MORE: Can the Red Sox salvage their season? | Ortiz says he won’t approve any trade Was he traded? I guess you can call him puts shades on Troll Hamels. It was reported earlier in the day that Hamels would miss his next start due to a hamstring issue. That, paired with the cleaned out locker was a perfect mix of facts for a great prank. He even went as far as to remove his locker nameplate....
The team announced after Friday’s 6-3 loss in Cincinnati that Hamels would have an MRI on Saturday to determine the severity of the injury. “It was grabbing again,” Hamels told reporters. “So, I just knew that that’s not always good. You can definitely injure yourself a lot more by trying to play through it.” Hamels, 35, is no stranger to oblique injuries. He was pitching for the Rangers in 2017 when he missed nearly two months with a right oblique strain....
The parade of mediocre, unaccomplished backups who have signed has been detailed more than enough by now. Kaepernick’s stats have been dissected, his video scrutinized, his medical history detailed. Rumors have been debunked and myths have been busted. He protested racial oppression by sitting, then kneeling, during the national anthem last season. In the grand scheme of things, that’s all that separates him from the masses in his category at his position this offseason....
After the practice and before his departure, ESPN reported that Kaepernick gave his regards to the 250 fans who had shown up to watch before making a statement that was shared on Twitter by Dan Wolken of USA Today. “I’ve been ready for three years; I’ve been denied for three years,” Kaepernick said. “We all know why I came out here and showed it today in front of everybody. We have nothing to hide....
Tamashii Nations is a high-end Figuart production company that’s made a name for itself by creating themed figures for a wide variety of IPs. Elden Ring is going to be its latest endeavor, presumably featuring the various NPCs that play a role in FromSoftware’s latest. RELATED: Elden Ring Patch Will Address PS5 Save Issues While there’s no concrete information yet on what sort of figures fans ought to expect from Tamashii Nations, odds are good that some major Elden Ring bosses will be making an appearance, this way or the other....
Raikkonen set the best time of the day on a short run with the soft tyre during the afternoon running, which was extended by 30 minutes to make up for a delay caused by track repairs around lunchtime. Toro Rosso continued its good form as Jean-Eric Vergne took fifth spot for a second consecutive day. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes W04), who was limited by brake failures to only 15 laps Wednesday, got another go at his new car, recording a total of 145 laps....
City ran out 2-1 winners at the Etihad Stadium to move four points behind pacesetters Liverpool after a thrilling contest. Leroy Sane got the winner 18 minutes from time after Roberto Firmino had cancelled out Sergio Aguero’s empathic opener. It was Liverpool’s first Premier League defeat in their 21st game of the season and prevented champions City falling 10 points behind the leaders. And Kompany was astonished by City’s gutsy display, as they breathed life back into the title race....
"As an organization, we want to thank Chris for his contributions to the Titans," said general manager Ruston Webster. "Chris produced many memorable moments, broke franchise records and was durable over his six-year career with our team. We have had an open dialogue with Chris' agent, Joel Segal, over the last few weeks and we appreciated the patience and professionalism they have shown throughout this process." The running back who once eclipsed 2,000 yards in a season will now begin shopping for a new team — and perhaps doing so with an asking price that most won’t find suitable....
Just days after Texas and Oklahoma accepted invitations to leave the Big 12 Conference and join the SEC, rumors swirled about Clemson and FSU contacting the conference about leaving the ACC and joining the SEC as well. Clemson responded on Monday, shortly after the report first surfaced. “There is no truth to the report that Clemson University has been in contact with the Southeastern Conference regarding membership,” a Clemson spokesperson told WYFF in Greenville, South Carolina....
He will miss Saturday’s game against Boston College, the school announced, and his status beyond then is uncertain. He is arguably the biggest star in college football to test positive for COVID-19. No other Clemson players have reported a positive test as of Thursday night, according to Stadium. “Trevor has authorized us this evening to announce that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now in isolation," Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said in a statement....
After leading Clemson to its second national title in three years, the coach is eager to get started on the next one. Swinney will be back in the office Friday — meeting with players, going over the schedule for offseason workouts, establishing the tone for another championship run. That may sound like a perpetual grind to some folks. Swinney calls it pure joy. “I get motivated by winning,” he said, his voice rising with excitement....
With the win, Clemson (13-0) likely punched its ticket to a fourth College Football Playoff in a row. The heavily favored Tigers (28-point spread) never trailed against the Panthers after scoring on their first play from scrimmage, a 75-yard run by Travis Etienne. BENDER: Final Playoff predictions Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence went 12 for 24 with 119 yards and two touchdowns. Chase Rice took over for Lawrence late in the fourth quarter and set up the final touchdown of the night with a 28-yard rush....
MORE: Sports figures react to death of Chadwick Boseman Robinson started his career with the Trail Blazers, playing in Portland from 1989–1997. He then played for four other teams (Suns, Pistons, Warriors and Nets) before retiring in 2007. He became an NBA All-Star in 1994 and won NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 1993. In 2000 and 2002, he earned NBA All-Defensive Second Team honors. In total, Robinson played 18 seasons in the NBA while averaging 14....
This article discusses the importance of clinical trials for MS, the risks of participation, how to apply for a trial, and what to expect once enrolled. The Importance of Clinical Trials Clinical trials are important for medical advancements in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases. Clinical trials can evaluate new drugs, surgery techniques, medical devices, and different ways to use current treatments. Trials may look at how to change behaviors to improve health or improve the quality of life for people living with chronic illness and other diseases....
“If she still thought that now, if she thought she had the best odds of beating Donald Trump I think she would think about it long and hard… she would jump in for whatever reason, and the party has moved someplace that she hasn’t, then she won’t get the votes. That’s the point of the primary. There are, I guess, still 19 people. There are a few that are double digits,” Reines told Carlson....
Apparently, plenty of other voters shared James’s sentiment. Obama won the South Carolina primary decisively with about 55 percent of the vote, compared to about 27 percent for Clinton and about 18 percent for former Sen. John Edwards, on a day of record turnout. Obama overwhelmingly won the black vote–which accounted for about half of the electorate–capturing 81 percent, compared to 17 percent for Clinton, according to CNN exit polls....
