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The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their strong performance against the Chicago Cubs by securing a 6-3 victory in Game 2 of their series held at the Tokyo Dome. This win marked a clean sweep for the Dodgers, but it also raised some eyebrows regarding the performance of Roki Sasaki, one of their highly-anticipated new signings. Sasaki made his much-anticipated debut, coming off as a significant offseason addition for the Dodgers. The young pitcher impressed with his fastball that clocked in at over 100 mph during the first inning. However, he struggled with his control, only managing to throw 25 of…

Alabama State Celebrates Historic Win in NCAA Tournament DAYTON, Ohio – In a thrilling finish, Alabama State secured its first NCAA Tournament victory, edging out Saint Francis (PA) 70-68 on Tuesday night. The game, part of the First Four and featuring two No. 16 seeds, showcased the excitement of March Madness. Amarr Knox was the hero of the night, scoring 16 points and making the decisive layup just one second before the final buzzer. This win advances Alabama State, which holds a record of 20-15, into a challenging matchup against the top overall seed, Auburn, on Thursday in Lexington, Kentucky.…

A 48-year-old woman from Louisiana, Danette Colbert, has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano. Authorities stated that Colbert had an accomplice, Ricky White, who is also facing charges. According to Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley, White, described as a transient, has been charged with simple robbery and various fraud offenses. The police believe that Colbert and White were “working hand in hand” during the incident. White was apprehended in Hollywood, Florida, on Friday and is currently being held in Broward County. Manzano’s death has been attributed to the combined…

Billionaire Elon Musk has expressed his congratulations to SpaceX and NASA for successfully bringing home two astronauts who were stranded at the International Space Station (ISS) for around nine months. Musk praised the hard work of both teams during an interview, stating, “Thanks to the excellent work of the SpaceX team working with NASA, the astronauts are now safely home.” The astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, were initially meant to spend only one week at the ISS. However, due to technical issues with their spacecraft, they were unable to return to Earth for an extended period. Their long stay…

Tesla has been excluded from this week’s Vancouver International Auto Show due to concerns about safety, as announced by the event’s executive director. Eric Nicholl stated that the decision was made primarily to ensure the well-being of workers, attendees, and exhibitors at the show. Nicholl mentioned that Tesla was given several chances to withdraw voluntarily. He emphasized that this choice aims to allow everyone involved to focus on experiencing the many positive aspects of the event. The auto show, which takes place at the Vancouver Convention Centre, kicks off on Wednesday and runs through Sunday. This decision follows a series…

Josh Cavallo, a midfielder for Adelaide United, has become a notable figure in the sports world as the first openly gay soccer player. Since publicly coming out in October 2021, he has faced significant challenges. In a recent episode of the podcast “Footballers Unfiltered” with Joe Hart, Cavallo revealed that he receives numerous death threats on a daily basis. At just 25 years old, Cavallo spoke candidly about the toxic environment in professional football for LGBTQ+ individuals. He expressed that while more players might consider coming out, there is still a long way to go before true acceptance becomes widespread…

DAYTON, Ohio — RJ Davis and his fellow North Carolina players certainly showed that they deserved their spot in the NCAA Tournament on Tuesday night. Davis excelled with 26 points, hitting every one of his six attempts from beyond the arc, leading the Tar Heels to a commanding 95-68 victory over San Diego State in their First Four matchup. The selection of UNC for the tournament had raised eyebrows, but they played with determination to silence their critics. “We know we deserved to be here,” said junior guard Seth Trimble, reflecting the confidence of his team. Coach Hubert Davis emphasized…

Auburn University recently found itself in a surprising position as the No. 1 seed in the NCAA basketball tournament, despite entering the event with some doubts due to recent performance. After a challenging end to the season, where they lost three out of their last four games, many expected the team to miss out on the top seed. Historically, no team has won a national championship after losing this many games right before the tournament. Nonetheless, the Tigers will kick off their tournament journey against Alabama State, a team that recently pulled off an exciting win against St. Francis, clinching…

In a significant move aimed at curbing fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced stricter identity verification procedures. Starting March 31, millions of recipients and new applicants will need to visit field offices in person to confirm their identities, rather than being able to handle this over the phone. This change affects both new applicants and current beneficiaries wishing to update their direct deposit details. Critics, especially advocates for retirees, express concern that this new requirement could be particularly burdensome for older Americans, especially those living in rural areas. Many of these individuals face challenges such as disabilities,…

A woman has been charged with second-degree murder regarding the death of Adan Manzano, a Telemundo sports reporter, according to Louisiana officials on March 18. Danette Colbert, 48, is accused in the incident that led to the untimely passing of the 27-year-old reporter, as stated by Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley. Manzano, who was in New Orleans for the Super Bowl, died on February 5. Shortly after his death, Colbert was charged with fraud and theft for allegedly using Manzano’s credit card without permission. Surveillance footage showed Colbert leaving Manzano’s hotel alone shortly after they arrived together on the night…