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Andrew Guiliani targets FIFA prez Gianni Infantino's critics: 'It's politics'
Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani and executive director of the White House Task Force for the recently completed World Cup, voiced his support for embattled FIFA...
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Jets QB Geno Smith day-to-day after missing start
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith was scratched from the team's preseason opener on Friday due to an injury, but the ailment isn't believed to be serious....
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Zac Veen homers again, Rockies ride Kyle Freeland past Giants
Zac Veen splashed a home run into the San Francisco Bay, Kyle Freeland threw eight innings of four-hit ball, and the Colorado Rockies opened a three-game road series with a 5-2 victory over the San...
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Jeff McNeil collects 4 hits, 3 RBIs as A's pull away from Rangers
Jeff McNeil had a season-high four hits and three RBIs, including a tiebreaking homer, as the Athletics notched an 8-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday in West Sacramento, Calif....
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'Frozen 3' first look reveals Anna's royal wedding, Olaf's new romance at D23
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Anna and Elsa's next chapter is slowly defrosting.
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Edwin Diaz struggles again, but Dodgers hold off Brewers
Andy Pages hit a go-ahead home run in the fifth inning, right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto had nine strikeouts over six innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 3-1 victory over the visiting...
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Jac Caglianone's career-best 5 RBIs spur Royals past Angels
Jac Caglianone went 3-for-4 with a home run and a career-high five RBIs as the Kansas City Royals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday in Anaheim,...
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Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman return for 'Zootopia 3' at D23
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Crimefighting duo Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are back on the case.
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Holly Winterburn's career night leads Fire over Storm
Led by rookie reserve guard Holly Winterburn's career-best 20 points, the Portland Fire never trailed and hung on for an 84-82 road win over the Seattle Storm on Friday night....
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Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr. tease 'Avengers: Doomsday' at D23
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige revealed that the upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday" will unite the Avengers, Fantastic Four and the X-Men....
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NFL preseason roundup: New-look Dolphins offense finds stride
The Miami Dolphins showed exactly why coaches and players typically don't care about final scores or wins and losses in the preseason.
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Marvel's 'X-Men' movie stars assemble with Adam Driver, Sadie Sink at D23
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The X-Men are finally assembling in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Christian Walker's walk-off HR caps Astros' 10th-inning rally vs. M's
Christian Walker blasted a three-run, walk-off homer as the Houston Astros answered a three-run rally by the Seattle Mariners with a five-run 10th inning en route to a wild 10-7 victory on Friday....
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Fed expected to leave rates unchanged next month after soft inflation data
By Ann Saphir Aug 12 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve policymakers are likely to feel little fresh urgency to raise interest rates in September after data on Wednesday showed inflation cooled on a year-...
safety
Scottie Scheffler fires 61 to jump into FedEx St. Jude lead
Scottie Scheffler fired a 9-under-par 61 to rocket into the lead at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first leg of the playoffs, on Friday in Memphis....
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More, more, more: Lakers deal is the latest in sports gold rush
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The blockbuster sale of the Los Angeles Lakers this week keeps alive a sports gold rush among North America's billionaire elite, with pricey media rights,...
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US budget deficit widens in July on higher outlays, negative tariff receipts
By David Lawder Aug 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. federal budget deficit for July jumped to $432 billion, a record for the month, as higher outlays and more negative tariff revenues also brought the 2026...
business
US existing home sales fall further; small business sentiment at 11-month high
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - U.S. existing home sales fell for a second straight month in July as higher mortgage rates and house prices because of tight supply pushed out...
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Report: Troy Aikman faces Brady-like restrictions due to Miami involvement
Troy Aikman, who began working with the Miami Dolphins in an advisory role this year, will face similar restrictions around the league in his broadcast role as Tom Brady does as a part-owner of the...
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US consumer inflation mild in July, economy still not out of the woods
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices barely increased in July as the cost of gasoline declined for a second straight month, while underlying inflation was benign,...
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NC State commit Gunner Rivers flashes elite form in dominant preseason performance
Gunner Rivers has the name recognition — he's the son of former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers. He has the recruiting appeal — as a four-star QB committed to NC State, he's among the top in the class....
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NASCAR Truck Series race at Richmond postponed to Saturday
The NASCAR Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway will have to wait one more day. On Friday night, NASCAR postponed the Truck Series race at Richmond due to inclement weather....
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Alejandro Kirk's little cousin pitches gem to send team to Little League World Series
Friday, Aug. 14 was a good day to be a baseball player named Kirk who wears No. 30.
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Athletics' Jacob Wilson (bruised hand) exits after getting hit by pitch
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson exited the Friday game against the Texas Rangers in Sacramento, Calif., in the bottom of the second inning with a bruised left hand....
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Pixar teases first look at 'Incredibles 3,' 'Coco 2,' more at D23
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Pixar is still embracing sequels, giving a first look at "Incredibles 3," "Coco 2" and more on Friday, Aug. 14 during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event....
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Mega Millions winning numbers as jackpot hits $90M for Aug. 14
The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $90 million ahead of the Friday, Aug. 14, drawing with a cash value of $38.7 million.
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Truck Series race at Richmond postponed to Saturday afternoon
The scheduled NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway on Friday was postponed due to inclement weather.
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Watch as Miami football commit, 5-star WR Nick Lennear makes wild catch in OT
BOCA RATON, FL — Sometimes, you just have to let your best player go make plays. That's what first-year Carol City (Miami, Fla.) coach Toro Wallace did. He put the game in Nick Lennear's hands....
parks
San Jose in a tough spot with red-hot St. Louis City paying a visit
After a tough loss, the San Jose Earthquakes will have to be on top of their game Saturday night when visiting St. Louis City SC come to PayPal Park.
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Judge sides with Madison Square Garden in legal battle against Charles Oakley, 'largely dismisses' case
A judge sided with Madison Square Garden in its lengthy legal battle with Charles Oakley on Friday, saying that the former New York Knicks All-Star had not proven he was assaulted when he was removed...
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Rob Gronkowski didn't give Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce 'anything' for wedding
Rob Gronkowski got Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce exactly what they wanted on their big day.
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“For more than nine years, Mr. Oakley’s lawyers have …
But Judge Richard J. Sullivan of the Southern District of New York ruled that Oakley “has produced no evidence to support his claim that he was assaulted by MSG security guards.”...
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His removal from the game was a jarring scene, but …
Oakley was a beloved Knicks forward in the 1990s, and he remains one of the few former players who has remained absent from MSG during the team’s recent playoff runs, culminating with this year’s NBA...
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Charles Oakley's case against Madison Square Garden …
Ben Horney: NEWS: Charles Oakley's case against Madison Square Garden alleging he was assaulted during a 2017 game against the Clippers has largely been dismissed by a 2nd Circuit judge. x.com This...
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"We are disappointed with the Court’s rulings. We …
Ben Horney: Oakley's atty: "We are disappointed with the Court’s rulings. We believe there are conflicting accounts and only a jury can decide what exactly happened....
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Real Madrid are back on the move in the transfer …
Real Madrid are back on the move in the transfer market and, after signing Jaime Pradilla, Mikael Jantunen, Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot and Max Shulga, have reportedly renewed their interest in Lester...
parks
LAFC seek offensive spark as MLS play resumes against San Diego FC
With their hectic runs in Leagues Cup competition complete, Los Angeles FC will play host to San Diego FC as the clubs return to MLS action Saturday.
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Watch Amelia White match NWSL record for fastest goal ever scored
Well, that was quick! Amelia White scored a goal in 22 seconds for the Kansas City Current in the match against Gotham FC on Friday, Aug. 14 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey....
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Gunnar Henderson homers in 4-hit night as Orioles end Rays' win streak
Gunnar Henderson went 4-for-4 with a two-run homer as the Baltimore Orioles edged Tampa Bay 6-5 on Friday in St. Petersburg, Fla., snapping the Rays' nine-game winning streak....
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Florida venue cancels rally with Palestinian American lawmaker Rashida Tlaib
WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A South Florida site backed out of hosting a rally with Democratic U.S.
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Dennis Schröder has now been traded 9 times. Is that the NBA record?
With the Cleveland Cavaliers sending the Dennis Schröder and cash considerations to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Tre Mann, per ESPN, the 32-year-old guard now adds a dubious distinction to...
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Sporting KC seeks breakthrough against playoff-chasing Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are chasing a playoff berth as they carry a home winning streak into Saturday's match against Sporting Kansas City in Commerce City, Colo....
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Steelers signing DT Keeanu Benton to historic extension: Contract details
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been active in extending their young talent during the 2026 NFL offseason. Defensive tackle Keeanu Benton will be the latest to cash in with a big-money deal....
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Hot-putting Arpichaya Yubol nabs lead at Standard Portland Classic
Arpichaya Yubol, in search of her first LPGA tournament win, holds a one-shot lead midway through the Standard Portland (Ore.) Classic.
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Matthew McConaughey recalls getting way too stoned with Willie Nelson
NEW YORK – There’s a cruel irony to getting cast as a beekeeper, only to discover that you’re severely allergic.
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Padres hold off Guardians for 6th straight win
Xander Bogaerts slugged a two-run homer and Fernando Tatis Jr. added a solo shot as the visiting San Diego Padres beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-5 on Friday for their sixth straight win....
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Mets rally in sixth, top Nationals in series opener
Carson Benge laced a tie-breaking, run-scoring single in the sixth inning Friday night for the host New York Mets, who beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 in the opener of a three-game series....
parks
Caitlin Clark heats up in second half to pace Fever past Wings
Caitlin Clark scored 29 points as her second-half offense sparked the Indiana Fever to a 98-87 victory against the visiting Dallas Wings on Friday night in Indianapolis....
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Diamondbacks blank Braves as Brandon Pfaadt outshines Chris Sale
Brandon Pfaadt outdueled 10-time All-Star Chris Sale as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Friday in the opener of their three-game series....
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Caitlin Clark injury update: Fever star overcomes ankle tweak to top Wings
Editor's note: USA TODAY Sports provided live updates and highlights of Friday's matchup between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever here.
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Alejandro Kirk delivers as Blue Jays knock off Yankees
Alejandro Kirk hit the go-ahead double in a two-run sixth and added a homer Friday night to help the Toronto Blue Jays defeat the visiting New York Yankees 3-1....
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Carol City (FL) football vs West Boca final score: Chiefs survive preseason thriller
Carol City (Miami, Fla.), which was ranked No. 20 in USA TODAY Sports preseason Super 25, escaped West Boca 24-23 in a preseason overtime thriller on Friday, Aug. 14, at West Boca Raton Stadium....
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Rafael Flores Jr., Brandon Lowe power Pirates past Red Sox
Rafael Flores Jr. and Brandon Lowe each homered to propel the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 victory over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
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New HTeaO in West El Paso offers BOGO tea, free T-shirts
A new HTeaO is opening on the West Side with a free giveaway of tea and shirts. It will be the brand's second location in El Paso. The HTeaO will open at 1626 N....
safety
Rory Sabbatini rides bogey-free 65 to Boeing Classic lead
Rory Sabbatini of Slovakia fired a bogey-free, 7-under-par 65 to take the first-round lead at the Boeing Classic on Friday in Snoqualmie, Wash.
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Broncos' Sean Payton takes jab at Falcons fans during preseason game
Sean Payton is heading into his fourth season with the Denver Broncos, but evidently still harbors animosity for the Atlanta Falcons.
schools
Super 25 high school football scores as season kicks off
High school football season is here. The 2026 season kicked off last week, with Hawaii being the first state to kick off last week.