Morocco makes history at 2022 World Cup

Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals by beating Portugal 1-0. DOHA, Qatar — Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals by beating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday, likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s chances of ever winning soccer’s biggest prize. Youssef En-Nesyri scored the winning goal in … Read more

Ronaldo comes on as substitute against Morocco at World Cup

The 37-year-old star is playing in his fifth and likely final World Cup. DOHA, Qatar — Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped from Portugal’s starting lineup for the second straight match at the World Cup, coming on as a substitute early in the second half with his team losing 1-0 to Morocco in the quarterfinals on Saturday. … Read more

Again a substitute, Ronaldo’s World Cup comes to an end

The 37-year-old Ronaldo walked off the field in tears after what was likely his last appearance at soccer’s biggest tournament. DOHA, Qatar — There will be no World Cup title for Cristiano Ronaldo in what was likely his last appearance at soccer’s biggest tournament. After being on the bench at the start for the second … Read more

Uber driver, passenger hospitalized after shooting on Loop 410, San Antonio police say

SAN ANTONIO – Two people are hospitalized after being followed and shot by suspects from a bar Saturday morning, according to San Antonio police. The shooting happened at 2:25 a.m. Saturday on Northwest Loop 410, said SAPD. Police said a 26-year-old man got into an argument with an unknown suspect outside a local bar before … Read more

Ukrainian youth choir defies war with messages of freedom

COPENHAGEN – From a dank Kyiv bomb shelter to the bright stage lights of Europe’s theaters, a Ukrainian youth choir’s hymns in praise of freedom offer a kind of healing balm to its war-scarred members. The Shchedryk ensemble, described as Kyiv’s oldest professional children’s choir, were in the Danish capital this week for a performance … Read more