[ad_1] In addition, preparations for the event will take place against the backdrop of a worsening pandemic and lingering questions about Beijing’s alleged mismanagement of the initial outbreak. After successfully containing the spread of the virus, China is now grappling with its worst outbreak in more than a year, with the highly contagious Delta variant … Read more
[ad_1] CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Indians selected Trevor Stephan from the unprotected Yankees list in December in the rule 5 draft. They could have fired him anytime and received half of their $ 100,000 investment in the right-hander from 6 feet 5 inches. They didn’t, choosing to keep Stephan in their major league enclosure with … Read more
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS – The Cox Pavilion feels intimate as a venue with its limited seating, and when the ball is in play, screaming instructions from a coach can be heard throughout the top row. There was also a consistent time, every time Hawks coach Matt Hill bellowed at his players across the field. It … Read more
[ad_1] BEIJING – Guards in biohazard gear, ready to stop anyone from leaving. Athletes giving interviews behind plastic walls, speaking through microphones. Underarm thermometers all day long, with tiny transmitters to sound the alarm if someone develops a fever. Six months before the Beijing Winter Olympics, Chinese authorities are planning elaborate precautions against Covid-19. The … Read more
[ad_1] AP Photo / David Zalubowski The Colorado Rockies are investigating a fan using the N word while Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson was at the plate on Sunday. “The Rockies have zero tolerance for any form of racism or discrimination, and any fan using derogatory language of any kind will be expelled and banned … Read more
[ad_1] The United States took a lead in the gold medal tally in the closing hours of the 2020 Olympics, taking their final tally to a record 113 medals to wrap up the Tokyo Games on Sunday. With the exception of the host countries, the United States team has now led the overall medal standings … Read more
[ad_1] Before writing this recap, I never had a chance to think “what’s the state song in North Carolina?” Well, for those of you who don’t know, this is the somewhat confusing title song “The Old North State,” written in 1835 by William Gaston, a state Supreme Court justice. (and also an abolitionist and the … Read more
[ad_1] ATLANTA – With newcomers like Adam Duvall, the Braves now have enough firepower to briefly persevere without Freddie Freeman. But as they try to extend their recent push, they are reassured to know that Freeman and Travis d’Arnaud are both expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday. Freeman felt strong enough to return … Read more
[ad_1] Mandatory Credit: Mary Holt-USA TODAY Sports There are always injury updates in Mets country, and Sunday brought in some much-needed reinforcements. Noah Syndergaard For Pat Boy from Illustrated sports, Noah Syndergaard threw a mound in Philadelphia Sunday morning. In addition to throwing a mound, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com said Synergaard was also throwing a … Read more
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS – Evan Mobley took Isaac Okoro’s pass near the left wing, dribbled once towards the basket, took a few long strides and climbed to the edge, shaking a bump in the air while falling into a left-handed layup. The summer league youngster’s first basket, which came about three minutes into the game, … Read more