King’s reign tackles struggles at SUNY

Firestorms have embroiled John B. King Jr. in every leadership role he has accepted over the last decade. During his controversial stint as New York state Education Commissioner from 2011 to 2014, ... Read More

Williams: Youth gun violence is robbing Richmond of a piece of its future

When folks long for the good old days of a fistfight, or look at Richmond's triple-digit homicide era of the 1990s as a time of relative sanity, you know we've ... Read More

Macron says Olympic opening ceremony could be moved

French President Emmanuel Macron says the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics planned on the River Seine could be shifted instead to the Stade de France if the security threat is deemed too high. Read More

Democrats expected to quickly end Mayorkas trial; ABBA, Blondie, Notorious B.I.G. honored; Whitey Herzog dies | Hot off the Wire podcast

Senate Democrats could end the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas before arguments even begin. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is expected on Wednesday to call ... Read More

Mississippi Thunder Speedway: IRA 410 Winged Sprints kicks off season Friday

This season’s schedule kicks off Friday with the return of the Interstate Racing Association for the Bumper to Bumper IRA 410 Winged Sprint Series’ inaugural Spring Sizzler. Read More

Paris opening ceremony on river Seine to go nearly 4 hours

With sunset and moonlight gleaming on the river, the grandiose opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics will last nearly four hours. A total of 205 delegations will parade on more than 80 boats on the ... Read More

WADA confirms clearing Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Games

The world's top anti-doping regulator says 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for a banned heart medication because it agreed with Chinese ... Read More

Bryan holds early lead in Dominican Republic

Their grandfather is Charles Coody, the 1971 Masters champion. The RBC Heritage at Harbour Town is known for being a big exhale from the Masters. Perhaps the Dominican Republic had some of that vibe ... Read More

FC Tulsa advances, receives unusual U.S. Open Cup assignment | Barry Lewis' three takeaways

Late in the match, Hailstorm coach Eamon Zayed was ejected for a second yellow card. But before FC Tulsa plays its next U.S. Open cup match, it will will play three USL games, starting at 5 p.m. Read More

Chicago’s response to migrant influx stirs longstanding frustrations among Black residents

Chicago spent hundreds of millions to provide migrants with housing and health care, stirring resentment among Black residents who feel the city has long been indifferent to their needs. Read More

Poston leads at Hilton Head; Masters champ Scheffler down 6

Scottie Scheffler is wiped out from his emotional Masters win and he's already back to work. He hit a shank. He was annoyed by mud balls. He still managed a 69 and trails J.T. Poston by six shots ... Read More