Small steps, big gains: Doctors say you don’t need to hit 10,000 to say healthy
A new study shows that walking as little as 4,000 steps a day can significantly reduce the risk of morbidity and mortality — death — from all causes.
Indian police volunteer convicted of rape, murder of a trainee doctor that led to protests
An Indian court on Saturday found a police volunteer guilty for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, a crime that sparked countrywide protests and hospital strikes last year ...
Defending champ Jannik Sinner gets back to the fourth round at the Australian Open
Defending champion Jannik Sinner beat 46th-ranked Marcos Giron of the U.S. 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 at the Australian Open on Saturday night, reaching the fourth round at ...
How a Fairfax Co. middle school teacher combined his passions to join the Commanders marching band
Luis Perez, who’s a band director at Holmes Middle School in Fairfax County, got involved with the Commanders marching band ...
FIFA bans Venezuelan soccer official for 5 years and orders near-$1M fine for financial wrongdoing
FIFA has banned a Venezuelan soccer official from the sport for five years for financial wrongdoing and fined him nearly $1 million. Manuel Álvarez was secretary general of ...
Impeached South Korean president argues for his release as court reviews his formal arrest
South Korea’s impeached president on Saturday argued for his release before a Seoul judge as the court reviewed whether to ...
Richmond Spiders take on the Saint Louis Billikens on 3-game losing streak
Richmond, Virginia; Saturday, 2:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Billikens -7; over/under is 140 BOTTOM LINE: ...
Nigeria is admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc
Nigeria has been admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, according to Brazil, the group’s chair. BRICS was formed by Brazil, ...
SE Louisiana Lions face the Northwestern State Demons, look for 4th straight win
SE Louisiana Lions (9-8, 3-3 Southland) at Northwestern State Demons (8-9, 4-2 Southland) Natchitoches, Louisiana; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Demons -1.5; over/under is 135 ...
Jones and No. 2 Iowa State host West Virginia
Iowa State Cyclones (15-1, 6-0 Big 12) at West Virginia Mountaineers (12-4, 4-2 Big 12) Morgantown, West Virginia; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cyclones -6.5; over/under is 137.
East Texas A&M Lions take on the New Orleans Privateers on 5-game skid
New Orleans Privateers (3-14, 1-5 Southland) at East Texas A&M Lions (2-15, 0-6 Southland) Commerce, Texas; Saturday, 3:15 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lions -3.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM ...