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☆ The most impactful NIL companies helping student-athletes, colleges, and others navigate a fast-changing industry
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Margaret Fleming | Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The student-athlete name, image, and likeness, or NIL, industry has become a big business. Here are 20 firms helping athletes navigate NIL work, from dealmaking to education to compliance. College sports have dramatically transformed in the last two years since the introduction of name, image, and likeness, or NIL, monetization for student-athletes. Some of these groups pay student-athletes for NIL work in a manner more akin to a salary or retainer than a one-off marketing campaign. Insider is compiling our second list of leading NIL companies that work across the student-athlete NIL space.

Persons: Bill Jula Organizations: College, influencer, University of Minnesota's, OneTeam Partners Locations: dealmaking

☆ Royce Lewis' grand slam propels Twins past Guardians
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/32] Aug 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor (23) is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsAugust 29 - Royce Lewis belted a grand slam for the second game in a row, and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 10-6 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night in Minneapolis. The 24-year-old Lewis became the first player in Twins history to hit grand slams in back-to-back games. The Twins increased their lead in the American League Central to seven games over the second-place Guardians. Cleveland's hitters provided Curry with a 4-0 lead in the top of the second before the Twins surged back.

Persons: Bo Naylor, Matt Blewett, Royce Lewis, Lewis, Jorge Polanco, Matt Wallner, Funderburk, Xzavion Curry, Curry, Will Brennan, Gabriel Arias, Naylor, Carlos Correa, Donovan Solano, Andres Gimenez, Wallner, Steven Kwan, Polanco Organizations: Cleveland, Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians, The Twins, American League Central, Twins, Thomson Locations: Minneapolis , Minnesota, USA, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kole Calhoun

☆ Amy Klobuchar and other powerful Minnesota politicians enjoy their photo ops with shirtless firefighters at State Fair
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

There's nothing politicians love more than a good, old-fashioned state fair. Three Democratic congresswomen encountered a group of shirtless firefighters in Minnesota. On Friday, Sen. Amy Klobuchar tweeted out her must-sees of the 2023 Minnesota State Fair. "State Fair pro tip: You don't want to miss the Minnesota firefighters at the @MNAFLCIO," she tweeted. Tim Walz should make it real), goes to Minnesota's senior senator, Tina Smith.

Persons: Democratic congresswomen, Sen, Amy Klobuchar, Paul ., Ilhan Omar, Tim Walz, Tina Smith Organizations: Democratic, Service, Committee, American Federation of, Minnesota, vikings Locations: Minnesota, Wall, Silicon

☆ The ADHD drug market is already stretched thin. Now it's facing a back-to-school supply strain
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-26 | by ( Annika Kim Constantino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Ten milligram tablets of the hyperactivity drug, Adderall, made by Shire Plc. Adderall and alternative ADHD medications apart from other drugs are Schedule 2 controlled substances. Production limitationsEnding the shortages of Adderall and other ADHD medications is no easy task. That means increasing the production of one drug could potentially require reducing production — and potentially impacting supply — of another drug, according to Ergun. That includes Aytu BioPharma, which makes an ADHD drug that used to be in shortage.

Persons: Jb Reed, It's, Erin Fox, they've, David Margraf, Margraf, drugmakers, Ozlem Ergun, Ergun, Novartis's, Michael Ganio, ASHP's Ganio, RJ Sangosti, Josh Disbrow, Fox Organizations: Shire Plc, Jb, Bloomberg, Getty, and Drug Administration, CNBC, University of Utah, American Society of Health, System Pharmacists, Centers for Disease Control, University of Minnesota's, Infectious Disease, Northeastern University, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Sandoz, Purdue Pharma, Rhodes Pharmaceuticals, Drug, Fox, Pharmacists, Drug Enforcement Administration, MediaNews, Denver, FDA, DEA Locations: U.S, Commerce City , Colorado

☆ Lyft threatens to leave Minneapolis if the city raises the minimum wage for drivers, because prices could double and 'only the most wealthy could still afford a ride'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Kai Xiang Teo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The Minneapolis city council has advanced a bill that could raise the minimum wage for rideshare drivers. "Prices could double, and only the most wealthy could still afford a ride," said Lyft. The Minneapolis city council's move to hike the minimum wage for rideshare drivers has Lyft threatening to exit the city if the bill becomes law. Rival rideshare company Uber also lashed out against the law. To be sure, data from Rakuten Intelligence shows a 92% rise in Uber and Lyft ride costs between 2018 and 2021.

Persons: Uber, Lyft, Jacob Frey, vetoing, Marianna Brown Organizations: Morning, CNN, Democratic, Associated Press, CBS News Minnesota, Rakuten Intelligence Locations: Minneapolis, City, —

☆ 8 US states offer free lunch for students. Here's how they pay for it, from a 4% millionaire's tax to a $0.03 property tax rate increase.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Massachusetts is the latest state to expand free school lunch since a COVID-era program ended. Here's how eight states pay for free lunch for public school students. And Vermont's free meals program, which was allowed through in June 2023 by Gov. And while only a few US states now offer free lunch, some say the momentum for future programs across the nation is growing. "The availability of universal free meals during the pandemic absolutely changed that momentum."

Persons: Maura Healey, Erin McAleer, Joe Biden's, Phil Scott, Susan Caswell, WPBN, There's, Erika Edwards, EducationWeek Organizations: Service, Gov, CBS News, Massachusetts, Associated Press, Portland Press Herald, AP, MPR, Comstock Elementary School, Jefferson County Locations: Massachusetts, Wall, Silicon, California , Colorado , Maine , Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Vermont, Colorado, California, . Maine, Mexico, Michigan, Southwest Michigan, Jefferson

☆ Minnesota lawmaker Dean Phillips says Biden should 'pass the torch' in 2024: Democrats 'would like to see an alternative'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips is open about his desire for a Democratic candidate that isn't Joe Biden. Phillips said on "Meet the Press" that Americans want to "turn the page" from the last Biden-Trump face-off. A "moderate governor, hopefully from the heartland" would be a better, more unifying choice, Phillips said. "Tired of the meanness and the fear-mongering of Donald Trump, I would like to see Joe Biden, a wonderful and remarkable man, pass the torch, and cement this extraordinary legacy," Phillips said Sunday. "As a Democrat, I adore Joe Biden.

Persons: Dean Phillips, isn't Joe Biden, Phillips, Trump, Joe Biden, Chuck Todd, Donald Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Marianne Williamson, Biden, Todd, Gretchen Whitmer, J.B . Pritzker, Josh Shapiro, Tim Walz, Tony Evers Organizations: Democratic, Biden, Service, Politico, Michigan, Illinois Gov, Minnesota Gov, Wisconsin Gov Locations: Minnesota, Wall, Silicon, Illinois, Pennsylvania

☆ MLB roundup: Astros use ninth-inning slam to edge O's
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

Philadelphia starter Zack Wheeler (9-5) tossed six innings and gave up seven hits and three runs. Losing pitcher Sonny Gray (5-5) gave up three runs (two earned) and seven hits in six innings while notching 10 strikeouts. Rays right-hander Zach Eflin allowed just one run on four hits in seven innings. Yusei Kikuchi sustained his first loss since July 1 despite permitting only one run on three hits while striking out six in seven innings. Taillon (7-6) tossed seven innings of three-hit ball and retired the final 16 batters he faced.

Persons: Kyle Tucker, Tommy Gilligan, Kyle Tucker's, Jeremy Pena's, Felix Bautista, Adley Rutschman, Ryan Mountcastle, Rutschman, Mountcastle, Framber Valdez, Ryne Stanek, Ryan Pressley, Kevin Pillar, Orlando Arcia, Ronald Acuna Jr, Arcia, Mitch Keller, David Bednar, Brandon Drury, Lucas Giolito, Scott Alexander, Wilmer Flores, Kyle Schwarber, Jake Cave, Alec Bohm, Zack Wheeler, Lane Thomas, Keibert Ruiz, Trevor Williams, Eduardo Rodriguez, Rodriguez, Jose Cisnero, Jason Foley, Zack Short, Kerry Carpenter, Jake Rogers, Sonny Gray, Jorge Soler, Soler, Lucas Sims, Braxton Garrett, Stuart Fairchild, Luis Arraez's, Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe, Randy Arozarena, Louis, Isaac Paredes, Nolan Arenado, Zach Eflin, Miles Mikolas, Tanner Bibee, Ramon Laureano, Emmanuel Clase, Whit Merrifield, Yusei Kikuchi, Drew Waters, MJ Melendez, Michael Massey, Brady Singer, Trevor Story, Mike Tauchman, Jameson Taillon, Cody Bellinger, Pete Alonso, Justin Verlander, Joey Meneses, Ildemaro Vargas, Jordan Weems, Kyle Finnegan, Bryce Harper, Craig Kimbrel, Meneses, Nolan Jones, Elias Diaz, Matt Koch, Andruw Monasterio, William Contreras, Wade Miley, Andrew Chafin, Harrison Bader, Kyle Higashioka, Aaron Judge, Clarke Schmidt, Michael King, Yoan Moncada, Andrew Vaughn, Touki Toussaint, Corey Seager, Max Scherzer, JJ Bleday's, JP, Logan Gilbert, Dylan Moore, Gilbert, Xander Bogaerts, Scott Barlow, Freddie Freeman, Julio Urias, Christian Walker, Evan Phillips, Corbin Carroll Organizations: Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, Camden Yards, Astros, Baltimore All, Orioles, Braves, Pirates, Pittsburgh, Giants, San, Angels, Chicago White Sox, The Giants, San Francisco, Phillies, Philadelphia, Washington, Nationals, Tigers, Detroit, Marlins, Reds, Miami, Cincinnati, Cardinals, Tampa, St, Tampa Bay, Rays, Blue Jays, Toronto, Royals, Red Sox, Kansas City, Boston, Cubs, Mets, National League, Rockies, Brewers, Colorado, Milwaukee, Yankees, White Sox, Chicago, New York, Rangers, Athletics, Oakland, Texas, New York Mets, JP Sears, Mariners, Padres, Seattle, San Diego, Dodgers, Diamondbacks, Arizona, Thomson Locations: Baltimore , Maryland, USA, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Anaheim , Calif, Washington, Philadelphia, St . Petersburg, Fla, Cleveland, Kansas, Chicago, New York, Schmidt, Texas, Toronto, Phoenix, Arizona

☆ Democratic US lawmakers propose banning legacy admissions
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Julia Harte | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Legacy admissions at schools such as Harvard University have been shown to overwhelmingly favor white, wealthy students over students of color from disadvantaged backgrounds. The bill announced on Wednesday, the Fair College Admissions for Students Act, was introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley in 2022, but did not make it beyond a Senate committee. Viet Nguyen, executive director of EdMobilizer, a non-profit that has been campaigning against legacy admissions since 2018, joined the lawmakers at Wednesday's press conference. EdMobilizer is pushing alumni of 30 top colleges and universities to withhold donations from their schools until they end legacy admissions. Wesleyan University and the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus announced they would stop using legacy admissions in July, following a handful of other U.S. higher education institutions that have ended them in recent years.

Persons: Jeff Merkley, Merkley, Jamaal Bowman, Chris Van Hollen, Nguyen, Brown, Julia Harte, Donna Bryson, Alistair Bell Organizations: Democratic U.S, U.S . Education Department, Harvard, Harvard University, University of North, Fair College, Stanford, Wesleyan University, University of Minnesota's, University of Minnesota's Twin Cities, Thomson Locations: U.S, University of North Carolina, University of Minnesota's Twin

The department's Office for Civil Rights opened the probe following a complaint filed earlier this month by three civil rights groups, who argued that Harvard's preference for "legacy" undergraduate applicants overwhelmingly benefits white students, in violation of a federal civil rights law. Those statistics were calculated from Harvard admissions data that became public as a result of the case that the Supreme Court decided in June. The Education Department through a spokesperson confirmed it had an open investigation under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bars race discrimination for programs receiving federal funds. "Simply put, Harvard is on the wrong side of history," said Oren Sellstrom, the litigation director of Lawyers for Civil Rights, the Boston-based group representing the civil rights groups who prompted the Education Department investigation. Sellstrom spoke at a Tuesday press conference regarding the federal probe, along with representatives for two of the Boston-area civil rights groups represented in the complaint.

Persons: Nicole Rura, Oren Sellstrom, Sellstrom, Zaida Ismatul Oliva, Edward Blum, Julia Harte, Nick Macfie, Daniel Wallis Organizations: U.S . Department of Education, Harvard, Civil Rights, Harvard College, University of North, Harvard University, Supreme, Education Department, Ivy League, Department, Civil, Wesleyan University, University of Minnesota's, University of Minnesota's Twin Cities, Fair Admissions, NAACP, Mexican American Legal Defense, Thomson Locations: University of North Carolina, Cambridge , Massachusetts, University of Minnesota's Twin, Boston

☆ MLB roundup: Chas McCormick, Astros rally past Rangers
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

Orioles 3, Phillies 2Colton Cowser hit a go-ahead RBI double in the ninth inning to lift Baltimore to a victory over host Philadelphia. Baltimore starter Dean Kremer gave up three hits and one run in seven innings, while Bryan Baker (4-3) earned the win. Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez tossed seven innings and allowed four hits and two runs with a career-high eight strikeouts. Guardians left-hander Logan Allen (4-3) gave up seven hits and five runs (four earned) in seven innings. Padres starter Yu Darvish (7-7) gave up seven runs on eight hits (four homers) in 4 1/3 innings.

Persons: Chas McCormick, Erik Williams, Yainer Diaz, Diaz, Kyle Tucker, McCormick, Alex Speas, Tucker, Alex Bregman, Ryan Pressly, Josh Jung, Josh H, Smith, Marcus Semien, Travis Jankowski, Jung, Christian Yelich, Alexis Diaz, Blake Perkins, Jesse Winker, Yelich, Perkins, Elly De La Cruz, Colin Rea, Devin Williams, Carlos Correa, Donovan Solano, Correa, Paul Sewald, Christian Vazquez, Minnesota's Max Kepler, Jorge Lopez, Kolten Wong, Tom Murphy, Crawford, Tarik Skubal, Kerry Carpenter, Zack Short, Skubal, Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson, Wilmer Flores, Colton Cowser, Jordan Westburg, Ryan Mountcastle, Dean Kremer, Bryan Baker, Kyle Schwarber, Nick Castellanos, Cristopher Sanchez, Nolan Jones, Alan Trejo, Ezequiel Tovar, Randal Grichuk, Jones, Harold Castro, Karl Kauffmann, Patrick Corbin, Salvador Perez, Maikel Garcia, Ryan Yarbrough, Scott Barlow, Logan Allen, Bobby Witt Jr, Kyle Isbel, Amed Rosario, Will Brennan, Myles Straw, Paul Goldschmidt, Lars Nootbaar, Tyler O'Neill, Louis, Phoenix . Goldschmidt, Andrew Chafin, Christian Walker, Emmanuel Rivera, Evan Longoria's, Daulton Varsho, Whit Merrifield, Matt Chapman, Jason Heyward, Varsho's, Carlos Santana, Jack Suwinski, Liover Peguero, Quinn Priester, Seong Kim, Priester, Yu Darvish Organizations: Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, USA, Rangers, Astros, Texas, Brewers, Reds, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Twins, Mariners, Minnesota, Seattle, Minneapolis, Tigers, Giants, Detroit, San, Orioles, Phillies, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Rockies, Nationals, National League, Royals, Guardians, Kansas City, Cleveland, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Arizona, Blue Jays, Dodgers, Toronto, Los Angeles, Los, Padres, Pittsburgh, Pirates, Thomson Locations: Houston , Texas, USA, Solano, San Francisco, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Colorado, Washington, Kansas, Phoenix, Los, Toronto, Los Angeles, San Diego

☆ MLB roundup: Rockies stun Yanks in bottom of 11th
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY SportsJuly 17 - Alan Trejo hit a walk-off homer in the 11th inning, C.J. Cron hit a grand slam, and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the New York Yankees 8-7 in Denver on Sunday. Cabrera and Gleyber Torres each had two hits for New York in the rubber game of a three-game series. Robert finished with three RBIs, and Andrew Benintendi added three hits, three runs and an RBI for the White Sox. Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run homer for the Cardinals, who took two of three games for their second straight series win.

Persons: Alan Trejo, Isaiah J, Downing, Cron, Oswaldo Cabrera, Oswald Peraza, Nolan Jones, Nick Ramirez, Ramirez, Ron Marinaccio, Trejo, Michael Toglia, Jones, Gavin Hollowell, Cabrera, Gleyber Torres, Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, Chas McCormick, Jake Meyers, Rafael Montero, Phil Maton, Shohei, Tucker, Los Angeles, Jaime Barria, Bregman's, Luis Guillorme, Mark Canha, Brett Baty, Nick Robertson, Guillorme, Freddie Freeman, David Robertson, James Outman, Michael Conforto, Patrick Bailey, Alex Wood, Ryan Walker, Bryan Reynolds, Henry Davis, Jared Triolo, Yerry De Los Santos, Kyle Bradish, Bradish, Anthony Santander, Johnny Cueto, Luis Robert Jr, Jake Burger, Robert, Andrew Benintendi, Matt Olson, Josh Jung, Will Smith, Cody Bradford, Trevor Stephan, Cleveland's Steven Kwan, Vladimir Guerrero's, Danny Jansen, Santiago Espinal, Kevin Kiermaier, Jansen, George Springer, Ketel Marte, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, Christian Yelich, Devin Williams, Matt McLain, Kyle Schwarber, Edmundo Sosa, Schwarber, Bryson Stott, Bryce Harper, Brandon Marsh, Stott, Jeff Hoffman, Seong Kim, Xander Bogaerts, Fernando Tatis Jr, Trent Grisham, Bobby Witt Jr, Drew Waters, Brady Singer, Zach Eflin, Singer, Eflin, Nolan Gorman, Louis, Paul Goldschmidt, Jack Flaherty, Josiah Gray, Dominic Smith, Keibert Ruiz, Masataka Yoshida, Kutter Crawford, Yoshida, Rafael Devers, Casas, Crawford, Mike Tauchman, Alex Kirilloff, Kirilloff, Zack Gelof, Minnesota's Jhoan Duran, Bryce Miller, Miller, Cal Raleigh, J.P, Reese Olson Organizations: Colorado Rockies, New York Yankees, Coors Field, USA, Sunday, Yankees, New York, Astros, Angels, Houston, Los, Mets, Dodgers, New, Los Angeles, The Dodgers, Giants, Pirates, San, Pittsburgh . Giants, Orioles, Marlins, Baltimore, Sox, Braves, Chicago, White Sox, NL, Atlanta, Rangers, Cleveland, Blue Jays, Diamondbacks, Toronto, Santiago, Brewers, Reds, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, National League Central, Phillies, Padres, Philadelphia, San Diego, Royals, Rays, Kansas City, Tampa, The Rays, Tampa Bay, Cardinals, Nationals, Red Sox, Cubs, Boston, Athletics, Oakland, Mariners, Tigers, Seattle, Detroit, Cal, Thomson Locations: Denver , Colorado, USA, C.J, Denver, Colorado, Los Angeles, Anaheim , Calif, Los, New York, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Miami, Atlanta, Oakland, Texas, Arlington , Texas, Arizona, Kansas, Tampa Bay, Washington, Red, Minnesota

☆ Roundup: Guardians overcome Cubs' 9th-inning rally, win in 10
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

Chicago then erased a 6-2 hole by scoring four times against Guardians All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase in the ninth. Boston right-hander Garrett Whitlock (right elbow tightness) allowed one run before being removed after the first inning, and Chris Martin (2-1) earned the win with a 1-2-3 eighth. Blake Sabol hit a two-run, pinch-hit homer as part of the Giants' short-lived, three-run rally in the seventh. Matching a season high with seven innings, Singer allowed one run on four hits to collect his first win since June 4. In 3 2/3 innings, Los Angeles starter Tony Gonsolin (4-3) allowed four runs on six hits with three walks and three strikeouts.

Persons: Josh Naylor, Naylor, Adbert Alzolay, Sam Hentges, Aaron Civale, Christopher Morel, Chicago, Emmanuel Clase, Jared Young, Cam Gallagher, Trey Mancini, Cody Bellinger, Alex Verdugo, Jarren Duran, Garrett Whitlock, Chris Martin, Verdugo, Jordan Romano, Brandon, Pete Alonso, Alonso, Tommy Pham, hadn't, Blake Sabol, Luis Matos, Jordan Westburg, Aaron Hicks, Jhoan Duran, Felix Bautista, Sonny Gray, Willi Castro, Cole Irvin, Tyler Stephenson, Nick Martinez, Stephenson, Joey Votto, Andrew Abbott, Seong Kim, Fernando Tatis Jr, William Contreras, Monasterio, Colin Rea, Devin Williams, Nick Gonzales, Josh Palacios, Orlando Arcia, Ozzie Albies, Travis d'Arnaud, Spencer Strider, Sandy Alcantara, Stone Garrett, Jeimer Candelario, Trevor Williams, Nick Castellanos, Realmuto, Bryce Harper, Brandon Marsh, Ranger Suarez, Brady Singer, Nicky Lopez, Singer, Maikel Garcia, Tony Gonsolin, David Peralta, Jordan Montgomery, Louis, Brendan Donovan, Gerrit Cole, Gleyber Torres, Chas McCormick's, McCormick, Josh Sborz, Hector Neris, Aroldis Chapman, Andrew Heaney, Shohei Ohtani, Mickey Moniak's, Zac Gallen, Moniak, Jose Caballero, Eugenio Suarez, Tom Murphy, Andres Munoz, Paul Sewald, Randy Arozarena, Isaac Paredes, Jason Adam, Zach Remillard, Jake Burger, Eloy Jimenez, Tony Kemp, JJ Bleday, Seth Brown, Brent Rooker, Tyler Wade, Javier Baez, Jake Marisnick, Spencer Torkelson, Kerry Carpenter, Jake Rogers, Zach McKinstry, Matt Vierling, Matt Manning, Randal Grichuk, Ryan McMahon, Harold Castro, Kris Bryant, Jurickson, Connor Seabold Organizations: Cleveland Guardians, Chicago Cubs, Chicago, Cleveland, Cubs, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Boston, Toronto, Brandon Belt, Mets, Giants, New, San Francisco, Derby, Philadelphia Phillies, Orioles, Minnesota, The Orioles, Baltimore, Reds, Padres, Cincinnati, San Diego, Brewers, Pirates, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Braves, Marlins, Orlando, Atlanta, Miami, The Braves, Nationals, Phillies, Philadelphia, Royals, Dodgers, Kansas City drubbed, The Dodgers, Cardinals, Yankees, New York, Astros, Rangers, Houston, Texas, Diamondbacks, Arizona, Mariners, Rays, Seattle, Tampa Bay, White Sox, Athletics, Oakland, Angels, Tigers, Rockies, Detroit, Colorado, Thomson Locations: New York, San, Baltimore, Minnesota's, Washington, J.T, Kansas, Kansas City drubbed Los Angeles, Angeles, Montgomery, Texas, Arlington , Texas, Los Angeles, Anaheim , Calif, California, Anaheim, Denver

☆ MLB roundup: Cycle helps Reds run win streak to 12
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

Jhoan Duran handled the ninth inning for his 10th save as Minnesota's pitchers recorded 16 strikeouts. Pirates 3, Marlins 1Carlos Santana stroked a two-out, tiebreaking single in the ninth inning as Pittsburgh snapped a 10-game losing streak by rallying to beat Miami. The Pirates were down 1-0 entering the ninth inning before getting the best of Marlins closer A.J. Patrick Corbin (4-9) gave up seven runs on seven hits in five innings. Logan Webb (7-6) allowed four runs (three earned) in seven innings, helping the Giants to their 11th win in 12 games.

Persons: Elly De La Cruz, David Kohl, De La, Joey Votto, Collin McHugh, Alex Young, Alexis Diaz, Matt Olson, Mookie Betts, Emmet Sheehan, Angeles, Michael Busch, James Outman, Sheehan, Mauricio Dubon, Kyle Tucker, J.P, Jose Siri, Zach Eflin, Siri, Salvador Perez swatted, Nick Pratto, Zack Greinke, Trea Turner, Brandon Marsh, Bryce Harper, Taijuan Walker, Brandon Nimmo, Kodai Senga, Adolis Garcia, Joe Barlow, Anthony Rizzo, Will Smith, Michael King, Isiah Kiner, Aaron Judge, Logan Gilbert, Tom Murphy, Teoscar Hernandez, Ty France, Eugenio Suarez, Hernandez, Gilbert, Anthony Santander, Kyle Gibson, Kenta Maeda, Max Kepler, Maeda, Tommy John, Jhoan Duran, Royce Lewis, Andy Ibanez, Joey Wentz, Carlos Santana, Luis Arraez, Jesus Luzardo, Joe Musgrove, Musgrove, Seong Kim, Xander Bogaerts, Juan Soto, Michael Chavis, Patrick Corbin, Michael Conforto, Patrick Bailey, Logan Webb, Camilo Doval, Corbin Carroll, Zach Davies, Shea Langeliers, JJ Bleday, Langeliers, Oakland's Lucas Erceg, Trevor May, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Jordan Romano, George Springer, Willy Adames, Wade Miley, Miley, Jose Ramirez, Shane Bieber, Brayan Bello, Rafael Devers, Devers, Bello, Lucas Giolito, Chicago's, Tim Anderson's, Elias Diaz, Diaz, Elehuris Montero, Coco Montes, Jurickson Profar, Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Pierce Johnson, Justin Lawrence, Sam Bachman, Chris Devenski Organizations: Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves, Reds, Cincinnati, Braves, Dodgers, Astros, The Astros, Rays, Royals, Tampa Bay, Kansas City, Phillies, Mets, Philadelphia, New, Rangers, Yankees, Texas, Mariners, Orioles, Seattle, Tigers, Detroit, Pirates, Marlins, Pittsburgh, Miami, The Pirates, Padres, Nationals, San Diego, Washington, Giants, Diamondbacks, San Francisco, Arizona, Athletics, Blue Jays, Oakland, Toronto, Brewers, Cleveland, Guardians, Red Sox, White Sox, Boston, Chicago, Angels, Colorado, Los Angeles, Rockies, Thomson Locations: Cincinnati , Ohio, USA, De La Cruz, Cincinnati, Houston, France, St . Petersburg, Fla, New York, Seattle, Baltimore, Minnesota, San, Milwaukee, Los, Denver, Colorado

☆ MLB roundup: Blake Snell helps Padres avoid sweep, dump Giants
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

He gave up six runs on four hits over 3 1/3 innings with four walks and two strikeouts. He allowed just one run on seven hits and struck out five while retiring seven of the final eight batters he faced. A's starter JP Sears (1-5) went seven innings for the second straight outing. The Marlins got a career-high 13 strikeouts in seven strong innings from starter Braxton Garrett, who left with a no-decision. The win went to Huascar Brazoban (2-1), and A.J.

Persons: Blake Snell, Sergio Estrada, Gary Sanchez, Manny Machado, Seong Kim, Sanchez, Snell, Alex Wood, Patrick Bailey, Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan, Jose Berrios, Berrios, Ryan, Buxton, Bryan Woo, Woo, Gleyber Torres, Anthony Rizzo, Isiah Kiner, Aaron Judge, Kolten Wong, Ty France, Teoscar Hernandez, Cal Raleigh, Domingo, Michael Harris II, Marcell Ozuna, Bryce Elder, Raisel Iglesias, Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm, Tommy Henry, Riley Adams, Josh Bell, Myles Straw, Logan Allen, Nick Sandlin, JP, Garrett Cooper slugged, Braxton Garrett, Huascar Brazoban, Puk, Miami's Luis Arraez, Mitch Keller, Cooper's, Carmen Mlodzinski, Keller, Melendez, Yandy Diaz, Pete Fairbanks, Maikel Garcia, Aroldis Chapman, Scott Barlow, Randy Arozarena, Diaz, Shane McClanahan Organizations: San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Oracle, USA, Padres, Giants, Red Sox, Twins, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Mariners, Yankees, Seattle, Cal, Braves, Phillies, Philadelphia, 10th, Diamondbacks, Washington, The Diamondbacks, Nationals, Athletics, Cleveland, Oakland, Guardians, JP Sears, Marlins, Pirates, Miami, New York Mets, Royals, Rays, Kansas City, Tampa, Thomson Locations: San Francisco , California, USA, Diego, Boston, Minneapolis, New York, Atlanta, Arizona, Pittsburgh, Tampa, St . Petersburg, Fla

The sexism that has prevented girls from competing in sports has also prevented women from becoming youth coaches. In March, Nike launched Coaching HER in a partnership with the University of Minnesota's Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport. Fry co-founded the Strong Girls program at the University of Kansas, where young girls are assigned a female college student as their mentor. She says this approach isn't only benefit to girls, but extends to youth athletes of all genders, and female coaches as well. Nike's 20,000 female coach goal Nike is one of the few major companies directly addressing this issue.

Persons: John Donahoe, Mary Fry, Jen Welter, it's, Welter, Vanessa Garcia, Brito, Billie Jean King, Fry, Alison Oliver, … it'd, Kate Mcshane, Christina Collins, Collins, Bob Iger, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Donahoe, It's Organizations: Portland Press Herald, Nike, University of Kansas, Aspen Institute's, Olympic, University of Minnesota's, Center for Research, Girls, Sport, Aspen Institute, Tucker Center, Sports Foundation, Youth Sport, Women's Sports Foundation, Getty, Manhattanville College, Target, Disney, Bank of America, CNBC, Summit, Florida Governor Locations: Aspen, London, Hackney, Westchester County, Santa Barbara , California

☆ MLB roundup: Cubs clamp down on Rays again
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert (3-3) lasted just four innings, giving up seven runs -- five earned -- on seven hits with one walk and four strikeouts. Senga (5-3) struck out nine in a career-high seven innings. Texas starter Martin Perez gave up six runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings. Detroit's Alex Faedo (1-3) was charged with six runs on seven hits in 4 1/3 innings. Milwaukee right-hander Adrian Houser (1-1) allowed seven runs (six earned) and a career-high 11 hits in 4 1/3 innings.

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☆ These states might be the next to legalize weed
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-07 | by ( Stefan Sykes | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The state became the 22nd to legalize recreational marijuana and follows Missouri and Maryland, which did so earlier this year. Some states are even moving ahead with proposals or ballot measures to legalize weed, putting them within arms' reach of having recreational markets. These are the states that have a chance to legalize adult-use marijuana in the coming years. OhioOhio may vote on whether to legalize recreational marijuana in November. Haren said the proposal also plans to build upon Ohio's medical marijuana program and issue additional adult use licenses to new companies.

☆ MLB roundup: Dodgers stun Phillies on walk-off slam
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +13 min

Brandon Drury also hit a homer for the Angels, who won for the sixth time in their last eight games. Starter Seth Lugo (3-2) held the Reds to one run on seven hits over six innings to earn the win. Pfaadt, a touted pitching prospect, went 4 2/3 innings and allowed nine hits -- four of which were home runs -- and seven runs. Texas starter Andrew Heaney allowed six runs on four hits in 4 2/3 innings, with four walks and five strikeouts. Losing pitcher Eric Lauer (3-3) allowed four runs -- all unearned -- on four hits and struck out six in 4 2/3 innings.

Government officials, worried about a constrained labor force in a state where population growth has stalled, have taken a cover-the-waterfront approach. After raising starting wages from $17 an hour to around $24 and overhauling hiring strategies, Drees still has 200 open jobs at this and two nearby facilities, where he is hoping to add to current staffing of 1,200. That reshuffling may be one reason the Fed is finding it harder than expected to slow a job market struggling to match workers into open positions. Minnesota has had a particularly large imbalance: The 12-month moving average of available positions last year reached 2.75 for every unemployed person. "Nowadays you look online and there are just hundreds of day-shift job positions," he said.

The dispute concerns Minnesota's tax regime under which the state takes "absolute title" of a property if an owner fails to pay property taxes for five years. Tyler's attorneys said in a court filing that 13 other states have similar policies that let government or private investors benefit when collecting delinquent property taxes. She owed $15,000, including roughly $2,300 in property taxes, as well as penalties, interests and costs. States have long permitted forfeitures of an entire property for neglecting to pay taxes, which are a reasonable condition of property ownership, the county said. Rulings in this case and any others not yet decided by the Supreme Court are due by the end of June.

☆ MLB roundup: Astros drop Rays to 14-1 at home
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +13 min

Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer, Ke'Bryan Hayes a two-run double and Carlos Santana and Austin Hedges an RBI single apiece for the Pirates. Texas built a six-run lead before Nick Senzel put Cincinnati on the scoreboard with an RBI single in the seventh inning. Ruiz's homer and Joey Meneses' RBI single in the third against Jose Butto (0-1) provided an early cushion for Gray. The Brewers got single runs in the third and fourth, then pulled within 4-3 when Rowdy Tellez opened the sixth with his eighth homer. With two outs during Chicago's four-run eighth, Gomes lined an RBI single to right field for his fifth career four-hit game.

☆ MLB roundup: Clayton Kershaw blanks Mets, gets 200th win
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +13 min

Martinez hit two home runs in his first multi-homer game with the Dodgers and the 19th of his career. In addition to his milestone win, Kershaw (3-1) also improved to 11-0 in 17 career regular-season starts against the Mets. Mets starter Tylor Megill (3-1) gave up three runs on seven hits over five innings. Bassitt (2-2) allowed three hits and walked one batter while notching five strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings. Philadelphia chased Lance Lynn (0-2) with one out in the sixth; he allowed five runs on 10 hits, fanning seven.

☆ Dominion wasn't here to save democracy — it just wanted money from Fox News
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-18 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Fox News detractors wanted Dominion's lawsuit against Fox News to move forward for democracy's sake. "PLEASE Dominion --- Do not settle with Fox! The election technology company filed a civil defamation lawsuit against Fox News and its parent company, Fox Corporation, and asked for $1.6 billion. But just because Fox settled Dominion's lawsuit doesn't mean it's now free of legal risk. "Smartmatic remains committed to clearing its name, recouping the significant damage done to the company, and holding Fox accountable for undermining democracy."

☆ MLB roundup: Phillies score 9 in first, bash 23 hits to rout Reds
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

Lopez allowed two runs and seven hits in six innings. Both were 2-for-4 as Boston finished with seven hits. Alcantara (1-2) allowed seven hits and five runs (four earned) in six innings for the Marlins. Alek Manoah (1-1) allowed seven runs, nine hits and four walks in 4 2/3 innings for the Blue Jays. Castillo allowed two hits, didn't walk a batter and struck out nine over seven innings.

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