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Los Angeles Times
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Dodgers lose to Arizona in first real test in ‘the best division in baseball'
PHOENIX — It's much too early to call it 2021 yet. But, just like the last time the Dodgers tried to defend a World Series title, the National League West isn't presenting the easiest of paths. Entering Thursday night, the division was home to the best team in baseball, the 25-win Dodgers. But, based on overall league records, it also included the clubs ranked third (San Diego at 23-13), fifth (San Francisco at 24-14) and 13th (Arizona at 19-18) in the majors, too. 'I think we're the best division in baseball,' Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. 'I don't think anyone is gonna run away with it.' In 2021, of course, the Dodgers faced a similar test in the NL West. That year, the division wasn't as deep, the bottom three teams all finishing below .500. But at the top, the Dodgers and Giants duked it out to the end. The Dodgers finished with 106 wins. The Giants topped them with 107. It forced the Dodgers to settle for a wild-card berth in the playoffs, and down an elongated October path that saw them run out of steam in the NL Championship Series. While this season isn't even at its quarter-point yet, a similar threat is starting to brew. In a 5-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night, the Dodgers got their first taste of the challenge that might lie ahead of them. Over the next several weeks, plenty more intradivision tests loom. After playing just one division foe over the first six weeks of the season — a three-game sweep of the utterly helpless Colorado Rockies last month — the Dodgers are finally getting into the meat of their division schedule. Starting with this weekend's four-game set at Chase Field, five of their next 12 series will be against the Diamondbacks, Padres and Giants. The Diamondbacks were supposed to be the weakest link of that group, starting the season slowly amid a couple of key injuries and repeated late-game collapses from their bullpen. But on Thursday, they thrilled a lively crowd of 40,319, besting the Dodgers in every phase for a thorough series-opening victory. While Arizona starter Brandon Pfaadt cruised through 6 ⅓ scoreless innings, Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto was knocked around for five runs in five innings; the first four scoring on Gabriel Moreno's grand slam in the fourth. Struggling with his command all night, Yamamoto's fourth-inning jam was largely of his own creation. He walked leadoff batter Pavin Smith. He hit Eugenio Suárez with a 0-and-2 slider to load the bases following an infield single. Then, after falling behind Moreno in a 2-and-0 count, he threw an elevated cutter that the Arizona catcher smashed to right field. The following inning, Ketel Marte hit a solo home run to an almost identical spot. The five runs were tied for the most Yamamoto has allowed in an MLB game, and it doubled his ERA from an MLB-best 0.90 to 1.80 — on a night he was pitching on five days' rest (as opposed to six) for the first time this season. While Shohei Ohtani hit a solo home run with two outs in the ninth, the Dodgers' best chance to come back was in the eighth. Max Muncy smoked a ground-rule double for their first run. Andy Pages hit an RBI single that brought the tying run to the plate. But, with one out, Michael Conforto hit a rocket ground ball for an inning-ending double play, finishing his night 0 for three despite hitting the ball hard all three times. Over his last 12 games, he is one for 40. There's a long way to go, of course, before any real 2021 deja vu begins setting in. Ahead of this week's series, Roberts downplayed concerns that the division race could exhaust his team like it did four years ago, when the Dodgers and Giants went down to the last day. 'You don't win the World Series, or the division, in May,' Roberts said. 'I think it's still just kind of making sure we stay the course and protect guys and play good baseball. So that's what is more front of mind for me.' Still, the longer the Dodgers' division rivals hang around, the more pressure it will put on their regular-season performance. The last thing they want, in a year they've already dealt with an early wave of pitching injuries, is to be grinding through a division race during the stretch run of the season, or be in any danger of falling to a wild-card place. The way the division has played to this point, however, keeps those outcomes as real possibilities.
Gizmodo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
Keurig vs. Nespresso? This $99 Coffee Machine Wins for the Best Under $100 Gift for Mom
Looking to streamline your morning coffee routine without sacrificing quality? The Keurig Coffee Maker offers a perfect blend of convenience and consistency, delivering your favorite brew at the touch of a button. This popular single-serve coffee maker takes the guesswork out of your morning caffeine fix, making it an ideal choice for busy households or office spaces. Currently marked down to $100 from its original price of $150, this impressive 33% discount saves you $50 – making it an excellent time to upgrade your coffee game or replace an aging machine. This significant price drop brings premium coffee convenience into a more accessible price range. See at Amazon Your morning java, affordable and easy The machine's standout features focus on user convenience, starting with its generous 48-ounce water reservoir that lets you brew 6+ cups before needing a refill. The removable design makes refilling and cleaning hassle-free. With three brew size options (6, 8, and 10 ounces), you can customize your coffee strength to your preference, with the 6-ounce setting delivering the boldest flavor. Thoughtful engineering extends to the machine's practical features, including an energy-saving auto-off function that activates after two hours of idle time and a helpful descaling reminder to maintain optimal performance. The straightforward button controls make brewing your perfect cup of coffee a simple, under-one-minute process, while the durable plastic construction ensures longevity. If you don't like using ground coffee, you have tons of great flavors to choose from. There are plenty of Keurig options on the market, so you can just buy a ton of the flavors you like and use those without ever having to grind any coffee – a task no one really enjoys doing. And when you want to change it, it's as easy as using a different pod. For anyone seeking to simplify their coffee routine without compromising on taste, this Keurig at its current price point offers an compelling blend of value and functionality. And best of all, it saves you multiple weekly trips to Starbucks when you know you don't need to be spending all that money. Every day coffee trips add up quick even when you don't think they do, and you could end up saving hundreds just by avoiding all the extraneous visits. So if you've got the extra cash ready, take it from us: this is one deal you want to go ahead and let things rip on, because you'll want to take advantage of this deal while it exists. See at Amazon
BBC News
07-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
New brew for Stoke-on-Trent's 100th anniversary celebrations
New brew for city's 100th anniversary celebrations Just now Share Save Richard Price BBC News, West Midlands Share Save Stoke-on-Trent City Council Lord Mayor Lyn Sharpe helped unveil the new brew which celebrates 100 years of Stoke-on-Trent A 40-year-old brewery in Stoke-on-Trent is preparing a special ale to help mark to the city's centenary. Titanic Brewery, based in Burslem, teamed up with the city council to produce the limited edition beer which will be available in bottles, cans and on cask in pubs across the county. Labels and pump clips for Century Anniversary Ale are set to feature the bottle kilns, which the city's skyline is famous for. A portion of the proceeds from each sale will go to the Titanic Brewery Foundation, which supports charities across the region. The celebrations mark 100 years since Stoke-on-Trent obtained city status from King George V in 1925, as the monarch recognised the area's contribution to the pottery industry. Events and activities planned to mark the anniversary include a parade, tea party, hunt to find 100 stories and a giant oatcake card. Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent Lyn Sharpe, who was named Campaign for Real Ale's (Camra) national campaigner of the year in 2017, used to work at Titanic Brewery as a tour guide. "Visitors loved learning about what happens to some simple ingredients in a brewery and how they're turned into a beautiful pint of beer for you to enjoy in your local pub," she said. Stoke-on-Trent City Council Lyn Sharpe was formerly a tour guide at Titanic Brewery Ms Sharpe added: "Stoke-on-Trent's brewing heritage has played a proud role in our first 100 years, and this ale is a fantastic way to toast our centenary. "The designs on the pump clips mean that pub goers across the region will learn about our centenary and be able to raise a glass to this historic year." The initial brewing process took about a day to complete, and involved bringing together the four key ingredients of beer - water, hops, malted barley and yeast. The yeast then fermented the liquid over several days. David Glenwright, from Titanic Brewing, said: "We are genuinely honoured to be working with the city council to produce this commemorative ale, celebrating both the city's centenary, and our own 40th anniversary." He said the centenary was a "momentous occasion" and they were excited to toast this "incredible city and its people". Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
16-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Leeds beer firm to open Bradford brewery after plans approved
Owners of a Leeds taproom said they were "absolutely delighted" to expand into Bradford, after plans were approved for a new Brew Co was set up in Farsley in 2020, with beer brewed and served to customers the brewery aspect will now move to Albion Mills in the Greengates area, after Bradford Council gave the plan the green Verity Clarke said it was "exciting that we can finally get going". The taproom in Farsley is also set to be refurbished, with the brewery area to be replaced with extra has raised £50,000 to go towards making the site a six-day-a-week owners aim to start brewing from Bradford by May ready for a launch event at the end of June. Ms Clarke said: "We eventually want to open more taprooms so we don't know exactly what that looks like yet."The more we grow into doing cask beer we're thinking of more of a kind of traditional pub that could be our next site."The kit used to brew its beer has been donated to fellow West Yorkshire brewery Lost Cause. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
The untold story of the battle that helped end WW2 in Europe
Operation Varsity "was the battle that ended" World War Two in Europe, yet it is largely unknown to all but military history buffs. British, Canadian and American forces took off mostly from Essex airfields on 24 March 1945, to be dropped directly on top of the German lines at the River Rhine. Paratroopers and gliders packed with men descended into fierce fighting conditions which resulted in rapid success, but huge loss of life. About six weeks later, the Western Allies had met the Russians in Berlin and Victory in Europe was declared. Chris Bullock has organised an event at one of the departure airfields, RAF Rivenhall, to remember those who died, saying "it's an untold story". "When you see a video of the men at Rivenhall with their final brew, giving the thumbs up and the V for victory sign before they get into their gliders and you know some of them didn't come home, within three hours they were dead – it's important to tell that story," he said. Peter Davies, 102, took off from RAF Woodbridge in Suffolk towed by a Dakota plane and carrying "a 17-pounder gun, towing vehicle and gun detachment of eight personnel". He had volunteered for the Glider Pilot Regiment in 1942 because he thought it would be "more exciting" than his time as an Army private manning a Royal Artillery anti-aircraft unit. "It's like flying a brick – there's only one way, and it's down," said Mr Davies, from Bollington, Cheshire, describing what it was like once the the glider was loosed. "There was a hell of a lot of flak, we lost our controls and having lost a great chunk of one wing, we were pulling deeper and deeper into enemy ground. "When we hit the ground – and I do mean hit – we were very much in the wrong place amongst a load of very angry Germans, and it was total chaos." One American glider came down within 50m (about 160ft) of him, "and not one man got out alive because the Germans were there as well". But with co-pilot Bert Bowman, he made it across the battlefield to their intended drop zone and returned to Britain. "The Allies landed directly on top of the Germans and lots of gliders were shot down and lots of paratroopers were shot in the skies – 80 people from RAF Rivenhall alone lost their lives," said Mr Bullock, 56, who served in the 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment for 25 years. Operation Varsity was the largest single airborne operation in history, with more than 16,000 men were dropped into western Germany on the same day. Its aim was to establish a bridgehead across the River Rhine for the main Allied advance into Germany and push rapidly towards the Russian forces arriving from the east. The first part was the ground offensive Operation Plunder, "which was the biggest-ever river crossing and was done by British and Canadian forces", Mr Bullock said. The intention was for the amphibious troops on the western side of the Rhine to join up with the airborne troops dropped to its east. Varsity took place just five months after the disastrous Battle of Arnhem, which resulted in 90% casualties to the Glider Pilot Regiment. RAF pilots such as Brian Latham, who had been sent to Texas, to learn to fly fighter planes, were among hundreds who "volunteered" for glider service. "If we didn't volunteer, we were told we'd never fly again and be made to join the infantry or go down a mine," said Mr Latham, 101, from Llandudno, Conway, Wales. However, he soon realised being a gilder pilot was "an elite, like the Commandos". "We were not toughies and they made us toughies – I became a trained infantry man," he said. Flying from RAF Gosfield, near Braintree, Essex, Mr Latham carried a mortar section, with a Jeep and trailer, and was dropped into ground smoke and heavy anti-aircraft fire. "We just dived into the smoke and it was all very exciting and we landed just where we should have done at Hamminkeln," he said. "We were then by a bridge, held by the Royal Ulster Rifles, which was attacked by German tanks until the British 2nd Army came up [having crossed the Rhine]." Eventually he was returned to the UK, but grateful not to go back to his home station of RAF Broadwell in Oxfordshire, because "we'd lost too many people". Of the 890 Glider Pilot Regiment personnel who took part in Varsity, more than 20% of them were killed or wounded. "We were dropped right in amongst the Germans, which had never been tried before, and we knew it was a suicide drop," said Danny Mason, who had qualified to join the Parachute Regiment aged 19 just a week earlier. "But it didn't bother us. We were young and keen and thought, 'We'll be all right, we'll be fine'." Now 98 and living in Ludlow, Shropshire, Mr Mason added: "We also thought the Germans were losing and weren't in good fighting condition and this'll be easy – but it wasn't. We had a very high casualty rate." At least 1,070 members of the US 17th Airborne Division and the British 6th Airborne Division, which included the Canadians, were killed and thousands more were wounded. "But within four or five hours we had accomplished what we had set out to do," Mr Mason said. He advanced 600 miles through Germany within a fortnight until he was injured. "It was the battle that ended the war, yet nobody was interested in it," he said. "I asked my old commanding officer about it and he said it was because everyone was fed up. It was six years of war and it was such a huge relief when VE Day came." Mr Bullock provided some additional context. "Three weeks after Varsity, Belsen concentration camp was liberated. Two weeks after, Hitler killed himself, and a week after that Germany capitulated – it's probably hardly talked about because events overtook themselves." Now working as an international operations security manager for the BBC, he lives near RAF Rivenhall and began researching its story 10 years ago. Sixty gliders towed by two RAF squadrons left the airfield at 07:00 GMT on 24 March 1945, carrying part of the 6th Airborne Division. But some of that history is still lost. "There are no records left of who flew on which glider and what happened to each man – only the anecdotal evidence and individual stories I've managed to track down," he said. He has commissioned a memorial to "remember all those who flew from Rivenhall and died on that day". It will be unveiled at an event on 23 March, with military vehicles, static stands, re-enactors, presentations and a flypast by a Dakota. A memorial service will be held the next day at 07:00 GMT. With thanks to The Glider Pilot Regiment Society and The Parachute Regimental Association. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Cadets remember Canadian airmen of WWII Their plane went down - how this WW2 crew survived 'I heard the shout, fire, and dived to the ground' The Glider Pilot Regiment Society The Parachute Regimental Association
