Tennessee reaches long-term deal with Knoxville-based Pilot to preserve name of Neyland Stadium - Life & Style news - NewsLocker (2024)

Tennessee announced on Tuesday a long-term deal with travel-center giant Pilot that will preserve the names of Neyland Stadium and Shields-Watkins Field while giving the Knoxville-based company prominent signage throughout […]

American Lauren Coughlin wins Women’s Scottish Open and locks up spot on Solheim Cup

IRVINE, Scotland (AP) — Lauren Coughlin pulled away with superb putting and closed with a 3-under 69 to win the Women’s Scottish Open on Sunday, her second LPGA title this […]

Brentford beats Crystal Palace 2-1 in Premier League after Eze’s goal is disallowed

LONDON (AP) — Brentford benefited from a fortunate bounce and a disputed refereeing decision to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in their Premier League opener on Sunday despite striker Ivan Toney […]

Black men emerge as key constituency in 2024 race, bringing dynamic views to the top of politics

ATLANTA (AP) — Every Monday evening, the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA basem*nt becomes a sanctuary for men who, local leaders say, have too often been denied one. The […]

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Aspiring 3D-printed gun maker, trafficker sentenced to three years

Headingley Correctional Centre inmate Ashlen Parris never had a chance to make or sell illegal 3D-printed handguns before he was arrested, but just talking about it was enough to land […]

Coast-to-coast conferences and expanded playoff mark a season of change in college football

A new era has arrived in college football, with some of the most recognizable programs in history now playing in different leagues. The postseason is different, too. The College Football […]

More than 400 homes evacuated in Northern Ireland to remove World War II bomb

Police in Northern Ireland ordered the evacuation of more than 400 homes to remove what is suspected to be a World War II-era bomb. The removal operation could take more […]

‘Banksy woz ere.’ London Zoo is the latest to remove street artist’s animal mural for protection

LONDON (AP) — The gorilla and other animals that appeared to have escaped from the London Zoo in Banksy ‘s most recent work have been taken into safekeeping. The zoo […]

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Brentford striker Ivan Toney left out of squad amid ‘transfer interest’

LONDON (AP) — England striker Ivan Toney was left out of Brentford’s squad for its season opener against Crystal Palace on Sunday, with manager Thomas Frank hinting that the forward […]

CFL reinstates Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly with conditions

TORONTO – The CFL has reinstated Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly with conditions. The league announced the move in a statement this morning. The decision comes after Kelly, the CFL’s […]

The Democratic National Convention is here. Here’s how to watch it

CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday, with delegates and officials descending on Chicago after a wild few weeks that saw the party switch out its nominee, […]

CP NewsAlert: CFL reinstates Toronto Argonauts QB Chad Kelly

TORONTO – The CFL has reinstated Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly. The move comes after the league suspended Kelly for Toronto’s two exhibition games and first nine regular-season contests for […]

Neighbouring town of fire-struck Jasper ready to help long-term, for better or worse

HINTON, Alta. – It’s been hard to find a hotel room in Hinton, Alta., lately. Firefighters from across Canada and around the world have been calling the town of 10,000 […]

Calgary pipe woes flag ‘dire need’ for infrastructure upgrades: municipalities group

CALGARY – The condition of infrastructure across the country is dire and action needs to be taken now to prevent the kind of massive water pipe break that continues to […]

Georgia deputy killed in shooting during domestic dispute call by suspect who took his own life

HIRAM, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed while responding to a reported domestic dispute in what police said was an ambush on officers by a […]

Harris and Walz will campaign by bus in Pennsylvania before the Democratic convention in Chicago

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz will campaign by bus in southwestern Pennsylvania on Sunday, hoping to ride the wave of enthusiasm her […]

Ukrainian troops have struck 2 key bridges in Russia. Could it mean they’re there to stay?

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine has destroyed a key bridge in Russia’s Kursk region and struck a second one nearby, less than two weeks into its stunning cross-border incursion, disrupting […]

Experts say famine is looming in 4 Yemeni districts as hunger surges among children

CAIRO (AP) — Famine is looming in four Yemeni districts after instances of hunger have rapidly surged among children in areas controlled by the internationally recognized government, a report by […]

At least 23 injured when fire breaks out on a Ferris wheel in eastern Germany

BERLIN (AP) — At least 23 people were injured when two gondolas of a Ferris wheel caught fire at a music festival near Leipzig in eastern Germany, news agency dpa […]

A sailor is rescued at night off Cyprus 5 hours after falling off a vehicle carrier

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A sailor is thanking his lucky stars for being rescued unharmed from the dark waters of the east Mediterranean early Sunday, nearly five hours after falling […]

Tiny Kuwait, in grip of desert summer heat, announces power cuts after fuel disruption

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Tiny, oil-rich Kuwait on Sunday instituted rolling blackouts in several residential neighborhoods despite high summertime temperatures in the desert emirate. Winnipeg Free Press | […]

From family pairing to screen-time limits, TikTok suggests ways to keep kids safe

As kids head back to school, many will be logging onto TikTok to connect with classmates or bust boredom with an endless scroll of videos. To protect minors on the […]

Back to school means back to the spotlight for Big Tech

Back to school could mean back to the hot seat for Big Tech. Social media platforms TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat spent last school year embroiled in alawsuitaccusing them of […]

Heavy rain is expected in the GTA as rough weather lingers for another day

Residents of southern Ontario are waking up to another wet and rainy day as a storm system lingers over parts of the province. Environment Canada says a heavy rainfall warning […]

Economists expect July inflation data to set the stage for more rate cuts

OTTAWA – Canada’s inflation rate likely took another dip last month, according to economists who expect the Bank of Canada to continue cutting interest rates throughout the fall. Statistics Canada […]

Do you know this missus? Newfoundland folklore archive hopes to give women their due

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – For decades, folklorists at Memorial University have had a Mrs. W. R. King to thank for sharing the local superstition that a lid left off a […]

Democrats look to build on Kamala Harris’s momentum at national convention

WASHINGTON – A reinvigorated Democratic party is gathering in Chicago for its national convention looking to build on the momentum of recent weeks after U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris moved to […]

A crocodile attacks and wounds a zookeeper in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (AP) — A crocodile attacked a zookeeper in Jerusalem on Sunday, leaving him hospitalized with severe injuries on his upper body, officials said. Israeli police said a security guard […]

Extreme heat at Colorado airshow sickens about 100 people with 10 hospitalized, officials say

Extreme heat at a Colorado airshow caused about 100 people to seek emergency treatment and sent 10 people to area hospitals on Saturday, officials said. The majority of patients were […]

Tigers and Yankees square off in series rubber match

New York Yankees (73-51, first in the AL East) vs. Detroit Tigers (60-64, fourth in the AL Central) Williamsport, Pennsylvania; Sunday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Marcus Stroman (8-6, […]