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After retaliatory strikes, Trump warns Iran will ‘pay the price’

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:41:34 GMT

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Even as the United States carried out airstrikes on Iran early on June 10, and Iran responded by attacking countries in the region, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran would "pay the price" for delays in peace talks.

Trump made the warning just hours after Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, all of which host U.S. troops, were hit by Iranian attacks. It was the second time this week that exchang

Strong hiring streak gives Fed room to hold rates steady

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:38:59 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. labor market continued to outperform expectations in May, with employers adding more jobs than forecast and unemployment remaining steady, reinforcing signs that hiring momentum has strengthened in recent months despite economic uncertainty and rising inflation.

The Labor Department reported that nonfarm payrolls increased by 172,000 jobs last month,

England flag branded 'intimidating' to migrants in new World Cup row

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:09:51 GMT

Advice against displaying the national banner has been issued ahead of the championship

Some councils in England have advised residents not to attach the national flag, St. George's Cross, to public property, citing safety rules, community-cohesion concerns, and the need to maintain a welcoming environment, local medi

Broncos, Sean Payton agree to 5-year deal through 2030

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:40:25 GMT

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Sean Payton agreed to terms Thursday on a new five-year contract with the Denver Broncos that spans through the 2030 season.

The deal replaces the final two years Payton, 62, had remaining on his existing deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

'Sean Payton has led an impressive turnaround over the past three seasons, instilling a winning culture with high expe

Paul Waring, Jeffrey Kang WD from RBC Canadian Open

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:55:15 GMT

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Paul Waring and Jeffrey Kang withdrew from the RBC Canadian Open on Thursday at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ontario.

Waring was dealing with an illness during the first round, per PGA Tour Communications.

Kang withdrew prior to the first round and was replaced by Jeremy Paul, who will be paired with Christo Lamprecht and Sean O'Hair.

Waring

RBC Canadian Open: Rai, Theegala lead Indian-origin golfers

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:02:19 GMT

Toronto [Canada], June 11 (ANI): Aaron Rai and Sahith Theegala lead a strong contingent of golfers with Indian roots as the PGA Tour heads to the RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto's North Course at Osprey Valley.

Headlining the group are recent major champion Rai and former world top-15 star Theegala, while rising talents Sudarshan Yellamaraju and a newcomer Indo-Canadian qualifier Jeevan Sihota add further intere

Blue Bombers, buoyed by opening win, head home to face Tiger-Cats

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:05:05 GMT

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Getting off on the right foot is important in most aspects of life.

Even more so in football, where players and teams have fewer chances to prove themselves in competition simply because of the nature of the game.

That's why the Winnipeg Blue Bombers were happy to open the season with a 30-28 road win at Calgary on Friday. Their result gives them momentum ent

Cardinals coach says rookie DL Kaleb Proctor (meniscus) could miss season

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:19:23 GMT

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Arizona Cardinals rookie defensive lineman Kaleb Proctor tore his meniscus during OTAs and could miss the 2026 season, head coach Mike LaFleur said on Wednesday.

The Cardinals selected Proctor in the fourth round (104th overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft in April but had yet to sign the former Southeastern Louisiana standout.

'Kaleb Proctor had a meniscus tear,

Limited Strikes, Larger Signal: What The US Attack On Iran Reveals

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:40:13 GMT

WASHINGTON -- The US strikes on Iranian air defense and radar systems appear intended as a limited warning to Tehran rather than the opening salvo of a broader military campaign, according to senior US officials and regional security experts.

The attacks targeted several Iranian air defense and radar systems, with another US official telling RFE/RL that the operation was "ongoing" and focused on air defenses and

World Cup 2026 is yet to kick off. So why is there so much chaos

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:36:15 GMT

US entry bans, outrageous ticket prices, and organizational problems have overshadowed footballs biggest spectacle

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to kick off this week, has already been overshadowed by political disputes and concerns over the tournament's organization. Immigration rows, travel restrictions, and ticketing complaints have emerged as major flashpoints ahead of the opening match. Here

LIV Golf CEO taking PIF 'at their word' to fund remainder of '26 season

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:40:28 GMT

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LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil cannot guarantee that the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund would fund the remainder of the league's 2026 season, but he said LIV was glad to take the investors at their word.

O'Neil was interviewed on CNBC Tuesday, several weeks after the PIF confirmed they were pulling funding from the five-year-old golf circuit after this year.

Marschall stuns Duplantis in Stockholm as Pole Vault star's 40-meet winning streak ends

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:59:20 GMT

Stockholm [Sweden], June 8 (ANI): Australia's Kurtis Marschall produced a stunning upset at the Stockholm Diamond League on Sunday, defeating Olympic champion Armand Duplantis and ending the Swedish star's remarkable run of 40 consecutive victories in men's pole vault.

Competing in front of the home crowd, Duplantis had arrived in Stockholm with hopes of breaking his own world record of 6.31 metres for the 16th t

"Landmark moment for women's cricket": ICC Chairman Jay Shah as Women's T20 World Cup 2026 gets grand launch at London's Waterloo Bridge

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:37:15 GMT

London [UK], June 7 (ANI): London's Waterloo Bridge - one of the city's most prominent landmarks - was transformed into a live cricket pitch for the first time in its history on Sunday as the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 launched spectacularly, bringing together all 12 team captains ahead of the tournament's opening match on 12 June.

In a momentous activation that reinforces the International Cricket Council's

"Expecting to be included in second list of Karnataka cabinet expansion": Congress' Abbayya Prasad

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:31:51 GMT

Hubballi (Karnataka) [India], June 7 (ANI): Congress MLA Abbayya Prasad on Sunday said that she is hopeful of being chosen for a ministerial post, adding that he expects to be included in the second list of cabinet ministers.

'I am a candidate for the post of minister. In the first list of ministers, the senior leaders have been accommodated. I am expecting my name to be included in the second list,' Prasad told

ESPN NBA Full Court Press: San Antonio Spurs look to even series 2-2 against the New York Knicks on Wednesday

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:25:20 GMT

ESPN continues its coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals on Wednesday, June 10, with a Game 4 matchup, as the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson host the San Antonio Spurs, led by Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC, as the Spurs look to even the series 2-2. Mike Breen will provide play-by-play alongside

Louisiana sees progress in education, challenges in economic security

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:12:53 GMT

Louisiana continues to rank near the bottom nationally in child well-being, but the state has made notable progress since 2019, according to the Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

The report

SCOTUS allows Alabama to adopt district maps ruled discriminatory

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:25:50 GMT

The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for Alabama to use a congressional map federal courts twice found discriminates against Black voters.

The decision means Alabama will use a map with only one majority-Black district out of seven, even though Black voters make up 27% of the state’s voting-age population.

JaTaune Bosby Gilchrist, executive director of the ACLU of Alabama, said Black Alabamians have

ESPN NBA Full Court Press: Spurs look to avoid 0-3 deficit against the Knicks as the series shifts to New York on Monday

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:25:17 GMT

So let's do some.

Jerry from Rockford

2026 Opponent Preview: Cleveland Browns, Week 2

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Browns have a quarterback competition and a completely revamped offensive line to sort through but also have a new head coach, the NFL's reigning Defensive Player of the Year and an array of young skill-position talent

Scott Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the middle of their three-day mandatory minicamp, annually the final step in their offseason workout program. While the focus now is on playb

Lunchbreak: ESPN's Central Question for Vikings 2026 Minicamp

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:11 GMT

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Minicamps are underway, which means temperatures and topics are getting hotter.

On Monday, ESPN NFL Nation reporters set the stage for a crucial phase of the offseason by outlining one key thing to watch from each of the 17 teams hitting the field to develop and compete this week in the mandatory part of their offseason program.

For instance, will so and so show up? How many reps is Play

Morning Break: Saints offensive outlook drawing praise this offseason

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:14 GMT

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Bleacher Report ranks Saints running back duo among NFL's best

The New Orleans Saints are set to enter the 2026 NFL season with one of the league's most dangerous running back duos, barring a transaction involving Alvin Kamara. After signing Travis Etienne Jr.

Inbox: The SBA gives small fish a fair shake

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The best NFL receivers embrace the dirty work

Wes Hodkiewicz

Tom from Santa Paula, CA

Hello II. Thanks for keeping us all informed and entertained during the doldrums! NFL biz question, do you think there is anything to the FCC and DOJ reevaluating the NFL's special treatment under antitrust laws? The NFL has benefitted greatly from special exemptions that not many get under the understanding that t

Inbox: That's built into the final cost

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The Packers group stacks up fine but has a little more to prove

Mike Spofford

Bryan from Madison, WI

I'm assuming Bushwood at least put in a bid to become the official Sportsbook partner of the Green Bay Packers. I mean, they must have...right?

And a new week is upon us.

Linda from Alameda, CA

Milwaukee only has the Brewers because the Braves moved to Atlanta; Milw

Humanitys future depends on protecting the rapidly changing ocean

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The ocean covers more than 70 per cent of the planetand regulates climate, sustains biodiversity, and supports economies and cultures worldwide. Its the foundation of life on Earth.

In the wood-panelled rooms of New Yorks storied Explorers Club, where portraits of pioneering adventurers line the walls, diplomats, scientists and ocean advocates gathered on Tuesday evening with a shared sense of urgency and anticip

Bakersfield hostage siege- Why the FBI flew in its elite Hostage Rescue Team

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:11:07 GMT

Bakersfield hostage siege- Why the FBI flew in its elite Hostage Rescue Team

$700M in COPS grants open for police agenices

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:10:23 GMT

$700M in COPS grants open for police agenices

Fort Worth city settles with police captain for $1M in harassment, retaliation suit

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:09:57 GMT

Fort Worth city settles with police captain for $1M in harassment, retaliation suit

Bethlehem cop Sean Reifel on 'Love Island USA' criticized by mayor

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:08:19 GMT

Bethlehem cop Sean Reifel on 'Love Island USA' criticized by mayor

Carrollton officer dies nearly a year after being struck by vehicle while directing traffic

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:08:05 GMT

Carrollton officer dies nearly a year after being struck by vehicle while directing traffic

Lawrence officer severely injured after being dragged 2 blocks by suspect

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:07:35 GMT

Lawrence officer severely injured after being dragged 2 blocks by suspect

Atlantic City officer continues ICU recovery after being wounded in shootout with suspect

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:06:59 GMT

Atlantic City officer continues ICU recovery after being wounded in shootout with suspect

Bodycam shows suspect fleeing Louisiana officers attacked by alligator

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:06:33 GMT

Bodycam shows suspect fleeing Louisiana officers attacked by alligator

Video- Jacksonville officer stops driver barreling through Ironman race zone

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:05:21 GMT

Video- Jacksonville officer stops driver barreling through Ironman race zone

Former Warren officer acquitted of manslaughter in fatal pursuit crash

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:04:59 GMT

Former Warren officer acquitted of manslaughter in fatal pursuit crash

TrueAllele Reliability Upheld in Over 50 Admissibility Challenges

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:04:57 GMT

TrueAllele Reliability Upheld in Over 50 Admissibility Challenges

Wilson opts to turn on parts of Seattle's security camera network ahead of World Cup

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:04:50 GMT

Wilson opts to turn on parts of Seattle's security camera network ahead of World Cup

Video- Boy ejected from vehicle crash nearly lands on Gwinnett County police cruiser

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:04:44 GMT

Video- Boy ejected from vehicle crash nearly lands on Gwinnett County police cruiser

Video- Suspect in out-of-control vehicle shoots through Missouri trooper's window

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:04:36 GMT

Video- Suspect in out-of-control vehicle shoots through Missouri trooper's window

Bodycam video shows San Francisco officer wounded after suspect opens fire following pursuit

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:03:56 GMT

Bodycam video shows San Francisco officer wounded after suspect opens fire following pursuit

'It's coming'- Homan warns of ICE surge in NYC

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:03:21 GMT

'It's coming'- Homan warns of ICE surge in NYC

Oakland County sheriff credits recruitment strategy for expanded academy class

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:02:57 GMT

Oakland County sheriff credits recruitment strategy for expanded academy class

BWC- Pasadena officer shoots colleague in 'horseplay' incident

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:02:42 GMT

BWC- Pasadena officer shoots colleague in 'horseplay' incident

Public Park Planned For Annies Bay In St David's

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:40:10 GMT

Public Park Planned For Annies Bay In St David's

6.5 bn Loss to Economy If UK Sees Fall in Engineering Grads

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:36:41 GMT

6.5 bn Loss to Economy If UK Sees Fall in Engineering Grads

'Smash and grab' concerns won't stop new Elgin Tesco Express

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:49:52 GMT

'Smash and grab' concerns won't stop new Elgin Tesco Express

Ocean View man arrested for driving in a construction zone

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:09:09 GMT

Ocean View man arrested for driving in a construction zone

Will New Relaxed Farm Rules Mean More Food in Cuba?

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:37:48 GMT

Will New Relaxed Farm Rules Mean More Food in Cuba?

Blue Shield weighs insurance reforms after firefighter Ken Jones dies of cancer NBC Bay Area

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:20:36 GMT

Blue Shield weighs insurance reforms after firefighter Ken Jones dies of cancer NBC Bay Area

Worker rescued after falling in building under construction in San Francisco NBC Bay Area

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:03:34 GMT

Worker rescued after falling in building under construction in San Francisco NBC Bay Area

Study- Alabamas commercial construction industry generates more than $20 billion for state economy

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:08:11 GMT

Study- Alabamas commercial construction industry generates more than $20 billion for state economy

Tick behind meat allergy could spread deadly disease to your cat

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:06:45 GMT

Tick behind meat allergy could spread deadly disease to your cat

First trailer for Aaron Sorkins Facebook sequel The Social Reckoning

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:15:05 GMT

First trailer for Aaron Sorkins Facebook sequel The Social Reckoning