Roch Cholowsky embraces his status as projected No. 1 MLB draft pick and undisputed leader of UCLA
He’s been called the best shortstop to come through college baseball in at least two decades. He’s the…
All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes and Houston Astros agree to $9.35 million, 1-year contract
HOUSTON — All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes and the Houston Astros avoided a salary arbitration hearing, agreeing Tuesday to…
US ambassador arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 years
CARACAS — U.S. Ambassador Laura Dogu arrived in Caracas on Saturday to reopen the American diplomatic mission in…
China urges Canada to break from US influence as PM Carney visits Beijing
BEIJING — As Canadian leader Mark Carney arrives in China on Wednesday, his hosts see an opportunity to…
Indonesia’s new penal code takes effect, marking historic break with colonial law
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia on Friday began enforcing its newly ratified penal code, replacing a Dutch-era criminal law…
Mali and Burkina Faso impose retaliatory travel ban on US nationals
BAMAKO, Mali — Mali and Burkina Faso said late Tuesday they would ban U.S. citizens from entering their…
WNBA star Alyssa Thomas joins new Project B league, promising higher salaries and global competition
WNBA MVP finalist Alyssa Thomas on Tuesday became the second player to join Project B, the new women’s…
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn 2020 election, official says
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his former chief of staff…
Richie Adubato, former NBA and WNBA coach, dies at 87
Richie Adubato, a former Dallas Mavericks, Orlando Magic and New York Liberty basketball coach, has died, his family…
The new Children’s Booker Prize aims to reward quality fiction for kids
LONDON — Britain’s most prestigious literary prize is getting a younger sibling. The Booker Prize Foundation announced Friday…
Influencer-point guard Jada Williams brings million-plus followers along with her to No. 14 Iowa St
AMES, Iowa — Jada Williams is just 20 years old and already knows the ups and downs of…
Big 12’s Yormark backs NCAA Tournament, College Football Playoff expansion
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said Tuesday that he is in favor of expanding…