Cubs will leave Schwarber’s home run ball on top of scoreboard

In a scene reminiscent of “The Natural,” Chicago Cubs rookie Kyle Schwarber crushed a mammoth home run Tuesday night to help seal Chicago’s National League Division Series-clinching win over the rival St. Louis Cardinals.

 
US appeals court to reconsider New Jersey sports betting bid

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday agreed to review its previous decision blocking legal sports betting in New Jersey, in a case closely watched by other states wishing to legalize such gambling.

PokerStars owner calls for more regulation of daily fantasy sports

The owner of online gaming giant PokerStars said daily fantasy sports needs to be regulated after questions surfaced in recent weeks over the activity’s legality and incidents surrounding the industry’s two largest operators.

Judas Priest’s music holds timeless appeal for metal fans

At this stage of his career, Rob Halford, the frontman of Judas Priest who’s widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential metal singers of all time, could easily switch on the cruise control and coast into what could reasonably be considered the twilight of his career.

Here’s how to watch Rangers-Blue Jays Game 5

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre today in win-or-go-home Game 5 of the American League Division Series. Here’s everything you need to know to catch the action.

MW Men’s Basketball Media Day 2

Day 2 of the Mountain West media days tips off Wednesday with players and coaches from conference co-champions San Diego State and Boise State, as well as Colorado State, Air Force, UNR and Wyoming.

 
UK’s first Ebola victim readmitted to hospital, deemed ‘critically ill’

About nine months ago, Pauline Cafferkey was discharged from a London hospital — seemingly signaling her victory in beating Ebola. Now, not only is Cafferkey back in the hospital with a rare relapse of the deadly virus, but she’s gotten worse.

 
Pope asks forgiveness for scandals plaguing Vatican, Rome

Pope Francis asked for forgiveness on Wednesday for scandals at the Vatican and in Rome, an apparent reference to two cases of priests and gay sex revealed this month during a major meeting of bishops.

Former La. police chief gets prison for tasing prisoners

A former Louisiana police chief was sentenced to prison and another former state police chief pleaded guilty to civil rights violations after an investigation into excessive force found they used stun guns to discipline non-combative jail inmates, the U.S. Justice Department said.

UB40 star says world needs more political songs

UB40 just finished one-third of a world tour (South America, New Guinea, Dubai, South Africa), and political music was missing everywhere, says singer Terrence “Astro” Wilson.

 
Rousey’s mom not a fan of UFC champion’s coach

Ronda Rousey’s original martial arts trainer made headlines Tuesday in a new interview questioning the credentials and character of the UFC star’s current coach. The fact the person making the claims is the fighter’s mother made the story even more controversial.

Dave Rice’s seat sizzles as Mountain West buzz begins

The future is always about three weeks in March, because fair or not, sensible or foolish, right or wrong, college basketball teams and those who coach them are ultimately judged on how they perform once the madness begins.