Their team was considered the leading contender to pry prized lefty Chris Sale away from the White Sox in a blockbuster trade. Their team was also considered the favorite to land former MVP Andrew McCutchen in a deal with the Pirates, a move that would allow budding superstar Trea Turner to shift from center field back to his natural position at shortstop. MORE: Chris Sale makes Red Sox rotation silly good...
Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond spotted a fan with a disability in the stands prior to his team’s game against the Reds on Tuesday and decided to play a quick game of catch during warmups. It was a small gesture but we’re pretty sure it made the fan’s night. MORE: Historic baseball photos | Bryce Harper pulls out special bat for Independence Day
Rendon has been out all season with an MCL sprain in his left knee. He was nearing his debut until he suffered this latest setback last week. MORE: 33 of the best batting stances ever | Hanley Ramirez sprains shoulder | Rockies closer needs elbow surgery After a breakout year in which he hit 21 home runs, drove in 83 runs and stole 17 bases, Rendon was expected to become one of the premier infielders in baseball this season....
In the alliance’s condemnation of China, it called on Beijing to “act responsibly in the international system, including in cyberspace” and said it is determined to “actively deter, defend against and counter the full spectrum of cyber threats.” Beijing was also accused by the Biden administration and Western allies of working with criminal hackers by using ransomware and performing other illicit cyber activities. Though sanctions have not been imposed against the Chinese government, a senior Biden administration official said the announcements on Monday were part of a forceful condemnation against a “pattern of irresponsible behavior in cyberspace....
The plan’s collapse could deepen Ukrainian animosity towards NATO and encourage Russian aggression, the officials said, with the alliance unwilling to risk open confrontation with Moscow even at the cost of mounting Ukrainian casualties. President Volodymyr Zelensky said this week he has “cooled” on the idea of NATO membership, given the hesitance of alliance members to admit Ukraine or help close its skies to Russian jets wreaking havoc on its troops and civilians....
There is no single effective treatment for tinnitus. For some people, the only option is to manage the symptom or undergo counseling to better cope. While there are medications and devices that can help make the noise less bothersome, there may not be anything that can eliminate the noise entirely. It is for this reason that people with tinnitus will sometimes turn to complementary and alternative medicine to gain control over this common and disruptive symptom....
Causes Sciatica occurs when its namesake bundle of five spinal nerve roots – the longest in your body, which run from your spinal cord to your hip area and down the back of your legs – are damaged or compressed. It typically results from conditions such as a herniated disk, degenerative disc disease, spinal tumors, or spinal stenosis, as well as from accident-related trauma. Symptoms Often worsened by prolonged sitting (or by sneezing, coughing, or laughing), sciatica pain can range from a mild ache to a piercing sensation marked by burning and tingling....
That’s good, since President Bush, who chided American automakers earlier this year for not making “relevant products,” has shown little desire to ride to Detroit’s rescue. Indeed, after the White House meeting Tuesday, Bush expressed confidence that the shrinking Big Three can make the “tough choices” necessary to heal their companies on their own (read: lots of layoffs and factory closings). And the only clear commitment from the White House was to have more meetings....
In an unusual secret handoff, Jonathan Toebbe allegedly gave the agent, who he thought was a representative of a foreign government, a memory card placed between two slices of bread on a half of a peanut butter sandwich, according to court documents. The memory card reportedly contained design elements and performance characteristics of Virginia-class submarine reactors, according to the Associated Press. A typed message from Toebbe was allegedly also on the card, and according to the Justice Department, the note read, “I hope your experts are very happy with the sample provided and I understand the importance of a small exchange to grow our trust....
BY ZULHILMI ZAINAL Follow on Twitter Young Selangor forward Sean Euguene Selvaraj repaid the faith shown in him by head coach Nazliazmi Nasir, who gave him his first ever start in a Selangor shirt, by scoring his first goal for them in their 2-1 Malaysia Super League win over Negeri Sembilan, his boyhood club on Saturday. In the 56th minute, Spanish striker Rufino Segovia smartly dummied the Negeri defenders, to allow a cross by Namathevan Arunasalam from the right to be received by Sean in the middle of the Negeri penalty box....
What gives? The NBA apparently is trying to bump up viewership, especially on the heavily populated East Coast where 10:30 p.m. games stretch well past midnight and people last season weren’t staying up as much to watch. According to the New York Post, the league’s decision to have only 33 10:30 p.m. ET games — down from 56 last season — has much to do with LeBron James’ decision to join the Lakers, but you could say the same about Kawhi Leonard’s decision to join the Clippers, too....
Love is expected to miss six weeks with a knee injury that required surgery, and rumors have swirled about who may replace him on the Eastern Conference roster. Some speculated Anthony’s teammate Kristaps Porzingis might take Love’s spot, and others had hoped for a surging Bradley Beal. MORE: Ranking every player in the NBA All-Star Game Instead, Anthony will play in his 10th All-Star game and round out a roster filled with drama....
With rosters that included high-risers such as Russell Westbrook, DeMar DeRozan, John Wall and DeAndre Jordan, the most impressive play of the first 24 minutes of action wasn’t even a dunk. It was a jumper. LeBron James, shooting his best percentage from behind the 3-point line since the 2012-13 season at 38.9 percent, got his Steph Curry on, calmly pulling up and sinking a 40-foot jumper. Release. Rotation. Splash (No Brothers)....
When captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo meet for the 2020 All-Star Game on Sunday (8 p.m. ET, TNT), their teams could be bringing a little more intensity to the floor than usual. With a new format in place, the league is hoping to increase the level of competition and give fans a more exciting exhibition. How will the All-Star Game play out? Here’s a breakdown of the 2020 format so you can avoid any confusion during the live broadcast....
With NBA All-Star voting tipping off on Christmas Day, fans now have the opportunity to select the players they believe should start in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game set to be held in Cleveland, Ohio. When potential All-Stars deliver vote-worthy performances, we’ll be sure to bring that to your attention with our “NBA All-Star Moment of the Night” series to highlight those deserving players. You can vote for your 2022 NBA All-Stars here, or find several other ways to vote here....
With NBA All-Star voting tipping off on Christmas Day, fans now have the opportunity to select the players they believe should start in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game set to be held in Cleveland, Ohio. When potential All-Stars deliver vote-worthy performances, we’ll be sure to bring that to your attention with our “NBA All-Star Moment of the Night” series to highlight those deserving players. You can vote for your 2022 NBA All-Stars here, or find several other ways to vote here....
The NBA hopes to restart the 2019-20 season at Walt Disney World Resort via a 22-team format in Orlando after the campaign was suspended in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Players are reportedly divided about the season resuming amid the COVID-19 crisis and unrest in the United States, where there have been nationwide protests after the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25....
The New Orleans Pelicans face the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Los Angeles Clippers in a double header on Thursday at Walt Disney World, Orlando. A statement from the NBA and the National Basketball Players’ Association (NBPA) detailed 344 tests had taken place in the league’s on-site ‘bubble’ since the previous results were announced on July 20, with no players providing any cause for concern....
Line: Bulls -1.5, Total: 191.5 (current NBA spread and totals) Miami (35-43 SU, 34-41-3 ATS) got a much-needed 105-100 home win over Charlotte on Tuesday, failing to cover for the fifth-straight game as 6.5-point favorites. Trade deadline addition Goran Dragic led the way with 28 points. The Heat are tied with the Pacers for ninth place in the East, a game behind the Celtics and Nets for the 8th seed....
NBA betting info: Current lines | ATS standings | Power ratings Hawks (46-12 SU, 38-20 ATS) at Heat (25-32 SU, 24-30-2 ATS) Line: Atlanta -5.5, Total: 197.5 The Hawks came out of the All-Star break with a dud, losing by 25 points at home to the Raptors. They’ve shaken off that momentary blip, though, with three straight wins. But covering the spread has become a challenge for Atlanta as Las Vegas’ rating on the team has risen....
