DENVER — Francisco Alvarez earned a promotion. Alvarez was moved up to the No. 2 spot in the batting order for the Mets’ series finale against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon at Coors Field and the 21-year-old rookie handled it somewhat well, going 1-for-5 with a three-run homer, his second in as many games. […]
Games Inbox: Lord Of The Rings: Gollum worst game ever, Spider-Man 2 graphics, and Street Fighter 6 DLC
The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum – as bad as they say (Picture: Nacon) The Monday letters page is surprised that Mortal Kombat is bigger than Street Fighter, as one reader thinks Jim Ryan needs to up his game. To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@metro.co.uk Belated polishSo it seems as if there […]
William and Kate May Have to Abandon Charity Work ‘View’ Because of ‘High Demand’
Prince William and Kate Middleton | Jon Super-WPA Pool/Getty Images William and Kate are very familiar with charity work. It’s a central part of their job as senior working royals. They’ve partnered with many charitable organizations over the years. Today, William and Kate have 64 patronages between them, according to the Prince William and Kate […]
California state parks offering free admission to veterans and military members on Memorial Day
California state parks are waiving their admission fees for veterans and members of the military on Monday, May 29 – a celebration of Memorial Day in 130 parks throughout the state. “State Parks invites these brave people and their families to enjoy the beauty, peace, and rich history of their public lands,” said California State […]
Eloy Jiménez returns, but the Chicago White Sox suffer another tough loss, falling 6-5 in 10 innings
Eloy Jiménez had a message for Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol. “He texted me when he had the surgery: ‘I’ll be back soon,’” Grifol said Sunday. Jiménez underwent an appendectomy May 6 in Cincinnati. He returned Sunday and helped put the Sox in position to split their four-game series against the Detroit Tigers. Jiménez […]
Eloy Jiménez returns, but the Chicago White Sox suffer another tough loss, falling 6-5 in 10 innings
Eloy Jiménez had a message for Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol. “He texted me when he had the surgery: ‘I’ll be back soon,’” Grifol said Sunday. Jiménez underwent an appendectomy May 6 in Cincinnati. He returned Sunday and helped put the Sox in position to split their four-game series against the Detroit Tigers. Jiménez […]
Keeler: Nuggets’ Jamal Murray is writing one of NBA’s greatest comeback stories. But will national media be too lazy to notice?
These are the days you almost wish Jamal Murray would lean into the microphone and just say something really, really dumb. Dumb with feeling. Something along the lines of “The moon is made of cheese,” or “The Easter Bunny is real,” or, “I talk to squirrels and they talk back.” Just so people would pay […]
Biden and McCarthy reach a final deal to avoid US default and now must sell it to Congress
By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK, FARNOUSH AMIRI and MICHELLE L. PRICE (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — With days to spare before a potential first-ever government default, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached final agreement Sunday on a deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and worked to ensure enough Republican and […]
Granit Xhaka teases announcement on Arsenal future and shuts down claims his wife is driving Germany return
The midfielder is closing in on a move to Bayer Leverkusen (Pictures: Getty / YouTube) Granit Xhaka has teased the possibility of his Arsenal exit being confirmed next week and has shut down suggestions his wife is behind a looming return to Germany. The midfielder has been heavily linked with a £15million move to Bayer […]
Manchester United midfielder Fred pulled aside by Fulham manager Marco Silva outside Old Trafford
Fred played just over an hour in Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Fulham on Sunday (EPA) Manchester United midfielder Fred was pulled aside by Fulham manager Marco Silva following their Premier League match at Old Trafford on Sunday. Erik ten Hag’s side went a goal behind in their final Premier League fixture of the season […]
What’s in store for today? Your horoscope for May 29, 2023
In demand and overwhelmed? (Picture: Getty / Metro.co.uk) It’s time to heed the cosmic call of the universe, it’s a gentle reminder that trying to do too much and please everyone may not be worth it. Cancer, your feelings are valid and the universe encourages you to draw a line in the sand for your […]
Hollyoaks goes to the stage to honour dying Juliet Nightingale with special performances
Juliet has been told that her cancer is now terminal (Picture: Lime Pictures) Hollyoaks will be heading to Shakespeare North Playhouse to introduce #OdeToMyJuliet, a new online campaigned launched in the wake of character Juliet Nightingale’s terminal cancer diagnosis. Juliet, who is undoubtedly one of the show’s most popular characters, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma […]