Harrison Butker drills game-winning kick as Chiefs beat Bengals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Harrison Butker booted a 51-yard field goal in the final seconds of the game and the Kansas City Chiefs survived a pass interference call by Bengals safety Diane Anthony on fourth down in the final seconds of the game to beat Cincinnati 26-25 on Sunday. Patrick Mahomes threw for 151 yards, […]
Twins’ Trevor Larnach hits line drive home run, drills fan in the face in win over Tampa Bay
Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach hit a deep ball to right field in a recent game that had an unexpected result. The home run ball hit a fan in the face, causing a nosebleed, and the fan appeared to lose consciousness after being hit by a baseball during the bottom of the second inning of […]
IDF Brigade, Fresh from Gaza, Drills for Possible Combat in Lebanon
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) brigades that have been active in the fight against Hamas in the Gaza Strip conducted training in northern Israel last week in preparation for a possible ground war with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The Kfir Brigades, which have been deployed in Gaza and other areas, are now turning their attention to […]
Russia launches joint nuclear drills with Belarus
Russia announced on Tuesday that it had launched joint nuclear drills with ally Belarus, kicking off the second phase of exercises aimed at preparing its military for tactical nuclear weapons. Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khlenin said the drills were a response to “failed attempts to thwart Russian aggression.” [Belarus] “They will create an epidemic of […]
Russia, Belarus run second stage of tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to ‘Western provocation’
Russia and Belarus have begun the second phase of tactical nuclear weapons training as part of Russian efforts to thwart Western support for Ukraine. Russia was infuriated after French President Emmanuel Macron said he would not rule out sending troops to Ukraine. Last year, Russia moved some of its tactical nuclear weapons to neighbouring Belarus, […]
In ‘punishment drills,’ China stages dress rehearsal of military assault on Taiwan
As China surrounded Taiwan with a massive naval and air armada for a large-scale rehearsal for an attack, Adm. Jon Leonard was being briefed at the Hawaii headquarters of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. “Over the past two months, we have seen a significant buildup of ground, air, and operational logistics units in the Chinese Eastern […]
China says Taiwan military drills met goals, warns of further action if provoked
Chinese forces achieved “expected objectives” during a two-day drill around Taiwan and are ready to take further action if provoked. China considers Taiwan its territory and carried out the drills after President Lai Ching-te took office. Taiwan has warned that Beijing is trying to “take away” Taiwanese territory piece by piece with the drills and […]
Taiwan’s president thanks fighter pilots who scrambled against China’s ‘punishment’ drills
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te expressed gratitude to fighter pilots who scrambled against China during military exercises near Taiwan last week. China, which claims democratically ruled Taiwan as its own territory, conducted military drills around the island as “punishment” for President Lai’s inaugural speech that week. Rai said the pilots are on standby around the clock […]
Controversy erupts after French Open player drills fan with ball
An ugly incident occurred in the opening match of the French Open. Terrence Atmane faced Sebastian Offner on Court 12 in a five-set match. But there was a disturbing moment in the fourth set when Atmane lost his temper after returning Offner’s serve long, drawing the attention of fans. Atmane unleashed a powerful forehand shot […]
US ‘deeply concerned’ over China military drills in Taiwan Strait, State Dept says
The U.S. State Department said on Saturday it was “deeply concerned” about Chinese military exercises in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan, and urged China to exercise restraint. “Using a normal, routine democratic transition as a pretext for military provocation risks escalation and undermines long-standing norms that have maintained peace and stability in the Taiwan […]