Trump threatens to blow up major Iranian gas field as energy prices soar higher

The president said he would not hesitate to attack the South Pars gas field, the largest in the world, if Iran continues to ...

Hyo Joo Kim holes out for eagle and a 63 to lead Founders Cup at Sharon Heights

MENLO PARK, Calif. — Hyo Joo Kim capped off a flawless round at Sharon Heights by holing out for eagle on the par-5 18th hole for a 9-under 63 that gave her a two-shot lead in the Fortinet Founders ...

Morez Johnson Jr. and top-seeded Michigan roll past Howard 101-81 in March Madness after slow start

Morez Johnson Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds on a perfect shooting night, and No. 1 seed Michigan rode a second-half surge to a 101-81 victory over 16th-seeded Howard in the first round of the NCAA ...

In Texas race, House GOP leaders back ‘AK Guy’ criticized for past remarks

Brandon Herrera, the de facto Republican nominee after Rep. Tony Gonzales exited amid a scandal over an affair, has been criticized for videos on his gun-focused YouTube channel.

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Astros left-hander Bennett Sousa to open season on injured list with oblique strain

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Houston Astros left-hander Bennett Sousa will begin the season on the injured list, manager Joe Espada said Thursday. Sousa, 30, strained his left oblique in a Grapefruit ...

U.S. approves $6.2 billion merger set to reshape local TV

A single TV company will serve 80 percent of American households, after the Nexstar-Tegna merger was approved by the Justice Department and the FCC.

Oklahoma’s Raegan Beers begins her final March push as the Sooners host Idaho

Oklahoma’s Raegan Beers has one last chance to reach the Final Four. The 6-foot-4 senior has been one of the nation’s best post players the past three years, a third-team AP All-American as a ...

Aston Villa beats Lille to reach Europa League quarterfinals, Forest advances on penalties

The Premier League side needs to protect a 1-0 advantage from Lille in the return leg of the Europa League round of 16 on Thursday at Villa Park.

No. 11 seed VCU erases 19-point deficit, stuns sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 in OT

Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer with 15 seconds left in overtime and No. 11 VCU erased from a 19-point second-half deficit to stun sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 in the first round of t ...

Victoire beat Torrent 4-1 to tie Minnesota and Boston atop PWHL standings

Laura Stacey scored twice and had an assist and the Montreal Victoire beat the Seattle Torrent 4-1 on Thursday night to tie Minnesota and Boston atop the PWHL standings ...

High Point's upset of Wisconsin ends the hope of a perfect March Madness bracket for millions

The bid for a perfect NCAA Tournament bracket disappeared for over 25 million people by mid-afternoon on Thursday, fueled by ...