MADRID – Police say six people have died and several others were injured after being hit by a speeding car that left the road while taking part in the Coruna Rally in northwestern Spain. Saturday evening’s accident killed four women and two men in Carral, in the region of Galicia, …

BRUSSELS – Economic growth across the 19-country eurozone this year has been revised up to multi-year highs, in a further indication that the region managed to withstand the escalating crisis in Greece. Official figures from the European Union’s statistics agency show that the eurozone economy grew by 0.4 percent in …

BEIRUT – Syrian state television is reporting insurgents have captured an army air base northwest of the country after a two-year siege. The TV report Wednesday said government forces at the Abu Zuhour air base “have evacuated their positions and moved to another point.” The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human …

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Black bears are on the move in Grand Teton National Park and the reason is berry simple. Park officials have closed most of a 7-mile-long gravel road accessing the south end of the park for two days now. The reason: Eight black bears are feeding on hawthorn …

PITTSBURGH — The weather is becoming a worry for the Winter Classic. Rain showers and temperatures in the low 50s are being forecast for the Capitals-Penguins outdoor game Saturday at Heinz Field, hardly the conditions the NHL wants for its midseason showcase featuring stars Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. While …

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – No. 7 Duke is looking for ways to make up for a series of backcourt-crippling injuries. No. 14 North Carolina is still trying to solve some of its up-and-down ways. The rivals are far from finished products as they meet Sunday to close the regular season …

DENVER – The Denver Broncos are welcoming back suspended superstar Von Miller with open arms and a spotless 6-0 record. The Broncos’ bedraggled defense can sure use his help pressuring the passer. Denver’s shaky secondary allowed Chad Henne and Justin Blackmon to play catch all afternoon before the Broncos put …

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Jim Caldwell spent 10 years doing his best to help the Indianapolis Colts win. Now Baltimore’s offensive coordinator, he is focused on them losing. Caldwell and the Ravens host the Colts on Sunday in a first-round playoff game. Although Caldwell still has warm feelings for his …

VANCOUVER, B.C. — After battling back from a March 9 concussion to dress in Game 4, Dave Bolland has been affective at both ends of the rink. The 24-year-old had a goal and three assists as the Blackhawks embarrassed the Canucks 7-2 on Tuesday night. The Mimico, Ont., native has …

The last 901.5 miles at NASCAR’s top level have been quick and clean, the kind of races where a team can tinker on the car the entire day and not worry about artificial on-track action ruining a strong run. It’s a racer’s dream, but it’s apparently a fan’s nightmare. Three …