It was meant to be a glitzy night with President Donald Trump addressing journalists at a Washington ballroom. But the glamor was shattered by gunshots that left guests diving to the floor and the US leader bundled out by security personnel.
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost All-Star Anthony Edwards and fellow starting guard Donte DiVincenzo to first-half injuries on Saturday to take the shine off their 112-96 NBA playoff victory over Denver.
Minnesota's Ayo Dosunmu scored 43 points off the bench on Saturday as the Timberwolves shook off two potentially devastating injuries to beat Denver 112-96 and take a 3-1 lead in their NBA playoff series.
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US Secret Service agents bundled Donald Trump from the stage as shots rang out Saturday evening at a media gala, in what the president later described as an attack by a "would-be assassin."
April 26, 2026
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April 26, 2026
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Coach Clark Laidlaw concedes the "genuine x-factor" of Fehi Fineanganofo will be missed by the Wellington Hurricanes when he leaves New Zealand for the English Premiership this year.
April 26, 2026
A highway bomb attack in a restive region of southwestern Colombia killed 14 people and injured at least 38 on Saturday, the latest spate of violence ahead of next month's presidential election.
April 26, 2026
The Boston Red Sox on Saturday fired their World Series-winning head coach Alex Cora following a disappointing start to the Major League Baseball season.
April 25, 2026
Politics
A highway bomb attack in a restive region of southwestern Colombia killed 10 people and injured at least a dozen on Saturday, the latest spate of violence ahead of next month's presidential election.
April 25, 2026
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points in a ruthlessly efficient shooting display Saturday to propel Oklahoma City to a 121-109 victory over Phoenix and a commanding 3-0 lead in their NBA playoff series.
Nelly Korda tied the 54-hole scoring record but saw her lead reduced to five strokes with a third-round 70 at the LPGA Chevron Championship on Saturday.
Oddsmakers favorite Renegade drew the dreaded inside post on Saturday for next weekend's 152nd Kentucky Derby, a position that has not produced a Derby winner since 1986.
Fermin Lopez and Marcus Rashford's goals took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with a 2-0 win at Getafe on Saturday.
April 25, 2026
Politics
US President Donald Trump cancelled his envoys' trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran on Saturday, saying there was no point "sitting around talking about nothing" but adding the war would not immediately resume.
April 25, 2026
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Alexander Sorloth struck twice as Atletico Madrid built confidence for their Champions League semi-final clash against Arsenal with a 3-2 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga.
Annika Reiss overtook fellow American Addy Wiley at the finish to win the women's mile in 4mins 25.52secs, a 2026 world outdoor best, at the 116th Drake Relays on Saturday.
Iga Swiatek was forced to retire in the third round of the Madrid Open on Saturday due to a viral illness, while reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka extended her winning run to 14 matches.
The Orlando Magic fended off a late rally by the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to take a surprise 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series on Saturday.
April 25, 2026
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