ATLANTA — It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha all of his 40 years on Earth to make his World Cup debut.

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — The U.S. Open brought big wind and not nearly as much activity for a Monday, typical these days of practice rounds at majors that move to a different course each year.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is stepping up its surveillance of New World screwworm, seeking to work with the Department of Homeland Security to contain a growing outbreak threatening the nation’s cattle herd.

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Jackson Koivun was so good at Auburn he already locked up a PGA Tour card after his sophomore season. He just didn’t think he was ready, regardless of results that suggested differently.

A weekend BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon killed two people, one of them a daredevil athlete best known for performing onstage with Madonna at the 2012 Super Bowl, authorities said.

Questions about financial oversight, government accountability and the elimination of Duquesne’s city controller position dominated a public hearing Monday on the city’s proposed home rule charter.

Trib HSSN baseball player of the week – Charlie Manzi

Luciana Perry has never attended the U.S. Open Tennis Championship in Flushing, N.Y.

Trib HSSN softball player of the week – Haley Machajewski

Transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech this fall and instead will enter the NFL Supplemental Draft, ending an unprecedented legal fight over the college eligibility for a player who had acknowledged betting on college and pro sports, including some on his own team while at Indiana four years ago.

Barbara Walker said she had a lump in her throat before the news was delivered Monday night.

Local hidden gem businesses are what give our communities their charm, personality, and heart. They are the shops, services, and family-run companies that make our neighborhoods feel connected and special. Built by hardworking people who care deeply about what they do, these businesses bring passion, pride, and personal service to every customer.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Iran opened its politically charged World Cup by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night, overcoming two deficits and getting the tying goal from Mohammad Mohebbi in the 64th minute.

Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School.

Sutter Health Park, the Athletics’ temporary home in West Sacramento, Calif., quickly has developed a reputation for being a hitter-friendly MLB venue.

Bryce Nowicki found it difficult to summarize four years at Baldwin High School in just two minutes.

In late April, Joshua Good got a call from a parent at Ephrata Mennonite School: Two of their children had been diagnosed with measles.

Three men identified as part of a Romanian organized crime group are suspects in the theft of cash and credit cards from lockers at the Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park in December, according to a criminal complaint filed by Franklin Park police.

LONDON — Two men were convicted Monday of a plot orchestrated by a mysterious Russian-speaking figure to set fire to property linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

In a matter of weeks, Duquesne coach Dru Joyce III has shored up his men’s basketball roster for next season with the addition of three more players.

Local, state and University of Pittsburgh officials believe a tuition-free program for low-income students at Pitt regional campuses will improve academic accessibility, grow regional economies and close gaps in high-demand careers.

A two-mile segment of the Great Allegheny Passage will close to travelers next month in favor of a temporary shuttle service as contractors take preventative measures against landslides in the area.

The Pittsburgh Steelers added a rookie receiver with Western Pennsylvania roots.

Gatorade has selected its baseball and softball players of the year for Pennsylvania, and both honorees call Western Pennsylvania home.

Indiana Township residents may have to wait at least two months before action is taken on a proposed 172-unit planned residential development.