The Houston Astros lost their fourth straight game on Saturday, dropping to 6-8 on the season with a loss to the Oakland Athletics. The Astros are now 4 1/2 games behind the A’s in the American League West, making this the first time since 2016 that they have been so …
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Two police officers in Georgia are on leave after shooting at minors
Officers are on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, Waycross Police said in a news release. Waycross is in southern Georgia. No one was injured or killed in the shooting, but a 16-year-old was treated by EMS for minor injuries after an altercation with officers, a release from …
Read More »Pakistan captain Azhar Ali: ‘We had the game in the palm of our hands’
Test cricket is a peculiar game, but Pakistan cricket is still loud. For an unfortunate low Old Trafford Chris Woakes – edges, let’s be honest – pushed Shaheen Afridi through third slip, where for some reason a catcher was not present. The ball rolled away for four, and England celebrated …
Read More »Barcelona star Messi will need treatment, but not in danger of clashing with Bayern, says Setien
The Argentine right-hander took a heavy blow from Kalidou Koulibaly in the first half, and took care of injuries after a winning performance Barcelona head coach Quique Setien has supported Lionel Messi to make the cut for Bayern Munich after falling during his Champions League last-16 victory over Napoli. Goals …
Read More »Gerrit Cole wins again, but the Yankees lose Game 2 if Boone is suspended
On the way to winning the 1996 World Series, the Yankees gathered around the slogan of second baseman Mariano Duncan printed on T-shirts. “We play today. We win today. That’s it, ” was Duncan’s message. Nearly a quarter of a century later, the Yankees’ motto should be “Gerrit Cole pitches …
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