The patience of Alonso, the Bayer Leverkusen manager, says a lot about him, and just as much about a sport perpetually chasing the next big thing. Source link
Read More »California Can Ban Guns in Parks and Bars, but Not Hospitals, Court Says
California and Hawaii banned guns from various public venues. A federal appeals court dusted off the history books to help determine where to allow prohibitions. Source link
Read More »Troy Aikman ‘never lost at anything.’ He’s just now starting to enjoy it.
DALLAS — After he’s revved the room and made his pitch, Troy Aikman walks to the back and starts tending bar. “What can I get ya?” he asks, flashing that famous half-smile over and over, probably because he knows the only beer on tap is his. It’s a Monday afternoon, …
Read More »Man Accused of Plot to Kill Jews in New York on Oct. 7 Anniversary
A 20-year-old Pakistani citizen was arrested in Canada after plotting to carry out a mass shooting at a Jewish center in New York, according to the U.S. Justice Department. Source link
Read More »Can Michigan beat Texas? Big House showdown could have big College Football Playoff impact
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Texas and Michigan have met only once, a game known as Vince Young’s second most famous Rose Bowl performance. Michigan fans are haunted by memories of the Texas quarterback weaving through the Wolverines’ defense for 192 rushing yards and four touchdowns in the 2005 Rose Bowl, …
Read More »Georgia Suspect’s Family Faced Eviction and Other Turmoil Before Shooting
Court and law enforcement records lay out the turbulence in the teenager’s family in recent years. Source link
Read More »Gap between Chiefs and Ravens is bigger than toe that decided game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Yeah … a toenail separated the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens as the final second ticked off the game clock in Thursday’s 2024 NFL regular-season opener. Ravens quarterback and reigning MVP Lamar Jackson directed an impressive 77-yard drive, and for a few moments, seemed to …
Read More »Nell McCafferty, Larger-Than-Life Irish Journalist, Dies at 80
Her pugnacious writing on women’s rights, gay rights and other issues helped turn her country into one of the most progressive in Europe. Source link
Read More »How tennis players play their best friends with Grand Slams on the line
NEW YORK — When he is on a tennis court, Taylor Fritz does not want to see his friends. On Friday, on the biggest stage in the sport, he will be joined by one of his best ones — compatriot Frances Tiafoe — on the other side of the net …
Read More »Fake Narrative About Immigrant Voting Could Drive Real Government Shutdown
Republicans want a fight over the nonexistent scourge of widespread voting by noncitizens. Source link
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