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On the Banks of the Nile in Uganda, a Major League Dream Begins

The East African nation might seem like a surprising place for baseball talent to blossom. But for Armstrong Muhoozi, it’s just the start of his journey.

The New York Times - 7h

Reactions to the death of 'Mr. Baseball,' longtime Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker

The baseball community is mourning the loss of Bob Uecker following the death of the longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster at the age of 90

ABC News - 7h

Bob Uecker, beloved baseball announcer and 'Major League' actor, dies at 90

Beloved baseball broadcaster and actor Bob Uecker, who parlayed an unremarkable playing career into a decadeslong stint behind the mic and in front of the camera, died Thursday, officials said.

NBC News - 9h

'Mr. Baseball' Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90

Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker “Mr. Baseball” and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died

ABC News - 13h

Nintendo Officially Announces Switch 2

Following weeks of leaks and wild speculation, Nintendo gave fans a first look at its new slightly bigger, Switch on Thursday. The company also teased a new Mario Kart game.

Wired - 16h

Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer known as "Mr. Baseball," dies at age 90

Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.

CBS News - 12h

Bob Uecker, colorful comedian and Baseball Hall of Famer, dies

From his time as a backup catcher to appearances on Johnny Carson's late night show to his more than five decades in the broadcast booth, people far and wide knew Bob Uecker.

The Hill - 13h

Remembering Bob Uecker: ‘Mr. Baseball’ dies at 90 years old

NBC News’ Sam Brock looks back on the life and legacy of Bob Uecker, beloved baseball announcer, Hall of Famer and “Major League” actor.

NBC News - 13h

The major takeaways from Biden's farewell address

President Biden gave his farewell address on Wednesday night. In it, he warned the U.S. about its future. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne, senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang ...

CBS News - 1d

Ichiro Suzuki Is Making the Baseball Hall of Fame. Who Will Join Him?

The question isn’t if Suzuki will be elected next week. It’s if he will be the second unanimous selection ever.

The New York Times - 1d

College baseball preseason top 25 and how to watch

How to watch the 2025 college baseball season plus the top 25 rankings.

ESPN - 1d

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Rankings

It's time! Scott Pianowski, Andy Behrens and Dalton Del Don reveal their draft rankings for fantasy baseball 2025!

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Wednesday Briefing: A Major U.S. Senate Hearing

Plus, mapping “The Lord of the Rings”

The New York Times - 2d

The Disaster That Changed the Life of Baseball’s Next Big Star

The pitching phenom Roki Sasaki lost his family to a tsunami. Then he clung to his love for the sport.

The New York Times - 2d

The Chase for a Japanese Baseball Star Is ‘Absolutely Insane Right Now’

A chance to sign Roki Sasaki has some M.L.B. teams killing deals and seeking trades.

The New York Times - 3d

He Was Coaching Baseball. An Emergency Start Inspired Him to Play Again.

The former M.L.B. pitcher Tyler Ivey was thrust into action for a collegiate summer league team. It sparked his comeback.

The New York Times - 3d

Biden approves major disaster declaration for California wildfires

Multiple fires are burning in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying hundreds of buildings. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration Wednesday ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

The Store Fueling Dominican Baseball Fever in a Manhattan Neighborhood

A store in Washington Heights has become a critical source of apparel for local fans.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Baseball’s Most Coveted Free Agent Could Land in an Unexpected Destination

Will the Brewers be the pick for Roki Sasaki? At the very least, they can make a compelling sales pitch.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Lee announces candidacy for Oakland mayor

Former Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) announced Wednesday that she is running to be the next mayor of Oakland this year. Lee said in a video posted to the social platform X that she wants to bring ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

McDonald’s Just Announced Some ‘Major News,’ and Loyal Customers Will Be Very Happy

National problems need national solutions. But will local customers like these ideas?

Inc. - Jan. 8

Meta announces major changes in fact checking and content moderation

Meta, the parent of Facebook, said it will eliminate traditional fact-checking and will rely instead on community notes. The move was part of a pivot to a new emphasis on free speech. Meta will ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

Sony announces Ghost of Tsushima, Helldivers adaptations

Sony revealed more details about upcoming adaptations of its PlayStation games, including a Ghost of Tsushima anime and Helldivers film.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announces resignation

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he's stepping down as leader of Canada's governing party after nearly a decade in power. Elizabeth Palmer has more on what led to Trudeau's ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Trudeau announces he will resign as Canada's prime minister

Justin Trudeau, Canada's longtime prime minister, announced he intends to resign as prime minister and head of his party. Trudeau faced growing opposition in Canada over inflation, trade with the ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces resignation

Plunging poll ratings and opposition within his own Liberal party spurred leader to quit

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Watch: The moment Trudeau announces he will step down

Trudeau says he intends to resign as party leader and as prime minister after the party selects its next leader.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Some Baseball Teams Won’t Spend Money, and It’s a Problem

Six clubs, including two that made the playoffs last season, have yet to invest in a free agent.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Full interview: Senate Majority Leader John Thune

Margaret Brennan spoke with Sen. John Thune (SD-R) in his first sit down interview as Senate Majority Leader. Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Sen. Thune here, a portion of which aired ...

CBS News - Jan. 5

Trump announces additional senior White House officials

President-elect Trump has announced additional senior White House officials, further filling out his team ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20. Trump picked Stanley Woodward to join the White ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Oilers Announce Last Minute Lineup Changes

The Edmonton Oilers made a surprise change right before playing the Seattle Kraken.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

White House announces Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

The White House announced the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The 19 honorees include former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, international ...

NBC News - Jan. 4

Midwest, East to be hit by major winter storm

The first major winter storm of the season is expected to bring snow and ice from the Central Plains to the East Coast, along with bone-chilling temperatures. Rob Marciano has the latest.

CBS News - Jan. 3

New Senate Majority Leader Thune: Speaker Johnson has 'really tough job' with slim majority

New Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) tells Kristen Welker he is confident he and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will have a “strong working relationship” and hopes the GOP-controlled ...

NBC News - Jan. 3

Trump announces new treasury and ambassador nominees

President-elect Trump announced several appointments for his Treasury Department and choices for ambassadors for two European countries. In multiple Thursday Truth Social posts, Trump outlined who ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Venezuela announces $100,000 reward for capture of opposition candidate

Edmundo González Urrutia had fled to Spain after Nicolás Maduro declared victory in July elections. Venezuelan authorities have announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the capture ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2