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A trove of artifacts from Egypt's last dynasty has been found in 63 tombs
CAIRO — (AP) — A trove of artifacts from Egypt’s last dynasty has been discovered in 63 tombs in the Nile Delta area and experts are working to restore and classify the finds, an official with the country’s antiquities authority said Monday. The artifacts include gold...
Jarren Duran's word choice offers latest evidence that MLB still has a long way to go
What the fan said was relatively harmless. On Sunday afternoon, a frustrated individual at Fenway Park hollered in the direction of Red Sox center fielder Jarren Duran, who was in the middle of an at-bat against the Houston Astros. “Tennis racket. Tennis racket. You need a tennis racket.”. Nothing particularly...
Sources: Jets and Haason Reddick dug into contract standoff that could reach regular season
The previously low-key gridlocked contract impasse between the New York Jets and pass rusher Haason Reddick became a much more public affair Monday. And barring a change in a prideful standoff, it will get worse before it gets better, sources familiar with the contract dispute told Yahoo Sports, describing a stiff stalemate that has reached a bottom line for each camp that could result in Reddick holding out through the remainder of preseason and potentially beyond.
Puerto Rico cancels classes, activates National Guard as Tropical Storm Ernesto approaches
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — (AP) — Puerto Rico activated the National Guard and canceled the start of classes in public schools as forecasters warned that the U.S. territory would be hit by Tropical Storm Ernesto, which formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday. Tropical storm warnings were...
Brazil buries pilot who died in plane crash that killed 62, as questions remain about its cause
SAO PAULO — (AP) — The pilot of the plane that crashed down in Brazil last week was buried Monday in Sao Paulo, becoming the first person laid to rest among the 62 victims, as authorities continue working to determine what exactly caused the accident. A hearse bearing...
Haason Reddick's trade request is just the latest sign that the Jets can't have nice things
In the latest sign that the Jets can't have nice things, Pro Bowl pass rusher Haason Reddick has requested a trade. He's done so before ever playing a down for New York. Sadly, for Jets fans, this is all too familiar. News of Reddick's trade request broke Monday amid an...
Amazon rainforest stores carbon for the world, but this carbon sink is at risk, a study finds
BRASILIA, Brazil — (AP) — The Amazon rainforest stores the equivalent of almost two years of global carbon emissions, but its role as a carbon sink is under threat, according to a study released Monday. The U.S. nonprofit Amazon Conservation used satellite data provided by the Planet company...
Jordan Chiles medal inquiry: USA Gymnastics says arbitration panel won't reconsider decision
USA Gymnastics officials say an arbitration panel won't reconsider a decision asking gymnast Jordan Chiles to return the bronze medal she was awarded in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics. USA Gymnastics says it will continue efforts to let Chiles keep the medal. “USA Gymnastics was notified by the...
All-Star Dearica Hamby sues WNBA, Aces alleging discrimination, retaliation for being pregnant
LAS VEGAS — (AP) — Los Angeles Sparks All-Star Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Las Vegas Aces while pregnant. Hamby's lawsuit alleged the Aces discriminated and retaliated against her, leading to her January 2023 trade...
Kevin Durant becomes minority owner of powerhouse French club Paris Saint-Germain in latest investment
Kevin Durant just won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but a medal isn't the only think he picked up in Paris. The two-time NBA champion and 14-time All-Star has become a minority investor in French club Paris Saint-Germain. Durant announced the investment through Boardroom, his media and entertainment business,...
USWNT, Spain take home Olympic gold & Leagues Cup is back in action | The Cooligans
The United States women’s national team took home the gold medal after defeating Brazil 1-0 in the final match of the 2024 Olymics in Paris. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss the Emma Hayes effect on the team, Naomi Irma’s incredible Olympics and the USWNT’s “triple espresso” attack being lethal.
Jury selection begins for trial of ex-politician accused of killing Las Vegas investigative reporter
LAS VEGAS — (AP) — The trial of a Las Vegas-area politician accused of killing an investigative reporter who wrote articles critical of him began Monday, after the judge denied the defendant's last request to dismiss the case and jury selection began. The death of reporter Jeff German...
Banksy unveils new rhino art in an animal-themed collection that has popped up across London
LONDON — (AP) — Street artist Banksy on Monday unveiled a new mural of a rhinoceros that looks like it is climbing on top of a car in London — the eighth animal-themed artwork he has posted in the past week in a collection that includes elephants, a goat, a wolf, pelicans and more.
Dodgers' Mookie Betts will play right field when activated from injured list on Monday
Mookie Betts is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Monday, following a two-month absence due to a fractured left hand. However, the All-Star will be playing a new, but familiar position when he takes the field versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Betts will move back to right field, where he's played most of his career – including during his 2018 MVP season with the Boston Red Sox. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced the decision before Friday's matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Site of deadliest church shooting in US history is torn down over protests by some Texas families
SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas — (AP) — Crews on Monday tore down a Texas church where a gunman killed more than two dozen worshippers in 2017, using heavy machinery to raze the small building even after some families sought to preserve the scene of the deadliest church shooting in U.S. history.
Trump falsely claims Harris used AI to fake image showing large rally as his obsession with crowd size deepens
Former President Donald Trump has long been obsessed with numbers that signal dominance, like net worth, television ratings, poll results and the attendance figures at his political rallies. In 2016, Trump pointed to the outsized attendance at his campaign stops to dispute the polls that showed Hillary Clinton leading him...
Vance backs Trump's support for a presidential 'say' on Federal Reserve's interest rate policy
WASHINGTON — (AP) — JD Vance has endorsed former President Donald Trump's call for the White House to have "a say" over the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies — a view that runs counter to decades of economicresearch suggesting that politically independent central banks are essential to controlling inflation and maintaining confidence in the global financial system.
Jarren Duran suspended 2 games by Red Sox for shouting homophobic slur at fan who heckled him
BOSTON — (AP) — The Boston Red Sox suspended Jarren Duran for two games on Monday without pay after he shouted a homophobic slur to a fan behind home plate who heckled him in a loss to the Houston Astros a day earlier. The exchange was caught on...
Quake felt from LA to San Diego, swaying buildings and knocking items off shelves but no big damage
LOS ANGELES — (AP) — A 4.4 magnitude earthquake was strongly felt Monday afternoon from the Los Angeles area all the way to San Diego, swaying buildings, rattling dishes and setting off car alarms, but no major damage or injuries were immediately reported. The temblor caused a pipe...
Drop in winds offers hope as Greek firefighters battle huge wildfire scorching the fringes of Athens
ATHENS, Greece — (AP) — A major wildfire raged across the northern suburbs of Athens on Monday, triggering multiple evacuations as swirling winds hampered the efforts of hundreds of firefighters and dozens of water-dropping planes. The blaze started Sunday near Lake Marathon, about 35 kilometers (22 miles) northeast...
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