NBA fines Magic guard Anthony $25K for cursing at referee
Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for directing profane and derogatory remarks toward a game official, the league announced.
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China's 'Fight Club' ending closer to original book: author
The new ending to the Chinese release of "Fight Club" in which the authorities win is actually closer to the original book, the author has said.
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Bridge collapses just before Biden infrastructure speech
A bridge collapse Friday in Pittsburgh provided a symbolic backdrop for President Joe Biden's trip to the city to tout his $1 trillion infrastructure plan -- and try rebuilding his own crumbling approval ratings.
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Russian invasion of Ukraine would be 'horrific': Pentagon
The Pentagon said Friday that the destruction and human cost of a full-scale incursion by Russian forces into Ukraine would be "horrific," but that there was still time for diplomacy to avoid a war.
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'Resilient' Coleman returns from ban at Millrose Games
World 100 meters champion Christian Coleman makes his return to athletics after a two-year absence on Saturday, determined to "have fun" after the anti-doping suspension that forced him to miss last year's Olympic Games.
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'Lethal finisher' Vlahovic completes Juventus move
Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic has completed his transfer to Juventus from Serie A rivals Fiorentina, the Turin club confirmed on Friday, hailing the arrival of a "lethal finisher".
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US regulator points to progress in allowing 5G at more airports
US aviation officials reported progress Friday on allowing more 5G service near airports following negotiations with telecommunications providers, but airlines said there were still some disruptions.
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Netflix must face 'Queen's Gambit' lawsuit, US judge rules
A Georgian former chess world champion's $5-million lawsuit against Netflix will go ahead after she claimed she was defamed in an episode of "The Queen's Gambit," a Los Angeles judge has ruled.
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Ukraine tells West not to 'panic' over Russian troop buildup
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday called on Western leaders to avoid stirring "panic" as Ukraine faces a Russian troop buildup on the border that has sparked fears of an invasion.
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Estonian PM warns against 'any steps towards Russia'
Europe and the US should be "very careful" not to make concessions to Russia, Estonia's prime minister told AFP on Friday, insisting that Moscow alone can de-escalate the situation.
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