Watch now: Won-Bin Cho talks about his baseball career in the United States
Won-Bin Cho talks about his recent move to the United States and what it was like to play baseball in another country.
Karlaftis, Ebiketie bring international flair to the NFL combine | football
By MICHAEL MAROT – AP sportswriter INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — George Karlaftis and Arnold Ebiketie made trips similar to the NFL Scouting Combine this week. Both excelled in other sports before trying football. Both appeared as star defensive ends in the Big Ten. And when they both moved to America at the age of 13, neither … Read more
Subplot: Over lunch, Mikolas describes how several cardinals with no spring training have their own | create St. Louis Cardinals
JUPITER, Fla. — While inhaling a meatball sub at his favorite hometown sandwich shop, Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas offered an early scouting report on the newcomer, who he warmed up to Friday morning. Most of the left-hander’s throws were four-seam fastballs, tight and true, right on Mikolas’ chest, right where the right-hander prefers them. The … Read more
3 Social Security Myths That Could Throw A Wrench Into Your Retirement personal finance
(Katie Brockman) Social security benefits can be a significant source of income in retirement, so it’s wise to make sure you’re making the most of it. While Social Security can be a confusing subject at times, understanding how the program works can help you maximize your checks. You don’t need to know every detail of … Read more
Today in sports history: March 5 | Archive after shipping
1981 – Scott Hamilton wins the men’s title at the World Figure Skating Championships in Hartford, Connecticut. Bowling Green’s Scott Hamilton, right, is congratulated by his coach Don Laws after winning the men’s world figure skating championship with his performance in the men’s world figure skating championship free skate March 6, 1981 in Hartford, Connecticut. … Read more
Cam Johnson Banks in 3, NBA-leading Suns stun Knicks 115-114 | NBA
By BOB CHICKEN – Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — New York’s Julius Randle yelled at Phoenix’s Cam Johnson, poking him in the chest and then shoving him again for safety. That turned out to be a big mistake. Johnson responded with a brilliant fourth quarter after Randle was ejected and put a 3-pointer on the … Read more
Ukraine’s digital army is brewing cyberattacks, intelligence and infowars | lifestyles
By FRANK BAJAK – AP Technology Writer BOSTON (AP) – Ukraine’s hundred-strong volunteer “hacker” corps, formed in anger to counter Russia’s blitzkrieg attack, is much more than a paramilitary cyberattack force in Europe’s first major war of the internet age. It is critical to the information warfare and crowdsourcing of information. “We really are a … Read more
Maxey-Mum Effort: 76ers run behind Cavs behind 33 by Maxey | NBA
By DAN GELSTON – AP Sportswriter PHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden is the new kid in town who elicited loud cheers from the moment he stepped onto the plaza. Joel Embiid hears wire-to-wire “MVP!” chants from Philly fans begging for a championship. The 76ers are so much more than their dynamic duo. Make room for … Read more
Air Canada returns to Lambert | local business
ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Air Canada is returning to St. Louis Lambert International Airport after a two-year pandemic hiatus. Beginning May 7, Canada’s largest airline will begin a daily non-stop service to Toronto Pearson International Airport. “People are ready to travel and we’re excited to resume service between St. Louis and Toronto,” said Mark Galardo, … Read more
Digest: Former Washington U. Fahey coach retires from Hall of Fame | Sports
Nancy Fahey, a Hall of Fame coach who has won five national championships at Washington University in St. Louis, is retiring from coaching after five seasons in Illinois. Her announcement on Friday came a day after the Illini ended a 7-20 season with a loss to Nebraska in the Big Ten women’s tournament. Fahey was … Read more