(AP) Cleveland has 17 hits in 12-6 over TwinsMINNEAPOLISCarlos Santana and Asdrubal Cabrera both had two doubles and Jason Kipnis was a homer short of the cycle as the Cleveland Indians had 17 hits in a 12-6 victory over the
(AP) Pirates beat Reds 4-1 for leg up to host wild cardBy JOE KAYAP Baseball WriterCINCINNATIMarlon Byrd had three hits and Pedro Alvarez hit a two-run homer high off the batter’s eye on Friday night, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates over
(AP) Violent incidents in Dodgers-Giants rivalryBy The Associated Press The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers – and their fans – have one of the longest and most passionate rivalries in American sport. Here are three of the most
(AP) Derrick Rose poised to return to BullsBy ANDREW SELIGMANAP Sports WriterDEERFIELD, Ill.Derrick Rose’s long-awaited return is just about complete. The former MVP point guard was back wearing his familiar uniform No. 1, looking ready to lead the Chicago Bulls
(AP) Giants-Dodgers: long and sometimes violent rivalryBy JUSTIN PRITCHARDAssociated PressLOS ANGELES Fans of the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers have sustained one of the most passionate rivalries in American sport for more than a century, starting when both
(AP) Cardinals clinch NL Central, beat Cubs 7-0By R.B. FALLSTROMAP Sports WriterST. LOUISThe St. Louis Cardinals clinched their first NL Central title in four years, beating the Chicago Cubs 7-0 Friday night behind the strong pitching of Lance Lynn and
(AP) Albuquerque set to say goodbye to ‘Breaking Bad’By RUSSELL CONTRERASAssociated PressALBUQUERQUE, N.M.The southwestern New Mexico city that’s played home to “Breaking Bad” is preparing for the end, with the Emmy-award winning series airing its last episode on Sunday. As
By DUSAN STOJANOVICAssociated PressBELGRADE, SerbiaSerbian authorities banned a gay pride march in Belgrade for a third consecutive year because of threats made by right-wing groups, officials said Friday. Prime Minister Ivica Dacic said top security and state officials decided to
In rolling the dice on Iran, Syria and Middle East peace, President Barack Obama has made Secretary of State John Kerry the chief executor of his foreign policy legacy — a role denied to Hillary Clinton. Intriguing comparisons between Obama’s
By JOSH LEDERMANAssociated PressWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh renewed their mutual pledge Friday to deepen the relationship between the U.S. and India, declaring a shared interest in reducing tensions in South Asia as the U.S. lightens
(AP) LOS ANGELES–A new study suggests the proliferation of gay and transgender characters in films and television shows has not prevented gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender actors from experiencing discrimination in Hollywood. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and
(AP) Obama: GOP ‘grandstanding’ in budget battleWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama says a failure to increase the government’s borrowing authority would effectively shutter the economy. Obama told reporters at the White House Friday that would have a `profound destabilizing effect’ on the
US President Barack Obama and Iranian president Hassan Rouhani spoke by phone on Friday in the historic first direct communication between leaders of the two nations since the Islamic revolution in 1979.
Corey Feldman, the former child star best known for films like Stand By Me and The Lost Boys, is the latest victim of celebrity swatting. TMZ reports the actor’s home got a visit from police Thursday night, part of a
It’s rare that anyone in Hollywood has a kind word to share about a Republican, past or present. This week, House of Cards actor Kevin Spacey surprised an interviewer by toasting arguably the most reviled Republican in recent memory–President Richard
(AP) Girlfriend of Ex-Patriot Hernandez is indictedFALL RIVER, Mass.The girlfriend of former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez has been indicted on a perjury charge in connection with the killing of his friend. A Massachusetts prosecutor said Friday that a grand
(AP) Messi set to answer questions in tax fraud caseBy JOSEPH WILSONAssociated PressGAVA, SpainBarcelona star Lionel Messi and his father are appearing before a Spanish judge to answer questions in a tax fraud case. Messi has been summoned to Gava’s
(AP) Brian Wilson lashes out at former Giants bossBy JANIE McCAULEYAP Baseball WriterSAN FRANCISCOThe game ended and Dodgers reliever Brian Wilson hustled toward the opposing dugout to lash out at Giants chief executive officer Larry Baer _ the very man
(AP) Cuba lets athletes compete in foreign leaguesBy ANNE-MARIE GARCIAAssociated PressHAVANACuba announced Friday that its athletes will be allowed to sign contracts to compete in foreign leagues, a shift from decades of policy that held professional sports to be anathema
(AP) Senate OKs budget bill, but fight not overBy ALAN FRAMAssociated PressWASHINGTONA potential federal shutdown hurtling ever closer, the Senate dealt an emphatic defeat to a core of rebellious young conservatives Friday and approved legislation preventing government agencies from closing
(AP) Administration: Colleges should seek diversityBy KIMBERLY HEFLINGAP Education WriterWASHINGTONThe Obama administration told colleges and universities Friday they can continue to use admissions to increase diversity among their students, even in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling that could
(AP) Woods voted PGA player of the yearBy DOUG FERGUSONAP Golf WriterPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.Tiger Woods was voted PGA Tour player of the year for the 11th time on the strength of his five big wins and return to No.
(AP) $500K bail for associate of ex-Patriot HernandezBy ERIKA NIEDOWSKIAssociated PressFALL RIVER, Mass.A defendant alleged to be the right-hand man of former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez was ordered held Thursday on $500,000 bail, and prosecutors revealed that a key
(AP) Aaron Hernandez associate indicted as accessoryFALL RIVER, Mass.A second associate of former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez has been indicted on a charge of accessory to murder after the fact in the killing of Hernandez’s friend, the Bristol County
CNS News is reporting that a group of 21 House members have sent a letter to all GOP Senators, warning them against a cloture vote on the Continuing Resolution. A vote on cloture would give Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) the
