LGBTQ advocates say Mormon church's new transgender policies marginalize trans members
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued a slew of new guidelines which would limit the role of transgender members in local congregations.
Charley Hull shoots 67 to lead wind-swept Women's British Open. Nelly Korda is one back
Charley Hull rolled in a 6-foot putt on No. 18 for the last of her six birdies to shoot 5-under 67 and take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Women's British Open.
Paris Olympics Day 12: Quincy Hall gives Americans another come-from-behind gold
Quincy Hall became the latest American to electrify Olympic track and field with an out-of-nowhere comeback on Day 12 of the Paris Olympics.
Quincy Hall gets a gold in the Olympic 400 meters with yet another US comeback on the Paris track
Quincy Hall became the latest American to electrify Olympic track and field with an out-of-nowhere comeback, sprinting from far behind in the 400 meters to reel in three runners and capture the gold medal.
Athing Mu stumbles, falls in 800 meters and will not have chance to defend her Olympic title
Olympic champion Athing Muโs hopes for a repeat title came crashing down during the first lap of the 800-meter final at U.S. track trials.
Social media influencer says Dolphins' Tyreek Hill broke her leg during football drill at his home
A social media influencer is suing Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill over an alleged incident that happened at the starโs South Florida home last summer.
Adriรกn Beltrรฉ, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton on track for Hall of Fame election; Billy Wagner close
Adriรกn Beltrรฉ, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton appeared on track to gain election to Cooperstown on Tuesday, while Billy Wagner was likely to be right around the needed 75% threshold and Gary Sheffield was projected to fall short.
Baseball Hall of Fame to have retired players in May 25 tribute to Negro Leagues All-Star Game
Ken Griffey Jr. and Ozzie Smith have agreed to manage or coach in a May 25 tribute to he Negro Leagues All-Star Game at the Hall of Fameโs Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, New York.
Victor Wembanyama meets Tom Brady in New York City: โI really like the vibe from himโ
San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama met Hall-of-Fame quarterback Tom Brady on Tuesday night in the Big Apple.
Veteran shares opportunities for service members transitioning to civilian life in Military City USA
San Antonio is Military City USA, and our community has one of the countryโs largest active and retired military populations, but what happens after your service?
Mayor Ron Nirenberg throws first pitch at Missionsโ season opener; Nolan Ryan comments on new ownership
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg threw out a ceremonial first pitch to San Antonio Spurs great and Hall-of-Famer David Robinson at the San Antonio Missions season opener Tuesday night at Wolff Stadium.
Spursโ Tony Parker, Gregg Popovich, Becky Hammon expected to be part of 2023 Hall-of-Fame class
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will announce its class of enshrinees for 2023 on Saturday. Among the finalists: Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Dwyane Wade, Tony Parker and Gregg Popovich.
Women denied abortions sue Texas to clarify exceptions to the laws
Five women announced a new lawsuit Tuesday, marking the first time patients directly affected by new abortion laws have sought to challenge them in court.
Beltrรกn, Lackey lead 14 newcomers on Baseball Hall ballot
Carlos Beltrรกn, John Lackey and Jered Weaver are among 14 newcomers on the Baseball Writersโ Association of Americaโs Hall of Fame ballot in what could turn into an evaluation of the Houston Astrosโ cheating scandal.
Tenn. inmate's mutilation highlights prison mental care woes
Three years before Tennessee death row inmate Henry Hodges cut off his own penis during what his lawyer called a โpsychiatric disturbance,โ a fellow prisoner told a federal judge that Hodges was being mistreated.
How Texasโ abortion laws turned a heartbreaking fetal diagnosis into a cross-country journey
โIt was just a matter of time before the baby died, or maybe Iโd have to go through the trauma of carrying to term knowing I wasnโt bringing a baby home,โ said 27-year-old Lauren Hall. โI couldnโt do that.โ
Fiesta Noche del Rio music revue celebrates 65 years in San Antonio
The annual Fiesta Noche del Rio, the cityโs longest-running outdoor musical revue, will host a performance Saturday night at the Arneson River Theater.
Oregon ballot fiasco highlights 'invisible' election chiefs
Voters in an Oregon county where a ballot-printing error delayed primary results for nearly two weeks have elected the same county clerk five times in the past 20 years despite missteps that impacted two previous elections and cost taxpayers $100,000.
Carnegie Hall reopens in October after 19-month closure
Carnegie Hall will resume performances in October following a 1 1/2-year closure caused by the coronavirus pandemic but with a limited schedule of recitals and small ensembles until large orchestras return in January.
It's time: Duncan, Bryant, Garnett to enter Hall of Fame
Vanessa Bryant got a private tour to see some of the newly remodeled Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday, viewing the exhibit that will honor the life and legacy of her late husband before the rest of the world gets their first look.
Ex-chief: Dallas cop kept on job to not tip him off to probe
Hall's explanation came hours after Riser, 36, was arrested on two counts of capital murder. โIt took persistence and months of dedication to accomplish, and the people of Dallas are safe because of it,โ Hall said. AdThree men were charged with capital murder in the killing of Saenz: Kevin Kidd, 32; Emmanuel Kilpatrick, 34; and Jermon Simmons, 38. Kidd and Simmons are jailed on capital murder charges stemming from the killings of Saenz and the father and son. Instead, the man told investigators that Riser offered to pay him a total of $9,500 to kidnap and kill Douglas and later Saenz, the affidavit says.
US government executes man convicted of killing Texas teen
Late Thursday, Hall was put to death for abducting and killing the teenager, Lisa Rene. His was the eighth federal execution this year since the Trump administration revived a process that had been used just three times in the past 56 years. A judgeโs stay over concerns about the execution drug gave Hall a reprieve, but for less than six hours. Hall was among five men convicted in the abduction and death of Lisa Rene in 1994. Lisa Rene was home, alone.
Sabres agree to sign Taylor Hall to 1-year, $8 million deal
BUFFALO, N.Y. โ The Buffalo Sabres are banking on Taylor Hall to turn what was a long and unsettled offseason into a far brighter immediate future. Buffalo became the surprise team to win the Hall free-agency sweepstakes by signing the 10th-year forward and six-time 20-goal-scorer to a one-year, $8 million contract Sunday night. The deal came together after the Sabres made landing Hall their top priority in free agency, with second-year coach Ralph Krueger playing an integral role. Krueger was an assistant in Edmonton during Hall's rookie season, and then spent the 2012-13 lockout shortened year as the Oilers coach. The Sabres entered free agency about $26 million under the NHLโs salary $81.5 million cap, and are currently projected to have about $14 million of space available following Hallโs addition.
Kitata upsets Kipchoge to win London Marathon
Kenya's Brigid Kosgei crosses the line to win the London Marathon in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (Richard Heathcote/Pool via AP)LONDON โ Eliud Kipchoge's four-year winning run at the London Marathon ended Sunday as Shura Kitata emerged from the rain and the gloom to become the new champion. Kipchoge, the Kenyan who has had not lost a marathon in seven years, dropped off the pace around the 22-mile mark. The 35-year-old world record holder had no answer as a seven-strong lead group edged away from him, and he ended up finishing down in eighth. In the women's race, Kosgei broke for home with seven miles to go leaving Chepngetich, who had looked the stronger in the middle stages of the race, far behind.
Original 9, Hewitt, Raymond among nominees for tennis Hall
NEWPORT, R.I. โ Billie Jean King and the other members of the Original 9 who laid the groundwork for the womenโs professional tennis tour are the first group nominated together for the International Tennis Hall of Fame. They join Jonas Bjorkman, Sergi Brugera, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Lleyton Hewitt, Lisa Raymond and the late Dennis Van der Meer on the ballot announced Monday for the Hallโs Class of 2021. That group and Van der Meer, who advocated for a universal teaching method in tennis, were nominated in the Contributor Category. Van der Meer died last year. The full ballot now goes to the official voting group โ which includes tennis journalists, historians and Hall of Fame members โ and fans can vote online in the Player Category from Oct. 1-25.