Shoppers increased their spending at a better-than-expected pace in August from July, helped by back-to-school purchases, … Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July even as tariffs hurt jobs and lead to price hikesRead more
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Herbert and strong defense lead Chargers to 20-9 win over Raiders
LAS VEGAS — Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley, battling fever and an illness, set the tone on … Herbert and strong defense lead Chargers to 20-9 win over RaidersRead more
Nico Hoerner’s 3 RBIs lead Cubs to 4-3 win over fading Rays
CHICAGO — Nico Hoerner had three RBIs, including a go-ahead, two-run double in the seventh inning … Nico Hoerner’s 3 RBIs lead Cubs to 4-3 win over fading RaysRead more
Blame game after acts of political violence can lead to further attacks, experts warn
DENVER — From the moment conservative activist and icon Charlie Kirk was felled by an assassin’s … Blame game after acts of political violence can lead to further attacks, experts warnRead more
Lynx, Aces, Liberty lead WNBA title odds as playoffs begin
LAS VEGAS — If New York played like a team on a mission last season on … Lynx, Aces, Liberty lead WNBA title odds as playoffs beginRead more
Wannasaen maintains Queen City lead, with fellow Thai star Thitikul and Hull making big moves
MAINEVILLE, Ohio — Chanettee Wannasaen maintained a two-shot lead Friday in the Kroger Queen City Championship, … Wannasaen maintains Queen City lead, with fellow Thai star Thitikul and Hull making big movesRead more
Mendoza, Cooper lead No. 22 Indiana to 73-0 victory over overmatched Indiana State
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Fernando Mendoza threw five first-half touchdown passes, Omar Cooper Jr. tied an Indiana … Mendoza, Cooper lead No. 22 Indiana to 73-0 victory over overmatched Indiana StateRead more
Luzardo’s 10-strikeout gem after rugged start helps Phillies sweep Mets to extend NL East lead
PHILADELPHIA — Jesús Luzardo had no idea he was perfect — well, at least over the … Luzardo’s 10-strikeout gem after rugged start helps Phillies sweep Mets to extend NL East leadRead more
Montgomery and Teel drive in 2 runs each to lead White Sox over Rays 5-1
Colson Montgomery and Kyle Teel drove in two runs each to back 5 2/3 scoreless innings … Montgomery and Teel drive in 2 runs each to lead White Sox over Rays 5-1Read more
Arozarena’s 4 RBIs lift Mariners over Cards 5-3 as Seattle closes within 1 game of AL West lead
Randy Arozarena hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the third inning as part of a … Arozarena’s 4 RBIs lift Mariners over Cards 5-3 as Seattle closes within 1 game of AL West leadRead more