Why the right loves reality TV stars

This past week, President Donald Trump pardoned Todd and Julie Chrisley, the former stars of USA Network’s reality show “Chrisley Knows Best.” The Chrisleys were convicted in 2022 on multiple counts of financial fraud and tax evasion, but the jury’s decision meant little to Trump, who was lobbied on the issue by the couple’s daughter Savannah Chrisley. She spoke at the 2024 Republican National Convention, … Continue reading Why the right loves reality TV stars

Exuberant PSG fans celebrate club's first Champions League title with police on alert

PARIS (AP) — Paris erupted with flares and fireworks, car horns and an Eiffel Tower glittering in blue and red to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain’s first Champions League title on Saturday. Blowing away Inter Milan 5-0 in the final prompted flashpoints and some arrests during the game itself in Munich but watched all over Paris — including inside PSG’s Parc des Princes stadium, which beamed the … Continue reading Exuberant PSG fans celebrate club's first Champions League title with police on alert

Twins outfielder Matt Wallner reinstated from injured list ahead of game against Mariners

SEATTLE (AP) — Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday ahead of his team’s game against the Seattle Mariners. Wallner, who was out with a left hamstring strain, will bat fifth and play right field, the team said. To make room for him, the Twins optioned outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. to Triple-A St. Paul. Wallner, 27, missed the … Continue reading Twins outfielder Matt Wallner reinstated from injured list ahead of game against Mariners

Spencer Schwellenbach stymies Red Sox on 25th birthday in Braves' 5-0 victory

ATLANTA (AP) — Spencer Schwellenbach struck out 11 in 6 1/3 innings on his 25th birthday to help the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 5-0 on Saturday. Schwellenbach (4-1) allowed five hits and didn’t walk a batter. He rebounded against the Red Sox after giving up a grand slam to Rafael Devers in a 10-4 loss May 18 in Boston. Schwellenbach has gone … Continue reading Spencer Schwellenbach stymies Red Sox on 25th birthday in Braves' 5-0 victory

Mets offense explodes, Kodai Senga dominates in 8-2 win over Rockies

The Mets‘ offense hit three home runs and Kodai Senga struck out seven, pitching into the seventh to beat the Rockies, 8-2, on Saturday afternoon at Citi Field. Every starter had at least one hit in the game while Mets pitchers allowed just three hits. Here are the takeaways… -It was an odd start for Senga. After striking out Jordan Beck on a pitch-clock violation … Continue reading Mets offense explodes, Kodai Senga dominates in 8-2 win over Rockies

CCSU, Fairfield eliminated from NCAA baseball regionals

For a time, Central Connecticut lived up to its reputation as one of the top hitting teams in college baseball, but was ultimately outslugged by Auburn,shut down by NC State and ousted from the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. Fairfield was also eliminated by Florida in the regional at Conway, S.C. The Blue Devils (31-16), hitting .331 as team, fourth in the nation in Division I, … Continue reading CCSU, Fairfield eliminated from NCAA baseball regionals