Wichita, KS

Fullerton, CA

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Garden Grove, CA

NewSantaAna

Last March, a female reported to police that she was inappropriately touched by a Boys & Girls Club counselor, who was later identified as Elijah Domminic Barrera , 29 years-old, of Fullerton, according to the Garden Grove Police Department .

A former O.C. Boys and Girls Club counselor was arrested for allegedly molesting young girls

Harvard, MA

The Harvard Crimson 

By Tilly R. Robinson and Neil H. Shah, Crimson Staff Writers. Harvard Sociology assistant professor Christina J. Cross was accused of plagiarism in an anonymous complaint to Harvard’s Office of Research Integrity, conservative activist Christopher F. Rufo reported in the City Journal — the fourth Black woman at Harvard who studies race or social justice to be accused of plagiarism.

Fourth Black Female Harvard Scholar Accused of Plagiarism Amid Assault on DEI Initiatives

Houston, TX

Sportsnaut

The Houston Astros were one of the most dominant teams in baseball with manager Dusty Baker, winning a World Series

Dusty Baker reportedly retired due to the media, Houston Astros’ analytics involvement

Baltimore, MD

IBWAA

Despite what most people think, the first baseball game played behind closed doors did not occur during the coronavirus pandemic. There was one crowd-less game a half-decade earlier, and it occurred on April 29, 2015, when the Baltimore Orioles beat the visiting Chicago White Sox, 8-2. The first two games in the series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore were postponed due to public safety concerns and security issues. Baltimore was under curfew, as civic unrest was engulfing the city.

The Day That Major League Baseball Was Played Behind Closed Doors

Philadelphia, PA

FanSided

The baseball world needs more John Kruks. Maybe not exact carbon copies of the man, the myth, the legend, colloquially known as Jake, but let's say embodies the spirit and physique of the three-time NL All-Star with the Philadelphia Phillies. Fate would have it during a Phillies broadcast vs. the other team he is closely associated with in the San Diego Padres, Kruk gave the world a story to remember.

John Kruk told the wildest baseball story in broadcast history during Phillies-Padres

Los Angeles, CA

On April 29, 2005, Los Angeles Dodgers closer Éric Gagné was suspended two games and fined an undisclosed amount for violating terms that had previously been given to him by MLB. The suspension came after Gagné was ejected for arguing balls and strikes from the dugout with home-plate...

This Day In Dodgers History: Éric Gagné Suspended For Violating MLB Terms

Pitching has been a roller coaster for the Baltimore Orioles in 2024, with a variety of highs and lows. But amidst the chaos, starter Cole Irvin has found his own consistency on the mound. Revenge games are some of the best TV in sports. Players typically get up for the...

Orioles’ Cole Irvin Issues 7-Word Statement After Shutting Out Former Team

The New York Yankees have announced that outfielder Alex Verdugo was placed on the paternity list and have used the open roster spot to recall catcher Carlos Narváez, who will now have the chance to make his MLB debut. Verdugo, who was acquired from the Boston Red Sox over...

Yankees Lose Alex Verdugo, Recall Catcher for MLB Debut Ahead of Orioles Series

Colorado State

Santa Fe, NM

Colorado Martini

At the Civil War Battle of Glorieta Pass in North New Mexico, Union volunteers from Colorado clashed with Confederate Texans trying to take over New Mexico. The battle is referred to as the "Gettysburg of the West" by many historians. The battle occurred from March 26-28, 1862. Which ended in a Confederate retreat to Texas.

The bodies of several Civil War soldiers were found in a New Mexico backyard

New York City, NY

ClutchPoints

In 2023, the Texas Rangers won their first World Series behind a balanced offensive output and stellar pitching from the likes of Max Scherzer. Now Scherzer, speaking on Fox Sports, talked about why that run with the Rangers mattered so much: "I'm not playing for milestones, I just want to win the World Series." Max […]
The post Rangers’ Max Scherzer drops brutally honest World Series admission appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rangers’ Max Scherzer drops brutally honest World Series admission

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of Nabil Crismatt from Triple-A Oklahoma City and optioned Nick Ramirez. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers transferred Kyle Hurt to the 60-day injured list. Crismatt is in his second stint with the Dodgers this season. He was previously designated...

Dodgers Roster: Nabil Crismatt’s Contract Selected, Nick Ramirez Optioned

Dodgers Nation

Los Angeles Dodgers catch Will Smith has found his swing and it has now joined a list of international baseball history. With his four-hit game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, Smith has had four-hit games in three different countries this season — South Korea, the United States, and now Canada.

Dodgers’ Will Smith Makes Exclusive MLB History, Opens Up About Increase in Production

Arkansas State

Campbell, MO

CJ Coombs

When homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it usually means there will be an intended purpose to keep the structure alive whether it’s through historic restoration, repurposing, or general maintenance. Sometimes, too, these places get demolished.

This house in the southern tip of Missouri constructed over 160 years ago could be a book of stories

Catcher James McCann could see that lefty Cole Irvin had good stuff and strong location early on Saturday versus Oakland. Irvin rolled through three perfect innings on 33 pitches. But McCann was not thinking scoreless start at that point. He was trying to set up and work the hitters for...

McCann on Irvin's strong pitching and more on the Jim Henneman Press Box

San Diego, CA

Ranger Suarez entered last night’s game out west against the San Diego Padres riding a 25-inning scoreless streak. He extended to 32.2 innings before coughing up a hit in the bottom of the 8th inning at Petco Park. Suarez dazzled through eight innings, allowing just three hits and one...

Ranger Suarez, Alec Bohm are on FIRE, Phillies cruise past Padres yet again with 5-1 victory in San Diego

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The Wichita Eagle

NewsBreak

Today, April 15, is Jackie Robinson Day, to honor the first black player in Major League Baseball.
founder and director Bob Lutz quizzed young players on their Jackie Robinson knowledge after an exhibition game Saturday at McAd...

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Today, April 15, is Jackie Robinson Day, to honor the first black player in Major League Baseball.
founder and director Bob Lutz quizzed young players on their Jackie Robinson knowledge after an exhibition game Saturday at McAd... - NewsBreak

Today, April 15, is Jackie Robinson Day, to honor the first black player in Major League Baseball. founder and director Bob Lutz quizzed young players on their Jackie Robinson knowledge after an exhibition game Saturday at McAd...

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