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Storm dumps intense rainfall on northern Japan, sending some people to shelters
TOKYO — (AP) — A slow-moving storm has been dumping intense rains on northern Japan, swelling rivers, sending residents to shelters and disrupting traffic during a Japanese Buddhist holiday week. The storm was once Typhoon Maria but has weakened, with winds now blowing up to 72 kph (45...
7 prominent Hong Kong activists fail to overturn their convictions over 2019 protest
HONG KONG — (AP) — Seven of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy activists lost their final bid to overturn their convictions at the city's top court on Monday over their roles in one of the biggest anti-government protests in 2019. Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily...
Red Sox OF Jarren Duran apologizes after directing anti-gay slur at heckling fan in stands
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran apologized on Sunday for using an anti-gay slur against a fan in the stands during a game against the Houston Astros. The NESN broadcast recorded the incident from the sixth inning of Houston's 10-2 win in Boston. A fan in the stands heckled Duran, repeatedly declaring that he needs a tennis racket to hit the ball. Duran was 0 for 2 at the plate at the time as the Red Sox trailed, 10-0. Duran directed the slur at the fan in response.
Aaron Rai takes advantage of Max Greyserman's late meltdown to win the Wyndham Championship
GREENSBORO, N.C. — (AP) — Aaron Rai took advantage of Max Greyserman's late meltdown to win the Wyndham Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title. Rai closed with a 6-under 64, with the 29-year-old Englishman making a 6 1/2-foot birdie putt on the par-4 18th to post at 18-under 262 in the regular-season finale at Sedgefield Country Club.
Dillon spins Logano on final lap, prevails in overtime at Richmond for first victory in 2 years
RICHMOND, Va. — (AP) — Desperate to win for the first time in nearly two years — and with the race suddenly slipping away — Austin Dillon sent two cars into the wall in rapid succession. The result was a season-changing victory, an avalanche of controversy...
Dak Prescott 'one thousand percent' will return to Cowboys practice Tuesday, says his ankle is fine
Dak Prescott missed practice on Friday with right ankle soreness, raising alarm among Cowboys fans after the Dallas quarterback was seen wearing a medical boot on his surgically repaired ankle in the offseason. He says he's fine. Prescott spoke with reporters after the Cowboys' preseason opener Sunday against the Los...
NASCAR: Austin Dillon spins Joey Logano and crashes Joey Logano to win at Richmond
Austin Dillon spun Joey Logano and then crashed Denny Hamlin to get a spot in the playoffs. Dillon lost the lead to Logano on a green-white-checker restart before spinning Logano on the final lap and hooking Hamlin as Hamlin went for the lead in Turn 4 after Dillon spun Logano.
Pentagon chief orders submarine to the Middle East, tells aircraft carrier to hasten its transit
WASHINGTON — (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area, the Defense Department said Sunday. The moves come as the U.S....
Jerry Jones clarified why he doesn't feel urgency to sign Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb. But how clear is it?
LOS ANGELES — Jerry Jones was ready to walk it back. At the very least, the Dallas Cowboys team owner was ready to clarify his negotiating stance. How badly does he want to reunite with All-Pro receiver CeeDee Lamb?. Desire and urgency, Jones explained Sunday, are not synonymous. "It...
Turkey suddenly reinstates access to Instagram after more than a week
ISTANBUL — (AP) — Turkey reinstated access to Instagram on Saturday night, after more than a week of being blocked nationwide. The Information and Communication Technologies Authority barred access to Instagram on Aug. 2 without providing a specific reason. Government officials later said the ban was imposed because the social media platform failed to abide by Turkish laws.
Paris closes the Olympics, and Los Angeles turns to Tom Cruise for its 2028 mission
SAINT-DENIS, France — (AP) — Setting out to prove that topping Paris isn't mission impossible, Los Angeles rolled out a skydiving Tom Cruise, Grammy winner Billie Eilish and other stars on Sunday as it took over Olympic hosting duties from the French capital, which closed out its 2024 Games just as they started — with joy and panache.
QB Trey Lance fails to impress in first preseason action for Cowboys
It's not often that a team's third-string quarterback is a big story, even in the preseason. But Trey Lance is still a mystery. And, given the uncertainty surrounding the Dallas Cowboys' quarterback situation after 2024, Lance could be an important mystery to solve. Lance, the third pick of the 2021...
2024 Olympics: 10 of the best images from the Closing Ceremony and final day of the Olympic Games
The athletes and setting of the Paris Olympics combined to make for some spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Games. The Olympics came to an official close on Sunday with the Closing Ceremony at Stade de France and a handoff looking forward to the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. The moment gave Paris one last chance to shine on the Olympic stage, which it did as only Paris can do.
Dodgers rookie pitcher River Ryan out for season with elbow injury
The Los Angeles Dodgers just can't avoid bad news on its starting pitchers this season. Rookie River Ryan's season is over after suffering an elbow injury during Saturday's 4–1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. With two outs in the fifth inning, the right-hander threw a slider and immediately began shaking out his arm. Following a trainer seeing him on the mound, Ryan was pulled from the game with what the team said was "right forearm tightness."
Catholic devotees honor St Jude's relic with watery procession through Mexico's Xochimilco canals
MEXICO CITY — (AP) — It was no ordinary Sunday on Mexico City’s famed Xochimilco canals. Instead of tourists and locals hanging out with friends, the brightly painted boats known as “trajineras” were filled with Catholics honoring a relic of St. Jude Thaddeus, one of Jesus’ 12 apostles and patron saint of impossible causes.
Paris closes the Olympics, and Los Angeles turns to Tom Cruise for its 2028 mission
SAINT-DENIS, France — (AP) — Setting out to prove that topping Paris isn't mission impossible, Los Angeles rolled out a skydiving Tom Cruise, Grammy winner Billie Eilish and other stars on Sunday as it took over Olympic hosting duties from the French capital, which closed out its 2024 Games just as they started — with joy and panache.
Sean McVay argues with officials as he wears a headset for the preseason broadcast
Sean McVay doesn't take the preseason seriously. Never has. He started the trend of some teams sitting their starters for all preseason games. So why wouldn't McVay jump on the broadcast for the Los Angeles Rams-Dallas Cowboys game on Sunday? Not like he was locked into the results of the game.
Who performed at the Olympic closing ceremony? Snoop, Dr. Dre, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers
PARIS — (AP) — Paris has closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a star-studded show in France’s national stadium and from Long Beach in Southern California. The French capital has handed over hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line: Los Angeles in 2028.
Disney thrills fans at D23 with 'Incredibles 3' announcement, footage from 'Moana 2'
ANAHEIM, Calif. — (AP) — Disney teased its upcoming movies and television series including “Moana 2” in a rousing showcase featuring sneak peaks, live performances and surprise appearances from actors including Dwayne Johnson, Zoe Saldaña and Jude Law. Fans at Disney's D23 convention welcomed CEO...
FDA approves first nasal spray to treat dangerous allergic reactions
U.S. health officials on Friday approved a nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions, the first needle-free alternative to shots like EpiPen. The Food and Drug Administration said it approved the spray from drugmaker ARS Pharmaceuticals Inc. as an emergency treatment for adults and older children experiencing life-threatening allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis.
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