The exchange caught on a live mic during the broadcast of the game occurred when Duran was at the plate in the sixth inning. BOSTON — Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was suspended for two games after directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fan during Sunday’s 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros. The … Read more
This year’s gold medal contest came down to the very last event. WASHINGTON — The Summer Games are bidding adieu to Paris after two weeks full of captivating competitions, moments and medals. With the final event over, it’s time to tally up the hardware earned in the French capital. Once again, the U.S. dominated the … Read more
After Yseult’s performance, her next goal is winning over hearts in the United States. PARIS, France — Yseult had two goals when she appeared on stage as the final act for the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Sunday: Turn the world’s biggest spotlight into her megaphone and shine a light on France while … Read more
Chiles posted on X not long after the final that “it’s funny how some people can still never be happy for someone.” PARIS, France — Romania’s Ana Barbosu replaced American Jordan Chiles as the Olympic bronze medalist in gymnastics floor exercise after the International Gymnastics Federation restored Barbosu to third. The International Olympic Committee confirmed … Read more
Scheffler didn’t play in this past week’s Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, N.C., but he still pocketed $8 million. DALLAS — The already-lucrative PGA Tour has seen an infusion of more cash in recent years, and Dallas golfer Scottie Scheffler seems intent on winning all of it. Scheffler didn’t play in this past week’s Wyndham Championship … Read more
L.A. is already a crowded city, and the Olympics will add even more crowds during the sweltering summer. PARIS, France — It’s Los Angeles’ turn for the torch. Mayor Karen Bass accepted the Olympic flag at the Paris closing ceremony Sunday, before handing it off to a key representative of LA’s local business — Tom Cruise … Read more
Chiles posted on X not long after the final that “it’s funny how some people can still never be happy for someone.” PARIS, France — Romania’s Ana Barbosu replaced American Jordan Chiles as the Olympic bronze medalist in gymnastics floor exercise after the International Gymnastics Federation restored Barbosu to third. The International Olympic Committee confirmed … Read more