How a backyard of dreams powered Yankees closer Luke Weaver

Yankees Game 5 World Series pitching primer: Gerrit Cole, Luke Weaver, Nestor Cortes

With the Yankees heading into another must-win game on Wednesday, here's the latest reporting on Gerrit Cole's health, and the availability of Luke Weaver and Nestor Cortes.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Elections test US power in Putin's backyard

Elections in Moldova and Georgia are testing the ability of the United States and European allies to stand up to Russian interference in small countries where democratic aspirations are clashing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Early 2025 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 20 at relief pitcher shows Ryan Walker, Luke Weaver gaining value

The newcomers stand out at a position that could see a shakeup this offseason

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

How Brunch Came to a Backyard Farm in Compton

It was once a vacant, weedy lot next to a school. Now, it provides fresh produce and a twice-monthly meal to customers.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Yankees-Dodgers is MLB's marketing Dream Series

Major League Baseball’s dream matchup is the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees in the World Series

Sports - ABC News - October 26

How much closer is Postecoglou to ending Tottenham's wait for a trophy?

With the Spurs as unpredictable as ever, is the trophy drought really going to end soon?

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Passan: Yankees need to wake up before this dream World Series ends as a New York nightmare

After stumbling to a 0-2 Fall Classic deficit, the Bombers' margin for error has disappeared.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

How will FGCU coach Smesko translate to the WNBA, Atlanta Dream?

Karl Smesko built Florida Gulf Coast into one of the country's most consistent mid-major women's basketball teams. Is his style a fit in Atlanta?

Sports - ESPN - November 14

Dreams of jewellery, phones and makeup: how young Iraqi girls are lured into marriage

Almost one-third of girls marry before they are 18, but a large number of unions end in abuse and failure. Now a new law could allow marriage from the age of nine. Huda* and her family, including ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

How AI is powering a robotics revolution

Advances in physical AI means machines are learning skills previously thought impossible

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Brand-New Backyard Sports Title In Development, And Backyard Soccer '98 Returns Soon

Earlier this year, Playground Productions and Mega Cat Studios announced the revival of the Backyard Sports franchise , which began with a remaster of Backyard Baseball '97 in October. While ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

Freeman powers LA Dodgers over punchless Yankees to brink of World Series sweep

Dodgers beat Yankees 4-2 in Game 3 of World Series Freeman ties mark with HR in fifth straight Series game Los Angeles can clinch title on Tuesday in Bronx The Los Angeles Dodgers are one win ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Toddler's backyard snakebite bills totaled more than $250,000

After 2-year-old Brigland Pfeffer was bitten by a rattlesnake, a California hospital saved his life by administering antivenom. Then the bills came.

Whiskey Brand Co-Founder Fawn Weaver Isn’t Ready to Celebrate

Uncle Nearest is the fifth Black female-owned company to net a $1 billion valuation. But co-founder Fawn Weaver tells ‘From the Ground Up’ her work is far from over.

Business - Inc. - November 11

How Trump Fought His Way Back to Power

After the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, even many Republicans believed the former president’s political career was over. He proved everyone wrong.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

How to Cut AI's Appetite for Electricity and Water

Artificial intelligence doesn’t have to be such a power guzzler. Here’s how to make it less hungry.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

How a 1-Time Whole Foods Buyer Turned a Dream Into a $380 Million Business

Discover how Bea Dixon transformed her dream into a thriving $380 million company focused on empowering women’s vaginal health through innovative solutions.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

What’s stopping you from achieving the American dream? Money — and here’s how much people say they need.

An exclusive YouGov poll for MarketWatch finds 3 in 4 people say the cost of living has become a major roadblock to reaching the American dream.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Is Luke Kornet on one of the NBA's best value contracts?

For a team with big money committed to its stars, having a serviceable center like Luke Kornet on a bargain contract is very valuable for Celtics, writes Chris Forsberg.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Luke Grimes on "Yellowstone" season five's family battles

As the hit series "Yellowstone" approaches its season finale, Luke Grimes joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what fans can expect from the intense final episodes.

Solar power to the people: how the sun is bringing light – and TV – to Amazon villages

Their fuel resources have long been plundered by others, while national grids have failed to connect them. Now, solar panels could give more than electricity to Indigenous people. At dusk, Piyulaga ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Power Rankings: Here's how Week 8 shook up the NFL landscape

Philadelphia is suddenly 5-2 and looks like one of the NFC's top teams. How is the rest of the league fairing after Week 8?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

How OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's lobbying power tamed Washington

OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman has emerged as one of the most powerful people shaping AI policy.

Business - CNBC - October 30

NFL power rankings roundup: How experts view Drake Maye, Patriots

Are the Patriots the worst team after nine weeks? Here's where they stand in the latest expert NFL power rankings.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

How powerful women in history informed Olivia Williams' role in 'Dune: Prophecy'

The actor was unfamiliar with the 'Dune' universe before taking the part of Tula Harkonnen in the prequel series, but history provided ample fodder for her character.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 7

Exploring Trump-Musk bromance: Can the two powerful personalities stay connected?

What we know about Elon Musk’s ‘Department Of Government Efficiency’ and bromance with Donald Trump.

Lots of oil but no power: how Iran ran low on energy

Rolling blackouts underscore impact of US sanctions, lack of investment and costly subsidies

Business - Financial Times - November 16

Aaron Boone defends using Cortes in World Series opener, regrets not sticking with Weaver longer

Aaron Boone has one regret about his pitching decisions during Game 1 of the World Series Friday night

Sports - ABC News - October 26

Georgia’s crumbling European dream

The Caucasus republic’s future is at stake. So is western credibility

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Raiders fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy after falling to 2-7

Luke Getsy was just nine games into his tenure leading the Raiders' offense.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Raiders fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and 2 other offensive coaches

The slumping Las Vegas Raiders have fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy as part of an offensive coaching staff shakeup

Sports - ABC News - November 4

Unlikely action star Luke Evans relived his past to inspire others

Growing up in Wales, Luke Evans never expected to become an action star. He wrote a memoir to show how he overcame personal struggles — and inspire others.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 7

Luke Grimes on final episodes of "Yellowstone," his album and fatherhood

"Yellowstone" star Luke Grimes spoke to "CBS Mornings" about what to expect as the beloved show nears its end and what's next for him.

Why Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle has thrown 56 straight changeups, and how one pitch is working so well

Kahnle, with a very limited arsenal, has been one of New York's best relievers this October

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

How Dodgers' Freddie Freeman went from injured uncertainty to World Series MVP favorite vs. Yankees

Freeman, who was not hitting for power in the playoffs, has homered in all three games of the World Series

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

How the bottom of the Yankees' order is keeping World Series hopes alive while stars continue to struggle

Anthony Volpe and Austin Wells provided the thunder in Game 4

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Losing is actually better than winning: How I am consoling myself as a Yankees fan

Rather that stewing in the juices of the Yankees' World Series loss, L.A. Times reporter and lifelong Yankees fan decides that, for assorted moral and ethical reasons, defeat trumps victory.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Yankees offseason targets 2025: Biggest needs, best fits and just how much everything depends on Juan Soto

Coming off a 2024 World Series loss, the Yankees seem poised to do whatever it takes to get back to October

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

Republicans retake control of US Senate

Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.

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