First pitch: MLB stock report for Cardinals, Mets, Astros and more
As the MLB season churns toward the Memorial Day milestone, let's take a look at three teams that seem to have put it together in recent games and two that are going in the opposite direction.For many, Memorial Day is not only a day off from work and a way to remember those who have given t...
1970-01-01 08:00
Debt ceiling woes could kill dealmaking on Wall Street
Mergers and acquisitions are Wall Street's bread and butter. When companies combine, or one company buys another, it creates opportunities for investors and banks to make money by providing advice or finance for the transaction.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: Wagner chief vows to hand Bakhmut to Russian army by June
The chief of the mercenary group made the claim but Ukraine says it still controls parts of the city.
1970-01-01 08:00
All the wrong moves: What Cardinals rotation could have looked like if front office didn't blow it
Can you imagine what the St. Louis Cardinals starting rotation would look like had some moves gone differently?The St. Louis Cardinals have made several questionable moves over the past few seasons. The most dubious move from John Mozeliak, Cards president of baseball operations, has come from t...
1970-01-01 08:00
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visits region struck by deadly floods
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited areas of northern Italy hit by deadly flooding on Sunday, cutting short her visit to Japan for the G7 in response to the disaster.
1970-01-01 08:00
Turkish elections: Simple guide to Erdogan's fight to stay in power
Turkey's leader is favourite to win another five years as president, after taking a first-round lead.
1970-01-01 08:00
An engaged North Carolina couple is planning their dream wedding after fiancé wins $150,000 lottery prize
One couple's dream wedding will become reality after a North Carolina man won the first top prize of $150,000 in a newly launched scratch-off game -- the first time the top prize had been claimed since the game launched earlier this month.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ump show: Cardinals gifted victory with awful call against Mookie Betts
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday after an awful strike-three call on outfielder Mookie Betts.Dread it, run from it, "The Ump Show" still arrives. There have been some questionable calls from MLB umpires in recent days and weeks. Sure enough, that cont...
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB standings ordered by run differential: Rays, Rangers, Braves lapping field
Taking a look at the MLB standings in every division and both the American and National League if it were ordered by run differential.It doesn't take a genius to dive into the MLB standings. You look at the records of teams like the Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers or eve...
1970-01-01 08:00
The Satanic Temple: Think you know about Satanists? Maybe you don't
Rituals, blasphemy, and English breakfast tea: Step inside The Satanic Temple's annual convention.
1970-01-01 08:00
G7 Summit: Africa seeks new role as nations eye its resources
As wealthy nations compete, Africa wants to keep more of the benefits from its natural resources.
1970-01-01 08:00
Unbelievable Cardinals stat makes their last place status feel even more ridiculous
The St. Louis Cardinals haven't had the best of starts to the 2023 season, and this stat just shows how brutal things have gone.The St. Louis Cardinals were seemingly the team to beat in the NL Central this offseason. But no one could have guessed that not only would they be sitting last in...
1970-01-01 08:00