American Jack Sock reaches Paris finals, but John Isner loses in semis
Paris • Qualifier Filip Krajinovic reached the Paris Masters final after upsetting John Isner 6-4, 6-7 (2), 7-6 (5) on Saturday.Isner was also playing for a berth in the elite eight-man ATP Finals, and...
View ArticleA Pulitzer-winning columnist took jabs at Sarah Huckabee Sanders's weight and...
"Sarah Huckabee Sanders does not look like the kind of woman Donald Trump would choose as his chief spokesperson." So began the Wednesday morning column of Los Angeles Times writer David Horsey.That...
View ArticleTribune Editorial: Don’t make schools needlessly debate good science
It’s time to update science education standards, and that means another burst of hysteria. We were here just a couple of years ago with middle schools, and now we’re back again for elementary and high...
View ArticleThe abridged history of Twitter's 11 minutes without @realDonaldTrump
Thursday was, by all accounts, a mostly normal day on Twitter for President Donald Trump.Early in the afternoon, he took to his favorite social media platform and congratulated the Houston Astros on...
View ArticleIn Year 2, the Jazz and Stars are starting to become connected at the hip
It’s at least two hours from Grand Rapids to Detroit, but it felt even further for Nate Wolters.The Minnesota-born point guard played 12 games for the Pistons’ D League affiliate, somewhat fittingly...
View ArticleJohnson still 2 options for chance at 8th NASCAR Cup title
Fort Worth, Texas • Jimmie Johnson still has two very conceivable options for a chance to race for his record-breaking eighth NASCAR Cup Series championship.Win one of the next two races, or just be in...
View Article‘Termination of chaos’: How daylight saving solved America's clock craziness
One of the crazier facts about life in America is this: For roughly two decades, nobody had any clue what time it was.In office buildings, it could be 4 p.m. on one floor and 5 p.m. on another — an...
View ArticleCommentary: Trump’s presidency is dangerous for the planet
Recent leaks from cabinet members and high ranking congressional Republicans have highlighted the fact that having the enormous power of the American presidency in the hands of Donald Trump places us...
View ArticleUtah Republican Party switches gears again, saying it will continue lawsuit...
Division among Utah Republicans appeared near breaking point Saturday as factions within the party fought over a state elections law and legal challenge that has created a mountain of debt.The party...
View ArticleFrance charges IOC member, former Olympic sprinter in corruption probe
Paris • IOC member Frankie Fredericks was handed preliminary charges on Friday in a French investigation into vote-buying around the decision to award the 2016 Olympics to Rio de Janeiro.An official...
View ArticleSouth Summit routs Grand County to reach fifth straight title game
Ogden • South Summit quarterback Kael Atkinson opened his shoulders while running to his left and tossed an 8-yard pass on a line to Cole Reidhead as he darted across the end zone.That was one of five...
View ArticleFalk leads No. 25 Washington St. over No. 18 Stanford 24-21
Pullman, Wash. • Luke Falk led No. 25 Washington State on a 94-yard drive in the fourth quarter that produced the winning points in a 24-21 victory over No. 18 Stanford on Saturday.Washington State...
View ArticleCommentary: Data on refugee resettlement is lacking
Resettling refugees has become harder to justify, but not for the reasons you may expect. Lost in the passionate rhetoric of lobbyists, politicians and humanitarian agencies are statistics and...
View ArticleBrowns give injured lineman Joe Thomas a $3 million raise
Cleveland • Injured Pro Bowl tackle Joe Thomas has received a $3 million raise from the Cleveland Browns.Thomas recently had surgery for a season-ending triceps injury. A team spokesman said Saturday...
View ArticleHe quit JetBlue by sliding out of a plane. Now he has advice for the rogue...
Steven Slater has some advice for the "rogue" Twitter employee who had apparently deactivated President Donald Trump's personal Twitter account on the person's last day of work.The former JetBlue...
View ArticleCollege basketball is back. Here are 16 hotshots and long shots to win the title
Looking at 16 teams with a chance of snipping the nets on the final night of the season. Do not confuse this for a top 16; there's a few long shots included.ArizonaEveryone keeps waiting for the...
View ArticleThe college basketball players you have to watch this season
Breaking down the players to know heading into the 2017-18 college basketball season:Five you already knowGrayson Allen, Duke • From Final Four hero to college basketball's biggest lightning rod, Allen...
View ArticleCantell’s 3 TD throws lead Weber St past E Washington 28-20
Cheney, Wash. • Stefan Cantwell threw three touchdown passes and David Jones ran 24 yards for a score with 2:26 left in the game and Weber State defeated Eastern Washington 28-20 on Saturday.Cantwell...
View ArticleDana Milbank: What’s in the tax reform bill for Johnny Lunchbucket?
Washington • Poor Johnny Lunchbucket. He’s been had.President Trump promised to look out for the forgotten man and to fix a “rigged” tax system. Now he and congressional Republicans have proposed a tax...
View ArticleTrump will arrive as charities flee Mar-a-Lago
Palm Beach, Fla. • It’s November, which means President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago is reopening after being closed during the brutal heat and humidity of Florida’s summer. If last season is a guide, the...
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