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US offers $5 mn reward for arrest of Haitian gang leader

US offers $5 mn reward for arrest of Haitian gang leader

The United States offered a $5 million reward on Tuesday for the arrest of Haitian gang leader Jimmy "Barbeque" Cherizier for allegedly violating US sanctions.

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Gauff advances into Cincinnati fourth round with a walkover

Gauff advances into Cincinnati fourth round with a walkover

Second seed Coco Gauff moved into the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open fourth round on Tuesday when opponent Dayana Yastremska withdrew before their scheduled Tuesday match.

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MLB playoffs to start Sept. 30, World Series opener Oct. 24

MLB playoffs to start Sept. 30, World Series opener Oct. 24

Major League Baseball will launch the 2025 playoffs on September 30 with the 121st World Series to start on October 24, the league announced on Tuesday.

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Olympic medalist Kerley provisionally suspended for whereabouts failure

Olympic medalist Kerley provisionally suspended for whereabouts failure

American Fred Kerley, a two-time 100m Olympic medalist, has been provisionally suspended for failing to notify anti-doping officials of his whereabouts, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced Tuesday.

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Morata joins Serie A side Como on loan

Morata joins Serie A side Como on loan

Spain captain Alvaro Morata has joined Como on loan with an obligation to buy from fellow Serie A side AC Milan, the two clubs announced on Tuesday.

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US denounces Europe on speech in pared-down rights report

US denounces Europe on speech in pared-down rights report

The United States on Tuesday alleged that human rights were worsening in Western Europe due to internet regulations, in a pared-down annual global report that spared partners of President Donald Trump such as El Salvador.

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NBA's 80th season tips off with Rockets at Thunder on October 21

NBA's 80th season tips off with Rockets at Thunder on October 21

Reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City will play host to the Houston Rockets on October 21 to tip off the league's 80th season, NBA officials announced on Tuesday.

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Duplantis sets new pole vault world record of 6.29m

Duplantis sets new pole vault world record of 6.29m

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis bettered his pole vault world record by a centimetre on Tuesday, clearing 6.29 metres at the athletics meet in Budapest.

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Disgraced crypto mogul Do Kwon changes plea to guilty in US court

Disgraced crypto mogul Do Kwon changes plea to guilty in US court

South Korean cryptocurrency specialist Do Kwon pleaded guilty to fraud charges in front of a New York judge on Tuesday following his firm's multi-billion-dollar bankruptcy, court filings showed.

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Frank confident Spurs will be 'incredibly competitive' against PSG

Frank confident Spurs will be 'incredibly competitive' against PSG

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank said Tuesday he is expecting his team to be "incredibly competitive" in his first game in charge against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup.

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