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a day ago
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Mets make big Francisco Alvarez decision after 7 home runs in his last 19 at bats
It took long enough. But the New York Mets have finally come to their senses. Francisco Alvarez is going back to the big leagues. Multiple reporters broke the news Sunday evening that the talented catcher is going back to the MLB level. It came with Alvarez in the midst of an insane hot streak at Triple-A Syracuse. After he homered early on Sunday, it marked seven homers in his last 19 at bats. Alvarez may be flawed as a defender, but he's still the Mets' best catching option in the present and their clear catcher of the future. He had toiled at Triple-A long enough. MORE: Former Yankees, Astros slugger reaches 500 career home runs far from home The Mets are locked in a tight NL East race with the Phillies. Philadelphia made a big move on Sunday, too, signing reliever David Robertson, a guy that could've also helped the Mets. So New York had to come up with their own key decision. And it means Alvarez is coming back to the bigs. MORE MLB NEWS: Trevor Bauer has the worst ERA in Japan's NPB Blue Jays' Addison Barger could hit from the wrong side of plate and be a star Deion Sanders, Bo Jackson once had the most legendary clash at Yankee Stadium Cal Raleigh, aka Big Dumper, signs the perfect endorsement deal Aaron Judge reveals how long he plans to play in MLB Quinn Priester did the unthinkable against the Dodgers
Yahoo
a day ago
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Barcelona fans have their say: Atlético Madrid star should be no.1 transfer target
Supporters of La Liga giants Barcelona have weighed in on what they feel the club should be prioritising when it comes to reinforcements to Hansi Flick's squad this summer. As much has come by way of a survey, carried out by Spanish outlet . When asked which position in the Blaugrana's ranks is most in need of fresh blood with a view to next season, the majority (42.33%) pointed towards centre-forward. This of course comes with Robert Lewandowski due to turn 37 next month. Shifting focus towards specific targets, and the name most frequently pushed by the Barca faithful to fill the striker role in Catalunya's capital is Julián Alvarez. Atlético Madrid standout Alvarez is understood to be on the radar of those in the Camp Nou boardroom, albeit with a view to the summer of 2026, rather than this. Following Alvarez with the 2nd most mentions, meanwhile, was Manchester City hitman Erling Haaland. Conor Laird – GSFN
New York Post
2 days ago
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- New York Post
Mets recalling Francisco Alvarez after homer barrage in minors
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free The laser show that Francisco Alvarez has been putting on with Triple-A Syracuse is ending. He now will head to The Show. Advertisement The Mets are recalling their young catcher, a source said Sunday, after he laid waste to minor league pitching for nearly a month. Francisco Alvarez singles during the Mets' May 26 game against the White Sox. Robert Sabo for the NY Post Alvarez, who was optioned amid offensive and defensive struggles on June 22, reported to Syracuse and made adjustments on both sides of the ball that he hopes will translate to the majors. Advertisement In 19 games with Syracuse, Alvarez demolished 11 home runs — including another one Sunday, a game in which he was pinch-hit for in the ninth inning. Francisco Alvarez connects on a hit during the Mets' May 11 game against the Cubs. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post Advertisement The powerful 23-year-old had hit just three home runs in 35 major league games this season. Alvarez is expected to rejoin the Mets on Monday and likely will share time with Luis Torrens.
Straits Times
5 days ago
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- Straits Times
3 years on from ‘tragic incident', US artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez looks back at how far she has come
Anita Alvarez (left) being lifted from the bottom of the pool by her coach Andrea Fuentes after she fainted during the women's solo free artistic swimming final of the 2022 World Aquatics Championships. SINGAPORE – It has been three years since American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez found herself in a distressing scene which went viral. After completing her solo free final at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships (WCH) in Budapest, Hungary, she fainted and sank to the bottom of the pool. In that critical situation, it was her quick-thinking coach Andrea Fuentes who dived in to lift her to the surface. Alvarez received medical treatment and was said to be fine despite having stopped breathing for at least two minutes. She missed the team final two days later. Speaking to The Straits Times at the WCH Arena on July 17, a day before the start of the 2025 WCH artistic swimming competition, the 28-year-old said she is 'forever grateful' to Fuentes. 'There was a lot that happened in that moment,' Alvarez recalled. 'Of course, I was unconscious when it happened, so I don't have memories of the actual incident. 'I remember feeling good before the swim. I remember feeling like I was really enjoying it. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Driverless bus in Sentosa gets green light to run without safety officer in first for S'pore World US strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites, says new report Business 5 things to know about Kuok Hui Kwong, tycoon Robert Kuok's daughter and Shangri-La Asia head honcho Asia Air India probe of Boeing 787 fuel control switches finds no issues Singapore Man charged over manufacturing DIY Kpods at Yishun home; first such case in Singapore Singapore Sex first, then you can sell my flat: Women property agents fend off indecent proposals and harassment Singapore Two women jailed for submitting fake university certificates to MOM for employment passes Singapore Fatal abuse of Myanmar maid in Bishan: Traffic Police officer sentenced to 10 years' jail '(It means a lot) having a coach or a teammate or whoever it is in your life that can be that intuitive about you and know when something is off to jump into action to help you out. 'The fact that my coach was able to step in at that moment and just react on the spot, I'm forever grateful.' Alvarez, who was cleared by doctors to compete again, said that she did not really watch videos of the incident, adding: 'I think it was more about, 'how do we move forward from it?' 'Very forward thinking, trying to see what I can do to make sure that I'm okay, that I'm healthy enough to get back in the pool and continue doing what I love. 'I didn't want to keep watching it over and over, or cry about what had happened. I wanted to move on from it and become a better and stronger person.' American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez performing during a show at the Bussys swimming pool in Eaubonne on April 28, 2024. PHOTO: AFP At the Paris Games, she reached a career milestone by winning her first Olympic medal, a silver in the team event. 'The steps that I took from that tragic moment, to the next two years to get to Paris and to end with the result that we did was quite the journey,' she said. 'It was very special to look back on that and see how far I came, how my support system helped me out and how strong the human mind is to be able to get us back into things like that.' At the July 11-Aug 3 WCH in Singapore, Alvarez, who has one silver and three bronzes in her previous six appearances at the world championships, will be hoping to clinch gold for the first time. While she does not know when she will be hanging up her goggles, she has already started preparing for life beyond the pool. In November 2024, she enlisted into the United States Air Force and completed basic military training two months later under a programme that allows elite competitors to train while serving their country. Alvarez said: 'Representing the USA in two different uniforms is pretty cool. It's gonna be time to wrap up my career at some point soon. So I've to start thinking about my future and my career outside of the pool is very important to me. 'The air force has so many different career fields to explore, so I'm excited about the opportunity for anything. Of course, (being a) pilot would be super cool, but it also depends when I decide to be done in the pool.' For now though, Alvarez and her teammates will be focused on preparing for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. She said: 'To see how magical it was in Paris, thinking that it could be happening in my home city makes me emotional because it would be so special.' Teammate Jacklyn Luu added: 'Being able to compete at a home Olympic Games (would mean) so much for all of us, especially bringing the exposure to artistic swimming for all of America.'
The National
14-07-2025
- The National
Man charged over Stone of Destiny incident at Perth Museum
Visitors said a man in a kilt attempted to smash through the display case on Saturday, July 12, around 2pm in Perth Museum. The museum was evacuated and a 35-year-old was later arrested and charged in connection. No injuries were reported and Perth Museum said the stone, which was used in the coronation of Scottish kings for centuries, was not damaged in the incident. READ MORE: Award-winning Scottish hotel on NC500 up for sale for £1.2 million A tourist visiting from the Philippines, Elle Alvarez, posted a video of the incident on Facebook, writing: 'An absolutely epic moment is unfolding right before our eyes here at the Perth Museum!' Alvarez said the man allegedly claimed to be the 'chief of his clan' and that he has 'a right to the throne'. Police reportedly responded quickly to the incident, with visitors evacuated and the area 'closed off' as a result. Alvarez said: 'This ancient stone holds deep significance for Scotland; it's a symbol of power, history, and identity. 'And today, its story grew even more dramatic when a man [in] his kilt attempted to smash the glass in an apparent bid to seize it.' The Stone of Destiny, also known as the Stone of Scone, was taken from Scotland during the Wars of Independence before being kept in Westminster Abbey. On Christmas Day, 1950, four Glasgow University students managed to steal the stone and temporarily return it to Scotland. It was officially returned in 1996, where it resided in Edinburgh Castle before being transferred to Perth Museum in 2024. READ MORE: Police to breathalyse passengers arriving at Scottish airport in pilot scheme In a 2023 incident, activists from This is Rigged smashed the stone's protective glass cabinet and sprayed 'Is Treasa Tuath Na Tighearna' – Gaelic for 'The People Are Mightier Than A Lord' – on the glass, leading to the closure of Edinburgh Castle for the remainder of the day. A spokesperson for Culture Perth and Kinross said: 'We can confirm there was an incident at Perth Museum on Saturday 12 July 2025, where a man was arrested. 'Perth Museum was evacuated as a precaution and there was no damage to any artefacts on display. We are assisting Police Scotland with their enquiries so it would be inappropriate to comment further.'
