Man shot while driving to work has a warning for other drivers
An 18-year-old man driving to work Sunday morning is now recovering after being shot in the hand and leg. Now, he has a message for other drivers.
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Phoenix Mercury make travel ‘adjustments’ following DFW Airport incident with Brittney Griner
Brittney Griner’s teammates say they were startled when a “social media figure” confronted Griner at the airport. INDIANAPOLIS — Phoenix Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard had one goal before taking the court Sunday. She wants the WNBA to take additional steps to keep her team’s traveling parties safe and secure. One day after Mercury center Brittney … Read more
The show goes on: Tony Awards pre-show telecast kicks off Broadway’s biggest night despite strike
NEW YORK – A nervy Tony Awards kicked off Sunday with a pre-show heavy on unpredictability and very low on jokes after the Hollywood writers’ strike left Broadway’s biggest night without a script. Entropy has been inserted into what is usually an upbeat, safe and chummy night. The strike by the Writers Guild of America … Read more
Novak Djokovic makes history at French Open
With the win, Djokovic broke a tie with rival Rafael Nadal for the most major singles trophies in the history of men’s tennis. PARIS, France — Novak Djokovic made clear for years that this was his goal. What drove him. What inspired him. The biggest titles from his sport’s biggest stages were Djokovic’s main aim … Read more
Horse euthanized in race after final leg of Triple Crown
The Belmont joins the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in having its signature race marred by animal deaths. NEW YORK — A horse that broke down in the race following the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes was euthanized on Saturday, completing a grim Triple Crown for a sport that has seen deaths cast a pall over all three … Read more
Janet Jackson performs alongside YOLA at sold-out concert in Los Angeles on tour stop with Ludacris
LOS ANGELES – Janet Jackson inserted some youthful spirit into her normally mature concert during a Saturday night tour stop in Los Angeles. In a show filled with nostalgic hits, Jackson took a moment to perform her 1993 ballad “ Again ” alongside the LA Phil’s Youth Orchestra Los Angeles at the Hollywood Bowl. Before … Read more
Man holds 69-year-old victim in chokehold at knifepoint during store robbery, police say
San Antonio police are searching for a suspect who held a 69-year-old man in a chokehold at knifepoint during a store robbery Saturday night, according to San Antonio police.