Red Sox get a bargain with latest contract extension
The Boston Red Sox signed outfielder Rob Refsnyder to a team-friendly deal.The art of right-handed hitting can be lost on some in Boston, where the Green Monster looms over left field. Not for the Red Sox, however. Veteran outfielder and right-handed specialist Rob Refsnyder has been one of Bost...
1970-01-01 08:00
USMNT rumors: Marsch to Celtic, Wright to Villareal, Edelman to Europe
Today's USMNT rumors includes Jesse Marsch being backed to take over at Celtic. Villareal has joined the race for Haji Wright andDaniel Edelman has been linked with a move to Europe.USMNT rumors: Jesse Marsch to CelticCeltic's current manager Ange Postecoglou is a candidate for the Tot...
1970-01-01 08:00
Anatomy of an assist: Kaka vs Liverpool
A look back at Kaka's wonderful assist in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final.
1970-01-01 08:00
Parents clash in Pride protest at US primary school
Violence erupts in a Los Angeles suburb as rival protesters trade accusations of indoctrination and bigotry.
1970-01-01 08:00
Chris Sale sounds utterly deflated after latest injury
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale said he felt "deflated' after hitting the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation.After a rough start to the season, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale began returning to his old form at the beginning of May. From there, ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Sidhu Moose Wala: Indian rap trailblazer celebrated
People have been holding events in memory of a murdered rapper this week - but what made him special?
1970-01-01 08:00
Beijing's comedy crackdown is hitting its music scene
The crackdown on stand-up comedy unleashed by a joke is now hurting Beijing's vibrant live music scene.
1970-01-01 08:00
Chris Sale officially heading for IL as Red Sox brace for MRI results
Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale is bound for the IL as the team awaits MRI results on his sore shoulder.The Boston Red Sox are treading water at the bottom of a very competitive AL East right now. Every win counts, and the recent resurgence of star pitcher Chris Sale gave the fanbase a lot to look...
1970-01-01 08:00
Amazon fires Alabama warehouse worker who led union push
An Amazon worker who helped lead a milestone organizing effort to form what would have been the company's first US union at a warehouse in Alabama said she has been fired by the e-commerce giant.
1970-01-01 08:00
Masataka Yoshida has been every bit the superstar the Red Sox have hoped for
Masataka Yoshida has been absolutely raking and the Red Sox outfielder has not disappointed at all in his first MLB season.The Japanese-born outfielder Masataka Yoshida, dubbed “Macho Man” by the Red Sox and “The Japanese Barry Bonds” by former Japanese teammates, has b...
1970-01-01 08:00
Fitch warns it could still downgrade America's credit rating despite debt ceiling resolution
Fitch Ratings is keeping the United States on watch for a potential credit rating downgrade even after Congress passed a last-minute bill to avert a disastrous default.
1970-01-01 08:00
UBS CEO warns of painful jobs decisions after Credit Suisse takeover
By John Revill BERN (Reuters) -UBS Chief Executive Sergio Ermotti on Friday warned of painful decisions about job cuts following
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