(Beirut) - The United States should investigate and regulate sovereign wealth funds like Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) that have been linked to human rights abuses, Human Rights Watch said in testi
(Photo credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Dodgers selected right-handed pitcher Kyle Hurt and optioned left-hander Victor Gonzalez to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday. To make room for Hurt on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers placed right-hander Gus Varland on the 60-day injured list. Hurt, 25, has yet to make his major league debut. In 25 games (16 starts) between Double-A Tulsa and Oklahoma City this
(Photo credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports) Gavin Sheets delivered a two-run single in a five-run first inning and Elvis Andrus had two hits and two RBIs to lead the Chicago White Sox past the visiting Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader. A hot start put the White Sox (56-88) well on their way to stopping a two-game losing streak. The first five Chicago batters reached base against Roya
Simona Halep kisses the trophy as she celebrates victory following the women's singles final of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 9, 2018. /CFP
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(Photo credit: The Columbus Dispatch-USA TODAY NETWORK) New Columbus Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock has denied allegations that he scrolled through cell phone pictures of his players during introductory meetings. Former NHL player turned podcast host and NHL TV analyst Paul Bissonnette reported that Babcock asked several Jackets players for their phones and displayed pictures via Airplay in Babcock's office. In a socia
(Photo credit: Bryon Houlgrave/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK) Iowa defensive tackle Noah Shannon's appeal of a season-long suspension was denied by the NCAA, ending his college football career. Shannon placed bets on a University of Iowa team but not on football, head coach Kirk Ferentz said, and unlike multiple other athletes in the NCAA probe, did not break Iowa state laws that prohibit gambling before the age of 21
(Photo credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports) New England Revolution players refused to practice Tuesday in the wake of Bruce Arena's resignation and the murky circumstances surrounding the sudden leadership change, The Athletic and ESPN reported. Major League Soccer commissioned a law firm to investigate allegations that Arena used "inappropriate and insensitive" remarks with the team, the specifics of which have not surf
(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) U.S. Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson and vice captain Stewart Cink have their team of 12, and now the time for scouting the course and penciling mock pairings has arrived. There's chemistry between teammates to consider, such as Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele's dominance together as match-play partners. But what stands out to Johnson and Cink about this Ryder Cup in part
(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports) An MRI performed Tuesday morning confirmed that New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers sustained a torn Achilles in his debut with the team Monday night and will be out for the season. NFL Network said the injury is a complete tear of his left Achilles. Rodgers suffered the injury on the fourth play of his first drive in a Jets uniform when he was sacked by the Buffalo
(Photo credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports) No. 23 Washington State has a major chip on its shoulder, and Northern Colorado is next in its path. The Cougars, highly irritated over the bridesmaid position it was given during the latest wave of realignment, look to improve to 3-0 when they entertain the Bears on Saturday afternoon at Pullman, Wash. Washington State is one of two programs left in the Pac-12 for next seaso