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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 - Jan. 16

‘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, died at 90.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

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 - Jan. 16

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 - Jan. 16

'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 - Jan. 16

Junk food turns public villain as power shifts in Washington

Some Trump insiders are ready to take on the food industry. It remains to be seen whether their entrée will result in any meaningful change in government oversight of "Big Food" — or on American ...

CBS News - Jan. 16

Deion Sanders is the betting favorite to become Cowboys coach

The talk is moving the needle, and moving the market.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Amid L.A. Wildfires, Oscar Season Becomes a Pledge Drive

With the wildfires in L.A., Hollywood has turned its attention to fundraising.

Inc. - Jan. 15

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 - Jan. 15

College baseball preseason top 25 and how to watch

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

ESPN - Jan. 15

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 - Jan. 15

Connor McDavid Becoming An Oilers' Legend

Connor McDavid could find himself behind only Wayne Gretzky in another Edmonton Oilers category.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Will new Match of the Day hosts become a winning team?

Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan have been announced as the three new presenters of the show.

BBC News - Jan. 15

One-month cap on advance rent payments closer to becoming law

MPs vote for a cap on advanced rent payments in England as the Renters' Rights Bill edges closer to becoming law.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Woman, 21, becomes youngest person to reach South Pole on skis

Karen Kylleso accomplished the feat 114 years after polar explorer Roald Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole.

CBS News - Jan. 14

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 - Jan. 14

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 - Jan. 13

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 - Jan. 13

"Ms. Rachel" shares new books and her journey to becoming a toddler sensation

Rachel Accurso, known as "Ms. Rachel," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new books "100 First Words," "My First Coloring Book," and "Potty Time with Bean." Known for her educational YouTube ...

CBS News - Jan. 13

Once a site of horror, a tiny Caribbean island could become a Garifuna shrine

Thousands died on Baliceaux in the 1790s as the British almost wiped out the descendants of Africans and Indigenous Kalinagos. Now the island is for sale. Arriving in Baliceaux, it is hard to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Monfils becomes oldest ATP Tour champion with Auckland win

Gael Monfils makes history by becoming the oldest winner of an ATP Tour singles title after triumphing at the ASB Classic in Auckland.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Monfils becomes oldest ATP Tour champion

Gael Monfils makes history by becoming the oldest winner of an ATP Tour singles title after triumphing at the ASB Classic in Auckland.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Why wildfires are becoming faster and more furious

With the risk factors increasing, is it still safe to live in areas prone to these disasters - and can fireproofing ever work?

BBC News - Jan. 11

Tennis has become mundane without me - Kyrgios

Controversial Australian star Nick Kyrgios believes his Grand Slam comeback has come at the right time because tennis has become "a bit mundane".

BBC News - Jan. 10

California wildfires: Water supply becomes flashpoint in Trump-Newsom fight

The blazes burning across the Los Angeles region are not only devastating property and lives, but also fueling political argument over how to fight the fires, with President-elect Trump blaming ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

'I'm here to try to sabotage' - Murray jokes about becoming Djokovic coach

Andy Murray jokingly says that he is trying to "sabotage" Novak Djokovic when asked about his reasons for taking up a position on Djokovic's coaching staff

BBC News - Jan. 9

Democrats have become the party of war. Americans are tired of it

In defending the militarist status quo, Democrats ceded the anti-war lane to Republicans. As they enter the political wilderness, it’s time to reckon with what they got so wrong. The most ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

The man who could become Canada's future PM

As a conservative populist poised to win power, Pierre Poilievre has drawn comparisons to Donald Trump - but he has a very Canadian story.

BBC News - Jan. 9

President Biden Becomes a Great-Grandfather

Mr. Biden said his eldest granddaughter, Naomi, gave birth to a baby boy in California.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Biden becomes great-grandfather, in likely presidential first

President Biden welcomed his first great-grandchild into the world on Wednesday after his granddaughter Naomi had a cesarean section birth in Los Angeles. Biden, 82, is believed to be the first ...

The Hill - Jan. 8