When Mike Elias was first introduced as the Orioles’ executive vice president and general manager in November 2018, he sat between brothers John and Louis Angelos as he promised to bring an “elite talent pipeline” to Baltimore. Now, that process again finds itself in the middle of the sons of principal owner Peter Angelos. On…
(The Hill) — Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson accused CBS host Stephen Colbert’s production crew of committing “insurrection.” “Last night, producers from Stephen Colbert’s show on CBS committed insurrection at the United States Capitol,” Carlson said, referring to the producers’ unescorted entrance into a House office building authorized by Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). DeSantis escalates…
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DENVER — The Tampa Bay Lightning’s lean years helped them land Steven Stamkos with the first pick in the 2008 NHL Draft and Victor Hedman second in 2009. Same for the Colorado Avalanche with Gabriel Landeskog going second in 2011, Nathan MacKinnon first in 2013 and Cale Makar fourth in 2017. The Lightning and Avalanche…
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It seemed like Kenny Atkinson was going to depart the NBA champion Warriors for a head coaching job with the Charlotte Hornets. But now, it seems like Atkinson has decided to stick around with the champs. According to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Atkinson will remain with the Warriors as their top assistant coach…
PITTSBURGH — The Giants on Saturday dipped back into the waiver wire and added a former Rookie of the Month. Yermín Mercedes, 29, was claimed by San Francisco after he was designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox last week. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the Giants waived catcher Michael Papierski,…
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CINCINNATI — On the same date that he reached 10 years of major-league service, the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday designated for assignment two-time All-Star outfielder Lorenzo Cain. Cain, 36, hit .179 with one home run and nine RBIs over 43 games this season. “It just got to a point where it’s probably time,” Cain told…
NEW YORK — U.S. health advisers on Saturday recommended covid-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — the last group without the shots. The advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention unanimously decided that coronavirus vaccines should be made available to children as young as 6 months, offering protection from hospitalizations, deaths and…
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Hundreds marched through Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the freedom of enslaved people in the United States following emancipation. Juneteenth, officially celebrated on June 19, became an official holiday in the city of Pittsburgh and nationally in 2021. Groups ranging from advocacy organizations, health-care companies, politicians, community members, and even…
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TORONTO — Last weekend, Aaron Boone joked about how he is able to put Matt Carpenter on a shelf and then take him “out for a spin” once a week. The veteran infielder has proven to be an invaluable bench player for the Yankees so far this season. His ability to stay sharp and effective…
Bay City News Service FREMONT — Paseo Padre Parkway is closed between Thornton Avenue and Isherwood Way in Fremont due to a collision and police are asking the public to avoid the area. All northbound and southbound lanes of Paseo Padre between Thornton and Isherwood are closed and there is no estimate as to when…
