The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will renew their rivalry on Thursday, opening a four-game series at Yankee Stadium that has obvious playoff implications. The Yankees enter Thursday with a 1 ½ game lead over the Red Sox for the American League's top wild card spot.

Akron authorities are investigating two shootings they believe could be connected after a man was killed in the 900 block of Dayton Street, and another man was hospitalized for a gunshot wound.

Central Pennsylvania residents can expect a gradual weather shift over the next 24 hours, with Hurricane Erin’s remnants driving cloudy conditions today and a potential for severe thunderstorms developing Sunday.

According to journalist Matteo Moretto, Nottingham Forest is seriously considering sacking its manager, Nuno Espírito Santo, due to growing tensions between the club's ownership and the Portuguese

College Possible’s annual alumni survey shows strong outcomes for participants in its coaching program, including a 93 percent five-year graduation rate for those who attended a four-year college and high rates of employment and job satisfaction.

Pittsburgh Police are investigating several reports of sexual assaults on the city's North Side that investigators say could be connected with a potential repeat offender. Police issued an alert Wednesday night to inform the community about the series of reported assaults.

Court documents reportedly reveal a possible motive in this week's deadly knife attack in a Maryvale High School classroom.