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☆ Eighth-inning rally lifts Twins over Athletics
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/34] Sep 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (49) pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning at Target Field. Edouard Julien and Ryan Jeffers homered, Max Kepler went 4-for-4 and Willi Castro and Christian Vazquez both had two hits for the Twins and Jeffers had three RBIs for the American League Central champion Twins (85-73). Kepler hit a one-out single, knocking out Estes. Kepler led off with a single and pinch runner Andrew Stevenson then scored on Larnach's pinch double off the right field wall. Larnach advanced to third on a wild pitch and scored on a sacrifice fly by Jeffers.

Persons: Pablo Lopez, Brad Rempel, Trevor Larnach, Edouard Julien, Ryan Jeffers, Max Kepler, Willi Castro, Christian Vazquez, Jeffers, Dallas Keuchel, Griffin Jax, Zack Gelof, Brent Rooker, Lawrence Butler, Nick Allen, Dany Jimenez, Julien, Joey Estes, Castro, Kyle Farmer, Butler, Seth Brown, Oakland, Aledmys Diaz, Rooker, Ryan Noda, Diaz, Caleb Thielbar, Kepler, Estes, Jeffers socked, Kyle Muller, Andrew Stevenson Organizations: Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics, Oakland A's, Twins, American League Central, Minnesota, Dallas, Oakland, American League, The Twins, Thomson Locations: Minneapolis , Minnesota, USA, Minneapolis, Oakland, Butler, Caleb Thielbar . Minnesota

☆ Twins hand A's record 109th loss
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/28] Sep 26, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins left fielder Matt Wallner (38) hits a grand slam against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning at Target Field. Donovan Solano went 4-for-4 with a walk, a double and three runs, and Christian Vazquez had a three-run double for American League Central Division champion Minnesota (84-73). Seth Brown homered, Jordan Diaz had an RBI double and Brent Rooker and Allen each had two hits for Oakland (48-109). The 109th loss broke a tie with the 1979 A's squad that finished 54-108 for most losses in a season since the team moved to Oakland in 1968. Paul Blackburn (4-7) took the loss, allowing five runs on four hits and four walks over three innings.

Persons: Matt Wallner, Jesse Johnson, Alex Kirilloff, Donovan Solano, Christian Vazquez, Bailey Ober, Ober didn't, Chris Paddack, Tommy John, Ober, Nick Allen, Paddack, Seth Brown, Jordan Diaz, Brent Rooker, Allen, Connie Mack, Paul Blackburn, Edouard Julien, Jorge Polanco, Blackburn, Kyle Farmer, Wallner, Solano, Kirilloff, Mason Miller, Diaz Organizations: Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics, USA, American League Central Division, Minnesota, Oakland, Philadelphia Athletics, Blackburn, Solano, Twins, Thomson Locations: Minneapolis , Minnesota, USA, Minneapolis, Oakland, Diaz . Minnesota

Paris/London CNN —Two of the largest retail chains in France have announced they will forego all profit on fuel sales, yielding to government pressure to sell gasoline and diesel at cost. “From September 29, the 750 service stations of Leclerc hypermarkets will be selling petrol ‘at cost price’ every day. This, of course, means with no profit,” Michel-Edouard Leclerc, president of the E. Leclerc group, wrote on X, formerly Twitter, Tuesday. Making zero or very little profit on fuel sales may be new for French retailers but their US counterparts have been doing it for years. Gasoline sales at the warehouse clubs are an important part of their business and draw customers inside.

Persons: Leclerc hypermarkets, ” Michel, Edouard Leclerc, Leclerc, Emmanuel Macron, “, ” Leclerc, ” Organizations: London CNN, Carrefour, CNN, US, Costco, BJ’s Wholesale, Sam’s Locations: Paris, London, France

☆ Macron wants fuel industry to sell at cost price
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

PARIS, Sept 24 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday the government would ask the fuel industry to sell at cost price and would grant 100 euros ($106.52) in aid to the poorest workers who drive to work, to stem the impact of inflation on households. "There is something we can work on, is to avoid that there are abusive margins done on refining," he said. Macron's government had initially planned to encourage retailers to sell fuel below cost by temporarily lifting a ban on doing so, which the industry strongly rejected as being unaffordable. On food prices Macron said the government wanted an "agreement to moderate margins", accusing large groups of having maintained high prices despite a decline in inflation. ($1 = 0.9388 euros)Reporting by Sybille de La Hamaide and Michel Rose; Editing by Sharon SingletonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Emmanuel Macron, Macron, Michel, Edouard Leclerc, Sybille de La Hamaide, Michel Rose, Sharon Singleton Organizations: France's TF1, Thomson Locations: France

☆ ICC war crimes tribunal hobbles on despite hacking
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Stephanie Van Den Berg | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

An exterior view of the International Criminal Court in the Hague, Netherlands, March 31, 2021. The high-profile ICC in the city of The Hague handles sensitive information about war crimes cases. In March, the court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin on suspicion of illegally deporting children from Ukraine. Prosecutors are also conducting investigations of alleged war crimes in Ukraine, Sudan and Afghanistan, among others. Mylene Dimitri, defending Yekatom, told Reuters she was exchanging information via USB flash drives and paper binders, delivering information personally from office-to-office.

Persons: de, Vladimir Putin, Geert, Jan Knoops, Patrice, Edouard Ngaissona, Alfred Yekatom, Mylene Dimitri, Yekatom, videolink, Stephanie van den Berg, Anthony Deutsch, Toby Sterling, Barbara Lewis, Andrew Cawthorne Organizations: Criminal Court, REUTERS, ICC, Central African, Kremlin, Prosecutors, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Hague, Netherlands, The Hague, Central African Republic, Ukraine, Sudan, Afghanistan

☆ Some Parisians Unfazed by King Charles' Visit to France
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Sept. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

By Noemie OlivePARIS (Reuters) - King Charles' state visit to France, from Wednesday to Friday, may be seen politically as a chance to rebuild ties between the two countries, but some Parisians said they were not impressed, and that they missed the late Queen Elizabeth. Charles, and his wife Queen Camilla, will be guests of honour at a state banquet in the gilded Versailles palace during the visit to France, Charles' first since becoming king a year ago. All this combined together doesn't create much interest," said Mireille, a retiree who liked Queen Elizabeth and her horses. Fifteen year-old Alexia Aubert said: "I think since Elizabeth died, the Royal family isn't as important as it was, King Charles isn't as important and symbolic as Elizabeth, so it doesn't really matter if he comes or not." In Britain, polls suggest Charles is less popular than his mother, who had strong support from much of the public.

Persons: Olive PARIS, King Charles, Queen Elizabeth, Charles, Queen Camilla, France's Patrouille, He's, Mireille, Alexia Aubert, Elizabeth, King Charles isn't, Edouard Val de Lievre, Michael Holden, Ingrid Melander, Bernadette Baum Organizations: Notre, Dame, Arrows, Britons Locations: France, Versailles, Britain, Paris, England

☆ Charles is 'just the son': Parisians unfazed by king's visit to France
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Noemie Olive | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Charles, a fluent French speaker like his mother, is keen to walk in her footsteps and is likely to refer to the late queen's deep affection for France during the visit, officials said. All this combined together doesn't create much interest," said the 88-year old, who liked Queen Elizabeth and her horses. As part of the visit, Charles and Camilla will drive down the Champs-Elysees and view restoration works at the Notre-Dame cathedral following a massive blaze in 2019 that destroyed its roof. The trip is also a chance to rebuild ties that have been frayed by Britain's chaotic exit from the EU in 2020. In Britain, polls suggest Charles is less popular than his mother, who had strong support from much of the public.

Persons: Britain's King Charles, Queen Camilla, Princess Royal, Duke, Russell Cheyne, Brexit PARIS, King Charles, Queen Elizabeth, He's, Mireille, Charles, Camilla, France's Patrouille, Alexia Aubert, Elizabeth, King Charles isn't, Edouard Val de Lievre, Michael Holden, Elizabeth Pineau, Ingrid Melander, Bernadette Baum Organizations: Braemar Royal, Princess, REUTERS, Notre, Dame, Arrows, Britons, Thomson Locations: Braemar, Fife, Scotland, Britain, Paris, Bordeaux, France, Versailles, Bresse, England

☆ MLB roundup: O's edge Rays, both punch tickets to postseason
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

With the Texas Rangers losing to the Cleveland Guardians, the Rays locked up their fifth consecutive playoff berth. The Marlins got more good news as Jorge Soler, who leads the team in homers, returned from an oblique injury. Guardians 9, Rangers 2Cleveland erupted for nine runs in the fourth inning, more than enough to beat visiting Texas. Chicago starter Jordan Wicks (3-1) was tagged for three runs and four hits in 4 1/3 innings. Ian Happ had three hits and a run for the Cubs, who have lost five games in a row.

Persons: Adley Rutschman, Reggie Hildred, Cedric Mullins, Ryan O'Hearn's, Jake Diekman, Mullins, Austin Hays, Pete Fairbanks, Jorge Mateo, Adam Frazier, Mateo, Manuel Margot, Chisholm, Jorge Soler, Luis Arraez, Matt Chapman, Rafael Devers, Erik Swanson, Daulton Varsho, Garrett Whitlock, Jose Ramirez, Andres Gimenez, Josh H, Smith, Ezequiel Duran, Jose Quintana, Francisco Alvarez, Daniel Vogelbach, Mark Vientos, Nick Senzel, Christian Encarnacion, Jason Delay, Miguel Andujar, Liover Peguero, David Bednar, Anthony Volpe, DJ LeMahieu, Carlos Rodon, Yordan Alvarez, Jake Meyers, Framber Valdez, Jordan Lyles, Joey Meneses, CJ Abrams, Lane Thomas, scampering, Meneses, Luis Garcia, Brice Turang's, Robert Garcia, Willy Adames, Rowdy Tellez, Edouard Julien, Jorge Polanco, Sonny Gray, Gray, Griffin Jax, Emilio Pagan, Andrew Benintendi, Jordan Walker, Louis, Walker's, Seranthony Dominguez, Ryan Helsley, John King, Paul Goldschmidt, Dakota Hudson, Brandon Crawford, J.D, Davis, Mitch Haniger, Thairo Estrada, Joc Pederson, Hunter Goodman, Brenton Doyle, Elias Diaz's, Taylor Rogers, Camilo Doval, Charlie Blackmon, Juan Soto, Bob Melvin's, Soto, Brent Rooker, Ray Kerr, Rooker, Jake Rogers, Miguel Diaz, Joey Wentz, Alex Lange, Randal Grichuk, Kenny Rosenberg, Jason Heyward, Austin Barnes, James Outman, Logan Gilbert, Ketel Marte, Marte, Ryne Nelson, Jordan Wicks, Ian Happ Organizations: Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Rays, Camden Yards, Orioles, Rays, American League East, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Guardians, Baltimore, Marlins, Braves, Miami, Atlanta, The Marlins, National League, Blue Jays, Red Sox, Toronto, Boston, Rangers, Cleveland, Texas, The Rangers, Astros, AL West ., Mets, Reds, New York, Cincinnati, New, NL, Arizona Diamondbacks, Strand, Pirates, Yankees, Pittsburgh, Royals, Houston, AL West, Nationals, Brewers, Milwaukee, White Sox, Minnesota, Chicago, Cardinals, Phillies, Philadelphia, Giants, Rockies, The Giants, San, Colorado, Padres, Athletics, Oakland, Tigers, Detroit, Dodgers, Mariners, Seattle, The Mariners, Los Angeles, Diamondbacks, Cubs, Arizona, Miami Marlins, Thomson Locations: Baltimore , Maryland, USA, AL West . Texas, New York, Kansas, Washington, Chicago, Francisco, Colorado, Denver, San Francisco, Diego, Los Angeles, Anaheim , Calif, Angeles, Phoenix, Arizona

☆ With Bailey Ober back, Twins try to keep White Sox reeling
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

September 15 - Following a surprise sojourn to Triple-A for the past two weeks, Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober will return to the rotation Friday against the host Chicago White Sox. That's been a customary spot for Ober, who has made 22 starts for the Twins in 2023. A late surge Thursday boosted the Twins to a 10-2 rout of the White Sox in the opener of a four-game series. Rookie right-hander Jesse Scholtens (1-8, 4.44) will aim to get the White Sox back on track. In nine career starts against the White Sox, he is 2-1 with a 3.33 ERA.

Persons: Bailey Ober, That's, Ober, Edouard Julien, Royce Lewis, Kyle Farmer, Matt Wallner, Alex Kirilloff, Andrew Vaughn's, Eloy Jimenez, Jesse Scholtens, Scholtens, you've Organizations: Triple, Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox, Twins, Minnesota, White Sox, American League Central ., Chicago, Scholtens, Thomson Locations: American League Central . Minnesota, Detroit, Minnesota

☆ Twins sock three homers, cruise to win over White Sox
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/40] Sep 14, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jose Urena (54) delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. The White Sox (56-91) have lost three straight and 10 of 13. A four-run, seventh-inning rally against White Sox starter Jose Urena proved to be the difference for the Twins, expanding the lead to 6-0. The Twins have won five in a row against the White Sox. Eloy Jimenez doubled for the White Sox.

Persons: Jose Urena, Kamil Krzaczynski, Edouard Julien, Royce Lewis, Kyle Farmer, Kenta Maeda, Maeda, Josh Winder, Brent Headrick, Andrew Vaughn, Urena, Matt Wallner, Julien, Lewis, Alex Kirilloff, Eloy Jimenez Organizations: Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, American League Central, Twins, White Sox, Chicago bullpen, Triple, Charlotte, Minnesota, Chicago, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA, Minnesota, Chicago

☆ Davis Cup champions Canada stay perfect, US stunned
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"I'm happy with the way I competed," world number 158 Diallo said. "Obviously things are going my way right now, so it's easy to stay positive. It was Tiafoe's second straight defeat this week after the world number 11 had crashed against Croatia's Borna Gojo. Maybe you guys are upset he's not here playing for Spain, because he's 20 and I'm 36 and how he's tired and I'm not," Djokovic said. I'm sure he'll win this competition with Spain because of who he is and the quality he possesses and the quality the team possesses."

Persons: Felix Auger, Milos Raonic, Denis Shapovalov, Vasek Pospisil, Leo Borg, Gabriel Diallo, Lorenzo Musetti, Elias Ymer, Diallo, Max Purcell, Matthew Ebden, Nicolas Mahut, Edouard Roger, Vasselin, Botic Van de, Tommy Paul, Tallon Griekspoor, Frances Tiafoe, Croatia's Borna, Novak Djokovic, Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, he's, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Canada, Italy, Wednesday, Australia, France, United, C, Spain, South, U.S, Davis Cup, Thomson Locations: Sweden, United, Canada, Bologna, Malaga, Manchester, Croatian, Split, Netherlands, United States, Valencia, Czech Republic, South Korea, Serbia, New York, Spain, Bengaluru

☆ Watch Boutiques Blossom in the Digital Age
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Victoria Gomelsky | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“As much as we’ve grown over the past five years, we’re expecting just as much in the next five years,” he said. (In 2022, the United States accounted for 15.7 percent of Swiss watch exports, making it far and away the industry’s No. Plenty of watchmakers would say the same about Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Saudi Arabia and Southeast Asia are two of the luxury watch world’s most alluring destinations at the moment. So let’s create some.”Despite their modest production volume compared with that of corporate brands, independent watchmakers are equally focused on opening physical stores.

Persons: Ira Melnitsky, we’re, ”, Chopard, Hublot, Zenith, ” Julien Tornare, Mr . Kern, Breitling, “, Edouard Meylan, Moser Organizations: Bucherer, Moser & Cie Locations: California, Hawaii, U.S, United States, Swiss, Europe, Asia, Shanghai, Vienna, Cyprus, Riyadh, Bangkok, Saudi Arabia, Southeast Asia, Schaffhausen, Hong Kong

☆ Serbia and France off to winning starts in Davis Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The 36-year-old's team mates ensured there were no hiccups in their opener as Dusan Lajovic downed Hong Seong-chan 6-4 7-6(3) and Laslo Djere battled past Kwon Soon-woo 4-6 6-2 6-2 to give Serbia an unassailable 2-0 lead in the tie. "It's tough to play against a player who you consider is not at his highest level but this is the Davis Cup and everybody can surprise you." Adrian Mannarino battled past Dominic Stricker 3-6 6-1 6-4 while Ugo Humbert sealed a comfortable 6-4 6-4 win over veteran Stan Wawrinka, who made his return to Davis Cup duty earlier in 2023 after seven years away. Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin teamed up to beat Wawrinka and Marc-Andrea Huesler 6-2 6-2 in the doubles rubber. Nicolas Jarry then settled the contest by defeating Elias Ymer 6-2 6-4 in 69 minutes.

Persons: France's Ugo Humbert, Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka, Jason Cairnduff, Novak Djokovic, Djokovic, Margaret Court's, Dusan Lajovic, Hong, Laslo Djere, Kwon, Djere, He's, hasn't, Adrian Mannarino, Dominic Stricker, Ugo Humbert, Stan Wawrinka, It's, Stan, he's, Humbert, Adrian, Nicolas Mahut, Edouard Roger, Vasselin, Wawrinka, Marc, Andrea Huesler, Leo Borg, Bjorn Borg, Cristian Garin, Nicolas Jarry, Elias Ymer, Wesley Koolhof, Harri Heliovaara, Patrik Niklas, Salminen, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Ken Ferris Organizations: AO, Rights, Davis, South Korea, Spain, U.S, France, Chile, Thomson Locations: France, Manchester, Britain, Serbia, Valencia, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Australia, Malaga, Sweden, Bologna, Croatian, Split, Netherlands, Finland, Bengaluru

☆ Yandy Diaz's 4-hit night propels Rays past Twins
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/29] Sep 11, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A general view of Target Field during the national Anthem with a flyover before a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins. Tampa Bay earned its fourth win in a row, while Minnesota dropped its second straight game. Backed by early run support, Rays starter Tyler Glasnow (9-5) gave up four runs on six hits in six innings. With two outs, Walls laced a three-run home run, breaking open a 5-1 Tampa Bay advantage. A second run scored when Brujan bunted into a forceout, giving Tampa Bay a six-run advantage.

Persons: Jesse Johnson, Yandy Diaz, Taylor, Josh Lowe, Tyler Glasnow, Pete Fairbanks, Max Kepler, Royce Lewis, Sonny Gray, Diaz, Randy Arozarena, Arozarena, Carlos Correa's, Jose Siri, Kepler, Dylan Floro, Lowe, Floro, Siri, Vidal Brujan, Brent Headrick, Brujan, Edouard Julien, Alex Kirilloff, Lewis blistered Organizations: Tampa Bay Rays, Minnesota Twins, USA, Rays, Twins, Tampa Bay, Tampa, Thomson Locations: Minneapolis , Minnesota, USA, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tampa

☆ Tennis-Serbia and France off to Winning Starts in Davis Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Sept. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

VALENCIA (Reuters) - Serbia made a victorious start to their Davis Cup Finals group stage campaign by beating South Korea on Tuesday before 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic arrives for tougher tests ahead. "It's tough to play against a player who you consider is not at his highest level but this is the Davis Cup and everybody can surprise you." Adrian Mannarino battled past Dominic Stricker 3-6 6-1 6-4 while Ugo Humbert sealed a comfortable 6-4 6-4 win over veteran Stan Wawrinka, who made his return to Davis Cup duty earlier in 2023 after seven years away. Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin teamed up to beat Wawrinka and Marc-Andrea Huesler 6-2 6-2 in the doubles rubber. Nicolas Jarry then settled the contest by defeating Elias Ymer 6-2 6-4 in 69 minutes.

Persons: Novak Djokovic, Djokovic, Margaret Court's, Dusan Lajovic, Hong, Laslo Djere, Kwon, Djere, He's, hasn't, Adrian Mannarino, Dominic Stricker, Ugo Humbert, Stan Wawrinka, It's, Stan, he's, Humbert, Adrian, Nicolas Mahut, Edouard Roger, Vasselin, Wawrinka, Marc, Andrea Huesler, Leo Borg, Bjorn Borg, Cristian Garin, Nicolas Jarry, Elias Ymer, Wesley Koolhof, Harri Heliovaara, Patrik Niklas, Salminen, Shrivathsa Sridhar, Ken Ferris Organizations: VALENCIA, Reuters, Davis, South Korea, Spain, U.S, France, Chile Locations: Serbia, Valencia, Czech Republic, Manchester, Switzerland, France, Australia, Britain, Malaga, Sweden, Bologna, Croatian, Split, Netherlands, Finland, Bengaluru

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo says his long-standing ‘rivalry’ with Lionel Messi is over
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | Vasco Cotovio | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? But according to Ronaldo himself, the “rivalry” between the pair has disappeared since they swapped European clubs for pastures new – Ronaldo moving to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia and Messi to Inter Miami in the US. Those who like Cristiano Ronaldo don’t have to hate Messi. Ronaldo and Messi spent the height of their careers playing in Spain for Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively, which helped to heighten the rivalry between the players – and their fans. Messi also added 10 LaLiga titles and Ronaldo won two.

Persons: CNN — Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Ronaldo, Cristiano Ronaldo don’t, Messi, They’re, Blancos, Ballon, – Ronaldo, “, ” Ronaldo, I’ve, ” Messi, Tim Nwachukwu, ”, “ It’s, Ahmed Yosri, Neymar, Karim Benzema, N’Golo, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mané, Marcelo Brozović Organizations: CNN, Messi, Inter Miami, Portugal, Real Madrid, League, Spanish, MLS, Saudi Pro League, Reuters, “ Locations: Al, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Barcelona

☆ Andersen goal helps Palace snatch 1-1 draw at Brentford
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Crystal Palace's Joachim Andersen cancelled out Kevin Schade's first-half opener for Brentford in a 1-1 Premier League draw at a rain-soaked Community Stadium on Saturday. Schade opened the scoring for the hosts in the 18th with a fine solo effort, cutting in from the left wing and weaving past two Palace defenders to fire a curling shot into the far corner for his first goal in a Brentford shirt. Palace looked much sharper in the second half and created a flurry of chances, with Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken keeping out Odsonne Edouard's free kick before denying Jefferson Lerma and Jordan Ayew minutes later with a double save. The pressure finally paid off for Palace in the 77th minute as Andersen scored following a one-two with Ayew, sliding in to poke a shot under the onrushing Flekken and snatch a share of the spoils as the Brentford players looked on in despair. Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru, editing by Pritha SarkarOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Palace's Joachim Andersen, Kevin Schade's, Schade, Mark Flekken, Jefferson Lerma, Jordan Ayew, Andersen, Aadi Nair, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Brentford, League, Thomson Locations: Bengaluru

☆ Factbox: Saudi transfers this summer
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Aug 22 (Reuters) - Saudi clubs have spent over 750 million euros ($813.45 million)in the close season signing players with the new Saudi Pro League season having kicked off on Aug. 11. Following are the main clubs' recent large purchases:Al-Ittihad (manager: Nuno Espirito Santo since 2022)N'Golo Kante from Chelsea. (40 million pounds)Al-Ahli (manager: Matthias Jaissle since 2023)Edouard Mendy from Chelsea. (40 million euros)Otavio from Porto. (40 million euros)Malcom from Zenit Saint Petersburg.

Persons: Nuno Espirito, N'Golo Kante, Karim Benzema, Matthias Jaissle, Edouard Mendy, Roberto Firmino, Mahrez, Allan Saint, Franck Kessie, Roger Ibanez, Merih Demiral, Luis Castro, Marcelo Brozovic, Alex Telles, Seko, Sadio Mane, Jorge Jesus, Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic, Savic, Malcom, Yassine Bounou, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Steven Gerrard, Moussa Dembele, Jack Hendry, Jordan Henderson, Tommy Lund, Ken Ferris, Ed Osmond, Toby Davis Organizations: Saudi Pro League, Nuno Espirito Santo, Manchester City, AS Roma, Atalanta, Inter Milan, Manchester United, RC Lens, Bayern Munich, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Zenit Saint Petersburg, Paris St Germain, Fulham, Olympique Lyonnais, Club Brugge, Thomson Locations: Saudi, Ittihad, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Celtic, Liverpool, Al, Ahli, Manchester, Newcastle, Barcelona, Porto, Hilal, Lazio, Paris, Sevilla, Gdynia

☆ MLB roundup: Red Sox hand Yanks 8th straight loss
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

The Red Sox challenged the play for obstruction and Kiner-Falefa's run was overturned. Belt hit two-run and solo shots, Kevin Kiermaier and George Springer had two-run homers and Bo Bichette added a solo blast in the rubber match of a three-game series. The loss broke the Braves' five-game winning streak and handed them their first home loss in eight games this month. Maikel Garcia's run-scoring single and Drew Waters' RBI groundout got them within a run with the tying run on second. Yoan Moncada hit a two-run double that tied the game and Oscar Colas made it 7-5 with a two-run double during the seventh-inning uprising.

Persons: Justin Turner, Wendell Cruz, Turner, Clay Holmes, Pablo Reyes, Michael King, Anthony Volpe, Isiah Kiner, Falefa, Connor Wong, Trevor Williams, Jordan Weems, Hunter Harvey, Mason Thompson, Kyle Finnegan, Finnegan, Jake Cave, Keibert Ruiz, Dominic Smith, Eugenio Suarez, Dominic Canzone, Dylan Moore, Hunter Brown, Emerson Hancock, Houston, Max Scherzer, Tyrone Taylor, Christian Yelich, Scherzer, Taylor, Adrian Houser, Phil Niekro, Dallas Keuchel, Bryan Reynolds, Edouard Julien, Jhoan Duran, Cy Young, Hunter Greene, Brandon Belt, Kevin Kiermaier, George Springer, Bo Bichette, Greene, Joc Pederson, Kirby Yates, Michael Conforto, Thairo Estrada, Wilmer Flores, Patrick Bailey, J.D, Davis, Yates, Pederson, Kyle Hendricks, Seiya Suzuki, Miguel Amaya, Hendricks, Bobby Witt Jr, Michael Massey's, Maikel Garcia's, Drew Waters, Adbert Alzolay, Dairon Blanco, Ryan Mountcastle, Gunnar Henderson, Kyle Bradish, Jorge Mateo, Brent Rooker, Nick Vespi, Spencer Torkelson, Kerry Carpenter, Eduardo Rodriguez, Logan Allen, Matt Vierling, Torkelson, Rodriguez, Allen, Paul Goldschmidt, Louis, Richie Palacios, Pete Alonso, Dakota Hudson, Andrew Vaughn, Lenyn Sosa, Andrew Benintendi, Zach Remillard, Aaron Bummer, Yoan Moncada, Oscar Colas, Charlie Blackmon, Michael Toglia, Harold Castro Organizations: Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Yankee, Boston, Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies, Philadelphia, MLB Little, Washington, Mariners, Astros, Seattle, Houston, American League, Brewers, Rangers, Milwaukee, Pirates, Dallas, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Chicago White Sox, Blue Jays, Reds, Toronto, Cincinnati, Giants, Braves, Cubs, Royals, Chicago, Kansas, Kansas City . Kansas City, Orioles, Athletics, Baltimore, Oakland, Tigers, Detroit, Cleveland, Cardinals, Mets, New, White Sox, Rockies, Colorado, Thomson Locations: Bronx , New York, USA, Williamsport, Pa, Houston, Texas, Arlington , Texas, Minneapolis, Keuchel, Brandon, San Francisco, Atlanta, Kansas City ., Dairon, Oakland, Seattle, San Diego, New York, Denver

☆ China's sliding yuan could be next 'black swan event' for markets, hedge fund EDL says
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Nell Mackenzie | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Coins and banknotes of China's yuan are seen in this illustration picture taken February 24, 2022. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters - Hedge fund EDL Capital is betting on further falls for China's offshore currency and says the yuan's slide could be the next "black swan event" to rattle world markets, according to an investor presentation this month seen by Reuters. The U.S. dollar has strengthened roughly 6% against the offshore yuan so far this year and Chinese state banks have been seen selling dollars this week to stem the yuan fall. The hedge fund held a short position in the offshore yuan , the Aug. 2 presentation shows. The hedge fund, run by star manager Edouard de Langlade, was up about 8% this year, said the presentation.

Persons: Florence Lo, Edouard de Langlade, Nell Mackenzie, Dhara Ranasinghe, Mark Potter Organizations: REUTERS, Capital, Reuters, The U.S, Thomson Locations: China, Vietnam, India, United States, Switzerland

☆ Neymar praises Cristiano Ronaldo for helping the Saudi Pro League grow
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Today, you see the league grow more and more,” the former PSG forward told Al Hilal’s social channels. Since then, Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kanté, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mané and Marcelo Brozović have been among the star names to move to the Saudi Pro League. Yes, surely the league will be very competitive especially after the signings made in this summer transfer window.”Neymar joined Al Hilal from French giant PSG. Saudi Pro League/Handout/ReutersThe Brazilian forward spent six years with PSG, winning 13 major trophies along the way. Neymar will now star for Al Hilal alongside the likes of Sergej Milinković-Savić, Rúben Neves and Malcom who have also made summer moves to the club.

Persons: CNN — Neymar, Germain, Cristiano Ronaldo, Al, Ronaldo, Nassr, Karim Benzema, N’Golo, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mané, Marcelo Brozović, Al Nassr, Yasser Bakhsh, Neymar, “, ”, ” Neymar, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Al Hilal, Sergej, Rúben Neves, Malcom Organizations: CNN, Saudi Pro League, Al Hilal, Paris Saint, PSG, Al, Manchester United, Reuters, League Locations: French, Paris, Al Hilal, City of, Paris –

☆ MLB roundup: Cubs earn walk-off win over White Sox
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

The Cubs managed just three hits over seven innings and struck out seven times against White Sox starter Mike Clevinger. Rangers starter Jon Gray (8-6) gave up six hits and one run in seven innings. Nationals 6, Red Sox 2Keibert Ruiz broke a tie with a three-run homer in the eighth inning as Washington beat visiting Boston. Mariners starter Luis Castillo (9-7) surrendered four runs on nine hits in seven innings. Padres starter Blake Snell (10-8) gave up two runs on three hits and two walks with five strikeouts in six innings.

Persons: Christopher Morel, Kamil Krzaczynski, Mike Clevinger, Nick Madrigal, Aaron Bummer, Gregory Santos, Cody Bellinger, Dansby Swanson, Morel, Drew Smyly, Gavin Sheets, Reid Detmers, Marcus Semien's, Detmers, Shohei Ohtani, Matt Thaiss, Jon Gray, Christian Walker, Kyle Lewis, Corbin Carroll, Walker, Tommy Pham, Tyler Kinley, Kyle Nelson, Paul Sewald, Ryan McMahon, Nolan Jones, Ezequiel Tovar, Clayton Kershaw, Miguel Rojas, Chris Taylor, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, Betts, Kershaw, Mark Canha, Wade Miley, DJ Stewart, Francisco Lindor's, Pete Alonso, Tylor, Bryan Reynolds, Alika Williams, Johan Oviedo, Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene, Tyler Holton, Jorge Polanco, Max Kepler, Edouard Julien, Royce Lewis, Aaron Civale, Luke Raley, Josh Lowe, Brandon Lowe, Ross Stripling, Ryan Walker, Keibert Ruiz, Stone Garrett, Jose A, Ferrer, Boston's Pablo Reyes, Jordan Weems, Garrett Whitlock, Charlie Morton, Morton, Randy Vasquez, Julio Rodriguez, Maikel Garcia, Seattle's Dylan Moore, Garcia couldn't, Moore, Teoscar, Dylan Coleman, Luis Castillo, Garcia, Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, Chas McCormick, Tucker, Justin Verlander, Verlander, Jake Burger, Paul Blackburn, Louis . Blackburn, Austin Pruitt, Zack Gelof, Jordan Diaz, Gelof, Diaz, Matt McLain, TJ Friedl, Andrew Abbott, Bryce Harper, Jake Cave, Cave, Daulton Varsho, Fernando Tatis Jr, Blake Snell, Josh Hader, Ryan Mountcastle, Dean Kremer Organizations: Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Wrigley, Cubs, White Sox, Rangers, Diamondbacks, Rockies, Arizona, Colorado, Dodgers, Brewers, Milwaukee, National League Central, NL West, Mets, Pirates, New, Pittsburgh, Tigers, Twins, Detroit, Minnesota, Giants, Tampa Bay, Rays, Cleveland Guardians, Bay ., Nationals, Red Sox, Washington, Boston, Braves, Yankees, The Braves, Mariners, Royals, Seattle, Kansas City, Astros, Marlins, Houston, Miami, Athletics, Cardinals, Oakland, Reds, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Phillies, Blue Jays, Philadelphia, Toronto, Padres, Orioles, Baltimore, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA, Los Angeles, Arlington , Texas, Texas, Denver, New York, Minneapolis, Francisco, Atlanta, York, Kansas, Diego

☆ Spencer Torkelson powers Tigers' comeback vs. Twins
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/38] Aug 16, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Tigers third baseman Matt Vierling (8) throws the ball to first base for an out against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsAugust 16 - Spencer Torkelson hit two home runs, Riley Greene hit a home run with four RBIs and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an early four-run deficit to defeat the Minnesota Twins 8-7 on Wednesday afternoon at Minneapolis. Right-hander Griffin Jax (5-7) allowed four runs on three hits in an inning of relief. The Twins extended the lead to 4-0 in the second with four consecutive singles, the final a two-run hit by Julien. Torkelson and Carpenter followed with back-to-back solo home runs off Jax who had allowed just two home runs in 48 2/3 innings entering the game.

Persons: Matt Vierling, Jesse Johnson, Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene, Greene, Kerry Carpenter, Akil Baddoo, Tyler Holton, Holton, Jorge Polanco, Max Kepler, Edouard Julien, Royce Lewis, Griffin Jax, Lewis, Reese Olson, Julien . Polanco, Torkelson, Vierling, Carpenter, Jax, Torkelson's, Julien, Polanco, Kepler, Matt Wallner, Foley, Donovan Solano Organizations: Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, USA, Tigers, Minnesota, Twins, The Tigers, Detroit, Thomson Locations: Minneapolis , Minnesota, USA, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Detroit, Greene, . Minnesota

☆ Neymar joins Saudi club Al-Hilal from PSG in two-year deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Saudi Professional League (SPL) club Al-Hilal announced that Neymar had signed a contract until 2025, with the Brazilian saying, "I am here in Saudi Arabia, I am Hilali" in a video on the team's social media accounts. "I love winning and scoring goals, and I plan to continue doing that in Saudi Arabia and with Al-Hilal." He scored 118 goals in 173 appearances for the Paris club and won numerous trophies, including five Ligue 1 titles. Neymar won the Champions League with Barcelona in 2015 but had to settle for a runners-up medal in the 2020 final, which PSG lost to Bayern Munich. SAUDI TRANSFERSThe most successful club in Saudi Arabia and Asia, Al-Hilal have won 66 trophies and hold the record for number of league and Asian Champions League titles with 18 and four respectively.

Persons: Al Hilal's, Neymar, Fahd bin Saad Al, Al, Nasser Al, Khelaifi, Germain, We've, Pele, Hilal, Cristiano Ronaldo, Nassr, Ittihad, Karim Benzema, Riyad Mahrez, Edouard Mendy, Roberto Firmino, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Angelica Medina, Aadi Nair, Anita Kobylinska, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer, Al, Saudi Pro League, REUTERS Acquire, Saudi, Paris St Germain, Champions League, L'Equipe, Saudi Professional League, PSG, Paris, Ligue, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint, Confederations, SAUDI, Asian Champions League, Saudi Public Investment Fund, Qatar, French, Real Madrid, UEFA Champions, France, Argentine, Major League Soccer's Inter Miami, Thomson Locations: Al Hilal, Paris, France, Hilal, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Europe, Al, Barcelona, Asia, Riyadh, Ittihad, Ahli, Portugal, Real

☆ Neymar: Paris Saint-Germain agrees deal with Al-Hilal to sell Brazil forward, according to reports
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Paris Saint-Germain has agreed to a deal with Saudi club Al-Hilal to sell forward Neymar Jr. for a fee of around €90 million ($98.5M) plus add-ons, according to multiple reports. Ekhbariya, a state-owned television company in Saudi Arabia, posted on social media on Monday: “Al-Hilal club officially agrees with Brazilian star Neymar in a record transfer deal from Paris Saint-Germain. When contacted by CNN, a spokesperson for PSG said the club had “no information to give currently.” CNN has also reached out to Al-Hilal. In six years in the French capital, Neymar has helped PSG win 13 major trophies, including five league titles and three French Cups. Now, Neymar looks to set to join a fast-growing list of star names moving to the Saudi Pro League.

Persons: Germain, Neymar, “ Al, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Messi, Mbappé, Cristiano Ronaldo, Nassr, Karim Benzema, N’Golo, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mané, Marcelo Brozović Organizations: CNN, Paris Saint, Saudi, Al, Sky Sports, PSG, Champions League, European, Bayern Munich, League, Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, Saudi Pro League, Portugal, Manchester United Locations: Hilal, €, Saudi Arabia, Paris, Brazilian, Al, Barcelona, Europe

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