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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major US cities
CHICAGO (AP) — Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked roadways in Illinois, California, New York and the Pacific Northwest on Monday, temporarily shutting down travel into some of the nation's most heavily used airports, onto the Golden Gate and Brooklyn bridges and on a busy West Coast highway. ...
Chicago White Sox activate slugger Eloy Jiménez from the 10-day injured list
CHICAGO (AP) — The slumping Chicago White Sox got Eloy Jiménez back on Monday, activating the slugger from the 10-day injured list. The White Sox also brought up right-hander Nick Nastrini from Triple-A Charlotte. Infielder Zach Remillard and right-hander Justin Anderson were sent...
Lugo pitches 7 crisp innings as the Royals beat the White Sox 2-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Seth Lugo pitched seven crisp innings, Vinnie Pasquantino homered and the Kansas City Royals topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Monday night. Lugo (3-0) allowed four hits — all singles — in his third straight win. The right-hander also beat the White Sox with 6...
Caitlin Clark taken No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, as expected
NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark admitted she was a bit nervous before being chosen with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, even though it was no surprise. "I dreamed of this moment since I was in second grade, and it’s taken a lot of hard work, a lot of ups and...
Chicago shooting kills 8-year-old girl and wounds 10 people including small children, police say
CHICAGO (AP) — Eleven people standing outside a family gathering Saturday night were shot including a young girl who was killed in what Chicago police believe was gang-related violence on the city's South Side. Four victims were children, police said Sunday. An 8-year-old girl was...
Encarnacion-Strand's 4 RBIs lead Reds over White Sox 11-4, drops Chicago to franchise-worst 2-13
CHICAGO (AP) — Christian Encarnacion-Strand tied a career high with four RBIs, and the Cincinnati Reds routed the Chicago White Sox 11-4 on Sunday for a three-game sweep. Chicago dropped to 2-13, the worst 15-game start in the franchise’s 124-year history. The White Sox had 14...
Emma Bates, a top US contender in the Boston Marathon, will try to beat Kenyans and dodge potholes
HOPKINTON, Mass. (AP) — Emma Bates should be extra weary of the Boston Marathon course on Monday when she tries to improve upon last year’s fifth-place finish. Not the hills or the headwinds. The potholes. The 31-year-old former Boston resident...
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese headline one of the most anticipated WNBA drafts in years
NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink and others make this one of the most anticipated WNBA drafts in recent years. There are several impact players up for grabs, but their talent is nearly eclipsed by their popularity among basketball fans. “Caitlin is kind...
Coronel has 3 saves, first shutout of season, Red Bulls and Fire tie 0-0
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Carlos Coronel had three saves and recorded his first shutout of the season to help the short-handed New York Red Bulls play the Chicago Fire to a 0-0 tie Saturday night. Andres Reyes was shown a red card (asterisk)violent conduct) in the 42nd minute and the...
Nick Lodolo stars in return as the Reds beat the light-hitting White Sox 5-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Nick Lodolo struck out 10 in 5 2/3 innings in his first big league start in almost a year, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0 on Saturday. Cincinnati scored five runs in the second against Garrett Crochet, and Lodolo took over from there. The...
