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Photo highlights from Day 1 of the world athletics championships in Tokyo
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
Photo highlights from Day 1 of the world athletics championships in Tokyo. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. __ Follow AP visual journalism: AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnews AP Images blog: http://apimagesblog.com The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dan Michalski has persevered — from Walmart to the track and field world championships
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Dan Michalski was working at Walmart just a few years ago. Add to that a job at a real estate business, a shoe store, a bike shop, Jimmy John’s and as a college coach. He effortlessly runs off the long list of jobs. “Oh yeah, I’ve done all kinds of things,” he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Israel ramps up strikes on Gaza City and hospital says at least 32 are dead
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A barrage of airstrikes killed at least 32 people across Gaza City as Israel ramps up its offensive there and urges Palestinians to evacuate, medical staff reported Saturday. The dead included 12 children, according to the morgue in Shifa Hospital, where the bodies were brought. Israel in recent day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sha’Carri kicks into overdrive and cruises through opening round at world championships
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Sha’Carri Richardson picked up speed down the stretch and turned her first run in Tokyo into a season-best — a first-place finish in 11.03 seconds in her opening heat of the 100 meters at the world championships Saturday. For Richardson, it was a successful debut at Japan National Stadium — for others, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lynx, Aces, Liberty lead WNBA title odds as playoffs begin
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — If New York played like a team on a mission last season on its way to the WNBA title, Minnesota appeared to be that club most of this year. But the Lynx played so-so basketball down the stretch while the Aces got hot and the Liberty got healthy, and suddenly the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Africa beats New Zealand 43-10, inflicting the All Blacks’ heaviest test loss
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — South Africa beat New Zealand 43-10 on Saturday, inflicting the All Blacks’ heaviest-ever test defeat, retaining the Freedom Cup and re-energizing its Rugby Championship campaign. Cheslin Kolbe scored a try in each half and Damian Willemse, Kwagga Smith, R.G. Snyman and Andre Esterhuizen also touched down at the end of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anti-Israel protests turn Spanish Vuelta cycling race into a diplomatic battleground
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — As an alderperson in northwestern Spain, Rosana Prieto tends to the running of her tiny village and is far removed from major cities, often rocked by protests over geopolitical issues. But with one of the world’s biggest cycling races coursing through the bucolic hills nearby, she and hundreds of like-minded townspeople ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees bring 1-0 series advantage over Red Sox into game 2
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
New York Yankees (82-65, second in the AL East) vs. Boston Red Sox (81-67, third in the AL East) Boston; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Max Fried (16-5, 3.02 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 163 strikeouts); Red Sox: Brayan Bello (11-6, 3.12 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 114 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees meet the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants meet the Dodgers with 1-0 series lead
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers (82-65, first in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (75-72, third in the NL West) San Francisco; Saturday, 9:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (10-2, 3.27 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 69 strikeouts); Giants: Logan Webb (14-9, 3.12 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 201 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants play the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves bring home losing streak into matchup with the Astros
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
Houston Astros (80-68, first in the AL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (65-82, fourth in the NL East) Atlanta; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Hunter Brown (11-7, 2.25 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 190 strikeouts); Braves: Bryce Elder (7-9, 5.35 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 111 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves take on the Houston Astros looking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angels take on the Mariners looking to break road slide
By Canadian Press on September 13th, 2025
Los Angeles Angels (69-79, fourth in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (80-68, second in the AL West) Seattle; Saturday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Mitch Farris (1-0, 2.45 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, seven strikeouts); Mariners: Bryan Woo (13-7, 3.02 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 178 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Angels will aim to stop ... Read More »
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