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BEIJING (AP) — China signaled Sunday that it would not back down in the face of a 100% tariff threat from President Donald Trump, urging the U.S. to resolve differences through negotiations instead of threats.“China’s stance is consistent,” the Commerce Ministry said in a statement posted online. “We do not want a tariff war but we are not afraid of one.”It was China’s first official comment on Trump’s threat to jack up the tax on imports from China by Nov. 1 in response to new Chinese restrictions on the export of rare earths, which are vital to a wide range…

ZICHRON YAACOV, Israel (AP) — On Tal Hartuv’s chest is a jagged scar, one of 18 stab wounds on her body from a brutal attack outside Jerusalem in 2010 that killed her friend. Next to the 7-centimeter (3-inch) mark rests a dog tag inscribed with the words “Our heart is captive in Gaza,” a popular symbol of support for a ceasefire deal exchanging Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.On Friday, as many were celebrating a deal between Israel and Hamas after two years of war, Hartuv read through the list of Palestinian prisoners set to be released and saw the name…

Jeff KassoufOct 11, 2025, 06:56 PM ETCloseJeff Kassouf covers women’s soccer for ESPN, focusing on the USWNT and NWSL. In 2009, he founded The Equalizer, a women’s soccer news outlet, and he previously won a Sports Emmy at NBC Sports and Olympics.The Kansas City Current set a new NWSL record for points in a season on Saturday with a 2-0 win over Gotham FC at CPKC Stadium.Kansas City’s 62 points eclipses the record of 60 points set by the Orlando Pride last year. The Current still have two more games to play in the regular season and lead the table…

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Captain Lionel Messi will form part of the Inter Miami CF squad to face Atlanta United FC on Saturday night at Chase Stadium, sources told ESPN, briefly leaving international duty with the Argentina national team to join his club.Messi was called up by Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni for the two friendly matches of the October FIFA window against Venezuela and Puerto Rico, but in a rare set of circumstances he will be able to play in Miami’s second-to-last MLS match of the regular season.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedThe captain was not in the squad for Argentina’s first game…

WAKE FOREST, N.C. (AP) — Thousands turned out Saturday in this Baptist seminary town to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, but the current political climate was never far from their thoughts.“If we’re paying attention, we’re seeing what could happen,” said Amanda Cottrill, co-chair of Wake Forest Pride Fest. “History repeats itself, (which is) why it’s so important for us to be learning and celebrating history.”This year’s event coincided with National Coming Out Day. It also came at a time when President Donald Trump’s administration is seeking to bar transgender people from serving in the military and issuing orders about biological sex…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said Saturday that combining the TV rights of all conferences to sell together wouldn’t serve as a quick fix for college sports and might not be a fix at all.Sankey, speaking before the Florida-Texas A&M football game, outlined why he doesn’t think the pooling of TV rights — an idea that has drawn attention lately — is a good idea. His comments are a direct rebuke of an idea proposed by Texas Tech’s billionaire head of regents, Cody Campbell, who said earlier in the week the idea of combining the rights…

Steven Gerrard will not return as Rangers head coach after stepping away from talks to succeed Russell Martin, Sky Sports News understands.Rangers held open and constructive discussions with Gerrard on Thursday and Friday. However, Gerrard felt the timing wasn’t quite right for a return at this stage and confirmed that he did not want to continue in the recruitment process.Talks between Gerrard and Rangers were understood to be positive throughout and both sides agreed to leave the door open for the future.The former England captain expressed his gratitude for the continued support of the Rangers fans and wished the club…

Oscar winning actor Diane Keaton, who died at 79, was known for her performances and style that helped shaped some of the most indelible films of all time, including “The Godfather,” “Annie Hall,” “Father of the Bride” and “Something’s Gotta Give.”She was beloved by fans and fellow actors, many of whom paid tribute Saturday after news of Keaton’s death broke. They included co-stars such as Bette Midler, Mandy Moore and Steve Martin, who shared an excerpt of an interview with Keaton and Martin Short that he said “sums up our delightful relationship with Diane.” Here is a roundup of some…

DALLAS (AP) — Ryan Niblett returned a punt 75 yards for a decisive touchdown in the fourth quarter and Texas got a much-needed 23-6 win over sixth-ranked Oklahoma in the annual Red River Rivalry game on Saturday.Arch Manning completed 21 of 27 passes for 166 yards and the go-ahead 12-yard TD to DeAndre Moore Jr. on the opening drive of the second half for the Longhorns (4-2, 1-1 Southeastern Conference), who were coming off a loss at Florida that knocked the preseason No. 1 team out of the AP Top 25.“We learned how to fight today,” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian…

Oct 11, 2025, 02:56 PM ETOSLO, Norway — Manchester City star Erling Haaland twice missed a penalty for Norway against Israel, but still wound up with a hat trick in a 5-0 World Cup qualifying win on Saturday.Haaland’s first penalty was hit low and saved by Daniel Peretz. But Polish referee Szymon Marciniak ordered the kick to be retaken because the goalkeeper had moved off his line too soon.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedHe tried the other way second time, aiming for the corner, but Peretz guessed correctly again and palmed his effort away as Haaland looked on disbelievingly.Haaland made up for it…