Tour wins

While Friday’s race on the same course was marred by bad crashes involving Swiss skier Urs Kryenbühl and Ryan Cochran-Siegle of the United States, only three of 52 racers failed to finish Sunday’s downhill and all avoided injuries. … [Read more...] about Swiss skier Beat Feuz wins 2nd Kitzbühel downhill in 3 days

The Suns had a chance to take the lead when Abdel Nader was fouled on a 3-pointer from the corner, but he missed two of three free throws. Jokic's two free throws put Denver ahead 106-103 before Crowder responded with a 3 with 0.7 seconds left to tie it and force even more basketball. … [Read more...] about Jokic, Murray push Nuggets to 120-112 win over Suns in 2 OTs

“I went up against Instagram, and I actually came out victorious. I feel such a sense of fulfillment. My determination to expose these hideous double standards and Instagram’s contradictory and blurred guidelines has kept me up… a lot. I have felt a sense of responsibility to speak out against the social-media giants.” … [Read more...] about Nude Blogger Wins Censorship War With Instagram

"I don't want to talk about penalties," St. Louis coach Craig Berube. "It causes a lot of problems. I liked the third period for the most part. We played a smart third period. I'd like to get that next goal. I think we are just a little tentative at times." … [Read more...] about Krug, Perron lead Blues to 4-2 win over Kings

Go back to 1770. The people of Boston sought vengeance against the British soldiers, but instead got a fair trial in which revolutionary firebrand John Adams himself defended the British soldiers, who escaped punishment. “Facts are stubborn things,” Adams told the jury. The Constitution was ratified in spite of the 1787 riot, not because of it. Looming threats of violence in 1800 faded, and Thomas Jefferson walked to the Capitol for his inauguration. Aaron Burr’s plot fizzled when co-conspirators ratted him out, and though acquitted in a treason trial, he never wielded influence again. General Butler turned down money and power and stayed true to his oath. Bombs, threats and assassination attempts are blessedly rare. Those who seek to rob Black Americans of their rights lose ground every year. Yes, that battle goes on, but the forces of oppression are losing.  … [Read more...] about The beasts that lurk among us — and the American saga