ROUND ROCK, Texas — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto made his first rehab start after more than two months on the injured list, throwing two innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday night. Yamamoto's Performance in Rehab Start The right-hander allowed one hit and one earned run while striking...
Over 100 Tons of Dead Fish Collect at Greek Port After Climate-Related Mass Die-Off
VOLOS, Greece — More than 100 tons of dead fish had been collected in and around the port of Volos, in central Greece, following a mass die-off linked to extreme climate fluctuations, authorities said Thursday. The dead freshwater fish filled the bay, 320 kilometers (200 miles) north of Athens, and...
No. 23 USC Plays Its First Game as a Big Ten Member Against No. 13 LSU in Las Vegas on Sunday
LAS VEGAS - Things to watch this week in the Big Ten Conference: Game of the Week No. 13 LSU vs. No. 23 Southern California, Sunday, 7:30 p.m. ET, at Las Vegas (ABC) LSU and Big Ten newcomer USC will debut new quarterbacks following the departures of the last two...
Justice Department Watchdog Finds Flaws in FBI’s Reporting of Sex Crimes Against Children
WASHINGTON — The FBI has failed to report some child sexual abuse allegations to local law enforcement or social service agencies despite changes prompted by its handling of the case against former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar, according to a Justice Department watchdog report released Thursday. In a review...
Powerful Testimony From Korn Guitarist and Bulldogs Watch Party Highlight the Weekend
Legendary Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch has quite a story to share, which he will do on Sunday at Clovis Hills Community Church. On Saturday, the eyes of local sports fans will be glued to their television sets to watch Fresno State open its football season at defending national champion...
49ers Star Receiver Brandon Aiyuk Misses Practice Despite Being Cleared
SANTA CLARA - San Francisco star receiver Brandon Aiyuk wasn't at the start of practice on Wednesday despite the team saying he was cleared by doctors to participate, raising the temperature of a contract "hold in" that has been a cloud over the 49ers since the offseason. Aiyuk's Absence Raises...
Arlington Cemetery Official Was ‘Pushed Aside’ in Trump Staff Altercation but Won’t Press Charges
ARLINGTON, Va. – An Arlington National Cemetery official was "abruptly pushed aside" during an altercation with former President Donald Trump's staff during a wreath-laying ceremony but declined to press charges, an Army spokesman said Thursday. A statement said the cemetery employee was trying to make sure those participating in the...
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Rises as Market Focus Turns From Nvidia to the US Economy
NEW YORK — Stocks rose on Wall Street Thursday as markets shift their focus back to the U.S. economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% in morning trading and is less than 1% away from its record set in July. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 262 points, or 0.6%, and...
Peralta Pitches 6 Scoreless Innings, Contreras Homers as Brewers Beat Giants
MILWAUKEE — Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings, William Contreras capped a five-run fifth inning with a two-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers hung on to beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Wednesday night. Up Next RHP Hayden Birdsong (3-3, 4.57 ERA) starts for the Giants and RHP Aaron...
US Economic Growth for Last Quarter Is Revised Up to a Solid 3% Annual Rate
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew last quarter at a healthy 3% annual pace, fueled by strong consumer spending and business investment, the government said Thursday in an upgrade of its initial assessment. The Commerce Department had previously estimated that the nation's gross domestic product — the total output of...