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Will Juan Soto top Shohei Ohtani's deal? In the era of deferred money, it might depend on the math
Read full article: Will Juan Soto top Shohei Ohtani's deal? In the era of deferred money, it might depend on the mathDeciding whether Juan Soto tops Shohei Ohtani for baseball’s largest contract could be in the eye of the beholder because of all the deferred money in Ohtani’s deal.
Soto among 13 free agents to receive $21.05 million qualifying offers. Cole staying with Yankees
Read full article: Soto among 13 free agents to receive $21.05 million qualifying offers. Cole staying with YankeesJuan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Willy Adames are among 13 free agents who have received $21.05 million qualifying offers from their former teams.
Slumping star Aaron Judge and Yankees hope to break out when World Series shifts to NY for Game 3
Read full article: Slumping star Aaron Judge and Yankees hope to break out when World Series shifts to NY for Game 3Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees need to start hitting if they’re going to climb back into this World Series.
Dodgers finish off Mets with 10-5 win in NLCS and advance to face Yankees in World Series
Read full article: Dodgers finish off Mets with 10-5 win in NLCS and advance to face Yankees in World SeriesTommy Edman and Will Smith homered to send Shohei Ohtani into the World Series for the first time, and the Los Angeles Dodgers eliminated the New York Mets with a 10-5 victory in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series.
Betts and Ohtani help the Dodgers stay alive in NLDS with 8-0 win vs the Padres
Read full article: Betts and Ohtani help the Dodgers stay alive in NLDS with 8-0 win vs the PadresMookie Betts homered for the second straight night, Shohei Ohtani hit an RBI single and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Dylan Cease and the San Diego Padres 8-0 to force a deciding Game 5 in their tense NL Division Series.
Tatis homers again as the Padres beat the Dodgers 6-5 for a 2-1 NLDS lead
Read full article: Tatis homers again as the Padres beat the Dodgers 6-5 for a 2-1 NLDS leadFernando Tatis Jr.‘s towering two-run home run highlighted a six-run second inning, and the San Diego Padres held on to beat Shohei Ohtani and the rival Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 to take a 2-1 lead in a tense NL Division Series.
Shohei Ohtani heads to 1st postseason after Dodgers clinch NL West title with a 7-2 win over Padres
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani heads to 1st postseason after Dodgers clinch NL West title with a 7-2 win over PadresShohei Ohtani is headed to the postseason for the first time in his career after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the NL West by scoring five runs in the seventh inning in a 7-2 win over the second-place San Diego Padres.
Shohei Ohtani surpasses 50-50 milestone in spectacular fashion with a 3-homer, 2-steal game
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani surpasses 50-50 milestone in spectacular fashion with a 3-homer, 2-steal gameShohei Ohtani has become the first major league player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season.
Ohtani steals 49th base in Dodgers' 8-4 win over Marlins
Read full article: Ohtani steals 49th base in Dodgers' 8-4 win over MarlinsShohei Ohtani stole his 49th base and moved closer to becoming the first player in major league history with 50 homers and 50 steals in a season as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 8-4.
Suddenly, after several seasons, Gary Oldman's TV series 'Slow Horses' gets some Emmy love
Read full article: Suddenly, after several seasons, Gary Oldman's TV series 'Slow Horses' gets some Emmy loveThe TV series “Slow Horses” is a critical darling that only seems to have gained traction in the U.S. of late, now in its fourth season.
Will Smith hits 3-run homer, Dodgers extend NL West lead to 5 games with 10-9 win over D-backs
Read full article: Will Smith hits 3-run homer, Dodgers extend NL West lead to 5 games with 10-9 win over D-backsWill Smith hit a late three-run homer, Shohei Ohtani added his 43rd of the season and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their NL West lead to five games with a 10-9 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Christian Walker hits 16th and 17th career homers at Dodger Stadium, Diamondbacks rout Dodgers 12-4
Read full article: Christian Walker hits 16th and 17th career homers at Dodger Stadium, Diamondbacks rout Dodgers 12-4Christian Walker hit a go-ahead homer in the fourth inning and a three-run blast in the ninth — his 16th and 17th career shots at Dodger Stadium — and the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame a rough start to rout Los Angeles 12-4.
'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' boosts Will Smith's comeback and the box office with $56 million opening
Read full article: 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' boosts Will Smith's comeback and the box office with $56 million opening“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” opened with an estimated $56 million in theater sales over the weekend.
Being an MLB catcher is grueling work. That's not slowing this year's best on offense
Read full article: Being an MLB catcher is grueling work. That's not slowing this year's best on offenseCatchers are finding a way to contribute as much at the plate as behind it while withstanding the challenges that come from playing the game’s most taxing position.
Ohtani and Smith power Dodgers past reeling Mets 10-3 for 3-game sweep
Read full article: Ohtani and Smith power Dodgers past reeling Mets 10-3 for 3-game sweepShohei Ohtani homered and drove in three runs, Will Smith went deep twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the frustrated New York Mets with a 10-3 victory.
Ohtani hits 2-run homer and scores go-ahead run on his special day in LA as Dodgers beat Reds 7-3
Read full article: Ohtani hits 2-run homer and scores go-ahead run on his special day in LA as Dodgers beat Reds 7-3Shohei Ohtani slugged a two-run homer and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning when the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied after blowing a 3-0 lead to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3.
Dodgers play an entire game without striking out once for the first time since 2006
Read full article: Dodgers play an entire game without striking out once for the first time since 2006The Los Angeles Dodgers' powerful offense that includes Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman isn’t used to putting up zeros.
Man who shot ex-Saints star Will Smith receives 25-year prison sentence for manslaughter
Read full article: Man who shot ex-Saints star Will Smith receives 25-year prison sentence for manslaughterThe man who fatally shot retired NFL star Will Smith after a car crash in 2016 has received a 25-year prison sentence following his January conviction on a manslaughter charge.
Stone perfect into 6th inning and Betts drives offense as Dodgers beat Padres 5-2 in testy game
Read full article: Stone perfect into 6th inning and Betts drives offense as Dodgers beat Padres 5-2 in testy gameMookie Betts had three hits and two RBIs, rookie Gavin Stone retired his first 15 batters and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 5-2 in a testy game delayed more than two hours by rain.
Will Smith, Dodgers reach $140 million, 10-year deal. LA has spent $1.4 billion on 5 key players
Read full article: Will Smith, Dodgers reach $140 million, 10-year deal. LA has spent $1.4 billion on 5 key playersCatcher Will Smith and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a $140 million, 10-year contract, raising the team’s spending to nearly $1.4 billion for five key players since December.
Yamamoto chased after 1st inning of debut as Padres beat Dodgers 15-11 for 2-game South Korea split
Read full article: Yamamoto chased after 1st inning of debut as Padres beat Dodgers 15-11 for 2-game South Korea splitYoshinobu Yamamoto was chased after one inning of a nightmarish major league debut and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Dodgers 15-11 after Los Angeles fired Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter following allegations of illegal gambling.
Q&A: Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the Oscars again. This time, it's an election year
Read full article: Q&A: Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the Oscars again. This time, it's an election yearThrough one of the most tumultuous periods in Oscar history, through flub and slap, Jimmy Kimmel has emerged as the steadying hand and abiding face of the Academy Awards.
African American Film Critics group celebrates Black Hollywood and beyond while building its stature
Read full article: African American Film Critics group celebrates Black Hollywood and beyond while building its statureThe success of the African American Film Critics Association didn’t happen overnight.
Greta Gerwig, Ryan Gosling join fellow Oscar nominees for annual celebratory luncheon
Read full article: Greta Gerwig, Ryan Gosling join fellow Oscar nominees for annual celebratory luncheonThe casts of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer are gathered alongside far less famous Oscar hopefuls at the annual Academy Award nominees luncheon.
Martin Lawrence shows off his strength in new Super Bowl commercial with Shannon Sharpe
Read full article: Martin Lawrence shows off his strength in new Super Bowl commercial with Shannon SharpeMartin Lawrence will star alongside Hall of Fame football player Shannon Sharpe in a new Super Bowl commercial.
Man convicted of manslaughter in the killing of former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith
Read full article: Man convicted of manslaughter in the killing of former New Orleans Saints star Will SmithA man who shot former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith following a traffic crash nearly eight years ago has been convicted of manslaughter.
Royals agree with reliever Will Smith on $5 million deal for 2024, AP source says
Read full article: Royals agree with reliever Will Smith on $5 million deal for 2024, AP source saysA person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that left-handed reliever Will Smith and the Royals are in agreement on a $5 million deal for next season.
Will Smith joins Jada Pinkett Smith at book talk, calls their relationship brutal and beautiful
Read full article: Will Smith joins Jada Pinkett Smith at book talk, calls their relationship brutal and beautifulWill Smith joined wife Jada Pinkett Smith on stage as she promoted her new memoir in her hometown of Baltimore, pledging lifelong support for her.
D-backs slug 4 homers in record-setting barrage, sweep Dodgers with 4-2 win in Game 3 of NLDS
Read full article: D-backs slug 4 homers in record-setting barrage, sweep Dodgers with 4-2 win in Game 3 of NLDSThe hard-hitting Arizona Diamondbacks rode a record-setting barrage of solo homers in the third inning to a 4-2 win in Game 3 of the NL Division Series on Wednesday night, sweeping the 100-win Los Angeles Dodgers out of the playoffs.
Diamondbacks jump all over another Dodgers starter and beat LA 4-2 for a 2-0 lead in NLDS
Read full article: Diamondbacks jump all over another Dodgers starter and beat LA 4-2 for a 2-0 lead in NLDSLourdes Gurriel Jr. and the surprising Arizona Diamondbacks made quick work of another Dodgers starter, beating Los Angeles 4-2 behind Zac Gallen for a 2-0 lead in their NL Division Series.
Texas' shaky bullpen escapes late as Rangers hold off Orioles 3-2 to open ALDS
Read full article: Texas' shaky bullpen escapes late as Rangers hold off Orioles 3-2 to open ALDSAndrew Heaney and Dane Dunning helped Texas reach the sixth inning with a lead, and the Rangers’ maligned bullpen held on through some anxious moments for a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in Game 1 of their AL Division Series.
MLB game time drops 24 minutes to 2:40 with pitch clock. Players steal most bases since 1987
Read full article: MLB game time drops 24 minutes to 2:40 with pitch clock. Players steal most bases since 1987The average time of a nine-inning major league game dropped to 2 hours, 40 minutes in the first year of the pitch clock, a 24-minute decrease in a season of change that resulted in a spike in batting average and the most stolen bases in nearly 40 years.
Acuña hits grand slam to become first player with 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases
Read full article: Acuña hits grand slam to become first player with 30 home runs and 60 stolen basesAtlanta’s Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a long grand slam in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers, becoming the first player in major league history with 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases in the same season.
Dodgers rally to beat Astros 8-7 after Houston reliever Stanek called for balk in 8th
Read full article: Dodgers rally to beat Astros 8-7 after Houston reliever Stanek called for balk in 8thJames Outman scored the go-ahead run on a balk by Houston reliever Ryan Stanek in a wild eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Astros 8-7 for their fourth straight victory.
Ohtani's 2nd HR leads off 12th as Angels rally for 9-6 win at Rangers
Read full article: Ohtani's 2nd HR leads off 12th as Angels rally for 9-6 win at RangersShohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch of the 12th inning, going deep for the second time in the game as the Los Angels Angels beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 9-6.
Outman hits grand slam to propel Dodgers to 7-3 victory over Twins
Read full article: Outman hits grand slam to propel Dodgers to 7-3 victory over TwinsJames Outman hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.
Dodgers win in 12th on bases-loaded walk, Muncy homers twice to regain major-league lead
Read full article: Dodgers win in 12th on bases-loaded walk, Muncy homers twice to regain major-league leadChris Taylor scored on a bases-loaded walk in the 12th inning, Max Muncy homered twice to move back into the major league lead, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 9-8 for their sixth straight win.
Year after the slap, Chris Rock punches back in new special
Read full article: Year after the slap, Chris Rock punches back in new specialA year after Will Smith smacked him on the Academy Awards stage, Chris Rock finally gave his rebuttal in a forceful stand-up special, streamed live on Netflix, in which the comedian bragged that he “took that hit like Pacquiao.”.
Oscars response to Smith slap inadequate, academy head says
Read full article: Oscars response to Smith slap inadequate, academy head saysMotion picture academy president Janet Yang told a room full of Oscar nominees that the organization's response to Will Smith's onstage slap of Chris Rock during last year's ceremony was inadequate.
Gregory Allen Howard who wrote ‘Remember the Titans’ dies
Read full article: Gregory Allen Howard who wrote ‘Remember the Titans’ diesScreenwriter Gregory Allen Howard, who skillfully adapted stories of historical Black figures in “Remember the Titans” starring Denzel Washington, “Ali” with Will Smith and “Harriet” with Cynthia Erivo, has died.
Football fans grapple with violent side of a beloved sport
Read full article: Football fans grapple with violent side of a beloved sportThe harrowing on-field collapse of Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin has forced some fans to confront a truth they’ve always known but hated to think about: Football, a game with violence in its DNA, can go from exciting and joyous to dark and tragic in a flash.
Cronenworth, Padres rally to stun Dodgers 5-3 to reach NLCS
Read full article: Cronenworth, Padres rally to stun Dodgers 5-3 to reach NLCSJake Cronenworth hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with two outs in the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to advance to the NL Championship Series for the first time since 1998.
Padres pull out 5-3 victory over Dodgers, tie NLDS 1-all
Read full article: Padres pull out 5-3 victory over Dodgers, tie NLDS 1-allManny Machado homered early and added an RBI double off Clayton Kershaw, and Jurickson Profar singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to even their NL Division Series at a game apiece.
Will Smith's 'Emancipation' gets release date, post-slap
Read full article: Will Smith's 'Emancipation' gets release date, post-slapAfter holding “Emancipation” in limbo following Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March, Apple will release the actor’s next big project in December.
Dodgers beat D-backs 6-0, clinch playoff spot (for real)
Read full article: Dodgers beat D-backs 6-0, clinch playoff spot (for real)Mookie Betts hit a three-run homer, Tyler Anderson threw seven sharp innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-0, becoming the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
'Succession,' 'Ted Lasso' top Emmys; 1st time winners shine
Read full article: 'Succession,' 'Ted Lasso' top Emmys; 1st time winners shineThe Emmy Awards have spread honors around repeat winners – Zendaya, Jason Sudeikis and Jean Smart – and some first timers, like Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson of “Abbott Elementary.”.
Díaz escapes in 8th, Mets take series from MLB-best Dodgers
Read full article: Díaz escapes in 8th, Mets take series from MLB-best DodgersEdwin Díaz struck out Gavin Lux on a 102.8 mph fastball to escape a jam in the eighth inning, and the New York Mets beat the major league-best Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3.
Freeman, Dodgers edge Marlins 3-2 in 10 innings
Read full article: Freeman, Dodgers edge Marlins 3-2 in 10 inningsFreddie Freeman drove in the go-ahead run with a grounder in the top of the 10th inning, Chris Martin escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom half and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 3-2.
Gonsolin, Dodgers 4-hit revamped Padres in 8-1 win
Read full article: Gonsolin, Dodgers 4-hit revamped Padres in 8-1 winTony Gonsolin pitched five scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers threw a four-hiter against the San Diego Padres’ supercharged lineup, winning 8-1 after honoring Vin Scully.
Kershaw takes perfect game into 8th, Dodgers rout Angels 9-1
Read full article: Kershaw takes perfect game into 8th, Dodgers rout Angels 9-1Clayton Kershaw took a perfect game through the seventh and finished with eight scoreless innings of one-hit ball in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 9-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Dodgers erase late 6-run deficit, rally past Cardinals 7-6
Read full article: Dodgers erase late 6-run deficit, rally past Cardinals 7-6Hanser Alberto hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers climbed out of a huge hole in a 7-6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Turner homers, Dodgers stop Braves 4-1 in Freeman's return
Read full article: Turner homers, Dodgers stop Braves 4-1 in Freeman's returnTrea Turner had three hits, including a home run, Freddie Freeman reached base three times in his emotional return to Atlanta and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1.
Freeman HR ahead of emotional return, Dodgers sweep Reds
Read full article: Freeman HR ahead of emotional return, Dodgers sweep RedsFreddie Freeman homered and drove in three runs ahead of what’s sure to be an emotional weekend, leading Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 for a sweep of the season series.
Dodgers' Anderson loses no-hit bid in 9th on Ohtani triple
Read full article: Dodgers' Anderson loses no-hit bid in 9th on Ohtani tripleTyler Anderson of the Los Angeles Dodgers lost his no-hit bid in the ninth inning, giving up a one-out triple to Shohei Ohtani in a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Duvall homers twice, Braves beat Bucs for 11th straight win
Read full article: Duvall homers twice, Braves beat Bucs for 11th straight winAdam Duvall homered twice off José Quintana, William Contreras and Matt Olson also connected, and the Atlanta Braves won their 11th straight game, 5-3 over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
EXPLAINER: Alopecia affects millions, including kids
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Alopecia affects millions, including kidsMillions of people around the world are affected by alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss and was thrown into the spotlight after actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.
Ozuna, Riley spur 4-run rally in 8th, Braves top Padres
Read full article: Ozuna, Riley spur 4-run rally in 8th, Braves top PadresMarcell Ozuna homered and Austin Riley hit a tiebreaking double during a four-run rally in the eighth inning that lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 victory over the San Diego Padres.
No felony charge for man who tackled Dave Chappelle on stage
Read full article: No felony charge for man who tackled Dave Chappelle on stageLos Angeles County prosecutors say the man arrested on suspicion of tackling comedian Dave Chappelle during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl will not be charged with any felonies.