SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Giants’ right fielder, Jaylin Davis, called his home and spoke to his family. Then his decision became immediately apparent: he would kneel before the national anthem. That is, if there was a hymn. The Giants were playing a fanless exhibition game Monday in Oakland …
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Owner Glen Taylor is exploring a sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Taylor said in a statement Tuesday that he has hired The Raine Group, a global commercial bank, to explore a possible sale of the equipment. “The Raine Group recently contacted me to discuss the future of our franchise,” he …
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Shorts must be comfortable. Nicki Minaj’s pregnancy announcement wasn’t necessarily the biggest hip-hop story in recent days, but it was perhaps the most positive. Although she has been relatively discreet in the past few months with an apparent album on the way, it seems she also took time off to …
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CLEVELAND – Cleveland players met with owner Paul Dolan on Tuesday to discuss a possible name change for the team, which has been called the Indians for the past 105 years. Manager Terry Francona said the group had an “honest” conversation and was proud of how it was handled by …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Coronavirus infections in the US are likely much higher than initially reported, according to a report recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency report suggests …
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