CALL TO THE ‘PEN Mark Melancon was knocked around for the second time this year, allowing five baserunners and three runs against the Cubs. Melancon’s velocity has been down all year, leading some to believe he’s pitching through an injury. Tony Watson is worth a speculative stash. … Once again, Dellin Betances was used in the eighth inning and Andrew Miller was called on to close things out in the ninth for the Yankees....
The outgoing president has given no indication that he will concede to his Democratic rival and instead continues to hope that the election will actually prove to be his, and his baseless claims regarding voter fraud are proven. If Trump manages not to provide a formal concession during the remainder of his final two months in the White House, he will have broken a tradition which stretches back more than 120 years....
“Incredible,” Ehlinger said. “The atmosphere was incredible," he clarified. “The atmosphere was incredible. Losing the game is not incredible. I’m looking forward to the next three years.” MORE: Highlights from Red River thriller Saturday’s Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl belonged to Mayfield and No. 12 Oklahoma, a riveting 29-24 Sooners triumph that will go down as one of the classics in a series already full of them....
Only seven holes were unveiled, when nearly 100 members took to the course. The full layout is expected be ready by early 2016. MORE: Jordan Spieth among leaders at WGC event in China The course is in Montgomery, Texas, near Houston. “For this day to finally come is very exciting,” said Bryon Bell, president of Tiger Woods Design, via Golf.com. “It’s really important for this course to finally be open, and the real payoff is to hear the members talking positively about it....
The “P.1” variant was found in a Minnesota resident who had become ill earlier this month after returning from a trip to Brazil. It was detected as part a state program that randomly samples specimens from tests conducted at selected laboratories. The new strain is believed to be more contagious than current dominant strains and is similar to the U.K. “B.1.1.7” variant that has been spreading throughout North America....
Designed to be durable and long-lasting, lost or discarded fishing gear is a major contributor to ocean pollution and its harmful effects can be seen in the estimated 300,000 whales and dolphins that are killed due to fishing gear entanglement annually, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Lost fishing gear also produces an alarming amount of microplastics—tiny, pervasive plastic particles that have increasingly been found almost everywhere on Earth, from the summit of Mount Everest to the fetuses of pregnant women....
The results have once again raised the question of just how influential a Donald Trump endorsement can be for a candidate, with Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams having a more successful night in terms of her picks. Below, Newsweek takes a look at some of the key takeaways from the June 21 primaries across the states. Donald Trump Fails Again in Georgia The former president had backed two candidates in Tuesday’s GOP primaries— Vernon Jones in the 10th congressional district and Jake Evans in the 6th—both of whom were heavily beaten by their opponent in runoffs....
“I’ll be going to Duke next season,” Jackson said. “When I went on my visit it was pretty clear to me that it was the best spot for me and I felt really comfortable with it. I made the decision to go there.” MORE: Coach K through the years A 6-4 combo guard from Alpine, Utah, Jackson is ranked No. 14 in the 2016 recruiting class by ESPN. He joins second-ranked Jayson Tatum to vault Duke to the top spot in the class....
By that standard, a line from a song is pretty low key. Unless, of course, you’re Soso Jamabo and you pick the UCLA Bruins with a line from Childish Gambino’s “You See Me.” MORE: Top DE picks Auburn | Live updates from NSD The reactions were instant and hilarious, ranging from confusion to just being impressed. Jamabo, a five-star running back, made the most of his recruitment, saying he’d narrowed his choices to ITT Tech and University of Phoenix at one point....
So this is what it has come to for TCU: win Saturday vs. Kansas State, and earn a spot in the College Football Playoff. Sounds simple, right? Until you look at the totality of the who, and more important, the how. Specifically, how can the Horned Frogs stay in the front of the collective minds of the CFP selection committee without a marquee game in the final four weeks of the season?...
The culprit: the SEC, of course. MORE: SN’s Week 2 expert picks | SN Power Poll | Meet Baker Mayfield Stoops was hit with a series of questions on this week’s Big 12 conference call about playing in the hostile environment at Neyland Stadium. The coach who is never shy about speaking his mind fired back with the attitude — and moxie — that has defined his career in Norman....
Florida alone has accounted for about one in five new COVID-19 infections in the U.S. over the past two weeks. The New York Times’ pandemic tracker shows the U.S. has averaged 96,036 new daily COVID-19 infections over the past 14 days, with 17,757 on average of those being reported in the southern state. Despite the surge, DeSantis, a Republican, has blocked schools from issuing new mask mandates and eschewed new restrictions to curb the spread of the pandemic....
But about 45 minutes earlier, the series appeared to be on track for a Game 6. Host Calgary had taken a lead at 14:03 of the third period on a Blake Coleman goal. Then the NHL’s command center in Toronto took a look. MORE: NHL playoff bracket 2022: Full schedule, TV channels, scores Coleman was ruled to have intentionally kicked the puck into the net. The goal was disallowed and the game remained tied through regulation....
Diagnosis of flat feet typically involves a visual examination of the foot, supported by imaging tests. Treatments may involve over-the-counter pain medications, orthotic arch supports, foot exercises and, less commonly, surgery. Flat Feet Symptoms While most people with flat feet have few, if any, symptoms, those who do typically experience pain in the midfoot region. The pain tends to increase with activity and may be accompanied by swelling along the inner ankle and arch....
While over-the-counter and prescription eye drops are generally effective at reducing dry eyes, you may like to try natural home remedies. Many people use flaxseed oil, also known as flax oil or linseed oil, to improve dry eyes. Flaxseed oil is made by grinding and pressing flaxseeds to produce a clear to yellowish-colored oil. Read on to learn more about how flaxseed oil may help lubricate the eyes to provide relief....
The gig economy has been around for so long that it’s hard to imagine a time when we couldn’t book a ride through Uber or order lunch from DoorDash. While more exact data is hard to come by, it is estimated that between 25% and 35% of the workforce participates in the gig economy in some capacity, but their participation doesn’t come without a cost. Many workers have erratic schedules, and their income can be unpredictable and unreliable....
Wolves coach Flip Saunders is all too familiar with the dance, because he believes it cost his team an NBA title in 2004, as he told the Minnesota Star-Tribune. MORE: Kobe last man standing from ‘96 draft | Allen fined $15k for slapping camera | NBA stars then and now The 2003-04 Minnesota Timberwolves, which were made up of Cassell, Kevin Garnett and Latrell Sprewell, had a legitimate shot at winning a championship....
Florida opens against Florida Gulf Coast in Jacksonville. MORE: SN preseason All-Americans Gak, a three-star prospect rated the No. 25 center in the nation, signed with Florida last spring but was declared ineligible this summer because of questions about how many games he played at Bradenton (Fla.) Victory Rock Prep after arriving from his native Australia. The NCAA initially ruled that Gak could enroll at Florida and practice with the team but wouldn’t be eligible to play until his sophomore year, when he would have three seasons of eligibility remaining....
