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The year of the North? Ireland and France threaten southern hemisphere hold on the Rugby World Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:41:25 GMT

PARIS (AP) — There’s a good chance — two very good chances, actually — that the 2023 Rugby World Cup will be the year of the North.Top-ranked Ireland and host nation France both provide compelling reasons to believe that the southern hemisphere’s 16-year hold on the Webb Ellis Cup might be over some time around 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28 in the Paris outskirts, where the glitter falls on the final in front of an expected 81,000 people at Stade de France.A maiden title for either would give the trophy a home north of the equator for the first time since Jonny Wilkinson drop-kicked England to victory in 2003. That was almost another era of rugby and is the only northern hemisphere triumph in the nine World Cups played so far.“We have been open and honest about our ambitions,” said Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton, whose team has a righteous claim to being No. 1 in the world after a run of 13 wins dating to an historic series success in New Zealand in July 2022 — the resul...

Brasil retira a Antony de la selección nacional de fútbol por acusaciones de violencia doméstica

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:41:25 GMT

(CNN) — El delantero brasileño Antony fue retirado de la selección nacional este lunes tras acusaciones de abuso por parte de una exnovia, según la Confederación Brasileña de Fútbol (CBF).El jugador del Manchester United está siendo investigado por la Policía de Sao Paulo y la Policía del Gran Manchester por violencia doméstica contra su expareja Gabriela Cavallin, informó el medio brasileño UOL.“Debido a los hechos que se hicieron públicos este lunes que involucran al delantero del Manchester United Antony, y que requieren ser investigados, y con el fin de salvaguardar a la presunta víctima, al jugador, a la Selección Brasileña y a la CBF, la organización informa que el deportista está retirado de la selección brasileña”, dijo la CBF en un comunicado.Según UOL, Cavallin alega que, entre otras cosas, Antony, de 23 años, amenazó con arrojarla de un vehículo mientras conducía a alta velocidad. También dice que el futbolista estrella supuestamente le dio un cabezazo, lo que le de...

Brewers try to end 3-game road losing streak, play the Pirates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:41:25 GMT

Milwaukee Brewers (76-61, first in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (64-74, fourth in the NL Central)Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 6:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Brandon Woodruff (3-1, 2.70 ERA, .83 WHIP, 49 strikeouts); Pirates: Andre Jackson (1-1, 4.46 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 43 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Brewers -175, Pirates +150; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers will look to stop their three-game road skid in a matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Pittsburgh has a 33-36 record at home and a 64-74 record overall. The Pirates have a 47-5 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Milwaukee has gone 36-33 on the road and 76-61 overall. Brewers pitchers have a collective 3.98 ERA, which ranks third in the NL.Tuesday’s game is the 12th time these teams square off this season. The Brewers are ahead 7-4 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Bryan Reynolds has 29 doubles, five triples and 19 home runs while hitting .264 f...

Giants try to stop 4-game road skid, play the Cubs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:41:25 GMT

San Francisco Giants (70-68, third in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (74-64, second in the NL Central)Chicago; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Ryan Walker (4-2, 2.16 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 61 strikeouts); Cubs: Kyle Hendricks (5-7, 3.75 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 74 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cubs -147, Giants +124; over/under is 11 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants will try to break a four-game road skid when they face the Chicago Cubs.Chicago has a 74-64 record overall and a 38-31 record at home. The Cubs have hit 166 total home runs to rank seventh in the NL.San Francisco has gone 32-37 on the road and 70-68 overall. The Giants have a 51-20 record in games when they record at least eight hits.Tuesday’s game is the fifth time these teams match up this season. The Cubs are ahead 3-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Ian Happ has 29 doubles, three triples, 17 home runs and 71 RBI for the Cubs. Cody Bellinger is 15-for-43 with two doubles and three home r...

Cardinals take road slide into matchup against the Braves

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:41:25 GMT

St. Louis Cardinals (59-78, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Atlanta Braves (90-46, first in the NL East)Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Miles Mikolas (0-0); Braves: TBDFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -155, Cardinals +130BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals will look to break their three-game road skid in a matchup with the Atlanta Braves.Atlanta has a 44-22 record in home games and a 90-46 record overall. The Braves have the highest team batting average in MLB play at .275.St. Louis has gone 28-38 on the road and 59-78 overall. The Cardinals have a 45-14 record in games when they scored five or more runs.The teams meet Tuesday for the fourth time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Ronald Acuna Jr. has 32 doubles, three triples, 32 home runs and 85 RBI for the Braves. Marcell Ozuna is 13-for-36 with three doubles, four home runs and 10 RBI over the past 10 games.Tommy Edman has 21 doubles, four triples, 12 home runs and 41 RBI for the Cardinals. Jordan Walker ...

Nationals host the Mets on home losing streak

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:41:25 GMT

New York Mets (63-74, fourth in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (62-76, fifth in the NL East)Washington; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Jose Quintana (1-5, 3.26 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 35 strikeouts); Nationals: Patrick Corbin (9-12, 4.96 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 109 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -142, Nationals +119; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals take on the New York Mets looking to stop a four-game home losing streak.Washington has a 62-76 record overall and a 29-40 record in home games. The Nationals are 45-15 in games when they out-hit their opponents.New York has a 63-74 record overall and a 28-41 record on the road. Mets hitters have a collective .318 on-base percentage, the ninth-ranked percentage in the NL.The teams meet Tuesday for the 12th time this season. The Mets are up 6-5 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Lane Thomas leads Washington with 23 home runs while slugging .484. Carter Kieboom is 9-for-38 with three home ru...

Marlins open 3-game series with the Dodgers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:41:25 GMT

Los Angeles Dodgers (84-52, first in the NL West) vs. Miami Marlins (70-67, third in the NL East)Miami; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (12-4, 2.48 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 120 strikeouts); Marlins: Jesus Luzardo (9-8, 3.80 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 175 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Dodgers -155, Marlins +132; over/under is 7 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins host the Los Angeles Dodgers to start a three-game series.Miami has a 70-67 record overall and a 38-31 record at home. The Marlins have the 10th-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .401.Los Angeles is 37-28 in road games and 84-52 overall. Dodgers hitters have a collective .341 on-base percentage, the second-best percentage in MLB play.The teams play Tuesday for the fourth time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Luis Arraez has 28 doubles, three triples and six home runs for the Marlins. Bryan De La Cruz is 12-for-39 with two doubles and a home run over the past 10 games.Mookie Betts ranks secon...

Stott leads Phillies against the Padres after 4-hit game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:41:25 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies (76-61, second in the NL East) vs. San Diego Padres (65-74, fourth in the NL West)San Diego; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Michael Lorenzen (8-8, 3.73 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 103 strikeouts); Padres: Pedro Avila (0-2, 2.67 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 37 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Phillies -112, Padres -107; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies play the San Diego Padres after Bryson Stott’s four-hit game on Monday.San Diego has a 38-35 record in home games and a 65-74 record overall. The Padres have a 50-12 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Philadelphia has a 35-35 record in road games and a 76-61 record overall. The Phillies have gone 53-32 in games when they record eight or more hits.The matchup Tuesday is the sixth time these teams match up this season. The Phillies have a 4-1 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Fernando Tatis Jr. has 29 doubles, a triple, 22 home runs and 70 RB...

Diamondbacks face the Rockies leading series 1-0

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:41:25 GMT

Colorado Rockies (50-87, fifth in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (71-67, second in the NL West)Phoenix; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Kyle Freeland (5-14, 5.18 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 89 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Brandon Pfaadt (1-7, 6.21 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 64 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Diamondbacks -205, Rockies +171; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies.Arizona has a 71-67 record overall and a 37-34 record in home games. The Diamondbacks have a 27-11 record in games when they did not allow a home run.Colorado has a 21-49 record on the road and a 50-87 record overall. The Rockies have the 10th-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .401.The teams meet Tuesday for the 12th time this season. The Diamondbacks lead the season series 9-2.TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Walker leads the Diamondbacks with 30 home runs while slugging .526. Corbin Carroll is 12-for-36 with two do...

1 person dies and more than a dozen swimmers are rescued after rip current warnings along the New Jersey Shore over Labor Day weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:41:25 GMT

(CNN) — One person died and more than a dozen swimmers were rescued from the ocean along the New Jersey Shore on Sunday amid warnings of dangerous rip currents over the Labor Day weekend, authorities said.The National Weather Service had warned of “a high risk for the development of dangerous rip currents for the New Jersey and Delaware Beaches” since at least last Tuesday. The warnings will remain in effect through Labor Day into Monday evening, according to the weather service.Three people were caught in a rip current while swimming in Beach Haven on Sunday afternoon, according to a statement from the Beach Haven Police Department.Two of them were brought to shore safely, while a 22-year-old male was pronounced dead, according to the statement.During the attempted rescue, about 15 lifeguards formed a chain and began a systematic search for the one victim who had been submerged, the statement said.“Simultaneously, five lifeguards began a deep water grid search of the deeper water u...