Woman sues Astros for $1M, says T-shirt cannon broke finger
HOUSTON (AP) — A woman has sued the Houston Astros for more than $1 million, saying that a T-shirt cannon by the team’s mascot at a game last season broke […]
Woman pleads guilty to stealing from youth sports group
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut woman has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $500,000 combined from her employer and the youth lacrosse organization where she served as treasurer. The […]
Alabama lawmakers urge prep officials to reinstate player
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Suspended prep basketball player Maori Davenport addressed Alabama’s Republican and Democratic caucuses Tuesday about her situation and several lawmakers have urged state high school officials to […]
St. Paul children’s football game halted after adults fight
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — St. Paul police say adults fighting on the sidelines of a children’s football game prompted its cancellation after someone fired a gun. The Pioneer Press […]
Minors team wins with no BBs or hits thanks to extras rule
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The minor leagues’ new extra innings rule led to a bizarre victory for the Clearwater Threshers on Monday night. The Philadelphia Phillies’ Class A affiliate had […]
“Holy Grail” of baseball cards, Mickey Mantle, goes on display
DENVER (AP) — The “Holy Grail” of baseball cards, a pristine 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle valued at several million dollars, was delivered to the History Colorado Center on Monday via […]
Royals sign 16-year-old Japanese pitcher for $322,500
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kaito Yuki is headed to the Kansas City Royals organization instead of attending high school in Japan. The 16-year-old pitcher agreed Sunday to a minor […]
Serena’s marriage shows Wimbledon’s use of courtesy titles
LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams’ recent marriage has shined a spotlight on one of Wimbledon’s many quirky traditions. Suddenly “Miss Williams” has become “Mrs. Williams” in the words of chair […]
Turkey charges father of NBA’s Kanter as terror group member
ISTANBUL (AP) — A Turkish court has accepted an indictment charging the father of NBA player Enes Kanter with “membership in a terror group,” the country’s official news agency reported […]
FIFA charges Mexico after fans chant anti-gay slur
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Mexico after its fans used an anti-gay slur during the team’s 1-0 win over Germany. Some Mexican supporters chanted […]