Bruce Froemming, record-setting major league umpire, dies at age 86

One of the best-known umpires in Major League Baseball history has died. Bruce Froemming died Wednesday at age 86, according to his son, Steven.

Ava Heiden scores 28 as No. 9 Iowa rallies past Illinois, 82-78

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Ava Heiden scored a career-high 28 points and No. 9 Iowa overcame Illinois’ second-half 3-point shooting to win 82-78 on Thursday night. The Hawkeyes (23-5, 14-3 Big Ten) won ...

Green Party wins Gorton and Denton by-election with Labour pushed into third by Reform

Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber, also becomes the first Green Party candidate to win a Westminster by-election.

Spurs extend winning run to close gap on Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs extend their winning run as Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City Thunder lose at the Detroit Pistons.

'Don't know what the fuss was about' - chaotic Palace season could end in glory

Key players have gone, the manager is leaving and has criticised the club and upset fans - yet Crystal Palace's chaotic campaign could still end in European glory.