Australia’s Cameron Smith wins his first major title at 150th British Open Championship
Cameron Smith overcame a four-stroke deficit entering the final round of the British Open to win his first major at St. Andrews in Scotland on Sunday. The 28-year-old Australian finished -20 with a score of 64 in
Seattle Mariners extend winning streak to 14 games heading into All-Star break
The Seattle Mariners won its 14th straight game Sunday, moving one game shy of the franchise record set in 2001. The 6-2 victory over the Rangers on Sunday gave Seattle 22 wins in its last 25 games
Intoxicated man drives with two missing tires, blames Covid-19
An intoxicated driver in Wales travelled for 10 miles down the M4 with two missing tires after a night out on the town with friends. The next day he tested positive for Covid-19 and blamed his poor
Ivana Trump, ex-wife of former President Trump, dies at age 73
Ivana Trump, the ex-wife of former President Donald Trump, died on Thursday, her family announced. She was 73 years old. New York City officials confirmed that authorities responded to a 911 call at Trump’s Upper East Side
House of Representatives passes bipartisan active shooter alert system bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill with a 260-169 vote to create a nationwide alert system to be used in active-shooter incidents. The Active Shooter Alert Act would establish a network similar to Amber
Center Josh Norris agrees to 8-year, $63.6 million contract to remain with the Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators announced on Thursday that center Josh Norris has agreed to an eight-year, $63.6 million contract to remain with the organization. He was a restricted free agent. The 23-year-old Norris made his NHL debut in
Former Chiefs offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz retires from NFL after nine seasons
Offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz, a four-time All-Pro selection, announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday after nine seasons. The 33-year-old Schwartz didn’t play last season after he was released by the Kansas City Chiefs last March.
FDA authorizes emergency use of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday. The two-shot vaccine was authorized for use in people 18 years and older. FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert M. Califf said in
Severe storms in West Virginia result in heavy flooding, leaving approximately 40 people unaccounted for
Officials said on Thursday that over 40 people are unaccounted for and more than 100 homes have been damaged or destroyed due to severe flooding throughout Western Virginia on Wednesday. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management said
Goaltender Darcy Kuemper agrees to 5-year, $26.25 million deal with the Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals announced on Wednesday that goaltender Darcy Kuemper, who earned his first Stanley Cup title with the Colorado Avalanche this past season, has agreed to a five-year, $26.25 million deal with the organization. Washington also