Latest Dominican Republic News
Billy Horschel goes to Dominican Republic. He returns a PGA Tour winner again
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Billy Horschel went to the Dominican Republic for the first time in search of momentum and came away with a PGA Tour victory he sorely needed Sunday. Horschel ran off four straight birdies on the front nine to get in the mix, began to pull...
Wesley Bryan would rather be at Hilton Head. He's leading in the Dominican Republic
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic. (AP) — Wesley Bryan chipped in for eagle early and for birdie late, giving him a 9-under 63 on Thursday for a three-shot lead in the Corales Puntacana Championship, a PGA Tour event held the same week as a place he'd rather be. Bryan birdied his last...
Dominican authorities launch probe after an immigration officer is accused of raping a 14-year-old
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic said Thursday they have launched an investigation after an immigration officer was accused of raping a 14-year-old girl. The mother of the girl, who is from neighboring Haiti, alleged the assault...
Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay All-Star shortstop Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave through June 1 under an agreement between Major League Baseball and the players' association while the investigation continues into an alleged relationship with a minor. ...
Rubiales tells Spanish court he will return from Caribbean, cooperate with corruption probe
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales says he will return to Spain to face a judicial probe into the business deal to hold the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, court officials said on Thursday. Rubiales was in the Dominican Republic when police raided a...
Dominican Republic is urged to stop deporting people to Haiti as people flee surge in gang violence
DAJABON, Dominican Republic (AP) — Human rights activists are calling on the Dominican Republic's government for a temporary reprieve in deportations as neighboring Haiti’s crisis spirals and people attempt to flee over the closed border from a surge in deadly gang violence. ...
AL East Preview: Orioles now have a title to defend, with Yankees, Blue Jays, Rays set to challenge
It's hard to tell what was most unusual about last season in the AL East. Baltimore and Tampa Bay took the top two spots in the division, the first time that had ever happened. And the Yankees and Red Sox were the bottom two teams, which hadn't occurred since before the start of...
American League East Preview Capsules
Capsules of American League East teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ BALTIMORE ORIOLES 2023: 101-61, first place, lost to Texas in Division Series. Manager: Brandon Hyde (sixth season). Opening Day: March 28 vs....
Gangs attack police stations in Haiti as Caribbean leaders call an emergency meeting Monday
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Police and palace guards worked Saturday to retake some streets in Haiti’s capital after gangs launched massive attacks on at least three police stations. Guards from the National Palace accompanied by an armored truck tried to set up a security...
Haiti's prime minister is locked out of his country and faces pressure to resign
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry is struggling to stay in power as he tries to return home, where gang attacks have shuttered the country's main international airport and freed more than 4,000 inmates in recent days. As of midday Wednesday, Henry remained in Puerto Rico, where he...
