Here’s why Katie Ledecky is one of the greatest freestyle swimmers in the history of the sport: She is never quite satisfied. FUKUOKA, Japan — FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Here’s why Katie Ledecky is one of the greatest freestyle swimmers in the history of the sport: She is never quite satisfied. The 26-year-old American won … Read more
Nearly two years after 10 people were crushed to death during the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival, no charges have been filed — even though some people, including event workers, expressed safety concerns. Pinpointing “who exactly caused those deaths is not an easy question to answer,” said Sandra Guerra Thompson, a criminal law professor at the … Read more
Yes, you read that correctly. 43 … in baseball. TAINAN, Taiwan — USA Baseball just posted one of the most lopsided scoring lines you’ll ever see. They beat New Zealand in the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-12 Baseball World Cup on Saturday 43-1. Yes, you read that correctly. 43 … in baseball. The team’s … Read more
Bronny James, 18, went into cardiac arrest Monday and spent three days in the hospital. Bronny James plays piano in a video posted by his father, LeBron James, on Saturday, four days after the teenager went into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of Southern California. The 18-year-old plays a brief melody … Read more
A man was arrested after he and several suspects robbed a man at gunpoint and stole his vehicle.
CHICAGO – The beginning of the pandemic was devasting for the leader of the indie rock band Black Belt Eagle Scout, Katherine Paul. All her tours, including one headlining across North America, were canceled and she feared her ascending music career might be over. She got a day job at a nonprofit and returned to … Read more
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. – For a single, unthinkable moment last summer, the Chautauqua Institution was a hostile place for the freedom of expression that has been its hallmark for 150 years: As Salman Rushdie was about to speak, an audience member leapt onto the stage and stabbed the celebrated author more than a dozen times. By … Read more