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Jun 30, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) gestures towards the crowd after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Athletics as he earns his 1000th career win as a manager at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Dodgers are racking up hits and runs in droves as they look to complete a three-game sweep of the Athletics on Wednesday night at West Sacramento, Calif. The Dodgers scored 18 runs over the first two games and piled up 31 hits — 17 in Monday’s 9-4 victory and 14 in Tuesday’s…

Chelsea have completed the signing of Italy defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta for a fee in the region of £43million. The 21-year-old, who can play in either full-back position or as a wing-back, has penned a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge and becomes the first signing under new boss Xabi Alonso. Palestra was named Serie A defender of the year last season and won his first cap for the Azzurri in the World Cup play-off win over Northern Ireland in March. Having come through at Atalanta, Palestra came to the fore during a loan spell at Cagliari last season, making…

With a provincewide referendum looming on Alberta’s future in Canada, federalists and separatists say they hope Albertans will spend some time this Canada Day thinking about what the country has done for them. Thomas Lukaszuk, the former deputy premier who spearheaded a pro-Canada petition last year, wants Albertans to appreciate the freedom that Canada affords its residents and how the country serves as a global role model.Keith Wilson, a lawyer campaigning for the province to go its own way, says Albertans should take heed of their affordability challenges and consider the politicking needed for Ottawa to be open to producing…

Xbox and Nintendo have also been pushing consumers towards digital games. VGV MEDIA/Shutterstock Sony has announced that PlayStation is going all digital, with physical game disc production being discontinued starting January 2028. After this date, you’ll only be able to purchase new games digitally on the PlayStation Store and in retailers. Sony says its decision is a response to “shifting trends in consumer preference,” with digital sales significantly outweighing physical. Last year, physical game distribution accounted for just three percent of PlayStation’s revenue, and the fact that the PS5 Pro launched in 2024 without a disc…

Danny Glover offered insight into his personal life before revealing his Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. Glover rose to fame in the ‘80s after playing LAPD detective Roger Murtaugh in the Lethal Weapon films. He also appeared in movies such as The Color Purple, Predator, Saw, Dreamgirls, Death at a Funeral, Sorry to Bother You and more. On the small screen, Glover had an Emmy-nominated role as Nelson Mandela on HBO’s Mandela. He was also on Showtime’s Fallen Angels and TNT’s Freedom Song. Glover became a dad in 1976 when he welcomed a daughter with then-wife Asake Bomani. They later called it…

Jun 13, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards (left) and catcher Liam Hicks (right) at the bat rack before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Liam Hicks has returned from injury to bolster an already red-hot lineup for the Miami Marlins, who continue their four-game series at the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday in Denver. Hicks, who leads Miami with 13 home runs and 53 RBIs, was activated ahead of Tuesday’s game and immediately was re-inserted at the top of the order. He went 2-for-6 with a run in…

Former Summer House star West Wilson exited after Season 10. He had been on the show for three seasons, and it seemingly was not his choice. Now, he is allegedly telling people that he will be back and that this is just a “pause.” Moreover, is there some talk about marrying Amanda Batula mixed in? Keep reading for more details on what is going on. West Wilson Is Not Really Gone As Season 10 of Summer House was coming to an end, it became clear that West Wilson was not coming back. In the Aftermath episode, he even shared that…

Chronic pain affects millions of Canadians, yet it’s largely treated as a problem of muscles, joints, or nerves—leaving the gut out of the conversation. Emerging research, however, shows that the gut microbiome plays a powerful role not just in inflammation, but also in how pain is perceived and processed. Gut-brain-pain axis “The gut and brain are in constant two-way communication through what’s known as the gut-brain axis,” says Dominique Vanier, ND. “This communication occurs through multiple pathways, including the nervous system, particularly the vagus nerve; immune signalling; hormones; and metabolites produced by the gut microbiota. “The gut microbiome plays an…

When it comes to tech IPOs in 2026, it’s largely been a year of AI companies and other hardware firms of various stripes going public. But today marks a relatively rare occurrence: a software company public offering. That IPO is for the Italian tech firm Bending Spoons S.p.A. Yet despite its European roots, the company owns several well-known American brands, including the video-sharing website Vimeo and what remains of the legacy internet service provider, America Online. Here’s what you need to know about Bending Spoons’ IPO. What is Bending Spoons? Bending Spoons was founded 13 years ago in 2013. The…

Few cricketers in history have embodied mental toughness quite like Steve Waugh. The former Australian captain built a legendary reputation by delivering under pressure, inspiring his team in the biggest matches and thriving when the stakes were at their highest. His fearless mindset and ability to seize defining moments made him one of cricket’s greatest leaders. Ahead of India’s five-match T20I series against England, former English wicketkeeper Matt Prior has drawn a remarkable comparison, identifying a young Indian batter whose temperament reminds him of the Australian icon despite having not yet made his international debut.Matt Prior reveals who is the…