Reaves struggles as Lakers fall to Thunder in Game 1

 

Oklahoma City — On Tuesday the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, while Lakers guard Austin Reaves, returning from a Grade 2 left oblique strain, shot 3-for-16, missed all five three-point attempts, and had four turnovers. LeBron James and coach...

Rodriguez, D-backs dominate Pirates 9-0 at Chase Field

 

PHOENIX — Eduardo Rodriguez delivered seven strong innings, allowing two hits and striking out seven as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-0 on Tuesday at Chase Field. Arizona built an early 2-0 lead and broke the game open with a five-run sixth inning, producing the club’s largest margin...

Duren’s two-way play helps Pistons take early lead

 

Detroit — Jalen Duren delivered for the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 on Tuesday, making critical plays on both ends as the Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101. He recorded 11 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks, including three dunks, two rebounds and a block during a 67-second...

Trump Pauses Project Freedom Amid Iran Negotiation Progress

 

Washington — US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he paused 'Project Freedom', the operation intended to move stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz, following requests from Pakistan and other countries and citing 'great progress' toward a 'complete and final agreement' with representatives of Iran. The pause, announced May...

US Phased Closure Of Peshawar Consulate Announced Tuesday

 

Washington — The United States on Tuesday announced the phased closure of its Consulate General in Peshawar, saying responsibility for diplomatic engagement with Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province will transfer to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. The State Department cited the safety of diplomatic personnel and efficient resource management in a...

Ramaswamy clinches Ohio GOP nod, sets November showdown

 

Columbus, United States. On Tuesday, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy clinched the Ohio GOP gubernatorial nomination and will face Democrat Amy Acton in the November general election after the primary, according to CBS News projections; his campaign benefited from President Trump's endorsement and the withdrawal or non-entry of several potential GOP contenders. In...

Astros beat Dodgers 2-1 as Ohtani surrenders homers

 

HOUSTON — Shohei Ohtani allowed his first two home runs of the season to Christian Walker and Braden Shewmake on Tuesday night, and Peter Lambert pitched seven strong innings as the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1. Shewmake was a late addition after Carlos Correa was scratched with...

Rutschman, Basallo power Orioles to Miami back-to-back wins

 

MIAMI — On Tuesday night, Adley Rutschman delivered a go-ahead pinch-hit single and Leody Taveras added a run-scoring single in the ninth inning, lifting the Baltimore Orioles to a 9-7 victory over the Miami Marlins and snapping a five-game losing streak. Samuel Basallo had earlier collected three hits and four...

Voters decide crucial local levies and emergency response expansion

 

Cincinnati-area and statewide localities saw ballot decisions this week as voters approved and rejected several tax levies and a Columbus charter amendment. On Tuesday's primary, North College Hill voters rejected a 1.25% earned income tax and other districts presented levies, while Washington Township and Columbus saw measures pass in early...

US Signals Readiness Amid Rising Tensions In Hormuz

 

United States. US military leaders said on Tuesday they are ready to resume combat operations against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz after a spate of attacks on commercial shipping and clashes between American and Iranian forces. General Dan Caine told reporters that US Central Command and the joint force...