North Korea says American detainee Warmbier released on humanitarian grounds North Korea said on Thursday it had released American citizen Otto Warmbier “on humanitarian grounds” after he had been held prisoner for 17 months. Warmbier, 22, a University of Virginia student from suburban Cincinnati, was medically evacuated to the United […]
Syrians say militants shoot escapees, air strikes kill civilians as Raqqa battle intensifies Islamic State militants in Raqqa are passing themselves off as civilians to try to avoid intensifying air strikes and shooting anyone caught trying to escape their Syrian bastion as U.S.-backed coalition forces close in, witnesses said. At […]
At least 19 killed in hotel attack in Somali capital At least 19 killed in hotel attack in Somali capital:- At least 19 people were killed when Islamist militants launched a car bomb and gun attack on a busy hotel and adjacent restaurant in the Somali capital, a police officer […]
Jerry West leaving Warriors, reportedly for Clippers Golden State Warriors consultant and Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West will be taking a similar role with the Los Angeles Clippers, Sports Illustrated reported. Warriors owner Joe Lacob confirmed that West would be departing the team in a statement. The news comes […]
Fisher hits first homer as Astros down Rangers 13-2 Derek Fisher didn’t have to wait too long to collect his first major league hit. The wait for No. 2 was even shorter. Fisher homered and had an RBI single for his first major league hits in a nine-run sixth inning […]
Rizzo hits another leadoff homer for Cubs Anthony Rizzo has taken quite a liking to the leadoff spot. One night after hitting a leadoff homer in his first career start atop the batting order, the Chicago Cubs’ 240-pound first baseman did it again. Rizzo drove Matt Harvey’s first pitch over […]
Thames homer leads Brewers to 7-6 win over Cardinals Eric Thames would like to erase the last six weeks from his memory. The Milwaukee Brewers infielder took a big step in that direction on Wednesday. Thames homered and drove in three runs, Matt Garza pitched five innings in his first […]
Boomer Sooner: Dalke looking for US Open success Brad Dalke’s heart is right there, emblazoned in big red letters on the side of his golf bag. He carries it with him on his scorecard in his back pocket. Boomer Sooner, practically since the day he was born. Fresh off his […]
The US Open is closed to amateurs winning Jack Nicklaus was good enough to win the U.S. Open as an amateur, and he nearly did. Nicklaus was a 20-year-old U.S. Amateur champion at Cherry Hills, leading by one shot with six holes to play until he missed too many short […]
South Korea fires head coach Stielike after loss to Qatar Uli Stielike has been fired as South Korea’s head coach after poor results in World Cup qualifying. South Korea’s football association made the announcement Thursday, two days after a 3-2 loss in Qatar. It was South Korea’s third defeat in […]
