By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears enter their game against the struggling San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field trying to steady themselves after back-to-back losses to teams with two of the game’s best quarterbacks. They got pounded last week by Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38-3 in
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By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears enter their game against the struggling San Francisco 49ers at Soldier Field trying to steady themselves after back-to-back losses to teams with two of the game’s best quarterbacks. They got pounded last week by Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38-3 in
Continue ReadingJacqui Palumbo, CNN The 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing are not yet upon us, but Team USA and Team Canada are already facing off for style points. Hot off the heels of Team Canada’s six-year Lululemon partnership announcement on Tuesday — which also included the unveiling of the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic opening and
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By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The state of Florida is suing the Biden administration over its coronavirus vaccine mandate for federal contractors. The lawsuit was announced Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis and opened yet another battleground between the Republican governor and the White House. The lawsuit alleges the president doesn’t have
Continue Reading By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — The Vatican has abruptly canceled the planned live broadcast of President Joe Biden’s meeting with Pope Francis. The live broadcast of Biden’s visit was trimmed to just the arrival of his motorcade in the courtyard of the Apostolic Palace. Cancelled was the live coverage of Biden, the
Continue ReadingCNN By Ivana Kottasová, CNN China, the world’s biggest polluter, has made only a small improvement in its emission-cutting plan formally submitted to the UN on Thursday, just days before the start of a crucial G20 leaders meeting in Rome and climate summit in Glasgow. The submission is a disappointment to leaders who have been
Continue Reading By ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Germany’s outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel has arrived in Greece for a two-day visit to the country whose financial crisis marked much of her tenure and Germany’s relationship with Europe. Merkel landed Thursday on a Greek national holiday marking the day in 1940 when Athens rejected an
Continue Reading By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Derek Carr has been one of the most prominent faces of the franchise since stepping in as starting quarterback in Week 1 of his rookie season with the Raiders. But in the early years as he found his voice, Carr could defer to veterans like Charles Woodson, Donald
Continue Reading By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Derek Carr has been one of the most prominent faces of the franchise since stepping in as starting quarterback in Week 1 of his rookie season with the Raiders. But in the early years as he found his voice, Carr could defer to veterans like Charles Woodson, Donald
Continue Reading By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Derek Carr has been one of the most prominent faces of the franchise since stepping in as starting quarterback in Week 1 of his rookie season with the Raiders. But in the early years as he found his voice, Carr could defer to veterans like Charles Woodson, Donald
Continue Reading The Denver Broncos are counting on the return of second-year wide receiver Jerry Jeudy to help them break out of a four-game funk that has them teetering on irrelevance again. Jeudy is slated to return to the lineup Sunday when the Broncos host the Washington Football Team. Washington is also looking to break a losing
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Oklahoma dropped from No. 3 to No. 4 in The Associated Press Top 25 after a close call against Kansas last week. The Sooners need a convincing win, especially with the first College Football Playoff rankings set to be released next week. Even with several close calls this season, Oklahoma is
Continue Reading By EDGAR H. CLEMENTE Associated Press ESCUINTLA, Mexico (AP) — A few thousand migrants have resumed their walk north through southern Mexico, and the chatter of stroller wheels on pavement accompanies the slap of feet. Still-sleeping children slumped as the caravan lurched forward Thursday. Others perched on parents’ shoulders. Aid workers travelling with the caravan
Continue Reading RENO, Nev. (AP) — The University of Nevada, Reno intends to require fans to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccinations to attend Wolf Pack men’s or women’s basketball games this season. Fans who prove they’ve been vaccinated won’t have to wear a mask at the games at the Lawlor Events Center on the Reno campus. The
Continue Reading RENO, Nev. (AP) — The University of Nevada, Reno intends to require fans to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccinations to attend Wolf Pack men’s or women’s basketball games this season. Fans who prove they’ve been vaccinated won’t have to wear a mask at the games at the Lawlor Events Center on the Reno campus. The
Continue Reading By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer Elon Musk isn’t happy. With a personal fortune that is flirting with $300 billion, the Tesla CEO — the richest person on earth — has been lashing out at a Democratic proposal to tax the assets of billionaires like him. The idea behind the Democratic plan is to use
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By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer Elon Musk isn’t happy. With a personal fortune that is flirting with $300 billion, the Tesla CEO — the richest person on earth — has been lashing out at a Democratic proposal to tax the assets of billionaires like him. The idea behind the Democratic plan is to use
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — Britain has removed the seven remaining countries on its travel “red list.” The change means that travelers who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus will no longer have to quarantine in a government-approved hotel after arriving in the U.K. The government said Thursday that Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — Britain has removed the seven remaining countries on its travel “red list.” The change means that travelers who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus will no longer have to quarantine in a government-approved hotel after arriving in the U.K. The government said Thursday that Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru
Continue Reading By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Pitts is making a huge impact for the Atlanta Falcons. He’s posted two straight games with 100 yards receiving, the first rookie tight end to accomplish that feat since 1970. Last week, Pitts set a franchise record for a tight end with 163 yards receiving
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