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Snyder's Soapbox: ABS challenge system has been a roaring success already, despite the whining
We need the ABS system to extend into the regular season, not to be complaining about using it in the springCBS Sports - 11h -
Reds' Francona tells vets to skip ABS challenges
Reds manager Terry Francona plans to opt out of elective participation in the automated ball-strike challenge trial during spring training but is willing to let Cincinnati's minor league players ...ESPN - Feb. 22 -
Yanks use ABS challenge system, keep inning alive
On Saturday, during the second game of their Grapefruit League schedule, manager Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees used the automated ball-strike system to turn a strikeout into a walk, then ...ESPN - Feb. 23 -
What to make of ABS challenge system: Is this something we want?
Throughout Florida and Arizona, big leaguers are getting a taste of the ABS challenge system, which grants teams two challenges per game.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
MLB umpire Mike Muchlinski makes fun of himself after Padres' failed ABS ball-strike challenge
Muchlinski declared the ABS challenge system's call was 'surprisingly correct'CBS Sports - 5d -
WATCH: Trea Turner trolls ex-teammate Max Scherzer with ABS challenge after pitcher's complaints
Scherzer said last week that he was 'little skeptical' about the challenge systemCBS Sports - 2d -
'Skeptical' Scherzer loses 2 ABS calls in debut
Max Scherzer, 40, made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, but it was also his first appearance in Major League Baseball's automated ball-strike system era, and though he lost two ...ESPN - 6d -
Ohtani eases shoulder concerns, homers in 1st AB
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's surgically repaired shoulder withstood its biggest test yet, as he crushed a fastball over the left-field fence in his first spring at-bat against the Angels.ESPN - 3d -
Snyder's Soapbox: How Pirates ownership keeps failing the team, the fans and the city of Pittsburgh
Why won't the Pirates spend more to increase their chances of contending? Unfortunately, that one's easyCBS Sports - Feb. 25 -
There are no shortcuts to manage the Russia challenge
Despite Trump’s diplomatic cavalry charge, the Kremlin will continue to view the west as an enemyFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
The Challenges of Democracy — tyranny of the majority
Jonathan Sumption’s collection of essays that show the vulnerabilities of law is a good primer on what ails transatlantic democraciesFinancial Times - 3d -
Reporter's Notebook: The day Abe Lincoln reframed his image
A photograph and a speech changed the course of American history on this day in 1860. In a studio in New York City, aspiring presidential candidate Abe Lincoln stood for a portrait to prove he ...CBS News - 4d -
Grenfell contractor to challenge ban in court
Siderise Insulation says its inclusion in Kensington and Chelsea Council's ban is "without foundation".BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Yankees make SHOCKING announcements, MLB tries out the ABS in Spring Training | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Yankees changing their tune when it comes to beards and their losses, MLB giving the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system a try and thirty things they ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25 -
"Resolute": Benjamin Hall on embracing the challenge of recovery
In 2022 the Fox News correspondent, covering the war in Ukraine, was critically wounded when his car was struck by Russian missiles. The author of the bestseller "Saved," he now writes about his ...CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Big challenges loom in starkly divided country
Germany is at a crossroads and now for Friedrich Merz the hard work begins, writes Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Senate Democrats challenge transfer of migrants to Guantánamo Bay
A group of five Senate Democrats led by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) sent a letter to President Trump on Monday challenging his transfer of migrants to detention centers at the U.S. Naval station in ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Fight the Good Fight: A Call to Resilience in Challenging Times
The fast and furious changes keep coming. Now is the time to build sustainable resilience for both you and your team. These tips can help get you started.Inc. - 6d -
Leaked recordings challenge Greek account of deadly shipwreck
Hundreds are thought to have died when the Adriana sank in international waters two years ago.BBC News - 6d -
Europe at a crossroads: can the EU meet its challenges?
FT correspondents discussed how Europe will respond to geopolitical and economic dangersFinancial Times - 5d -
Lawsuit Against Panama Challenges Detention of Trump Deportees
A group of lawyers accused Panama of violating the rights of people deported from the United States under the Trump administration’s policy of sending migrants to cooperative Latin American nations.The New York Times - 2d -
Mateta gets 25 stitches after 'reckless challenge'
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has been discharged from hospital after being kicked in the face by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts eight minutes into Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round clash.ESPN - 2d -
Thales challenges European governments on defence pledges
‘If the orders come, we will be ready,’ says French group’s chiefFinancial Times - 14h -
Challenge for the ACC: Convince Florida State and Clemson to stay
By reaching a deal with Clemson and Florida State, the ACC bought itself five years to save the conference.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Shares of world's largest brewer AB InBev pop 9% after posting fourth-quarter revenue beat even as volumes slide
The drinks maker, whose brands include Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois, reported an 3.4% increase in fourth-quarter revenue to $14.84 billion.CNBC - 6d -
Kerr's new-look small-ball lineup faces stiff challenges
Steve Kerr's new small-ball lineup presents Golden State with serious challenges as the Warriors make a playoff push down the stretch.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
What to know about the key laws being invoked in Trump legal challenges
Many of the dozens of lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's actions hinge on alleged violations of decades-old federal laws.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Starmer will not challenge Trump on his attack on Zelenskyy when the pair meet
UK prime minister aiming to cool escalating transatlantic row over war in Ukraine. Keir Starmer will not risk riling Donald Trump by challenging him over his attack on Ukraine’s president, ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
William R. Lucas, Official Blamed in Challenger Tragedy, Dies at 102
The strong-willed director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, he failed to pass on warnings from engineers that the space shuttle launch was at risk.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Molly Jong-Fast is thinking about challenging Jerry Nadler
The journalist wants somebody to take on the 77-year-old New Yorker.Politico - Feb. 21 -
Multiple lawsuits challenging DOGE's efforts to cut federal government's size
The Trump administration is facing over 80 lawsuits that are making their way through the legal system. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen breaks down the latest developments.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Shein profits slump in fresh challenge to long-planned London IPO
Competition from Temu adds to pressure on fast-fashion group’s valuation as it seeks approval for UK listingFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Diddy's lawyers challenge search warrants, aim to suppress evidence in new filing
The motion seeks to suppress all evidence obtained through these federal searches or grant a hearing to examine the government's conduct in obtaining the warrants.ABC News - Feb. 23 -
A sense of acquiescence has pervaded Arsenal’s stuttering title challenge | Jonathan Wilson
Mikel Arteta’s team have suffered unfortunate injuries but they also have far less self-belief than a Liverpool side who look destined to win the Premier League. Sign up for Soccer with Jonathan ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Telework has quietly solved one of America’s biggest employment challenges
The rise of remote work has allowed older individuals with disabilities to remain active in the labor market, contributing to a more inclusive workforce, while in-office mandates threaten to ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Telefónica chair vows to challenge US tech supremacy with European deals
Marc Murtra says the Spanish group will pursue acquisitions to boost the region’s independenceFinancial Times - 6d -
Prince and Princess of Wales take on Welsh cake-making challenge
The Prince and Princess of Wales also went to Pontypridd to learn how the community is dealing with floods.BBC News - 6d -
NY Post challenges RFK Jr. on Texas measles outbreak: 'This vaccine is safe'
The editorial board of the New York Post is urging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to clarify that the measles vaccine is safe amid a deadly outbreak in Texas. "Go to ...The Hill - 5d -
