Rivers exits as Bucks head coach after season-ending loss

 

MILWAUKEE — Doc Rivers will not return as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN reported Sunday, after the Bucks' season ended with a 126-106 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Reports published Sunday night and distributed by AP and local outlets indicated Rivers is stepping away from the head coaching...

Hungary’s Orbán Defeated as Magyar Secures Victory

 

Washington — U.S. Democrats celebrated on April 12, 2026, after Peter Magyar defeated Viktor Orbán, ending Orbán's 16‑year tenure as Hungary’s prime minister. President Donald Trump had publicly backed Orbán and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance campaigned in Budapest last week; high voter turnout favored a pro‑EU, center‑right coalition. Immediate consequences...

Warm pattern brings showers and fire danger nationwide

 

Dayton, Ohio. Local forecasters reported above-normal temperatures and intermittent showers across multiple U.S. regions this week, beginning Sunday and continuing into next weekend. WKEF in Dayton forecast highs near 80 with scattered light rain and a weak front Sunday night, while regional forecasts highlighted breezy southwest winds and gust potential...

Lakers add Nick Smith Jr., clinch fourth seed

 

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers signed guard Nick Smith Jr. to a two-year contract this week, converting his two-way deal into a standard NBA contract to fill the club's 15th roster spot ahead of the postseason, and waived guard Kobe Bufkin on Friday to create room before the...

Garcia breaks driver, receives first-ever Masters warning

 

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Sergio Garcia broke his driver on the No. 2 tee at Augusta National on Sunday during the final round, slamming the club into turf and a cooler after an errant tee shot. Tournament officials later issued the 2017 champion a code-of-conduct warning, marking the first such warning...

Mets endure six-game skid, shut out by Dodgers

 

Los Angeles. The New York Mets were shut out 4-0 at Dodger Stadium on Monday night, extending their losing streak to six games and their scoreless run to 20 innings. The loss followed a sweep at Citi Field by the Oakland Athletics on Sunday and was recorded while Juan Soto...

Steelers Consider Trades, Free Agents Amid Roster Overhaul

 

Pittsburgh — This offseason the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts and previously added DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks, moves that reshape the team's receiving corps as they prepare for the 2026 season; Metcalf recorded 59 catches for 850 yards...

Florida's Spring Game Clarifies, But Some Questions Remain

 

Gainesville. On Saturday at the Orange and Blue spring game, Florida coach Jon Sumrall said the quarterback competition between Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. remains undecided after 15 practices; Philo completed 21 of 28 passes for 193 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions while the program drew a...

IMF Warns Iran Conflict Is Straining Global Economy

 

Washington — IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on April 12 that the Iran war, which began Feb. 28, has caused a large disruption to global energy supplies, with about 13% of oil and 20% of gas flows stalled. She made the remarks in interviews and ahead-of-meeting speeches as the...

Sparks add Latson amid Azzi Fudd top selection

 

Los Angeles — On Monday in New York, the Los Angeles Sparks used their second-round pick to select South Carolina guard Ta'Niya Latson with the No. 20 overall selection, while the WNBA's No. 1 overall pick went to Azzi Fudd, who was chosen earlier in the draft to begin her...