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Gilroy California

National

Three dead, 15 wounded in shooting at California garlic festival

GILROY, Calif. (UPI) -- A gunman with a rifle killed at least three people and wounded 15 others at a California festival before being shot and killed by police, authorities said. Gilroy Police Chief Scot Smithee said a manhunt is underway for a second suspect though it is unknown if that person also opened fire on the crowd at the Gilroy Garlic Festival some 30 miles southeast of San Jose. "We believe there was a second individual involved in some […]

todayJuly 29, 2019 49

Jarran Reed

Football News

NFL: Seahawks defensive lineman Jarran Reed suspended six games

SEATTLE (UPI) -- The NFL suspended Seattle Seahawks standout defensive lineman Jarran Reed for the first six games of this season for violating the league's personal conduct policy. League sources told the NFL Network and ESPN on Monday that the violation stems from a 2017 domestic violence case in which Reed was accused of assault. Reed was not charged or arrested following the incident, but the NFL's personal conduct policy allows the league to discipline players regardless of the legal […]

todayJuly 23, 2019 31

Starbucks

Business & Lifestyle

Starbucks ceasing newspaper sales beginning in September

SEATTLE (UPI) -- Coffee brewing giant Starbucks announced Friday it will stop selling newspapers in the cafes at U.S. stores in September. Starbucks said the decision was made due to "changing customer behavior." For years, the Seattle-based chain has sold physical copies of The New York Times, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal on cafe newsstands. All three will be removed. "We are always looking at what we offer our customers in our stores and making adjustments," Starbucks spokeswoman […]

todayJuly 13, 2019 95

Ronald Reagan

National

Aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan arrives in Australia

BRISBANE, Australia (UPI) -- The USS Ronald Reagan, the only aircraft carrier permanently based outside the United States, and its accompanying ships and planes arrived in Brisbane, Australia, for a regularly scheduled port visit ahead of an exercise. The USS Ronald Reagan and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville pulled into Brisbane on Friday for the visit, days before it will participate in the Talisman Sabre 2019 exercise. One day earlier, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell docked in […]

todayJuly 8, 2019 65

Women's World Cup

Entertainment

US wins fourth Women’s World Cup title, defeating Netherlands 2-0

LYON, France (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The women's team representing the United States has secured its fourth FIFA Women's World Cup title and second consecutive title, attaining victory against The Netherlands by a score of 2-0 Sunday. The title match between the defending champions and the northern European team was scoreless at the end of the first 45 minutes, but would not remain deadlocked at 0-0 for long. A video review revealed that Netherlands player Stefanie van der Gragt kicked the […]

todayJuly 7, 2019 44

Al Horford

National

Al Horford, Philadelphia 76ers agree to four-year, $109 million contract

PHILADELPHIA (UPI) -- The Philadelphia 76ers are signing veteran center Al Horford to a four-year contract, league sources told ESPN and the Philadelphia Inquirer on Sunday. The five-time All-Star selection agreed to a four-year, $97 million deal with the Sixers, according to ESPN. He could make up to $109 million with championship bonuses. Horford, 33, will leave the Boston Celtics after three seasons. He declined his $30 million player option for next season to become a free agent. The 76ers […]

todayJuly 1, 2019 76

Trevor Rosenthal

MiLB News

Tigers expected to sign former All-Star closer Trevor Rosenthal

DETROIT (UPI) -- The Detroit Tigers are expected to sign former All-Star closer Trevor Rosenthal to a Minor League contract. MLB Network and The Detroit News reported Thursday night the longtime Cardinals reliever is finalizing a deal with the Tigers. Rosenthal, 29, was released by the Nationals on Sunday after posting a 22.74 ERA in 12 games. Rosenthal saved 121 games in St. Louis from 2012 to 2017. He was named to the 2015 All-Star Game and recorded a career-high […]

todayJune 28, 2019 23

Kawhi Leonard

National

Kawhi Leonard requests meeting with Lakers’ Buss, Johnson

TORONTO/LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Toronto Raptors superstar forward Kawhi Leonard has requested a meeting with Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and former president of basketball operations Magic Johnson as free agency nears, league sources told ESPN and the Los Angeles Times on Friday. Leonard made a personal request that only Buss and Johnson would be involved in the meeting, according to ESPN. Lakers superstar LeBron James and soon-to-be teammate Anthony Davis also are expected to be part of the […]

todayJune 28, 2019 96

St. Louis Blues

MLB News

St. Louis Blues celebrate Stanley Cup win with Cardinals at Busch Stadium

ST. LOUIS (UPI) -- The St. Louis Cardinals welcomed the Stanley Cup champion Blues to Busch Stadium on Wednesday in celebration of the team's win over the Boston Bruins. Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo, Conn Smythe winner Ryan O'Reilly and forward Patrick Maroon brought the Stanley Cup trophy with them as they interacted with the Cardinals before their game against the Oakland Athletics. The Cardinals, who won the 2011 World Series, paired their trophy with the Cup. Yadier Molina, Dexter Fowler […]

todayJune 26, 2019 81

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