Paul Blackburn delivers strong first start, Mets beat Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The acquisition of Paul Blackburn from Oakland earlier this week likely resulted in a collective “Who?” from most Mets fans, but on Friday it was time for the official introduction. And Blackburn’s first impression was excellent. The right-hander provided the efficiency that has been missing from the Mets’ starting rotation this season, […]
Putin welcomes Russians freed in prisoner swap with Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan

President Vladimir Putin gave Russian citizens freed in a historic prisoner swap with Western countries a hero’s welcome on Thursday as they disembarked from a plane in Moscow, promising them state rewards and talks about their future. As part of the largest East-West prisoner swap since the end of the Cold War, eight people were […]
Jake Paul invites Angela Carini to undercard after Imane Khelif Olympic drama

Jake Paul is offering Angela Carini the chance to showcase her boxing skills under his brand Most Valuable Promotions. The YouTube personality-turned-boxer posted on social media on Thursday about the Italian boxer’s Olympic bout against Algeria’s Imane Kherif, in which he was hit with a powerful punch and forced to abandon the bout after 46 […]
Brittney Griner ‘head over heels happy’ for Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan

VILLENEUVE D’ASCQ, France — Brittney Griner is acutely aware of the swirling emotions surrounding the prisoner exchange, saying Thursday night she was “crazy” about her fellow Americans returning home from Russia. “It’s a great day. It’s a great day. It’s a great day,” Griner said after the U.S. women’s team beat Belgium 87-74 to advance […]
Jake Paul calls out ‘sickening’ Olympics boxing controversy, offers fighter spot on undercard

One of boxing’s most prominent figures has spoken out about the gender debate at the Olympics. After Angela Carini withdrew from a fight against a boxer who allegedly has XY chromosomes, Jake Paul called the incident “sickening” and a “farce.” “No matter what you believe, this is wrong and dangerous,” Paul wrote on X (formerly […]
Evan Gershkovich seen with Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva since they were freed in prisoner swap

The three American hostages released on Wednesday in a prisoner swap with Russia were seen smiling and proudly holding up the U.S. flag in their first official photograph since their release. Evan Gershkovich, Ars Kurmaseva and Paul Whelan hold American flags after being released in a prisoner exchange with Russia. The three men, Evan Gershkovich, […]
Report: Russia Releasing American Journalist Evan Gershkovich And Paul Whelan In Historic Multi-Country Prisoner Swap

A Russian Tupolev Tu-204-300 plane prepares to land at Esenboga airport in Ankara, August 1, 2024. Turkish authorities say 26 prisoners have been exchanged between Russia and several Western countries. Turkey has coordinated the exchange of 26 prisoners between Russia and several Western countries, including American journalist Evan Gershkovich, the Turkish presidency announced in Ankara. […]
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich being released by Russia in prisoner swap; Paul Whelan also being freed

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Russia releases former Marine Paul Whelan in prisoner swap

Russia released former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan as part of the prisoner swap and also secured the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, Fox News Digital reported. According to the State Department, Whelan had been wrongfully detained by Russian authorities for more than five years. His release is part of a larger exchange […]
Russia to Release Evan Gerskovich, Paul Whelan in Prisoner Swap

Russia agreed to release those imprisoned The Wall Street Journal Bloomberg News reported Thursday that the prisoner swap involved reporter Evan Gerskovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan. Bloomberg report: Russia is set to release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan as part of a larger prisoner swap with […]