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D-backs become buyers at trade deadline, add Mariners closer Paul Sewald in exchange for 3 players
D-backs become buyers at trade deadline, add Mariners closer Paul Sewald in exchange for 3 players
The Arizona Diamondbacks are working on a trade to solidify the back of their bullpen for the stretch run, acquiring closer Paul Sewald from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for infielder Josh Rojas, outfielder Dominic Canzone and minor leaguer Ryan Bliss, according to a person familiar with the deal
2023-08-01 06:08
Michigan State hosts Central Michigan, aiming to bounce back from bad season under Mel Tucker
Michigan State hosts Central Michigan, aiming to bounce back from bad season under Mel Tucker
Michigan State and Central Michigan are looking to bounce back from bad seasons, which followed successful years
2023-09-01 01:35
France smash records in 14-0 win, Dutch, Swiss and Romania qualify for Euro 2024
France smash records in 14-0 win, Dutch, Swiss and Romania qualify for Euro 2024
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick in France's record-breaking 14-0 thrashing of 10-man Gibraltar as the Netherlands, Switzerland and Romania booked their places...
2023-11-19 06:12
As mayors, governors scramble to care for more migrants, a look at what's behind the numbers
As mayors, governors scramble to care for more migrants, a look at what's behind the numbers
Migrants have always come to the U.S., but the immigration system now seems strained nationwide more than ever
2023-09-22 00:31
Exploding STI Rates Need Attention Now
Exploding STI Rates Need Attention Now
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2023-06-24 07:27
MacKenzie Scott's $250 million open call for donations yields applications from 6,353 nonprofits
MacKenzie Scott's $250 million open call for donations yields applications from 6,353 nonprofits
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s first open call for grants yielded 6,353 applications from nonprofits — meaning candidates have at least a 4% chance of being selected for a $1 million grant
2023-07-20 03:22
Every player to win the World Cup, Copa Libertadores and Champions League
Every player to win the World Cup, Copa Libertadores and Champions League
Here are the players that have managed to win the Copa Libertadores, the Champions League and the World Cup during their careers.
2023-06-12 04:30
Bayern's Kane on target but vows to improve after Leverkusen draw
Bayern's Kane on target but vows to improve after Leverkusen draw
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said he "still had room to improve" after netting a fourth goal in four matches in his side's 2-2 home...
2023-09-16 05:53
'RHONJ' star Joe Gorga disses sister Teresa Giudice during his comedy show, dubs wife Melissa Gorga 'best housewife'
'RHONJ' star Joe Gorga disses sister Teresa Giudice during his comedy show, dubs wife Melissa Gorga 'best housewife'
During his show at the Catch A Rising Star comedy club, Joe Gorga took a dig at his sister Teresa Giudice, adding fire to their ongoing feud
2023-10-17 16:14
How extreme heat is making your gas more expensive
How extreme heat is making your gas more expensive
This summer's historic heatwave is making life more expensive for American drivers.
2023-08-04 17:35
F1 descends into farce again after Austria results shake-up – the FIA has to be better
F1 descends into farce again after Austria results shake-up – the FIA has to be better
It was long after the chequered flag was waved at the Red Bull Ring on Sunday when Lando Norris, buoyed by a positive weekend in his upgraded McLaren, posted a selfie of his bare hand. A high-five for P5. Little did he know that, in the end, a finger needed to be withdrawn. Another Instagram picture comically corrected the initial post. Because Norris had actually recorded his best result of the season in claiming fourth, after a shaking-up of the final classification of Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix due to a raft of time penalties. Twelve drivers – including Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz – were punished retrospectively, after 83 lap times in Sunday’s race were deleted due to the exceeding of track limits. The scenario, which only concluded five hours after the race finished, has once again placed the spotlight on the FIA, the governing body of Formula 1. An appeal from Aston Martin triggered the farcical scenes to sign off a weekend in Spielberg typified by the absurdity of the track-limits issue at the final two corners of the track. The only salvation was that the podium and Max Verstappen’s win remained unchanged. Qualifying on Friday was dominated by cars continuously extending the limits of the car beyond the white line. Sergio Perez, incredulously, fell foul three times in Q2, even after a host of warnings from his engineer and subsequently missed out on the top-10 shootout. Sprint day on Saturday seemed less impacted by the issue, but only because of the wet conditions resulting in the drivers being more conservative in their driving style on the approach to turns 9 and 10. Come the grand prix a day later, the number of warnings, black-and-white flags and then time penalties rather overshadowed what was actually an enthralling 71-lap race. Hamilton, exuding disbelief at the situation over team radio, was aghast at the notion that only he was being punished. Ultimately with the late result change, nobody escaped. Esteban Ocon, for instance, had an astonishing 30 seconds added to his final time, seemingly driving a completely different configuration altogether. There are a few problems at play here. Firstly, the issue of cars consistently crossing the white line at the end of the lap. The Red Bull Ring, which has been a fixture on the F1 schedule since 2014 and on Sunday extended its contract until 2030, is the shortest track on the calendar. A fact which should encourage captivating battles, both on track and on the timesheets. Instead, it is the circuit most prone to ignominy with the deletion of lap times. Practically, it can be avoided too. Last year, a gravel trap on the outside of the final turn – as opposed to sections of run-off area – was recommended by the race director. Such an addition would encourage drivers to be more cautious on the approach and thus more likely to stay within the white lines. Such an improvement must be made next year. Yet more so than the track-limits discussion itself, what is particularly concerning for the sport in the long-term is the changing of the result hours after the race has ended. We have been here before, too. In March, the second race of the season in Saudi Arabia saw Fernando Alonso’s third place reinstated past midnight local time, rendering George Russell’s experience on the podium redundant. A fortnight later in Australia, a chaotic race saw post-race appeals drag the race result into uncertainty for a matter of weeks, with Ferrari appealing a late penalty for Sainz. The FIA and F1, two distinctly different enterprises but reliant in many ways on one another, are not the best of friends at the moment. Ideally, they would work perfectly in harmony but on the contrary, the divide is stark, as illustrated by Formula 1 calling out FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the off-season for opining on F1’s market value in the wake of takeover rumours from Saudi Arabia. All of it points towards a situation where the whole operation and system of work must improve. There is an argument that it could be completely scratched and revamped – and perhaps both parties could work towards this after the 2023 season. But something has to change. The net result of more ridiculous scenes such as Sunday night’s result change will be spectators turning away from the sport. The influx of fans in the past few years, due to Netflix, the 2021 season and more races than ever before, will be completely undone if those watching cannot fully trust the finality of the chequered flag. The sport’s marketeers have done so well to be ahead of the curve as it enjoys a period of unprecedented popularity. 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2023-07-03 20:16
Latest Cubs breakthrough could put a star on the trade block
Latest Cubs breakthrough could put a star on the trade block
The emergence of a Chicago Cubs player could have them thinking about opportunities to trade a star who has rebuilt his name.Don't look now, but the Chicago Cubs might be on their way to the top of the NL Central. That's not to say that, even if they make it there, they'll be very...
2023-06-20 03:43