The San Diego city attorney’s office has agreed to pay $30 million to the family of a 16-year-old youth who was fatally shot by police last January in what would be one of the largest settlements of a police-involved killing case in U.S. history
Louisiana is shrinking. Some tribes are fighting to protect what’s left of their communities
Louisiana is shrinking
The wealthy profit from public lands, and taxpayers pick up the tab
Stan Kroenke doesn’t need federal help to make a business flourish. He is worth an estimated $20 billion, a fortune that has allowed him to become one of America’s largest property owners and afforded him stakes in storied sports franchises, including the Denver Nuggets and England’s Arsenal soccer club. Yet...
Why is Michael Jordan suing Nascar? The blockbuster antitrust trial, explained
The basketball legend says Nascar gives teams too little power with too much risk. His lawsuit could force historic changes to how one of America’s biggest sports is run Michael Jordan took the stand on Friday in his landmark antitrust fight against Nascar, a case that could reshape how one...
Archer’s pillow shot becomes awkward symbol of England’s Ashes nightmare I Simon Burnton
Bowler’s creature comforts emblematic of a touring side seen as paying the price for taking a laid-back approach There are often single images that come to sum up entire Ashes series and frequently they have been taken when no cricket was being played. Andrew Flintoff consoling Brett Lee; Shane Warne’s...
Noah Caluori brings the speed to help Saracens thrash depleted Clermont
Saracens 47-10 Clermont Auvergne Sarries run in seven tries in Champions Cup opener On a sodden afternoon in north London the fast-improving – and downright fast – Noah Caluori excelled for Saracens, dominating aerially and scoring a breathtaking second-half try. The director of rugby, Mark McCall, pointedly remarked that it...
Il Etait Temps shows his time is now with stunning display in Tingle Creek
Odds-on favourite victorious by nine lengths at Sandown Jonbon, winner for past two years, comes home second A group of racegoers in high pre-Christmas spirits were singing: “We love you, Jonbon, we do,” on the path across the track, but the punters had not one, but two new favourites to...
Villa’s Buendía scores with last kick of the game to stun leaders Arsenal
As this game ticked into the 95th minute, an enthralling contest had already lived up to its billing. And then mayhem unfolded inside the Arsenal 18-yard box and, subsequently, in the Villa Park stands, the 128-year foundations put to the test as Emiliano Buendía, enveloped by the rubble of splayed...
Verstappen on pole for Abu Dhabi F1 title decider but Norris hot on his heels
World championship rivals side by side at front of grid McLaren driver still well placed for the season finale The world championship remains finely poised after the three contenders duked it out for pole position at the decisive season-finale Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Max Verstappen scored first blood with pole...
Inter Miami claim MLS Cup as Messi inspires tight win over Vancouver
Messi sparks Miami’s opening goal De Paul scores 71st-minute winner Inter Miami 3-1 Vancouver – as it happened As the confetti flew, the Philip F Anschutz trophy was lifted into the air, and a player commonly thought to be the greatest ever to kick a ball celebrated the 48th title...