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NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani took a significant step Sunday toward making his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers.The two-way superstar faced hitters for the first time since elbow surgery, throwing 22 pitches at Citi Field a few hours before launching a leadoff homer for the NL West-leading Dodgers against the New York Mets.With dozens of reporters watching from the stands, Ohtani threw to five batters in a simulated setting — including teammates Hyeseong Kim and Dalton Rushing.“I thought it was a good first step,” manager Dave Roberts said. “Certainly exciting for all of us.”Roberts and pitching coach…
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson has arrived at Charlotte Motor Speedway and is looking to refocus ahead of the Coca-Cola 600 after his bid to complete “the Double” ended when he crashed at the Indianapolis 500.“Frustrated and sad, and all of the emotions,” Larson said in brief interview with Amazon Prime after boarding an airplane headed to Concord, North Carolina. “Just try to mentally get reset and try to forget about it.”Larson arrived at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in plenty of the time for the race — unlike a year ago when he didn’t reach the track until 249…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The score was already out of hand midway through the second quarter, when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recognized the opening in Minnesota’s drop pick-and-roll coverage and rose up at the elbow for the type of mid-range jumper Oklahoma City feasted on over the first two games of the Western Conference finals.Instead of following through on that shot on Saturday night, though, the newly minted NBA MVP had a second thought. With Rudy Gobert’s long arm outstretched in front of him, Gilgeous-Alexander suddenly turned to his right in mid-air. But with nobody there to pass to, he landed back on…
The National Institutes of Health is the world’s largest source of funding for medical research. It has also undergone huge budget cuts in recent weeks imposed by the Trump administration, which prompts thoughts from Dr. Timothy Johnson, long-time ABC News medical editor and founding editor of the Harvard Medical School Health Letter:Over the course of my long career in medical journalism, I had the great privilege of getting to know many of the leading medical researchers in this country. They were typically people of great integrity who had dedicated themselves to the often-frustrating and tedious task of painstaking research to…
There are just 48 hours left to save up to $900 on your ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — and get 90% off the second. After May 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT, Early Bird pricing vanishes — along with your best chance to join 10,000 of tech’s most forward-thinking minds for less. But forget the math for a moment. Let’s talk about what you actually get. From October 27–29, Moscone West in San Francisco transforms into a live-wire campus — a front-row seat to innovation. It’s high energy, yes — but also deeply human. Where else can startup founders pitch…
Just 24 hours left to lock in Early Bird pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Save up to $900 on your pass, or bring someone brilliant with you for 90% off their ticket. This deal ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. Grab your Early Bird discount here — prices go up after tonight. You’ve probably seen the headlines. The speaker lists. The stats. Here’s what it all adds up to: But here’s what you won’t find on the Disrupt website: The sentence that rearranges your thinking. The handshake that shifts your…
Teddy Warner, 19, has always been interested in robotics. His family was in the industry, and he says he “grew up” working in a machinist shop while in high school. Now Warner is building a robotics company of his own, Intempus, that looks to make robots a bit more human. Intempus is building tech to retrofit existing robots with human-like emotional expressions to help humans better interact with these machines and better predict their movements. Giving these robots human-like reactions will also produce data that can be used to better train AI models. These robots will show expression through kinetic…
Summary Toronto Blue Jays Major League head strength coach Scott Weberg emphasizes evaluating rotational movement patterns to prevent injury in baseball players. What baseball players do can help office workers who deal with mid-back stiffness due to prolonged sitting, poor posture and shallow breathing. That poor thoracic spine and rib cage mobility often leads to back pain when the body compensates with lower back rotation. Breath-driven exercises can improve thoracic mobility, enhance performance and reduce back pain for athletes and non-athletes alike. Two recommended exercises include breathing bridges with a foam block and the rotational reach drill. This summary was…
CNN — A woman identified as Victim-3 in the Sean “Diddy” Combs federal criminal case is not expected to take the stand in his trial, according to a source familiar with the case. “She didn’t want to testify,” the source said, not providing any further details. Victim-3 was referenced in the government’s superseding indictment as part of the racketeering conspiracy count. The indictment states that Combs and his associates wielded power through his business empire to “intimidate, threaten and lure” at least three female victims – “Victim-1,” “Victim-2” and “Victim-3” – under the pretense of a romantic relationship and coerced…
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Palou took the ceremonial swig of milk in victory lane at the Indianapolis 500. He allowed his wife to have a sip, she in turn gave a sip to their baby, and team owner Chip Ganassi ended up with the bottle and took a drink, as well.“I have to tell you, it was the best milk I ever had,” Palou said. The first Spaniard to win “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” then took a victory lap with his entourage around Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the back of a pickup truck. At one point, Palou climbed onto…