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New York Times
21 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Bryce Harper cussed out the commissioner. Plus: Trade deadline catch-up
The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic's MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. Bryce Harper cussed out the commissioner. I repeat: Bryce Harper cussed out the commissioner. Plus: Emmanuel Clase is the latest Guardians pitcher to become embroiled in MLB's gambling investigation, Ken looks into the Brewers and Rangers' deadline plans, and we catch you up on yesterday's trades. I'm Levi Weaver, here with Ken Rosenthal — welcome to The Windup! Some days, when you sit down to write a baseball newsletter, you furrow your brow as you try to decide which story should go in the first section. Other days, Bryce Harper drops an F-bomb on the commissioner of the sport, and you get to use the phrase 'cusses out' in a section headline. Bryce Harper cusses out the commissioner! Wow! Advertisement Let's set the stage: after the 2022 lockout that threatened the regular season, commissioner Rob Manfred began meeting with each team once a year. The premise: Improve relations with the players! Not try to convince them that a salary cap would benefit them. Definitely not that. In fact, Manfred brought in a collection of former players to improve communication with the players. It's called the Commissioner's Ambassador Program, or CAP for short. (But again, please don't put in the papers that I'm talking about a salary cap, OK?) The union, predictably, has reservations. Fast forward to last week, when Manfred met with the Phillies. As first reported by ESPN, Harper took the opportunity to engage in some communication with the commissioner. As later related by Nick Castellanos, Harper informed Manfred that the commish could 'get the f— out of our clubhouse' if he wanted to talk about a salary cap. Manfred, according to the report, informed Harper that he would 'not get the f— out of here,' because it was an important conversation. The report goes on to say that while Harper and Manfred shook hands at the end of the meeting, the Phillies first baseman did not answer a call from the commissioner the next day. Then Evan Drellich reported that there was even little more drama, with Mark DeRosa telling players something along the lines of: 'The commissioner's a powerful guy, don't f— around with him.' DeRosa later insisted he was joking. Players apparently weren't sure — since the former MLB veteran now works for Manfred, such a statement could be interpreted as a veiled threat. I bet the next CBA negotiations are going to be super easygoing and fun, yeah? Brewers still adding? The Brewers, who acquired catcher Danny Jansen from the Rays on Monday, are among the teams interested in the Orioles' Ryan O'Hearn. While O'Hearn would not be a perfect fit for Milwaukee, the team could find at-bats for him at first base, in left field and at designated hitter. Advertisement Christian Yelich is the Brewers' primary DH. Andrew Vaughn has filled in well at first for Rhys Hoskins, who is expected to return from a sprained left thumb in mid-to-late August. Switch-hitter Isaac Collins, one of the season's bigger surprises, has emerged as the team's primary left fielder. The Brewers, however, entered Monday ranked 21st in slugging percentage by left-handed hitters and 23rd in home runs. O'Hearn, 32, was batting only .218 with a .648 OPS since May 27. But among the Brewers, only Yelich (19) and Jackson Chourio had exceeded his total of 12 homers. O'Hearn, a potential free agent, will be owed about $2.5 million. The Brewers also showed interest in another left-handed hitting first baseman, Josh Naylor, before the Diamondbacks sent him to the Mariners. Naylor at the time was owed nearly $4 million. Financial angle in Texas Something to watch with the surging Rangers: Whether they are willing to go over the luxury-tax threshold for the third consecutive season. The Rangers' estimated luxury-tax payroll, per Fangraphs, is $234.9 million. The first threshold is $241 million. As a third-time offender, the Rangers would be taxed at 50 percent for every dollar they spend over the threshold. If they stay under, their penalty rate would reset to 20 percent. Winners of six straight games and nine of 10 entering Monday night, the Rangers were still day to day in determining how aggressively they should buy. If ownership gives the front office the flexibility to exceed the threshold, the Rangers might as well go significantly past the number. It would make little sense to end the season, say, $1 million over. A trade of right fielder Adolis García, who will be owed approximately $3 million at the deadline, would create additional room under the threshold. The Rangers also could move a pitcher such as right-hander Jon Gray or one of their catchers, Jonah Heim or Kyle Higashioka. But such trades would be self-defeating for a team trying to reach the postseason. Advertisement The Rangers want to add another right-handed hitter as well as a high-leverage reliever such as the Cardinals' Ryan Helsley or Pirates' David Bednar. Trading García would subtract a right-handed bat, and like many of the Rangers' hitters he is on the upswing. Through May 28, Garcia was batting .208 with a .626 OPS. Since then, he has been better, hitting .256 with and a .728 OPS. He also is an excellent defender, and the Rangers consider him an important part of their club. More Rangers: Sam Blum points out that the Rangers' hot streak has come at exactly the right time. Yesterday, we pondered, 'Hmmm, wonder if the Guardians will make Emmanuel Clase available?' Oh, how sweet and innocent we were back in those days, when there was only one Guardians pitcher under investigation by the league for gambling-related suspicions. That has since changed. Guardians closer Clase is now on non-disciplinary paid leave until Aug. 31 while the league investigates him in connection with sports betting. Not only is Clase the team's closer, he would likely have been the biggest relief chip on the market, had Cleveland opted to trade him. With his leave extending through August, that's definitely not happening now. We don't have as many details (yet) about Clase as we have about Ortiz, but here's what we know so far — which isn't much. Neither the team nor the league plans to comment until the investigation is complete. It's going to be a staple in The Windup this week: One section per day will — unless there's an inexplicable dearth of trades — be dedicated to the trades made the previous day. Here's a Monday recap: More trade deadline: Ryne Sandberg — Hall of Famer, 10x All-Star, 9x Gold Glover, 7x Silver Slugger and 1984 NL MVP — has passed away at 65 after a long battle with metastatic prostate cancer. With the NL Central lead on the line, the Brewers beat the Cubs 8-4. Also, the Cubs agreed on a multiyear extension with president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. Advertisement It's been a while since we've seen a player fully throw the coaches under the bus. Enter Astros starter Framber Valdez, who … might have a point? Two top prospects — Travis Sykora of the Nats and Tekoah Roby of the Cardinals — will be undergoing Tommy John surgery. Keith Law scouts Travis Bazzana, Braylon Doughty and other prospects from the Guardians and Orioles. This week's Power Rankings give us one goal for each team over the next two-plus months. On the pods: On 'The Roundtable,' Sam explains 'Phase 2' of the season, and the Clase news breaks. Most-clicked in our last newsletter: You listened! It was Andy McCullough's story on team executives' trade deadline 'personalities'. (Part 2 is here.) 📫 Love The Windup? Check out The Athletic's other newsletters.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
'I was in the crowd when England's Lionesses roared home - the atmosphere was incredible'
More than 65,000 people gathered in central London to watch England's Lionesses celebrate their homecoming in style It looked like it was going to rain on their parade. All morning, thick clouds hovered over Buckingham Palace like they were ready to burst - ominous, brooding. A bit like England in the group stages. Or England 2-0 down against Sweden, or right up to extra time against France. But with this group, you knew it would come good in the end. And sure enough, just as their two red open-topped buses turned onto the Mall, the clouds parted and the sun came blazing down in glory. Over 65,000 people erupted in cheers, not for the weather, but for what we'd all come to celebrate - the Lionesses, double European champions, heroes of the summer. I had joined the throng of jubilant fans lining the Mall, packed shoulder-to-shoulder with families, football fans, and faces painted with pride. Some of whom had arrived in the early hours to get the best view of the women whose names were emblazoned on their shirts and flags. Even before the Lionesses arrived, excitement rippled through the air. The noise built as the crowd swelled - chants echoing, fans singing along to the Royal Marines Band's brass rendition of It's Coming Home, and cheers ringing out as England's tournament highlights played on the big screens. Many of those cheering were teenage girls who had followed every nail-biting second of the Lionesses' journey - and had to see the finale too as their heroes brought it home. Among them was 12-year-old Amelie from Brighton, who was with her dad Anthony. Watching Sarina Wiegman's side win the Euros in 2022 inspired her to take up football, and she's just got home from competing with her girls' team in the Gothia Cup in Sweden. 'I just saw how happy it makes them and how determined they are and how much work they put in,' she said. 'It just really inspired me. 'This time I watched every single game. It's given me even more determination. It's made me realise that the sky's the limit.' Friends Bea, Lily and Izzy, all 16 from Guildford, agreed it was important to be there. 'So many girls have got into football because of them,' said Bea. 'They inspire me. They taught me not to give up, because even when it looks like you might not win, you still can.' The Mall has probably never heard such high-pitched screams as when the Lionesses finally came into view. Some of the girls gasped as they saw their heroines riding past. They looked as excited to see them - filming on their phones, waving and blowing kisses, and Captain Leah Williamson hoisting the trophy aloft. There were still more memories to be made. Sarina dancing on stage with Burna Boy. Chloe Kelly dropping an F-bomb on live TV - prompting a wince and an apology from Alex Scott between giggles. Heather Small leading the England squad in a rendition of Proud. Then came the final crescendo - red smoke billowing into the sky as the squad raised the trophy once more. It was followed by the loudest moment of the day - tens of thousands belting out Sweet Caroline in unison. And right until the very end, the sun kept shining for the Lionesses. Of course it did.
Fox News
6 days ago
- Business
- Fox News
FCC chairman sounds clarion call to return to 'unbiased, trustworthy journalism'
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr told Fox News in an interview Thursday that the time has come for outlets to get back to "unbiased, trustworthy journalism." "Look, I think we need a course correction," Carr told Fox News' Bill Hemmer. "You know, it's time for America's legacy broadcasters to return to promoting the public interest. And just recently, you know, Skydance, which is looking to acquire CBS, wrote letters to the FCC committing to serious change, to trying to root out bias, to putting in place an ombudsman that would address these issues, to returning... to unbiased, trustworthy journalism." At the beginning of the segment, Hemmer played a clip of Stephen Colbert's Monday show where Colbert dropped the F-bomb while speaking in response to President Donald Trump, who said, "I absolutely love that Colbert got fired." "How dare you, sir? Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism?: Go f--- yourself," Colbert said in response. Last week, CBS announced it would be canceling "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in 2026. Skydance Media told the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) it would eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and install an ombudsman to crack down on perceived bias within CBS News if a long-planned merger with Paramount Global is approved. Carr told Hemmer that the anticipated merger is still in the works. "That merger is still pending before the FCC right now," Carr said. "We are running our normal course review, our normal process on that, and we're taking a look at the record. The record includes these representations from Skydance that they're going to make some changes. That would be welcome news. Skydance has also said they would end DEI if this transaction was consummated. So that's pending before FCC right now, we're running our normal process, and so stay tuned on that one." Legacy broadcasters will have to return to unbiased journalism and "reorient," or deal with struggling ratings, Carr said. "That's where we have to go," the chairman said. "And I think we're getting some wins along the way. It's trust but verify. At the end of the day, we're not where we need to go, but I think this legacy media really needs to reorient, or they're gonna continue to run into issues like Colbert where it just doesn't make economic sense to run a partisan circus." Carr also addressed "The View" and the recent criticism from co-host Joy Behar, who reamed Trump following his call that former President Barack Obama be criminally investigated for allegedly manufacturing intelligence that set the Trump–Russia collusion story in motion. In a statement addressing Behar's criticism, the White House suggested the ABC show might be in trouble, saying, "It's no surprise that 'The View's ratings hit an all-time low last year. She should self-reflect on her own jealousy of President Trump's historic popularity before her show is the next to be pulled off-air." "Look, it's entirely possible that there's issues over there," Carr told Hemmer. "I mean, again, stepping back, this broader dynamic, once President Trump has exposed these media gatekeepers and smashed this facade, there's a lot of consequences. I think the consequences of that aren't quite finished. And look, 'The View's' got a lot challenges there. It wasn't that long ago, I think one episode - one show alone - they had to stop, interrupt the show and read four separate legal notices to try to avoid legal liability. So I'm not surprised to hear people saying that their ratings are struggling."
News18
17-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Of Nobel Prizes, Crypto Deals & Iran: India Must Harden Redlines Against Trump's Pakistan Pivot
US President Donald Trump has taken the world on a rollercoaster ride — one filled with impulsive declarations, erratic diplomacy, and an insatiable hunger for credit. Imagine this: a patient keeps falling sick repeatedly, but routine diagnoses reveal nothing conclusive. Eventually, it's discovered that the patient had been ignoring a tumour, hoping it would remain benign, and focused instead on a gym routine and a good diet to advance his health. But suddenly, the tumour develops its own blood supply and metastasises — triggering full-blown cancer. That's the warning sign flashing over the India-US relationship. Pakistan is more than a mere irritant in the carefully-crafted India-US relationship. Ignoring it is no longer an option. It's time to draw firm and non-negotiable red lines. And no, crypto sales and Nobel Prizes should not come in the way. US President Donald Trump has taken the world on a rollercoaster ride — one filled with impulsive declarations, erratic diplomacy, and an insatiable hunger for credit. With reckless ceasefire announcements and glaring conflicts of interest, Trump's actions are shaking up alliances, undermining hard-won diplomatic achievements, and jeopardising America's relationship with one of its most important partners: India. Fast forward to today: after the US bombed three Iranian nuclear sites — Fordow, Esfahan, and Natanz — Iran retaliated by targeting US bases in Qatar, Syria, Iraq, and Bahrain. The attacks were fended off with ease. Then came another Trumpian moment. And even though the theatre this time was in the Middle East, it gave India Deja Vu. Trump abruptly declared a 'total and complete ceasefire" between Iran and Israel on social media. But within hours, the two were bombing each other again. Trump was left furious — so much so that he reportedly dropped the F-bomb. In a Truth Social post, Trump publicly warned Israel: 'ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!" An hour later, he bizarrely claimed Israel would not strike Iran and that Israeli jets would return while doing a 'friendly plane wave" to Iran. The image of Israeli fighter jets waving to Iran in midair — while still over enemy territory — is surreal. Israel, for its part, insisted that Trump was well aware of their plans all along. So who's telling the truth? Trump's way of doing things is not easy to decode. The goalposts keep shifting. The mood keeps changing. And no one, not even friends and allies are safe from his antics. One thing that remains consistent is the desperation for credit — inserting himself into blood-feuds of foreign lands, negating their sensitivities and fishing for praise. It's an enigmatic display of narcissism where decades long conflicts turn into theatres of vanity. A Pattern of Narcissism: Blood Feuds as Vanity Projects This is the story of a president whose foreign policy is increasingly seen as performance art — a series of theatrics designed to position himself at the centre of global flashpoints. According to insider reports, the coverage of Israeli strikes on Iran on Fox News reportedly inspired Trump's decision to launch the B2 bomber strikes on Iran. So it wasn't about strategy. It was about airtime. He repeated this pattern in the Indian subcontinent. Trump inserted himself into the India-Pakistan conflict — falsely presenting a fragile understanding between the two nations as a US-brokered ceasefire. He ignored the reality that India's military pressure had forced Pakistan to the table, not American diplomacy. The Desperate Pursuit of a Nobel One thread tying Trump's chaotic interventions together is his obsession with the Nobel Peace Prize. In a post, Trump mentions a number of conflicts that Trump is unhappy he did not get a Nobel Peace Prize for his intervention in various conflicts. 'I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize…," he laments multiple times. Pakistan has turned this Trumpian obsession into an opportunity. After meeting Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir, Pakistan floated the idea of nominating Trump. It struck the right chords. This week, US Congressman 'Buddy" Carter nominated Trump for the Nobel — citing the supposed Iran-Israel ceasefire and Trump's claim of preventing Iran from going nuclear. Ironically, on the same day, a Ukrainian lawmaker withdrew his nomination for Trump, disillusioned with his failure to end the Russia-Ukraine war — something Trump had repeatedly claimed he could do 'in one day." India Pushes Back: Red Lines and a Reality Check Trump's meddling has had real diplomatic costs. His ceasefire claims robbed India of credit for its military victory. He even suggested mediating in Kashmir — a red line India has upheld for decades by rejecting third-party interference. Trump also claimed he used trade pressure to force India and Pakistan to the table. India's Ministry of External Affairs had to issue multiple rebuttals: No US role in the ceasefire, no room for mediation and no trade discussions tied to de-escalation ever happened. Despite these statements, Trump continued with his narrative. When he skipped the second day of the G7 and called Prime Minister Modi instead, it seemed like damage control. But this came at the exact time Asim Munir was also in Washington. The blatant disregard for Indian sensitivities had crossed all bounds. Munir, India has reason to believe, is the man responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack — and yet Trump has repeatedly played into his hands — making the conflict about the question of Kashmir and not what it really is — Pakistan sponsored terrorism. PM Modi was not having it any more. In a 35-minute phone call, he flayed Trump's narrative to his face. No US role in the ceasefire. It was entirely an Indian military achievement. No prospects of mediation. And no mention of trade. This was India setting the record straight directly with the President, leaving no room for further deniability or confusion. PM Modi shattered the Trumpian narrative with precision. Trump's Dangerous Pakistan Play Trump's growing closeness to Pakistan — particularly its military — poses a threat to India-US relations. Pakistan remains tactically important in the context of Iran— with talk of Pakistan possibly aiding the US in a war with Iran with access to its bases. Pakistan is a US partner in so-called counterterror operations against the ISIS-Khorasan. And theoretically, the US seeks to wean Pakistan off of its dependence on China. It is even more concerning because this is the same Trump that in her first term lashed out at Pakistan for backing terror and cut military aid to it. The president's volte-face from that to calling Asim Munir, an unelected military dictator, a great leader, is a giant red flag that reeks of mischief and malice. Perhaps most concerning is the financial link. A firm majority-owned by Trump's family, World Liberty Financial, is in business with the Pakistan Crypto Council, a newly launched initiative backed by Munir and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif. The firm's founder, Zachary Witkoff, son of Trump ally Steve Witkoff, signed the partnership days after the Pahalgam attack. Pakistani media reports that unorthodox methods were used by Munir to land a meeting with Trump— which ultimately took place in the presence of Steve Witkoff. So Trump now has business ties with Pakistani leaders and it is having a direct impact on how the US government deals with Pakistan, even with regards to India. The implications are dangerous. This is foreign policy compromised by personal financial interests. And it's playing out at the cost of India's security concerns. India must now double down on its red lines to preserve the integrity of its relationship with the US: No weapons supply to Pakistan. Firm action against Pakistani terrorism. No third-party comments on Kashmir. No meddling in the Indus Waters Treaty. No interference when India strikes terror camps across the border. No hyphenation between India and Pakistan. Trust must be rebuilt. Trump's antics have eroded years of careful diplomacy. Future trade deals and Indo-Pacific cooperation must be conditional on America respecting these principles. There are already signs of strain. The much-anticipated India-US trade deal has hit roadblocks. Trump's forceful negotiating style and his problematic stand on Pakistan have derailed progress. India is not willing to play along when its national security and diplomatic credibility are at stake. India is a rising great power. The Indo-US relationship is one of the most consequential of this century. And yet, Trump's pursuit of a Nobel Prize and crypto riches threatens to derail it. With the Quad Summit coming up in India later this year, it's time for Trump — and the US foreign policy establishment — to recalibrate and put diplomacy back in the hands of diplomats. top videos View all Because the future of global stability should not be determined by a president's ego or business deals behind closed doors. Views expressed in the above piece are personal and solely those of the author. They do not necessarily reflect News18's views. About the Author Shubhangi Sharma Shubhangi Sharma is News Editor - Special Projects at News18. She covers foreign affairs and geopolitics, and also keeps a close watch on the national pulse of India. tags : donald trump finepoint India-US relations Nobel Peace prize view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 26, 2025, 14:31 IST News opinion Of Nobel Prizes, Crypto Deals & Iran: India Must Harden Redlines Against Trump's Pakistan Pivot | Finepoint Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Superman Star David Corenswet Reveals Fun Blooper With Co-Star Rachel Brosnahan
As James Gunn's Superman breaks records at the box office, David Corenswet takes fans behind the scenes and shares a surprising moment from filming the movie alongside DC Universe co-star Rachel Brosnahan. The actors come together on the big screen to breathe life into Clark Kent and Lois Lane in Gunn's latest Superman movie. Gunn's Superman explores Clark and Lois's romantic and working relationship as one of the key themes of the movie. During a conversation with PEOPLE, Corenswet shared a glimpse of their shooting. According to the actor, he and Brosnahan were filming a scene where he was thrown off by a delivery from Brosnahan that made him accidentally drop the F-bomb as the Man of Tomorrow. Detailing the incident, Corenswet clarified that it was involuntary. 'She made me curse at her. The way she delivered one particular line made me sort of involuntarily say, 'Oh, f**k you,' which I think was a shock to all of us," the actor told the outlet, explaining that Brosnahan caught him off guard and made him feel hurt.
