Новости за 31.07.2017

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks have waived center Diamond Stone, only three weeks he was acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a three-team trade.

OMAHA — The recent revival of a soul food restaurant that closed in 2003 is bringing life back to its north Omaha neighborhood.

"The Blinds" (Ecco/HarperCollins), by Adam Sternbergh

Voting for MTV's Hottest Summer Superstar has opened with Lady Gaga currently out in front with over 18 million tweets from her loyal Little Monsters.

NEW YORK (AP) — New York state is looking for proposals on redeveloping parts of Belmont Park, the Long Island track that is home to one leg of horse racing's Triple Crown.

FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Tenor Andrea Bocelli and a Haitian children's choir have inaugurated the Franco Zeffirelli International Center of the Performing Arts in Italy, though the eponymous 94-year-old film and theater director's ill health meant he had to miss…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Sam Hunt has overtaken Florida Georgia Line for holding the record number of weeks atop Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart with his single "Body Like a Back Road."

"After On: a Novel of Silicon Valley" (Del Rey), by Rob Reid

Nino Niederreiter has been bold enough with his hobbies to ride on the outside of an airplane . On the ice, he plays a fearless game with a thick frame that's tough to knock off the puck around the net.

MILAN (AP) — The famed Uffizi Gallery in Florence is taking a swipe at so-called "hit-and-run tourism," announcing on Monday price increases on single-entry tickets, while inaugurating three-day and annual passes that offer discounted entry with priority access.

A grand jury will investigate the death of a 45-year-old Fremont man who died at a hospital Saturday after declining medical treatment during his confinement, Saunders County Sheriff Kevin Stukenholtz said Monday.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — John Tortorella of the Columbus Blue Jackets is getting a one-year contract extension following a season in which he was the NHL's Coach of the Year.

Nebraska is three weeks from what could be its biggest-ever tourism event.

A local bicycling group is inviting riders of all levels to participate in a two-wheeled trek south of Lincoln for the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Jenna Coleman, a former "Doctor Who" companion, says casting a female as the lead of the long-running sci-fi series is "genius."

NEW YORK (AP) — HBO has had some of its programming stolen in what is being described as a cyber incident.

Here's a look at several stories that have been used to explain eclipses over the years.

LONDON (AP) — A British television channel on Monday defended its decision to broadcast recordings of Princess Diana candidly discussing her personal life, after some royal watchers called it a betrayal of the late princess' privacy.

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) -- Bryant Flete hit a two-run triple in the seventh inning to give the Winston-Salem Dash a 4-2 win over the Lynchburg Hillcats in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Luis Gonzalez homered and had two hits, and Ty Boyles allowed just four hits over six innings as the Daytona Tortugas defeated the Tampa Yankees 5-1 on Sunday.

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) -- Juan Kelly drove in six runs, while Connor Panas and Cavan Biggio drove in three apiece as the Dunedin Blue Jays beat the Florida Fire Frogs 17-1 on Sunday.

KINSTON, N.C. (AP) -- Josh Altmann hit a run-scoring single in the eighth inning, leading the Down East Wood Ducks to a 6-5 win over the Buies Creek Astros on Sunday.

LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Edward Olivares had three hits and scored two runs as the Lansing Lugnuts topped the Great Lakes Loons 7-5 on Sunday.

LANCASTER, Calif. (AP) -- Jonah Arenado hit a two-run double in the ninth inning, leading the San Jose Giants to a 9-8 win over the Lancaster JetHawks on Sunday.

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) -- Darren Seferina homered and had two hits, and Austin Gomber allowed just three hits over seven innings as the Springfield Cardinals beat the Northwest Arkansas Naturals 6-3 on Sunday.