admin Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sportsbook operators anticipated this year’s World Cup would set betting records...
A bat flip, a shout of ‘Venezuela’ and tears for home as Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras plays on
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras knows the people back home...
Saibari’s shootout winner sends Morocco past the Netherlands, earliest World Cup exit for the Dutch
GUADALUPE, Mexico (AP) — Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and...
Man accused of shooting his own father in the chest makes Durham court appearance
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Duane Gibson Jr. made his first appearance in Durham County court on Monday, one day after…
Possible explosion, fire at metals facility in Durham under investigation
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Nearly 50 firefighters responded to a warehouse fire in Durham Monday afternoon. The initial call came…
Venezuelans search more earthquake ruins as attention turns to humanitarian crisis
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — With the window for finding survivors shrinking fast, Venezuelans combed...
Germany and Paraguay head to extra time at 1-1 in the round of 32 at the World Cup
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Germany and Paraguay are headed to extra time after playing to...
Serena Williams’ return at Wimbledon is ‘the ticket to have’ for the grass-court Grand Slam
LONDON (AP) — Anticipation is building at Wimbledon for Serena Williams’ first singles match in...
US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds after strong start to home tournament
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — U.S. captain Tim Ream says his teammates all recognize the golden...
Portland is acquiring 2-time All-Star Ja Morant in a trade with Memphis, AP source says
Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis agreed on a...