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2 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
'As lucky as we could be.' Dodgers' Max Muncy already recovering better than expected
Max Muncy knew he had gotten lucky, after his ugly-looking knee injury earlier this month proved to be nothing more than a bone bruise. But, when doctors explained how close he came to suffering something so much worse, from when Michael A. Taylor slid into his leg at third base on July 2, even Muncy was amazed by the infinitesimal margins. 'If the timing was just a millisecond different either way,' he was told, 'you're probably looking at surgery, and done for a long time.' Instead, barely two weeks removed from having the outside of his knee bent inward on that play, Muncy was out doing early work at Dodger Stadium on Friday afternoon; running in the outfield, playing catch with coaches and performing agility drills in front of trainers without any obvious signs of pain or discomfort. Read more: Dodgers are shut out by Brewers, but Tyler Glasnow shows signs of growth 'We're pleasantly, not surprised, but happy with the spot that I'm in right now,' Muncy said afterward, having also taken swings for the first time since his injury earlier on Friday afternoon. 'It feels great. I'm moving well. Progressing quickly. We're trying to be smart about it, and understand where we're at, and what it's gonna take to get back on the field. But we're in a really good spot … We're kind of right where we think we should be at.' If not, it seems, already a few steps ahead. While Muncy was initially expected to miss roughly six weeks with his left knee bone bruise, manager Dave Roberts struck a more optimistic tone as the Dodgers opened the second half of their season. 'He's in great shape right now,' Roberts said Friday. 'I don't really know a timeline. But I do know … it's going to be a lot sooner than anticipated, which is good for all of us.' Since Muncy — who was one of the hottest hitters in baseball in May and June — got hurt, the Dodgers have not looked like the same offense. In their last 11 games entering Saturday, the club was 3-8, averaging less than three runs per game, and struggling to fill the gaping hole their slugging third baseman has left in the middle of the lineup. Since the start of July, only the penny-pinching Pittsburgh Pirates have been worse than the Dodgers in batting average (.205) and OPS (.594). 'We've still got a lot of good players,' Roberts said. 'But yeah, there's a certain line of demarcation when Max is not in the lineup, what happens to our offense.' The Dodgers' problems, of course, go beyond Muncy's absence. Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman have all been slumping of late (or, in Betts' case, for much of the season). Teoscar Hernández and Tommy Edman have been nowhere near their typical standard since returning from injuries in May. And the depth options the Dodgers have called upon have provided few sparks of life. Still, Muncy figures to be a linchpin in the Dodgers' long-term potential at the plate — with his recovery growing ever-steadily in importance as the rest of the lineup flounders in his wake. 'We got to figure out how to get something going," said outfielder Michael Conforto, chief among the Dodgers' underachievers this season. "Every time we go out there, we expect to score, and that's what we've been doing all year. It's just one of those stretches [where it's] a little bit tougher to get runs in. But, you know, obviously, we have faith in our guys, and some big names in here that made their careers on scoring runs and driving guys in. I think we'll be OK." Muncy, of course, is one of those proven names. And in another fortunate stroke with his recovery, he remains confident his injury won't significantly impact his swing once he does come back. 'If [the injury] was on the inside of the knee, it'd probably be a different story,' Muncy said. 'But just being on the outside, I think it's a good spot, knowing that I don't feel it at all when I'm pushing off on the backside.' Read more: Shaikin: Why the small-market Milwaukee Brewers might be America's team Muncy tested that theory for the first time Friday, taking some light swings in the cage that he said 'felt fine.' 'It's a lot of work, more work than actually playing in the game, which always sucks,' Muncy said of his rehab process. 'But it's that way for a reason … You don't want to have any other injuries that are a side effect from it.' So far, even that latter concern has been quelled, with Muncy noting that 'there's no lingering side effects with it.' 'All in all,' he reiterated, 'we're about as lucky as we could be.' Sign up for more Dodgers news with Dodgers Dugout. Delivered at the start of each series. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Russia Today
3 hours ago
- Russia Today
Car slams into crowd in LA injuring at least 30 (VIDEO)
At least 30 people were injured, seven of them critically, when an 'unknown vehicle' slammed into a crowd in East Hollywood after midnight on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). A preliminary investigation has suggested the driver may have lost consciousness before colliding, Captain Adam Van Gerpen, the public information officer for the LAFD, has said, as quoted by Newsweek. The crash occurred at around 2am near a music venue. Van Gerpen reported that a line of people had been waiting to enter a nightclub when a Nissan Versa struck them, also hitting a taco truck and a valet stand. Car plows into crowd in Los Angeles, injuring at least 20Emergency services descended on Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood after a vehicle smashed into pedestrians at around 2am local time.#LosAngeles#Emergency#SantaMonica#EastHollywood#CarCrash# Paramedics found that one of the patients had a gunshot wound, according to Van Gerpen. He added that the identity of this individual was not yet known. 'This is under police investigation. This will be a large investigation with the LAPD,' Van Gerpen said. Videos circulating online show the aftermath of the crash, with emergency vehicles at the scene. Earlier, on Friday, an explosion rocked the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility, killing at least three veteran deputies. The department has not said what they were doing at the time or what caused the explosion, the Associated Press has said.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Celebrity Hairstylist Jen Atkin Shares the One Thing She Thinks Female Founders Need to Do More (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW Jen Atkin spoke to PEOPLE about her best advice for female founders The hairstylist and founder has partnered with TJ Maxx's new You Sponsor initiative, which was created to uplift women Atkin also shared an update about relocating to Seattle after losing her home in the L.A. wildfiresTwenty years into her career, Jen Atkin feels like she is in the "best stage" yet. The hairstylist and brand founder, 45, says she feels like now's the perfect time to give back in a big way. "My whole career has been because of sponsorship and because of mentorship, and I know that support really gave me safety," she tells PEOPLE. "It really is the foundation of what I've done in the beauty industry from day one." Atkin got her start as a celebrity hairstylist for A-list clients like Hailey Bieber and the Kardashians, and in 2016, launched her haircare line OUAI. In 2014, she created a digital magazine for hair professionals, which has since expanded into Mane University, a global education resource. Now, Atkin is partnering with TJ Maxx for its new You Sponsored program, which "brings dynamic sponsorships to everyday women for being exactly who they already are," per a press release. According to the brand, fewer than 10% of women are backed by sponsors, and the You Sponsored initiative was created to award 10 women custom deals to amplify their dreams across three pillars: opportunity (the recipients will receive $20,000 in funding), connections and visibility. "TJ Maxx has been a part of my life from when I was an assistant in the salon," Atkin says of the retailer. "When I wanted to feel good about myself, I'd be able to go and get something cute. And now, as a founder and a businesswoman, I get so excited [visiting Los Angeles] because there's a TJ Maxx Runway store here." Through the You Sponsored program, Atkin will have the opportunity to connect one on one with two sponsorship recipients. Her biggest piece of advice for female entrepreneurs? Take a moment to appreciate how far you've come. "I am really going to push the idea of patting yourself on the back and really looking at your progress and tracking your progress," she says. "I don't think we do that enough." Atkin also says she believes strongly in "having it all." "I do think you can have it all. I show up for my family, my relationship, for friends, and it can be a lot, but the whole thing is so fulfilling for me," she explains. "And I really, really am going to push the concept of having a personal life that's fulfilling." Atkin's co-sponsors include Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher, pianist Chloe Flower, Broadway star and singer Renée Elise Goldsberry and designer Carly Cushnie. The group will work with the winners — or True Originals, as the brand calls them — throughout You Sponsored, which was celebrated with all five co-sponsors at an event hosted in New York City on June 5. Atkin says that before their N.Y.C. meeting, she had never met her co-sponsors in person, but found an "instant sisterhood." "They're all such forces in their different industries," she says. "We were there for the same purpose and there was such a warmth and such a connection, and that is the power of women. We all were just like, 'Tell me, I want to know more about you. Who do we have in common? What's your goals? Tell me about your story.' And I don't know if that would've happened in a room full of men, to be honest."! The power of community proved itself in a major way for Atkin early this year. The businesswoman lost her home in the devastating L.A. wildfires, sharing her journey on social media. "This is weird to post but our house is gone," she wrote on Instagram Stories on Jan. 8. "We just got confirmation. Our whole area demolished. So many are displaced and feeling scared right now it's almost too much to comprehend." Atkin continued that her neighbors are "taking care of one another and checking in and that's the theme for 2025." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. She and her family have since relocated to Seattle. In the midst of a chaotic and disorienting transition, Atkin says that a community of women showed up for her. "I got DMs from Seattle moms and a group of moms put together this list on Google Docs that they sent out, and it had preschools, parks, activities, classes, all perfectly organized and laid out," she recalls. "I'm so moved by that. I don't know these people. They showed up and made my life in that moment so much easier because I didn't have to think and do the research myself." She continues, "And that again is women showing up to help support other women. And I didn't ask for it. They just showed up. And that is something that I will take forever with me." Read the original article on People
Khaleej Times
5 hours ago
- Khaleej Times
20 people injured as car rams into crowd in Los Angeles, fire department says
An "unknown vehicle" drove into a crowd in Los Angeles in the early hours of Saturday, injuring at least 20 people, the LA Fire Department said. Among the "20 plus patients" were an estimated four to five in "at least critical condition" and eight to 10 in serious condition, the department said. The others were listed as fair condition.
Reuters
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Colbert is latest casualty of late-night TV's fade-out
LOS ANGELES, July 19 (Reuters) - Late-night television had been fighting for its survival even before 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' was canceled this week. The announced end of one of the most popular broadcast late-night shows, days after host Stephen Colbert accused the network owner of bribing President Donald Trump to approve a merger, drew cries of political foul play from liberal politicians, artists and entertainers. "Stephen Colbert, an extraordinary talent and the most popular late-night host, slams the deal. Days later, he's fired. Do I think this is a coincidence? NO," Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent, wrote on X. CBS executives said in a statement that dropping the show was "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount." Whether or not politics were at play, the late-night format has been struggling for years, as viewers increasingly cut the cable TV cord and migrate to streaming. Younger viewers, in particular, are more apt to find amusement on YouTube or TikTok, leaving smaller, aging TV audiences and declining ad revenues. Americans used to religiously turn on Johnny Carson or Jay Leno before bed, but nowadays many fans prefer to watch quick clips on social media at their convenience. Advertising revenue for Colbert's show has dropped 40% since 2018 - the financial reality that CBS said prompted the decision to end 'The Late Show' in May 2026. One former TV network executive said the program was a casualty of the fading economics of broadcast television. Fifteen years ago, a popular late-night show like 'The Tonight Show' could earn $100 million a year, the executive said. Recently, though, 'The Late Show' has been losing $40 million a year, said a person briefed on the matter. The show's ad revenue plummeted to $70.2 million last year from $121.1 million in 2018, according to ad tracking firm Guideline. Ratings for Colbert's show peaked at 3.1 million viewers on average during the 2017-18 season, according to Nielsen data. For the season that ended in May, the show's audience averaged 1.9 million. Comedians like Colbert followed their younger audiences online, with the network releasing clips to YouTube or TikTok. But digital advertising did not make up for the lost TV ad revenue, the source with knowledge of the matter said. The TV executive said reruns of a hit prime-time show like 'Tracker' would leave CBS with 'limited costs, and the ratings could even go up." "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is just the latest casualty of the collapse of one of television's most durable formats. When 'The Late Late Show' host James Corden left in 2023, CBS opted not to hire a replacement. The network also canceled 'After Midnight' this year, after host Taylor Tomlinson chose to return to full-time stand-up comedy. But the end came at a politically sensitive time. Paramount Global (PARA.O), opens new tab, the parent company of CBS, is seeking approval from the Federal Communications Commission for an $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media. This month Paramount agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by Trump over a "60 Minutes" interview with his 2024 Democratic challenger, Kamala Harris. Colbert called the payment 'a big fat bribe' two days before he was told his show was canceled. Many in the entertainment industry and Democratic politicians have called for probes into the decision, including the Writers Guild of America and Senator Edward Markey, who asked Paramount Chair Shari Redstone whether the Trump administration had pressured the company. Paramount has the right to fire Colbert, including for his political positions, Markey said, but 'if the Trump administration is using its regulatory authority to influence or otherwise pressure your company's editorial decisions, the public deserves to know.' A spokesperson for Redstone could not immediately be reached for comment on Friday night. "It's a completely new world that artists and writers and journalists are living in, and it's scary," said Tom Nunan, a veteran film and TV producer who is co-head of the producers program at UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television. "When the news came in about Colbert, we were shocked but not surprised."
