Новости за 11.08.2019

RICHMOND, Va. — The Washington Redskins broke camp Sunday and headed to their Ashburn training facility still seeking answers to two major questions about the offense: Who will be their quarterback, and who will be his receivers? The quarterback battle is a three-way fight with veterans Case Keenum and Colt McCoy sharing snaps with first-round

MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s new National Guard force has suffered its first casualty in the line of duty with the killing of an officer in a shootout with a gang. The National Guard was launched in late June and is an amalgam of military police and federal police. The federal Security Department said Saturday that

MIAMI — The Atlanta Braves’ bullpen overcame the residue of a punctured fire extinguisher, with four relievers combining to pitch three nervous innings and finish off the Miami Marlins 5-4 Sunday. The win came less than 24 hours after the Braves allowed seven runs in the final three innings of a 7-6 loss. After Sean

FRANKLIN, Ind. — Residents in a central Indiana city will get an update from federal officials this week about planned sewer work near a tainted industrial site. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host Wednesday’s meeting at the Johnson County Library in Franklin. Sewer work will begin soon in the city about 25 miles (40

PENDLETON, Ind. — Police say an inmate at Pendleton Correctional Facility has been fatally stabbed by another inmate. Indiana State Police say a preliminary investigation shows 28-year-old Clifford S. Baggett of Florida was stabbed by 44-year-old Tommy P. Holland of Indianapolis. Authorities say the stabbing happened as Baggett walked through the dining hall of the

BERLIN — Ante Rebic scored a late hat trick to prevent Eintracht Frankfurt from making another first-round exit in the German Cup. Frankfurt was knocked out at the first hurdle as defending champion last year, and it struggled against third-division Waldhof Mannheim on Sunday. It eventually prevailed 5-3 thanks to Rebic, who scored three goals

CINCINNATI — Kris Bryant capped Chicago’s four-run seventh with a three-run homer, and the Cubs rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-3 on Sunday for a split of their four-game series. Ian Happ added a solo drive in the eighth as the NL Central leaders recovered after falling behind 3-0 in the fifth. David Phelps

INDIANAPOLIS — A former contract worker has filed a lawsuit claiming she was retaliated against by the leader of the Indiana National Guard after she reported concerns about his affair with a subordinate. Shari McLaughlin filed the lawsuit this month in Marion County Superior Court against Major General Courtney Carr, Adjutant General of the Indiana

COOL, Texas — U.S. flags and patriotic songs helped honor an Air Force pilot from Texas whose plane was shot down in 1967 during the Vietnam War and his remains identified earlier this year. Col. Roy Knight Jr. was remembered Saturday during services in the town of Cool, near Weatherford, about 100 miles (161 kilometers)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Finally, some good news for the banged-up Denver Broncos: Jake Butt is back. “I think we went through, albeit a small port of the practice, with no setbacks. So, that’s good,” coach Vic Fangio said after Butt’s first practice since July 20. Butt had been sidelined by soreness in his surgically repaired

NEW YORK — Young star Juan Soto has been pulled from the Washington Nationals game against the New York Mets after turning his right ankle running the bases in the seventh inning. Soto walked to load the bases and went first-to-third on Asdrubal Cabrera’s two-out, two-run double Sunday. Third base coach Bob Henley threw up

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Prosecutors are seeking a mental evaluation for a man accused of opening fire during a traffic dispute with another father during a morning student drop-off at an Alabama elementary school. Court records show prosecutors requested a mental evaluation for 38-year-old Isaiah Johnson. Johnson was arrested Thursday and remains jailed on charges of

TORONTO — Masahiro Tanaka and Aroldis Chapman combined on a four-hitter, Brett Gardner had an RBI double, and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 1-0 Sunday to end a two-game skid. Tanaka (8-6) allowed three hits while pitching into the ninth inning, walking none and striking out four. The right-hander was pulled

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United started its Premier League campaign with a morale-boosting 4-0 win over old rival Chelsea with the world’s most expensive defender Harry Maguire impressing on his debut for the hosts. Maguire, who completed his 80 million pound ($97 million) transfer from Leicester a week ago, played from the start and ended

DOVER, Del. — A fire department official says dozens of pet snakes died when a blaze ripped through a home in Delaware. The Delaware News Journal reports that no people were injured in the fire that broke out Sunday morning in Dover. The homeowner told firefighters that approximately 60 snakes were in the house. All

ERIE, Pa. — A morning fire in Pennsylvania killed five children and sent another person to the hospital, authorities said. The fire was reported in Erie, a northwest lake town, at about 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Chief Guy Santone of the Erie Fire Department said. The victims ranged in ages from 8 months to 7 years,

BROOKLYN, Mich. — The Latest on the NASCAR Cup race at Michigan International Speedway (all times local): 5:04 p.m. Kyle Busch won the second stage of the NASCAR Cup race at Michigan International Speedway, just before a yellow flag came out because of a multi-car crash . Aric Almirola and Daniel Hemric collided with each

MASON, Ohio — Andy Murray’s surgically repaired hip is free of pain and he’s moving much better on the court, prompting him to return to singles play a few months after he contemplated retirement. Murray will be a first-day focus at the Western & Southern Open on Monday with his against-the-odds comeback. After playing doubles

STAUNTON, Va. — Joseph White, known for finding unique ways to write about sports and other topics during an award-winning career at The Associated Press, has died at age 56. White died Saturday, according to Jonathan Hines of the Coffman Funeral Home in Staunton, Virginia, where White was enjoying a second career as the owner

NORTH BERWICK, Scotland — Anne Van Dam of the Netherlands will make her Solheim Cup debut in September after sealing her place with a top-10 finish in the Ladies Scottish Open. The eight automatic qualifiers for Europe’s team to face the United States at Gleneagles were decided on Sunday — five from the world rankings

IRVING, Texas — Police say a 16-year-old boy has died after being mauled by three pit bulls inside the fenced backyard of a Dallas-area home where the dogs lived. Irving police on Sunday announced the boy’s death. One officer was treated for a dog bite. A police statement says officers responded around 5 a.m. Saturday

BROOKLYN, Mich. — Brad Keselowski is hoping to make pole position an advantage, helping him win at Michigan International Speedway in front of family and friends for the first time. Keselowski will start out front Sunday afternoon in the Consumers Energy 400, one of four NASCAR Cup Series races remaining before the playoffs begin. The

BERLIN — Luxembourg’s prime minister has promised that financial aid will be available to help people who had homes damaged or destroyed by a rare tornado. Luxembourg newspaper Tageblatt reported Sunday that tornado victims would soon be able to access application forms on a government website and quoted Prime Minister Xavier Bettel as saying, “We’re

NEW CASTLE, Ind. — Authorities say a 40-year-old inmate at the Henry County jail has been charged for allegedly attacking a guard. Jerome Felix Loveless of New Castle faces battery resulting in bodily injury to a public safety official, which is a felony. He allegedly repeatedly struck a corrections officer, who was injured, on July

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United beat Chelsea 4-0 to ruin Frank Lampard’s debut as a Premier League coach in their season-opening game on Sunday. Marcus Rashford scored twice, Anthony Martial grabbed another and substitute Daniel James completed the rout on his debut, but it was also an impressive defensive performance from United with the world’s