Teen shot while defending woman in struggle with armed suspect, SAPD says
A 19-year-old is recovering after being shot while defending a woman struggling with an armed man near San Pedro Springs Park, San Antonio police said.
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‘We just lost the World Cup by a millimeter’: US loses to Sweden on penalty kicks
The United States was vying for an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup title. MELBOURNE, VIC — The United States played its best game of this Women’s World Cup and it’s wasn’t good enough to stop the two-time reigning champions from being eliminated from the tournament. The Americans’ bid to win an unprecedented third consecutive title … Read more
Paris’ test for Olympic swimming in the Seine canceled due to poor water quality
France’s capital city is spending massively on water-management projects that officials say will make pollution caused by storms less frequent. PARIS, France — Heavy rains in Paris have led to the cancellation on Sunday of a swimming event in the River Seine that was to be a test for next year’s Summer Olympics, but Games … Read more
US loses to Sweden on penalty kicks: ‘Soccer can be cruel sometimes’
The United States was vying for an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup title. MELBOURNE, VIC — Lina Hurtig’s converted her penalty and Sweden knocked the United States out of the World Cup 5-4 on penalties after a scoreless draw at the Women’s World Cup. U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher fruitlessly argued she had saved Hurtig’s attempt, … Read more
Simone Biles dazzles in her return following a two-year layoff to easily claim the U.S. Classic.
Biles soared to victory in the U.S. Classic on Saturday night in her return following a two-year layoff after the Tokyo Olympics. HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Simone Biles began her first competition in 732 days by briefly running around during introductions, unsure of where she was supposed to go. It’s the only time she seemed … Read more
NASCAR suspends driver Noah Gragson for liking an insensitive meme with George Floyd’s face
NASCAR said Gragson violated the member conduct of its rule book, without providing details. BROOKLYN, Michigan — Driver Noah Gragson has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and Legacy Motor Club due to liking an insensitive meme with a photo of George Floyd’s face. “I am disappointed in myself for my lack of attention and actions … Read more
NASCAR suspends driver for liking insensitive meme with George Floyd’s face
NASCAR said Gragson violated the member conduct of its rule book, without providing details. BROOKLYN, Michigan — Driver Noah Gragson has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and Legacy Motor Club due to liking an insensitive meme with a photo of George Floyd’s face. “I am disappointed in myself for my lack of attention and actions … Read more