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Noel hits 2-run pinch-hit homer in the 8th as Guardians beat Rays 4-2 07/13/2024 08:19pm • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, (AP) — Jhonkensy Noel hit a two-run pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning, and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 to stop a three-game skid on Saturday. Noel connected on his fourth homer in 35 at-bats since being called up from Triple-A Colu Minnesota Republican Tayler Rahm drops out to clear path for Joe Teirab in competitive US House race 07/13/2024 06:05pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Republicans got a straighter path to potential victory Saturday in what is expected to be Minnesota's closest congressional race when GOP-endorsed candidate Tayler Rahm dropped out of a primary fight against the better-funded Joe Teirab, who already had tacit backing from key Ho NATO’s 75th anniversary summit: A mix of success and setbacks 07/13/2024 07:26am • The leaders of 32 NATO member countries were greeted in Washington on Tuesday by blazing hot sunshine, sweltering temperatures and the turmoil of political uncertainty as they kicked off the 75th anniversary and summit of the alliance. By the time they prepared to depart, the U.S. political troub Historic DC church for sale in Dupont Circle at $5M asking price 07/13/2024 06:05am • Since 1894, the Church of the Holy City has called D.C.'s 16th Street NW home. Soon, that is going to change. This week, the historic church was put on the market for the asking price of $5 million. The gothic revival church was built by two prominent architects, including Paul Pelz, who w Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the weightlifting competition 07/12/2024 12:04pm • A roadmap to follow during weightlifting competition at the Paris Olympics: Athletes to Watch —Hampton Morris, United States: At 20, the Marietta, Georgia, native will be the youngest American weightlifter to compete at the Olympics since Cheryl Haworth in 2000. Morris broke the clean and jerk 61- Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the judo competition 07/12/2024 11:58am • A roadmap to follow for the men’s and women’s judo tournaments at the Paris Olympics: Athletes to Watch —Teddy Riner, France: The world’s most famous active judoka attempts to cap his incredible career with a record-tying third individual Olympic gold medal in front of his home fans. Now 35, Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the boxing competition 07/12/2024 10:10am • A roadmap to follow for the boxing tournaments during the Paris Olympics: Athletes to Watch —Arlen López, Cuba: The powerful two-time Olympic champion will attempt to become the fourth three-time gold medalist in Olympic boxing history. Now 31, he’ll probably have to beat the Philippines’ Eum Paris Olympics: What to know, who to watch during the taekwondo competition 07/12/2024 10:10am • PARIS (AP) — A roadmap to follow for the taekwondo competition at the Paris Games: Athletes to Watch —Jade Jones, Britain: A double Olympic gold medalist. She will compete in her fourth Olympic Games in the -57-kilogram category. —Panipak Wongpattanakit, Thailand: Is the defending Olympic cham Hungary's Orbán faces backlash over his rogue 'peace mission' meetings with Western adversaries 07/12/2024 09:02am • BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has made a Trumpian vow to “Make Europe Great Again” during his country's six-month presidency of the European Union. As a first step last week, he astonished his allies by making a surprise trip to Ukraine -- his first since Mosc What is velocity training? How pitchers use weighted baseballs to throw harder 07/12/2024 06:00am • The idea of weighted-ball training for pitchers to throw faster has been around for more than a half-century. There are studies on the process dating to the late 1960s in the heyday of Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax and Juan Marichal. In recent years, it’s taken on a more universally accepted new form w Velocity training has pushed pitchers to their limits. Baseball is grappling with the injury risks 07/12/2024 06:00am • SEATTLE (AP) — Justin Verlander was a gangly teenager. His parents jokingly called him a “brontosaurus.” Long before he became a three-time Cy Young Award winner, he was a high schooler who couldn't consistently muster the arm strength needed to get drafted. So he went to college, took the ti Destination Paris: Gymnast Jordan Chiles' long journey back to the Olympics is rooted in joy 07/12/2024 06:00am • SPRING, Texas (AP) — Editor’s note: Olympic athletes competing in the marquee sports of gymnastics, swimming and track and field train for one shot at gold every four years with little margin for error. The Associated Press followed several of those athletes during their preparations for the Par Velocity training has pushed pitchers to their limits. Baseball is grappling with the injury risks 07/12/2024 06:00am • SEATTLE (AP) — Justin Verlander was a gangly teenager. His parents jokingly called him a “brontosaurus.” Long before he became a three-time Cy Young Award winner, he was a high schooler who couldn't consistently muster the arm strength needed to be drafted. So he went to college, took the tim 23 Fun Things to Do in Las Vegas With Kids 07/11/2024 08:00pm • Las Vegas isn't just for adults. From roller coasters to water parks to kid-friendly shows, this entertainment hub is full of fun for the whole family. Read on to discover the best things to do in Las Vegas with kids, including free activities. Pinball Hall of FameTake the kids to play pinball at th What Is Neurofeedback Therapy? 07/11/2024 08:00pm • When I was a child, my mother suffered from horrible migraine headaches. Sometimes they were so bad that she'd have to close herself up in her bedroom for days with the shades drawn. Traditional pain medications didn't work, so she began to search for alternative methods of relief. Eventually, she f