Sep 14, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images After taking two straight in Arizona and four of five during their current road trip, the Milwaukee Brewers can start penciling in the day they will likely clinch the National League Central. It could happen as early as next week at home. Milwaukee (86-62), which has an 11-game lead over the Chicago Cubs in the division entering play Sunday, is also now within just…
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Bisan Owda, a young Palestinian journalist, activist and filmmaker from Gaza, deserves the highest accolades for the excellent work she has done in the past 11 months to expose the realities of Israel’s genocidal war on her people. From the very beginning, she has been a reliable, informative and trustworthy voice from the ground in a conflict that killed more journalists than any other in recent memory. At significant personal risk, she reports on the plight of the tens of thousands of children who have become orphans in Gaza. She sheds light on the extensive destruction wrought by the advanced…
The Cleveland Cavaliers have spent the summer locking down their current rotation, with Donovan Mitchell’s future the franchise’s biggest win of the summer. Outside of JT Thor, who joins the Cavaliers on a two-way contract, the front office has decided to run things back with the roster that made it to the Eastern Conference semifinals last season. By committing to their current rotation, the Cavaliers entrust that Kenny Atkinson’s coaching methods can help take the team and its players to another level. One player who could benefit is Isaac Okoro, who, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, has agreed to a…
Manila says new vessel will ‘immediately take over’ after the BRP Teresa Magbanua left disputed area in South China Sea.A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel that spent months anchored at a disputed reef in the South China Sea has left the area, but a new vessel is being deployed “immediately” to replace it, Philippine officials announced, in a move that is likely to irk China. BRP Teresa Magbanua had been anchored inside Sabina Shoal since April to assert the Philippine claims to the area within its exclusive economic zone, and to prevent China from seizing it. “After more than five…
The ALPS Group held another weekly virtual meeting on September 12 to coordinate efforts to expand emergency humanitarian access and protections for Sudanese civilians, of whom over 25 million are facing famine and acute hunger. With increased options for humanitarian access, international donors and aid organizations are mobilizing hundreds of thousands of tons of additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Sudan, including food, medicine, and aid helping the most vulnerable, such as women and children. This relief could save countless lives and alleviate suffering for millions of Sudanese. While recent the commitments to humanitarian access made by the Transitional…
If any more evidence was needed to prove that Connor Zilisch is one of the best prospects in NASCAR history, look no further than Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen. The 18-year-old dominated Saturday’s event, and after topping the practice charts and winning the pole earlier in the day, he closed the deal by winning the Mission 200 at the Glen in NASCAR overtime. The victory comes in Zilisch’s Xfinity Series debut and completes a weekend sweep for the Charlotte, N.C., native, who also won Friday’s ARCA Menards Series race.”I don’t even have words,” Zilisch said, according to NBC…
Undisputed super middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez outpoints challenger Edgar Berlanga.Mexican superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has retained his unified super middleweight world title with a punishing unanimous decision over Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas. Alvarez knocked down the previously unbeaten Berlanga in the third and was relentless throughout the 12 rounds on Saturday night. The champion rocked Berlanga with a big right in the waning seconds of the ninth round and Berlanga’s cornerman could be heard asking his fighter: “Are you awake?”, as he sat on his stool before the 10th. Berlanga, who was warned for an intentional head butt,…
Zerrydl LyricsBack To Back is the latest single from Zerrydl, we’ve provided the song’s lyrics below and sing along.Zerrydl – Back To Back LyricsIntroSay, wara-wara, b-busyZerry, Zerry, only one Zerrydl (Wahala)Zerry, Zerry, only one Zerrydl (Wahala)Zerry, Zerry, only one Zerrydl (Wahala, say)The legendary, the legend (Ah-la-la-la-la)Pre-ChorusDey knack am, dey knack am, gban-gban, dey knack am, dey knack am (Ehn)Bottega Veneta dripping, Odinaka, Odinaka (Ehn)Dey knack am, dey knack am, gban-gban, dey knack am, dey knack am (Ehn)Bottega Venetta dripping, Odinaka, Odinaka (Ehn)ChorusOya, bend e your back (Ayy-Ayy), back to back (Ayy-Ayy)As the bunda dey clap (Ayy-Ayy), back to back (Ayy-Ayy)Oya, bend…
Portland State was supposed to host South Dakota State on Saturday with its focus set on trying to upset the top-ranked FCS program.However, the game was called off by Portland State with less than three hours until kickoff due to an outbreak of whooping cough within the Vikings program, according to ESPN’s Eli Lederman.A statement from Portland State Athletics, acquired by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, said multiple players “have been exposed to the disease” which broke out two days ago. The two programs determined “the game would not be played in the interest of the health of the student-athletes.” Source…
At least four people have been found dead in eastern Romania after torrential storms dumped unprecedented rain, leaving hundreds stranded in flooded areas, emergency authorities said on Saturday. Rescue services scrambled to save people in the hard-hit eastern counties of Galati and Vaslui. The bodies of three older women and one man were found in four localities, the Department for Emergency Situations said. Emergency authorities released video footage showing teams of rescuers evacuating people using small lifeboats through muddy waters and carrying some older people to safety. Some of the most significant flood damage was concentrated in Galati, where 5,000…