MESA, Ariz. — For the first time in more than nine months, Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Cade Horton faced batters. During live batting practice on the backfields of the Cubs’ complex Sunday morning, Horton had just two goals against the four hitters he faced: attack them and “get my groove back on.” “I feel like I accomplished that,” Horton said, “and so I’m happy with what went on today.” Horton, 23, made only nine starts between Double-A Tennessee and Triple-A Iowa last year because of a subscapularis strain. He didn’t pitch after May 29 and was ultimately shut down in…
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State lawmakers are looking to unlock millions of Salt Lake County tax dollars for the next major piece of Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith’s downtown sports, entertainment, culture and convention district. State lawmakers are looking to free up millions of Salt Lake County tax dollars intended for transportation to fund a renovation of the Salt Palace Convention Center. State lawmakers are looking to unlock millions of Salt Lake County tax dollars for the next major piece of Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith’s downtown sports, entertainment, culture and convention district. SB306, sponsored by Sen. Daniel McCay, R-Riverton, would allow the county…
The Oscars telecast hosted by Conan O’Brien and Kate Hudson playing a pro basketball team president in a new Netflix series called “Running Point” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: RaMell Ross’ sensational “Nickel Boys,” the indie stunner “Ghostlight” and a recently unearthed, never-before-released concert album by Ella Fitzgerald. NEW MOVIES TO STREAM FEB. 24-MARCH 2 — RaMell Ross’ “Nickel Boys” (streaming Friday, Feb. 28 on MGM+) adapted from Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel,…
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Lynn Biyendolo scored 42 seconds into the match and the United States beat Australia 2-1 on Sunday in the SheBelieves Cup. Michelle Cooper scored her first international goal in her second appearance for the U.S., which improved to 2-0 in the four-team round-robin tournament. Biyendolo’s goal was the fastest by a U.S. player since Ashley Hatch scored 24 seconds into a match in November 2021, also against Australia. Biyendolo, formerly Lynn Williams, was married in the offseason. It was her 22nd international goal. Michelle Heyman scored in the 80th minute for Australia. Cooper’s goal in the 68th…
President Donald Trump holds talks this week with French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a moment of deep uncertainty about the future of transatlantic relations, with Trump transforming American foreign policy and effectively tuning out European leadership as he looks to quickly end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Trump also has made demands for territory — Greenland, Canada, Gaza and the Panama Canal — as well as precious rare earth minerals from Ukraine. Just over a month into his second term, the “ America First ” president has cast an enormous shadow over what veteran U.S.…
Internet giants Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent joined forces this week to combat online trading in wildlife parts, an illicit practice that continues on e-commerce and social media platforms. Internet giants Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent joined forces this week to combat online trading in wildlife parts, an illicit practice that continues on e-commerce and social media platforms. Internet giants Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent joined forces this week to combat online trading in wildlife parts, an illicit practice that continues on e-commerce and social media platforms.
Internet giants Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent joined forces this week to combat online trading in wildlife parts, an illicit practice that continues on e-commerce and social media platforms. Internet giants Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent joined forces this week to combat online trading in wildlife parts, an illicit practice that continues on e-commerce and social media platforms. Internet giants Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent joined forces this week to combat online trading in wildlife parts, an illicit practice that continues on e-commerce and social media platforms.
36 deputies of NPC will be elected on Dec 19 36 deputies of NPC will be elected on Dec 19 36 deputies of NPC will be elected on Dec 19
36 deputies of NPC will be elected on Dec 19 36 deputies of NPC will be elected on Dec 19 36 deputies of NPC will be elected on Dec 19
Students from top Chinese universities said they have deepened their patriotism and sense of duty after listening to lectures delivered by senior officials about the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Students from top Chinese universities said they have deepened their patriotism and sense of duty after listening to lectures delivered by senior officials about the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Students from top Chinese universities said they have deepened their patriotism and sense of duty after listening to lectures delivered by senior officials about the spirit of…
Internet giants Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent joined forces this week to combat online trading in wildlife parts, an illicit practice that continues on e-commerce and social media platforms. Internet giants Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent joined forces this week to combat online trading in wildlife parts, an illicit practice that continues on e-commerce and social media platforms. Internet giants Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent joined forces this week to combat online trading in wildlife parts, an illicit practice that continues on e-commerce and social media platforms.
China and Djibouti signed three cooperation documents covering such areas as the economy and technology, finance and agriculture on Thursday during Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh’s state visit. China and Djibouti signed three cooperation documents covering such areas as the economy and technology, finance and agriculture on Thursday during Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh’s state visit. China and Djibouti signed three cooperation documents covering such areas as the economy and technology, finance and agriculture on Thursday during Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh’s state visit.
Boutique hotel doubles as cultural center promoting ethnic group Boutique hotel doubles as cultural center promoting ethnic group Boutique hotel doubles as cultural center promoting ethnic group
Internet giants Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent joined forces this week to combat online trading in wildlife parts, an illicit practice that continues on e-commerce and social media platforms. Internet giants Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent joined forces this week to combat online trading in wildlife parts, an illicit practice that continues on e-commerce and social media platforms. Internet giants Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent joined forces this week to combat online trading in wildlife parts, an illicit practice that continues on e-commerce and social media platforms.
Huang Yulian, in the United States with her family for the first time, picked a good time of year to visit as she landed amid the festive Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan. Huang Yulian, in the United States with her family for the first time, picked a good time of year to visit as she landed amid the festive Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan. Huang Yulian, in the United States with her family for the first time, picked a good time of year to visit as she landed amid the festive Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan.
LONDON – The dollar was on the defensive Thursday, a day after its worst drubbing in five months, as the biggest slump in Chinese stocks in almost two years dented another record high in a global equities bull run. LONDON – The dollar was on the defensive Thursday, a day after its worst drubbing in five months, as the biggest slump in Chinese stocks in almost two years dented another record high in a global equities bull run. LONDON – The dollar was on the defensive Thursday, a day after its worst drubbing in five months, as the biggest slump in…
The motion seeks to suppress all evidence obtained through these federal searches or grant a hearing to examine the government’s conduct in obtaining the warrants.
Young pandas Ying Xue and Ba Xi were released into the wild at the Liziping Nature Reserve in Shimian county, Sichuan province, on Thursday, marking the second time that a pair of pandas have been released at the same time. Young pandas Ying Xue and Ba Xi were released into the wild at the Liziping Nature Reserve in Shimian county, Sichuan province, on Thursday, marking the second time that a pair of pandas have been released at the same time. Young pandas Ying Xue and Ba Xi were released into the wild at the Liziping Nature Reserve in Shimian county, Sichuan…
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up SenseTime Group, valued at more than $2 billion, is planning an IPO and aims to open a US research and development center as early as next year, its founder told Reuters. Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up SenseTime Group, valued at more than $2 billion, is planning an IPO and aims to open a US research and development center as early as next year, its founder told Reuters. Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up SenseTime Group, valued at more than $2 billion, is planning an IPO and aims to open a US research and development center as early…
China Southern Airlines Co plans to take advantage of its ties with American Airlines Group Inc to help beef up its US routes and close in on mainland rivals, the Chinese carrier’s President Tan Wangeng said. China Southern Airlines Co plans to take advantage of its ties with American Airlines Group Inc to help beef up its US routes and close in on mainland rivals, the Chinese carrier’s President Tan Wangeng said. China Southern Airlines Co plans to take advantage of its ties with American Airlines Group Inc to help beef up its US routes and close in on mainland rivals,…