US military says it’s carrying out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it was conducting a 12th night of strikes against Iran as both sides increasingly targeted civilian infrastructure. U.S. Central Command said the attacks were designed to “further degrade Iran’s ability to ...
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House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump’s priorities WASHINGTON (AP) — The House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a ...
Fox makes case for fast play
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — More than a British Open champion, Ryan Fox has become the new face of playing quickly in a sport that could use a good example. Perhaps the best illustration came during the most important moment of his life. He had a 12-foot birdie putt to win his first major, pressure as great as can be found in golf. The 39-year-old Fox took all of 22 seconds to send it on its way. He chose his words carefully Sunday night to make sure he didn't offend. "I need to make sure this comes across right," Fox said. "It's not that difficult to pick a shot and pick a club. I ...
Scheffler’s focus on and off the course
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler left the British Open with some frustration after another near miss in a major championship and traveled straight to Minnesota for his first appearance in the 3M Open. A week off after the last major of the season would have made sense for the world's top-ranked player, but Scheffler was focused on keeping his game sharp ahead of the FedEx Cup playoffs — and find some off-the-course respite for him and his supporting cast. "The people have been tremendous, the fans have been really nice to me so far, and the tournament seems to do a really ...
AUTO RACING
NASCAR CUP SERIES Brickyard 400 Site: Speedway, Indiana. Track: Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Race distance: 160 laps, 400 miles. Schedule: Friday, practice, 1 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, 1:30 p.m.; Sunday, race, 2 p.m. (TNT). Last year: Bubba Wallace snapped a 100-race winless drought while employing a fuel-saving strategy to secure the win in double overtime. Last race: Joey Logano secured his first victory of the season after holding off Denny Hamlin in the first points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 30 years. Next race: August 9, Newton, ...