Live updates: China defends its position on Ukraine war | Nation

By The Associated Press The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: BEIJING — China insists that its stance on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is “impartial and constructive.” The Chinese government is also repeating its accusations that the U.S. is spreading misinformation over reports Beijing has responded positively to a Russian request for military supplies. Speaking … Read more

Live updates: UN chief warns war is hurting poor countries | Nation

By The Associated Press The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations chief warned Monday that Russia’s war on Ukraine is holding “a sword of Damocles” over the global economy, especially poor developing countries that face skyrocketing food, fuel and fertilizer prices and are now seeing their breadbasket “being bombed.” … Read more

Dennis Young: Bob Nightengale got ‘both sides’ right during MLB’s lockout | MLB News

Dennis Young, New York Daily News NEW YORK — I’m no baseball insider, but I had more than an inkling that the MLB owners’ lockout was going to end Thursday, and probably even at a reasonable hour. Even after the international draft emerged as a last-second obstacle, I was confident. That’s because Bob Nightengale, whom … Read more

It’s grand that The Grand Old Game is back. But is baseball really grand now? | St. Louis Cardinals

JUPITER, Fla. — A country exhaled Thursday when baseball owners and players agreed on a five-year deal that ensures the playing of a full 162-game schedule, among numerous items. The Grand Old Game was back, at least from financial and logistical standpoints. But how Grand will it be, really, on the field? Check the television … Read more

Live updates: Zelenskyy warns against ‘pseudo-republics.’ | Nation

By The Associated Press The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: LVIV, Ukraine – Russia is trying to create new “pseudo-republics” in Ukraine to break his country apart, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his nightly address to the nation Saturday. Zelenskyy called on Ukraine’s regions, including Kherson, which was captured by Russian forces, not to … Read more