deficit and defeated No. 12 seed South Carolina 8-6 in a Southeastern Conference Tournament game
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Duke tops Notre Dame 10-6 at ACC TournamentUSA TODAY SportsDURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Michael Rothenberg hit a grand slam and drove in five runs, and Duke beat Notre Dame 10-6 on Tuesday night at the Atlantic Coast Conference baseball tournament. The seventh-seeded Devils
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoOJ Simpson Buffalo Bills have player wearing OJ Simpson's former No. 32USA TODAY SportsORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — For the first time in 42 years, the Bills have a player wearing O.J. Simpson's former No. 32. Running back Senorise Perry wore the jersey number at Buffalo's spring practices
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSan Francisco Giants Giants score three in ninth to beat Braves 4-3USA TODAY SportsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joe Panik was fairly calm in the midst of his eight-pitch battle with Atlanta closer Luke Jackson. A pair of stolen bases earlier in the ninth inning, including one by pinch-runner
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoPhiladelphia Phillies Báez's pinch-hit single lifts Cubs over Phillies 3-2USA TODAY SportsCHICAGO (AP) — The heart of the Chicago Cubs' lineup, including a taped-up Javier Báez, proved to be too much for the Philadelphia Phillies and their tired bullpen. Báez's pinch-hit single capped a two-run,
Kellen Winslow Ex-NFL star Kellen Winslow's rape trial gets ugly fast with first accuser's testimonyUSA TODAY Sports - Brent SchrotenboerVISTA, Calif. — In the ongoing rape trial of former NFL star Kellen Winslow II, possibly no other witness is more important to the case against him than the woman who testified here Tuesday. Her anonymous
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoJustin Verlander Verlander has season-best 12 Ks in 5-1 win over White SoxUSA TODAY SportsHOUSTON (AP) — As Houston's Justin Verlander flirted with a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox, he took a moment to scan the seats behind home plate to see whether childhood idol Nolan Ryan, who a
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMichigan Michigan's Brazdeikis staying in draftUSA TODAY SportsANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's Iggy Brazdeikis is staying in the NBA draft. The basketball program announced his decision Tuesday. The school announced last month that Brazdeikis, Charles Matthews
Same-Store Sales Kohl's cutting prices and increasing promotions to preserve market shareUSA TODAY Money - Rick RomellKohl’s shoppers can look for price cuts and other promotions in the coming months as the company seeks to rebound from a poor first quarter. Reacting to the retailer's worst showing in three years on store
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoBoston Red Sox Uehara retires; Star on 2013 Red Sox World Series winnerUSA TODAY SportsTOKYO (AP) — Pitcher Koji Uehara, whose dominant season in relief helped the Boston Red Sox win the 2013 World Series, has retired with Japan's Yomiuri Giants — the team that he first played for in Japan.
Millennials 'I went the extra $5,000': Despite a cooling housing market, buyers bust their budgetsUSA TODAY Money - Paul DavidsonA nationwide housing shortage has eased somewhat. Home price gains have moderated. And bidding wars are no longer commonplace. Yet buyers are still blowing through their budgets by ever-higher amounts
Play buttonThe Voice 'The Voice': Maelyn Jarmon wins Season 16, handing John Legend his first win as a coachUSA TODAY - Cydney HendersonSpoiler alert: This story contains details about the outcome of Tuesday's finale of "The Voice." Maelyn Jarmon was named the Season 16 champ of "The Voice" during Tuesday's finale, handing Legend a win
Driving Buckle to Drive: Chevrolet has a new way to get teen drivers to wear a seat beltUSA TODAY Money - Kelly TykoTeen drivers who don't buckle their seat belts in select new Chevy cars won't get very far in a hurry. Chevrolet announced Tuesday it is rolling out a new Buckle to Drive feature this summer in the 2020
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Bruins, Blues meet in Stanley Cup Final 49 years in makingUSA TODAY SportsSeeing the famous photo of Bobby Orr scoring the 1970 Stanley Cup-winning goal to beat his St. Louis Blues doesn't bring back bad memories for Scotty Bowman. "Not really," the legendary coach said. "Because
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Ex-Louisville coach Denny Crum hospitalized with a strokeUSA TODAY SportsLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — An official with Denny Crum's foundation says the former Louisville coach has been hospitalized after recently suffering a stroke. Jonathan Israel, who is the principal fundraiser
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSyracuse, NY Syracuse forward Oshae Brissett leaving for NBAUSA TODAY SportsSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse forward Oshae Brissett has decided to keep his name in the NBA draft and won't return for his junior year. Brissett made the announcement Tuesday night on Twitter . He said
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoToronto Blue Jays Tellez has 2 HRs, 5 RBIs and Jays power past Red Sox 10-3USA TODAY SportsTORONTO (AP) — It turns out Rowdy Tellez can hit left-handers, too. Tellez went deep twice and collected a career-high five RBIs, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 10-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Blues beat Sharks, march on to Stanley Cup FinalUSA TODAY SportsST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues are marching into the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in decades. David Perron had a goal and an assist, Jordan Binnington picked up his franchise-record 12th
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoWilmer Flores Diamondbacks place Flores on injured list, recall VargasUSA TODAY SportsSAN DIEGO (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed infielder Wilmer Flores on the 10-day injured list with a bruised right foot, retroactive to Monday, and recalled Ildemaro Vargas from the Triple-A
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Reds strike out 14, beat short-handed Brewers 3-0USA TODAY SportsMILWAUKEE (AP) — With Christian Yelich on the bench, Milwaukee couldn't even get a runner past second base. Sonny Gray and three Cincinnati relievers held down the Brewers, who were missing Yelich because
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoHouston Astros Houston's Verlander has no-hitter broken up in 7thUSA TODAY SportsHOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros had his no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox broken up with one out in the seventh on a home run by Jose Abreu. Verlander retired his first five
San Jose Sharks Opinion: Blues complete amazing turnaround by beating Sharks to reach Stanley Cup FinalUSA TODAY Sports - Kevin AllenNo one in St. Louis was standing around at New Year’s Eve parties five months ago talking about the Blues’ chances of advancing to the Stanley Cup Final. On Jan. 2, the Blues were last in the NHL standings.
