Новости за 03.05.2018

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired left wing Jordan Martinook from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for center Marcus Kruger. Under terms of the deal announced Thursday, the teams also swapped later-round draft picks and the Hurricanes will retain 10 percent of Kruger’s salary, or about $300,000 of the roughly $3 million Kruger

THE COLONY, Texas — The first round of the LPGA North Texas Classic has been called off because of heavy morning rain. Only 34 of the 144 golfers completed at least one hole. Play was stopped Thursday 69 minutes after the first groups teed off. The decision to resume play Friday was made during mid-afternoon,

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Darlington Raceway’s $7 million construction plan is on the clock. The track, known as the “Lady in Black,” is in a race of its own to complete its first major capital improvements in more than a decade before the Monster Energy Cup Series arrives for the Southern 500 on Labor Day weekend.

ATLANTA — Quarterback Matt Ryan has become the NFL’s highest-paid player, agreeing to a five-year contract extension worth a guaranteed $100 million with the Atlanta Falcons. The team announced the deal Thursday. A person familiar with the deal, which begins in 2019, says it is worth a maximum of $150 million — an average of

NEW YORK — Sean Hannity and Fox News Channel scored a scoop they may not have wanted. Midway through a Wednesday night interview with Hannity, new Trump legal adviser Rudolph Giuliani noted that President Donald Trump had reimbursed lawyer Michael Cohen for a $130,000 hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. It was

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Redskins say they’re concerned by allegations made by cheerleaders in a New York Times article about a trip to Costa Rica for a photo shoot in 2013. Team president Bruce Allen said in a statement Thursday the organization is immediately looking into the situation. Allen says if the investigation shows

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — California Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday urged greater cooperation with China to resolve a trade dispute, while taking an apparent swipe at President Donald Trump. “Globalization is here. We are not going to get rid of it. And a trade war is stupid,” Brown said. Speaking Thursday at the annual California-China

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida-based corporation that owns the Olive Garden restaurant chain has settled a federal lawsuit after one of its other chains allegedly told job candidates it doesn’t hire “old white guys.” The Orlando Sentinel reported Thursday that Darden Restaurants agreed to pay $2.85 million to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

NEW YORK — A New York judge says Jay-Z must explain why he’s dodging a subpoena rather than answering questions related to a probe of a consumer brand company. Federal Judge Paul Gardephe (GAHR’-duh-fee) on Thursday ordered the rapper to say next week why he ignored a February subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Latest on a shooting at a Nashville mall (all times local): 3:50 p.m. Frightened workers say they ran for the exits after a shooting a Nashville mall. Authorities say a dispute between two males apparently led to Thursday’s shooting, leaving one of them critically wounded. Nashville police say the suspect was

MADRID — France defender Laurent Koscielny’s World Cup hopes were thrown in doubt when he sustained a nasty-looking injury in Arsenal’s Europa League match with Atletico Madrid on Thursday. There was no-one near Koscielny when he collapsed to the turf clutching the back of his ankle less than 10 minutes into the game at the

Quin Snyder walked into his news conference after Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals with a stoic look, slowly rubbing his forehead, barely if ever cracking anything that would resemble a smile. And he was on the winning side. This much is clear about the Utah Jazz: They are not surprising themselves by being

LOS ANGELES — The case involving Roman Polanski, who fled the United States after he forced himself on a teenage girl during a photo shoot, has spanned more than 40 years, sparking court battles on both sides of the Atlantic. On Thursday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences expelled him from its membership.

MIAMI — Defensive tackle Akeem Spence has been acquired by the Miami Dolphins from the Detroit Lions for an undisclosed 2019 draft pick. The Dolphins swung the deal announced Thursday to plug a hole created when they released five-time Pro Bowl tackle Ndamukong Suh for salary cap reasons. Spence will join a rotation at tackle

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Oaks favorite Monomoy Girl has been impressive, winning five of six starts by a combined 20 1/2 lengths. Trainer Brad Cox believes the filly can run even better. Monomoy Girl isn’t the only horse in the field Cox will have an eye on. He is just as excited about Sassy Sienna,

NEW YORK — Julio Teheran took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning, 20-year-old Ronald Acuna Jr. hit his second big league home run and Atlanta routed the New York Mets 11-0 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep that vaulted the young Braves into the NL East lead. Kurt Suzuki, Acuna and Nick Markakis homered

MIAMI — A Miami police officer has been suspended after a video posted on Facebook shows a surrendering suspect being kicked in the head. The Miami Herald reports that Police Chief Jorge Colina announced Thursday that the officer has been relieved of duty as the video “depicts a clear violation of policy.” The officer’s and

PRAGUE — The Czech president says a report by the country’s military spy agency shows that a small amount of the nerve agent type used to poison an ex-Russian spy in Britain was produced in a small amount, tested and destroyed last year in the Czech Republic. Milos Zeman, however, also says that another report

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks activated right fielder Steven Souza Jr. from the disabled list and he was in the lineup for his debut with the team Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Souza, acquired in a three-team offseason trade from the Tampa Bay Rays, had been sidelined since straining his right pectoral muscle trying

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University says it has received confidential reports of alleged sexual misconduct involving a former university doctor. The university said Thursday that male student-athletes in eight sports submitted the reports, which involve cheerleading, fencing, football, gymnastics, ice hockey, swimming, volleyball and wrestling. The reports follow an initial allegation announced last month

The steeper the climb the better for 23-year-old Spanish cyclist Mauro Rato . That’s his forte. The sharper of descent? Now that took some resolve for the Colorado Mesa University senior to conquer. Understandable, considering that nearly four years ago he blew a tire during a race in Spain, crashed into a wall and fractured

WASHINGTON — Trea Turner and Ryan Zimmerman homered in the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 Thursday to complete a four-game sweep. Jeremy Hellickson and four relievers combined on a five-hitter for Washington, which has won a season-high five in a row. The Nationals won with just four hits. Sammy

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Police say there has been a shooting at the Opry Mills Mall in Nashville. It was unclear whether there are any injuries. A police dispatcher tells The Associated Press authorities are responding after reports of a shooting. Local media reports say the mall is being evacuated.

HOUMA, La. — Terrebonne High School has named its new head boys’ basketball coach. The Courier reports Richard Jones got the nod to become the Tigers’ new coach this week. Jones, a 2004 H.L. Bourgeois graduate, has worked as an assistant basketball coach since 2010 at Terrebonne. He also was an assistant girls basketball coach

MINNEAPOLIS — The University of Minnesota baseball team will honor former pitcher Glen Perkins for his financial gift to the program’s indoor training facility. Perkins will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Siebert Field before the Gophers host Indiana on Friday night. Prior to that, there will be a brief ceremony to dedicate the