A little more than half of the teams in the NHL (16-of-31) are allowing fans in their arena or plan on doing so this month. The Avalanche is currently not one of them. But count Jared Bednar among those hoping the Avs join the club with limited fans inside Ball Arena before its club-record nine-game […]
Pope, top Iraq Shiite cleric deliver message of coexistence
By Nicole Winfield and Qassim Abdul-Zahra | Associated Press PLAINS OF UR, Iraq — Pope Francis walked through a narrow alley in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf for a historic meeting with the country’s top Shiite cleric Saturday, and together they delivered a powerful message of peaceful coexistence in a country still reeling from back-to-back […]
Yankees manager Aaron Boone back on bench 3 days after pacemaker inserted
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone returned to the dugout Saturday, three days after surgery to have a pacemaker inserted. “It felt good just to be at the ballfield again, competing with the guys,” he said after managing New York’s 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Boone, who turns 48 in a few days, left […]
Bay Area TV Sports: What to watch on Sunday-Monday
NOTE: Due to COVID-19 cancellations or postponements, listed game times and dates may change. Sunday TV/Radio Spring baseball Phillies at Yankees 10 a.m. MLB Reds vs. Giants noon 680 College men’s basketball Memphis at Houston 9 a.m. CBS Big South Tournament: Final 9 a.m. ESPN Florida at Tennessee 9 a.m. ESPNU Wisconsin at Iowa 9:30 a.m. FOX Nebraska at Northwestern 10:30 a.m. BIGTEN […]
Shiffrin beats Vlhova, claims 45th World Cup slalom victory
JASNA, Slovakia — Mikaela Shiffrin denied her Slovakian rival Petra Vlhova a home victory Saturday, winning the first World Cup slalom following the world championships. Shiffrin trailed first-run leader Vlhova by 0.27 seconds on a hill where the Slovakian regularly trains. But the American had a blistering final run to win the race by 0.34 […]
Former Olympic great Missy Franklin is going to be a mom
Missy Franklin is going to be a mom. The Olympic swimming great announced on social media Saturday that she’s expecting her first child in August. Our greatest dream come true. Baby Johnson coming in Augustpic.twitter.com/UVGJ9XXpOZ — Missy Franklin Johnson (@missyfranklin) March 6, 2021 Franklin, who is married to former University of Texas swimmer Hayes Johnson, posted […]
SF Giants’ Cueto looks like old self against former team, Longoria reaps benefits of new lineup
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — When Johnny Cueto signed a six-year, $130 million contract with the Giants in December, 2015, he didn’t need much time to show he could live up to the lofty expectations that come with a mega-deal. The veteran right-hander dominated hitters during the first half of the 2016 season and represented the National […]
UFC 259 live blog: Real-time updates from the Israel Adesanya vs. Jan Blachowicz fight night
Live updates, tweets, photos, analysis and more from UFC 259 on March 6, 2021. Mobile users, if you can’t see the live blog, tap here. …read more Source:: The Denver Post – Sports
Oakland A’s takeaways: What’s up with A.J. Puk? Plus, why the A’s are ecstatic to have fans back at the Coliseum
PEORIA, Ariz. — The A’s traveled to Peoria to face the Seattle Mariners, an American League West rival. But the A’s bus wasn’t carrying too many regulars and the Mariners sent out a majority of their A squad to face Daulton Jefferies. A rolled inning and costly error led to a 1-1 tie Saturday afternoon. […]
US gives hope to previously denied asylum seekers in Mexican border camp
By MARÍA VERZA and CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN | Associated Press MEXICO CITY — In a camp at the U.S.-Mexico border, some asylum seekers were told by officials that the U.S. government may reopen their cases and they would eventually be able to enter the U.S. to wait out the asylum process. The new opening for people […]
In Seal Beach, spat over cherished historic rail car hits new level of cranky
Old Town Seal Beach can be a fishbowl, where everyone has an opinion about how best to preserve its Main Street, USA, charm. Witness the debate surrounding Red Car No. 1734, a remnant of Southern California’s past that has sat on a greenbelt across from the library for five decades. In recent years, some Seal […]
Here are the income limits to qualify for a 3rd stimulus check, according to the bill approved by the Senate
Summary List Placement Congress may soon approve a third round of stimulus checks worth $1,400 for some Americans. The Senate just approved full stimulus checks for individuals earning $75,000 or less, and couples earning $150,000 or less. Payments phase out at $80,000 for individuals and $160,000 for couples. Visit Personal Finance Insider for more stories. […]