DALLAS — To Buster Posey, there’s a vibe certain shortstops possess, an aura that other positions on the diamond just don’t have. Posey saw these intangibles in Brandon Crawford. Before Crawford, there was Edgar Renteria. Now, he’ll get to see Willy Adames carry that mantle in San Francisco. “There’s something about that position in particular […]
Rapids announce list of protected players for MLS expansion draft, draw LAFC in CONCACAF Champions Cup
The Colorado Rapids are expansion draft-ready. And they’ve got their first action of 2025 lined up. The club announced its list of protected players Tuesday for San Diego FC’s expansion draft, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. All Homegrowns and Generation Adidas players (Kimani Stewart-Baynes is the only GA on the roster) were automatically […]
Cal hires ex-Auburn, Boise State coach Bryan Harsin as offensive coordinator
BERKELEY — Cal has hired former Auburn and Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin, one of the top offensive coaches in the country, as its offensive coordinator. Coach Justin Wilcox announced Tuesday that Harsin would take over the offense and coach the quarterbacks as the Golden Bears seek more production. Wilcox and Harsin worked together […]
Chelsea and Man Utd fans say the same thing after Michael Olise ‘turns into Messi’ in Champions League
Michael Olise scored a sensational goal in the Champions League (Pictures: TNT Sports) Former Chelsea and Manchester United transfer target Michael Olise ‘turned into Lionel Messi’ as he scored a stunning goal for Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Olise stole the show for Bayern on Tuesday night, scoring twice and setting up another as […]
Games Inbox: Will GTA Online be shut down when GTA 6 launches?
What to do about GTA Online (Rockstar Games) The Wednesday letters page hopes that The Game Awards 2024 will be a wake up call for Sony, as a reader encourages Naughty Dog to make something fun and colourful. To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@metro.co.uk PLEASE NOTE: We are currently preparing our content […]
Marvel Rivals review – better than Overwatch 2?
Marvel Rivals – all this and Squirrel Girl too (NetEase Games) A new free-to-play online shooter has enlisted Marvel superheroes to help it beat Overwatch at its own game, and so far it’s doing surprisingly well. ‘Overwatch but with Marvel Characters.’ There’s a compelling simplicity about that pitch. While many games can have complicated loglines, […]
Outgoing lawmaker falls during luncheon and sprains and cuts himself
Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell (right) wore a bandage under his eye and a brace on his left wrist after tripping during a luncheon on Tuesday (Picture: AP) A US lawmaker fell during a luncheon and sprained his wrist and cut his face in his latest health scare. Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell, 82, was […]
NBA Cup preview: Warriors on the road for quarterfinal against Rockets
The Warriors are going to Houston for a snowball-effect game: The result greatly determines what the next two weeks look like for Golden State, one way or another. If Golden State beats Houston, the Warriors will head to Las Vegas for the NBA Cup semifinals against the winner of Tuesday night’s Thunder-Mavericks game. If they […]
Prince Louis Kept the Sweetest Secret About Kate Middleton’s Carol Service From Princess Charlotte
Not only can Prince Louis, the youngest of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s three kids, make people laugh with his antics at British royal family events, but he can keep a secret. An impressive feat, especially for a 6-year-old! Ahead, what secret Louis kept from his sister, Princess Charlotte, so she’d be in for a […]
Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s Different Stories About When They Met Raises Questions After Rape Allegations
Many predicted that it was only a matter of time before a super famous star connected to Sean “Diddy” Combs would be accused of illegal activity along with the disgraced music mogul, and that person is Jay-Z. The “99 Problems” rapper, whose real name is Shawn Carter, was added to a lawsuit that was originally […]
Letters: MTC spending | Environmental sense | Atomic bomb | McConnell’s chance | Honoring attack
Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. MTC spending must be accountable Re: “MTC commingles voter-approved bridge toll funds” (Page A8, Dec. 8). Thank you for shining a light on MTC, which muddles money to peddle self-serving influence with local jurisdictions on the backs of toll bridge […]
Rockies slide in MLB Draft Lottery, get No. 4 pick in 2025
DALLAS — The Ping-Pong balls didn’t bounce the Rockies’ way on Tuesday. Although the Rockies and the Miami Marlins had the best chance of winning Major League Baseball’s Draft Lottery, the baseball gods smiled on neither team. Colorado finished fourth in the lottery, and the Marlins fell to seventh. The Rockies, who lost 101 games […]