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Texas shortstop Corey Seager held out with lingering effects of thumb injury

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:07:00 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager was held out of the Texas Rangers’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s home game against the Miami Marlins because of lingering effects of a right-thumb injury suffered last month.Seager injured the thumb on July 21 diving into second base in the eighth inning against his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and was pulled from that game. He was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 22 and returned last Wednesday. In the four games since his return, Seager has three home runs and six RBIs.He also may miss the road trip opener at Oakland on Monday night. “He’s battling that thing,” manager Bruce Bochy said. “It’s going to flare up a little bit at times. Could he play? Yeah, he could play. But we’re going to try to keep this thing under control.“It’s a pretty big injury, really. It’s amazing what he’s doing with his thumb. I just don’t want it to get to the point where we end up losing him for a while.”Seage...

Arsenal beats Man City 4-1 in penalty shootout to win Community Shield

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:07:00 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Arsenal has started the English season how the team hopes to end it — by getting the better of Manchester City.Arsenal beat City 4-1 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation Sunday to win the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium, a match that serves as a traditional curtain-raiser to the season.The match is typically played between the winners of last season’s Premier League and FA Cup. Because City won both as part of the title treble also containing the Champions League for the first time, Arsenal took part as the runner-up in the league and might have gained a psychological edge heading into the new campaign that starts on Friday.Cole Palmer curled in a 78th-minute goal after coming off the bench to give City the lead, only for Leandro Trossard to score with a deflected shot in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time, taking the game to penalties.Kevin De Bruyne hit the crossbar with a powerful strike from the spot and Rodri had an effort saved by Aa...

Jags are taking it slow with OL Tyler Shatley after he experienced an irregular heartbeat

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:07:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Tyler Shatley had felt his heart flutter before, several times in recent years.He never bothered to get it checked until Wednesday. But with a few extra minutes to spare following a hot and humid practice, the 10-year NFL veteran decided to ask team trainers if they knew what was going on. It may have been the best call of his professional career.Doctors determined Shatley was experiencing atrial fibrillation, an irregular and rapid heartbeat. The condition can lead to blood clots in the heart and increases the risk of stroke and heart failure.“It’s just the good Lord looking after me,” Shatley said Sunday. “It’s all good now.”The Jaguars put Shatley on blood thinners to help him regulate the condition. But he’s not allowed to take part in any contact drills while on the medication.“They don’t want you to take any hits to the head,” he said. “They’re just nervous about that.”Shatley was back at practice Saturday ...

Las políticas “hostiles” de DeSantis le cuestan a Florida millones de dólares en negocios

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:07:00 GMT

(CNN) — Los nuevos proyectos de ley que ha promulgado el gobernador de Florida, el republicano Ron DeSantis, han desatado la controversia en el estado, generando protestas, demandas y advertencia de viaje que señalan que el estado es “abiertamente hostil” hacia las personas negras, inmigrantes, mujeres y miembros de la comunidad LGBTQ+.Las consecuencias ya empezaron a extenderse a una arteria económica clave para un estado libre de impuestos sobre la renta, que depende en gran medida de los impuestos al turismo: el negocio de las convenciones de Florida.Durante las últimas semanas, al menos una decena de organizaciones anunciaron sus planes de cancelar o reubicar las próximas conferencias que iban a realizar en Florida, lo que marca una posición clara al hacer que sus miles de asistentes y millones de dólares fluyan a otros estados considerados más seguros y acogedores.Aunque la oficina de DeSantis le ha restado importancia a la situación al llamarla una “treta impulsada por l...

Las Vegas visits New York, looks for 25th win this season

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:07:00 GMT

Las Vegas Aces (24-2, 14-1 Western Conference) at New York Liberty (21-6, 11-3 Eastern Conference)New York; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Aces -5.5; over/under is 175.5BOTTOM LINE: Las Vegas will look for its 25th win this season when the Aces visit the New York Liberty.The Liberty have gone 10-4 at home. New York leads the Eastern Conference in rebounding, averaging 38.1 boards. Breanna Stewart paces the Liberty with 9.3 rebounds.The Aces are 11-2 on the road. Las Vegas is first in the WNBA averaging 9.2 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 38.6% from downtown. Jackie Young leads the team averaging 2.3 makes while shooting 46.9% from 3-point range.The teams meet for the second time this season. In the last meeting on June 30 the Aces won 98-81 led by 18 points from Kelsey Plum, while Stewart scored 16 points for the Liberty.TOP PERFORMERS: Stewart is averaging 22.7 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists for the Liberty. Sabrina Ionescu is averaging 18.2 points ov...

Dallas faces Chicago following Howard’s 28-point game

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:07:00 GMT

Chicago Sky (11-15, 3-10 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (15-12, 9-6 Western Conference)Arlington, Texas; Sunday, 4 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Wings -8.5; over/under is 165.5BOTTOM LINE: Dallas hosts the Chicago Sky after Natasha Howard scored 28 points in the Dallas Wings’ 104-89 loss to the Chicago Sky.The Wings are 9-4 in home games. Dallas leads the Western Conference with 41.6 points in the paint led by Howard averaging 10.4.The Sky have gone 6-6 away from home. Chicago ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference giving up 82.9 points while holding opponents to 45.3% shooting.The two teams play for the third time this season. The Sky defeated the Wings 104-89 in their last meeting on Aug. 5. Kahleah Copper led the Sky with 25 points, and Howard led the Wings with 28 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Howard is averaging 17.3 points and 8.6 rebounds for the Wings. Arike Ogunbowale is averaging 21.4 points, 4.6 assists and 1.8 steals over the past 10 games for Dallas.Copper i...

Indiana plays Atlanta on 3-game road slide

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:07:00 GMT

Indiana Fever (7-20, 4-10 Eastern Conference) at Atlanta Dream (14-13, 8-8 Eastern Conference)College Park, Georgia; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Dream -7.5; over/under is 166.5BOTTOM LINE: Indiana will look to end its three-game road losing streak when the Fever visit Atlanta.The Dream are 8-8 in Eastern Conference games. Atlanta ranks second in the Eastern Conference in rebounding with 36.3 rebounds. Cheyenne Parker leads the Dream with 6.9 boards.The Fever are 4-10 in Eastern Conference play. Indiana is fifth in the Eastern Conference with 25.0 defensive rebounds per game led by NaLyssa Smith averaging 7.4.The teams square off for the third time this season. The Dream won the last meeting 100-94 on June 18. Allisha Gray scored 25 points to help lead the Dream to the victory.TOP PERFORMERS: Rhyne Howard is shooting 40.4% and averaging 17.3 points for the Dream. Gray is averaging 15.9 points over the last 10 games for Atlanta.Erica Wheeler is averaging 10 points ...

Los Angeles faces Washington, looks to end road skid

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:07:00 GMT

Los Angeles Sparks (9-18, 6-10 Western Conference) at Washington Mystics (13-13, 6-9 Eastern Conference)Washington; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Mystics -2.5; over/under is 155.5BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will aim to end its seven-game road skid when the Sparks play Washington.The Mystics are 9-4 on their home court. Washington is third in the Eastern Conference with 25.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Shakira Austin averaging 6.2.The Sparks are 2-10 on the road. Los Angeles is fifth in the Western Conference with 25.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Nneka Ogwumike averaging 7.3.The teams meet for the second time this season. The Mystics won 79-77 in the last matchup on Aug. 4.TOP PERFORMERS: Brittney Sykes is averaging 14.3 points, 3.7 assists and 2.3 steals for the Mystics. Tianna Hawkins is averaging 12.8 points over the last 10 games for Washington.Dearica Hamby is averaging 9.7 points and 5.9 rebounds for the Sparks. Ogwumike is averaging 19.7 points ove...

Billion-dollar ‘Barbie’: Break-out summer blockbuster in rare company

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:07:00 GMT

Greta Gerwig should be feeling closer to fine these days. In just three weeks in theaters, “Barbie” is set to sail past $1 billion in global ticket sales, breaking a record for female directors that was previously held by Patty Jenkins, who helmed “Wonder Woman.”“Barbie,” which Gerwig directed and co-wrote, added another $53 million from 4,178 North American locations this weekend according to studio estimates on Sunday. The Margot Robbie-led and produced film has been comfortably seated in first place for three weeks and it’s hardly finished yet. Warner Bros. said the film will cross $1 billion before the end of the day.In modern box office history, just 53 movies have made over $1 billion, not accounting for inflation, and “Barbie” is now the biggest to be directed by one woman, supplanting “Wonder Woman’s” $821.8 million global total. Three movies that were co-directed by women are still ahead of “Barbi...

‘Extraordinarily dangerous conduct:’ Driver faces charges for allegedly hitting, attacking pedestrian on Seaport sidewalk

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:07:00 GMT

A Hyde Park woman is facing multiple charges after a chaotic late night incident involving allegedly driving on a Seaport sidewalk, striking a pedestrian, attacking the pedestrian on foot, hitting a light pole and fire hydrant as she fled the scene, and resisting arrest, the DA’s office said in a release Sunday.“This is extraordinarily dangerous conduct, particularly in a residential and destination area heavy with patrons exiting restaurants and bars,” DA Kevin Hayden said of the July 30 incident. “To place pedestrians who are simply enjoying a Boston summer evening in such imminent danger is beyond irresponsible — it is reckless and, potentially, lethal.”The alleged driver, Emily Verrochi, 28, was arraigned last Monday in South Boston BMC on charges of reckless operation of a motor vehicle, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, malicious destruction of property over $1,200 and resisting arrest.Judge Michael Bolden set bail at $1,000 and ordered...