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
Atlanta's Gig Workers Join Nationwide Strike for Higher Wages on May Day Rideshare and delivery drivers strike for better pay and job stability on May Day, joining a nationwide movement organized by Justice for App Workers. 05/2/2024 - 3:12 am | View Link
What we learned about the Guardians in the month of April (Podcast) On Wednesday’s podcast, Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down what we learned about the Guardians in April and what it means for the remainder of the schedule. Listen and read along with an AI-generated ... 05/1/2024 - 7:59 am | View Link
Spokane Parks’ summer season kicking off, Liberty Lake Regional Park will be day use only SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane County Parks will return to their summer conditions on Friday, May 3 for the 2024 Parks Service Season. 04/30/2024 - 8:34 am | View Link
With homelessness on the rise, the U.S. Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors The U.S. Supreme Court wrestled with major questions about the growing issue of homelessness on Monday as it considered whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside when shelter space is ... 04/22/2024 - 9:58 am | View Link
Singh noncommittal on keeping scheduled increases to Liberals' carbon price in place NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is raising eyebrows anew over his carbon pricing stance, refusing to say today whether or not he would keep scheduled increases in place if he becomes prime minister. 04/22/2024 - 9:45 am | View Link