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One of the top pitching prospects in the minors, Heaney took his game to a new level while pitching at Triple-A this season. The 23-year-old posted a 2.74 ERA with a 27-2 K-to-BB ratio in 23 innings for New Orleans and was even better at Double-A before his promotion. MORE FANTASY BASEBALL:Marisnick up too | Who’s next? | MLB Draft The talented lefthander doesn’t have a dominant pitch, but he has three above-average offerings and a smooth, repeatable delivery....

High school: Clayton Valley (Concord, Calif.) Committed: Tennessee MORE: Cam to Crist, ranking 5-star QBs since 2005 | Top 25 recruits | Recruiting Central WHAT STANDS OUT Strength. McKenzie is an absolute powerhouse of a man — a full grown man. Vol Nation should be thrilled to welcome this immovable object to the middle of the Tennessee defense. He’s active for his size and won’t be blocked one-on-one at any level, including dhigh school, college or potentially pro....

“Ugly,” one executive said, via the New York Post. “In the field and at the plate, nothing looks natural.” Other scouts said Tebow “stinks” and he was “awful.” Since this isn’t some miracle sports movie and is real life, the descriptions shouldn’t be too surprising. It’s the first time Tebow has played organized baseball since he was in high school over 10 years ago. MORE: Tim Tebow’s AFL stint chronicled...

At the height of the outbreak, between 10% and 15% of the endangered Key deer population had to be euthanized (killed) to prevent the further spread of this painful and potentially deadly fly-borne infestation. What made the 2016 outbreak all the more concerning is that C. hominivorax has long been considered eliminated from the United States due to rigorous cross-border insect control efforts. This article details what screwworms are, where they are most commonly found, and what can be done if or when there is an outbreak....

The 12-year-old from Fresno, Calif., took home the 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee honors, finishing her championship run Thursday night with “marocain.” For the record: marocain (noun): a dress fabric of ribbed crepe, made of silk or wool or both. IYER: Previewing the NBA Finals using Spelling Bee words Vinay outlasted eighth-grader Rohan Rajeev in a spell-off for the ages. Some words that Rajeev and Vinay spelled out in their showdown:...

Our goal was to find out whether the SCUFs could truly improve out competitive multiplayer feel, but more importantly if they could justify the admittedly high price tag. Read on to find out. Designing a SCUF controller is a fairly easy process, with helpful tutorials along the way. Sure, players can pick one of the basic models and be done with it, but SCUF offers so many customization options that it’s hard not to poke around....

With the trade of Love to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sea Life at Mall of America in Minnesota needed to find a new name for one of its octopi, which was affectionately known as “K. Love.” MORE: Love trade is official | James recognizes teammates | Cavs offensive fit In a surprising move, Sea Life mimicked its basketball team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and traded the “K. Love” name to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium....

While connection issues were high on Rare’s to-do list for Sea of Thieves, smaller problems have had to be put on the back burner. In fact, Rare has even had to disable some features in the game, like achievements, for the time being. Rare doesn’t have a timeline for when achievements will be re-enabled, but the developer hopes to have everything up and running by the end of the week....

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday granted the Seahawks running back a trademark for his phrase “I’m just here so I won’t get fined,” ESPN reported Wednesday. MORE: Classic photos of Marshawn Lynch Lynch famously repeated the phrase in response to more than 25 questions at Super Bowl XLIX media day in January. According to the Patent and Trademark Office, Lynch’s marketing team filed for the trademark on Feb....

Mission accomplished. It wasn’t an easy game for Seattle against its divisional rival. The game went to overtime and for a moment, it looked like Baker Mayfield would have a chance to complete a game-changing, downfield pass to Van Jefferson to put the Rams in range for a game-winning field goal. LIVE: Follow Lions vs. Packers “Sunday Night Football” game with Sporting News Instead, the ball hung up in the air just long enough for Quandre Diggs to intercept it....

The Seahawks and Cowboys concluded the season with identical 10-6 records, each team winning their last two games of the season. The Seahawks ended the season on a high note, clinching a playoff berth in Week 16 with a 38-31 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, and the season finale against the Arizona Cardinals. The Cowboys punched their ticket to the post season in Week 16 after beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 27-20....

McVay’s relatively simplistic offensive scheme setup and infectious energy have made the Rams a perennial NFC threat. Since being hired at 30 years old in 2017, McVay has compiled a 55-26 record and a 10-3 playoff record. Just 36 now and the youngest coach to ever win a Super Bowl, McVay at his current pace could absolutely challenge Don Shula’s record of 328 career wins. MORE: Lamar Jackson contract hot takes miss reality of QB’s firm future with Ravens...

The story got worse as Sean O’Malley then stepped on his opponent’s feces inside the ring. According to ‘Suga,’ his opponent “never acted hard again.” The story doesn’t come as a surprise as Sean O’Malley is one of the best strikers currently competing in the UFC. With one of the craftiest fighting styles in the bantamweight division, he has been on the rise and may challenge for the belt in the near future....

The endangered North Atlantic right whale was spotted swimming off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts on September 22 by New England Aquarium scientists, emaciated and covered in lice. Snow Cone’s problem first came to light when she was spotted in March 2021, entangled in huge amounts of fishing lines. A few feet of the rope, which was embedded deeply under her jaw, was removed by rescue teams at the time....

But, you see, in a niche world, it is taken as an article of faith that sports is one of the few things that appeal broadly. As Bartlett Giamatti, then the president of Yale, on his way to becoming baseball commissioner, said: ““Because no single formal religion can embrace a people who hold so many faiths, sports and politics are the civil surrogates . . . for [an America] ever in quest of a covenant....

The France midfielder has been heavily linked with a switch to West Brom when the winter window opens, with Baggies boss Tony Pulis having confirmed on December 23 that an offer had been made. Rooney remains sidelined The Daily Mail reported on Friday that Pulis’s side had seen what has been reported as a £13 million bid for the former Southampton star rejected by United. Schneiderlin - who has made just eight appearances for United thus far this season - will not be available on loan, though, after Mourinho revealed that only young goalkeeper Sam Johnstone will leave on a temporary basis....

The students shared their adventure on the TikTok page Ayzpremium, after exploring the cavernous space. The clip starts with them filming a circular wooden floor, in what looks to be the courtyard of their London school. The group, who are thought to be in the British equivalent of senior year, remove a wooden panel in one of the circular segments, revealing a gap just big enough to squeeze through....

In a statement published on Facebook on Wednesday, one day before his birthday, the family says: “You can be sure that he is in the very best of hands and that we are doing everything humanly possible to help him. Please understand if we are following Michael’s wishes and keeping such a sensitive subject as health, as it has always been, in privacy.” No details on Schumacher’s current health were given....

Schumer told Newsweek in a statement of his plans on Thursday, saying that he would fire Stenger later this month once Democrats have a majority if he doesn’t resign first. A day earlier, the Senate was evacuated when rioters wearing Trump gear stormed the Capitol and entered the building. Stenger took over the position as the chief law enforcement and executive officer of the Senate on April 16, 2018. His job is to not only enforce the rules of the Senate but to maintain security in the Capitol and Senate office buildings....

RELATED: Mass Effect Legendary Edition: Nexus Mods You Need To Install The largest category is that of references to other science fiction. Some of them are obvious –squad mate Jack looks like Vin Diesel’s character from The Chronicles of Riddick, for example– and there are countless references toStar Warsand Star Trek, but others are a bit more obscure. Most of them are hidden in plain sight, waiting for eagle-eyed fans to uncover as they traverse the stars....