Though he got off to a hot start, an injury at the end of May - lasting most of June - derailed his momentum. But not for long. Acuna, who led the Braves to a 10-6 win over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, collected three hits with two more home runs (19). Now with eight home runs in his last eight games, Acuna has joined the party as a true MLB star....
The Braves fired Gonzalez on Tuesday morning, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports, putting the manager out of his misery in the midst of an MLB-worst 9-28 start to the season. MORE: The worst No. 1 MLB Draft picks of all time No one expected success out of the Braves in 2016 after the roster was stripped down over the past two years with the team in full rebuilding mode. But on the heels of a 95-loss campaign in 2015, management decided to make a change....
The series follows Aaron Motacek, Danna Richards, Philip Michael Thomas Jr., Naeem Thompson and Gurleen Virk, who have all come to the realization that, to find the loves of their life, they must change how they’re looking - as well as where they’re looking. After being matched by relationship expert Arica Angelo, the singles pack their bags, grab their passports and fly to a mystery destination without having spoken with – or even see a photo of – their potential life partner....
RELATED: The Best Reversal Characters In Fighting Games Unfortunately, beginners might find it difficult to select favorites out of this large roster. Thankfully, some Legends in Brawlhalla exist to help newcomers get a proper handle on the game’s fast-paced brawling action. Updated on October 11, 2021, by Rhenn Taguiam: Players looking for a beat ‘em up brawler will enjoy the straightforward action in Brawlhalla. After all, despite its accessible mechanics, the game also offers a weapon swap mechanic, a diverse combo system, as well as unique abilities for its 53 playable characters....
Brazil, Finland, Greece and Turkey were granted wild cards by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup . At its meeting on 1 February 2014, FIBA’s Central Board decided to award wild cards to these four countries. Brazil is ranked 10th, Greece is ranked 5th, Turkey is ranked 7th and Finland is ranked 39th in the FIBA ranking. The 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup will be held in Spain from 30 August to 14 September 2014....
“To use a samba concept, I need a rhythm-maker,” Tite said recently. “Even if that player is not in his top form he will be brought in because the team needs that.” Beijing Guoan’s Renato Augusto has been Tite’s first-choice No. 10 so far but hasn’t inspired much confidence that he can lead a team that is among the favorites to win the tournament for a sixth time. With Neymar out injured, there’s even more room for experiment, and players like Willian, Philippe Coutinho and Fernandinho could be tested in more than one position....
As the FIFA Confederations Cup approaches, Brazilian authorities are finetuning the infrastructure to receive an increased influx of tourists over the next three weeks. The National Civil Aviation (Anac) announced Tuesday that some 220 extra agents will be placed in the airports of the six host cities of the Confederations Cup – Brasilia, Fortaleza, Recife, Salvador, Belo Horizonte and Rio – to attend to the increased number of visitors, reports Xinhua....
The 84-year-old acknowledged how good the player is at first. Speaking to Globo’s Extra he said, “I like him [Neymar] a lot. He is an exceptional player, he’s got everything it takes to go on even further, but he needs to develop an awareness that he’s leading the Brazilian national team,” Neymar has been picking up unnecessary bookings in the past few games for Brazil. He received a yellow card in the game against Uruguay when Brazil drew 2-2 and missed the match against Paraguay where Brazil once again only managed a draw....
Alpha 7 Esports, a team from Brazil who qualified for the PMGC 2020 Finals, announced on social media that Lucas “Carrilho” Miguel, a top fragger from the Americas region, has joined the organization. Carrilho will replace Vitu2k, who recently won the fan-favorite player award from the Americas region in the PMGC 2020 League Stage. Carrilho played the PMGC 2020 League Stages for Loops Esports, who secured the sixth place in the League Stages but was disqualified from the tournament for showing unsportsmanlike behavior....
Carol, Douglas, and Kah boast 18,100 followers on Instagram and have amassed 37,200 ’likes’ on TikTok. But it was only when Carol announced that she was expecting the throuple’s first baby that the trio really caused a stir online and made the headlines. Zenger News spoke to Carol, who offered some insights into the trio’s unorthodox relationship, in a country where Christian and conservative values are widely held. Maria Carolina ‘Carol’ Rizola, 30, is an architect, Klayse ‘Kah’ Marques, 34, is a business consultant, and Douglas Queiroz, 33, is a fireman....
The team will also be hoping to overcome another adversity as former team principal Andreas Seidl decided to switch teams and move to Alfa Romeo. Seidl’s move was more a case of the incoming German automotive Audi luring him away for its F1 operations. At McLaren, the team will have newcomer Oscar Piastri in his rookie season. The Australian has been touted as a prodigious talent and rated very highly across the paddock....
Shaw had ingested a prohibited substance which can be commonly found in cough syrups by mistake. He was found to have violated the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List of Substances through a urine sample which was taken during the 2019 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The sample was taken as part of the BCCI’s anti-doping testing program on 22nd February 2019. After thorough testing, the prohibited substance was found to be Terbutaline....
In 2014 the phrase was “Dez caught it,” but in 2020, the phrase is “Jimmy Graham was short.” This is the result of a questionable decision by the officials on a critical third-down play coming out of the two minute warning. Here’s the scenario: It was third-and-9 at the Seattle 45-yard line. The Seahawks had a timeout and were trailing by five points. A stop likely would force Green Bay to punt the ball with about 1:48 remaining....
Given how much these rankings can influence when certain players get drafted – both in terms of manual and auto picks – you need to be aware of these subtle (and major) differences because it can affect your strategy, especially if you play in leagues on both sites. That sleeper you like might be gone in Round 5 on ESPN, but if Yahoo has him ranked much lower, he could last longer over there....
Lucas will join the Bundesliga giants on July 1 after they met the release clause in his Atletico contract and he has signed a five-year deal at the Allianz Arena. The 23-year-old appears to have played his last game for Atletico, with Bayern stating he will have an operation to repair ligament damage in his right knee prior to his arrival. The France international emerged as a potential target for Bayern towards the end of last year, having impressed during his country’s triumphant World Cup campaign....
James has enjoyed a breakthrough season with his boyhood club this term, following a successful 2018-19 on loan at Wigan Athletic in the Championship. The 20-year-old has made 18 appearances across all competitions for Frank Lampard’s side – scoring on his debut against Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup and in the thrilling 4-4 Champions League draw at home to Ajax. A fixture at right-back over recent weeks, James’ reward for his impressive development is a new five-and-a-half-year deal....
The French champions have turned to the former Borussia Dortmund boss after two seasons under the guidance of Emery, who will leave following next weekend’s final game of the Ligue 1 season at Caen. Tuchel, who has been out of work since his Dortmund exit almost a year ago, has signed a two-year deal. 0 votes
Pochettino lifted to new heights after taking charge in 2014, leading them to a second-place finish in the Premier League in 2016-17. That was the second of four consecutive top-four finishes, meaning Spurs became a regular Champions League fixture on his watch and were beaten finalists in Europe’s top competition last season, losing 2-0 to Liverpool in Madrid. However, a run that featured incredibly dramatic quarter-final and semi-final triumphs over Manchester City and Ajax respectively served to distract from dwindling domestic form that has not picked up this term....
Srinagar, Jan 10 (PTI) Sharmeen Mushtaq Nizami, a 40- year-old doctor and a mother of two, is set to become a first female from Kashmir to compete in Frozen Rush 2, countrys only snow auto-cross. The two-day rally, beginning here on January 20, would be held in the famous ski-resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir. Sharmeen is excited to finally see her dream come true. “I am finally going to race....
Widely considered as the best player in women’s basketball, the Seattle Storm star boasts one of the most impressive resumes in the game while she is still very much in her prime. The two-time WNBA champion, two-time Finals MVP, 2018 regular season MVP, four-time WNBA All-Star and 2016 Rookie of the Year is an undisputed star on the court, but she’s making moves just as big off the court with the release of her first signature sneaker with Puma — the ‘Stewie 1’....
