DALLAS –The late Dick Allen was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame along with Dave Parker on Sunday as the Classic Era Committee met to determine the outcome at the annual Winter Meetings. On the third try, the 16-member committee, which changes annually, elected Allen. More from Sportico.com The ballot, made of all … Read more
Report: Ex-Giant Conforto, Dodgers agree to one-year contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Michael Conforto reportedly is following Blake Snell from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The former Giants outfielder has agreed to a one-year, $17 million contract with the Dodgers, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand first reported Sunday, citing sources. The Dodgers have agreed … Read more
Most Brooklyn-bound straphangers who travel over the Manhattan Bridge are familiar with the moment that the sweeping East River view is replaced by the darkness of a tunnel as the train descends back underground and, almost like clockwork, stops and holds in the tunnel before entering DeKalb station. The delay happens often enough is more … Read more
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this story contains images of people who have died. A Townsville mum found guilty of the manslaughter of her two young sons who drowned in a river while unsupervised is appealing her eight-year prison sentence. Leeanne Chrysilla Eatts was sentenced in September 2023 after a jury … Read more
Justin Herbert is back after an injury scare vs. the Chiefs. The Chargers quarterback grabbed his left thigh after the hit and remained on the ground as trainers tended to him. He eventually got up and limped off the field alongside trainers, but was replaced by backup Taylor Heinicke for the next play. The Chargers … Read more
New York City police were searching the waters of Central Park as authorities continue their investigation into the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to sources. The police department’s scuba team was searching for evidence, including the gun used in Thompson’s killing, two law enforcement sources said. The small, elite team is trained specifically … Read more
While someone in New York may have won the $256 million Powerball jackpot, a New Jersey lottery player hit for $50,000 in Saturday’s drawing. The ticket sold in Morris County matched four white balls and had the Powerball, the state lottery announced. The $50,000 ticket was sold at a Krauser’s on West Main Street in … Read more
The Los Angeles Dodgers have added a new outfielder to their roster. The Dodgers struck a one-year, $17 million deal with Michael Conforto on Sunday night, according to multiple reports. The Dodgers have agreed to a deal with Michael Conforto, per sources. — Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 9, 2024 Conforto spent the last two seasons … Read more
With potential attacks on press freedom from the incoming Trump administration, the rights of journalists and whistleblowers are under threat. With that in mind, Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Democratic Congressman James McGovern of Massachusetts have teamed up to urge President Biden to pardon Wikileak’s Founder Julian Assange, as they worry his plea … Read more
Justin Herbert left Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs after a hit on a third-down pass. The Chargers quarterback grabbed his left thigh after the hit and remain on the ground as trainers tended to him. He eventually got up and limped off the field alongside trainers, but was replaced by backup Taylor Heinicke … Read more