Ray Knight says this year’s Mets benefited from early adversity
Ray Knight still roots for the Mets whenever he can, and the 1986 World Series MVP is happy the Mets have turned things around this season and are in the running to make the playoffs. “I always root for the Mets and I’m happy they’re starting to play good, solid baseball,” Knight said Saturday at […]
Chris Kirk’s thrilling hole-in-one gives him early FedEx St. Jude lead
Chris Kirk was having a strong round Thursday when he reached the par-3 14th hole, the most difficult hole on the course. Kirk had already recorded five birdies and was leading the leaderboard at 5 under par early in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. But his rounds will improve soon. Kirk pulled out his 6-iron […]
Donald Trump casts early vote in Florida primary
Former President Donald Trump set an example for early voting by voting early on Wednesday in Florida’s Republican primary, which takes place next Tuesday. “I’m honored to vote. We did a great job,” Trump said after voting, according to a video posted by his deputy communications director. “I think we’re doing very well. We just […]
Mpox outbreak in Africa is public health emergency resembling early days of HIV, says WHO | Mpox
Scientists say an outbreak of monkeypox (previously called monkeypox) in Africa resembles early HIV epidemics, and the World Health Organization has declared it a public health emergency. Medical experts said the declaration should speed up access to testing, vaccines and treatments in affected areas and launch a campaign to reduce stigma around the virus. More […]
Jazz Chisolm exits game early in potential Yankees injury concern
CHICAGO — On an already poor night for the Yankees, Jazz Chisholm Jr. gave the team more cause for concern. On Monday against the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chisholm dove headfirst into home plate to score in the second inning but was replaced by a pinch hitter after suffering an apparent injury. Yankees’ […]
Celine Boutier flexes on home soil as she takes early lead of 2024 Olympics
Celine Boutier had an explosive performance on Wednesday in the first round of the women’s golf competition at the 2024 Olympics. She closed with a 7-under 65 that included eight birdies and one bogey. In true Boutier fashion, she felt the round could have been better, but was still pleased with the result. “I’m really […]
Lilia Vu paces Team USA players, in contention early for medal at 2024 Olympics
Lilia Vu has signed up to shoot a 2-under 70 in the first round of the 2024 Olympics. She was the only member of the U.S. team to finish under par, as Nelly Korda and Rose Chan both shot even-par 72s. Vu started well at four under par after seven holes, but her performance dropped […]
Aaron Judge’s early homer prompts intentional walk
Aaron Judge, who seems to find a new way to surprise every day, reached base four of five times, including a two-run homer in the first inning (his 41st) and an intentional walk with two outs and the bases loaded in the second inning. The Blue Jays didn’t want to pitch to him. Austin Wells […]
Travis Kelce not worth taking in early rounds
Commercial Content 21+ In part two of our six-part draft preview series, Fantasy Insanity breaks down tight ends, followed next week by quarterbacks. It’s hard to finish on top. Both Breaking Bad and its sequel, Better Call Saul, were on top. Regardless of how you feel about the show’s final seconds, The Sopranos remained strong […]
2 teens killed, 3 injured in early morning crash on Long Island, NY parkway
Two Long Island teenagers were killed in a horrific crash early Thursday morning on the Southern State Parkway in Islip, police said. According to authorities, officers responding to a 911 call about a vehicle overturned found a wrecked 2010 Toyota Prius overturned on the shoulder of the road near Exit 43A around 2 a.m. The […]