Kris Bryant Wins NL Rookie of the Year

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant was a unanimous pick as NL Rookie of the Year after helping Chicago return to the playoffs for the first time since 2008.
Bryant made his debut on April 17, just after the Cubs ensured he cannot be a free agent until after the 2021…

Islamic State Makes Threats Against Washington DC

Islamic State warned in a new video on Monday that countries taking part in air strikes against Syria would suffer the same fate as France, and threatened to attack in Washington.

The video, which appeared on a site used by Islamic State to post its messages, begins with news footage…

Manning Breaks NFL Record, Then Gets Benched

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning’s record-breaking day ended in ignominy on Sunday watching from the sidelines as his side were beaten 29-13 by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Manning had become the National Football League’s all-time passing yards leader early in the game, then was benched…

'Spectre' Still No1, Brad Pitt's 'By The Sea' Not So Much

James Bond film Spectre remained No 1 at the US box office, with $35.4m in its second weekend, as drama By the Sea sank beneath the waves on limited release despite reuniting Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt on the big screen for the first time in a decade.

Spectre…

K.O. Kick Heard Round the World

Ronda Rousey was the UFC’s unstoppable force until Holly Holm used the former champion’s aggression against her to produce one of the sport’s biggest upsets.
Rousey chased Holm around the ring at UFC 193 on Sunday – looking for the right hold and taking head shots along the…