Craig Taylor

Sonny Gray allowed seven runs in a start for the fourth time this year in Thursday’s 7-3 loss to the Rays. Yet again, Gray stood before his locker following a poor start, answering questions about what’s gone […]

The use of internet banking on a computer has fallen for the first time, as users switch to mobile apps, according to the banking industry.
BBC News – Business

The BBC gets exclusive access to the Syrian town of Manbij, which Kurdish-led forces are trying to capture from so-called Islamic State.
BBC News – Middle East

Police in southern Brazil arrest 10 members of a group alleged to be preparing acts of terrorism during the Olympic Games.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Four men and one women are charged with terror offences after police reveal that the Nice attacker “had logistical support” prior to the attack.
BBC News – Europe

Retailer Sports Direct is accused in a report by MPs of failing to treat its workers like human beings.
BBC News – UK

Embattled CEO of Fox News Roger Ailes resigns after a number of female employees accused him of sexual harassment.
BBC News – US & Canada

Zimbabwe’s war veterans, who have played a key role in supporting President Robert Mugabe, issue a statement withdrawing their backing for him.
BBC News – Africa

Right-hander Doug Fister strung together seven scoreless innings to help the Astros avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the A’s with a commanding 7-0 win at the Coliseum on Wednesday afternoon.
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Oklahoma City, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 – The Oklahoma City Thunder has once again partnered with the T
Oklahoma City Thunder

The A’s recalled infielder/outfielder Arismendy Alcantara from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday prior to their series finale against the Astros at Oakland Coliseum.
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A senior HSBC executive has been charged in the US for his alleged role in a conspiracy to rig international currency markets.
BBC News – Business

A Palestinian boy who was filmed being beheaded by Syrian rebels on Tuesday was not a fighter, a pro-government Palestinian militia says.
BBC News – Middle East

WhatsApp in Brazil is operating again after it was temporarily suspended for failing to hand over information requested in a criminal investigation.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Nearly 100 generals and admirals are charged over the thwarted coup – a significant chunk of Turkey’s military top brass.
BBC News – Europe

Theresa May is in Berlin for her first talks as PM with Angela Merkel – with Brexit top of the agenda.
BBC News – UK

Donald Trump officially clinches the Republican nomination for president as speakers hammer Hillary Clinton on day two of the convention.
BBC News – US & Canada

Three French soldiers are killed in Libya after their helicopter is shot down, President Francois Hollande says.
BBC News – Africa

The A’s used a five-run fourth to back a strong seven-inning performance from right-hander Kendall Graveman in a 7-4 series-opening victory against the Astros at the Coliseum on Monday night.
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MPs strongly criticise telecoms giant BT in a new report, which accuses it of “significantly under investing” in its network infrastructure business Openreach.
BBC News – Business