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NWSL submits request for lower-tier women's league to develop players

NWSL submits request for lower-tier women's league to develop players

The National Women's Soccer League has asked U.S. Soccer to sanction a lower division women's professional soccer league that could launch as early as next year. The six-team league would sit on the second tier of the U.S.
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Kennedy Center events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration have been canceled, organizers say

Kennedy Center events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration have been canceled, organizers say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Organizers and the Kennedy Center have canceled a week’s worth of events celebrating LGBTQ+ rights for this summer’s World Pride festival in Washington, D.C.
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Steve Kerr comes to Jalen Brunson's defense a day after Knicks guard jeered by Pistons fans

Steve Kerr comes to Jalen Brunson's defense a day after Knicks guard jeered by Pistons fans

DETROIT (AP) — New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson was booed almost every time he touched the ball in Game 3 against the Detroit Pistons .
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About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing

About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing

VATICAN CITY (AP) — More than 250,000 people paid their last respects to Pope Francis over three days of public viewing by ordinary mourners, church and political leaders that ended Friday, when his coffin was sealed ahead of his state funeral in St.
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Student gospel singers take stage at New Orleans festival known for celebrity acts

Student gospel singers take stage at New Orleans festival known for celebrity acts

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival each spring is known for hosting some of the world's most famous jazz, funk and rock acts. Yet it's also become a showcase for lesser-known talent: local schoolchildren.
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Tesla could benefit the most from new rules on reporting of self-driving car crashes

Tesla could benefit the most from new rules on reporting of self-driving car crashes

NEW YORK (AP) — Rule changes announced by the Trump administration this week could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, with Tesla potentially emerging as the main beneficiary.
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Donald Trump's trip to Pope Francis' funeral puts a sharper focus on their clashes over the years

Donald Trump's trip to Pope Francis' funeral puts a sharper focus on their clashes over the years

WASHINGTON (AP) — The day before he died, in his final public address, Pope Francis expressed an Easter Sunday message of unity and an appeal for the marginalized and migrants.
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Donald Trump's trip to Pope Francis' funeral puts a sharper focus on their clashes over the years

Donald Trump's trip to Pope Francis' funeral puts a sharper focus on their clashes over the years

WASHINGTON (AP) — The day before he died, in his final public address, Pope Francis expressed an Easter Sunday message of unity and an appeal for the marginalized and migrants.
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Thousands gather in New Mexico for the largest powwow in North America

Thousands gather in New Mexico for the largest powwow in North America

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Thousands of people are gathering in New Mexico for a celebration showcasing Native American and Indigenous dancers, musicians and artisans from around the world.
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Blue Jays RHP Max Scherzer throws 27 pitches off a mound as he recovers from right thumb injury

Blue Jays RHP Max Scherzer throws 27 pitches off a mound as he recovers from right thumb injury

NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer threw 27 pitches off the mound Friday and Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said it was a step in the right direction as the right-hander recovers from a troublesome thumb.
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