Wright leads Warriors past Heat 111-106 in OT
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Dorell Wright scored 20 points and made a season-high six 3-pointers, including a tying shot late in regulation, and the short-handed Golden State Warriors spoiled Dwyane Wade’s return with a 111-106 overtime victory over the Miami…
Rains kills at least 28 in southeastern Brazil
JAMAPARA, Brazil (AP) — A mudslide caused by two days of downpours has killed at least 13 people in a small town in southeastern Brazil, and another 11 are listed as missing, the head of the Rio de Janeiro state…
Carroll is happy at Liverpool says agent
Newcastle United and Andy Carroll’s agent have played down speculation the England international will return to Tyneside this month. Carroll became the most expensive British player when he joined Liverpool for £35 million last January but has failed to settle…
New snake in Tanzania: ‘Fierce, probably venomous’
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The world’s newest snake has menacing-looking yellow and black scales, dull green eyes and two spiky horns. And it’s named after a seven-year-old girl. Matilda’s Horned Viper was discovered in a small patch of southwest Tanzania…
Mexico kingpin Guzman ‘world’s most powerful’
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department called Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman “the world’s most powerful drug trafficker” Tuesday. The fugitive Sinaloa cartel leader also got a boost from Mexican actress Kate Del Castillo, who said…
Oakland Raiders fire first-year coach Hue Jackson
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Reggie McKenzie made clear on his first day as Raiders general manager that there’s a new regime in Oakland. Soon after officially signing his contract to be the first general manager since longtime owner Al Davis’…
Scots leader: Scotland must run independence vote
LONDON (AP) — Scottish leader Alex Salmond clashed with the British government Wednesday by insisting that the people of Scotland should set the terms of a referendum on independence, not British politicians. British Prime Minister David Cameron’s government favours allowing…
Henry’s return is a dream for Arsene
Arsene Wenger says Thierry Henry has added to his legendary status at Arsenal with his late winner in the FA Cup tie against Leeds United. The 34-year-old – back on a two-month loan deal from New York Red Bulls after…
Guantanamo closure hopes fade as prison turns 10
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Suleiman al-Nahdi waits with dozens of other prisoners in a seemingly permanent state of limbo five years after he was cleared for release from Guantanamo Bay. “I wonder if the U.S. government wants to…
Venus Williams pulls out of Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Venus Williams withdrew from the Australian Open on Monday, prolonging her absence from the tennis tour because of an autoimmune disease that can cause fatigue and joint pain. The seven-time Grand Slam title winner announced on…
