WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Even with a chance to complete a so-called “Golden Slam,” Novak Djokovic isn’t sure he’ll be playing at the Tokyo Olympics. The lack of fans and the tight coronavirus restrictions in Tokyo means Djokovic remains on the fence about traveling to Japan. “I’ll have to think about it,” Djokovic said after…
US overcomes rising French star to win U19 basketball title
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — The United States overcame a mammoth performance by 7-foot-2 Victor Wembanyama to beat France 83-81 Sunday and win the FIBA Under-19 World Cup. Wembanyama recorded 22 points, 8 rebounds and 8 blocks but fouled out with 2:42 to play and the Americans held on for the victory, led by 16 points…
Fans storm into Wembley Stadium for Euro 2020 final
LONDON (AP) — Fans without tickets stormed past security and gained access to the European Championship final between England and Italy on Sunday. Fans could be seen standing in the Wembley Stadium bowl unable to access their seats. “There was a breach of security and a small group of people got into the stadium,” Wembley…
Lowe helps Rays beat Blue Jays 5-2 for 6th straight win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Lowe homered twice and Mike Zunino also connected, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Saturday for their sixth consecutive win. Ryan Yarbrough (6-3) pitched five innings of two-run ball, improving to 5-0 in his last 12 appearances. The left-hander is 8-1 in 16…
Cuban-born Yarisel Ramirez named 10th US boxer for Tokyo
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Featherweight Yarisel Ramirez was added to the Tokyo Olympics boxing tournament Saturday, becoming the 10th member of the U.S. team to qualify. She had already traveled to Japan in anticipation of gaining a late slot, and news of her addition by USA Boxing set off a celebration with her teammates. Ramirez…
WV gov says lawmaker should resign for explicit TikTok video
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice called on Saturday for the resignation of a state lawmaker who posted a sexually explicit TikTok video to his public account. State Del. Joe Jeffries was stripped of a committee assignment on Friday after word spread of the social media posting, according to a statement from…
Ransomware attacks: The cryptocurrency problem
In the past few years, we’ve seen a steady increase in ransomware attacks that have shut down utilities, manufacturers and hospitals. This is extortion on a global scale. But coverage in The Seattle Times has failed to highlight the key fact that would help readers understand this threat. Without exception, the criminals behind these attacks…
Roaming exotic cat caught, but owner won’t get it back
ATLANTA (AP) — An exotic cat that was roaming parts of Atlanta has been captured, but the owner is being forced to give up her pet because it’s illegal to keep such cats as pets in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources said Thursday that a serval, a species native to Africa, had been…
St. John’s adds Queens’ Tareq Coburn for upcoming season
NEW YORK (AP) — The St. John’s men’s basketball team said Friday that Queens native Tareq Coburn will join the roster for the 2021-22 season. Coburn recently wrapped a three-year career at Hofstra in which he averaged nearly 11 points per game and helped the Pride to the 2020 Colonial Athletic Association championship. In 90…
Woman charged with capital murder in Texas boy’s death
HOUSTON (AP) — Prosecutors on Thursday charged a woman with capital murder in the death of a 5-year-old Houston boy she had been caring for and whose body was allegedly kept in a storage unit before being discovered in an East Texas motel. Theresa Balboa, 29, previously was arrested and charged with tampering with evidence,…
Amid growing frustration, White House pushes voting rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday unveiled new efforts to help protect voting rights as complaints have grown louder from civil rights activists and other Democrats that the White House has not done enough to fight attempts by several Republican-led state legislatures to restrict access to the ballot. President Joe Biden met with…
Police help man who spun tale get to Indiana from Alabama
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — The young man had a compelling story: His father died in the 9/11 terror attacks, his mother had just one leg, he had no other living relatives and he was stranded in Alabama with no way to make the nearly 600-mile (965-kilometer) trip home to Indiana after being robbed. Moved to…
Zoom meetings built chemistry for US Women’s Volleyball team
When the pandemic hit last March leading to a one year postponement of the Olympics and the inability of teams to practice and play together, the U.S. women’s volleyball team devised a plan. Unable to work together on serves, sets or spikes, they decided to use that extra time to work on culture, relationships and…
Fact-checking the White House’s slipshod claim that Republicans are defunding the police
Republicans often claim falsely that Biden would cut funding for police departments. Now, White House advisers are trying a new talking point, claiming it’s actually Republicans who are working to defund the police. Let’s check that. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
4-year-old dies after finding gun, shooting self in Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A 4-year-old child has died after finding a gun in a car outside a Colorado marijuana dispensary and accidentally shooting themselves, police said. The Gazette reports that the child’s mother and a younger sibling were in the car at the time of the shooting Tuesday, and the father was in…
Evacuations ordered due to wildfire east of Roseburg
ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) — Authorities issued mandatory evacuations on Tuesday because of a wildfire east of Roseburg. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said shortly after noon on Tuesday that people in homes, recreation areas and businesses on Oregon Highway 138 between mile marker 43 east to Eagle Rock Campground should leave the area immediately. People…
Jayhawks’ Agbaji withdraws from draft ahead of deadline
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Ochai Agbaji withdrew from the NBA draft Tuesday and announced he would return to Kansas for his senior season, joining sophomore teammate Jalen Wilson in getting feedback from pro scouts before ultimately returning to the Jayhawks. The only player that has not decided to play next season for Kansas is Remy…
Transgender athlete to make history in Olympic weightlifting
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: China led the way with five gold medals and world records were broken in five different events. Sarah Robles won bronze for the United States’ first Olympic weightlifting medal since 2000. As usual for weightlifting, the medal records have been changed by doping cases since. Two lifters have both been stripped of…
Prosecutors seek 35-year sentence for gang member in killing
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Maryland are seeking a 35-year prison sentence for a gang member who pleaded guilty to participating in the killing of a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed and cut more than 100 times before his body was set on fire. A judge is scheduled to sentence Kevin Alexis…
‘I’m close’: Gauff reflects on 4th-round loss at Wimbledon
Coco Gauff’s second Wimbledon ended much like her first – with a fourth-round loss to one of the tournament favorites. The difference this time is that the 17-year-old American felt she’s on the verge of going much further in a major. ”I just feel like I’m close,” Gauff said after losing to 2018 Wimbledon champion…
Canada, US are easing pandemic border-crossing restrictions
TORONTO (AP) — Pandemic restrictions on travel between Canada and the U.S. began to loosen Monday for some Canadians, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said plans to totally reopen the border would be announced over the next few weeks. Canadian citizens and permanent residents who have had a full dose of a coronavirus vaccine approved…
Tragedy casts pall over July Fourth holiday in South Florida
The Fourth of July holiday was marked with somber tones in South Florida, where a collapsed building has left at least 24 dead and more than 120 missing under rubble. “July 4 is ordinarily a time to gather with our loved ones and to celebrate our freedom and our independence, and this year the holiday…
