Why Republicans love torture

In recent weeks, Republican officials have taken part in the ghoulish spectacle of posing for photos in front of immigrants being held in El Salvador’s CECOT prison. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem started the trend in late March, shooting photos and videos as part of the administration’s anti-immigrant efforts. Other Republicans followed in the footsteps of the cosplaying secretary in subsequent weeks, attempting to show … Continue reading Why Republicans love torture

High schools Saturday: Michaud sets Lewiston lacrosse record with 10 goals

Apr. 19—Collin Michaud set a school record with 10 goals as Lewiston opened its boys lacrosse season Saturday with a 20-8 win at Hampden Academy. Michaud, a sophomore, also had two assists. Ben Gradwell and Coleman Mercier each scored his first varsity goal for Lewiston, and senior goalie Brock Rancourt made 12 saves. Quin Gleason put in six goals and set up two others as … Continue reading High schools Saturday: Michaud sets Lewiston lacrosse record with 10 goals

Newton girls show off depth in another meet championship

Apr. 19—LE GRAND — Showing off its depth with a plethora of top-three finishes, the Newton girls track and field won another meet championship on Thursday. This time, the Cardinals won five events, doubled up in five individual events and finished first or second in five relays at the East Marshall Girls Invitational. “Every night is a full team effort, but tonight really showed the … Continue reading Newton girls show off depth in another meet championship

Guardians score vs. Pirates | Kyle Manzardo, Ben Lively help Cleveland beat Paul Skenes

PITTSBURGH — Extra-base hits by Kyle Manzardo and Daniel Schneemann helped the Guardians spoil a strong start by Paul Skenes on the Pirates All-Star’s bobblehead day on April 19. The Guardians won 3-0, as Cleveland starter Ben Lively more than held his own against Skenes. Lively and four relievers combined on the shutout, as Cleveland won for the second straight day against the Pirates. It’s Cleveland’s … Continue reading Guardians score vs. Pirates | Kyle Manzardo, Ben Lively help Cleveland beat Paul Skenes

World Championship: Match schedule & BBC coverage

The seeded players gathered at the Crucible Theatre for a group photograph on Friday [Getty Images] The 2025 World Snooker Championship started at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield on Saturday, with a major shock on the opening day. Defending champion and top seed Kyren Wilson, who defeated Jak Jones 18‍–‍14 in the 2024 final was knocked out 10-9 by Chinese qualifier Lei Peifan in the … Continue reading World Championship: Match schedule & BBC coverage

Ohio State men's lacrosse completes furious rally to win Big Ten title over Michigan

Anytime Ohio State beats Michigan in anything, it is noteworthy. Anytime it’s done for a championship, it’s even more worth noting. That’s exactly what happened in Ann Arbor on Saturday when the Buckeyes finished a furious rally to beat the Wolverines by a total score of 10-8 to claim the outright Big Ten title. It looked bleak late in the fourth quarter when OSU was … Continue reading Ohio State men's lacrosse completes furious rally to win Big Ten title over Michigan

UMass RB transfer CJ Hester commits to Michigan

USA Today Michigan has added some experienced depth out of the transfer portal to its running back position. UMass rising junior CJ Hester has committed to the Wolverines after a weekend visit to Ann Arbor to take in the spring game. Ann Arbor will be his third stop in three seasons, after spending his 2023 season at Western Michigan where he played in seven games. … Continue reading UMass RB transfer CJ Hester commits to Michigan