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Amorim says Fernandes to miss United game against Newcastle but appears optimistic 12/24/2025 10:14am • MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim appeared optimistic about the injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo though he confirmed both midfielders will miss Friday’s Premier League game against Newcastle. Fernandes clutched his hamstring and sustained a soft tissu Chelsea boosted by return of Delap and Estevao ahead of Villa test 12/24/2025 07:38am • LONDON (AP) — Chelsea will be boosted by the return of Liam Delap and Estevao when high-flying Aston Villa visits Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday. Delap’s recovery from the shoulder injury he sustained during a draw with Bournemouth on Dec. 6 had looked like being a longer layo Guinea's junta leader is expected to win first election since 2021 coup 12/24/2025 06:43am • DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Voters in Guinea will head to the polls on Sunday for the West African nation's first presidential election since the military took power in a 2021 coup, with analysts predicting a likely win for junta leader Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya. Guinea is one of 10 African countries where Could 2026 bring another government shutdown, after the longest shutdown ever? 12/24/2025 06:16am • The longest government shutdown in history dragged out for over 43 days this year, causing financial hardship for more than a million federal workers who went unpaid, the cutoff of food assistance for millions of those in need and widespread flight delays and cancellations for air travelers. Repu Problems continue for England as star bowler Jofra Archer is out of the final two Ashes tests 12/24/2025 03:35am • England's Ashes tour of Australia appears to be going from bad to worse. Star bowler Jofra Archer will not play in the remaining two tests due to a left side strain, a team official said Wednesday, adding to England's problems both on and off the field that include accusations of drunken behavior by A minute's silence for 2 dead sailors as the Sydney to Hobart race is set to begin Friday 12/23/2025 11:44pm • SYDNEY (AP) — A briefing for this year's Sydney to Hobart race began Wednesday with a minute’s silence for the two sailors who died in last year’s event. It ended with hopes that the catastrophic weather conditions will not be repeated in this year's race starting Friday. The mandatory briefin Dillon Brooks scores 25, Suns dominate Luka-less Lakers for a 132-108 victory 12/23/2025 11:29pm • PHOENIX (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored 25 points, Devin Booker added 21 and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the second half to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 132-108 on Tuesday night. The Lakers were playing without five-time All-Star Luka Doncic, who was out with a lower leg contusion. They did welcome More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care 12/23/2025 10:40pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its inspector general over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people. The dec Families wait in line for hours to buy masa for Christmas tamales at beloved LA grocer 12/23/2025 10:36pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Christina Chavarria had already prepared almost 200 tamales, but she was back at Amapola Market in Southern California early Tuesday morning for more masa. The dough made from ground corn was the best there, so it didn't bother her that the line was wrapped around the parking l Donovan Mitchell and Sam Merrill propel Cavaliers to 141-118 victory over Pelicans 12/23/2025 10:14pm • CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Sam Merrill added 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 141-118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. Nine of the 11 players used by the Cavaliers players scored in double figures as they won consec Rebecca Leslie scores in OT as Charge rally for 4-3 win over Sceptres 12/23/2025 10:01pm • TORONTO (AP) — Rebecca Leslie scored two goals, including one in overtime, as the Ottawa Charge rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Toronto Sceptres 4-3 on Tuesday night. Leslie stepped into a wrist shot and beat Toronto goalie Raygan Kirk on a power play 1:24 into extra time to lead the Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has a fractured throwing hand. Max Brosmer to start vs. Lions 12/23/2025 09:28pm • EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — J.J. McCarthy has a hairline fracture in his throwing hand that will keep him out of Minnesota's upcoming game against Detroit, making Max Brosmer the starting quarterback this week. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said after practice on Tuesday that further examination of McCart NFL Pro Bowl Roster 12/23/2025 09:17pm • Tuesday, Feb. 3 San Francisco (x-starter) AFC Offense Quarterback — x-Josh Allen, Buffalo; Justin Herbert, L.A. Chargers; Drake Maye, New England. Running Back — x-Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis; De’Von Achane, Miami; James Cook, Buffalo. Fullback — x-Patrick Ricard, Baltimore. Wide Receiv Deck your garden with boughs of holly, a plant rich in symbolism and evergreen beauty 12/23/2025 08:51pm • No doubt you’ve seen your share of hollies this month — in wreaths and boughs or perhaps on holiday cards and catalog covers. But are they growing in your garden? There are hundreds of holly species and hybrids hailing from China, Japan, South America, Europe and North Africa, and more than a do Colorado woman suspected of killing 2 of her children is extradited from the UK 12/23/2025 08:32pm • DENVER (AP) — A Colorado woman suspected of killing two of her young children during a custody dispute with her ex-husband two years ago has been returned from Britain to the United States to face charges, authorities said Tuesday. Colorado Springs-based District Attorney Michael Allen announced t