MLB Rumors: Analyst suggests blockbuster SF Giants trade target
One analyst suggests a blockbuster solution to the San Francisco Giants' pitching woes.Few teams have struggled more on the mound lately than the San Francisco Giants. Injuries have ravaged the rotation and the options currently available to them are, lightly put, subpar.Even so, the Gi...
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Matt Rhule: Nebraska football will not be for the faint of heart
Look for the Nebraska football program to get even tougher under new head coach Matt Rhule.It is not going to be an overnight fix, but Matt Rhule has a plan in place to return the once-proud Nebraska football program to its former glory.His plan was well-defined in Pete Thamel's latest ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Russell Crowe says he should be 'f*****g paid' to answer questions on 'Gladiator 2': 'I'm not even in it'
'It has nothing to do with me. In that world, I am dead. Six feet under,' said Russell Crowe
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Rabid bobcat attacks sleeping camper during youth trip at a Connecticut state park, officials say
A rabid bobcat attacked a children's camp leader as he slept in a hammock at a state park, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
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Tom Brady finally got real about Bill Belichick's impact on his career
After years of uncomfortable silence, Tom Brady finally opened up about Bill Belichick's impact on his career with the New England Patriots.There may not be a more storied player-coach combination in NFL history than Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.The pair spent 20 years together with the...
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‘Mom influencer’ sentenced to three months for false report on kidnapping
An Instagram "mom influencer" in California who falsely claimed a Hispanic couple were trying to kidnap her children has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for making a false report, according to prosecutors. Katie Sorensen, 30, was convicted in April of a misdemeanour for making a false report, according to the New York Times. District Attorney Carla Rodriguez said 60 of the 90 days could be served as part of a work-release program. In addition to jail time, Sorensen was sentenced to 12 months of informal probation during which she is prohibited from appearing on social media. She will also be required to complete a four-hour implicit bias training program as well as paying various fees and fines. The incident that led to Sorensen's conviction began on 7 December, 2020, when the Instagrammer visited a Michaels craft store in Petaluma, California, around 40 miles north of San Francisco. She went to the store with her four-year-old son and one-year-old daughter, according to prosecutors. She shopped, left the store, returned to her car, and loaded up her children. Then, she called the police. “A few minutes later Ms Sorensen called the Petaluma Police Department and reported that a couple had tried to kidnap her children,” prosecutors said. A week after the report, Sorensen published an Instagram video in which she described the "near abduction of her young children," according to prosecutors. They said she included "significant details" in the video that she had not given to the Petaluma Police Department. She says in the now-deleted video that she wanted to raise awareness and "just encourage parents to be more aware of their surroundings". Sorensen also described being followed by a couple who she said made comments about kidnapping her children. The video garnered more than four million views and was featured on local news programs. Police eventually followed up with Sorensen who identified the couple she claimed were stalking her children from security footage obtained from the retailer. The individuals she identified were Sadie Vega-Martinez and her husband, Eddie Martinez. Police tracked down the couple, and they "fully cooperated" with the investigation. The couple "denied the allegations," according to the department. Police ultimately determined the couple were innocent, and charged Sorensen with three misdemeanour counts of making a false report of a crime. A jury acquitted the first two counts against her but convicted her on the third. “Ms Sorensen has been held accountable for her crime, and we believe the judge handed down a fair sentence,” District Attorney Rodriguez said in a statement following the sentencing. “Our hope is that this measure of accountability will help provide some closure to the couple that was falsely accused of having attempted to kidnap two young children.” Read More Instagram mother charged after falsely accusing Latino couple of trying to snatch her kids ‘Mom influencer’ investigated for making kidnap claims against Latino couple Colleen Ballinger: Everything we know about the ‘grooming’ allegations against YouTuber Miranda Sings
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Pirates-Brewers start time: Pirates rain delay update in Pittsburgh for July 1
Saturday's game between the Pirates and Brewers on July 1 was put under a rain delay. What is the new start time in Pittsburgh?The only thing standing between Saturday baseball and the Pirates or Brewers is the weather.Saturday's game was scheduled to begin at 4:05 p.m. ET but the ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Knicks are trading former lottery pick and fan favorite Obi Toppin to Pacers, AP source says
The New York Knicks are trading Obi Toppin to the Indiana Pacers, dealing away a former lottery pick who was loved by fans but never as much by coach Tom Thibodeau
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Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss
William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool.
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The Lakers are keeping Reaves and Russell. The Bucks agree to keep Lopez in free agency
The Los Angeles Lakers kept two of their best guards
1970-01-01 08:00
MLS transfer roundup: LA Galaxy waive Sega Coulibaly; Portland Timbers strengthen backline
Though Major League Soccer's Secondary Transfer Window officially kicks off on July 5, several teams have begun making changes to their roster.
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US Jobs Seen Growing in Tune With Resilient Economy: Eco Week
Upcoming readouts of the US labor market are projected to show more moderate yet still healthy job growth,
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