- Reuters
Analysis-UK election date lifts fog over promising market recovery
A surprise British general election in July has removed a layer of uncertainty for UK markets, leaving investors to focus on the outlook for interest rates and the economy as the dominant forces driving the pound, stocks and bonds. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a general election for July 4 on Wednesday, after data showed British inflation dropped to 2.3% in April, hoping to turn around the Conservatives' dismal polling numbers with a message that the economy has turned a corner. Most investors are working on the assumption that Keir Starmer will become the next premier, with his opposition Labour party consistently around 20% ahead in the polls.
- Associated Press
White drives in 4, Arizona hangs on to edge Washington 6-5 in Pac-12 tourney
Mason White drove in four run, including the go-ahead three-run home run, and top-seeded Arizona defeated ninth-seeded Washington 6-5 in the Pac-12 Conference Tournament on Wednesday night. The Wildcats (34-20) assured their spot in the semifinals despite a Thursday game with sixth-seeded Cal. Washington (19-31-1) was eliminated. As Pac-12 champion, Arizona only had to win one game in its pool to advance.
- Associated Press
McMahon hits 2-run homer in the 12th inning to lift Colorado Rockies over Oakland Athletics 4-3
Ryan McMahon hit a two-run home run in the 12th inning, and the Colorado Rockies hung on to beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Wednesday night. Elias Díaz had three hits including a two-run home run, while Brendan Rogers and Hunter Goodman each added a pair of hits to help Colorado snap a four-game losing streak.
