Former big-leaguer Jim Bouton, author of groundbreaking ‘Ball Four,’ dies at 80
Former New York Yankees pitcher Jim Bouton, whose irreverent, raunchy baseball memoir, “Ball Four,” attracted both hostility and acclaim, died on Wednesday at his home...
Nintendo shares jump on imminent launch of Switch Lite
Shares in Japan’s Nintendo Co rose more than 4% on Thursday after the company said it would soon launch Nintendo Switch Lite, a cheaper, handheld...
U.S. Air Force finds no evidence of sexual misconduct by top general
An Air Force investigation has found no evidence to support accusations of sexual misconduct against President Donald Trump’s nominee to become vice chairman of the...
Lockheed Martin to keep Pennsylvania plant open at Trump’s request
Lockheed Martin Corp has decided to keep the Sikorsky helicopter plant in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, open after U.S. President Donald Trump pressed its chief executive to...
NFL notebook: Rams’ Gurley unsure how knee will hold up
Todd Gurley, the Los Angeles Rams’ primary ballcarrier, said he isn’t certain how his arthritic knee will hold up over the long haul. An “arthritic...
U.S. oil hits highest in over a month amid Gulf of Mexico storm, Iran tensions
U.S. oil futures hit their highest in over a month on Thursday as a potential hurricane threatened crude output in the Gulf of Mexico and...
Iranian boats ‘harass’ British tanker in the Gulf: U.S. officials
Five boats believed to belong to Iranian Revolutionary Guards approached a British oil tanker in the Gulf on Wednesday and asked it to stop in...
NHL notebook: Penguins’ Cullen retires after 21 years
Matt Cullen, who was the oldest player in the NHL last season, retired Wednesday at the age of 42....
Report: Texans won’t hire GM in 2019
The Houston Texans will not hire a general manager for the 2019 season, instead opting to divide responsibilities among current front-office members, ESPN reported Wednesday....
Report: Spartans paid $1.2 million to settle Title IX disputes
Michigan State paid $1.2 million combined to a woman and a former football player after two Title IX investigations first exonerated the player, then reversed...