Giannis Antetokounmpo Doesn't Hold Back on Tyrese Haliburton's Dad After Altercation

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t hold back when he commented on what happened between him and Tyrese Haliburton’s dad. On Tuesday, the Bucks’ season ended after they suffered a 119-118 overtime loss.  Haliburton’s father, John, stepped onto the basketball court after the final buzzer. However, he was taunting Giannis, showing off his son’s merchandise. The two got into a verbal exchange and had to … Continue reading Giannis Antetokounmpo Doesn't Hold Back on Tyrese Haliburton's Dad After Altercation

Wittenmyer & Williams: How Terry Francona improves Cincinnati Reds by benching $45M hitter

Wittenmyer & Williams is a regular point/counterpoint column from Enquirer Reds reporter Gordon Wittenmyer and sports columnist Jason Williams. This week, they weigh in on the Jeimer Candelario benching and manager Terry Francona’s win-now approach. Williams: What the heck did you say to Noelvi Marte in spring training that turned him into the second coming of Alex Bregman as we head into May. Honestly, didn’t think I’d see Marte back in the big … Continue reading Wittenmyer & Williams: How Terry Francona improves Cincinnati Reds by benching $45M hitter

Xander Bogaerts homers, drives in 3, to help the Padres beat the Giants 7-4

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Xander Bogaerts went 2 for 4 with three RBIs, Nick Pivetta struck out nine in 5 1/3 innings and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 7-4 on Tuesday night. It was San Diego’s most runs since scoring 10 against the Chicago Cubs on April 14. Bogaerts singled up the middle with two outs in the first inning for … Continue reading Xander Bogaerts homers, drives in 3, to help the Padres beat the Giants 7-4

Polanco has 2 homers, 5 RBIs as Mariners beat Angels 5-3

SEATTLE (AP) — Jorge Polanco hit two home runs and drove in five runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Tuesday night. The first blast from Polanco was a three-run shot in the second to give the Mariners a 3-0 lead. Polanco then had a two-run shot off reliever Jose Fermin — his ninth homer of the season — to … Continue reading Polanco has 2 homers, 5 RBIs as Mariners beat Angels 5-3

Bloc Québécois leader says he won’t ‘threaten to overthrow the government anytime soon’

MONTREAL — The last thing Quebecers and Canadians want is instability in the federal Parliament, according to Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, calling on his federal counterparts to drop partisanship and work hand in hand to fight U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats. “I do not see any other scenario than collaboration for at least a year,” said Blanchet during a somber press conference the morning … Continue reading Bloc Québécois leader says he won’t ‘threaten to overthrow the government anytime soon’

Liberals pick up extra seat in Quebec — bringing the projected number of seats to 169

OTTAWA — Liberals managed to increase their number of seats, but not quite enough to get to their coveted majority. Liberals picked up a seat in the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne in Quebec. Liberal challenger Tatiana Auguste won by 35 votes ahead of Bloc Québécois incumbent Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné, but the close result will likely lead to an automatic judicial recount. Liberals also won the riding … Continue reading Liberals pick up extra seat in Quebec — bringing the projected number of seats to 169

What does it mean for the NDP to lose official party status in Parliament?

With the votes still being tabulated on Tuesday, it seems likely that the New Democratic Party, which had entered the election race with 24 seats in Parliament, will emerge with only seven. This would result in the NDP losing official party status. But what does that mean? What is official party status? In addition to the governing party and the official opposition, many Westminster-style parliaments … Continue reading What does it mean for the NDP to lose official party status in Parliament?