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Federal judge lets Utah enforce its anti-gambling laws on the prediction market Kalshi 08/05/2026 10:52pm • SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah can enforce its strict anti-gambling laws on prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket, a federal judge ruled in a win for states seeking to rein in the popular betting platforms. Utah has been on the front lines of a battle between states and the federal governme Big changes in horse racing create new questions about the future of the Triple Crown 08/05/2026 10:48pm • Two days before Maryland officials were set to make one of the biggest changes to the Triple Crown in horse racing history, the announcement of a new thoroughbred championship series featuring the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes — but not the Preakness — dominated the discourse. Mark Anthon New York Liberty beat the Seattle Storm again, extending Seattle's skid to 10 08/05/2026 10:47pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 28 points, Jonquel Jones added 14 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists, and the New York Liberty beat the Seattle Storm 92-86 on Wednesday night to complete a two-game sweep. The teams also played Monday and New York came away with a 95-83 victory. Seattle ( How Abdul El-Sayed went from political oblivion to progressive breakthrough in Michigan Senate race 08/05/2026 10:39pm • DETROIT (AP) — Abdul El-Sayed, a former public health official who harnessed Democratic frustration with the party establishment, narrowly defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s U.S. Senate primary, setting up a crucial test for progressives in a key battleground state. El-Sayed will face Rep Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino 08/05/2026 10:38pm • TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding to growing pressure on the soccer leader after his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup sparked a global backlash. Carney said Infantino committed a â Investigators look at why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump's helicopter approached 08/05/2026 10:37pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — It's not clear why a plane was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump’s helicopter was approaching Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday afternoon in an apparent violation of safety procedures put in place after last year’s midair collision near the busy Harrison Ks the final 8 batters he faces, the Brewers beat the Pirates 4-2 08/05/2026 10:31pm • MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kyle Harrison struck out the final eight batters he faced, William Contreras homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Wednesday night. Harrison (9-2) gave up one hit and one walk while striking out 10 in five innings in his first start since July 8 afte US suspends avocado inspections in Mexican state of Michoacan due to threat 08/05/2026 10:27pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) — The United States announced Wednesday that it had suspended all government operations in the Mexican state of Michoacan because of a "threat to U.S. interests," including a halt to the inspections of avocados required for their export. While the U.S. Embassy did not specify the This African city thought cable cars could fix its traffic gridlock. It was wrong 08/05/2026 10:21pm • ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — The idea was unique for sub-Saharan Africa: Use cable cars to lift thousands of commuters above the daily gridlock in one of Africa's fast-growing cities. But the system ran for only a few weeks, and now the car-less cables hang unused above Madagascar 's capital in Lionel Messi scores his first 2 goals since the World Cup as Inter Miami beats San Luis 4-2 08/05/2026 10:19pm • MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi scored his first two goals since the World Cup and took the career scoring lead in the Leagues Cup as Inter Miami overcame an early deficit to beat Atlético San Luis 4-2 on a rainy Wednesday night. The match at Nu Stadium was delayed 30 minutes in the second half because Bo Bichette drives in run in 10th inning in the Mets' 6-5 win over the Guardians 08/05/2026 10:14pm • CLEVELAND (AP) — Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the New York Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night. Chayce McDermott (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings for the victory, and Daniel Duart Suns forward Dillon Brooks agrees to $73 million, three-year extension, AP sources say 08/05/2026 10:11pm • PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns and veteran forward Dillon Brooks agreed to a $73 million, three-year extension on Wednesday that will keep him with the team through 2030, according to two people familiar with the deal. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Aaron Donald works out for the Rams in latest step on comeback path 08/05/2026 10:11pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Donald formally worked out for the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, presumably taking one of the final steps before the superstar defensive tackle decides whether to end his 2 1/2-year retirement. The 35-year-old Donald participated in a hosted workout with the Rams, accordi Abreu homers again, Gray gets 14th victory as Red Sox beat White Sox 4-0 for 7th straight win 08/05/2026 10:09pm • BOSTON (AP) — Wilyer Abreu homered for the fourth time in three games, Sonny Gray struck out eight in six innings for his 14th win, and the surging Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night. Boston has won seven straight, tied with Atlanta for the longest active streak in th Massey leads off 7th with go-ahead HR, Cameron has 9 Ks as Royals beat Twins 2-1 08/05/2026 10:03pm • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Massey led off the seventh inning with a go-ahead home run, Noah Cameron had nine strikeouts in eight innings of one-run ball and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Wednesday night. Massey hit a 422-foot shot off reliever A.J. Minter (1-2) to ri