CHENGDU, China (AP) — For a few days in October 2023, the capital of the science fiction world was Chengdu, China. Fans traveled from around the world as Worldcon, sci-fi ’s biggest annual event, was held in the country for the first time. It was a rare moment when Chinese and international fans could get together to celebrate the arts …

Sacramento Kings (33-25, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (42-17, first in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota seeks to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Sacramento. The Timberwolves are 29-8 in Western Conference games. Minnesota has a 5-4 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Kings …

TAMPA. Fla. (AP) — Baseball players’ association head Tony Clark is hopeful 2024 uniforms will soon be altered following complaints by his members. The uniforms designed by Nike and manufactured by Fanatics have been criticized by players for pants that are somewhat see through and for lettering, sleeve emblems and numbering that are less bulky and apparently smaller. “You just …