Aaron Judge not in Yankees lineup vs. Red Sox with ‘lower body soreness’

BOSTON — Aaron Judge was not in the lineup Thursday night, because tightness in his calf muscles. The slugger, however, thinks he will be back on Friday. “It’s just precautionary stuff; been feeling it for a week or so,” Judge said after the Yankees 6-5 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. “Just taking…

Los Alamitos horse racing consensus picks for Friday July 8

The consensus box of Los Alamitos picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Friday July 8, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get…

10 Best Project Management Tools for Businesses

Project management is a complex process that requires extensive planning, task assignments, deadline assessments, and more. It is almost impossible to manage all these without some help where modern tools come to the rescue. As it is important to have the right tools, so choosing one can be a daunting task. In this write-up, I…

Dr. B Review: How Technology Played a Role During a Pandemic

As traditional healthcare continues to burden the overall function within pandemics and core issues, one company hoped to mitigate the influence of conventional enrollment methods during a global crisis. During the initial rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, the traditional system became overworked, plagued by surplus vaccines, no-show appointments, and deliberate cancelations that put thousands of…

U.S. beats Jamaica, clinches 2023 Women’s World Cup berth

MONTERREY, Mexico — Sophia Smith scored twice in the opening minutes and the U.S. women’s national team clinched a spot in the 2023 World Cup with a 5-0 victory over Jamaica on Thursday night in the CONCACAF W Championship and some help from Haiti. With two victories at the W Championship, the United States leads…

Paolo Banchero shines in Magic’s summer league-opening win over Rockets

Paolo Banchero is well aware of what the spectators inside the Thomas and Mack Center and the national audience watching from home wanted to see from Thursday’s Las Vegas summer league opener between the Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets. They tuned in to watch the NBA draft’s No. 1 pick put on a show. He…

Kyle Hendricks’ MRI shows no structural damage — but there’s no timeline for the Chicago Cubs starter’s return

The Chicago Cubs have gained some insight into Kyle Hendrick’s right shoulder strain. An MRI showed no structural damage, and he will not need surgery, manager David Ross said Thursday. But the Cubs don’t know when Hendricks will be back on the mound. The team wants to get through the four-game series at Dodger Stadium…

J.D. Davis, James McCann lead charge, Mets clobber Marlins

An overwhelming chunk of the optimism surrounding the Miami Marlins and their future is because of their young pitching. The Marlins have a bushel of pitchers that, if all goes according to plan, will help guide the team to regular postseason appearances. Daniel Castano and Jimmy Yacabonis are not part of that group. Castano and…

Tony Gonsolin, Mookie Betts propel Dodgers past Cubs

The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts, right, hits a solo home run during the first inning of their game against the Cubs on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. Betts added a second home run later in the Dodgers’ 5-3 win. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin throws to the plate during the first inning of…

Sen. Lindsey Graham says he will challenge election fraud subpoena

By Jason Morris and Sara Murray | CNN Attorneys representing Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham say that he intends to challenge the subpoena that he was issued by an Atlanta-area special grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. “Senator Graham plans to go to court, challenge…

Aaron Judge not in Yankees lineup vs. Red Sox with ‘lower body soreness’

BOSTON — Aaron Judge was not in the lineup Thursday night, because tightness in his calf muscles. The slugger, however, thinks he will be back on Friday. “It’s just precautionary stuff; been feeling it for a week or so,” Judge said after the Yankees 6-5 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. “Just taking…

U.S. beats Jamaica, clinches 2023 Women’s World Cup berth

MONTERREY, Mexico — Sophia Smith scored twice in the opening minutes and the U.S. women’s national team clinched a spot in the 2023 World Cup with a 5-0 victory over Jamaica on Thursday night in the CONCACAF W Championship and some help from Haiti. With two victories at the W Championship, the United States leads…

J.D. Davis, James McCann lead charge, Mets clobber Marlins

An overwhelming chunk of the optimism surrounding the Miami Marlins and their future is because of their young pitching. The Marlins have a bushel of pitchers that, if all goes according to plan, will help guide the team to regular postseason appearances. Daniel Castano and Jimmy Yacabonis are not part of that group. Castano and…

Sen. Lindsey Graham says he will challenge election fraud subpoena

By Jason Morris and Sara Murray | CNN Attorneys representing Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham say that he intends to challenge the subpoena that he was issued by an Atlanta-area special grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. “Senator Graham plans to go to court, challenge…

Japan ex-leader Shinzo Abe apparently shot, in heart failure

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was in heart failure after apparently being shot during a campaign speech Friday in western Japan, NHK public television said Friday. The broadcaster aired footage showing Abe collapsed on the street, with several security guards running toward him. Abe was holding his chest when he collapsed,…

Enclosing Soldier Field and selling its naming rights eyed to keep Bears in Chicago

Mayor Lori Lightfoot should consider renaming Soldier Field to raise money and “explore the feasibility” of enclosing the stadium with a dome or roof, an advisory panel she appointed to study Chicago’s Museum Campus recommended. The panel’s work marks Lightfoot’s attempt to keep the Chicago Bears, who are exploring a possible move to Arlington Heights,…

Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong and the White Sox’s Oscar Colás are named to the All-Star Futures Game

Pete Crow-Armstrong has earned a notable honor in his first full professional baseball season. A torn labrum in his right shoulder ended his year six games into the 2021 season before the New York Mets traded him to the Chicago Cubs for shortstop Javier Báez. Crow-Armstrong has shown why the Mets drafted him 19th overall…

Magic re-sign Mo Bamba to 2-year contract

The Orlando Magic made their most significant move in free agency official, re-signing big Mo Bamba to a multi-year contract on Thursday. The Magic, like all NBA teams, didn’t disclose the terms of the deal, citing team policy. Bamba’s agents told Yahoo Sports on June 30, shortly after teams were able to communicate with free…