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Giants hire Posey as new Prez of Baseball Ops
Former San Francisco giants catcher Buster Posey has been named the team's new President of Baseball Operations, replacing Farhan Zaidi, who was fired..3 minutes ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Giants part ways with Zaidi; Posey now president of baseball ops
The San Francisco Giants will begin a search for a new president of baseball operations after parting ways with Farhan Zaidi.14 minutes ago -
World - The Guardian
Bournemouth v Southampton: Premier League – live
Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Have any thoughts? Send them to Michael via email AFC Bournemouth: Arrizabalaga, Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez, Cook, Christie, Semenyo, ...18 minutes ago - Premier League -
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Giants promote Buster Posey to president of baseball operations, replacing Farhan Zaidi
The San Francisco Giants fired general manager Farhan Zaidi after a fourth-place finish and 80–82 record.1 hour ago -
Sports - ESPN
Sources: Chiefs' Rice feared to have torn ACL
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is feared to have a torn ACL in his right knee, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter, after he collided with Patrick Mahomes. He will have an MRI on Monday to confirm the diagnosis.1 hour ago - NFL -
Sports - CBS Sports
Arsenal vs. PSG headlines Champions League league phase's second week; Fan chaos reigns during Madrid Derby
Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, prominent retirements, Manchester United struggles and more1 hour ago - UEFA Champions League -
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Early look at Round 1 of 2025 fantasy baseball drafts
Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie takes a look into his crystal ball to project what the first round of 2025 drafts will look like.2 hours ago -
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Lebanese civilians fear nowhere is safe after Israeli strike on central Beirut
Fears grew across Lebanon after Israel launched a strike on a residential building in central Beirut, marking a fresh escalation in a devastating bombing campaign.2 hours ago - Israel -
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Business - Inc.
Boeing Suppliers Fear Long-Term Jobs Hit From Strike
The small businesses that make up the planemaker’s supply chain are seeing the effects of the two-week work stoppage.3 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
College football rankings: Alabama vaults to No. 1 as Georgia remains among top five in CBS Sports 134
The CBS Sports 134 saw another change at the top after a wild slate in Week 53 hours ago - College Football -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024 MLB playoff picture: Baseball standings, bracket with Braves, Mets set up for crucial doubleheader Monday
The 2024 MLB regular season has two more games: a pivotal doubleheader in Atlanta3 hours ago - MLB -
World - Financial Times
Fears for Little League baseball in the US as children’s sport commercialises
Traditional neighbourhood games are losing out as youth sport becomes a multibillion-dollar industry4 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
As Mexico’s President Steps Down, Some Laud His Legacy, but Others Fear It
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador lifted millions out of poverty while eroding democratic norms, allowing his nationalist political movement to expand its sway.4 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports AM: Playoffs on the line in Atlanta
In today's edition: Season-ending doubleheader, NFL Sunday recap, Alabama beats Georgia in the game of the year, Cole Palmer makes history, Baker's Dozen, and more.4 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Carlsen and the elite in London for Global Chess League
Puzzle: find White’s route to checkmate5 hours ago -
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Tech - Wired
How to Renovate Your Home for a Billion Children
I kept seeing more and more utterly absurd, hugely viral home remodeling videos on TikTok. So I tracked down where they actually come from.7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Deadly food allergies are on the rise among children. The cause isn’t what you might think | Devi Sridhar
From processed food to antibiotics, there are many reasons for the increase in allergies – and an urgent need for better safety measures. In February 2023, 13-year-old Hannah Jacobs died from a ...8 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Lawmakers fear ‘chaos’ if Trump-Harris race goes to the wire
Lawmakers in both parties are bracing themselves for a messy aftermath to Election Day as polls show the race between former President Trump and Vice President Harris is so close in several ...8 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Man United boss Ten Hag doesn't fear losing job
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has insisted he does not fear getting the sack despite a heavy 3-0 defeat at home to Tottenham on Sunday.8 hours ago - Premier League -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Happiest Little House of Horrors
Welcome to the Spruce House in Finland, where macabre jokes about the end of the world are built into a comfortable island cabin.9 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
This jailed Palestinian has little hope of freedom, yet many want him to lead them
Marwan Barghouti has repeatedly stated that he supports only unarmed resistance to Israel's occupation of Gaza and the occupied West Bank.9 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Emerging technologies offer glimpse into transformed future of disability sport | Jason Stockwood
Paralympics and football must work out how to harness innovations for the greater good of athletes and players. Like many others, I was captivated by the Paralympics in Paris. I particularly ...11 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Biden says he'll speak with Netanyahu soon amid fears of a wider war
President Biden said on Sunday that he would speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and said he thinks a broader war in the region “has to be” avoided. “It has to be,” Biden said, ...14 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
Fears of regional conflict intensify as Israel strikes Yemen
Israel's military said Sunday that it struck Houthi targets in Yemen in response to recent attacks on Israel. The strikes came after Israel confirmed the assassination of a seventh senior leader of ...16 hours ago - Israel -
Tech - ABC News
California governor signs bills to protect children from AI deepfake nudes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the two proposals.17 hours ago - California -
Sports - CBS Sports
Jets' Aaron Rodgers says he's 'banged up a little bit' after limping late in 10-9 loss to Broncos
The quarterback should be OK moving forward20 hours ago - NFL -
World - The Guardian
Manchester United 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur: Premier League – live reaction
Updates from 4.30pm (BST) kickoff at Old Trafford Get in touch: you can mail Dominic with your thoughts 12 years ago today. Twelve years!. There are some red card candidates in both ...Yesterday - Premier League -
Top stories - The New York Times
Harris to Discuss Race and Police Brutality on Sports Podcast
A nearly hourlong conversation on “All the Smoke” could help Vice President Kamala Harris reach Black men in the closing weeks of her presidential campaign.Yesterday -
Sports - The New York Times
What’s a Season on a Terrible Team Like? We Asked These Baseball Players.
“It hits you in the face every day,” Alex Cobb said. “Wake up, do it again.”Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Ipswich Town 2-2 Aston Villa: Premier League – as it happened
Villa came from behind to lead but Liam Delap scored his second goal of the game with a superb strike to claim a point. . Where is the game? Ipswich, I imagine, will be targeting the flanks. On ...Yesterday - Premier League -
Politics - The Hill
Graham: Biden administration ‘paralyzed by fear’ of Iran
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said the Biden administration is “paralyzed by fear” of Iran as attacks continue in the Middle East. Graham joined CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday to discuss the ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Hezbollah confirms 7th senior leader was killed in Israeli strikes in a little over a week
Hezbollah confirms 7th senior leader was killed in Israeli strikes in a little over a weekYesterday - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Why is myopia rising in children, and what can parents do about it?
Eye experts explain links between screen time and shortsightedness and offer advice on how to prevent it. More than one in three children and teenagers worldwide are shortsighted , according to ...Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
How do the 2024 White Sox stack up against the all-time worst teams in other sports?
Who are the 2024 White Sox of the NFL, NBA and NHL, and are they worse than the actual White Sox?2 days ago - MLB -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
What Does Baseball Lose When the A’s Leave Oakland?
A team’s plan to build a palace in Las Vegas highlights a cultural shift in the American sports experience, driven by a single factor: money.3 days ago -