Six key takeaways from election night in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan

The biggest winner in Tuesday night’s primary elections could be President Trump, who flexed his political muscle and exacted revenge on Indiana Republican lawmakers who defied his redistricting push.  Here are six key takeaways from these contests in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan.  Trump is still king of the GOP  The outcome of the Indiana state Senate GOP primary proved – decisively – that the president is still a political force to be reckoned with.  Trump waded into legislative primaries in the Hoosier state, which is rare for a president to do, in an effort to unseat Republicans he viewed as…

No. 1 UCLA baseball leaves Loyola Marymount all wet after sprinkler snafu

One strike away from defeat while facing the nation’s top-ranked college baseball team, Loyola Marymount deployed its only remaining weapon. Sprinklers. An accidental spray that resulted from a system malfunction was a novel idea Tuesday night but couldn’t dampen dominant UCLA. After milling about for 30 seconds white waiting for…

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton not ready to return anytime soon

Tuesday marked the first day Giancarlo Stanton was eligible to be activated off the 10-day injured list. But it does not sound as if the veteran DH, dealing with a “low-grade” right calf strain, is actually close to a return. Stanton has not yet started doing any kind of running,…

Voter ID proposition rankles California elections officials

A voter ID initiative going to California voters this fall is presenting a thorny situation for California’s top elections officials. On Tuesday, Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber — both Democrats — held a news conference in Sacramento to call on people to report incidents of…

McDonald’s biggest US rival shutters over 700 restaurants

McDonald’s is one step closer to reigning king in the US after its top rival shuttered hundreds of restaurants last year. Though the Golden Arches is the world’s largest fast-food chain, Subway actually comes out on top in the US with nearly 19,000 restaurants across the country. McDonald’s has close…

Lakers struggle offensively in Game 1 loss to Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Lakers were far from perfect when it came to their game plan execution during Tuesday’s 108-90 Game 1 loss to the Thunder at Paycom Center. But they did enough to hang around against the defending NBA champions.  They disrupted Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s offensive rhythm…

Billy Donovan bolting Bulls after six seasons as franchise blows it all up

Billy Donovan didn’t want to stick around for a new Bulls regime. Donovan is exiting the franchise after six seasons and four straight years with a losing record and without a postseason appearance, according to ESPN. His exit comes right after the team previously dismissing executive vice president of basketball…

Carlos Alcaraz could miss 2026 French Open due to worrisome wrist injury

An injury may keep Carlos Alcaraz from going for a three-peat at the French Open. The two-time defending champion is currently sidelined due to a wrist injury, and tests this week will determine whether the 22-year-old can step on the clay at Roland Garros next month. “We’ll see,” Alcaraz told…

Trump urges Iran to release eight women reportedly set to be hanged

President Trump publicly implored Iran to release eight women whom the regime is allegedly set to execute as a means of building goodwill with the United States. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis “To the Iranian leaders, who will…

4 health issues more likely to kill you in the morning

Waking up on the wrong side of the bed is the least of your worries. While major cardiovascular events can occur at any time of day and often at unexpected times, scientists are aware of some potential patterns, thanks to the body’s circadian rhythm or internal biological clock. In the…

With Edwin Díaz injured, who will Dodgers use to get saves now?

DENVER –– It will likely be at least three months until the Dodgers get closer Edwin Díaz back from his elbow surgery. Three months, that means, of having to piece things together in save situations come the ninth. It’s not exactly new territory for the Dodgers. Since Kenley Jansen’s departure…

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