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Before coming to Congress, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) spent years taking up lawsuits in defense of Christian speech and activities in public elementary schools and universities.Johnson, who was a relatively unknown Louisiana congressman…

College and university campuses across the U.S. have seen polarization and unrest since the Israel-Hamas war began with the Hamas attack on Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, 2023. Students and faculty have held protests and rallies, argued…

Elena Ryabinka Photo: PHOTOSPORT Defending women's champion Elena Rybakina lost in the Wimbledon quarter-finals as Ons Jabeur avenged her defeat in last year's final. Sixth seed Jabeur came from a set down to win 6-7 (5-7) 6-4…

Scott Robertson will be hoping to mastermind another win over the Blues. Photo: John Davidson/ www.photosport.nz Crusaders coach Scott Robertson believes the "Auckland-Canterbury rivalry" remains alive and well ahead of…

Iga Swiatek battled past Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 to win her third French Open title on Saturday and become the first woman to successfully defend the Roland Garros title since 2007. Issued on:…

Stars' Mila Reuelu-Buchanan (R) contests possesiion with Pulse's Tiana Metuarau during the ANZ Premiership elimination final in Porirua. Photo: photosport The Stars have beaten the Pulse 53-52 in a dramatic elimination final to…

Fans across the country and rest of the world are waiting with bated breath to watch the grand Indian Premier League (IPL) this Sunday evening. The final will be more important for MS Dhoni’s fans as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be…

ASSOCIATED PRESS TAMPERE, Finland — Defending champion Finland rebounded from an opening loss to the United States by overcoming Germany 4-3 at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday.Sakari…

ASSOCIATED PRESS TAMPERE, Finland — The United States overcame defending champion Finland 4-1 to open the ice hockey world championship on Friday.Alex Tuch scored two goals and Drew O'Çonnor had a goal…

MICHAEL MAROT Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Marcus Ericsson spent most of his career trying to show he could win races.So when the 32-year-old Swede pulled into victory lane at last year's…