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Analysis: Shohei Ohtani has a UCL tear; Red Sox should go for him this offseason anyway

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

Every human body is a marvel, an intricate machine working tirelessly to keep us going.More often than not, we take for granted everything a healthy body enables us to do, until ability is taken away from us.Clearly, Shohei Ohtani doesn’t have the body of a mere mortal. Like Red Sox-era Babe Ruth and Yankees-era Babe Ruth rolled into one, Ohtani is the greatest, only true two-way player in Major League Baseball history. He’s broken the baseball mold, and the rest of us can only give thanks that we’re alive to bear witness.That’s also why it’s so stunning and heartbreaking when he gets hurt.It’s difficult to comprehend that the very body that’s made Ohtani an unparalleled talent can break down like anyone else’s, but even the greatest warriors aren’t invincible. Superman had Kryptonite. Achilles, a heel. For Ohtani, it’s an elbow.Late Wednesday night, Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian announced that Ohtani suffered a tear in his right elbow’s ulnar c...

Search underway for person reportedly swept into storm drain in Earl Bales Park

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

Emergency crews are looking for a person believed to have been swept into a storm drain in Earl Bales Park.Fire crews and paramedics were called to area near Sheppard Avenue West and Bathurst Street just before 1:30 a.m. on Friday.Toronto Fire Services say they responded to the scene for reports of someone who got swept into a river at the park.Paramedics say the two people were in storm drain tunnels. It is not yet clear how or why they got swept away.One person managed to get out on their own and was taken to hospital with minor injuries, but they were with a friend who also got swept away.Crews are still searching for the friend.The ages and genders of the two people are not known.Developing story. More to come.

Weekend need to know: Fan Expo, Yorkville Murals, Jays vs. Guardians

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

Expect to see a lot of cosplay in the downtown core as Fan Expo Canada returns to Metro Toronto Convention Centre.Other events are taking place this weekend including the annual Yorkville Murals festival, festivals celebrating Trinidad and Tobago as well as Filipino culture, and a market for Black-owned businesses.Plus the Blue Jays are up against the Guardians at Rogers Centre.There are no scheduled subway closures this weekend, but there is a late subway opening planned for Line 2. The TTC has also officially announced that service on Scarborough’s Line 3 will not resume following last month’s derailment.Road closures also continue in and around the city. Scroll below for more details.Here’s what to do this weekend:Top eventsFan Expo Canada All comic, horror, anime, and sci-fi fans are uniting this weekend at Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the annual Fan Expo Canada event.The convention kicked off on Thursday and runs until Sunday, and features a long lineup of special ...

UK: Russian mercenary chief’s likely death could destabilize his private army

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

Britain’s defense ministry said Friday that the presumed death of Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash could destabilize the Wagner Group, whose brutal fighters were feared in Ukraine, Africa and Syria and conducted a brief but shocking mutiny in Russia.Prigozhin, who was listed among those on board, was eulogized Thursday by Russian President Vladimir Putin, even as suspicions grew that Putin was behind a Wednesday crash that many saw as an assassination.Russian authorities have not yet confirmed Prigozhin’s death. The British ministry wrote that “It is highly likely that he is indeed dead.” However, it noted that “he is known to exercise exceptional security measures.” “The demise of Prigozhin almost certainly would have a deeply destabilizing effect on the Wagner Group. His personal attributes of hyperactivity, exceptional audacity, a drive for results and extreme brutality permeated Wagner and are unlikely to be matched by any successor,” the ministr...

Norway to spend $6 million a year stock-piling grain, citing pandemic, war and climate change

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norway will spend 63 million kroner ($6 million) per year until the end of the decade stocking up on grain as the COVID-19 pandemic, a war in Europe and climate change have made it necessary, the government said Friday.Starting next year, Norway will start storing 15,000 tons of grain and do so yearly until 2028 or 2029, according to Norway’s minister for agriculture and food, Geir Pollestad, who said the aim is to always have a three-month worth of consumption in storage.Toward the end of the decade, 82,500 tons of grain should be in stock. Pollestad didn’t elaborate on the type of grain to be stored.Pollestad told the Norwegian news agency NTB that they must take into consideration “the unthinkable” happening. “In a situation with extreme prices on the world market, it will still be possible to buy grain, but if we have done our job, we will not be so dependent on the highest bidder at auction. We can help keep prices down.”Norwegian Finance ...

2 injured, 1 critically, in stabbing near Christie Pits

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

Two people are injured, one critically, following a stabbing near Christie Pits.Paramedics say they were called to the area just before midnight on Thursday.A man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, while a woman was transported with non-life-threatening injuries.There is no word on any suspects or arrests.No further details have been released.

UK police are investigating the deaths of 88 people linked to Canadian self-harm websites

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

LONDON (AP) — British police said Friday they are investigating the deaths of 88 people in the U.K. who bought products from Canada-based websites allegedly offering lethal substances to people at risk of self harm.The probe is part of international inquiries sparked by the arrest in Canada earlier this year of Kenneth Law, who has been charged with two counts of counseling and aiding suicide. Canadian police say Law, from the Toronto area, used a series of websites to market and sell sodium nitrite, a substance commonly used to cure meats that can be deadly if ingested.Police said Law is suspected of sending at least 1,200 packages to more than 40 countries. Authorities in the United States, Italy, Australia and New Zealand also have launched investigations.Britain’s National Crime Agency said it has identified 232 people in the U.K. who bought products from the websites in the two years until April, 88 of whom had died.The agency said it was investigating whether any crimes had be...

Champions Week - Warrensburg/North Warren Central/Lake George

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- There remains just two reigning Section II high school football title holders left to showcase in "Champions Week," and Thursday's featured squad took Class C by storm last year, but they'll take aim at the Class D crown in 2023. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In its' first season as a combined unit, Warrensburg/North Warren Central/Lake George looked like one of those teams on Madden NFL where you turn all the sliders up to 99. The Wolverines roared to a Class C section title, winning its' first 12 games by an average of over 47 points an outing. This ground-and-pound-centric team faces a tall order, though, in replacing over 4,000 yards and 60 touchdowns from its' backfield, but there's a supreme confidence they have the pieces in place to fill those holes."I would say we reloaded," said senior quarterback and defensive back Caden Allen. "We're as quick, if not quicker (than last year). And we'r...

UAlbany's Poffenbarger growing as Great Danes' QB 1

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Entering his sophomore season with the Great Danes, Reese Poffenbarger has gained better command of the offense. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Last season, Poffenbarger was in the midst of a quarterback battle for the starting job. He won it during fall camp and never looked back. One of the memorable performances he had last season was against the Fordham Rams.Poffenbarger had a breakout game, going 25-of-40 and throwing for over 400 yards and three touchdowns. The Great Danes take on the Rams in their home opener this weekend, and Poffenbarger is excited to showcase how much he's grown in the offense after a full off-season as the starter under his belt."Inside of the team we kind of knew what the deal was, but as far as you know me personally, I just think it's more freedom not having to compete every day as a player," Poffenbarger said. "You know you have your job solidified, you can try different...

How the EU has been supporting Ukraine 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:02 GMT

Even before Ukraine came under attack from Russia in February 2022, the EU was keen to support Kyiv and forge closer links. Find out how, World.BackgroundSince withdrawing from the Soviet Union in 1991, Ukraine has been keen to pursue its own path, including forging closer links with the rest of Europe.RussiaUkraine’s relations with Russia have been tense due to the latter’s determination to keep the country within its sphere of influence. In 2014, Russia annexed Crimea in violation of international law, a move strongly condemned by the EU. It has also been waging a hybrid war against Ukraine, including economic pressure and disinformation attacks.In a resolution adopted in December 2021, MEPs called on Russia to withdraw its troops threatening Ukraine and said any aggression by Moscow must come at a high economic and political price. Parliament had already expressed grave concern about the large Russian military build-up at the border with Ukraine and in illegally occupied Crimea i...