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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Not worth the wait: Cincinnati Reds blow lead, lose suspended game to Red Sox
BOSTON – The Cincinnati Reds' recent run of late-inning magic ran out in the middle game of a three-game series against the Red Sox – even after an extra day to locate the pixie dust. In the resumption of the Tuesday, July 1, suspended game at Fenway Park, the Reds quickly took a lead 15 hours after the game was suspended but blew the slim margin in the sixth and then lost on a pair of eighth-inning Red Sox runs against Lyon Richardson in a 5-3 loss. Advertisement RBI hits by Wilyer Abreu and Trevor Story put the Red Sox in position to play for a sweep in Wednesday night's regularly scheduled game. Adding potential injury to insult, Spencer Steer, last week's NL Player of the Week, whose home run gave the Reds the lead, was hit on the hand by a pitch in the seventh and looked like a day-to-day game decision going forward. 'He's pretty puffy and already turning colors,' manager Terry Francona said shortly after the game. Steer was back in the original lineup Wednesday night but scratched just before game time. It was not immediately clear how severe the issue might be. The Reds called the injury a bruise. Advertisement The team has a scheduled day off before opening a weekend series in Philadelphia. Embedded content: Jarren Duran slides past Reds second baseman Matt McLain with a double in the first inning Tuesday night. The Reds, who have lost three of their last four games, have not been swept all season. The suspended game was the Reds' second of the season. They beat the Diamondbacks at home in the other one four weeks ago. Former Reds All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman got the final three outs for the Red Sox for his 15th save of the season. It was the 350th of his career. The teams waited out a delay of more than an hour Tuesday night before resuming in the top of the fourth Wednesday afternoon. Advertisement The Red Sox elected to use starter Brayan Bello for the restart in place of Tuesday's starter Richard Fitts. The Reds went with a bullpen day for the rest of the resumed game, starting with left-hander Sam Moll in place of Brady Singer. It took all of three batters into the resumption of play for the Reds to take the lead, on a one-out walk by Gavin Lux followed by Steer's 10th home run of the season, a high fly just over the Green Monster in left. That made it 3-2, which is where it stayed through Moll's two perfect innings of work (including four strikeouts). 'With Steer's swing, it gave us a chance,' manager Terry Francona said, 'and with Moll going two, and really crisp, it got us a little excited.' Advertisement Abraham Toro's leadoff double against Moll's replacement, Scott Barlow, came within a fraction of an inch of being an out when shortstop Elly De La Cruz just missed making an over-the-shoulder catch as the ball caromed off his glove. That led to the tying run when Toro advanced on a wild pitch and scored on a sacrifice fly. (This story was updated to add a photo gallery.) This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Reds blow lead, lose suspended game to Red Sox at Fenway
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Chicago gears up for record-breaking Memorial Day travel rush
The Brief Record road trips: 39.4 million Americans expected to travel by car, up 1 million from last year. Traffic alerts: Peak congestion Friday until 8 p.m. and Saturday from 2–6 p.m. Gas down, caution up: Fuel averages $3.19; AAA urges drivers to stay prepared. CHICAGO - Millions of Americans are hitting the road or taking flight for Memorial Day weekend, kicking off what's expected to be the busiest holiday travel period in two decades, according to travel experts. What we know By lunchtime Friday, traffic had already started building in Chicagoland—setting the tone for a hectic weekend on the highways. Between planes, trains, and automobiles, AAA predicts that 45.1 million Americans are scheduled to travel domestically—more than 50 miles from home—between Thursday, May 22 and Monday, May 26. This surpasses the previous record of 44 million people set in 2005, experts report. Of this year's travelers, 39.4 million people are expected to drive to their destinations — one million more than last year. Part of that increase is thanks to prices at the pump. The national average, on Friday, was $3.19 per gallon, which is about 40 cents cheaper than last Memorial Day. Illinoisans are expected to make up 2.1 million travelers in the national forecast. On Saturday, experts recommend hitting the road before noon with the heaviest traffic forecast between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. On Sunday, the worst time to travel by car is expected to be between 1 and 5 p.m., while AAA Spokesperson Molly Hart explains your best bet for Monday: "For those that are leaving on Memorial Day, you want to get on the road before 2 p.m., and if not, you want to wait until after 7 p.m.—that's how congested the roads are going to be. Some people do have the flexibility if they work remote and can leave on Tuesday and the traffic will be a bit less," Hart said. Air travel will also see an increase this holiday—up 2 percent over last year. When it comes to flying, popular weekend destinations this weekend include New York, Orlando, Las Vegas, and Seattle. What they're saying When it comes to road trips, the travel surge is likely to drive delays and headaches for those on the road. Hart urges motorists to be cautious and prepared. "Last year nationally, we rescued 356,000 stranded motorists. We don't want you to be one of them. But if it does happen, you need to pull over to the shoulder as far as you can. Put the hazard lights on. Call AAA for a tow truck operator to come assist you and if you do need to get out of the car, make sure you're looking at the traffic before you get out," she said. What's next AAA recommends drivers get their vehicles checked out before hitting the road for the busy weekend, including topping off your fluids and testing your vehicle's battery and brakes. "Even before you get in the car, you want to make sure your windshield wipers are working properly; you also want to pack that emergency kit," Hart said. Travel experts suggest keeping an emergency car kit in your vehicle at all times. "It should include your cellphone charger, jumper cables, some water, nonperishable snacks, and of course as you're driving, make sure everyone is wearing your seatbelt, no distractions, we want you to get to your Memorial Day weekend destination safely," Hart said. For the latest on fuel prices, CLICK HERE. The Source FOX 32's Kasey Chronis reported on this story.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Case 137' Director Dominik Moll on Exploring the Gilets Jaunes Riots in His Cannes-Premiering Political Drama: ‘These Divisions Still Exist' in French Society
Dominik Moll, the Cesar-winning French director whose film 'Case 137' world premiered in competition at Cannes on Thursday evening, talked about the timeliness of his movie which tackles police misconduct through the prism of a meticulous investigation. 'Case 137' is set during France's yellow vests protests and centers on a young man who gets injured by by a flash-ball projectile. Léa Drucker, who is also at Cannes with Laura Wandel's 'Adam's Sake,' stars in 'Case 137' as an investigator in the French IGPN (internal affairs) department who is assigned the task of determining who is responsible for the incident. More from Variety São Paulo's Film Cash Rebate Delivers Early Wins, Sets Stage for 2025 Edition Brazil's Trailblazing Film-TV Org Spcine Turns 10 'Left-Handed Girl' Review: Sean Baker Collaborator Shih-Ching Tsou's Solo Debut Pulses Like Taipei After Dark Moll started working on the project years ago, during the violent Gilets Jaunes protests that rocked the country in 2018 and 2019 as a vehicle to probe divides in French society. Yet, the film wasn't meant to be a bombshell political thriller as was Ladj Ly's 'Les Miserables' or Romain Gavras' 'Athena,' to name a couple French movies looking at police brutality. 'I don't like the idea of a film 'coup de poing,'' said Moll. 'What I like to do is try to explain how an institution works.' Speaking of the backdrop of the Gilets Jaunes riots, Moll said: 'It was a period that eroded political power and led to reactions and overreactions in terms of the deployment of law enforcement. It's a movement that really exposed the divisions that exist in French society, particularly between the big cities and Paris, and small towns or rural areas where many people feel invisible and ignored, or where public services are declining. It was quite symptomatic of that.' 'Now, it feels like it's very far away, but these divisions still exist, and it seemed like a good way to talk about them, especially since the Gilets Jaunes movement is now really part of French history. I think it's important to tackle issues like this,' Moll continued. The film marks Moll's follow up to 'The Night of the 12th' which charted a police investigation surrounding the gruesome murder of a young woman. The film struck a chord in France and won an impressive six prizes at the Cesar Awards, including best film, director and adapted screenplay for Moll and Gilles Marchand, as well as promising actor for Bastien Bouillon. Drawing a parallel between the two movies, Moll said 'The Night of the 12th' 'really made me want to continue my interest in police institutions and how they work.' 'The advantage of police investigations is that you can work on cases from the field, with all the tension and suspense, etc. and you can also slip in other themes,' said Moll. 'In 'The Night of the 12th, it was violence against women. Here, it's more about police violence during law enforcement operations, but through a police investigation conducted by the IGPN, the police watchdog. That's what interested me. I felt there was material for fiction in seeing police officers investigating other police officers.' Caroline Benjo, who produced both 'Case 137' and 'The Nights of the 12th,' with Carole Scotta at Haut et Court, said both movies are 'clearly restorative.' ''The Night of the 12th' was 'a very harsh film, even a little grim and very graphic, and yet it felt cathartic,' Benjo said. 'I feel that with Dominique, the way he invests in spaces (…) which are the grey areas. It's these grey areas, those of nuance and complexity, that we have completely abandoned, when in reality they are the ones we absolutely must reconnect with,' said the producer. 'Case 137' has been critically lauded, with Variety's review describing it as a 'starkly effective' and 'riveting police procedural,' and praising Drucker's 'superb' performance as a 'dogged inspector investigating an egregious case of riot police misconduct.' Before its premiere, 'Case 137' sparked some headlines after news broke that one of its supporting actors, Theo Navarro-Mussy, had been banned by the Cannes Film Festival organizers from walking the red carpet amid accusations of rape and sexual assault. 'Case 137' is represented internationally by of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
USA Today
08-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Amanda Moll wins multiple weekly awards after record-setting weekend
Amanda Moll wins multiple weekly awards after record-setting weekend Amanda Moll may have a strong argument for the most dominant season by a Husky athlete by the end of the school year. Days after setting her fifth NCAA record of the season, the sophomore pole vaulter was named the USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week for the third time this year. All three awards have come after Moll set a collegiate record. Moll was also named Big Ten Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week after being named the conference's Indoor Field Athlete of the Year in March. Moll's 15-7 1/4 clearance at Saturday's Desert Heat Classic in Tucson, Arizona, bested the previous outdoor record held by Paris Olympian Brynn King, who cleared a bar one centimeter lower at the Texas Relays earlier this season. Moll already held the indoor and overall record at 16-1 1/4, set on February 28. That mark remains the best in the world this year - the 15-7 1/4 clearance from Saturday would be sixth in the world as well. Moll and her twin sister Hana went 1-2 in Tucson, elevating the two of them to 1-2 in the NCAA Division I standings as well. (King competes for D-II Roberts Wesleyan.) Hana currently has the fourth-best vault in the world this year, also from February 28, and the two of them look to be in a league of their own as the NCAA Championships near. Only two other Division I athletes have cleared the 15-foot mark this season: Baylor's Molly Haywood and Oklahoma's Olivia Lueking.
Forbes
29-04-2025
- Forbes
Wine Tasting On The Island Of Mallorca In Spain
The Beautiful Island of Mallorca Spain Has Over 100 Wineries getty Mallorca, a sun-drenched Spanish island in the Mediterranean, has been producing wine for more than 2,000 years. Like other European wine-growing regions, its vineyards were ravaged by phylloxera in the late 19th century. It took a while for the industry to re-establish itself, but today, there are over 100 wineries flourishing on the island. Many of Mallorca's wineries are small family-run operations, and therefore, going wine-tasting on the island does take some planning. Recently, I had a chance to visit several 'bodegas' while on vacation and was not only enchanted by wines made from unique grapes not found anywhere else in the world, but also by the passion of the wine professionals. For wine lovers, one of the greatest joys is the opportunity to sample a wine made from a unique grape that isn't readily found in other locations. Though Mallorca still grows the ubiquitous chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon found in different parts of the world, it has seven indigenous grapes, of which three are the most cultivated: Manto Negro – a red grape that produces very fragrant fuller-bodied wines with notes of mixed berries, red plum, spice and a hint of black pepper. The wines generally have soft smooth tannins, and are often blended with cabernet sauvignon, syrah and/or merlot. Callet - a red grape that produces medium-bodied wines with notes of red cherry, minerals and herbs. It usually has light silky tannins and boasts a higher acidity. Callet is also blended with other red grapes, and can be used to produce rosé wines. Moll – a white grape that produces fragrant floral wines with refreshing lemon and lime notes. It is frequently blended with chardonnay. Also called Presnal Blanc. 'Mallorca is the only place that grows the Moll and Manto Negro grapes we use in our wines,' stated Toni Mateu Vera, hospitality director and retail manager with Bodegas Miquel Gelabert, when I stopped by to visit. 'They are two of our most important grapes.' Other lesser-known local grapes include Escurçac, Giró Ros, Fogoneu and Gorgollasa. A Glass of White Wine Made from the Moll Grape on Mallorca getty The island also has two official appellations, or Denominations of Origin (DO), as they are referred to in Spain. These are the Binissalem DO, established in 1991, which is the largest of the two, and Pla i Llevant DO created in 2001. To become a DO the government of Spain must approve the region as having special characteristics, including adherence to growing specific grape varietals and following regulated viticulture practices. In addition, there are three IGP regions (Protected Geographical Indications): Vi de la Terra Illes Balears, Vi de la Terra Serra de Tramuntana-Costa Nord, and the larger island IGP of Vi de la Terra Mallorca. The Mediterranean climate with its hot dry summers and cool rainy winters are ideal for grape-growing. Likewise, the limestone and clay soil in the vineyards, along with the protecting mountain ranges on the north side of the island creates unique microclimates for the grapes. A Map of the Major Wine Regions of Mallorca, Spain Google Maps & Thach Perhaps because of the smaller size of many of the wineries, it takes some advance planning to go winetasting on Mallorca. Following are a few tips to help you plan for a day or longer of winetasting on the beautiful island. Several tour companies schedule winery visits and provide transportation so you don't need to worry about driving. Some options to consider are: Mallorca Wine Tours and Cellar Tours of Mallorca, along with both TripAdvisor and Viator who have lists of 8 to 10 different wine tours on their sites. Tours range from $25 to $120 per person. The majority depart from Palma, the capital city, which is only about a 30-minute drive to wineries in the Binissalem DO or 45 minute drive to wineries near the Pla i Llevant DO. Most of the Mallorcan wineries (called 'bodegas,' which means 'cellar') will have a contact page on their website to reserve a private tour and tasting of one to two hours in length. These usually cost around $30 per person, but can be higher depending on the length of the tour and the number of wines tasted. A great place to get started is the Mallorca Wine Trail website, which provides directions and contact information for more than 100 wineries. Also, the 2024 book entitled Mallorca & Wine: The Bodegas and Their Stories, provides an excellent overview of the wineries on the island, including beautiful photographs. It also provides recommendations on restaurants that have the best local wine lists. Renting a car and driving around the island is relatively easy, but it is important to appoint a designated driver as the drunk driving laws in Mallorca are strictly enforced. A few wineries to consider visiting are: Vins Miquel Gelabert, Anima Negra, Binigrau, Bodegas Macia Batle, and Nadal, as well as the two listed in the next section. A Flight of Wines Made from Mallorcan Grapes at Jose J. Ferrer Winery Thach A few of the larger wineries, such as Bodegas Ribas and Bodegas Jose J. Ferrer, allow visitors to drop in without an appointment and pay for a flight of wines. The prices are usually quite affordable, and range from only $10 to $20 euros per person for 4 to 6 wines, including crackers or another small snack. When I visited Bodega Jose. J. Ferrer without an appointment, I was welcomed warmly by Yvonne, the hospitality rep. She explained the tasting options, and then spent a lot of time describing the wines, winemaking and vineyards. 'We are always very busy,' she said, 'with many visitors and events.' She mentioned that they frequently host weddings, as well as corporate meetings. The tasting room is brightly lit with tasteful displays of wines and other merchandise, along with multiple indoor and outdoor seating areas for sampling wine. Mallorcan cuisine is delicious and heavily focused on seafood, though there are also excellent pork and lamb dishes. Given the strong gastronomy heritage of Spain and pride in local ingredients, almost every restaurant offers local wines, as well as bars and other retail locations. These can be purchased by the glass or bottle, and are another great opportunity to enjoy wines from Mallorca. Steep Mountains of Mallorca Create Microclimates for Grape Growing getty Over 12 million tourists visit Mallorca every year, according to Road Genius. They are drawn there by the magnificent cove beaches, stunning mountains, excellent food and historical sites. The weather is also a huge attraction, with plenty of sunshine and warmth in the summer and early autumn months. Some of the top activities and destinations include: 1) exploring historic Palma and the famous gothic Cathedral of Palma started in 1229; 2) boating or sailing to hidden cove beaches; 3) visiting the mountain-top villages of Soller, Deia, and Valldemossa; 4) exploring the Caves of Drach; 5) swimming and snorkeling, and 6) enjoying local food and wine, and many other activities. The very steep and windy mountain roads, such as the famous Sa Calobra (Snake Road) are also very popular with bikers, hikers, and those who enjoy driving through such magnificent scenery. The Magnificent Cathedral of Palma, on the Island of Mallorca in Spain Thach
