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Reds manage to rally past Skenes, Pirates

CINCINNATI (AP) — Sal Stewart hit a two-run homer, had four RBIs, and scored the winning run as the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on Friday night. Stewart's two-run single off Wilber Dotel (1-4) in the eighth tied the score 7-7. Stewart scored the go-ahead run from third on Brandon Lowe's fielding error. Emilio Pagán (4-1) struck out one in one inning for Cincinnati. The Pirates trailed 5-4 with two outs in the eighth, but three straight RBI singles by Henry Davis, Jake Mangum and Lowe put them ahead 7-5. Reds right-hander Hunter Greene, who's been ...

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Trump says anti-weaponization fund in IRS settlement is ‘dead’ even as he defends it WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that his $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund is “dead” while also continuing to defend it, further complicating his administration’s ...

Big Ten confident it is better than SEC

In the debate over which college football conference is strongest, the Southeastern Conference argues its superior depth makes up for the Big Ten winning the last three national titles. The Big Ten calls its reputation as a top-heavy conference unfair. Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti ...

Trump ‘losing faith’ in Iran, expects more back-and-forth strikes

During the 13th cabinet meeting of President Donald Trump’s second term, the president indicated he expects more back-and-forth strikes with Iran as he tells reporters he is “losing faith” in the Islamic Republic. The president expressed frustration with the Iranian regime, adding that “they do lie” and “misrepresent,” noting Iran's surprise missile attack on U.S. forces in Jordan. All five missiles were intercepted, prompting the U.S. to launch retaliatory strikes. Despite the dust-up earlier in the week, the U.S. hasn’t launched strikes on the Islamic Republic since ...

Jones just happy to be healthy

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — At the time, Broderick Jones thought it was no big deal. Walking off the field in Chicago last November after taking an awkward hit from Bears defensive end Dominique Robinson — whose chest smacked into the top of Jones' helmet after trying and failing to knock down a ...

WNBA brushes aside $400 bet between top stars

NEW YORK (AP) — A social media post showing stars Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese betting $400 on the outcome of a game between their teams "missed the mark," the WNBA said Thursday. The players won't be punished for the bet, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation. The league posted the initial video from All-Star Weekend, days before Bueckers' Dallas Wings and Reese's Atlanta Dream were set to play Wednesday night. The clip featured Bueckers and Reese ...