By SOPHIA TAREEN CHICAGO (AP) — One of Chicago’s most infamous gang leaders is among the people to receive commutations this week from President Donald Trump, a puzzling move that has raised questions about whether Larry Hoover will be freed. … Continued
Major League Baseball is investing in Athletes Unlimited to support its softball league that will debut next month, its first comprehensive partnership with a professional women’s sports circuit. MLB said Thursday it was making a strategic investment in the Athletes … Continued
By MAE ANDERSON and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO NEW YORK (AP) — Businesses rattled by President Donald Trump’s on again, off again tariffs absorbed more jolts on Thursday after a U.S. appeals court temporarily blocked a federal court order that would have … Continued
By MARI YAMAGUCHI TOKYO (AP) — Japan said Tuesday it plans to use some slightly radioactive soil stored near the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant on flower beds at Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s office to show it is safe to reuse. … Continued
While St. Paul and Minneapolis will provide the primary venues for the 2026 World Juniors, organizers talked from the get-go of efforts to make the tournament an event that celebrates hockey all across the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota. Those … Continued
Entering an offseason in which he’s set to likely decline his $15 million player option for next season and enter free agency, Naz Reid is ready for more. More money, more responsibility, more playing time. The question is whether he … Continued