Celtics top Heat 117-106, cut East finals deficit to 2-1
by Getting big leads has been relatively easy for the Boston Celtics in these Eastern Conference finals. This time, they also found a way to finish …
Cubs’ winning streak snapped as Alec Mills loses first start after no-hitter
Alec Mills throws during the first inning of Saturday’s game. | AP Photos Mills went six-plus innings and gave up four runs (three earned) and …
Bar owners, employees protest over not being allowed to open in Phase 2
COVID-19 cases are showing signs of slowing in South Florida and both Miami-Dade and Broward counties have received the green light to enter Phase 2. …
Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw beats Rockies, looks ready for the playoffs
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Max Muncy sits on the ground after avoiding a wild pitch thrown by Colorado Rockies reliever Mychal Givens during the seventh inning …
Inside the Newsroom: Four times Utah made national news, for all the wrong reasons
Utah County residents pack into the Utah County Commision chambers in Provo on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Provo, to voice their opinions on state …
Harvick nabs 9th win of season to roll into second round
Kevin Harvick steamrolled his way into the second round of the playoffs by holding off Kyle Busch on Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway for …
Hundreds mourn Ruth Bader Ginsburg at downtown vigil as Lightfoot declares ‘In the name of Ruth, I will fight’
Mayor Lori Lightfoot leads the crowd in a chant at a Sept. 19, 2020, vigil for Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Dirksen Federal Building, 219 …
Hold off on Ruth Bader Ginsburg replacement: Tom Campbell
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg deserves all the tributes she has been receiving. Her record of perseverance in overcoming many obstacles placed in her path just …
The Latest: South Korea’s daily virus total drops slightly
By The Associated Press South Korea __ South Korea’s new coronavirus tally has fallen below 100 for the first time in more than a month, …
Dodgers’ Adam Kolarek is thriving in a versatile role
When Major League Baseball raised the minimum number of batters a pitcher must face from one to three, Adam Kolarek was on a short list …
Not all Californians are sold on split roll, affirmative action
While 60 percent of likely California voters say they’ll be voting for Joe Biden this November, they’re not nearly as convinced by split roll or …
Asia Today: Fewer cases in Melbourne, Korea; Japan travel up
Australia’s second-largest city, Melbourne, has moved close to easing severe lockdown restrictions after recording only 14 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. It was the second …
Pac-12 football: After discouraging delay, October restart remains in play
Despite the frustration that engulfed the Pac-12 on Friday in the aftermath of the presidents delaying their vote on a return-to-play schedule, the conference is …
White Sox slug five homers, blank Reds 5-0
Chicago White Sox’s Tim Anderson reacts while running the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning during a baseball game against …
Robert Beric scores Fire’s only goal in 4-1 loss at Orlando City
Fire forward Elliot Collier dribbles into a crowded Orlando midfield on a rainy night in Orlando. | Chicago Fire FC The Fire (2-7-3) are winless, …
Here are 5 Astros who need to step up in a Verlander-less rotation for playoffs
For two months, the Astros hoped they would get Justin Verlander back to lead the team through the playoffs. But that isn’t happening. Now the …
Thai protesters reinstall plaque symbolizing democracy
Anti-government demonstrators occupying a historic field in the Thai capital on Sunday installed a plaque symbolizing the country’s transition to democracy to replace the original …
‘Seriously, I have never seen such a mess on our roads’: Roadshow
Q: San Jose and the surrounding area was once a very lovely place to live and travel through. No more! I have repeatedly called Caltrans …
Trump pledges woman for court, pushes Senate to move on pick
By JONATHAN LEMIRE, LISA MASCARO and STEVE PEOPLES WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday promised to put forth a female nominee in the …
The Latest: On holiday weekend, travel surges in Japan
By The Associated Press TOKYO — Train stations and airports in Japan were filled with people over this “Silver Week” holiday weekend running through Tuesday, …
Nuggets’ Game 2 priority is to stop Lakers’ transition attack
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — On Friday night in the immediate aftermath of his team’s Game 1 loss, Denver coach Mike Malone steamed over the …
Colleagues in Chicago recall Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s personal touch and lasting impact
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg speaks with Judge Ann Claire Williams of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit at Roosevelt …