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Rea leads the way as Brewers win 2-0 to complete sweep of Guardians in matchup of division leaders 08/18/2024 05:15pm • MILWAUKEE (AP) — Colin Rea and two relievers combined on a two-hit shutout as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 on Sunday for their fifth consecutive victory. The NL Central-leading Brewers (72-52) improved to a season-best 20 games above .500 after going 7-3 on a 10-game Elephant calf born at a California zoo _ with another on the way 08/18/2024 04:03pm • FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — An elephant calf has been born at a California zoo that has embarked on an elephant breeding program. The Fresno Chaffee Zoo said African elephant Nolwazi gave birth early Friday and will receive round-the-clock surveillance from staff at the zoo, which has not previously had Gardner Minshew beats out Aidan O'Connell for Raiders starting quarterback job 08/18/2024 03:53pm • HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Gardner Minshew made a name for himself as a quarterback who can provide a spark off the bench. Now he will get the chance to start for the Raiders when they open their season next month. Las Vegas coach Antonio Pierce made the announcement Sunday. Minshew got the nod over A Convention delegates will nominate Harris, again. This time, there's less suspense and more pizzazz 08/18/2024 03:39pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Once more, with feeling! It’s been nearly two weeks since Vice President Kamala Harris officially won the Democratic presidential nomination in an online vote, the first time a nominee was named prior to a party's convention. But the roughly 4,700 delegates charged with picking Chelsea coach Maresca defends decision to make Fernandez captain after racist chant 08/18/2024 03:33pm • LONDON (AP) — Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca defended his decision to give midfielder Enzo Fernandez the captain's armband for the team's opening Premier League game of the season despite the Argentina international being filmed singing a racist chant this offseason. Maresca's first game in charge en 'Banksy woz ere.' London Zoo is the latest to remove street artist's animal mural for protection 08/18/2024 03:14pm • LONDON (AP) — The gorilla and other animals that appeared to have escaped from the London Zoo in Banksy 's most recent work have been taken into safekeeping. The zoo said it removed the elusive street artist's mural on its gate Friday evening to preserve it and return its entrance to full operati Minnesota Vikings agree to 1-year contract with veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore 08/18/2024 02:37pm • The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a one-year contract with Stephon Gilmore on Sunday, the fifth cornerback — and by far the most accomplished — the team has added since training camp began in an effort to bolster a vital position group. Gilmore will get $7 million guaranteed on a deal that could b NASCAR returning to Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem for 1st time since 1971 08/18/2024 01:06pm • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Bowman Gray Stadium will host a NASCAR race for the first time in more than a half-century, opening next season with an exhibition race on a site with a rich history in auto racing. NASCAR announced Sunday that Winston-Salem, North Carolina, will be the home of The Clash Can AI truly replicate the screams of a man on fire? Video game performers want their work protected 08/18/2024 11:36am • LOS ANGELES (AP) — For hours, motion capture sensors tacked onto Noshir Dalal’s body tracked his movements as he unleashed aerial strikes, overhead blows and single-handed attacks that would later show up in a video game. He eventually swung the sledgehammer gripped in his hand so many times tha American Lauren Coughlin wins Women's Scottish Open and locks up spot on Solheim Cup 08/18/2024 11:15am • IRVINE, Scotland (AP) — Lauren Coughlin pulled away with superb putting and closed with a 3-under 69 to win the Women's Scottish Open on Sunday, her second LPGA title this summer, to secure a spot on the U.S. Solheim Cup team. Coughlin, who won the CPKC Women's Open in Canada three weeks ago, reco Trump zigzags between economic remarks and personal insults at rally in critical Pennsylvania 08/18/2024 10:47am • WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Saturday repeatedly swerved from a message focused on the economy into non sequiturs and personal attacks, including thrice declaring that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump wound back and forth between hittin Coast-to-coast conferences and expanded playoff mark a season of change in college football 08/18/2024 10:10am • A new era has arrived in college football, with some of the most recognizable programs in history now playing in different leagues. The postseason is different, too. The College Football Playoff expands from four to 12 teams, changing the calculus of the championship chase. There's also change for Visit by Vietnam's new leader to China reflects key relationship, even as it builds ties with US 08/18/2024 09:03am • BEIJING (AP) — Vietnam's new leader To Lam is making China the destination for his first overseas visit, signaling the continuing importance the Southeast Asian country places on its giant neighbor even as it strengthens ties with the United States and others. Lam stepped off a Vietnam Airlines pl Final Bay Bridge Series kicks off with season-high crowd, ‘emotional’ Jose Canseco 08/18/2024 08:37am • OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The atmosphere felt like old times in Oakland for Mark Kotsay and Bob Melvin. And for Mark Canha and Matt Chapman, a couple of former Athletics stars now wearing the rival's jersey. And even for a teary and touched José Canseco, one of the newest members of the A's Hall of As Washington Spirit players prepare for season restart, owner Michele Kang eyes the future 08/18/2024 07:45am • As the United States won its first Olympic gold medal in women's soccer since 2012, a familiar face was in the stands. Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang cheered on as three of her club's players — Trinity Rodman, Croix Bethune and Casey Krueger — won the gold. When the final concluded, Kan