Eduardo Escobar returns to Mets with Brett Baty on heels at third

Eduardo Escobar returns to Mets with Brett Baty on heels at third

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Eduardo Escobar enjoyed the “unbelievable” energy that came with playing in the World Baseball Classic for Venezuela, but his focus returned Monday to the Mets. Unlike others returning from the event — Francisco Lindor and Omar Narvaez were also back with the team — Escobar admits he doesn’t know if … Read more

Russia to hold UN meeting on Ukraine kids taken to Russia

Russia to hold UN meeting on Ukraine kids taken to Russia

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia plans to hold an informal meeting of the U.N. Security Council in early April on what it said is “the real situation” of Ukrainian children taken to Russia, an issue that has gained the spotlight following the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes … Read more

There is no evidence that Mariupol was visited by the real Putin – Ukraine’s Intelligence Directorate

There is no evidence that Mariupol was visited by the real Putin – Ukraine's Intelligence Directorate

Andrii Yusov, representative of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, said that Ukrainian intelligence has no evidence of a visit to the temporarily occupied Mariupol by the real president of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. Source: Andrii Yusov on the national joint 24/7 on 20 March, Interfax-Ukraine Quote: “Why … Read more

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton to throw at Auburn’s Pro Day

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton to throw at Auburn's Pro Day

Cam Newton wants another shot. The 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player announced in a spirted social media post that he’ll be throwing for pro scouts at Auburn’s Pro Day on Tuesday, hoping to rejoin the league. Newton, a free agent, led the Tigers to a national championship in 2011 and was the No. 1 overall … Read more

Rick Pitino and St. John’s can save one another

Rick Pitino and St. John's can save one another

Do not be swayed by the one-sided way this has all been narrated the last few weeks. Rick Pitino is a terrific coach, by far the best available for the task of rehabilitating St. John’s once-indisputable place among college basketball’s signature programs. He will win there, and win big. He will restore prominence to Union … Read more

Republicans celebrate as Biden signs resolution to reverse DC crime bill

Republicans celebrate as Biden signs resolution to reverse DC crime bill

President Biden on Monday signed a Republican-sponsored bill to block a controversial update to Washington, DC’s criminal code that would have lowered maximum penalties for certain violent crimes, including carjackings.  The White House released a brief note on Monday announcing the 80-year-old president’s signing of “H.J.Res. 26, which nullifies the Revised Criminal Code Act of … Read more

Swiatek pairs up with Federer’s sportswear brand On

Swiatek pairs up with Federer's sportswear brand On

World number one Iga Swiatek has signed a partnership deal with Swiss sportswear brand On, co-owned by Roger Federer, the Polish tennis player said on Monday. “I’m very excited to be the first female player to join with On,” Swiatek — who previously competed wearing Japanese brand Asics — said in a statement on the … Read more