Forrest Whitley debut: Astros promote former top prospect for first MLB appearance as pitching woes continue
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Loperfido hits first MLB homer, Javier solid as Astros beat A's 8-1 to complete sweep
Rookie Joey Loperfido hit his first major league home run and Cristian Javier pitched six scoreless innings Thursday night to help the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1 and complete a four-game sweepABC News - Sports - MLB -
Starting pitching is a problem in MLB, but not for these 3 teams
Rookie flamethrower Paul Skenes is rounding out a suddenly formidable Pittsburgh rotation, while two AL clubs showed off their stable of arms over the weekend.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Former ‘Love Island’ stars charged with promoting trading scheme on Instagram
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority accuses ‘finfluencers’ in social media crackdownFinancial Times - Business -
Top 25 MLB free agents: Plenty of Yankee doodle dandies
We don't need to explain the frenzy Juan Soto will spark, but here's a look at what 24 other players — including many other Yankees — can do to improve their stock.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
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Video Appears to Show Sean 'Diddy' Combs Assaulting Former Girlfriend Cassie Ventura
Ventura had accused her ex-producer and former boyfriend of mental and physical abuse spanning roughly a decade. The two settled her lawsuit last year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
President Biden and former President Trump agree to first debate this election cycle
President Biden and former President Trump agree to first debate this election cycle as they spend the weekend on the campaign trail.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Fever vs. Liberty odds, prediction, time: Expert reveals top Caitlin Clark prop picks for WNBA home debut
SportsLine's women's basketball expert Calvin Wetzel has revealed his top Caitlin Clark picks and more for the New York Liberty vs. Indiana FeverCBS Sports - Sports - WNBA -
MLB Power Rankings: The AL and NL Central are rising -- which teams are in our top 10?
While some of the usual players dominate our list, five of our top teams this week are from two unexpected divisions.ESPN - Sports - MLB -
Wheeler strikes out 6, Phillies top Nationals 4-2 for MLB-best 32nd victory
Zack Wheeler struck out six over 7 1/3 innings and the Philadelphia Phillies continued their scorching start with a 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday nightABC News - Sports - MLB -
MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks, lineups, advice, stacks for May 18, 2024
SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for SaturdayCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks, lineups, advice, stacks for May 20, 2024
SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for MondayCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Cubs' Shota Imanaga on torrid pace in MLB career while posting historic ERA over his first nine starts
The 30-year-old rookie threw seven scoreless vs. the Pirates on SaturdayCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Cubs' Shota Imanaga shrinks ERA to 0.84, the lowest mark through first 9 career starts in MLB history
Shota Imanaga already looks like an ace and the bargain of the offseason.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Pakistan's Imran Khan appears via video link before a top court, for 1st time since his sentencing
Pakistani officials say imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan has appeared before a top court via video link, his first such appearance since he started serving his sentence for corruption last AugustABC News - World - Pakistan -
Dow Jones Industrial Average Tops 40000 for the First Time
The recession that so many economists anticipated has remained out of sight, giving investors hope that stocks can keep climbing.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UL Solutions tops revenue estimates in first quarter as a public company
Profit was flat in the first quarter, but the company is expecting to benefit from the “electrification of everything” trend.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump’s Reported Fund-Raising Tops Biden’s for First Time
The pace of giving to Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican Party picked up in April, according to his advisers. But President Biden still has far more cash on hand.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
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South Africa's top court rules former President Zuma cannot stand in election
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been disqualified from running for a seat in Parliament in next week's national election because of a previous criminal convictionABC News - World -
Why is France trying top Syrian former officials for alleged torture and killing of father and son?
In a landmark trial, a Paris court will this week seek to determine whether top Syrian intelligence officials were responsible for the disappearance and deaths of a French-Syrian father and his sonABC News - World -
Jaguars sign former Steelers first-round pick, two other veterans before start of OTAs
These three will now begin the task of trying to make Jacksonville's 53-man rosterCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
USD/JPY's Medium-Term Uptrend Appears Intact, Charts Show
USD/JPY’s medium-term uptrend since the Dec. 28, 2023 low of 140.25 appears intact as its price movements have continued to oscillate within an ascending channel, based on technical charts, Oanda said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Heard on the Street: GameStop's Game Woes Grow
GameStop’s actual business may matter little to the meme stock investors who jumped back into the shares this week. But that business is bleak—and getting bleaker still.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Boeing Woes: Criminal Probe, Spacecraft Delays
In a tightly controlled meeting, shareholders approved outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun's $32 million compensation as the Justice Department investigates apparent safety lapses and its space capsule sits on the launch pad.Inc. - Business -
Manchester City wins Premier League to become first team to win four straight English top-flight titles
Manchester City wins Premier League to become first team to win four straight English top-flight titlesABC News - Sports - Premier League -
The Dow crossed 40000 for the first time, a milestone that appeared implausible a little more than two years ago when the Fed began raising interest rates to cool an overheated economy.
The Dow crossed 40000 for the first time, a milestone that appeared implausible a little more than two years ago when the Fed began raising interest rates to cool an overheated economy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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Grading MLB's City Connect uniforms
From the pastel Padres to the Space City Astros and beyond, we break down MLB's City Connect uniforms.ESPN - Sports -
Want to get ahead but don’t want to manage people? You need a job with dual-track promotion
What if the conventional path to career advancement and leadership didn't insist on the pivotal, yet frequently ill-suited role of people management? The truth is, not every employee is cut out for—or interested in—people management. It turns out, ...The Hill - Politics -
Jan Jensen’s loyalty and patience pay off with her promotion to Iowa women’s basketball head coach
Jan Jensen had numerous head coaching opportunities in her 24 years as an assistant on Lisa Bluder’s coaching staff at Iowa.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Toronto Maple Leafs hire Craig Berube as coach, hoping veteran can turn around longtime playoff woes
Berube coached the St. Louis Blues to the Cup in 2019. The Maple Leafs have not won a title since 1967.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Mets' Edwin Díaz blows third consecutive save as Francisco Lindor offers explanation for closer's woes
Lindor believes Díaz's issues have to do with the pitch clockCBS Sports - Sports -
Blacktop Hoops debuts as VR basketball game
Vinci Games has launched its virtual reality basketball game Blacktop Hoops on the Meta Quest Store, Pico and Steam.VentureBeat - Tech -
Francis Ford Coppola debuts 'Megalopolis' in Cannes, and the reviews are in
Francis Ford Coppola on Thursday premiered his self-financed opus “Megalopolis” at the Cannes Film Festival, unveiling a wildly ambitious passion project the 85-year-old director has been pondering for decadesABC News - Entertainment -
Gucci Debuts Cruise Collection at London’s Tate Modern
Turnarounds are hard, especially when the stakes are high. Can Sabato De Sarno deliver the goods with his debut cruise collection at the Tate Modern?The New York Times - Lifestyle -
MLB opens investigation into ex-Angel Fletcher
MLB opened an investigation Monday into allegations that former Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher gambled with an illegal bookie, an MLB source told ESPN.ESPN - Sports - MLB -
Most valuable pest? Raccoon’s soccer pitch invasion delights observers
Raccoon runs through pitch during game between New York City FC and Philadelphia Union before being captured in trash can. Four men, including one with a trash can, were temporarily thwarted in their efforts to capture a wayward raccoon who ...The Guardian - World -
In Quest for Metals, U.S. Pitches Deal to Ease Sanctions on Israeli Businessman
Mining magnate Dan Gertler, whom the U.S. has accused of corruption, would sell his assets in the African country under a proposal that could make it easier for Western companies to access valuable minerals there.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
In Quest for Metals, U.S. Pitches Deal to Ease Sanctions on Israeli Businessman
Mining magnate Dan Gertler, whom the U.S. has accused of corruption, would sell his assets in the African country under a proposal that could make it easier for Western companies to access valuable minerals there.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Israel