Pogacar hunting 'perfect' season finale with Coppi's Il Lombardia record
Tadej Pogacar is aiming to cap an astonishing year by matching cycling great Fausto Coppi's record of four straight victories at Il Lombardia, the last "Monument" race of the season.
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Kittle at the double as Niners hold off Seahawks
George Kittle scored two touchdowns as the San Francisco 49ers held off a second-half rally from the Seattle Seahawks to clinch a 36-24 road win in a bruising divisional clash on Thursday.
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At least 11 dead in Florida but Hurricane Milton not as bad as feared
At least 11 people died as Hurricane Milton sent tornadoes spinning across Florida, officials said Thursday as the state grappled with flooding, power outages and other woes from a milder than expected storm that many had feared would be catastrophic.
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Yankees advance in MLB playoffs as Guardians stay alive
The New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Thursday and advance in the Major League Baseball playoffs as Cleveland kept their season alive with a 5-4 win over Detroit.
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Asian markets mixed after Wall St drop, Shanghai dips before briefing
Most Asian markets were mixed Friday as investors digested disappointing US inflation data that further dampened expectations for another bumper interest rate cut next month.
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Automaker Stellantis says CEO will retire in 2026
The struggling auto giant Stellantis said late Thursday that its CEO Carlos Tavares will retire in 2026 when his contract runs out and it is now looking for a successor.
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Musk's promised robotaxi unveil delayed
Tesla fans were kept waiting on Thursday for the unveiling of Elon Musk's robotaxi, years after the brash billionaire first promised a car that could drive itself.
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Kamada says Japan can close in on World Cup place against Australia
Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada said an eighth straight World Cup appearance will be within Japan's grasp if they beat Australia next week, after extending their perfect record in qualifying.
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On US coast, wind power foes embrace 'Save the Whales' argument
Whether from real concern for marine animals or doubts about renewable energy, the anti-wind power movement has been growing along the US East Coast, with some trying to blame a surge in whale strandings on the growth of offshore energy projects.
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Argentina held, Brazil leave it late in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela on Lionel Messi's return as Brazil got their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Chile on Thursday.
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