The bubble of the Blackhawks is on. After introducing the NHL’s expanded postseason format as the 23rd of the 24 seeded total, the Blackhawks drew a rather astonishing play-in-round uprising from the Edmonton Oilers to secure their place in the Round of 16. That landed them a matchup against the …
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Apple is expected to release a larger iPhone 12 Pro later this year – here’s everything we know about Apple’s next high-end iPhones so far
Apple is expected to release four new iPhones this year, including two models expected to be called the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. While some features will be consistent across all models – such as 5G support and OLED displays – others are expected to be exclusive …
Read More »Astros’ Yordan Alvarez will undergo a season-ending knee surgery
DENVER – Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will undergo new season-ended knee surgery to repair a partial tear in his patella tendon, public manager Dusty Baker said on Wednesday. The diagnosis provides some finality for Alvarez, the reigning American League Rookie of the Year who fought persistent and mysterious knee …
Read More »Can the Mercedes-AMG A45 S pass the Moose Test?
Is there a better equalizer for cars of all shapes and sizes than the moose test? In the span of just one second, the inherent balance and handling characteristics of a car are revealed. Oversteer, understeer, and weight transport are not measured for maximum performance on a track, but for …
Read More »Fires damage Bay Area’s air quality as LA faces smog alert
As fires burn in eight of the nine counties in the San Francisco Bay Area, the region is covered in smoke and ash, creating dangerous breathing conditions in a time of pandemic, when healthy lungs more than ever matter. The smoke comes as the typically cool and dry Bay Area …
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