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1 month, 1 week ago

Could Trump's return be tougher on Russia than expected? 3 reasons Ukraine may benefit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was quick to reach out to US President-elect Donald Trump following his election victory, hoping for a continued alliance. However, Trump’s past ambivalence towards Nato and critiques of US aid to Ukraine have raised concerns about his commitment to defending Ukraine from Russian aggression Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President …

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1 month, 1 week ago

3 reasons why a Trump White House might not be a disaster for Ukraine

Raw Story

Among the first world leaders to speak with Donald Trump following his election victory on Nov. 5, 2024 was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. For many foreign policy observers, Trump’s victory – together with his lukewarm attitude toward NATO, criticism of the amount of U.S. aid being sent to Ukraine and vows to reach a deal to end the ongoing war …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

MLB Free Agents List: 136 Players Set Free, 64 More to Come

Associated Press

A total of 136 players became free agents on Thursday, with an additional 64 players with pending option decisions. The news covers players from all three leagues, including major names like Corbin Burnes, Justin Verlander, and Carlos Santana. Other notable names include Shohei Ohtani, Zack Wheeler, and Fernando Tatis Jr.

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2 months ago

¿Dónde celebrar Halloween esta noche en nuestra ciudad?

LA Times

Llegó la Noche de Brujas, una fecha esperada por muchos. Una de los más flojas atracciones es la de “Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse”, una experiencia que se realiza al aire libre luego de abordar el tram hasta lo más profundo del parque. El elevador de “Monsters After Dark” está ambientado con un tema musical de punk rock original de …

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3 months ago

Adolis García’s home run backs Cody Bradford as Rangers beat Blue Jays 2-0

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Adolis García hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, Cody Bradford pitched seven strong innings after the worst start of his career, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Wednesday night. “Then you flush it.” Bradford was perfect through four innings before Alejandro Kirk opened the fifth with a smash back to …

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3 months ago

Blake Snell gets 12 Ks as Giants blank skidding Orioles 10-0

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — Blake Snell struck out 12 over six innings and allowed just one hit to carry the San Francisco Giants past the faltering Baltimore Orioles 10-0 on Tuesday night. “We had a tough night.” In this one, the Giants got the only run they needed when Mike Yastrzemski drove the second pitch from Orioles starter Albert Suárez over the …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Henderson’s 34th HR sparks Orioles to 13-3 win, dropping White Sox to 31-108 with 11th loss in row

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — Gunnar Henderson tied a franchise record for shortstops with his 34th home run, and the Baltimore Orioles extended Chicago’s losing streak to 11 with a 13-3 rout of the White Sox on Monday. Baltimore’s leadoff batter reached in each of the first six innings for the first time since July 4, 1997, an 11-8 loss at Detroit in …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Witt and Royals rally in 8th inning to hand White Sox their 16th straight defeat, 4-3

Associated Press

CHICAGO — The staggering Chicago White Sox lost their 16th straight game, extending a franchise record, as Michael Massey homered and Michael Wacha pitched seven strong innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 4-3 victory Tuesday night. “We know we’re capable.” Chicago’s Andrew Vaughn homered for the second consecutive night and rookie Jonathan Cannon pitched seven terrific innings, …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cubs acquire INF Isaac Paredes from the Rays for 3B Christopher Morel and 2 minor leaguers

Associated Press

— The Chicago Cubs acquired All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes from the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday for third baseman Christopher Morel and two minor leaguers. The Cubs, who are focused on the future ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, sent Morel and right-handers Hunter Bigge and Ty Johnson to the Rays. We’re going to miss his energy for sure, his smile,” …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Is the US deploying long-range missiles in Germany leading to a new Cold War-like confrontation with Russia?

Firstpost

The US at the Nato summit in Washington announced the decision to station long-range weapons, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, in Germany as a deterrent. However, the move has angered Russia, saying it could provoke a Cold War-style ‘direct confrontation’ On the sidelines of the recent North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit in Washington, the United States and Germany revealed that the …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin calls for making intermediate missiles that had been banned under Trump-scrapped treaty

LA Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for resuming production of intermediate-range missiles that had been banned under a nuclear arms treaty with the United States that the Trump administration scrapped. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty, or INF, which banned ground-based nuclear and conventional missiles with a range of 310 to 3,410 miles, was regarded as an arms control landmark when …

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8 months ago

Friday's Transactions

Associated Press

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Assigned C David Banuelos outright to Norfolk after clearing waivers. Women’s National Basketball Association ATLANTA DREAM — Signed G/F Elizabeth Balogun, C Khaalia Hillsman and G Taja Cole to training camp contracts. LOS ANGELES SPARKS — Signed F Rickea Jackson and C Angel Reese to a rookie scale contract. Minor League …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Friday's Transactions

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Acquired RHP Yohan Ramirez from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations. FOOTBALL National Football League JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Signed OT Cole Van Lanen, WR Tim Jones and CB Gregory Junior to exclusive rights …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Saturday's Transactions

Associated Press

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BOSTON RED SOX — Placed SS Trevor Story on the 10-day IL. GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS — Activated D Jacob Flynn and F Arnaud Vachon from reserve. JACKSONVILLE ICEMEN — Activated D Connor Russell from injured reserve and F Chris Grando from reserve. MAINE MARINERS — Activated D Alex Sheehy from injured reserve and G …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Twins put INF Lewis on IL with ‘severe quad strain,’ call up prospect Martin to help

Associated Press

— The Minnesota Twins put oft-injured infielder Royce Lewis on the injured list with what the club called “a severe quad strain” on Saturday, and the reigning AL Central champions are preparing to be without him for more than a month. “It’s significant enough he’s going to have some significant time down,” said Derek Falvey, the Twins’ president of baseball …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Saturday's Transactions

Associated Press

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Reinstated RHP Jacob Webb from the paternity list. FORT WAYNE KOMETS — Activated D Jake Johnson from injured reserve and F Shawn Szydlowski from reserve. NEWFOUNDLAND GROWLERS — Placed F Keenan Suthers on reserve and F Jordan Escott on injured reserve, effective March 18. RAPID CITY RUSH — Placed F Riley …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Cleveland Guardians’ 14 prospects who could debut in 2024

New York Times

A much-ballyhooed class of 17 rookies spurred the Cleveland Guardians to a division title in 2022. Then there’s Martínez, who had a pedestrian 2023 but is talented enough to have convinced the Guardians to add him to the 40-man roster and protect him from the Rule 5 draft before last season. He’s always had an appealing strikeout rate, but he …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Tuesday's Transactions

Associated Press

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled OF Ryan McKenna from Norfolk. CINCINNATI REDS — Sent RHP Tejay Antone to the Arizona Complex League on a rehab assignment. FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed LS Jack Coco, WRs Davion Davis, Kaden Davis, OL Pat Elflein and TE Goff Swaim. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Placed DBs …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Pirates trade Robert Stephenson to Rays for INF prospect Alika Williams

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates on Friday traded reliever Robert Stephenson to the Rays for minor-league infielder Alika Williams, major-league sources confirmed to The Athletic. Matt Gorski, a natural center fielder, made his first pro start at second base Thursday night in the Curve’s 9-8 win against Binghamton. GO DEEPER Pirates top 20 prospects 2023: Keith Law ranks Pittsburgh’s minor league …

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1 year, 11 months ago

One player the Giants can trade for from every American League East team

New York Times

There is no form of baseball-writing art lower than the fake trade. Here’s one player from every AL East team that the Giants could trade for, going in alphabetical order by city. Why the Giants would want him As of right now, the only left-handed infielder on the roster is Brandon Crawford, who won’t see an inning at second or …

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2 years, 8 months ago

National League East Preview Capsules

Associated Press

Capsules of National League East teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ ATLANTA BRAVES 2021: 88-73, first place, won World Series. He’s Here: OF Nick Castellanos, LF/DH Kyle Schwarber, RHP Corey Knebel, LHP Brad Hand, RHP Jeurys Familia. He’s Outta Here: LF Andrew McCutchen, RHP Hector Neris, RHP Archie Bradley, INF Brad Miller, INF Freddy Galvis, OF Roman …

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3 years, 4 months ago

US-Russia Nuclear Talks: Untangling The Knots

The Quint

The Russian development of the 9M729 ground-launched cruise missile in 2014 began to worry the Americans. Plans were made to abandon New START as well, but the incoming Biden administration called for its extension to February 4, 2026, and the Russians agreed. Biden has said that he wants to use New START as the basis for negotiating more arms control …

Russia

3 years, 6 months ago

How Vladimir Putin busted American propaganda over 'civil rights'

Op India

Russian president Vladimir Putin recently participated in a summit with his American counterpart Joe Biden on the 16th of June at Geneva. We support African Americans’ fight for their rights, but we are against any types and kinds of extremism, which unfortunately sometimes, regrettably, we witness currently these days.” An American reporter asked Putin what he was “so afraid of” …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Kylian Mbappe: the jewel in France’s crown and true heir to Messi and Ronaldo

New York Times

Anyone lucky enough to observe the early stages of greatness will recognise that feeling. “When I saw him the first time I said, ‘It’s Pele!’,” Wenger says with wonder. We have found one candidate for sure.” Wenger believes the influence of having these two totemic footballers raising the bar for about as long as Mbappe can remember is significant. He …

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Could Trump's return be tougher on Russia than expected? 3 reasons Ukraine may benefit

3 reasons why a Trump White House might not be a disaster for Ukraine

MLB Free Agents List: 136 Players Set Free, 64 More to Come

¿Dónde celebrar Halloween esta noche en nuestra ciudad?

Adolis García’s home run backs Cody Bradford as Rangers beat Blue Jays 2-0

Blake Snell gets 12 Ks as Giants blank skidding Orioles 10-0

Henderson’s 34th HR sparks Orioles to 13-3 win, dropping White Sox to 31-108 with 11th loss in row

Witt and Royals rally in 8th inning to hand White Sox their 16th straight defeat, 4-3

Cubs acquire INF Isaac Paredes from the Rays for 3B Christopher Morel and 2 minor leaguers

Is the US deploying long-range missiles in Germany leading to a new Cold War-like confrontation with Russia?

Putin calls for making intermediate missiles that had been banned under Trump-scrapped treaty

Friday's Transactions

Friday's Transactions

Saturday's Transactions

Twins put INF Lewis on IL with ‘severe quad strain,’ call up prospect Martin to help

Saturday's Transactions

Cleveland Guardians’ 14 prospects who could debut in 2024

Tuesday's Transactions

Pirates trade Robert Stephenson to Rays for INF prospect Alika Williams

One player the Giants can trade for from every American League East team

National League East Preview Capsules

US-Russia Nuclear Talks: Untangling The Knots

How Vladimir Putin busted American propaganda over 'civil rights'

Kylian Mbappe: the jewel in France’s crown and true heir to Messi and Ronaldo