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Stanley Cup of Chowder
9 months ago
Boston Bruins

2023 Bruins Ratings: Judge the performance of the coach and front office

At first glance, it's hard to find too much to complain about when it comes to the performance of the Bruins head coach, general manager, and team president.The first-year head coach led his team to all kinds of regular season records.The GM played the trade deadline extremely well, reinforcing a strong roster.
Boston.com
10 months ago
Boston Bruins

Bruins' Don Sweeney named a finalist for NHL GM of the Year Award

Bruins Don Sweeney helped build a roster that set the record for most wins (65) in a single NHL season.The Bruins were unable to see a record-setting season through with a Stanley Cup championship, but little of the blame falls on the shoulders of general manager Don Sweeney.With Boston fixed in a win-now window, Sweeney and Boston's front office assembled one of the deepest rosters in recent memory during the 2022-23 season.
NESN.com
10 months ago
Boston Bruins

David Pastrnak's Philosophical Musing Underscores Pain Of Bruins' Game 7 Loss

The Bruins are about to endure one of the most painful offseasons in recent memory, one that will prove a harsh reminder of just how much it takes to win in professional sports.Boston fell flat on its face in its first-round Stanley Cup playoff series, suffering a Game 7 loss Sunday night to the Florida Panthers, ending the season in its tracks.
sportslens.com
10 months ago
Boston Bruins

Boston Bruins Join Warriors, Patriots In This Unfortunate Statistic

The Boston Bruins were far and away the best team in the NHL this season, and were actually the best historically, too.Their 65 wins and 135 points were both the highest marks in league history, and they entered the postseason as the obvious favorite to win the championship.But the Stanley Cup Playoffs are some of the most unpredictable in sports, and that proved to be true in Boston's first round series against the Florida Panthers.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Takeaways: Too little too late as Bruins' latest comeback bid falls short

Bruins Trailing 4-0, the Bruins made a go of it, but the comeback fell short.For the second straight matinee, the Boston Bruins came out flat against the Detroit Red Wings.Once again, the Bruins faced a 2-0 hole on a power play and shorthanded marker.This time, they couldn't overcome the early miscues on Alex Chiasson's first-period power-play rebound and Mortiz Seider's shorthanded breakaway in the second.
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Portland
EverOut Portland
9 months ago
Portland

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: June 16-18, 2023 - EverOut Portland

Between Father's Day, Juneteenth, and the upcoming summer solstice, there are plenty of events to keep you busy this weekend.Read on for our worthy-yet-wallet-friendly picks, from to and from to the .JUNETEENTH
LIVE MUSIC
The Downhill Jam: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater CoverbandThe Downhill Jam is a Birdman-approved tribute band that jams your favorite songs from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video game series (the band has even appeared on Hawk's podcast Hawk Vs Wolf!) Mosh along to classics from Goldfinger, Lagwagon, Dead Kennedys, Public Enemy, and more.
Portland Mercury
9 months ago
Portland

Director Celine Song Talks About Her Stunning Debut Film, Past Lives

When writer-director Celine Song's acclaimed debut feature Past Lives recently opened the 49th Seattle International Film Festival, it represented a fittingly poetic full-circle moment of sorts.It turns out this was not the only time Song had come through the Pacific Northwest with one of her stories to share.
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Sun Sentinel
9 months ago
Miami Dolphins

Chris Perkins: I'm OK with Vic Fangio's remarks about the Dolphins' defense

Fangio, as you know, is the Dolphins' new defensive coordinator, the sage tasked with reviving a unit that decades ago proudly wore nicknames such as the No-Name Defense and Killer B's.Fangio didn't raise eyebrows with his scheme.Fangio, however, raised some eyebrows with this quote about his defense:
" We have some really good talent at some places.
McCovey Chronicles
9 months ago
San Francisco Giants

It's Luis Matos time

Happy Wednesday, San Francisco Giants fans.Today is one of the most exciting days to be in a Giants fan in recent memory.It is, presumably, the debut of outfield prospect Luis Matos.Just as with Casey Schmitt and Patrick Bailey last month, Matos' debut is coming at the intersection of excellent play and injury opportunity.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Books

5 new fantasy novels invigorate old tropes

The fantasy genre is known for its standard motifs the magical elements derived from lore and history that turn up again and again whenever such tales are told.Spell books, dragons, mermaids, fairies and a magic circus all take on new life in the pages of these five enchanting tales hitting shelves in May and June.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

FTC sues to block $27.8 billion acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics, which has U.S. headquarters in Deerfield

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit seeking to block biotechnology company Amgen from buying Horizon Therapeutics for $27.8 billion - the first time the FTC has tried to stop a pharmaceutical merger in years.The FTC filed a lawsuit in federal court Tuesday to try to stop the deal between Amgen and Horizon, which has its U.S. headquarters in Deerfield.
www.caughtoffside.com
10 months ago
Chelsea

Chelsea fans finally get some good news from the club after horrendous season

It's been one of the worst seasons in recent memory for Chelsea Football Club, as they've stumbled from one disaster to another, each worse than the last.Todd Boehly came riding into town as the saviour of the club after Roman Abramovich sold up, but he's made poor decision after poor decision.Sacking Thomas Tuchel as it turned out for not allowing Boehly to bring his kids into the changing room during half-time, per talkSPORT was the first.
Raptors Rapture
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

DeMar DeRozan says he would have won a title with Raptors

The Toronto Raptors' treatment of DeMar DeRozan is well known by the general basketball public at this point.He is a franchise legend who remains the all-time leading scorer in club history, but the team hit a ceiling with him as the featured offensive option.After being traded to the San Antonio Spurs for Kawhi Leonard, DeRozan had to watch as all his old teammates won a title on the back of Leonard's dominant postseason.
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Wine Enthusiast
9 months ago
Wine

The Best Virginia Wineries to Visit Right Now, According to Industry Insiders

With more than 300 wineries scattered across eight distinct AVAs, Virginia has plenty to offer oenophiles.The self-proclaimed birthplace of American wine gained popularity in the 1970s thanks to a small group of pioneers producing higher-quality wines.By the 1990s, the quantity of Virginia winemakers had multiplied to 50, and the region has been on the fast track to growth ever since.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Wine

Beyond the pale: discover a darker rose | Fiona Beckett on drinks

Those of a certain age will remember, and possibly even recall snogging to, Procol Harum's A Whiter Shade of Pale, a song that sold 10m copies and became one of the bestselling singles of all time.Maybe it still lurks in our subconscious when we think about rose, because there seems no other rational explanation for the unaccountable attachment we now have to its palest iteration, which more closely resembles a white wine than a pink one.
IndieWire
9 months ago
Independent films

'Fight the Empire': The Rise of Planet Ferrix in 'Andor'

"Deep Dive" is an in-depth podcast and video essay series featuring interviews with the stars and creative team behind an exceptional piece of filmmaking.For this edition, the IndieWire Crafts and Special Projects team partnered with Disney+ to take a closer look at the "Andor" Season 1 finale, Episode 12 ("Rix Road"), with costume designer Michael Wilkinson, production designer Luke Hull, composer Nicholas Britell, editor Yan Miles, executive producer Sanne Wohlenberg, and executive producer/actor Diego Luna.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Sports

First Came Golf's Flash Grenade. Now, Here's the U.S. Open.

Jon Rahm was at home last Tuesday, preparing coffee with his children underfoot, when the news arrived in a flood of text messages.Collin Morikawa glanced at Twitter and saw the word there.During breakfast at Michael Jordan's private club in Florida, Brooks Koepka peered at a television and glimpsed a headline.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

ANALYSIS | Should you trust polls when it comes to Toronto's mayoral byelection? It's complicated | CBC News

It's a mayoral race unlike any we've seen in recent memory.And the byelection to fill Toronto's top job has pollsters in the field trying to map out public opinion on a weekly basis.Over two dozen public opinion polls have been conducted since former mayor John Tory resigned in February, all gauging where the large field of potential replacements stands in the eyes of voters.
GSMArena.com
10 months ago
Mobile UX

Google I/O 2023: What to expect

It's almost time for Google's biggest event of the year - the annual I/O developer conference.This year we're getting at least two smartphone announcements with the Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold alongside the official introduction of Android 14 as well as details on the Pixel Tablet and possibly some Pixel 8 series info.
www.mediaite.com
10 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Shocks Media By Announcing Major Press Conference' Turns Out He Was Talking About An MSNBC Interview

President Joe Biden mistakenly told members of the White House press corps that he would be holding a press conference later on Friday, confusing it with an interview he is set to have with MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle.I'm doing a major press conference this afternoon, so I love you all but I'd like to ask you to leave so we can get down to business, said Biden after speaking to reporters about April's jobs report and forthcoming debt limit negotiations with Republicans.
Engadget
10 months ago
Apple

Apple is reportedly redesigning watchOS around widgets | Engadget

Apple is reportedly working on its most significant software overhaul to watchOS in recent memory.According to , the company is redesigning the Apple Watch's user interface to make widgets a "central part" of how you will interact with the wearable.In describing the new UI, Gurman says it brings back elements of the Glances system that was part of the original watchOS while borrowing the "style" of widgets Apple introduced alongside iOS 14 last year.
FanSided
11 months ago
National Football League

5 bold 2023 NFL Draft predictions (Which team takes Hendon Hooker, trades in top 10?)

The 2023 NFL Draft is setting up to be one of the craziest betting events in recent memory.While some information tends to leak out ahead of the NFL Draft and betting markets tend to work itself into shape, this one has been as tight lipped as anyone can remember, starting at No. 2 with the Houston Texans, who have a bevy of different scenarios in play.
Raptors HQ
9 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Raptors Draft Watch: Should the Raptors consider drafting this year's mystery box Bilal Coulibaly?

For the first of the series of prospects we will cover for the Raptors' 13th pick, I'm bringing a friend of the site Kenyon from the Youtube channel Basketball Rewind.It's a great channel that's not going to get you nauseous with hot takes, bait-click titles, and empty-calorie graphics or sound effects.
Raptors Rapture
9 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Raptors news: Sergio Scariolo hypes Darko Rajakovic, top guard mocked to TOR

The Toronto Raptors finally brought an end to one of the longest coaching searches in recent memory.Instead of bringing back former Raptors assistant Sergio Scariolo, Toronto decided to hire Memphis Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic, who spent the last four seasons under Taylor Jenkins.Rajakovic was long thought to be one of the three finalists for the Toronto job, joining Scariolo and former Nets coach Kenny Atkinson.
Pinstripe Alley
9 months ago
New York Yankees

Who are the 2023 New York Yankees?

Who are the 2023 New York Yankees?That is a question I have been asking myself since the season began.Over 60 games into the season and I am still lacking clarity.Maybe it is less about my indecision and more about what the Yankees have provided on the field.As you parse through the intricacies of this season you find a mixed bag of results, and maybe that's just what the Yankees are.
Wiz of Awes
9 months ago
Washington Wizards

Landing a Thompson twin is a dream scenario for the Washington Wizards

The 2023 NBA Draft is only two weeks away.As teams ramp up their draft workouts, speculations about who each team in the lottery should pick are in full swing.This includes the Washington Wizards who hold the no.8 pick in the draft.Nailing this pick in a loaded draft will be the first important step in the rebuild.
Twin Cities
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Column: Jose Abreu returns to the scene of his prime looking for answers - just like the Chicago White Sox

José Abreu didn't have much to say about the sad state of the Chicago White Sox in his return to the South Side with the Houston Astros.He knew better than to wake a sleeping dog."It kind of stinks to see what they're going through, but it's part of the game," Abreu said a raindrops fell on the visitors dugout before Friday's game.
Yahoo Sports
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Column: Jose Abreu returns to the scene of his prime looking for answers - just like the Chicago White Sox

José Abreu didn't have much to say about the sad state of the Chicago White Sox in his return to the South Side with the Houston Astros.He knew better than to wake a sleeping dog."It kind of stinks to see what they're going through, but it's part of the game," Abreu said a raindrops fell on the visitors dugout before Friday's game.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Sad, confused, deluded: spare a thought for the friends of Boris Johnson at this difficult time | Marina Hyde

Can I just check something before we begin, because it feels as though we're dealing with a weight of irony that defies all known physics?Is Boris Johnson leaving British politics absolutely howling with anger because someone supposedly told him a lie?Is Boris Johnson wetting his pants thrice daily over the injustice of him being supposedly misled?
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

Why are Ireland's anti-refugee protests erupting now? Look across the Irish Sea | Colin Gannon

After years of bucking the European trend, an organised anti-refugee backlash has finally hit Ireland.Recent protests involved threats to burn down a hotel housing refugees and, in a separate incident, there was a vigilante attack on a homeless migrant camp.These ugly scenes followed months of protests led by the far right and simmering community tensions over the provision of local accommodation to refugees.
Puck Prose
9 months ago
National Hockey League

Patience is key to success for Blackhawks entering the 2023 NHL Draft

The Chicago Blackhawks have had some pretty crazy NHL Drafts in recent memory.From trading Alex DeBrincat last year to even trading Artemi Panarin a handful of years ago, the draft has been a big spot for the Blackhawks.Being patient has to be a goal for the Hawks at the upcoming 2023 NHL Draft.The Blackhawks have their fair share of draft capital at the 2023 NHL Draft.
Puck Prose
10 months ago
National Hockey League

Despite what Rod Brind'Amour says the Carolina Hurricanes did get swept

The Carolina Hurricanes were swept out of the Eastern Conference Final after losing game four in Florida on Wednesday, but that does not tell the full story at least according to head coach Rod Brind'Amour.The Carolina Hurricanes lost four of the closest games you could possibly have in a Stanley Cup playoff series.
FanSided
9 months ago
National Football League

Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes new backup offers glowing comparison to Tom Brady

Blaine Gabbert spent years backing up Tom Brady on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he says Patrick Mahomes is just like the seven-time Super Bowl champion.The Kansas City Chiefs needed a quarterback this offseason to backup two-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes.After spending five years with the Chiefs and 15 years in the NFL, Chad Henne retired.
Riggo's Rag
11 months ago
Washington Redskins

What will Emmanuel Forbes bring to the Washington Commanders?

What will Emmanuel Forbes bring to the Washington Commanders after the cornerback became their No. 16 overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft?After weeks of rumors, speculation, and fierce debate, the Washington Commanders finally provided clarification about what they were going to do early in the 2023 NFL Draft.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

2023 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 5 players at each position

2023 NFL Draft Big Board with Top 5 positional rankings at every position to see which players your team should target early.The 2023 NFL Draft is only one month away, so now is a good time to reexamine this year's draft class.This year's draft class is deep at several positions.Running back, wide receiver, offensive tackle, and cornerback all feature high-end talent and extensive depth.
Pats Pulpit
1 year ago
New England Patriots

None of the Patriots' offseason moves will matter if Mac Jones fails to get back on track

Stop us if you've heard this one before: the NFL is a quarterback league.That saying may be a bit worn out by now, but it is the truth.No player on a team has as big an impact on success and failure as the quarterback.That is why it is the most important and expensive position on the roster, and why 15 of the last 16 league MVPs were picked from that group of players.
Pippen Ain't Easy
9 months ago
Chicago Bulls

3 Players that could make Chicago Bulls contenders next season

The Chicago Bulls finished this season as the 9th seed in the East, losing their play-in game against the Miami Heat after finishing the regular season just 40-42.The team was disappointing this year, especially after a solid 2021-22 season, going 46-36 and nabbing the 6th seed.Despite their worse performance this season, there are still some positives.
Dodgers Nation
9 months ago
LA Dodgers

Chris Taylor is Quietly Having a Really Good Season for the Dodgers

It's been a weird couple of years for Chris Taylor.Since his 2021 season that earned the Dodgers' utility man his first All Star selection - followed by a free agency period that saw him stay put in Los Angeles on a huge four-year, $60 million deal - Taylor has gone from a fan favorite that proved he could play all over the diamond to a player that a good chunk of Dodger fans have some disdain for.
Dodgers Nation
9 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Hanser Alberto Calls Freddie Freeman 'By Far' The Best Hitter in Baseball

Freddie Freeman just finished the month of May on another planet.In 28 games, Freeman slashed .400/.462/.722with six home runs, 17 doubles, one triple, 26 RBIs and four stolen bases.His OPS was 1.184, and raised his season-long OPS to 1.008.Freeman had 16 multi-hit games, including two three-hit games and a four-hit game, and is taking a 20-game hitting streak into June.
Dodgers Nation
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

MLB Insider Believes Padres Could Be Players in Julio Urias Sweepstakes if Dodgers Sign Shohei Ohtani

The starting pitcher market this upcoming offseason is one of the craziest we've had in recent memory.Shohei Ohtani is the headlining free agent (as we all know), and is currently a leading candidate for the American League Cy Young Award.But he's far from the only great starting pitcher about to hit the open market.
Dodgers Nation
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Roster News: Gavin Stone Officially Called Up, Alex Vesia Sent to Minors

The day Dodger fans have patiently waited for has finally arrived.On Wednesday, the Dodgers officially called up No. 4 prospect Gavin Stone from Triple-A, setting him up to make his MLB debut against the Philadelphia Phillies.To make room on the 26-man roster, the team sent LHP Alex Vesia back down to Triple-A.
Dodgers Nation
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

It Took Longer Than Planned, But The Dodgers Are Back Together and Playing Great Baseball

The Los Angeles Dodgers had one of the weirder Aprils in recent memory.From the injuries to the paternity leaves to the random additions, the April Dodgers looked very different from the team we all expected when the season began.Did anyone expect Austin Wynns to play five games for the Dodgers in April of 2023?
Dodgers Nation
11 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Julio Urias Admits He Needs to Pitch Better

Julio Urias has struggled over his last two outings this season.After getting off to a hot start, sporting a 1.90 ERA through his first four starts, he's had two of his worst starts in recent memory.After allowing five earned runs on seven hits in 3.1 innings against the Cubs on Friday, Urias was back on the mound on Thursday against the Pirates hoping to get back on track.
Blue Seat Blogs
9 months ago
New York Rangers

10 first round NHL Draft options for the New York Rangers (Part 1) - Blue Seat Blogs

After a month of decompressing following a disappointing playoff loss, it is finally time to start thinking about the upcoming 2023 NHL draft, and the first round NHL Draft options for the Rangers.The Blueshirts started the season with two first-round picks and a second-rounder before Drury moved the lower of their two first-round picks and the second rounder at the deadline.
Pinstripe Alley
9 months ago
New York Yankees

Weird Yankees Moments: May 2023

After a so-so April, the Yankees were much improved in May.They went 19-10 in the month and had a couple double-digit run games, after the offense spent the latter half of April struggling.While things generally went well for the Yankees, that doesn't preclude there being any strange and funny moments.
Pinstripe Alley
10 months ago
New York Yankees

Analyzing tonight's Yankees' opponent, rookie sensation Bryce Miller

After a duel of aces that never was, as both offenses did a number on Gerrit Cole and Yu Darvish in the Yankees ' 10-7 win on Sunday, Aaron Judge and company travel across the country for a series against the Mariners.For Monday's opener, they'll face a rookie who's lighting the baseball world on fire in Bryce Miller.
Pinstripe Alley
11 months ago
New York Yankees

Bold predictions for each AL East team in 2023

Baseball season is upon us, and with Opening Day upon us, it is the perfect time to fire off some bold predictions.We'll take a look at one of, if not the strongest division in baseball, and provide a surprising take that is still within the realm of possibility for each AL East team in 2023.Clarke Schmidt will make the All-Star game The Yankees' rotation looked like a world beater when the organization signed Carlos Rodón to a long-term deal, and then life happened.
Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Chicago

Politically connected businessman James Weiss heads to trial

Chicago businessman James Weiss may not exactly be a household name, but he's spent his life running in the city's powerful political circles.The grandson of a former deputy city treasurer and friend of Mayor Richard Daley, Weiss married into the family of longtime Cook County Democratic boss Joseph Berrios, ran a political action committee with ties to then-House Speaker Michael Madigan, hooked up with Iranian-American businessman who calls himself the "Wolf of Rush Street" on a series of lucrative valet parking companies, and later, through connections with a fired Chicago cop and the help of a state legislator, got into the shady, unregulated world of sweepstakes gaming machines.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Chicago summer events guide: Movies, music, TV and more

All of the Tribune's guides for summer 2023 dance, art, movies, music, TV, theater and more."The summer of '23 may be reliant on the customary franchises and name brands," Tribune critic Michael Phillips writes."But if a film as lovely and near-perfect as Celine Song's debut feature 'Past Lives' can likewise qualify as a summer picture, going by the June-August calendar, then a summer place sounds pretty good to me."
Truthout
9 months ago
Left-wing politics

In Months Leading to Pride, More Than 530 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Have Been Proposed Across the Country in 2023

The U.S. soon could witness "the most substantial Pride celebrations in recent memory," one bill tracker said.People chant during a protest at the Texas State Capitol on April 20, 202,3 in Austin, Texas.Community members and activists rallied together in protest against numerous anti-LGBTQIA+ and drag bills being proposed in the legislature.Brandon Bell / Getty Images Several different legislative trackers have noted that, in the first five months of this year leading up to Pride Month, which began on June 1, hundreds of anti-LGBTQ bills have been proposed in statehouses across the country, with dozens of them passing.
BBC Sport
9 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

History for Sevilla as 'tired' Mourinho throws medal into crowd

It was a Europa League final that will not live long in the memory - well not for the quality on the pitch anyway.Sevilla lifted the trophy for a record-extending seventh time as they beat Jose Mourinho's Roma on penalties after a drab 1-1 draw in Budapest.One perfect record had to fall with Mourinho having previously won all five of the European finals he had been in, and he was left throwing his losers medal to a child in the crowd as Sevilla celebrated.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Sports

Can These Russians Become Tennis' Next Great Sister Act?

Long day for the Andreeva family.First came an early rise to get Mirra, a 16-year-old Russian, ready for her 11 a.m.French Open debut against Alison Riske-Amritraj of the United States.Mirra was as efficient as they come, finishing her match Tuesday in 56 minutes by improvising an array of easy, smooth winners against an opponent twice her age.
Hardwood Houdini
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

DraftKings Awarding Celtics Fans $200 GUARANTEED to Bet on Game 7 With Crazy New Massachusetts Promo

The Celtics have forced Game 7 tonight after one of the most dramatic finishes in recent memory.DraftKings Sportsbook is helping you score a HUGE win with a phenomenal promo to celebrate: Bet $5, Win $200 INSTANTLY on ANY Game 7 bet!Just for placing your wager, you'll be rewarded with $200 no matter what.
Pats Pulpit
10 months ago
New England Patriots

Patriots roster breakdown: Mac Jones is under serious pressure in 2023

With the NFL free agency and draft both in the rear-view mirror, and the final phase of voluntary offseason workouts underway, the New England Patriots are officially "on to 2023."At the moment, the Patriots have a full 90-man roster.Only 53 of those players will be able to survive roster cutdowns and ultimately make the active team, with others competing for practice squad spots.
Pats Pulpit
10 months ago
New England Patriots

New England Patriots links 5/25/23 - Two theories on violations; Spring storylines; New TE; More!

TEAM TALK

Transaction: Patriots sign fourth-round draft pick C Jake Andrews.Evan Lazar believes 6th-round pick Demario Douglas has the makings of a hidden gem: The Patriots could have a new jitterbug slot receiver.Mike Dussault tells us how the Patriots assigned new veteran jersey numbers and temporary rookie numbers.
Pats Pulpit
11 months ago
New England Patriots

Ranking the Patriots' needs heading into the first round of the draft

Unlike last year, when it was obvious they needed a starting-caliber guard, the New England Patriots do not have any glaring needs on their roster right now.That being said, they still have work to do and some top-level roles remain unspecified at the moment.So, will they address those in this year's draft?
Pats Pulpit
1 year ago
New England Patriots

What signing tight end Mike Gesicki means for the Patriots

The New England Patriots opened Friday with a bang.Not only did they re-sign defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale, they also plugged arguably the top tight end available from the free agency market: Mike Gesicki is joining the team on a reported one-year contract worth up to $9 million.There will be plenty of analysis of the move in the coming days and weeks, but for now let's focus on what it means from a big-picture perspective.
Pats Pulpit
1 year ago
New England Patriots

Quick-hit thoughts on the Patriots trading Jonnu Smith to the Falcons

The New England Patriots did not wait for the NFL legal tampering period to start before making a bang.The team is reportedly trading tight end Jonnu Smith to the Atlanta Falcons in return for a seventh-round draft selection.Thus ends what was a disappointing two-year tenure for Smith in New England.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Arts

Is it see-worthy? The new 'Little Mermaid' is not that bad ... but also not that good

Halle Bailey's casting as Ariel in the live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid is one of the few instances where the film demonstrates fresh thinking.Disney I haven't really been a fan of Disney's recent live-action remakes of its most beloved animated titles a practice that may make commercial sense, but feels increasingly like an artistic dead end.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

How hot is California going to get this summer? Here's what experts say

(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Californians can expect hotter-than-average temperatures this summer.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that the weather for June, July and August will be warmer than normal.The temperature map shows that in California, especially in northern parts of the state, temperatures will be 33% to 50% above average.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Summer weather is headed for Southern California this weekend. How long will it last?

(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Put away your sweater and break out your sunscreen.Warmer than normal temperatures are headed to Southern California this weekend.An onshore flow could weaken Friday and Saturday, ushering in temperatures that will rise by 5 to 10 degrees for most areas away from the coast, according to the National Weather Service.
Editor In Leaf
10 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Are Some Toronto Maple Leafs Personnel Being Poached?

Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs season has come to an end, the team could see some personnel changes both on and off the ice.The future of head coach Toronto Maple Leafs Sheldon Keefe is in question with reporters like James Mirtle and Jonas Siegel estimating that he more than likely isn't coming back.
Editor In Leaf
10 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

What Should the Toronto Maple Leafs Do With Matt Murray?

Aside from Kyle Dubas and Sheldon Keefe's jobs, arguably the biggest question mark heading into the Toronto Maple Leafs off-season is the status of Matt Murray.After being acquired last summer, he looked to be turning a new Leaf (no pun intended) heading into the 2022-2023 season as the assumed starter for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Editor In Leaf
1 year ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Expect Toronto Maple Leafs vs Lightning Rematch to Me Amazing

History is repeating itself this postseason, as the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Tampa Bay Lightning are all but guaranteed to play each other in the first round of the playoffs for the second year in a row.The Toronto Maple Leafs and Lightning put on one of the most entertaining series in the entirety of the 2022 playoffs.
Dodgers Digest
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Prospect Notes: Grove returns, Liranzo taking flight, OKC walk-off again, Miller promoted - Dodgers Digest

May 21st, 2023 Scoreboard ======
With the Dodgers reeling from injuries at the major league level, some welcome news arrived on Sunday - Michael Grove returned to action with Oklahoma City, and he had a little bit more in the tank than he showed in April:

For OKC, Michael Grove made his first appearance since going on the IL a month ago.
Dodger Blue
10 months ago
LA Dodgers

Evan Phillips Keeps Same Role Whether Used As Dodgers Closer Or Not

Entering the 2023 season a set Los Angles Dodgers closer was not decided on, with the team instead opting to use a committee approach with Evan Phillips among multiple options for the ninth inning.It's the first time in recent memory the Dodgers did not have a locked-in closer role.Last year, Craig Kimbrel was given the ninth until losing his job, and prior to him, it belonged to Kenley Jansen.
Dodgers Nation
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

WBC News: Gavin Lux Shouts Out Former Dodger Trea Turner After Massive Grand Slam

Team USA beat Venezuela in the quarterfinal round of the World Baseball Classic in one of the most exciting baseball games in recent memory on Saturday.USA got out to an early lead, before Valenzuela battled back, and took a 7-5 lead into the 8th inning.Then, the Americans loaded the bases with nobody out, bringing up former Dodger shortstop Trea Turner.
Bitter and Blue
10 months ago
Manchester City

Gut Feelings: Manchester City v Chelsea FC

The guard of honor awaits Manchester City as they take to the Etihad pitch against Chelsea FC.The lads are once again the Champions of England and today they look to take a victory lap against their rivals from North London.How will the Sky Blues mark the occasion?Only one thing is for sure, Ä°lkay Gündoğan will lift the Premier League trophy after the final whistle blows.
www.caughtoffside.com
10 months ago
Manchester City

Pundit labels Guardiola a "genius" following 4-0 win against Real Madrid

Pundit Michael Owen has called Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola as a genius after their 4-0 win against Real Madrid.The aggregate score over the two legs was 5-1 to Guardiola's City and that sends them through to the Champions League final where they will play Serie A's Inter Milan.Speaking to BT Sport after the game, Owen raved about the Man City boss.
Battery Power
10 months ago
Atlanta Braves

Braves Minor League Recap: AJ Smith-Shawver debuts with Gwinnett, Jeremy Celedonio drives in four for Augusta

Atlanta's top prospect spun a solid performance for the Braves' Triple-A affiliate, while other clubs had standout performances of their own.(19-23) Gwinnett Stripers 5, (24-19) Memphis Redbirds 4


Chad Pinder, 1B: 4-5, HR, 2B, RBI
Forrest Wall, RF: 3-4, RBI
Braden Shewmake, SS: 1-4, 2B
AJ Smith-Shawver, SP: 5 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K


AJ Smith-Shawver made his Triple-A debut at just 20-years-old in what was perhaps one of the most anticipated Gwinnett Stripers games in recent memory.
Battery Power
10 months ago
Atlanta Braves

Braves go with another bullpen game as they look to avoid a sweep in Toronto

The Atlanta Braves will look to avoid the series sweep in today's Sunday match-up against the Toronto Blue Jays.Atlanta has lost eight straight against Toronto as the Blue Jays have been one of the few teams to have the Braves number in recent memory.For the second time in four games, Atlanta will go with a bullpen game in the series finale.
KQED
10 months ago
Books

5 New Fantasy Novels Invigorate Old Tropes

Book covers of 5 new fantasy novels.(Meghan Collins Sullivan/NPR)



The fantasy genre is known for its standard motifs - the magical elements derived from lore and history that turn up again and again whenever such tales are told.Confident, compassionate, and incredibly engrossing, Ink Blood Sister Scribe grabbed me with its first pages and put me completely under its spell - despite not being written in blood.
The Atlantic
1 year ago
Books

The Ultimate Revenge Novel

In the 40 years since Heartburn was published, there have been two distinct ways to read it.Nora Ephron's 1983 novel is narrated by a food writer, Rachel Samstat, who discovers that her esteemed journalist husband is having an affair with Thelma Rice, "a fairly tall person with a neck as long as an arm and a nose as long as a thumb and you should see her legs, never mind her feet, which are sort of splayed."
FanSided
10 months ago
National Football League

Stetson Bennett IV first throws with Rams causing mass overreactions

Stetson Bennett is on the field for Los Angeles Rams practice and he's already stirring up significant buzz.The Los Angeles Rams selected Stetson Bennett with the 128th pick in April's NFL Draft, giving priority to his remarkable list of accomplishments at the collegiate level with Georgia.The 25-year-old is expected to spend at least his first couple of seasons learning the ropes from Matthew Stafford, another former Bulldog.
FanSided
10 months ago
National Football League

J.J. Watt contemplated retiring with 1 completely unshocking team

Former Houston Texans pass rusher J.J. Watt revealed that he considered ending his career with the Green Bay Packers after becoming a free agent in 2021.Prior to the end of the 2022 NFL season, Arizona Cardinals pass rusher J.J. Watt announced his retirement from the game.Watt etched his name as one of the most dominant pass rushers in recent memory after entering the NFL as a member of the Houston Texans, and it should translate into an early induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
FanSided
10 months ago
National Football League

3 Steelers UDFA signings who will make the 53-man roster

The Pittsburgh Steelers had one of the best NFL Drafts in recent memory, if expert grades are to be believed.But their UDFA class has some diamonds in the rough as well.In terms of targeting positions of need and selecting the best players available, it's tough to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Draft.
fansided.com
10 months ago
National Football League

Steelers rumors: 3 veterans who could be cut after 2023 NFL Draft

Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers.(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) The Pittsburgh Steelers draft class was universally praised by scouts and pundits alike.While that's great for the organization, some veteran players have a target on their back.The Steelers draft class at least on the surface appears to be one of their best in recent memory.
FanSided
11 months ago
National Football League

NFL Draft rumors: Latest trade buzz and reaches to expect tonight

Finally, it's NFL Draft day! Tonight, the draft opens up with the Carolina Panthers on the clock first, after trading with the Chicago Bears a while back to secure the first overall pick.Only the first round is tonight in Kansas City, with the rest of the draft getting peppered in throughout the weekend.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

Seahawks make things right by reuniting with fan-favorite

One year after releasing him from his contract, the Seattle Seahawks are bringing back fan-favorite linebacker Bobby Wagner.Prior to the 2022 season, the Seattle Seahawks made the decision to release long-time linebacker and fan-favorite Bobby Wagner from his contract.That then allowed Wagner to sign on with the rival Los Angeles Rams, who were coming off of a Super Bowl 56 victory.
Eater LA
10 months ago
LA food

Three Years and $11 Million Later, the Huntington Tea Room Is Finally Reopening

Everything is in full bloom at the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Garden after one of the wettest winters in recent memory.As if timed to coincide perfectly with the warmer weather and springtime splendor, the Rose Garden Tea Room resumes afternoon tea service on Wednesday, May 24.The reopening follows a three-year closure and an extensive 18-month-long, $11.2 million restoration and renovation of the century-old building.
time.com
10 months ago
Music

Everything We Learned from Night One of Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour

It's the moment everyone's been waiting for: Beyonce finally kicked off her Renaissance World Tour in Stockholm, Sweden, Wednesday night.This comes close to a year after the release of her seventh album, RENAISSANCE, a period during which she has rarely acknowledged the album with interviews or public performances of the new music, nor put out any music videos to accompany the songs.
Towleroad Gay News
10 months ago
Music

Fans In Frenzy As Beyonce Kicks Off Concert Tour - Towleroad Gay News

In February, Beyonce made history by becoming the most successful artist in the history of the Grammys
Stockholm (AFP) - Ecstatic Beyonce fans sang and danced in feverish excitement in Stockholm Wednesday as the superstar kicked off her first solo tour in seven years with a futuristic spectacle featuring a lunar rover, an airborne horse and wall-to-wall rhinestones.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Pakistan's Top Court Orders Release of Imran Khan

Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered that former Prime Minister Imran Khan be released from custody on Thursday, offering a major victory for the onetime leader who was arrested this week as part of a corruption inquiry, and escalating a political crisis that has engulfed the country.In its ruling, the court declared that the authorities had unlawfully arrested Mr. Khan.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Wildfires Burn Nearly 1 Million Acres in Western Canada

A shift in weather conditions brought much-needed relief to firefighters in Western Canada, where around 964,000 acres have burned since wildfires started more than a week ago, destroying dozens of structures and forcing nearly 30,000 residents of Alberta to evacuate.Cooler temperatures and light, scattered showers allowed firefighters to reach wildfires over the weekend that they had not been able to access because of extreme wildfire behavior, Christie Tucker, an information officer with Alberta Wildfire, a firefighting agency, said at a news conference on Sunday.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Bronny James stays close to home with USC commitment

(Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

One of the strangest, most-followed, yet secretive high school basketball recruiting journeys in recent memory is over.Bronny James is staying home.After months of speculation, James announced Saturday on Instagram that he is committing to USC, just a few miles down the 110 Freeway from father LeBron James' stomping grounds at Crypto.com
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
NYC music

Did the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Gasp) Get It Right?

Image Perhaps making the Rock Hall made Sheryl Crow happy (which can't be that bad).Credit...Rebecca Smeyne for The New York Times I don't have much reverence for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame a shadowy and arbitrary institution founded by record executives and music industry influencers who have historically hewed to a pretty narrow definition of rock 'n' roll.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Coronation treats: Retailers ready as consumers stock up for festivities

Retailers are reporting soaring sales of coronation-themed products as consumers put up the bunting and prepare for a weekend of street parties.Waitrose said searches for coronation recipes on its website were up by more than 300% over the last week, with searches for coronation cocktail recipe' and coronation trifle' up by 259% and 323% respectively.
sportslens.com
10 months ago
Golden State Warriors

NBA: Lakers vs Warriors Most Expensive Non-Finals Ticket Ever

The Golden State Warriors played in one of the more entertaining first round series that we've seen in recent memory.They were pushed to seven games by the upstart Sacramento Kings, and tickets for that series were a hot commodity.Those who were willing to pay the price were not disappointed.The city of Sacramento hadn't hosted an NBA playoff game in 17 years, and fans were eager to be in the building to see their team compete.
NESN.com
10 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Notes: Specific Tweaks Have Chris Sale Optimistic After Impressive Start

In a wet and dreary day at Fenway Park, Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale put together arguably his most successful start of the 2023 campaign in a 7-1 win against the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday afternoon.The only reason it's even debatable is because Sale struck out 11 batters in a six-inning outing less than two weeks ago.
Raptors Republic
11 months ago
Toronto Raptors

The Catharsis of Honesty

Blue Pill World
Professional Sports often don't feel like reality.In good and bad ways.Good, because we all get a moment to give a shit [or not give a shit] about something that doesn't really mean anything at all.Bad, because there's a divide.Something artificially separating us from them.A code, a story, another language.
Bavarian Football Works
11 months ago
Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich shift focus to signing Randal Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt

A few players have been tossed around as the number one striker target for Bayern Munich.The prominent names that were being lobbied are Victor Osimhen from Napoli and Randal Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt.It looks like the Bavarians are leaning towards the latter:

Randal Kolo Muani is the new favourite internally to be Bayern's new striker.
Bavarian Football Works
11 months ago
Bayern Munich

Thomas Tuchel is aware of Thomas Muller's importance to Bayern Munich

If there's one key to succeeding as the coach of Bayern Munich, it is to play Thomas Müller.The 33-year-old offensive player is the heart of the team and is arguably the most important player that Bayern has.Orchestrating attacks, exploiting spaces, passing to teammates, going for goal himself, he can do it all.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Hansi Flick comments on firing of Julian Nagelsmann by Bayern Munich

In what can only be described as a whirlwind 24 hours for the Bayern Munich community, the sudden firing of head coach Julian Nagelsmann has lent to many former coaches and players to lend their feelings on the situation which took the Bavarian giants by surprise.At a brief press conference today, one former figure was certainly taken aback.
Yahoo Sports
11 months ago
San Jose Sharks

Ranking the NHL's Norris Trophy contenders: Can anyone catch Erik Karlsson?

For the third consecutive season, the Norris Trophy is the only major NHL award that is still up for debate.Connor McDavid should be skating away with the Hart unanimously, Patrice Bergeron, Linus Ullmark and Jim Montgomery will be carrying the Selke, Vezina and Jack Adams, respectively, back to Boston, while Matty Beniers is the clear frontrunner for the Calder.
Coindesk
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

The Questions That Linger After Do Kwon's Arrest

Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 taking place in Austin, Texas, April 26-28.David Z. Morris is CoinDesk's Chief Insights Columnist.He holds Bitcoin, Ethereum, and small amounts of other crypto assets.Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 taking place in Austin, Texas, April 26-28.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Education

Palestinian teachers' strike grows, reflecting deep crisis

An empty classroom is seen in a school in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Tuesday, March.28, 2023.Palestinian public schools across the occupied West Bank have been shuttered since Feb. 5, in one of the longest teachers' strikes in recent memory against the cash-strapped Palestinian Authority.(APPhoto/Mahmoud Illean)AL-AZZA REFUGEE CAMP, West Bank - In schools across the world, children are halfway into their second semester.
Riggo's Rag
1 year ago
Washington Redskins

Commanders 2023 NFL Draft scouting report: Luke Musgrave

Could the Washington Commanders boost their tight end options during the 2023 NFL Draft with a high-upside prospect such as Luke Musgrave?While the arrival of Eric Bieniemy comes with a significant amount of intrigue, the Washington Commanders still have some questions to answer at the tight-end position.
The Landry Hat
1 year ago
Dallas Cowboys

NFL Mock Draft Roundup: Cowboys make unforgivable mistake

The Dallas Cowboys hit a home run in last year's draft, and their overall track record suggests they'll multiple immediate contributors to add to what has been a tremendous start to the offseason after they traded for Stephon Gilmore and Brandin Cooks, and re-signed free agents Donovan Wilson ad Leighton Vander Esch.
LawSites
1 year ago
Law

Nexl, A No-Data-Entry CRM Platform for Law Firms, Raises $4M

Nexl, a no-data-entry CRM platform for lawyers, has raised $4 million in a financing round led by Australian-based B2B venture capital firm EVP with follow-on participation from The Legal Tech Fund, Vulpes and Saniel Ventures.Nexl said it will use the investment to accelerate the development of its core product, increase acquisition efforts in major markets, and attract industry talent to build out its fast-developing ecosystem for partners and clients alike.
Bullets Forever
1 year ago
Washington Wizards

Wizards and Kings: a tale of two franchises

The Washington Wizards' Saturday night matchup against the Sacramento Kings is a tale of two similarly desperate franchises who tried the same tactic to return to relevance.Out of the 30 teams in the NBA, the Washington Wizards and Sacramento Kings likely rank 29th and 30th, respectively, in front office competence over the last decade and a half.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Another atmospheric river storm slams California, state's 11th this season

California's 11th atmospheric river storm of the season barreled through a beleaguered state Tuesday, dropping more rain and snow and sending thousands of residents once again scrambling for higher ground.At least 16 locations along major rivers were overflowing their banks as the high-impact storm moved south through the state, including areas along the Salinas, Sacramento and Merced rivers.
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