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RENO, Nevada: A Tesla Cybertruck crashed in Reno, Nevada, while using the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature. The truck failed to merge...
Navy jet crashes off San Diego; crew ejects, rescued by boat
LOS ANGELES, California: Two crew members ejected from a Navy jet before it crashed into the ocean near San Diego this week. A sportfishing...
Prolific Djordje Mihailovic leads Rapids against St. Louis City
(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) The Colorado Rapids are coming off a 2024 season that saw them make the playoffs, while St....
Houston Dynamo, FC Dallas sport new looks for Texas Derby
(Photo credit: Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) There will be plenty of new faces in different places...
Revs, Nashville SC return to action after roster makeovers
(Photo credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images) The New England Revolution and Nashville SC were two of the worst teams in the Eastern...
Hornets look to get back on track vs. Blazers
(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) After snapping a 15-game losing streak in Portland last season, the Charlotte Hornets take...
Austin FC, Sporting Kansas City begin quest to return to playoffs
(Photo credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images) A pair of teams that finished outside the playoff picture in the Western Conference...
Spring training roundup: Rockies drop 12 on Arizona
(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images) The Colorado Rockies broke a tie game by scoring six runs in the top of the ninth inning...
Spring training notebook: Yankees trim facial hair policy
(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) Four months after they nicked themselves with poor defensive play in the deciding game...
Jaguars name Rams' James Gladstone as new general manager
(Photo credit: Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Former Los Angeles Rams executive James Gladstone...
Brad Marchand, Bruins reclaim TD Garden for clash with Ducks
(Photo credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images) Two nights after TD Garden hosted the thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off finale, the Boston...
New-look Lakers out to change fortunes against Nuggets
(Photo credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images) The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets have forged a rivalry through their playoff...
Dodgers RHP Bobby Miller improving after being hit by line drive
(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) Los Angeles right-hander Bobby Miller has a residual headache but no fracture or significant...
Los Angeles mayor ousts fire chief for response to deadly fires
LOS ANGELES — Six weeks after the most destructive wildfire in city history, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ousted the city's fire chief...
U.S. sports betting soars 23.6% amid alarming rise in addiction
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Americans are gambling on sports in record numbers, which has coincided with a rapid increase...
Shaky 76ers tied with lowly Nets entering matchup
(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images) The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets likely did not expect to be tied in the standings...
Reds manager asks veterans to pass on ABS challenges
(Photo credit: Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Reds manager Terry Francona plans to opt out of...
U.S.-CALIFORNIA-LONG BEACH-AWARD-WINNING U.S. PHOTOGRAPHERS-CHINA STORIES-EXHIBITION-STORYTELLING EVENT
(250221) -- LONG BEACH (U.S.), Feb. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Michael Nelson (1st L, Rear), a recipient of the U.S. National Press Photographers...
Veteran actor Peter Jason no more
Los Angeles [US], February 21 (ANI): Veteran actor Peter Jason has passed away. He was 80. Peter is best known for starring in nine...
Grammy winner Doechii reveals how finding a stage name helped her to overcome suicidal thoughts during teenage years
Washington DC [US], February 21 (ANI): Rapper Doechii revealed how finding her stage name helped her overcome suicidal thoughts when...
Reports: Saints to tab Brandon Staley as defensive coordinator
(Photo credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images) The New Orleans Saints are hiring Brandon Staley as their defensive coordinator, multiple...
Penn State puts new outlook up against energized Minnesota
(Photo credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images) Coming off its best game in weeks, visiting Penn State aims to ride the momentum into...
Randeep Hooda recalls working in 'Highway'
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 21 (ANI): Randeep Hooda took a stroll down memory lane and recalled collaborating with Imtiaz...
"I think it's kind of incredible": Leighton Meester on meeting young 'Gossip Girl' fans decades after show concluded
Washington DC [US], February 21 (ANI): Actress Leighton Meester expressed her amazement after being recognised by young fans for her...
Meghan Markle gives fans glimpse of her future plans; take a look
Washington [US], February 21 (ANI): Meghan Markle is all set for new experiences as she treated fans to her Vision Board for 2025....
Red Wings begin rare playoff push against Wild
(Photo credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images) The Detroit Red Wings entered the two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament...
Tony Finau joins TGL's Los Angeles GC for one match
(Photo credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images) Tony Finau signed a one-match contract to compete with Los Angeles Golf Club against New...
Khris Middleton likely to make Wizards' debut vs. Bucks
(Photo credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images) Two teams that swapped key starters two weeks ago will return to the court on Friday...
'Mother India', 'DDLJ' to be screened at The Academy Museum
New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): Indian iconic films such as 'Mother India', 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'Devdas', and 'Dilwale Dulhaniya...
FC Cincinnati, Red Bulls boast high-priced additions
(Photo credit: Jeff Swinger-Imagn Images) For FC Cincinnati and the New York Red Bulls, their performances in 2024 seemed like a...
LeBron James pours in 40 as Lakers down Blazers
(Photo credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images) LeBron James scored 40 points for the second time since turning 40 and also grabbed eight...
NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo sparks Bucks in return
(Photo credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images) Giannis Antetokounmpo returned following a six-game absence and scored 23 points in...
Behind Nikola Jokic, Nuggets handle Hornets, extend win streak
(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) Nikola Jokic produced 29 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists, Jamal Murray scored 34, and...
No. 20 Maryland dominates on the glass, takes down USC
(Photo credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images) No. 20 Maryland opened both halves of Thursday's Big Ten Conference matchup with Southern...
Giannis Antetokounmpo returns, leads Bucks past Clippers
(Photo credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images) Giannis Antetokounmpo returned following a six-game absence and scored 23 points in...
Cubs-Dodgers spring opener features pitch challenge debut
(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) Gage Workman connected for an opposite-field, two-run home run in the fifth inning and...
Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 15 Tennessee fends off No. 18 Tide
(Photo credit: Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Jewel Spear scored 20 points and Talaysia Cooper...
Minnesota United, LAFC have high hopes after playoff runs
(Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images) The teams that lost in the semifinals of the MLS Cup Western Conference playoffs last season...
Jazz-Thunder could feature Williams brothers' first matchup
(Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images) At least one family is hoping the third time will be the charm when the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma...
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