Yankees’ defense falls apart in tough loss to Red Sox: ‘Didn’t do a good job’

BOSTON — The Yankees have stayed atop the AL East even in Aaron Judge’s absence for numerous reasons, but playing clean baseball could be at the top of the list.  With less margin for error, there’s less room for defensive mistakes.  So the season-high four errors they made in Thursday’s 6-3 loss to the Red Sox at Fenway Park were especially tough.  And even as they made the most errors in a game since the four they committed in a loss to Boston at Yankee Stadium last Aug. 21, there were even more miscues than the ones that made the…

Michigan lawmaker tours daycare tied to .1M in taxpayer funds with no sign of kids

Michigan lawmakers are investigating a childcare provider that received more than $1.1 million in taxpayer-funded childcare reimbursements despite allegations that it does not appear to operate at its listed address. The investigation centers on 1st Premier Learning Academy & Daycare in Clinton Township and was launched by the Michigan House Oversight…

Christian Pulisic returning to pitch was ultimate goal for USMNT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Christian Pulisic is back. The man affectionately called “Captain America” didn’t start Thursday in the group-stage finale against Turkey, but his biggest contribution may have been to simply walk onto the pitch. That alone was enough to make the sellout crowd of 70,492 fans packed into SoFi…

Nets’ first-rounder believes Brooklyn is where he ‘needs to be’

Julius Randle and Mikel Brown Jr. have gotten all the Nets attention this week. But they traded for a first-round pick with an eye on Joshua Jefferson and landed the skilled forward who says Brooklyn is exactly where he’s supposed to be. “It was really good feedback, from the late…

Timberwolves’ Donte DiVincenzo stance revealed after LaMelo Ball trade

The Timberwolves are not trading one of their top players away.  While Minnesota is expected to be very active during the offseason, it will not be dealing guard Donte DiVincenzo, The Athletic reported Thursday.  The Athletic also indicated that the T-Wolves will be looking for more shooting and a power…

Turning Islanders into destination spot as important as NHL draft

The player empowerment era that has arrived in the NHL represents a test of the hypothesis the Islanders have spent the last year restating in various forms. They have Matthew Schaefer. They have UBS Arena. They have proximity to New York City without the bright lights and media scrutiny of…

World’s most contagious disease found at busy California airport

A traveler infected with the world’s most contagious disease passed through a busy Southern California airport during the summer travel rush, potentially exposing scores of unsuspecting passengers. Los Angeles County health officials are investigating a confirmed measles case involving a person who was infectious while traveling through Hollywood Burbank Airport…

Ousted BP Chair Albert Manifold denies ‘bullying’ claims, challenges anonymous critics over ‘lies’

Ousted BP Chair Albert Manifold denied claims that he “bullied” colleagues in a new statement, though he acknowledged that he might have “pushed hard and challenged people directly.” Earlier this week, BP announced Manifold’s departure “with immediate effect” following a unanimous board vote over “serious concerns” including governance oversight and…

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani receives highest praise from former MVP

The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is the best player in baseball now. But is he the greatest baseball player of all time? Former National League MVP Joey Votto went on “The Dan Patrick Show” on Thursday morning and voiced his opinion about the two-way superstar. “I really think we might be…

The early favorites for a Tarik Skubal trade deadline landing spot

The chances for a deadline trade involving pitching superstar Tarik Skubal keep rising. As long as the Tigers continue to be one of MLB’s most underperforming teams and Skubal keeps progressing nicely following elbow surgery, the elements are strong for a trade for the impending free agent. The Tigers know…

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