Shohei Ohtani hits 299th career home run as Dodgers down Rockies

Another milestone is within Shohei Ohtani’s reach. Ohtani’s next home run will be his 300th in the major leagues. No. 299 came in a wild 11-inning, 8-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night — the Dodgers’ first extra-inning game of the season. The game had everything. A middle-inning offensive outburst by the Dodgers. A ninth-inning meltdown by Tanner Scott in which the substitute closer blew a three-run lead. A 10th-inning run for the Rockies on a close play at home that resulted in catcher Dalton Rushing jawing at Cole Carrigg and the benches of both sides clearing. An…

Nikola Jokic sets record straight on Nuggets contract rumors

Don’t worry Nuggets fans, Nikola Jokic isn’t saying goodbye anytime soon.  Following a FIBA World Cup qualifying game Monday, the Serbian star reaffirmed his desire to extend his contract and finish his career with the Nuggets, though he plans to wait to sign his deal.  “My idea and desire is…

Bears’ Caleb Williams gifts Chicago-native Pope Leo XIV autographed jersey

Pope Leo XIV’s closet keeps getting more full with Chicago sports gear.  This time, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sent an autographed jersey to Leo, a Chicago native and the first American-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church.  Gifted by Williams’ Caleb Cares foundation, the jersey was presented to…

Schumer and Gillibrand call on Graham Platner to ‘immediately withdraw’ from Maine Senate race after rape allegation 

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) Chairwoman Kirsten Gillibrand called on Graham Platner to “immediately withdraw” from the Maine Senate race Monday after the embattled Democratic candidate was accused of rape by an ex-girlfriend.   “The allegations reported today are incredibly disturbing – violence, abuse and…

Graham Platner bleeding support after rape allegation — Reps. Ro Khanna, Maine Dems and others call on embattled candidate to end Senate bid

Democratic support for Graham Platner cratered Monday after the embattled Maine Senate candidate was accused of rape by an ex-girlfriend.   Democrats from across the country, including Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), one of Platner’s most ardent supporters, and the Maine Democratic Party, called on the former oyster farmer to end his…

Scandal-scarred ex-NBC anchor Brian Williams to host Netflix podcast

Brian Williams — the scandal-scarred former “NBC Nightly News” and “MSNBC 11th Hour” anchor — is teaming up with Netflix. Williams will launch a video podcast for the streaming giant called, “We’re Back! With Brian Williams,” which will include interviews with newsmakers, actors, musicians, journalists and other prominent figures on…

NBC News NOW reveals programming change, promotes  former CNN-er

Streaming service NBC News NOW is expanding its programming to 14 hours every weekday with a new two-hour show hosted by Christine Romans, a veteran business journalist.  Romans, who joined NBC News in 2023 after 24 years at CNN, has been promoted to chief business correspondent and will anchor a…

Lakers star Luka Doncic finds out fate for NBA awards

Despite falling short of the games played-threshold, Lakers star Luka Doncic will be eligible for the league’s end-of-season awards voting, including All-NBA. The NBA and NBPA announced in a joint statement on Thursday morning that Doncic’s Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge for the 65-game award rule was honored. Pistons star Cade Cunningham…

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