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Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison
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Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison

  • By JAMIE STENGLE - Associated Press
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A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old athlete from a rival track team has been found guilty of murder. Jurors on Tuesday convicted 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony and sentenced him to 35 years in prison in the death of Austin Metcalf. The killing last year stunned the booming Dallas suburb of Frisco. Both teens attended different schools there. Prosecutors accused Anthony of egging on a confrontation after being asked to leave the tent of Metcalf's team. Anthony’s attorney claimed the stabbing was self-defense. The case drew wide attention, in part because of social media posts about race. Anthony is Black. Metcalf was white. But prosecutors and defense attorneys said the case had nothing to do with race.

Knicks in 6: NY man’s high school yearbook prediction 6 years ago goes viral
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Knicks in 6: NY man’s high school yearbook prediction 6 years ago goes viral

  • By PHILIP MARCELO - Associated Press
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A New York man has gone viral for a prediction he made in his high school yearbook six years ago that the New York Knicks would win an NBA title in 2026. Evan Pfeufer chose to have “Knicks in 6. 2026 NBA Finals” written next to his portrait in the 2020 Smithtown High School West yearbook. The prescient prediction has gone viral after he shared it on social media recently. One Instagram post has more than 130,000 views. The Knicks lead the San Antonio Spurs 2-1 in the best of seven series. The teams play again Wednesday.

Cubs starter Jameson Taillon out until after the All-Star break with a strained left hamstring
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Cubs starter Jameson Taillon out until after the All-Star break with a strained left hamstring

  • By PAT GRAHAM - AP Sports Writer
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The Chicago Cubs are expected to be without starter Jameson Taillon until after the All-Star break due to a strained left hamstring. The right-hander exited Sunday’s game against San Francisco in the second inning. He was placed on the 15-day injury list Tuesday before opening a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies. Chicago made a series of moves, including reinstating outfielder/infielder Matt Shaw from the 10-day IL and recalling right-handers Ethan Roberts and Tyler Ferguson from Triple-A Iowa. The team also optioned designated hitter Kevin Alcántara to Iowa, while placing pitcher Trent Thornton on the paternity list.

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Some host cities are aiming to house, not arrest, homeless people ahead of the World Cup

  • By MICHAEL CASEY, R.J. RICO and CHARLOTTE KRAMON - Associated Press
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The World Cup is offering the 16 host cities a chance to take action against one of the biggest problems they face — homelessness. Some, like Atlanta and Dallas, have embarked on ambitious plans to house people living on their downtown streets. But a survey by The Associated Press found most host cities are relying on existing services — without any fresh funding — to address homelessness. Advocates worry some cities will rely on a strategy of temporarily removing the homeless from areas where fans gather and games are played, rather than providing them with long-term housing. Such tactics have been seen in the past at large sports and political events worldwide.

World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia
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World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia

  • By OMAR FARUK and GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press
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The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently dropped from the tournament by FIFA had been set to make history for his country. Omar Artan was due to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate at the World Cup. He is one of Africa's top referees. U.S. Customs and Border Protection say in a statement he was denied entry at Miami International Airport on Saturday over “vetting concerns.” It didn't give details of those concerns. Somalia was one of the countries subjected to new travel restrictions last year under the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration.

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Takeaways from AP's report on how World Cup host cities are approaching homelessness

  • By MICHAEL CASEY and R.J. RICO - Associated Press
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Some North American cities are using the upcoming World Cup as a catalyst to address homelessness. Atlanta launched a downtown program that has housed nearly 500 people. Dallas spent $10 million to reduce downtown street sleeping by 87%. Seattle is opening 75 tiny homes just before the tournament. However, an Associated Press survey found that most host cities are not adding new funding. Instead, officials in places like New York and Toronto say they are relying on existing programs. Meanwhile, activists report that some cities are still clearing encampments. They accuse officials of trying to hide the problem before tourists arrive.

Donald Trump booed by the crowd during the anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals
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Donald Trump booed by the crowd during the anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals

  • By STEPHEN WHYNO and MICHELLE L. PRICE - Associated Press
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Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Trump was shown for about 10 seconds giving a military salute. The boos ended when the U.S. flag followed him on the screens, and fans cheered when New York Knicks players were shown. Trump is watching from Knicks owner James Dolan's suite. His presence Monday led to enhanced security measures, the cancelation of a watch party outside the arena and a no-bag policy for ticket-holders. The president told reporters later that he heard “mostly cheers.”