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Another off-year election, another good night for Democrats – a rejoinder to a spate of recent polls showing alarming 2024 prospects for President Joe Biden. In Election Day’s marquee contests – the Kentucky gubernatorial race, Virginia’s legislative elections and a pro-abortion-rights ballot measure in Ohio – Democrats notched victories. Beyond that, “the real test was Trump’s ability to move voters in a state race,” Cross says. Tate Reeves won a second term – though the race was relatively close for a deep red state. In the secretary of state race, incumbent Michael Watson, a Republican, outran Reeves by more than 8 points in defeating Democrat Ty Pinkins.

Persons: Democrats –, Joe Biden, Andy Beshear, Daniel Cameron, Kentucky’s, Beshear, Biden, Cameron, Glenn Youngkin, ”, Roe, Wade, Beshear’s, Al Cross, Cross, “ I’m, Rich Meagher, Youngkin, “, Paul Beck, Daniel McCaffery, Carolyn Carluccio, Larry Ceisler, Micah Rasmussen, Rider, –, Tate Reeves, Democrat Brandon Presley, Elvis Presley, Reeves, Democrat hasn’t, Presley, Jim Hood, “ Reeves, Steve Rozman, Donald Trump’s, Reeves “, ” Rozman, Republican Russell Coleman, Pamela Stevenson, Michael Adams –, Buddy Wheatley, Lynn Fitch, Democrat Greta Kemp Martin, Michael Watson, outran Reeves, Ty Pinkins, Mark Brewer Organizations: Democrats, Kentucky gubernatorial, Democratic, Republican, GOP, University of Kentucky’s Institute for Rural Journalism, Macon College, Senate, Republicans, Ohio State University, Rebovich Institute for New, Democrat, Public Service Commission, Mississippi, College, University of Maine Locations: Ohio, Kentucky, In Virginia, Letcher, Perry County, Hazard, Breathitt County, Jackson, Virginia, Randolph, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ”, New Jersey, Jersey, Rebovich Institute for New Jersey, Mississippi, Maine

New York CNN —Hollywood actors have reached a tentative agreement with the major film and television studios to end their historic strike, the actors union announced Wednesday. While the writers’ strike was resolved in September, production has remained shuttered as the actors continued to strike and negotiate their contract. But the actors’ contract negotiations didn’t last long, breaking down on Oct. 11 before returning later in the month. By the end of October, it appeared the actors’ strike was approaching its final scene. But Hollywood actors have not appeared on their shows to promote their movies during the actors strike.

Persons: Fran Drescher, “, ” Drescher, ’, ”, we’ve, AMPTP, Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, ” Bass, George Clooney, Tyler Perry, AFTRA, “ We’re, WGA’s, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, Seth Meyers – Organizations: New, New York CNN, Hollywood, Alliance, Television Producers, SAG, Writers Guild of America, didn’t, CNN, Angeles Mayor, Writers Guild, WGA Locations: New York, Los Angeles, ”

☆ Exclusive: Amazon previews FTC defense at companywide meeting
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Greg Bensinger | Thomson Reuters | Greg Bensinger Joined Reuters As A Technology Correspondent In Focusing On The World'S Largest Technology Companies. He Was Previously A Member Of The New York Times Editorial Board | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Nov 7 (Reuters) - Amazon.com's (AMZN.O) top lawyer on Tuesday previewed the broad outlines of the company's possible defense against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against the retailer, at a private companywide meeting. The lawsuit, which was joined by 17 state attorneys general, was filed in federal court in Seattle and follows a four-year investigation into the company's practices. The agency asked the court to issue a permanent injunction ordering Amazon to stop what it called unlawful conduct. Amazon has said it disagrees with the FTC and would defend itself in court. "The whole complaint is based on a very constrained and manufactured view that Amazon is a monopoly," said Zapolsky.

Persons: David Zapolsky, Taylor Swift, Zapolsky, Andy Jassy, Ty Rogers, Greg Bensinger, Kenneth Li, Matthew Lewis Organizations: U.S . Federal Trade, Reuters, Amazon, U.S . Federal Trade Commission, Big Tech, FTC, Thomson Locations: Seattle, San Francisco

☆ Trump's free speech defense may fall short in election subversion trial
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Andrew Goudsward | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Trump’s defense lawyers, in a flurry of legal motions, have argued that the case by Special Counsel Jack Smith "attempts to criminalize core political speech and political advocacy." At trial, legal experts say Trump will likely not be allowed to argue to a jury that his conduct was protected by his First Amendment right to free speech because such legal questions are resolved by the judge. Those claims complement his political case as an anti-establishment crusader whose movement is opposed by powerful foes seeking to silence him. Criminal defendants can use the defense to argue they sought legal opinions and did not intend to break the law. Three former Trump lawyers have already pleaded guilty in Georgia, including Kenneth Chesebro, who drafted memos crafting the fake elector scheme.

Persons: Donald Trump, Octavio Jones, Jack Smith, Trump, Democrat Joe Biden, Trump . Trump, Jonathan Turley, Mike Pence, “ He’s, ”, Ty Cobb, “, Arthur Engoron, Mr Kise, Engoron, Christopher Kise, Tanya Chutkan, Kristy Parker, ” Trump, William Barr, Kenneth Chesebro, Andrew Goudsward, Scott Malone, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: U.S, Republican, Florida Freedom Summit, Gaylord, Convention, REUTERS, Rights, Democrat, Trump ., George Washington University, Trump, Protect Democracy, Capitol, Prosecutors, Thomson Locations: Florida, Kissimmee , Florida, U.S, Washington, New York, Georgia

☆ Trump wants to use the DOJ to probe high-profile critics if he wins a second term in 2024, report says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-05 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Former President Trump is mapping out ways to probe high-profile critics in a potential second term, per WaPo. Trump reportedly wants to see the DOJ investigate Bill Barr, John Kelly, Mark Milley, and Ty Cobb. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementFormer President Donald Trump and his associates have begun outlining proposals for utilizing the federal government to target some of the ex-president's highest-profile critics should he secure a second term next year, according to The Washington Post.

Persons: Trump, Bill Barr, John Kelly, Mark Milley, Ty Cobb, —, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Trump's, willy, Saikrishna Prakash, Kelly, Barr, Cobb Organizations: Trump, Service, The Washington Post, Department of, Trump —, White, Joint Chiefs, Staff, FBI, Department of Justice, Justice Department, Critics, University of Virginia School of Law, CNN Locations: Washington, Milley, Lago

Five Black candidates are running for statewide office, from agriculture commissioner to secretary of state. A common complaint is about a purging of voter rolls that has caused problems for Black voters as recently as this year’s August primary. Many other states in recent years have taken steps to reinstate voting rights for former felons. Critics also said it was another way to make it harder for Black voters to elect candidates of their choice. That sentiment is especially strong on college campuses, a focal point of several of the Black candidates running for statewide office.

Persons: JACKSON, Tiffany Wilburn, ” Wilburn, Wilburn, “, ”, Glennard Warren, Robert Bradford, “ We’ve, Taylor Turnage, I’ve, ‘ You’re, they’re, it’s, carjacking, what’s, Danyelle Holmes, Marvin King, Jackson, Tate Reeves, Brandon Presley, Critics, Ty Pinkins, Austin Crudup, Emily Wagster Pettus, Gary Fields, Jonathan Logan Organizations: Black, Republicans, Democratic, Mississippi, U.S, Supreme, Circuit, University of Mississippi, Republican Gov, Republican, Legislature, Jackson, Mississippi Supreme, Jackson State University, Associated Press, Jonathan Logan Family Foundation, AP Locations: Miss, Black, Jackson, Mississippi, Vicksburg, Tougaloo, In Mississippi, Jackson , Mississippi, Washington

Christopher Bell was set to represent JGR in the championship four, but rumors were flying that the entire organization might pull out of the race. Coy Gibbs, the vice chairman of the organization, son of team owner Joe Gibbs and Ty's father, had been found dead in his hotel room that morning and the team was in chaos. Joey Logano won the race and his second title, while Bell finished a distant 10th in the race and third in the championship standings. Stevens felt once the race began the team was able to focus on trying to win the title. If you have a weak part of your race team, the playoffs will find it.”___AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing

Persons: Joe Gibbs, Gibbs, Ty Gibbs, Christopher Bell, Coy Gibbs, Ty's, ”, Adam Stevens, Stevens, Kyle Busch, Bell, Joey Logano, “, ” Bell, you've, ” Stevens, Ryan Blaney, William Byron, Kyle Larson, Larson, Blaney, Byron, J.D, Coy, Heather, Busch, we’ve, ” Gibbs Organizations: Phoenix Raceway, JGR, Bell, Toyota Locations: AVONDALE, Ariz, prepping

Steve Beshear – faces Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron, a protege of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. In Mississippi, Republican Lynn Fitch is seeking a second term against Greta Kemp Martin, the litigation director of Disability Rights Mississippi. Democratic attorney Lindsey Cheek won the other runoff slot by taking 23% of the all-party primary vote. In Mississippi, Republican incumbent Michael Watson is seeking a second term and should easily defeat Democrat Ty Pinkins. She will face Democratic attorney, accountant, and small business owner Gwen Collins-Greenup, who finished second in the primary.

Persons: — it’s, Kentuckians, Andy Beshear, Jeff Landry, Beshear, Steve Beshear –, Daniel Cameron, Mitch McConnell, Kentucky’s, He’s, Cameron, Tate Reeves, Brandon Presley, Elvis Presley, Presley, Reeves, Democrat hasn’t, Jim Hood, Glenn Youngkin’s, Winsome Sears, Youngkin, Phil Murphy, Democratic Sen, Robert Menendez, Joe Biden, Max Baer, Carolyn Carluccio, Daniel McCaffery, Donald Trump, wouldn’t, Roe, Wade, Ohio’s, Sen, Bernie Sanders of, Janet Mills, Russell Coleman, McConnell, Pamela Stevenson, Republican Lynn Fitch, Greta Kemp Martin, Fitch, Liz Murrill, Landry, Lindsey Cheek, Michael Adams, Buddy Wheatley, Adams, Michael Watson, Ty Pinkins, Shuwaski Young, Young, Kyle Ardoin, Nancy Landry, Gwen Collins, Greenup Organizations: Democratic Gov, Democratic, Republican, Gubernatorial, Gov, Lean Democratic, Republican Gov, Public Service Commission, Democrat, Mississippi, Public, Impact Research, Lean Republican, State Legislative, Virginia, GOP, Senate, Republicans, House, George Mason University, Assembly, , New Jersey Republicans, Pleas, Superior Court, Ohio, Sierra Club, AFL, of Commerce, Avangrid Inc, Trump, Air Force, Disability Rights Mississippi, State, Iraq Locations: Mississippi, Virginia, Republican . New Jersey, Garden, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maine, In Kentucky, Republican Mississippi, U.S, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, Washington, New Jersey, , New Jersey, Montgomery County, In Ohio, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Massachusetts, Texas, Kentucky, Louisiana, State Kentucky, In Mississippi

“Just trying to make the play,” Seager said. YOUNG AND CLEAN(UP)Texas' Evan Carter became the fourth-youngest player to hit cleanup in a World Series game at 21 years, 62 days. BEEN A WHILEThis was the first World Series game played at Chase Field since Nov. 4, 2001, when the Diamondbacks beat the Yankees 3-2 in Game 7 after Luis Gonzalez's walk-off hit against Mariano Rivera clinched the series. The D-backs lost Monday for the first time in the World Series at Chase Field. BIG SWINGThere have been 62 previous instances in World Series history when the series was tied at 1-1 after Game 2.

Persons: — Corey Seager, Max Scherzer, Scherzer, Adolis, “ We’re, ” Seager, “, Seager —, —, Brandon Pfaadt, Christian Walker, García, Jon Gray, Josh Sborz, Aroldis Chapman, José Leclerc, ”, Marcus Semien, “ Adolis, haven’t, ” Gray, Leclerc, Gray, Emmanuel Rivera, Chapman, Geraldo Perdomo, Corbin Carroll, Seager, Ketel, Marcus, Walker, Pfaadt, Tommy Pham, Tony Perezchica, Torey Lovullo, Alek Thomas, Josh Jung, Thomas, he'll, Evan Carter, Bruce Bochy, Carter, Miguel Cabrera, Ty Cobb, Juan Soto, Luis Gonzalez's, Mariano Rivera, Lovullo, “ Don Drysdale, “ It’s, ” Drysdale, of Famer Sandy Koufax, Bochy, ___ Organizations: PHOENIX, Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chase, Diamondbacks, Chase Field, Ketel Marte, Rangers, Yankees, NEXT, Los Angeles Dodgers, of Famer, Dodgers Locations: Texas, Arizona, ” Texas, Semien, Southern California

The Employee Retention Credit was intended to be a financial lifeline to small businesses struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic. Innovation Refunds — a consulting firm that focuses on the ERC — was one of the most visible advertisers during the tax credit's heyday. How Innovation Refunds worksOn its website, Innovation Refunds makes it clear it is not a tax professional. Innovation Refunds markets to clients, determines if they are viable candidates for the credit and then collects businesses' documentation. Some former employees said this could insulate Innovation Refunds from potential liability if ineligible businesses claimed the credit.

Persons: Danny Werfel, Andrew Kelly, Howard Makler, Ty Burrell, Burrell, Rob Domenico, Werfel, Tom Williams, Makler, Kate Rogers, Domenico, Slack, Jenn McCabe, Armanino Organizations: Companies, ERC, Internal Revenue Service, IRS, ERC —, CNBC, Reuters, CPA, Senate, Washington , D.C, CQ, Inc, Getty, LinkedIn, Justice Locations: New York, Washington ,, Des Moines

☆ Leafs, Stars off to strong starts entering head-to-head meeting
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

During the Maple Leafs' current five-game road trip, Joseph Woll is making a strong case to potentially take over the No. He's come back, he's healthy, he's making it look easy. Jason Robertson, who scored 46 goals last season, scored his first of the season on Tuesday and added an assist. "You think he's probably going to shoot," Woll said. Tuesday's start was the second of the season for Woll and was scheduled even before his relief outing on Saturday.

Persons: Joseph Woll, Woll, Ilya Samsonov, Sheldon Keefe, Jake Oettinger, Peter DeBoer, He's, DeBoer, Tyler Seguin, Matt Duchene, Ty Dellandrea, Jamie Benn, Wyatt Johnston, Mason Marchment, Radek Faksa, Craig Smith, Jason Robertson, Johnston, Thomas Harley, Duchene, Alex Ovechkin, Auston Matthews, Morgan Rielly, William Nylander, John Tavares, Keefe Organizations: Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay, Dallas, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh, Dadonov, Capitals, Woll, Toronto, Thomson Locations: Toronto, Washington

☆ MLB roundup: J.P. Crawford belts slam as M's blast Rangers
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Yandy Diaz hit a two-run homer for the Rays, who have clinched the first AL wild-card berth. It was a costly defeat for the Cubs, who have lost four in a row to see their National League wild-card hopes fade. Zach McKinstry blasted a two-run homer, Spencer Torkelson hit a solo homer and Parker Meadows contributed a two-run triple. Wilmer Flores had a solo homer and an RBI single for the Giants. Closer Josh Hader allowed a solo homer in the ninth but regrouped to earn his 33rd save.

Persons: J.P, Crawford, Steven Bisig, Ty France, Josh Rojas, Brock Burke, Trent Thornton, Nathan Eovaldi, Alejandro Kirk, Bo Bichette, Tampa Bay . Brandon Belt, Matt Chapman, Yusei Kikuchi, Yandy Diaz, Aaron Civale, Jose Abreu, Jose Urquidy, Alex Bregman, Gabriel Moreno, Zac Gallen, Carlos Santana, Blake Perkins, William Contreras, Caleb Boushley, Jose Cuas, Nick Pivetta, Garrett Whitlock, Whitlock, Trevor Story, Jordan Westburg's, Ryan Mountcastle's, Tyler Freeman, Bo Naylor, Brayan Rocchio, Cal Quantrill, Emmanuel Clase, Miguel Cabrera, Zach McKinstry, Spencer Torkelson, Parker Meadows, Ryan Jeffers, Max Kepler, Michael A, Taylor, Trevor Larnach, Kyle Farmer, Kody Funderburk, Alan Trejo, Brendan Rodgers, Elehuris Montero, Nolan Jones, Charlie Blackmon, Sean Bouchard, Josh Bell, Jake Burger, Jazz Chisholm, Huascar Brazoban, Tanner Scott, Endy Rodriguez, Colin Selby, Carter Kieboom, Dominic Smith, Lane Thomas, Keibert Ruiz, Jake Alu, Ozzie Albies, Forrest Wall, Martinez, Kai Correa, Gabe Kapler, Will Smith, Freddie Freeman, Lance Lynn, Wilmer Flores, Keaton Winn, Nick Martinez, Josh Hader, Trent Grisham, Xander Bogaerts, Yoan Moncada, Carlos Perez, Dylan, Nick Martini, Christian Encarnacion, Strand, Louis, Jonathan India, Tyler Stephenson socked, Spencer Steer, Noelvi Marte, Brandon Williamson, Carson Spiers, Carlos Rodon, Maikel Garcia, Salvador Perez, Perez, Kyle Isbel, Jordan Lyles, Aaron Judge, Austin Wells, Mickey Moniak, Davis Daniel, Connie Mack, Chase Silseth, Oakland's Ken Waldichuk Organizations: Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Mobile, American League West, Mariners, Rangers, Houston Astros, Seattle, Blue Jays, Rays, Toronto, Tampa, American League, Astros, Diamondbacks, Arizona, Phoenix, Houston, AL West, National League, Miami, Brewers, Cubs, Milwaukee, Chicago, Red Sox, Orioles, Boston, Baltimore, American League East, Tigers, Cleveland, Detroit, Rockies, Minnesota, Colorado, The American League Central, Twins, Marlins, Pirates, Pittsburgh, League, Nationals, Braves, Washington, National League East, Minnesota Twins, Dodgers, Giants, San Francisco, Padres, White Sox, San Diego, Chicago . White Sox, Reds, Cardinals, Cincinnati, St, Miami Marlins, Royals, Yankees, Kansas City, New, Athletics, Los Angeles, Oakland, Philadelphia A's, of Fame, Angels, Thomson Locations: Seattle , Washington, USA, Texas, Tampa Bay . Brandon, Houston, Toronto, Detroit, Cleveland, Denver, Colorado, Miami, Atlanta, Angeles, San, San Diego, New York, pinstripes, Anaheim , Calif

ET]A grand jury has indicted Duane Keith “Keffe D” Davis on charges of murder with use of a deadly weapon in connection with the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, Las Vegas authorities announced. ET]An arrest has been made in Las Vegas in connection with the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, a law enforcement source tells CNN. Shakur was shot and killed while leaving a boxing match on the Las Vegas Strip. A home searched by Las Vegas police is seen on Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Henderson, Nevada. When police searched Davis’ wife’s home in July, they seized a copy of the memoir Davis authored detailing street gang life and the murder of Shakur.

Persons: Duane Keith “ Keffe, ” Davis, Tupac Shakur, Duane Keith Davis, “, Henderson, Shakur, Ty ONeil, Davis, Davis ’, Marion ‘ Suge, Knight, bro, ” Tupac’s, Mopreme Shakur, ” Organizations: CNN, Vegas, Las Vegas Metro Police Department, Las, Row Records Locations: Las Vegas, Henderson , Nevada

☆ Mariners stay in race with win over Astros
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/54] Sep 26, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) steps into the dugout prior to the game against the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 27 - George Kirby pitched six scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners bolstered their flagging playoff hopes with a 6-2 victory against the visiting Houston Astros on Tuesday night. The Mariners scored twice in the third and added three runs in the fifth, both times helped by Houston errors. After a walk to J.P. Crawford, Julio Rodriguez hit a sacrifice fly to left to make it 2-0. France hit a solo shot to left-center with two outs in the eighth off Ryne Stanek.

Persons: Julio Rodriguez, Steven Bisig, George Kirby, Ty France, Justin Topa, Kirby, Yainer Diaz, Chas McCormick, Jeremy Pena, Matt Brash, Jon Singleton, Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Andres Munoz, Altuve, McCormick, Pena, Houston's Cristian Javier, Mike Ford, Josh Rojas, Crawford, Rojas, Rodriguez, Rafael Montero, Cal Raleigh, Kyle Tucker's, Teoscar Hernandez, Ryne Organizations: Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, Mobile, Mariners, Houston, Astros, Texas Rangers, AL West, Kirby, nab Ford, Ford, Cal, Raleigh, Thomson Locations: Seattle , Washington, USA, Houston, France

☆ MLB roundup: Brewers clinch NL Central despite loss to Cards
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Brewers starter Adrian Houser (7-5) allowed four runs on three hits in five innings, striking out five and walking two. Aaron Nola pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed four hits and one run with eight strikeouts and no walks. Red Sox starter Tanner Houck (5-10) allowed seven runs (six earned) on 10 hits over three innings. White Sox starter Jose Urena (0-7) allowed seven runs (four earned) and four hits in four innings. Los Angeles starter Bobby Miller (11-4) allowed two runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out nine in seven innings.

Persons: Miles Mikolas, Michael McLoone, Drew VerHagen, Ryan Helsley, Adrian Houser, Carlos Santana, Johan Rojas, Rojas, Brandon Marsh, Aaron Nola, Jeff Hoffman, Henry Davis, Bryan Reynolds, Mitch Keller, Matt Wallner, Alex Kirilloff, Donovan Solano, Christian Vazquez, Seth Brown, Connie Mack, Nolan Jones, Brendan Rodgers, Chase Anderson, Tyler Kinley, Jason Heyward, Caleb Ferguson, Elly De La Cruz, De La Cruz, Christian Encarnacion, Strand, TJ Friedl, Spencer Steer, Cleveland's Bo Naylor, Kole Calhoun, Andres Gimenez, Gunnar Henderson, Kyle Bradish, Yennier Cano, Josiah Gray, Keibert Ruiz, Luis Garcia, Akil Baddoo, Parker Meadows, Spencer Torkelson, Jason Foley, Salvador Perez, Nick Pratto, Nick Loftin, Zack Greinke, Austin Wells, Clay Holmes, Jordan Romano, Kevin Gausman, Manuel Margot, Rene Pinto, Zach Eflin, Enmanuel Valdez, Harold Ramirez's, Jonathan Aranda, Valdez, Tanner Houck, Seiya Suzuki, Sean Murphy, Suzuki, Matt Olson, Drew Smyly, Brad Hand, Raisel Iglesias, Christian Walker, Ketel Marte, Marte, Eloy Jimenez, Andrew Benintendi, Andrew Vaughn, White, Jose Urena, Freddie Freeman, James Outman, Max Muncy, Enrique Hernandez, Bobby Miller, Elehuris Montero, Charlie Blackmon, Ryan Feltner, Brandon Drury, Reid Detmers, Michael Stefanic, Eduardo Escobar, Corey Seager, Bruce Bochy, George Kirby, Ty France, Cal, Cristian Javier, Juan Soto, Seth Lugo, Lugo, Josh Hader, Wilmer Flores, John Brebbia, Soto's, Soto, Ryan Walker Organizations: Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee, Brewers, National League Central, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta, Cards, Phillies, Pirates, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Athletics, Minnesota, Oakland, American League Central Division, Twins, Philadelphia Athletics, Rockies, Dodgers, Colorado, Los Angeles, Reds, Cincinnati, Orioles, Baltimore, AL East, Nationals, Washington, Tigers, Royals, Detroit, Kansas, Royals . Kansas City, Yankees, Blue Jays, New York, Toronto, Rays, Red Sox, Tampa Bay, Boston, The Rays, Boston . Red Sox, Braves, Cubs, Chicago, NL, Miami Marlins, New York Mets, Diamondbacks, White Sox, Arizona, Angeles, Los, The Dodgers, Rangers, Detmers, Mariners, Astros, Seattle, Houston, Kirby, Padres, Giants, Thomson Locations: Milwaukee , Wisconsin, USA, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Oakland, Los, Denver, Cleveland, Washington, Chicago . Arizona, Colorado, Los Angeles, Angeles, Texas, Anaheim , Calif, Houston, Cal Raleigh, France, Diego, San Francisco

☆ MLB roundup: Lowly Royals finish 3-game sweep of Astros
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +12 min

Padres right-hander Michael Wacha (13-4) gave up two runs on six hits and a walk with six strikeouts in seven innings. The Diamondbacks won for the sixth time in seven games and remained a half-game ahead of the Chicago Cubs for the National League's second wild-card spot. The Yankees were officially eliminated from the AL playoff race with seven games remaining. He issued two walks and allowed seven hits. He allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk with four strikeouts.

Persons: Nelson Velazquez, Troy, Hunter Brown, Brown, Alex Marsh, Seven Cruz, Marsh, James McArthur, George Springer's, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, Trevor Richards, Isaac Paredes, Harold Ramirez, Kyle Gibson, Gibson, Danny Coulombe, Jon Berti, Josh Bell, Miami bashed, Bryan De La Cruz, Jazz Chisholm, William Contreras, Carlos Santana, Tyrone Taylor, Marcus Semien, Adolis Garcia, Leody Taveras, Mitch Garver, Nick Castellanos, Realmuto, Castellanos, Bryce Harper, Cristopher Sanchez, Juan Soto, Louis, Michael Wacha, Drew Rom, Mike Clevinger, Elvis Andrus, Wilyer Abreu, Adam Duvall, TJ Friedl, Christian Encarnacion, Strand, Jack Suwinski, Jason Delay, Quinn Priester, Zac Gallen, Spencer Strider, Ryan Jeffers, Jorge Polanco, Max Kepler, Matt Wallner, Trevor Larnach, Kepler, Joe Ryan, Brandon Drury, Zach Neto, Randal Grichuk, Eduardo Rodriguez, Spencer Torkelson, Miguel Cabrera's, Cabrera, Rodriguez, Jason Foley, Alex Lange, JP, Shea Langeliers, Patrick Wisdom, Seiya Suzuki, Ty Blach, Yan Gomes, Wisdom, Blach, Jacob Young, Jackson Rutledge, Rutledge, Young, Jake Alu, Joey Meneses, Allan Winans, Sean Murphy, Kevin Pillar, Forrest Wall, Chris Taylor, Amed Rosario, Taylor, Camilo Doval Organizations: Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros, Royals, Astros, American League West, Houston, Blue Jays, Rays, Tampa, Orioles, Baltimore, American League, Cleveland, Tampa Bay Rays, AL East, Marlins, Brewers, Miami, Milwaukee, Chicago Cubs, National League . Miami, Chicago, Colorado Rockies, Central, Rangers, Mariners, Texas, The Rangers, Seattle, The Mariners, Kansas City, Phillies, Mets, Philadelphia, League, New York, Miami Marlins, NL, Padres, Cardinals, San, White Sox, Red Sox, Boston, Yankees, Reds, Pirates, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Diamondbacks, Arizona, Gallen, Atlanta Braves, National, AL, Twins, Angels . Tigers, Athletics, Detroit, Oakland, Tigers, JP Sears, Cubs, Rockies, Nationals, Braves, Washington, Atlanta, Nationals Park, Dodgers, Giants, National League, Thomson Locations: Houston , Texas, USA, Troy Taormina, St . Petersburg, Fla, Seattle, Arlington , Texas . Texas, Semien, Texas, Houston, San Diego, Pittsburgh, New, Arizona, Minnesota, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Oakland, Colorado, San Francisco

Wallace moved up three spots to ninth in the standings, still one below the cutoff line when this round is done. Byron finished 1.863 seconds ahead of Chastain for his sixth win of the season, the most in the Cup series. For the first time since Texas opened in 1997, the race wasn't scheduled for 501 miles, and was 100 miles shorter. He finished only 73 laps and was 34th in the 36-car field, dropping from sixth to 12th in the playoff standings. Blaney and Buescher finished second and third in that race that had 57 lead changes among 21 drivers.

Persons: — William Byron, Texas Motor Speedway, Bubba Wallace, Chase Briscoe, Byron, Wallace, Ross Chastain, Chastain, Kyle Larson, Wallace hadn't, Larson, Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick, Hendrick, Denny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs, Ty Gibbs, Chris Bueshcher, Christopher Bell, BUSCH, Kyle Busch, didn't, Richard Childress, “, Something's, it's, ” Busch, Busch, Austin Dillon’s, Todd Gilliland, Ford, Blaney, Buescher Organizations: Texas Motor, NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports, Texas, Chevrolet, Talladega, Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, Talladega Superspeedway Locations: Texas, Charlotte

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jalen Milroe and Alabama's offense busted out of the doldrums in the second half and the 13th-ranked Crimson Tide's defense was strong throughout in a 24-10 victory over No. The result was Alabama's eighth straight win over Ole Miss, but not the kind of performance that assuaged concerns about the shaky offensive play. Milroe completed 17 of 21 passes for 225 yards with a touchdown and an interception. McCellan ran 14 times for 94 yards to outgain Ole Miss star Quinshon Judkins (13 carries for 56 yards.) REBELS REINFORCEMENTSOle Miss got reinforcements from two offensive transfers to help make up for the absence of injured receiver Tre Harris (knee).

Persons: Milroe, Jalen Hale, Ty Simpson, Jase McClellan's, Jaxson Dart, Dart, Dayton Wade, McCellan, outgain Ole, Quinshon Judkins, Dallas Turner, Ole, Tulane — couldn't, Tre Harris, Zakhari Franklin Organizations: Crimson, South Florida, Rebels, Southeastern Conference, Ole Miss, Tulane —, UP NEXT Alabama, Mississippi State, LSU, SEC, AP Locations: TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Mississippi, Alabama, Dart . Alabama, UP

☆ Rangers take AL West lead by holding off Mariners
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

September 23 - Rookie Evan Carter slugged a three-run homer and Corey Seager hit a solo shot to help the Texas Rangers notch an 8-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series at Arlington, Texas. Mitch Garver contributed a two-run single as Texas (85-68) moved into first place in the American League West by a half-game over the Houston Astros (85-69) and a full game over the Mariners (84-69). Cal Raleigh crushed a three-run homer for the Mariners, who fell to 1-6 against the Rangers this season. Friday's contest was the first of seven meetings in 10 games between the Rangers and Mariners to end the season. Eugenio Suarez hit a two-out single in the ninth to bring the Mariners within 8-5 before Jarred Kelenic walked to load the bases.

Persons: Evan Carter slugged, Corey Seager, Mitch Garver, Cal Raleigh, Eugenio Suarez, Jarred Kelenic, Aroldis Chapman, Ty France, Dane Dunning, Seattle's Bryce Miller, Seager, Jonah Heim, Leody Taveras, Carter, Nathaniel Lowe's, Heim, Tayler Saucedo, Trent Thornton, J.P . Crawford, Julio Rodriguez, Josh Rojas, Chris Stratton Organizations: Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, American League West, Houston Astros, Mariners, Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Texas, Seattle, Raleigh, Thomson Locations: Arlington , Texas, Texas, Seattle, Houston

Not yet this season in what is shaping up for a wild West finish in the American League. That is one more win than the Mariners and Rangers — all three teams have 68 losses. The Astros pretty comfortably won each of the last five AL West titles determined over full 162-game schedules, including by 16 games last season. Texas, already ensured its first winning record since 2016, led the AL West for 148 of the season’s first 149 days through Aug. 26. While only 1-5 against Texas so far, the Mariners have won eight of 10 against the Astros.

Persons: Dusty Baker, we’ve, ” Baker, “, Ty France, ”, Jose Altuve, “ It’s, Bruce Bochy, I’d, Cy Young, Jacob deGrom, hasn't, Max Scherzer, Adolis Garcia, Josh Jung, Julio Rodriguez, Marcus Semien, M's, Scott Servais, you’ve, “ We’ve, Nathaniel Lowe, Janie McCauley, Kristie Rieken, ___ Organizations: Houston Astros, American League, Astros, AL West, Seattle, Mariners, ” Mariners, Houston, Rangers, AL, Kansas City, NL, Arizona, Boston, The Mariners, Texas, Toronto, AP Locations: ARLINGTON , Texas, Texas, Toronto, Baltimore, Kansas, Seattle, San Francisco, Oakland

The Vikings sent a 2026 conditional sixth-round draft pick to the Rams for Akers and a 2026 conditional seventh-round pick in the deal, which was pending Akers passing a physical. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, offensive coordinator Wes Phillips and quarterbacks coach Chris O'Hara were Rams assistants during Akers' first two years there. He was sent away from the team at midseason while the Rams tried to trade him. But after the Rams put the second-year player Williams ahead of him in the pecking order, they renewed their attempt to trade Akers. I think sometimes it boils down to, ‘All right, is it a fit?’” McVay said on Monday after confirming the Rams were again trying to deal Akers.

Persons: Cam Akers, Kyren Williams, Akers, Achilles, Kevin O'Connell, Wes Phillips, Chris O'Hara, Sony Michel, Sean McVay's, ” Akers, Williams, ” McVay, Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison, Ty Chandler, Myles Gaskin, O'Connell, Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson, ___ Organizations: Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams, Vikings, Rams, Akers, Florida State, Sony, NFL, Philadelphia Locations: EAGAN, Minn, Florida

☆ MLB roundup: Adam Wainwright beats Brewers for 200th win
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Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 19 - Adam Wainwright scattered four hits over seven innings and earned his 200th career victory as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Monday. Starter Freddy Peralta (12-9) allowed one run on four hits in six innings for the Brewers (84-66). Ty Blach (3-2) yielded seven runs in 3 2/3 innings. The Nationals dropped the opener of their final homestand of the season, giving them six defeats in the past seven games. Woo (4-4) started a major league game in Oakland for the first time, miles from where he starred at Alameda High School.

Persons: Adam Wainwright, Jeff Curry, Wainwright, Bob Gibson, Jesse Haines, John King, Ryan Helsley, Willson Contreras, Freddy Peralta, Zack Wheeler, Wheeler, Johan Rojas, Bryce Harper, Realmuto, Nick Castellanos, Kyle Schwarber, Kyle Wright, Cedric Mullins socked, Mullins, Ryan Pressly, Ryan O'Hearn, Austin Hays, O'Hearn, Jason Verlander, John Means, Garrett Cooper, Luis Campusano, Eguy Rosario, Brenton Doyle flied, Josh Hader, Michael Wacha, Ty Blach, Nolan Jones, Brendan Rodgers, Jones, Martinez, Miguel Rojas, Lance Lynn, Jake Rogers, Eduardo Rodriguez, Drew Waters, Trevor Stephan, Waters, Jackson Kowar, James McArthur, Andres Gimenez, Gabriel Arias, Connor Phillips, Phillips, Royce Lewis, Alex Kirilloff, Jeff McNeil slugged, Rob Refsnyder's, Rafael Devers, Bobby Dalbec, Luis Urias, Urias, Kutter Crawford, Josh Winckowski, Crawford, Marcus Semien, Will Smith, Mike Clevinger, Luis Robert Jr, Dominic Smith's, Joan Adon, Bryan Woo, Jose Caballero, Woo, JP Organizations: Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, Busch, USA, Cardinals, Brewers, Phillies, Braves, Atlanta, Philadelphia, League, Orioles, Astros, Baltimore, Houston, Rangers, Mariners, American League West, AL East, Tampa Bay Rays, Padres, Rockies, Colorado, The Padres, The Rockies, Dodgers, Tigers, Detroit, National League West, Royals, Kansas City, Cleveland, De, Guardians, Reds, Twins, Cincinnati, Minnesota, Triple, The Twins, American League Central, Cleveland Guardians, Mets, Marlins, Miami, National League, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Red Sox, Texas, White Sox, Nationals, Chicago, Washington, Athletics, Seattle, Oakland, Alameda High School, JP Sears, Thomson Locations: Louis , Missouri, USA, Philadelphia, Arizona, Baltimore, Houston, Diego, Los Angeles, De Los Santos, Kansas, Louisville, New York, Boston, Arlington, Oakland

The offensive line has been bullied at times, and the receivers and running backs haven't always shined either. 3 Texas and going more than 40 minutes before managing a touchdown against South Florida. The South Florida game marked the first time Alabama has failed to score at least 20 points against a non-Power Five conference opponent since 2007. Terrence Ferguson Jr. started in place of Tyler Booker (back spasms) at left guard against South Florida. “In my opinion, especially on defense, we do a great job of coming out with energy,” Alabama offensive tackle JC Latham said.

Persons: haven't, Nick Saban, Milroe, Bryant, Denny, Tyler Buchner, Ty Simpson, Jalen, ” Saban, “ He’s, he’s, ” Buchner, Simpson, It's, Bryce Young, Tommy Rees, Ole, Lane Kiffin, Rees, ” “, ” Kiffin, “, Kadyn Proctor, Terrence Ferguson Jr, Tyler Booker, JC Latham, We’ve Organizations: Crimson Tide, South, Southeastern Conference, NFL, Ole Miss, SEC, ” Alabama, Tide, “, Alabama, AP Locations: Alabama, Texas, South Florida . Alabama, Mississippi, South Florida, Tuscaloosa, Florida

SEATTLE (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the NL West title for the 10th time in 11 seasons with a 6-2 win in 11 innings over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night. Evan Phillips (2-4) pitched the 10th inning and Joe Kelly got the final three outs. There was debate before the season if San Diego might be ready to take over the NL West from the Dodgers after its heavy offseason spending. After nine scoreless innings of terrific pitching on both sides, each team got a key at-bat from a pinch-hitter in the 10th. KERSHAW RETURNSClayton Kershaw pitched four innings in his return to the mound for the Dodgers following an extended rest between starts.

Persons: Max Muncy’s, Gabe Speier, Mookie Betts, Chris Taylor, Kike Hernández, Isaiah Campbell, Evan Phillips, Joe Kelly, Dave Roberts, Kolten, Mike Ford, Josh Rojas, Crawford, Julio Rodríguez, KERSHAW, Clayton Kershaw, Kershaw, Emmet Sheehan, Sheehan, Ty France, Bryce Miller, Jason Heyward, Rodríguez, Betts, Heyward, Gavin Stone, Logan Gilbert, Gilbert, ___ Organizations: SEATTLE, Los Angeles Dodgers, NL, Seattle Mariners, Dodgers, Dodger, Seattle, ” Dodgers, Mariners, AL West, Houston, Rangers, SEATTLE’S, NEXT Dodgers, Angels Locations: San Diego, Angeles, Both Texas, Los Angeles

He is third behind William Byron of Hendrick Motorsports and Gibbs teammate Martin Truex Jr. with the points reset for NASCAR's second round. Logano became the first reigning champion eliminated in the first round when he crashed early in the third stage and finished 34th. Harvick, who is retiring at the end of the season, also was eliminated after finishing five laps down in 29th. Wallace gave Hamlin both of Hamlin's 23XI Racing cars spots in the next round by running a clean race. UP NEXTNASCAR opens the second round of the playoffs next Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway, which has only one Cup race this year for the first time since 2004.

Persons: Denny Hamlin, “, we've, ” Hamlin, Joe Gibbs, William Byron, Hendrick, Gibbs, Martin Truex Jr, Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Logano, Hamlin, Harvick, We’ve, “ I’ve, that’s, ”, Ricky Stenhouse, Michael McDowell, Stenhouse, ” McDowell, Bubba Wallace, Hamlin's, Wallace, Tyler Reddick, Coco Gauff, Michael Jordan, “ I’m, ” Wallace, ” Logano, Ford, Corey LaJoie, LaJoie, ” NASCAR's, SMITH, Daniel Hemric, Trackhouse, Zane Smith, Smith, He'll, Ty Dillon, Richard Childress Organizations: NASCAR, Bristol Motor, Daytona, Hendrick Motorsports, Ford, ”, Toyota, 23XI Racing, Bristol, Women's, Kaulig Racing, Spire Motorsports, Texas Motor, Richard Childress Racing Locations: Bristol, Kansas

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