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MESA, Ariz. — After an offseason of rumors about Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs, reality set in Wednesday night with the news the free-agent third baseman agreed to a three-year, $120 million deal with the Boston Red Sox. A missed opportunity, for sure, but nothing to pull out your hair over. “It’s one of those deals where you’re interested in a very good player and someone else got him and you’re disappointed and you move on,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Thursday. “On the field that’s how you have to approach it.” Of course, it’s not so easy for…
The Warriors are hosting the NBA’s signature winter event this weekend, just as they did a quarter century ago. Steph Curry watches as signs promoting NBA All-Star events are hung from the Oakland Arena facade, Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in Oakland, Calif. Though the All-Star Game will be played in San Francisco at Chase Center, the Arena will host related events including the All-Star Celebrity Game. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) It’s a gathering of the game’s biggest superstars. From an entity that promotes personalities like none other. In a world that craves celebrity more than ever. No wonder the…
The families of Israeli hostages still held by the Hamas militant group on Friday welcomed the “joyous news” that three men, all taken from the same kibbutz on Oct. 7, 2023, are expected to be freed on Saturday. Hamas-led militants released the names of the male hostages in the latest indication that the fragile ceasefire deal that had teetered in recent days will hold. The Hostages Families Forum said Friday in a statement that Iair Horn, 46, Sagui Dekel Chen, 36, and Sasha Troufanov, 29, are set to be freed after 498 days in Hamas captivity. The news came after…
It’s Valentine’s Day y’all, and what could be sweeter than being flashed by more than a dozen lovely ladies in red-hot lingerie?! No question these babes look great from the neck down … but can you figure out whose famous face is shakin’ uptown?… It’s Valentine’s Day y’all, and what could be sweeter than being flashed by more than a dozen lovely ladies in red-hot lingerie?! No question these babes look great from the neck down … but can you figure out whose famous face is shakin’ uptown?… It’s Valentine’s Day y’all, and what could be sweeter than being flashed…
Looking for your next home in NSW? From a winsome beach house to a versatile retreat with spectacular views, we’ve got you covered. Looking for your next home in NSW? From a winsome beach house to a versatile retreat with spectacular views, we’ve got you covered. Property Living NSW residential property By Pauline Morrissey and Lou Sweeney February 14, 2025 — 9.15pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Property listings Advertisement Looking for your next home within NSW? We’ve got…
When the stores will shut down and how many employees will be impacted remains to be seen. A motion the retailer filed Wednesday seeks court permission to begin the process. FILE – A logo sign outside of a Joann retail store is seen in Arlington Heights, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File0 Struggling fabric and crafts seller Joann plans to close about 500 of its stores across the U.S. — or more than half of its current nationwide footprint. Related Articles Retail | Big Oakland hotel flops into loan default as local lodging woes widen Retail…
U.S. retail sales dropped sharply last month, in part because cold weather kept more Americans indoors, denting sales at car dealers and most other stores. Retail sales dropped 0.9% in January from the previous month, the Commerce Department said, after two months of healthy gains. It was a much bigger drop than economists expected and the biggest decline since last January. The average temperature in January was the lowest since 1988, according to Pantheon Macroeconomics, and was particularly disruptive in the South. Devastating fires in Los Angeles may have also impacted spending. Sales plummeted 2.8% last month at auto dealers…
Shaquille O’Neal had a bit of potty mouth while live on “NBA on TNT” on Thursday night — but he wasn’t apologizing for it … in fact, he defended it in hilarious fashion!! The funny scene all unfolded as the Lakers legend, Ernie Johnson, Kenny… Shaquille O’Neal had a bit of potty mouth while live on “NBA on TNT” on Thursday night — but he wasn’t apologizing for it … in fact, he defended it in hilarious fashion!! The funny scene all unfolded as the Lakers legend, Ernie Johnson, Kenny… NBA on TNT Shaquille O’Neal had a bit of potty…
SportsLine’s model revealed its college basketball predictions for the Dartmouth Big Green vs. Columbia Lions on Friday SportsLine’s model revealed its college basketball predictions for the Dartmouth Big Green vs. Columbia Lions on Friday USATSI All eight Ivy League teams are in action on Friday, with the Dartmouth Big Green vs. Columbia Lions matchup tipping off the conference’s slate of games. Dartmouth (10-10) has won six of its last nine games and is 4-3 in Ivy League play, while Columbia (12-8) won on Saturday to end a seven-game losing streak and is 1-6 within the conference. The all-time series between these…
Corey Feldman says one of his drummers Duke Gadd has died of a fentanyl overdose in Nevada. Gadd passed away this week in Las Vegas, says Feldman who announced the overdose death on Instagram along with a short clip of Duke sitting behind his drums… Corey Feldman says one of his drummers Duke Gadd has died of a fentanyl overdose in Nevada. Gadd passed away this week in Las Vegas, says Feldman who announced the overdose death on Instagram along with a short clip of Duke sitting behind his drums… Corey Feldman Announces Drummer Duke Gadd Dies From Fentanyl Overdose Getty…
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — They are the signature spectacles in each racing series, the Indianapolis 500 and all its pageantry with more than a century of tradition and milk drinking in open wheel racing, and the Daytona 500, NASCAR’s season opener run under the Florida sun at the unofficial home of the “ birthplace of speed.” Indy and Daytona. Just say the city names to even casual sports fans and they’ll surely know each of them as two of the biggest dates — for sure, two of the biggest parties — in American racing. They are united by four wheels,…
Reading Time: 4 minutes As you’re probably aware by now, Kendrick Lamar headlined the halftime show at Super Bowl LIX. And as expected, the performance has generated quite a bit of controversy. Much of the discourse has to do with Kendrick’s ongoing feud with rival rapper Drake. Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Serena Williams Gets Involved in the Drake v Kendrick Feud In what was either a brilliant display of trolling or sad proof of unfathomable pettiness…
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Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. Good Weekend Superquiz, February 15 Good Weekend Superquiz, February 15 We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National The Quiz February 14, 2025 — 10.59pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement By Brian Yatman Looking for Target Time? We have a new digital version of our popular nine-letter puzzle. See…
In a family-friendly suburb northwest of Chicago, local officials were worried about a proliferation of shops selling hemp products that can get users high. One smoke shop in Rolling Meadows moved in next to a Dunkin’ Donuts. Two more are down the street from a middle school. Because hemp products are largely unregulated, the shops faced no restrictions on the age of their customers or the amount they can buy. The shops also aren’t required to test and report on their products’ potency, or the impurities they contain. Citing safety concerns, particularly for kids, Mayor Lara Sanoica and the City…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Who says Valentine’s Day is nothing but a Hallmark holiday?!? On Friday, February 14, Kate Middleton and Prince William marked the very special day in a rare move… by posting a photo of themselves sharing a public display of affection on social media. You can check it out here: Kate Middleton and Prince William shared this sweet snapshot in honor of Valentine’s Day 2025. (The Prince and Princess of Wales/Instagram) The snapshot included a caption with no words; just single red love heart emoji. It was initially released by the famous spouses in September 2024 as…
The region is home to more than a dozen services scattered across San Francisco and the South and East Bay. Douglas Spreng and his wife, Peggy Lucchesi, at their Los Altos home on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) It’s 2020, and Douglas Spreng is on a mission — to find a romantic companion. Fresh off of his second divorce, the 81-year-old retiree had spent most of that year on a dating website. He was looking for someone who lived nearby, meshed well with his personality and enjoyed the same hobbies he did, like traveling and watching…
Superannuation, the age pension, housing, healthcare and the cost of living are all on the table, and the choices made in this election will shape the future for millions of Australians in their 50s, 60s, and beyond. Superannuation, the age pension, housing, healthcare and the cost of living are all on the table, and the choices made in this election will shape the future for millions of Australians in their 50s, 60s, and beyond. Money Super & retirement Retirement living By Bec Wilson February 14, 2025 — 11.05pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for…
A look at three potential trade packages that could make sense to land Stafford A look at three potential trade packages that could make sense to land Stafford Getty Images One of the more criminally underrated storylines of the upcoming offseason is that Matthew Stafford could be on the move. The former Super Bowl champion quarterback technically has two years remaining on his current contract, but it’s essentially set up that he’s been going year to year with the Los Angeles Rams. That opens the door for a decision to be made by both sides in the coming weeks and…