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Steelers QB Haskins ran out of gas when struck and killed by truck

Steelers QB Haskins ran out of gas when struck and killed by truck

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins had run out of gas and was walking to get some when he was struck by a truck and killed in Florida, a 911 emergency call indicates.

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Benzema misses two penalties in Real Madrid win over Osasuna

Benzema misses two penalties in Real Madrid win over Osasuna

Karim Benzema missed two penalties in seven minutes on Wednesday but Real Madrid still had enough to defeat Osasuna 3-1 as they continued their march towards the La Liga title.

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Ukraine calls for talks in teetering Mariupol as Moscow holds ICBM test

Ukraine calls for talks in teetering Mariupol as Moscow holds ICBM test

Ukraine called Wednesday for urgent negotiations with Russia in Mariupol, which appeared close to falling after weeks of siege, as Vladimir Putin flexed his military muscle with the test launch of a new, nuclear capable ICBM.

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United Airlines bullish on Q2 as it reports another loss

United Airlines bullish on Q2 as it reports another loss

United Airlines reported another quarterly loss Wednesday on the lingering drag from Covid-19 but offered a bullish outlook based on surging travel demand.

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Forsberg sends RB Leipzig into German Cup final

Forsberg sends RB Leipzig into German Cup final

Emil Forsberg headed RB Leipzig into their third German Cup final in four years with a last-gasp winner in a 2-1 home victory over Union Berlin on Wednesday.

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Djokovic criticises 'crazy' Wimbledon ban on Russians, Belarusians

Djokovic criticises 'crazy' Wimbledon ban on Russians, Belarusians

Novak Djokovic hit out at the "crazy" decision by Wimbledon on Wednesday to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's tournament over the invasion of Ukraine.

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Man City beat Brighton to reclaim top spot

Man City beat Brighton to reclaim top spot

Manchester City held their nerve to move back above Liverpool at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Brighton on Wednesday.

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Man City back on top as Arsenal rekindle Champions League dreams

Man City back on top as Arsenal rekindle Champions League dreams

Manchester City regained top spot in the Premier League from Liverpool with a 3-0 win over Brighton on Wednesday, while Arsenal revived their push for the top four by beating Chelsea 4-2 at Stamford Bridge.

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Forsberg fires RB Leipzig into German Cup final

Forsberg fires RB Leipzig into German Cup final

Emil Forsberg headed RB Leipzig into their third German Cup final in four years when he struck the last-gasp winner to seal a 2-1 home victory over Union Berlin on Wednesday.

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Ukraine given parts, not whole aircraft, by allies: Pentagon

Ukraine given parts, not whole aircraft, by allies: Pentagon

The US Defense Department on Wednesday retracted its claim Ukraine had been supplied with more aircraft, saying only parts had been delivered to enable Kyiv to put more jets into the fight against Russia.

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