Will Shohei Ohtani pitch in All-Star Game? Dave Roberts, Dodgers still weighing options

SACRAMENTO –– Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will be doing double duties at the All-Star Game this year, serving as the National League manager for the event thanks to the Dodgers’ pennant win last season. But whether or not two-way star Shohei Ohtani does the same –– by both hitting and pitching in the Midsummer Classic –– remains to be decided, with All-Star festivities now two weeks away. Ohtani is already confirmed as the NL’s starting designated hitter for the game, having earned his sixth All-Star selection as the NL’s top vote-getter in the first round of fan balloting this month.…

Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says

Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles in the US ​over a transmission defect that can ‌damage the park system, which in turn could result in vehicles rolling away, the US ​National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said ​on Tuesday. The recall affects certain 2018-2021 ⁠Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, ​and 2021 F-150…

Nancy Pelosi’s post-Congress job revealed: ‘Liberation’

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi already has her next act lined up after she ends her four-decade career in Congress in January 2027. The California congresswoman will return to her home state to lead the newly created Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy at the University of California, Berkeley. “I…

Thunder star Jalen Williams out Game 1 vs. Lakers

As expected, the reigning champs will be shorthanded Tuesday night. Star wing Jalen Williams has been ruled out in Game 1 against the Lakers due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. “He’s progressing according to plan, I would say,” Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said Monday when speaking with media. “In terms…

Michael Kay pays homage to John Sterling with Yankees home run call

Michael Kay honored the late John Sterling on Monday night by replicating his well-known home run call for Aaron Judge in the bottom of the first inning.  Sterling, the longtime Yankees broadcaster, died Monday at 87 years old. Kay paid homage to his friend and former broadcast partner — having…

Michigan Dems’ vote-by-phone convention results in ‘material errors’ — including 200 ineligible ballots cast, candidate claims

Some Michigan Democrats are calling for a recount Monday after numerous voting irregularities were discovered following their endorsement convention earlier this month.  The vote-by-phone convention in Detroit resulted in more than 200 ineligible votes being cast, multiple people using the same phone number to cast ballots and some votes not…

Doctor separates fact from fiction on cold plunges and red light therapy

Fox & Friends has officially launched Wellness Week, a dedicated series aimed at navigating the world of social media health trends. “The internet is jam-packed with millions of these trends that are promising you a healthier, younger and more energized life. But it’s hard to tell what’s a real hack or…

Cheerios, Oreo and Mountain Dew roll out patriotic products for America’s 250th

As the country prepares for America’s 250th birthday celebrations this summer, several major food companies are getting in on the party by releasing limited-edition, patriotic-themed products. Cheerios, Coca-Cola, Mountain Dew and Oreo are among the iconic, all-American brands teasing special items to commemorate the country’s semiquincentennial anniversary, Allrecipes.com reported. Cheerios will release…

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