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Framber Valdez throws 3 scoreless innings in spring debut for the Detroit Tigers 03/02/2026 02:48pm • LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Framber Valdez struck out three while throwing 30 of 43 pitches for strikes in the left-hander's spring training debut for the Detroit Tigers on Monday against the Atlanta Braves. Valdez faced 12 batters in three scoreless innings, allowing two singles without any walks. The Federal court rejects Trump administration attempt to slow tariff refund process 03/02/2026 02:46pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to slow the process of refunding billions of dollars’ worth of tariffs the Supreme Court struck down as illegal last month. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit started the next phase in the r Israeli settler gunfire kills two Palestinian brothers in the occupied West Bank 03/02/2026 02:40pm • JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli settler gunfire killed two Palestinian brothers on Monday in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry said, as settler violence has surged in the territory and Israel intensifies its military presence because of the new war across the region. In a statement, Son shoots, kills his father before killing himself inside Loudoun Co. home, authorities say 03/02/2026 02:26pm • A man and his son were found dead early Monday morning in Loudoun County, Virginia, and authorities said it appears the son fatally shot his father before killing himself. Deputies with the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office responded just after midnight Monday to reports of gunshots near the 200 bl Federal and city officials say the man who opened fire outside a bar in Austin, Texas, had not been on their radar 03/02/2026 02:23pm • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Federal and city officials say the man who opened fire outside a bar in Austin, Texas, had not been on their radar. 'Angry, horrified and mystified': Dubai hit with retaliatory strikes following US-Israeli attacks on Iran 03/02/2026 02:20pm • The U.S.-Israeli air assault continues in Iran and the Islamic Republic is striking back at neighboring countries that are seen as friendly to the U.S. That includes Dubai, which saw some retaliatory strikes over the weekend and has been forced to close its main airport. Mike Leventhal, with US midfielder Weston McKennie has Juventus contract extended through 2030 03/02/2026 02:14pm • TURIN, Italy (AP) — United States midfielder Weston McKennie had his contract at Juventus extended on Monday so that he can spend a decade with the Turin club. The new deal expires in 2030 — 10 years after McKennie signed with Juventus. The extension was announced by Juventus and comes three mon A men's Rugby World Cup in South Africa not viable any time soon, SA Rugby chief says 03/02/2026 02:12pm • CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Reigning champion South Africa will not be staging a men's Rugby World Cup any time soon, SA Rugby chief executive Rian Oberholzer said on Monday. New Zealand won't be either. Together, the countries have won seven of the 10 Rugby World Cups and contested the most re Iranian drones buzz across the Persian Gulf after their pivotal use by Russia in Ukraine 03/02/2026 02:05pm • The distinctive buzz of Iranian-designed drones has become a familiar sound in Ukraine over the past four years. Now, it's increasingly heard across the Persian Gulf as Tehran strikes back with the cheap but effective weapons following the attack by the U.S. and Israel against Iran. The Shahed drone Owners of Tigers, Red Wings create Detroit SportsNet to broadcast games 03/02/2026 02:02pm • DETROIT (AP) — The owners of the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings have created a regional sports network to broadcast their games. Ilitch Sports + Entertainment made the announcement on Monday. Detroit SportsNet will carry Tigers games this year and Red Wings games next season on cable, satellite and NASCAR O'Reilly Winners 03/02/2026 02:00pm • Through March 1 1. Sheldon Creed, 1. 1. Austin Hill, 1. 1. Shane Van Gisbergen, 1. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Winners 03/02/2026 02:00pm • Through March 1 1. Chandler Smith, 152 (1). 2. Ben Rhodes, 118 (0). 3. Ty Majeski, 102 (0). 4. Giovanni Ruggiero, 98 (0). 5. Layne Riggs, 96 (1). 6. Kaden Honeycutt, 87 (0). 7. Andres Perez De Lara, 85 (0). 8. Stewart Friesen, 70 (0). NASCAR Cup Series Winners 03/02/2026 02:00pm • Through March 1 1. Tyler Reddick, 3. 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