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Tunisian opposition party leader sentenced to 3 years as crackdown on president’s critics continues

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — The head of Tunisia’s largest opposition party was sentenced to three years in prison in the latest display of the North African country’s crackdown on critics of President Kais Saied. Rached Ghannouchi, the 82-year-old president of the Islamist party Ennahdha, was sentenced Thursday along with his son in-law on embezzlement convictions. The charges were based on …

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Orioles land their ace, acquiring All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes from Milwaukee

The Baltimore Orioles finally landed a proven front-line pitcher to go with all that young hitting talent. The Orioles acquired All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes from the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night. Baltimore sent left-hander DL Hall, infield prospect Joey Ortiz and a competitive balance draft pick to Milwaukee in the deal for the 2021 National League Cy Young Award winner. …

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Sears scores 25, UT Martin knocks off Eastern Illinois 76-59

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Jordan Sears’ 25 points helped UT Martin defeat Eastern Illinois 76-59 on Thursday night. Sears had six rebounds and five assists for the Skyhawks …

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