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A-Rod Hit By Pitch, Then Hits Home Run

A-Rod Hit By Pitch, Then Hits Home Run

(AP) A-Rod hit by pitch in 1st at-bat vs Red SoxBOSTON Alex Rodriguez has been hit by a pitch in his first at-bat, prompting the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox to clear the benches and bullpens at Fenway

Mexico's New Gov't Follows Old Drug War Strategy

Mexico's New Gov't Follows Old Drug War Strategy

By KATHERINE CORCORANAssociated PressMEXICO CITYWith the capture of two top drug lords in little more than a month, the new government of President Enrique Pena Nieto is following an old strategy it openly criticized for causing more violence and crime.

Bolt Finishes Worlds with Another Gold, Wins 4×100

Bolt Finishes Worlds with Another Gold, Wins 4×100

(AP) Bolt finishes worlds with another gold, wins 4×100By PAT GRAHAMAP Sports WriterMOSCOWUsain Bolt stumbled on the track, even almost fell down. No, this near-tumble happened in the middle of his celebratory dance, when a barefooted Bolt hammed it up

Creditors Face Deadline in Detroit Bankruptcy Case

Creditors Face Deadline in Detroit Bankruptcy Case

By COREY WILLIAMSAssociated PressDETROITBanks, bond insurers, employee pension systems and others standing to lose big if a federal judge declares Detroit insolvent are expected to legally file their objections to the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. Monday is the

Obama Plays Final Golf Round Before Vacation Ends

Obama Plays Final Golf Round Before Vacation Ends

By DARLENE SUPERVILLEAssociated PressEDGARTOWN, Mass.President Barack Obama returned to the golf course Sunday to play a sixth and final round before heading back to Washington after a weeklong vacation on Martha’s Vineyard. Obama played at Vineyard Golf Club in Edgartown,

England's Fitzpatrick Wins US Amateur 4 and 3

England's Fitzpatrick Wins US Amateur 4 and 3

(AP) England’s Fitzpatrick wins US Amateur 4 and 3By JIMMY GOLENAP Sports WriterBROOKLINE, Mass.One hundred years after British superstars Harry Vardon and Ted Ray stopped at The Country Club on their unsuccessful victory tour, Matt Fitzpatrick finished the job. Fitzpatrick

Pirates Lose to Diamondbacks 4-2 in 16 innings

Pirates Lose to Diamondbacks 4-2 in 16 innings

(AP) Pirates lose to Diamondbacks 4-2 in 16 inningsBy CHRIS ADAMSKIAssociated PressPITTSBURGHAdded to the roster less than an hour before Sunday’s game, Kris Johnson experienced his first major league pitch, strikeout, at-bat and sacrifice. Unfortunately for the Pirates, he also

Azarenka Beats Williams for Cincinnati Title

Azarenka Beats Williams for Cincinnati Title

CINCINNATI (Reuters) – Victoria Azarenka won a showdown between the world’s two top players by beating number one Serena Williams in a three set 2-6 6-2 7-6 thriller in the final of the Western and Southern Open on Sunday.

Europe Retains Solheim Cup on American Soil

Europe Retains Solheim Cup on American Soil

(AP) Europe retains the Solheim Cup in AmericaBy DOUG FERGUSONAP Golf WriterPARKER, Colo.For the first time in Solheim Cup history, the Europeans are leaving America with the trophy. Caroline Hedwall became the first player in the 23-year history of the

Dodgers Lose to Phillies, Ending 10-Game Run

Dodgers Lose to Phillies, Ending 10-Game Run

(AP) Dodgers lose to Phillies 3-2, ending 10-game runBy AARON BRACYAssociated PressPHILADELPHIAHanley Ramirez and the Los Angeles Dodgers are not about to wallow over one loss. They’ll just try to start a new winning streak Monday. Carlos Ruiz had four

Darvish Loses Way in Rangers' 4-3 Loss to Mariners

Darvish Loses Way in Rangers' 4-3 Loss to Mariners

(AP) Darvish loses way in Rangers’ 4-3 loss to MarinersARLINGTON, TexasComing off a 15-strikeout performance in his last start, Texas ace Yu Darvish looked sharp through the first four innings Sunday afternoon against the Seattle Mariners. The next four innings

Kirk Gibson: 'Cheaters' Like Braun Rob Other Players

Kirk Gibson: 'Cheaters' Like Braun Rob Other Players

(AP) Gibson: ‘Cheaters’ like Braun rob other playersBy CHRIS ADAMSKIAssociated PressPITTSBURGHKirk Gibson would like to have a private conversation with disgraced slugger Ryan Braun. The Arizona Diamondbacks manager said Sunday that “cheaters” like Braun rob other players of opportunities for

Despite odds, Calif. city becomes 2 newspaper town

Despite odds, Calif. city becomes 2 newspaper town

(AP) Despite odds, Calif. city becomes 2 newspaper townBy JUSTIN PRITCHARDAssociated PressLONG BEACH, Calif. The latest experiment in American journalism is a throwback: a new daily newspaper to compete against an established one in a big city. With Monday’s debut

Pistorius trial: What happens next

Pistorius trial: What happens next

(AP) Pistorius trial: What happens nextBy GERALD IMRAYAssociated PressJOHANNESBURGOscar Pistorius is due to re-appear in a South African court on Monday to face charges of killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Here’s what is expected to happen next: ___ INDICTMENT: The

Egypt army chief: New clashes won't be tolerated

Egypt army chief: New clashes won't be tolerated

(AP) Egypt army chief: New clashes won’t be toleratedBy MAGGIE MICHAELAssociated PressCAIROEgypt’s military leader vowed Sunday that the army will not tolerate further political violence after nationwide clashes that left hundreds dead, as security forces detained Muslim Brotherhood members in

Islamists cancel Cairo rallies for 'security reasons'

Islamists cancel Cairo rallies for 'security reasons'

An Islamist alliance opposed to the Egyptian military’s ouster of president Mohamed Morsi called off rallies that they planned to stage in Cairo on Sunday, citing concerns about security. She said some other marches were taking place, however, but it

US lawmakers want to cut aid after Egypt 'massacre'

US lawmakers want to cut aid after Egypt 'massacre'

US lawmakers on Sunday called for cutting off military aid to Egypt after its security forces killed hundreds of supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi in a four-day “massacre.” US Senator John McCain, who called for suspending the $1.3 billion

Zimbabwe's Mugabe to be sworn in Thursday

Zimbabwe's Mugabe to be sworn in Thursday

Robert Mugabe will be sworn in on Thursday, beginning a fresh five-year mandate as Zimbabwe’s president following a disputed election, his spokesman said Sunday. On Friday Mugabe’s main challenger, opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, withdrew a legal challenge to the election

Japanese activists sail near disputed islands

Japanese activists sail near disputed islands

(AP) Japanese activists sail near disputed islandsBy EMILY WANGAssociated PressIN THE EAST CHINA SEA Nearly two dozen Japanese nationalist activists and fishermen sailed on Sunday to a small group of islands at the center of a territorial dispute with China.

EU warns will 'urgently review' Egypt ties

EU warns will 'urgently review' Egypt ties

European Union leaders Herman Van Rompuy and Jose Manuel Barroso warned Egypt’s army and interim government Sunday the bloc would review its ties with the country unless the violence ended. Further escalation could have “unpredictable consequences” for Egypt and its

Fallen Chinese political star to go on trial

Fallen Chinese political star to go on trial

(AP) Fallen Chinese political star to go on trialBy GILLIAN WONGThe Associated PressBEIJING Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai goes on trial Thursday on corruption charges in a case crafted to minimize damage to the Communist Party and avoid exposure of

Benedict Cumberbatch Blasts Paparazzi, Media

Benedict Cumberbatch Blasts Paparazzi, Media

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch is back on the set of his BBC show Sherlock, and he’s not alone. Paparazzi are eager to snap his picture over and again. The star’s recent movie projects, from Star Trek Into Darkness to the upcoming