Evans wins Davis Cup opener
Dan Evans played the role of British No 1 with aplomb to beat 17-year-old Denis Shapovalov for his first ever victory in a live rubber in the Davis Cup World Group.
Étienne Tshisekedi, Congo Opposition Leader for Decades, Dies at 84
Étienne Tshisekedi, a cunning and relentless Congolese opposition leader who was a thorn in the side of his country’s big men for decades, died on Wednesday in Brussels.
The Libyan refugee who made it into the US before the ban
Jetlagged and jittery, Hass walks through the arrivals door at John F. Kennedy International Airport — eyes darting left and right, scanning the sea of strange faces in front of him.
Matter: The Purpose of Sleep? To Forget, Scientists Say
Over the years, scientists have come up with a lot of ideas about why we sleep. Some have argued that it’s a way to save energy. Others have suggested that slumber provides an opportunity to clear away the brain’s cellular waste.
Economic Trends: Should Dollar Rise or Fall? The Trump Team’s Message Is Garbled
For a very long time, if you asked United States government officials their view on the value of the dollar, they would almost certainly decline to answer. “The currency is the purview of the Treasury secretary,” they’d say.
‘It has been sink or swim’
Former Leeds and England captain Kevin Sinfield is playing down his role of peacemaker but admits to having enjoyed some success in bringing a halt to rugby league’s civil war.
Sheens set for Hull KR bow
Tim Sheens has no time for snobbery as he prepares to make his bow as a club coach in England at the ripe old age of 66.
England appoint Boothroyd
Aidy Boothroyd has been appointed as England Under-21 manager.
Internet shutdown in Cameroon enters third week
(CNN)A crippling Internet shutdown is entering a third week in the English-speaking region of Cameroon. The government suspended services for Southwest and Northwest province after a series of protests that resulted in violence and the arrest of community leaders.
Wigan maintain Swinton link
Wigan have confirmed they will retain their dual registration link with the Swinton Lions this season.