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Golf: Longer Augusta fifth hole turns from bore into brute
The fifth hole at Augusta National is certainly not the most famous, but this year it could be the hardest after being stretched so far that they had to reroute the road that ran behind the old tee.Alli Lazarus -
Wall Street bull run hinges on earnings
Optimism that the United States and China will soon reach a trade deal has helped propel stocks close to new highs, but the decisive factor in whether the bull market runs much further may be this year's corporate earnings.Alli Lazarus -
May considering plan to let lawmakers work out Brexit deal if talks fail: report
British Prime Minister Theresa May is considering a new plan to introduce legislation that would allow lawmakers to thrash out a compromise Brexit deal among themselves, if talks with the opposition Labour party fail, The Guardian reported on Tuesday.Alli Lazarus -
U.S. concludes environmental spat with Peru using trade treaty
The U.S. government, fearing Peru had recently acted to weaken its ability to stop illegal logging, has used a 2009 trade treaty's environmental provisions to stop Lima from eliminating its forestry regulator, the United States Trade Representative said on Tuesday.Alli Lazarus -
Trump wants debt ceiling hike passed quickly, will not link to wall funds: Mnuchin
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told lawmakers on Tuesday that President Donald Trump is not interested in holding an increase of the debt ceiling "hostage" to force Congress to pass funding for a border wall with Mexico or any other legislation.Alli Lazarus -
May considering plan to let lawmakers work out Brexit deal if talks fail: report
British Prime Minister Theresa May is considering a new plan to introduce legislation that would allow lawmakers to thrash out a compromise Brexit deal among themselves, if talks with the opposition Labour party fail, The Guardian reported on Tuesday.Alli Lazarus -
Ex-Met Dykstra sues Darling for libel, defamation
Lenny Dykstra is suing former Mets teammate Ron Darling for defamation.Alli Lazarus -
Selling with the enemy: Why rival retailers embrace Amazon.com
Chico's FAS Inc warned in January that it would shutter at least 250 stores across its namesake brand, along with its White House Black Market and Soma labels.Alli Lazarus -
Mullin steps down at St. John's; Hurley next?
Chris Mullin stepped down as St. John's head coach on Tuesday, with speculation falling on Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley as his replacement.Alli Lazarus -
Airbnb reverses on delisting Israeli settlements, won't profit off West Bank
Airbnb said on Tuesday that it would not implement a planned delisting of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and would donate proceeds from any bookings in the territory to international humanitarian aid organizations.Alli Lazarus -
Fan sues Astros for $1 million over broken finger
A Texas woman has sued the Houston Astros for more than $1 million, contending her left index finger was injured permanently last summer when the team mascot shot a giveaway shirt in her direction using a "T-shirt cannon."Alli Lazarus -
Algerian authorities expel AFP bureau chief, news agency says
Algerian authorities have expelled Agence France-Presse's bureau chief from the country, the French news agency said on Tuesday, as the North African country is rocked by weeks of protests against its government.Alli Lazarus -
Japan's air force loses contact with F-35 stealth fighter
Japan's military said on Tuesday it lost contact with one of its Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters over the Pacific Ocean close to northern Japan.Alli Lazarus -
Bomb kills eight in Syrian city of Raqqa
A bomb attack in the Syrian city of Raqqa killed at least eight people on Tuesday, including four fighters of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, a security source in northern Syria said .Alli Lazarus -
Striking differential and other stats that will decide Holloway-Poirier
The numbers show that Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier both have evolved significantly since they first met seven years ago. What will be the determining factor in Saturday's UFC 236 main event?Alli Lazarus -
Golf: Win, lose or not even here, Woods always in Masters spotlight
It has been 11 years since Tiger Woods last won a major and 14 since he claimed a Green Jacket yet like Augusta National itself some things never seem to change as the 43 year-old again took his place in the Masters spotlight on Tuesday.Alli Lazarus -
Report: Patriots agree to two-year deal with Gostkowski
The New England Patriots and kicker Stephen Gostkowski have agreed to a two-year contract, ESPN reported Tuesday.Alli Lazarus -
Dykstra sues ex-Mets teammate Darling, alleges defamation
Former New York Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra has sued ex-teammate Ron Darling, alleging defamation over comments Darling made about him in his new book.Alli Lazarus -
Golf: Mind over matter - Rory brings new approach to Masters
Rory McIlroy's desire to complete his collection of golf's four majors with a win at this week's Masters has led the Northern Irishman to try a fresh approach, one that focuses on meditation and juggling.Alli Lazarus -
Netanyahu, main rival Gantz, claim victory in Israeli election
Both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger Benny Gantz claimed victory in Israel's election on Tuesday, with several exit polls giving the veteran right-wing leader an advantage in forming a coalition government.Alli Lazarus -
Netanyahu, main rival Gantz, claim victory in Israeli election
Both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger Benny Gantz claimed victory in Israel's election on Tuesday, with several exit polls giving the veteran right-wing leader an advantage in forming a coalition government.Alli Lazarus -
Israeli expat flies in to vote, hoping to help oust Netanyahu
An Israeli entrepreneur went the extra mile to vote in Tuesday's parliamentary election - 7,401 of them (11,910 km), to be precise.Alli Lazarus -
UK finance minister says lawmakers might revoke Brexit to prevent no deal: Telegraph
British finance minister Philip Hammond raised the prospect of lawmakers revoking Article 50 this week rather than allowing Britain to leave the European Union without a deal if talks collapse, the Telegraph reported on Tuesday.Alli Lazarus -
Israeli expat flies in to vote, hoping to help oust Netanyahu
An Israeli entrepreneur went the extra mile to vote in Tuesday's parliamentary election - 7,401 of them (11,910 km), to be precise.Alli Lazarus -
White House will appeal ruling against returning asylum seekers to Mexico
The White House said on Tuesday it would appeal a court ruling made one day earlier that halted an administration policy that required some asylum seekers to return to Mexico and wait there for their cases to proceed.Alli Lazarus -
UK finance minister says lawmakers might revoke Brexit to prevent no deal: Telegraph
British finance minister Philip Hammond raised the prospect of lawmakers revoking Article 50 this week rather than allowing Britain to leave the European Union without a deal if talks collapse, the Telegraph reported on Tuesday.Alli Lazarus -
Labour's Corbyn met DUP's Dodds to try to break Brexit deadlock: Daily Mirror
Britain's Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn met Northern Irish Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)'s deputy leader Nigel Dodds, the DUP's lawmaker Sammy Wilson on Tuesday as part of the opposition party's talks with MPs to break Brexit deadlock, the Daily Mirror reported on Tuesday.Alli Lazarus -
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Labour's Corbyn met DUP's Dodds to try to break Brexit deadlock: Daily Mirror
Britain's Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn met Northern Irish Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)'s deputy leader Nigel Dodds, the DUP's lawmaker Sammy Wilson on Tuesday as part of the opposition party's talks with MPs to break Brexit deadlock, the Daily Mirror reported on Tuesday.Alli Lazarus -
Meadows helps Rays knock off White Sox
Austin Meadows had a career-high four hits, including a two-run home run, and drove in four runs, and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays continued to match their best start in team history with a 10-5 win against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday afternoon.Alli Lazarus -
Explainer - Israeli election results: what happens next?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger Benny Gantz both claimed victory in Israel's election on Tuesday.Alli Lazarus -
YouTube to stream live NBA 2K esports matches
The NBA 2K League, a professional esports league for players of the basketball video game, said on Tuesday that YouTube will stream live broadcasts of all its games this season.Alli Lazarus -
Rory favored at Masters; Tiger draws big bet
At 7-1, Rory McIlroy is favored to win the Masters, which would complete the career grand slam for the 29-year-old. Tiger Woods' odds are 14-1, and one bettor wagered $85,000 on him.Alli Lazarus -
Golf: Spieth rates his Masters chances but not everyone agrees
Jordan Spieth visited the Augusta National media interview room almost unnoticed for his assigned rendezvous with the press on Tuesday, like a guest invited to make up the numbers.Alli Lazarus -
Sounders brace for angry Rapids
The Colorado Rapids were left seeing red after their last match Saturday at Orlando City.Alli Lazarus -
Sources: Magic hasn't spoken to Walton in weeks
While Lakers owner Jeanie Buss has been one of Luke Walton's staunchest allies, sources say she intends to let GM Rob Pelinka and Magic Johnson -- who hasn't had a meaningful conversation with Walton in "weeks" -- decide the embattled coach's future.Alli Lazarus -
Century-old bacteria from sick soldier offer clues to cholera epidemics
Scientists have mapped the genome of a strain of cholera extracted a century ago from a sick British soldier during World War One and found clues to how some cholera bacteria strains cause epidemics today.Alli Lazarus -
U.S. senators introduce bill to sanction Turkish officials over detentions
Two U.S. senators on Tuesday introduced a bipartisan bill requiring the imposition of sanctions on Turkish officials responsible for the detentions of U.S. citizens and local consulate staff in Turkey, a statement on the legislation said.Alli Lazarus -
Why the Masters is Jordan Spieth's best chance to turn it around
The Masters has been Jordan Spieth's best tournament each of the past five years. Despite his near two-year winless streak, it will be a surprise if he isn't in the hunt this week.Alli Lazarus -
What's Tiger's future? It might be a long one
Golf allows players to be competitive longer than any other sport. But just how long can Tiger 2.0 last? He says he's not going anywhere anytime soon.Alli Lazarus -
Trump discussed Iran, human rights with Saudi crown prince: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, on the phone on Tuesday about Iran and "the importance of human rights issues," the White House said.Alli Lazarus -
Standard Chartered to pay $1.1 billion for sanctions violations
Standard Chartered Plc has agreed to pay $1.1 billion to U.S. and British authorities for conducting illegal financial transactions that violated sanctions against Iran and other countries, government authorities announced on Tuesday.Alli Lazarus -
Explainer: Israeli election results: what happens next?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger Benny Gantz both claimed victory in Israel's election on Tuesday.Alli Lazarus -
How worried should the Red Sox be about Chris Sale's 0-3 start?
Between a troubling velocity decline and lack of swing-and-miss stuff, the Red Sox ace hasn't been an early-season stopper.Alli Lazarus -
China wants to ban bitcoin mining
China's state planner wants to eliminate bitcoin mining in the country, according to a draft list of industrial activities the agency is seeking to stop in a sign of growing government pressure on the cryptocurrency sector.Alli Lazarus
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