MLB All-Star Game notebook: Rangers praise Bochy, Spencer Strider's success, Angels talking point
MLB All-Star Game: Texas Rangers players praise Bruce Bochy's leadership, Carlos Estevez takes step for Los Angeles Angels, and Spencer Strider dishes on why he keeps it simple with the Atlanta Braves.SEATTLE —As we get closer to the start of the MLB All-Star Game, let's empty th...
2023-07-12 05:26
First pitch: From Ohtani to Braves success, 3 things I heard during All-Star Game media availability
What is the secret to success for the Atlanta Braves? How happy is Salvador Perez in Kansas City? What are the best sales pitches for Shohei Ohtani?SEATTLE — Before the players took the field at the All-Star Game here in the Pacific Northwest, they met with members of the media to talk abo...
2023-07-12 00:21
Reds address biggest organizational need with lauded MLB Draft haul
The Cincinnati Reds won Day 1 of the MLB Draft, where they were able to take three prospects that filled their farm systems biggest needs.The Cincinnati Reds farm system has huge strengths and a few glaring weaknesses. Their strength is in their position player maturity. They have a ton of high ...
2023-07-11 03:18
Red Sox receive high praise from MLB Draft expert for first two picks
MLB Draft expert Keith Lawn loves the first two 2023 MLB Draft picks for the Red Sox and Boston fans should be just as excited.The Boston Red Sox have found themselves in a really tough spot in 2023. They have the top end talent to compete for an above .500 record but being .500 isn't good ...
2023-07-11 03:18
Women's World Cup 2023 Group A: Fixtures, results, standings, squads & full details
Starting things off in the 2023 Women's World Cup is Group A, featuring two European sides, a World Cup debutant, and one of the hosts.After failing to make it out of the group stage in last summer's European Championships, Hege Riise and Norway aim to bounce back. Riise took the helm ...
2023-07-10 06:22
France bans buying fireworks for Bastille Day after riots
The move comes after rioting sparked by last month's killing of a 17-year-old by police in Nanterre.
2023-07-09 20:57
MLB Futures Game: 3 things I heard inside the NL and AL clubhouses in Seattle
SEATTLE — The future of Major League Baseball came together to learn from each other at the 2023 SiriusXM All-Star MLB Futures Game. Here's what we heard from three of baseball's top prospects.While much attention is paid to who will be taking the field in Tuesday night's ML...
2023-07-09 05:50
France riots: Can Paris prevent tensions igniting again?
The riots in the country's suburban estates have subsided, for now, but deep divisions remain.
2023-07-08 12:46
What is the South China Sea dispute?
Overlapping claims in the South China Sea threaten to turn the region into a flashpoint of global concern.
2023-07-07 15:18
RTÉ spent €5,000 on flip-flops
The broadcaster was accused by Irish parliamentarians of running a slush fund.
2023-07-05 23:50
France riots: 'For the politicians we are nothing'
In one of Marseille's most deprived neighbourhoods, residents say local despair fuels riots.
2023-07-05 07:52
The best new TV shows of 2023 (so far), from 'The Last of Us' to 'Beef'
The television of 2023 has thus far been defined primarily by returning series, and particularly saying goodbye to several signature shows, including the finales of "Succession," "Barry," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and "Ted Lasso" (at least, as we currently know it).
2023-07-04 21:16