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Trump raises prospect of demolishing iconic Kennedy Center
President Donald Trump's administration suggested Tuesday that the Kennedy Center in Washington could be demolished if courts block his plans to overhaul the performing arts landmark.
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The PGA Tour season from 2028 will culminate in a new matchplay tournament that pits the world's top golfers against one another across two weeks, chief executive officer Brian Rolapp announced Tuesday.
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Tottenham's Premier League title credentials face Chelsea test
Tottenham lived up to pre-season hype they could challenge for the Premier League title by going top of the table on the opening weekend of the season, but face a truer test of their credentials away to Chelsea on Sunday.
Cheika expects Pumas to front up against Australia
Argentina need to improve up front if they are to avoid another defeat against Australia in the Rugby Championship in San Juan on Saturday, according to their coach Michael Cheika.
Wolfsburg’s Kovac returns to Bayern Munich with a point to prove
When new Wolfsburg coach Niko Kovac makes his return to the Allianz Arena to take on Bayern this Sunday, he is unlikely to receive the warm welcome former double winners would usually be afforded.
Kyrgios schools de Minaur to reach Montreal quarter-finals, Ruud advances
Nick Kyrgios crushed fellow Australian Alex de Minaur 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP Montreal Masters.
Late eagle lifts Kim to share of Memphis lead
South Korean Kim Si-woo holed out for eagle from the fairway at the 18th hole on Thursday to grab a share of the first-round lead alongside J.J. Spaun at the US PGA Tour St. Jude Championship.
Swiatek ambushed by Brazil's Haddad Maia in Toronto
Brazilian outsider Beatriz Haddad Maia toppled world number one Iga Swiatek 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the WTA Toronto Masters.
EV maker Rivian's losses nearly triple to $1.7 bn as production ramps
Electric automaker Rivian on Thursday said its losses had nearly tripled to $1.7 billion in the second quarter, but that it is on the road to meeting production goals.
US attorney general says 'personally approved' Trump home search
US Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday he had "personally approved" the dramatic raid on Donald Trump's Florida estate and, in a highly unusual move, was requesting the warrant justifying the search be made public.
Rain break sparks Ruud's rally past Bautista Agut
Casper Ruud kept his ATP Montreal Masters title hopes alive on Thursday as he duelled for more than three hours to overcome Roberto Bautista Agut 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 in the third round.
FIFA officially advances World Cup by a day for Qatar
FIFA on Thursday officially brought forward the opening match of this year's World Cup by one day to November 20 in a rare schedule change so that hosts Qatar feature in the gala game.
France's 'Little Nicolas' illustrator Jean-Jacques Sempe dies aged 89
Jean-Jacques Sempe, who illustrated the much-loved "Little Nicolas" series of French children's books, has died aged 89, his biographer told AFP on Thursday.
Swiss mountain pass ice to melt completely within weeks
The thick layer of ice that has covered a Swiss mountain pass for centuries will have melted away completely within a few weeks, a ski resort said Thursday.
Australia recall O'Connor to face Argentina
Versatile veteran back James O'Connor will make his first start this year for Australia against Argentina after coach Dave Rennie made four changes to his team named on Thursday.
NBA to retire 11-time champ Bill Russell's jersey
The NBA will honor Celtics great and civil rights activist Bill Russell by retiring his No. 6 jersey throughout the league, making him the first player to receive the honor.
Brook, Duckett make South Africa toil in heat of Test warm-up
Harry Brook and Ben Duckett hit centuries as England Lions piled up 672 all out against South Africa at Canterbury in a warm-up for next week's first Test.
Late eagle lifts Kim to share of early Memphis lead
South Korean Kim Si-woo holed out for eagle from the fairway at the 18th hole on Thursday to grab a share of the early first-round lead alongside J.J. Spaun at the US PGA Tour St. Jude Championship.
Second Lady Gaga dog-napper jailed
A second man charged with stealing Lady Gaga's dogs in an episode during which her dog-walker was shot was jailed Thursday after admitting to his part in the robbery.
Gauff overcomes serving gaffes to reach Toronto quarter-finals
Coco Gauff survived 15 double-faults on Thursday to squeeze out a 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4) win over Aryna Sabalenka to reach the WTA Montreal Masters quarter-finals.
California plans to boost water supply as drought bites
More than two decades of devastating drought worsened by man-made climate change mean California must harvest, recycle and desalinate much more water, the state's governor said Thursday.
Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall finalize divorce
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and model Jerry Hall have finalized their divorce after six years of marriage, Hall's lawyer said Thursday.
Razzetti claims European 400m medley gold, Hosszu wins 97th medal
Alberto Razzetti won the men's 400m medley as the hosts claimed two medals on Thursday in the opening final of the European swimming championships in Rome.
Buccaneer Brady excused from pre-season practice
Superstar quarterback Tom Brady missed Tampa Bay Buccaneers' second joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday in a pre-planned decision to allow him to deal with "personal things".
Buccaneer Brady excused pre-season practice
Superstar quarterback Tom Brady missed Tampa Bay Buccaneers' second joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday in a pre-planned decision to allow him to deal with "personal things".
Razzetti claims European 400m medley gold
Alberto Razzetti won the men's 400m medley as the hosts claimed two medals on Thursday in the opening final of the European swimming championships in Rome.
France gets help from EU neighbours as wildfires rage
Firefighting teams and equipment from six EU nations started to arrive in France on Thursday to help battle a spate of wildfires, including a fierce blaze in the parched southwest that has forced thousands to evacuate.
Obstructions slow bid to save trapped Mexican miners
Rescuers trying to enter a flooded Mexican coal mine where 10 workers have been trapped for more than a week have encountered obstructions blocking their advance, authorities said Thursday.
France gets boost from EU neighbours as wildfires rage
Six EU nations are sending firefighting teams and equipment to France as it battles a spate of wildfires, including a fierce blaze in the parched southwest that has forced thousands to evacuate, officials said Thursday.
Arctic warming four times faster than rest of Earth: study
The Arctic has warmed nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet over the last 40 years, according to research published Thursday that suggests climate models are underestimating the rate of polar heating.
Armed client holds Lebanon bank staff hostage to access savings
An armed customer threatening to set himself ablaze held bank workers hostage throughout the day Thursday in Lebanon's capital, demanding to withdraw his trapped savings to pay hospital fees, security sources and a family member said.
Blinken says backing for armed groups in DRC must 'cease'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that support for armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo must cease, as he held talks with Rwanda over accusations it is backing rebels in the troubled country.
'Mac is back': McDonald's plans 'phased' reopening in Ukraine
McDonald's announced plans Thursday for a "phased" partial reopening of restaurants in Ukraine, where operations have been shuttered since February due to the Russian invasion.
Sterling could not waste peak years at Man City on the bench
Raheem Sterling revealed on Thursday that his move to Chelsea came about after growing frustrated at his limited playing time at Manchester CIty.