USSEL, France — Mathieu van der Poel timed his attack perfectly to win the hilly ninth stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish, while defending champion Tadej Pogacar kept the race leader’s yellow jersey on Sunday.

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — A second major title in a three-week stretch. The lowest round — an 11-under 60 — in an LPGA major.

Last month, the Texas State Board of Education adopted a required reading list that includes Bible stories and scriptures at every public-school grade level, from kindergarten through high school. In first grade, for example, students will learn about Jonah and the whale.

LONDON — Alexander Zverev was dealing with more than just defending champion Jannik Sinner on Sunday in the Wimbledon final.

Since it was first played in 1999, the annual MLB Futures Game has served as a venue for some of the best prospects in baseball to showcase their talents.

TOPEKA, Kan. — A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022 and spend about $40 million more to prevent future accidents.

The Pittsburgh Pirates pulled off an impressive feat on the eve of the All-Star break by sweeping the Milwaukee Brewers in Saturday’s doubleheader.

NORTH BERWICK, Scotland — Tom Kim played bogey-free during a tight race to the finish Sunday and closed with a 6-under 64 for a two-shot victory in the Scottish Open, his first PGA Tour title since the fall of 2023.

Owen Henne became draft eligible after his third season at Seton Hill, which proved to be a stepping-stone to a Division I program.

Beginning next spring, if the PIAA adopts several new rules, WPIAL baseball teams will have the option to use a 18-inch first base bag or a double-base. One or the other will be mandatory in 2027.

Kyle Casteel produced one of the best pitching efforts in WPIAL history this spring. He certainly caught the attention of MLB scouts.

PHILADELPHIA — Residents in some Philadelphia neighborhoods and surrounding counties were cleaning up Sunday from widespread damage caused by a line of severe, short thunderstorms that passed through.

WASHINGTON — Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican’s health.

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ATLANTA — It’s a World Cup semifinal lineup for the ages.

Ariana Grande has stepped away from American Horror Story Season 13, the long-awaited Coven sequel, due to a scheduling conflict with her Eternal Sunshine concert tour. The tour concludes August 23, leaving insufficient filming time before the FX series premieres September 24.

Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican's health.

Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander suffered a nondisplaced fracture in his left hand after being hit by a pitch on Sunday, manager Craig Albernaz said.

Indias government wants to shut down Delhis Gymkhana Club, which the prime minister calls a vestige of colonialism. Some members suspect a different motive.

For out-of-work factory workers in Kunshan, a region made rich by electronics manufacturing, a park is the only place to go.

Senator Lindsey Graham died on Saturday night, a day after returning from Ukraine and four months before he was to face re-election.

Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican's health.

Emergency crews responded to an incident that Houston TranStar described as a "Heavy Truck Accident" and a "Vehicle Fire" on IH-69 near Beltway 8.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Recent shootings, gun arrests, and other violent crimes have many Albany residents worried about safety in their own neighborhoods. Now, community leaders are working to change that. NEWS10s Amber Fisher spoke with residents who say they no longer feel safe in their neighborhoods, as well as with one local church thats [...]