Updated: Stocks drift between small gains and losses on Wall Street NEW YORK — Stocks are mostly unchanged in morning trading Thursday as investors sift through a handful of earnings reports. Several companies including HP and Dollar General fell after their results disappointed investors. KEEPING SCORE: The Dow Jones industrial average was flat at 18,480 as of 10:30 a.m. More
Updated: Rosberg’s chance for points as Hamilton expects grid penalty SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — While Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton expects to swallow a severe grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg hopes to take advantage. Hamilton won six of the past seven races to turn a 43-point deficit into a 19-point lead heading into the summer break. More
Russian doping coach Chegin loses appeal against life ban MOSCOW — The Russian anti-doping agency says a coach linked to more than 20 doping cases has lost his appeal against a life ban from athletics. Viktor Chegin was banned in March on evidence he oversaw mass doping by Russian race walkers at his training center, the base for many Olympic and world championship medalists. More
Kenya disbands Olympic committee after troubles in Rio NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Olympic Committee of Kenya was disbanded by the government on Thursday and an investigation launched into alleged mismanagement of the country’s team at the Rio de Janeiro Games. The problems faced by the team in Rio damaged the morale of athletes, Kenya sports minister Hassan Wario said. More
Updated: Marlins get OF Jeff Francoeur from Braves in 3-team trade MIAMI — The Miami Marlins acquired Jeff Francoeur from the Atlanta Braves in a three-team trade Wednesday night, hoping the well-traveled outfielder can provide a boost toward a playoff spot. Francoeur was the only major leaguer included in the deal that also involved Texas. More
Couple Celebrates Wedding in the Dark After Venue Loses Power During Tornado: 'We Just Rolled with It' A Nebraska couple went ahead with their wedding after their reception venue lost power during a tornado. 'We just rolled with it,' newlyweds Austin and Jessica Bracker told CNN. 04/30/2024 - 6:12 am | View Link
Park Place UM celebrates 130th anniversary LAVALE — Park Place United Methodist Church, 80 National Highway, is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year. Established in 1894, the church began in a pavilion at Narrows Park next ... 04/28/2024 - 10:42 pm | View Link
Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k, 'biggest block party ever,' celebrates 25 years Since the event’s inception, we’ve welcomed over half a million people to the 10k and across the finish line. We’re looking forward to cementing our status as one of the largest events in Richmond!” ... 04/20/2024 - 9:19 am | View Link