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Ex-Judge fails to overturn conviction in sexual abuse case in Ireland

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:27:20 GMT

DUBLIN, Ireland: A former Circuit Court judge has failed in his attempt to overturn his conviction for attempted rape and the sexual abuse of six young men when he was a teacher about 30 years ago.

In December 2023, Gerard O'Brien, 61, from Thurles in Co Tipperary, was found guilty by a Central Criminal Court jury of one count of attempted anal rape and eight counts of sexual assault involving six victims.

Sparks part ways with GM Raegan Pebley

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:25:08 GMT

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The Los Angeles Sparks parted ways with general manager Raegan Pebley on Sunday.

Pebley, 50, was hired by the Sparks on Jan. 5, 2024, after a 21-year head coaching career split between Utah State, Fresno State and TCU. The Sparks posted an 8-32 record with Pebley in 2024, a 21-23 mark in 2025 and a 10-11 record this season.

The Sparks own a two-game winnin

Twins bid to move closer to .500 in matchup vs. lowly Angels

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:19:19 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins' bid to reach the .500 mark went by the boards after their bats fell silent on Thursday afternoon.

Fresh off seeing their four-game winning streak end, the Twins will look to get back on track Friday night when they open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels in Minneapolis.

Minnesota mustered only three hits and struck out 14 ti

Letter of Charlie Kirk murder suspect revealed in court

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:42:01 GMT

Tyler Robinson wrote to his partner about a plan to murder the conservative activist, prosecutors say

Utah prosecutors presented in court a letter they said contained Tyler Robinson's confession to the murder of US conservative activist and organizer Charlie Kirk.

Kirk, a co-founder of

G Jordan Clarkson agrees to return to Knicks on 1-year deal

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:55:09 GMT

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Free agent guard Jordan Clarkson agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract to return to the New York Knicks, his agent and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul announced on Thursday.

The deal is the veteran's minimum for Clarkson, who is five years removed from being selected the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year.

Clarkson, 34, averaged 8.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assi

(EcoChina)CHINA-QINGHAI-QAIRHAN SALT LAKE-SCENERY (CN)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:15:24 GMT

(260709) -- GOLMUD, July 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 9, 2026 shows the scenery of the Qairhan salt lake in Golmud, northwest China's Qinghai Province. The Qairhan salt lake, with a total area of 5,856 square kilometers, has been the largest potash fertilizer producing base in China. (Xinhua/Wang Yan)

Big 12 notebook: K-State's Collin Klein begins HC tenure at alma mater

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:05:12 GMT

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As a former Heisman Trophy candidate and Big 12 champion at his new (old) school, Collin Klein would seem to be ideally suited for success as a first-year head coach at Kansas State this fall.

However, at Big 12 media days in Frisco, Texas, on Wednesday, Klein was quick to acknowledge the advantages familiarity with the program will afford him ... while also u

Mammoth match Barrett Hayton offer sheet from Devils

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:05:12 GMT

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The Utah Mammoth matched the one-year, $4.775 million offer sheet tendered to forward Barrett Hayton by the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday.

By enacting refusal rights, the Mammoth are not allowed to trade Hayton for the next year, meaning he will remain with the team ahead of being eligible for unrestricted free agency next summer.

Utah would have recei

Heart Association urges Utahns to 'Live Fierce, Be Relentless'

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:17:48 GMT

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Utah and across the United States, and the American Heart Association is working with University of Utah Health to improve cardiovascular health statewide.

The partnership is part of the association’s “Live Fierce, Be Relentless” campaign, which aims to i

Eagles 2026 Training Camp Position Preview: Wide Receiver

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:06 GMT

How will all the WR pieces come together in the new-look offense?

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The Philadelphia Eagles report to the Jefferson Health Training Complex for the start of 2026 Training Camp on Tuesday, July 28th. Over the next few weeks, PhiladelphiaEagles.com will get you ready by previewing the top storylines at each position. Today, a look at the wide receiver position led by DeVonta Smith.

Roundup: Dangerous U.S. heat wave aggravates fire emergency, threatens health, property

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:45:13 GMT

by Wen Tsui

LOS ANGELES, July 11 (Xinhua) -- A broad heat dome expanding across the western and central United States is aggravating a destructive wildfire emergency while posing health risks and causing property damage.

The U.S. National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) said in its Saturday report that the country was at National Preparedness Level 4, one level below the maximum, with 78 active lar

BioUtah and Utah's Life Sciences Industry Take Center Stage with Pavilion at BIO International Convention

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:50:57 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – JUNE 18, 2026

BioUtah, Utah’s life sciences trade association, is proud to announce that President and CEO Kelvyn Cullimore, along with key partners — the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Nucleus Institute, University of Utah Technology Licensing Office, World Trade Center Utah, Utah Inland Port Authority, T

Roommate of accused Charlie Kirk shooter says Tyler Robinson admitted to slaying

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:50:34 GMT

(CN) - Tyler Robinson, in the hours before turning himself in for the shooting death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, supposedly spoke in person with his roommate and lover one last time.

Lance Twiggs told authorities in a recorded interview that Robinson left their St. George, Utah, home early Sept. 10, 2025, the day Kirk's shooting at a Turning