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Four-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead is in the early stages of his offseason as he prepares to compete for a fifth straight Classic Physique Olympia championship at the 2023 Olympia Weekend in Orlando, FL on Nov. 2-5, 2023.Bumstead has been open about his training, as shown in a recent YouTube video documenting a leg workout he took on with Christian Guzman, Bumstead's business partner and occasional training partner.

Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt had a horrible start of the season, and if it weren't for the litany of injuries that has affected the Bombers' rotation, he could have lost his spot a while ago.That wasn't the case, and he was gifted with the chance of turning back his season.If you read Schmidt's stat line, you would say he has been mediocre.

The Atlanta Braves system had a frustrating run of it, taking two close losses in the late stages of those games.Mississippi did deliver the win on the day, clobbering Pensacola 10-1 as Drew Lugbauer drove in his 30th run of the season.(21-28) Gwinnett Stripers 3, (27-22) Durham Bulls 4


Vaughn Grissom, SS: 0-5, .311/.402/.491

Carlo Ancelotti denied that there are any doubts about his future as Real Madrid coach after their 4-0 thrashing by Manchester City in Wednesday's Champions League semifinal second leg.Bernardo Silva scored twice in the first half to put City ahead at the Etihad Stadium, before Eder Militao's own goal and substitute Julian Alvarez's added-time strike made it 5-1 to City on aggregate.

There are Dalvin Cook rumors circulating that the Vikings could release the RB after June 1, but which teams should swoop in to sign him if he is?For the majority of the offseason, there has been speculation that the Minnesota Vikings could ultimately part ways with running back Dalvin Cook.Now it seems like those rumors might be heating up even more.

The latest reporting from Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer suggests that the Washington Wizards have explored trades to move up to the top three in the NBA Draft.The most obvious trade partner is the Portland Trail Blazers for their third pick, but there is no guarantee that the player the Wizards are targeting will be there at #3.

The DFB has recently confirmed the upcoming three fixtures for the international window in June.The matches are underwhelming as many fans were hoping for the highest competition to prepare the team ahead of the Euro 2024 in Germany.The team needs all the preparation they can get, considering the last three tournaments for Germany.

The UK has signed a 1.9 billion deal with Poland to provide the eastern European nation with a British-designed air defence system.Some 22 Polish air defence batteries will be equipped with Common Anti-Air Modular Missiles (CAMMs) and launchers as part of the arrangement.Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the agreement is the largest ever British defence export deal with the country.

This is a weekly series I write as a reflection on my week.This is the week 6.😊
This week quote comes from the book " Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work "

"When people have the opportunity to collect information from the world, they are more likely to select information that supports their preexisting attitudes, beliefs, and actions."

Although Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospects Bobby Miller, Nick Nastrini, Ryan Pepiot and Gavin Stone draw plenty of headlines, it was Michael Grove who appeared to be the most ready for an opportunity at the Major League level last season.Grove avoided some of the control issues that plagued Pepiot during his MLB debut campaign in 2022, as both right-handers received opportunities to make semi-regular starts for the Dodgers.

For pretty much all of the players that spoke at this year's Braves Fest, the loss of Dansby Swanson in the clubhouse was fresh on their minds.The current offseason was the second in a row where Atlanta lost not only a key contributor on the field, but a very important one in the clubhouse as well.One of the biggest storylines heading into the spring will be who replaces Swanson on the field.

Josiah Gray recently added a sweeper to his arsenal.(Bob Levey/Getty Images)HOUSTON - The last pitch of Nationals starter Josiah Gray's outing on Wednesday night wasn't perfect.But it was deceptive enough to get Martin Maldonado to check his swing and strike out to end the seventh inning.The pitch that helped Gray complete seven innings was a sweeper, a new addition his arsenal, which seems to be growing and developing.

The worst kept secret for Liverpool FC over the last few years has been the need to revamp an aging and oft injured midfield.Curtis Jones has been much maligned in that same time as he has struggled to stay fit and was passed in the pecking order by his younger compatriot Harvey Elliot.There have been moments of brilliance such as his match winning golazo to dispatch Everton from the 2020 FA Cup as an 18 year old.

Celtics Pritchard expressed a desire to be traded during the season after falling out of the Celtics' rotation.If the Celtics honor the trade request Payton Pritchard made prior to the trade deadline this past season, it appears they'll have some possible partners to get a deal done.There are "several supporters" of Pritchard within the Phoenix Suns' organization, Yahoo!

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across Major League Baseball.Each week, we send out questions to the most plugged-in New York Yankees fans, and fans across the country.Sign up here to join Reacts.It's time for to reveal the results of the latest SB Nation Reacts polls as the Yankees (and the New York City) recover from a smoggy week.

Oswaldo Cabrera was off to an absolutely horrendous start in April.Even with Aaron Hicks, Willie Calhoun, and Franchy Cordero on the roster, it wasn't inconceivable that the team would send Oswaldo down to Triple-A to figure out whatever rut he was in.But luckily for Cabrera, his defense and great performance down the stretch of the 2022 season gave him a longer leash than his peers.

The Yankees and Rays put on a show this weekend, playing three consecutive barnburners, though the Yankees unfortunately dropped the finale to split the four-game series.There were some other great games in the AL on Sunday, with a couple games settled by one run, and one featuring a walk-off.Just as a thriller went down in the Bronx, so too did the Braves and Jays play a great contest in Toronto.

The Yankees are now on the outside of a forgettable April slate of games.They flip the calendar with a record of 15-15, which leaves them in last place in the AL East.Josh covered how, and to what degree the lackluster month affected the Yankees playoff odds, particularly when considering the Rays' scorching 23-6 first month of the season.

You would be forgiven for admitting that you haven't thought about the Royals much lately.After nearly 30 years of no playoff baseball, Kansas City finally made it back in 2014 and won the World Series the following year.However, they fell back to .500 the next year and haven't cracked that mark again in the years since.

Five games for the San Francisco Giants Minor League affiliates on Wednesday, as the Dominican Summer League had the day off, and only one of the Giants Arizona Complex League teams played.Let's jump into the action!Link to the 2023 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions are the positions played in that game.

T he head of the Metropolitan Police has apologised for past failings towards the LGBT+ community in what a renowned gay rights campaigner has hailed as a historic first.Peter Tatchell thanked Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley for being the first UK police chief to say sorry for decades-long victimisation of this community.

The Chicago Bears and a trio of school districts whose financial resources stand to be impacted bythe football team's proposed redevelopment of Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights are deadlocked over how much the Bears should pay in property taxes for the site.Team President and CEO Kevin Warren said in a May 4 letter to three school district superintendents that their proposal of a $95 million valuation for the property is a "non-starter" and "not viable."

With one week remaining in the Illinois legislature's spring session, a revised version of proposed legislation to aid the Chicago Bears' move to Arlington Heights has surfaced in Springfield.Like the previous proposal, the new bill would freeze the property tax assessment on the former Arlington International Racecourse, where the Bears have proposed a new stadium as part of a $5 billion mixed-use development, and create a $3 admission tax to help pay off debt incurred to fund renovations of Soldier Field two decades ago.

T he Met officer who shot Chris Kaba dead was today facing potential criminal charges as the police watchdog announced it was referring the killing to the Crown Prosecution Service.The Independent Office for Police Conduct said it had decided to send a file of evidence to prosecutors on the basis of the findings of its months of investigation into the fatal shooting of Mr Kaba, a 24-year-old black Londoner, in the car he was driving in Streatham Hill in September last year.

Valdez signed with Houston as a highly touted prospect, earning a $450,000 signing bonus in 2015.It took some time for the Dominican native to break out, never cracking the MLB top 100 prospect list before being selected to the Red Sox's 40-man roster in November 2022.Scouting reportValdez already has the hard part of baseball figured out.

Professional forager Dave Odd confidently declared he could start a Sunday tour at Wilson Skate Park by identifying five edible plants right underneath his feet.Taking a step forward, he pointed to a dandelion and called it "the most obvious" edible plant.Growing in every temperate zone, some sort of dandelion will always be nearby, Odd said, and every part of the plant is edible.

1. Mild to moderate depression can often be managed through lifestyle changes and therapy, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
2. Severe depression may require more intensive medical intervention, such as antidepressant medications or hospitalization.
3. People with depression should seek professional help if they are experiencing

Dementia does not only affect elderly people.There are more than 55 million people living with the condition worldwide.Every year, nearly 10 million more develop this neurodegenerative disease.But almost every one of those with dementia has someone who loves them: someone whose own life will crumble as they are forced to watch their loved one succumb.

With the furious battle for the city of Bakhmut raging at their backs, a squad of Ukrainian soldiers tore through an open field, racing to get out of range of falling Russian artillery.But before they could make it to safety, they said, they got a flat tire.The three soldiers known by the call signs Omar, Chip and Bandit had spent the day on Friday taking part in Ukrainian offensive operations on the edge of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, blasting Russian tanks and armored vehicles.

For all the advancements in ad tech, publishers are still more rewarded for squeezing another ad on a page or lighting up a duplicate supply path than creating a monetization experience that extends a user session.While no legitimate publisher aspires to work with myriad partners or overwhelm their pages with ad placements, if the economic realities and outcomes of our industry continue to reward these practices, it raises the question:
What would a catalyst for meaningful change look like?

2023 Player ReviewsMario Ferraro's production was at the lowest of his young career this past season.What may have led to the decline and what he can do to take a step forward in 2023-24.Mario Ferraro gets the title of this season's workhorse for the San Jose Sharks.Ferraro did a ton of the work but, in true workhorse fashion, will get none of the credit.

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Brentford remain without the suspended Ivan Toney, plus injured trio Christian Norgaard, Pontus Jansson and Keane Lewis-Potter.The Bees will qualify for the Europa Conference League if they win and neither Aston Villa nor Tottenham record victories.Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says none of his players are ruled out.

T he legal case against Sadiq Khan's expansion of the Ultra low emission zone (Ulez) took another step forward on Friday, after the High Court accepted two further grounds for challenging it.Five Conservative councils had in February launched legal action against the expansion, putting forward five grounds claiming that it is unlawful.

President Joe Biden's bid for a second term begins with a wide advantage over his declared opponents for the Democratic nomination, but he faces headwinds among the overall public from declining favorability and a widespread view that his reelection would be more negative than positive for the country, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.

Prosecutors for special counsel Jack Smith have been asking questions in recent weeks about the handling of surveillance footage from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort after the Trump Organization received a subpoena last summer for the footage, according to multiple sources familiar with the investigation.

What a complex season this has been for the Winnipeg Jets.Before the team even stepped on the ice, it was making headlines.Head coach Rick Bowness stepped in for his first season with the team, and forward Blake Wheeler was stripped of his captaincy in favor of a cast of alternate captains.Despite that seeming like a bit of a mess back in October, the Jets came out with a purpose when the regular season began.

Noah Syndergaard was knocked around by the top half of the Los Angeles Angels lineup and the Los Angeles Dodgers were unable to overcome an early deficit.Their 5-4 loss at Angel Stadium set the stage for a Freeway Series rubber match on Wednesday nigh to conclude Spring Training.Syndergaard was coming off somewhat of a rough showing at Camelback Ranch his last time out, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts downplayed any concern.

In his first game back from injury, Robert Williams III calmed Boston Celtics fans by having a net positive outing in the final game of Boston's six-game road trip.For the first time since March 3 in a stunning loss to the Nets, the former Texas A&M center Williams is back on the floor for the Boston Celtics.

Let's start with just saying it; Brian Cashman's not wrong.Winning the division and bowing out in the ALCS isn't a bad season, especially if you believe the bit about losing to the team that eventually wins it all.There is a certain element of randomness to the postseason - in the last ten years, the best team in the regular season has won the World Series just three times, and you're as likely to be bounced in the first round as one of the league's top seeds (2022 Dodgers, 2017 Cleveland) as you are to take the pennant.

The Roma striker has spoken out on his future following another fine season in Italy, in which he hopes to fire the Giallorossi to the Europa League final when they face Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday.As the second year of Abraham's Serie A stay comes to an end, he believes the decision to leave Chelsea has been vindicated.

Man United could make yet another attempt to sign Denzel Dumfries this summer.There remains a real possibility that Manchester United will bring in a new right-back during this window.Aaron Wan-Bissaka continues to display inconsistency, while Erik ten Hag doesn't seem to fully buy into what the Englishman has to offer.

Prehistoric humans in Europe might have been sitting round campfires built to toast snacks as early as 250,000 years ago 50,000 years earlier than originally thought, researchers have suggested.Human species have a long association with fire, with some sites suggesting its controlled use dates back more than 700,000 years in Africa and the Middle East and at least 400,000 years in Europe.

The Atlanta Braves will wrap up their current road trip Wednesday when they take on the Texas Rangers in the rubber match of a three-game series.Wednesday's game will feature a marquee pitching matchup between Atlanta's Spencer Strider and Texas' Nathan Eovaldi.After a breakout season in 2022, Strider has taken another step forward for Atlanta and is among the early favorites for the Cy Young Award in the National League.

The Atlanta Braves farm system took a split of their four Thursday night games, with one forgettable evening and three tight contests.Ambioris Tavarez has started to see a little improvement of late and had two huge hits in Augusta's win.(11-18) Gwinnett Stripers 2, (14-16) Charlotte Knights 15


Luke Waddell, SS: 0-1, 3 BB, .197/.333/.246

After another successful road trip, the Atlanta Braves return to Truist Park where they will begin a three-game series against the resurgent Baltimore Orioles.Atlanta went 5-1 on the trip and secured a series win against the Mets and a three-game sweep of the Marlins.The Braves enter play Friday with the best record in the National League at 22-10 and have a six-game lead over the Mets and Marlins in the NL East standings.

The Yankees and Rays put on a show this weekend, playing three consecutive barnburners, though the Yankees unfortunately dropped the finale to split the four-game series.There were some other great games in the AL on Sunday, with a couple games settled by one run, and one featuring a walk-off.Just as a thriller went down in the Bronx, so too did the Braves and Jays play a great contest in Toronto.

The Chicago Bears put pieces around quarterback Justin Fields this offseason to help him succeed.As it turns out, the team's schedule will help him out.The Chicago Bears had the most cap space in the entire league entering 2023, and they used it to bolster their depth throughout the roster.From signing the top linebackers available in free agency with Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards to bringing in wide receiver D.J. Moore to give the passing offense a more explosive option downfield.

Remember when we thought Packers-Jets trade talks around Aaron Rodgers were nearly complete?Oh, those were the days.I hate to break it to you, but this might take awhile.Aaron Rodgers remains a member of the Green Bay Packers.We have no idea if he wants to play next year, despite what would be a monumental payout for merely reporting to training camp and sitting on the bench.

On Tuesday, OpenAI published a new research paper detailing a technique that uses its GPT-4 language model to write explanations for the behavior of neurons in its older GPT-2 model, albeit imperfectly.It's a step forward for "interpretability," which is a field of AI that seeks to explain why neural networks create the outputs they do.

New York has passed a bill that prohibits fossil fuels being used for power, heating and cooking in new buildings constructed in the state, setting "a new standard for the future of building design" according to AIA New York president Matt Bremer.Originally introduced to the New York State Senate in 2021 by senator Brian Kavanagh, the All-Electric Building Act prohibits the use of fossil fuels such as oil and gas in the operational infrastructure of new buildings in the state.

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In a historic step for outsourced tech labor, over 150 African content moderators - whose work has underpinned AI systems at Facebook, TikTok, and OpenAI - have voted to unionize, Time reports.The newly minted African Content Moderators Union is entirely made up of current and former employees of third-party moderation contractors, according to the report.

Manchester City are four points clear at the top and in control of the Premier League title race, but their manager Pep Guardiola still wasn't happy after his side's 2-1 win over Leeds.Goal machine Erling Haaland and match winner Ilkay Gundogan were the players who felt his wrath with Guardiola reminding them that "this is a business" after seeing a late penalty miss allow Sam Allardyce's side back into the game.

Beautiful Bali has been known to disrupt the plans of many a tourist thanks to its surprisingly terrible traffic, but the Island of Gods has thrown a giant spanner into the works of Indonesia's hosting of the men's Under-20 World Cup.On Wednesday Fifa announced that it was taking the tournament away with a statement that made painful reading for locals.

Captain Andy Robertson has demanded Scotland maintain their stunning start to the Euro 2024 campaign, warning that "six points doesn't qualify you".Scott McTominay's double stunned Spain at Hampden, and Scotland now sit top of their group with two wins from two after their opening win over Cyprus.

Twenty one shots, eight on target, no goals and another defeat.The Blues had enough chances to win the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie - and win it comfortably - but poor finishing, great saves and the woodwork conspired against them.There has, understandably, been plenty of scrutiny focused on Graham Potter since he became Chelsea boss in September, but even his biggest critics must sympathise with him after this loss.

Leicester City defender Ricardo Pereira says his latest return to action feels like he has "won against the injuries" after being sidelined for more than 500 days over the past three years.The 29-year-old made his first appearance of the season in Leicester's win over Tottenham earlier this month.

More than 40 people marched in Scarborough on Friday evening to raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirited people.The three-kilometre march paid tribute to the "countless Indigenous women who have been taken from us" on what's known as Red Dress Day, according to a news release from organizers.

The provincial government is bringing in a new mandatory technological education credit for Ontario high school students, the education minister announced Friday.In a news release, the province said the change will begin with students entering Grade 9 in September of 2024."I am proud to announce another step forward to ensure all students learn the critical skills necessary to succeed and get a good paying job," said Education Minister Stephen Lecce, in a statement.

Sunday night's showdown against the Carolina Hurricanes will be one worth remembering for Boston Bruins star David Pastrnak.The talented 26-year-old winger became the sixth player in Bruins franchise history to reach the 50-goal mark with his first-period tally and later added a power-play goal in the second frame.

Bayern Munich and Germany keeper Manuel Neuer is eyeing a fast return to action with the record champions."I'm doing well.I'm happy to come to Säbener Straße every day and train there," the injured Neuer said to FC Bayern TV ( via @iMiaSanMia)."The rehab is going very well, we are satisfied.

In the grand scheme of things, a race for the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference wouldn't rank very high on the best plots in the NBA right now.Still, it's what Toronto Raptors fans are left hanging on to with eight games left in the season.Both the Raps and the Atlanta Hawks in front of them have been lockstep - one step forward, one step back - since the All-Star Break, and one game still separates them in the standings.

The Los Angeles Kings haven't made the playoffs in consecutive seasons since they were winning Cups in the early 2010s.They are virtually guaranteed to make it this year, after ending a four-year drought last season.They haven't made it past the first round since they won the Cup in 2014 though, and with the way things are going now, losing in Round 1 would be a big disappointment.

There's a reason Dallas Cowboys fans dread the start of free agency.While other fan bases celebrate statement signings made to help their team take a step forward next season, Cowboys Nation kicks its feet up and watches the madness unfold without much stress.It was much of the same as this year's free agency frenzy kicked off on Monday.

The AL West, despite being home to the reigning World Series champions, figures to be among the more competitive divisions in the sport in 2023.According to the Playoff Odds at Fangraphs, it is the only division with four teams that have a better than 10% chance to win the division title in the coming campaign.

If passed, the bills would expand access to targeted health care and protect out-of-state patients from prosecution.Rep. Brianna Titone, Colorado's first trans lawmaker, spoke to the media supporting a package of bills to protect abortion and reproductive rights during a press conference in the West Foyer at the Colorado State Capitol on March 9, 2023, in Denver, Colorado.

Football season has hit a lull in Virginia with the college and NFL season ending, but that doesn't mean fans have to stop having fun.Caesars Sportsbook is giving you the perfect opportunity to get ready for next season with an exclusive offer: Residents of Virginia have special access to a risk-free bet worth up to $1,250 when they sign up with Caesars!

LAFC won everything there was to win in MLS last season, finishing with the best regular-season record to claim the Supporters' Shield, then beating Philadelphia in an epic final to capture its first MLS Cup.That leaves the team with just one possible encore for this season: do it all over again."The objective is to win.