ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Thousands of jubilant Ivory Coast supporters were taking to Abidjan’s city streets on Monday to celebrate the country’s Africa Cup of Nations victory. Blowing whistles and vuvuzelas, singing and chanting, the supporters poured out of commuter buses near the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Stadium, where many then ran to arrive in time for the culmination of the team’s …

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s caretaker prime minister on Monday defended the widely criticized delay in announcing the results of last week’s parliamentary election, saying authorities took only 36 hours to count over 60 million votes while grappling with militant attacks. Anwaarul-Haq-Kakar insisted that a “level playing field” was available to all political parties, including that of imprisoned former prime minister …

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BOSTON RED SOX — Agreed to terms with LHP Lucas Luetge on a minor league contract. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Announced player development and minor league coaching staffs. Ed Sprague, Director of Player Development, Grady Fuson, Special Assistant to the General Manager, Gil Patterson, Milnor League Pitching Coordinator, Craig Lefferts, Minor League Assistant Pitching Coordinator, …