But Brewers rookie second baseman Keston Hiura is an anomaly. He already performs and carries himself like he’s been in the majors for years. And on a team that’s locked in a tight division race with the Cardinals and Cubs, Hiura is bound to play an important role in getting Milwaukee back to the postseason, where they came a game short of the World Series in 2018. MORE: SN’s latest MLB Power Rankings...
Jackson noted that she shares a birthdate, 49 years apart, with Judge Constance Baker Motley. Many non-lawyers don’t know the name of Constance Baker Motley, the first Black woman to serve as a federal judge. But Jackson wanted us to remember her on that historic day. Like Jackson, Motley was extraordinary. As I teach my law students, Motley was one of the most consequential lawyers of the 20th century, litigating landmark civil rights cases with the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc....
The South African, seeded 15th, claimed a 7-6 (7-5), 6-3, 6-7 (2-7), 7-6 (7-0) victory at Louis Armstrong Stadium. He had lost five of his previous six meetings with Murray, who was ranked third in the tournament. It marked the first time since 2010 that Murray has failed to reach at least the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows. MORE: Celebrities at the U.S. Open Anderson’s serve and power proved too much for Murray, producing 25 aces and 81 winners over the course of 4 hours, 17 minutes....
De Bruyne’s previous deal was not due to expire until 2021, but his increasing importance to Pep Guardiola’s side has encouraged City to offer him fresh terms. “As I’ve said previously, my intention has always been to stay here at City, where I’ve felt at home from day one," De Bruyne told CityTV. “Not only are we winning – we are playing great football. It’s a pleasure to be a part of and I’m really excited about what we can achieve in the coming years....
Ask Durant, like The Oklahoman did on Wednesday, and he'll tell you it's premature. "Nah, I’m here for the Thunder (laughs)," Durant said. "I mean, that’s all I can say. I’m not thinking far down the line at all. It’s about today. Today we got better against the Chicago Bulls. I can’t tell the future. I can’t speak on that. That’s his opinion. I’m just going to keep playing for the Thunder....
First, it was Kyrie Irving who had the rumor mill churning with his antics before opting into the final year of his contract with the Nets. Now it’s Kevin Durant, who has reportedly asked for a trade from Brooklyn. Have both Durant and Irving played their last game in a Nets uniform? The Sporting News has you covered with all the latest news from the Irving-Durant saga with the Nets....
The extensive feature is due to air on Sunday following a war of words between the former couple in recent weeks. “I was mortified for her, I really was,” says Federline of Spears’ conservatorship in a preview of the feature. The pair were married from 2004 until their separation in 2007, but Federline recently angered Spears’ fans by sharing video footage of Spears arguing with their sons. It resulted in Spears lashing out at Federline on Instagram, celebrities voicing their support for the pop star and Spears’ lawyers making a statement....
Garnett: two years, $16 million. Duncan: two years, $10.4 million. Both 39-year-olds have player options next summer. Duncan clearly was a more productive player, and unlike Garnett and the Timberwolves, he never left the Spurs. MORE: Duncan’s tallest task yet | KG’s culture shift | Free agency winners and losers This comes despite the fact Duncan (13.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 blocks over 77 games last season) had superior numbers compared to Garnett (6....
On Sunday, it looked like he was about to imitate the world class soccer star and notorious biter Luis Suarez, when he attempted to bite Joakim Noah’s hand. MORE: NBA figures under pressure this season | Blazers are true contenders | Cavs = ratings Thankfully, Garnett restrained. Perhaps he knew there was some healthy food waiting for him in the locker room.
Harvick, who started from the pole and led a race-high 63 laps, questioned his team’s strategy for when he pitted and the number of tires he took. MORE: Johnson strategy wins | Michigan results | Season finale not moving | He was catching Jimmie Johnson when the checkered flag flew, not having enough laps to make up the difference in what wasn’t his desired strategy at Michigan International Speedway. Harvick was not interviewed on the television nor radio broadcast after the race (Motor Racing Network reported he declined to be interviewed), but he did make the mandatory visit to the media center for a top-three finisher....
Love heads to the Cavs to play with LeBron James. The Wolves to Andrew Wiggins, No. 1 overall pick of the 2014 NBA Draft; and Anthony Bennett, No. 1 pick of 2013’s draft. The third party in this affair, the Sixers get forward Luc Mbah a Moute and guard Alexey Shved from the Wolves, sending them veteran forward Thaddeus Young. And, they acquired the Miami Heat’s 2015 first-round pick, which had been held by the Cavaliers....
During the 14-minute rebuttal, the South Carolina senator accused Biden and his administration of “pulling us further apart” and outlined his own backstory of being raised by a single mother and benefitting from “opportunities that are only possible here in America.” Kevin McCarthy told Fox News host Sean Hannity: “The part that made the most history tonight—this will be the first time the response has upstaged the president. “People are going to start talking tomorrow that Tim Scott should be running for president....
According to NFL Media, the Jets asked about two All-Pro offensive linemen from the Cowboys, guard Zack Martin and tackle Tyron Smith, when Dallas inquired about Adams. “Sources said that when the Dallas Cowboys first called about Adams earlier this week, the Jets asked about the availability of Pro Bowl guard Zack Martin,” NFL Media reported. “When the Cowboys quickly shot that down, the Jets inquired about Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith, which was also a ’no....
Maybe next Sunday. Or, maybe after the bye week. MORE: Jets-Bengals | Week 8 picks | Must-see Week 8 images It's uncertain when the New York Jets wide receiver will return from a hamstring injury that will sideline him for the fourth straight game. Coach Rex Ryan ruled out Holmes on Friday for the Jets' game Sunday at Cincinnati against the AFC North-leading Bengals. Holmes did not participate in practice all week while recovering from the injury that occurred in the Jets' loss at Tennessee in Week 4....
Buildings like this are designed not to draw attention, because our government and the private prison companies that run them have a vested interest in us not knowing they exist. But in these banal settings, often a block or two from our own doorsteps, people who have come to the United States to build a better life are torn apart from their families. They are warehoused in overcrowded cells, fed rotting food, made to drink from toilet bowls, and are denied soap, toothpaste, and medical attention....
The “Golden” singer became a trending topic on the platform late on Tuesday night as rumors over an alleged sex tape spread. At the time of writing, no such X-rated video has been found and likely does not exist, but that didn’t stop legions of Twitter users from trying to find it, sparking a wave of jokes and memes about the Grammy-winning singer. “Jill Scott did what ??? my prayers have been answered,” joked reporter Mello Styles....
Stein responded Saturday morning to Clinton’s unsubstantiated claim that she and Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard are part of a Russian-led attack on the U.S. election cycle that involves boosting support for third-party candidates. Stein and several 2020 Democratic contenders including Marianne Williamson and Andrew Yang defended Gabbard from Clinton’s latest Russian conspiracy theory for why she believes she lost the 2016 presidential election to Donald Trump. On Thursday, Clinton told David Plouffe’s podcast she believes the Russians are “grooming” a third-party candidate to create dissent within the Democratic Party....
The comedian somewhat snapped recently when he launched into a vicious tirade against the President and his administration after watching this year’s Republican National Convention in August. “I’ve gotten tons of messages ‘I’m losing fans’ by expressing my dissatisfaction with our corrupt, incompetent President,” the 54-year-old tweeted Friday. “While I appreciate people encouraging me to choose fame and money over decency, I’m afraid I’ll never be Donald Trump.” Last month, after becoming enraged watching the RNC, Gaffigan labeled Trump a “liar and a criminal,” and he had a few choice words for the President’s supporters too....
The former 49ers and current Michigan coach was quick to respond after San Francisco fired Jim Tomsula late Sunday night. It doesn’t take a detective to figure out how Harbaugh felt about the move. MORE: Who should replace Tomsula? | NFL playoffs schedule, seeds Harbaugh finished 44-19 in four seasons as head coach of the 49ers and helped San Francisco reach the Super Bowl in 2012. Only two years later, he was fired after finishing 8-8....
