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Shohei Ohtani hits 2 homers against Giants, ending the Dodgers star's 10-game homer drought
LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani has hit two homers against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night, emphatically ending the three-time MVP's longest homer drought since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani led off the game with his 24th homer, hammering Landen Roupp's fourth pitch 419 feet deep into the right-field bleachers with an exit velocity of 110.3 mph. The slugger had been in a 10-game homer drought since June 2, going 10 for 40 in that stretch with no RBIs — although he still had an eight-game hitting streak during his power outage. Ohtani then led off the sixth with his 25th homer, sending Tristan Beck's breaking ball outside the strike zone into the bleachers in right. He also moved one homer behind the Yankees' Aaron Judge and Seattle's Cal Raleigh for the overall major league lead. Dodgers fans brought him home with a standing ovation as Ohtani produced his third multihomer game of the season and the 22nd of his career. Ohtani reached base four times and scored three runs in his first four at-bats, drawing two walks to go with his two homers. Ohtani hadn't played in 10 straight games without hitting a homer since 2023 in the final 10 games of his six-year tenure with the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani had slowed down a bit over the past two weeks after he was named the NL Player of the Month for May with a formidable performance, racking up 15 homers and 28 RBIs.
Fox Sports
a day ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Shohei Ohtani hits 2 homers against Giants, ending the Dodgers star's 10-game homer drought
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani has hit two homers against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night, emphatically ending the three-time MVP's longest homer drought since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani led off the game with his 24th homer, hammering Landen Roupp's fourth pitch 419 feet deep into the right-field bleachers with an exit velocity of 110.3 mph. The slugger had been in a 10-game homer drought since June 2, going 10 for 40 in that stretch with no RBIs — although he still had an eight-game hitting streak during his power outage. Ohtani then led off the sixth with his 25th homer, sending Tristan Beck's breaking ball outside the strike zone into the bleachers in right. He also moved one homer behind the Yankees' Aaron Judge and Seattle's Cal Raleigh for the overall major league lead. Dodgers fans brought him home with a standing ovation as Ohtani produced his third multihomer game of the season and the 22nd of his career. Ohtani reached base four times and scored three runs in his first four at-bats, drawing two walks to go with his two homers. Ohtani hadn't played in 10 straight games without hitting a homer since 2023 in the final 10 games of his six-year tenure with the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani had slowed down a bit over the past two weeks after he was named the NL Player of the Month for May with a formidable performance, racking up 15 homers and 28 RBIs. ___ AP MLB: recommended
Spectator
2 days ago
- Politics
- Spectator
Netanyahu wants to topple the Iranian regime
Last night, the Middle East witnessed its fiercest clash yet as Israel and Iran traded blows. A daring Israeli operation, orchestrated by Mossad and the Israeli Air Force (IAF), obliterated Iran's top military commanders, including IRGC leaders, and struck ballistic missile sites and nuclear facilities. Iran initially retaliated with a barrage of drones, all of which were shot down. It then escalated its attack, firing over 200 ballistic missiles targeting civilians. Several missiles hit the densely populated cities of Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, and Rishon Lezion, killing three civilians and wounding over 75. Unlike Iran's barrages last year, which inflicted minor damage, this assault overwhelmed Israel's defences. A lot less help from allies also meant that more missiles hit Israel. Israel's response is unrelenting. The IAF is hammering military targets deep inside Iran, aiming for maximum destruction. This is no isolated strike but the opening phase of a campaign to dismantle Iran's nuclear program and long-range missile capabilities. According to reports in the Israeli media, Israeli assessments indicate the attacks on Natanz and Isfahan have set Tehran's nuclear ambitions back several years. But this time, Israel's ambitions go beyond diminishing Iranian military capabilities. In a defiant address, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Iranians to overthrow their regime. Having helped free Lebanon from Hezbollah's iron grip, and Syria from President Assad's murderous regime, Israel hopes to achieve the same in Iran, for the benefit of Israel, the Iranian people, and for greater stability in the Middle East. For Israel, this is a fight for survival. Iran's leaders, from Ayatollah Khamenei to IRGC commanders, have repeatedly vowed to annihilate the Jewish state, pursuing nuclear weapons to match their genocidal rhetoric. Years of Israeli covert operations – sabotage, targeted killings – delayed Tehran's progress, but diplomatic efforts, including faltering US-Iran talks, failed to halt it. Israel's strategy extends beyond destruction As former Mossad chief Meir Dagan once warned, Israel would act only with 'a sword upon its neck'. That moment has arrived. Israel struck alone, though US President Donald Trump, despite initial reluctance, bolstered defences, and Jordan helped intercept drones. Germany and France, despite reservations over Israel's conduct in Gaza, have affirmed its right to self-defence. The UK's response has been tepid. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy's calls for de-escalation and 'stability' rang hollow. A nuclear Iran guarantees the opposite. Britain's hesitancy is perplexing when restraining Tehran's oppressive regime aligns with the interests of any nation valuing peace. Israel's strategy extends beyond destruction. By decapitating Iran's military and targeting its nuclear infrastructure, Jerusalem hopes to sow discord, sparking a revolution to topple the theocracy. The risks are immense: Iran's missile barrages could escalate, bringing more casualties and destruction. Prolonged conflict may isolate Israel further than the war in Gaza has, too. Iran now has a decision to make: continue attacking Israel and risk more destruction, or limp back to talks with President Trump from a position of weakness. Israel has no faith in a nuclear deal, a measure that has been tried, tested and failed. It wants the Americans join the attacks against Iran's fortified bunkers. The UK and its allies must back Israel's resolve, not with platitudes but with unwavering support. They also need to ramp up security for Jewish communities that will undoubtedly be targeted by Iran-backed terrorists. A nuclear Iran threatens global peace: stopping it now is not just Israel's fight, but the world's.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Shreyas Iyer's vintage calm, vicious finish: Channels prime Kohli as knockout masterclass lifts PBKS into IPL final
Knockout king: Iyer's evolving big-match legacy Live Events 11 innings 303 runs Average: 50.50 Strike rate: 142.92 Three fifties, top score: 87* The Kohli effect: Same shot, same zone, same vibe Can Iyer finish the job? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Under immense pressure and bright Ahmedabad lights, Shreyas Iyer turned ice-cold, hammering an unbeaten 87 to take Punjab Kings into the IPL final with a calm, calculated and brutal finish — the kind of innings that evoked echoes of Virat Kohli in his most dominant T20 PBKS chasing 204 and reeling at 55/2 in the eighth over, Iyer walked in and stitched a knock for the ages — blending risk-free rotation with brutal bursts of six-hitting, all while exuding the same composure that once defined India's most reliable latest performance adds another glittering gem to an already standout record in high-stakes white-ball occasional dips, the 30-year-old has built a reputation as a go-to man under pressure. Across 21 white-ball knockout games — including outings for India, IPL franchises and domestic teams — Iyer now boasts 719 runs at an average of 44.93, including a century and four IPL knockout numbers are even more compelling:In all T20 knockouts (including domestic), Iyer has amassed 517 runs at 43.08 with a strike rate of a gritty 65 in the IPL 2020 final to a blistering 73 in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022 semifinal and a rapid 58* to steer KKR into the IPL final this season, Iyer has repeatedly stood tall when it on the international stage, his temperament has stood out. He lit up the 2023 ODI World Cup semifinal with a 67-ball century at Wankhede, setting the tone with Virat Kohli in a game India won handsomely. That hundred remains the fastest in a World Cup knockout the 2025 Champions Trophy semifinal, Iyer added a gritty 45 alongside Kohli in a tense chase against Australia. And in the final, he laid the foundation with a composed 48, helping India seal their second ICC title in less than a Qualifier 2, the moment that drew fans back to 2016 came in the 16th over — when Iyer opened the face of his bat to steer a Jasprit Bumrah yorker past short third man for four. It mirrored the iconic shot Kohli played off James Faulkner in the T20 World Cup's virtual quarterfinal nine years followed it up with a ruthless 24-run assault off Ashwani Kumar in the 19th over — four towering sixes, all delivered with a straight face and a dead stare. No fist pump. No smile. Just game was done, but the war, as Iyer had warned post-Qualifier 1, was PBKS skipper's performance in this IPL season — particularly in knockout stages — is more than just a purple patch. It's a compelling reminder to Indian selectors of a middle-order batter who can remain composed in crisis and lethal in he can finally end PBKS's title drought and complete what he started remains to be seen. But with the final looming and Iyer in this form, Punjab may have found their best shot thing is certain — in pressure, Shreyas Iyer doesn't just survive. He thrives.
CAF
26-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Late Mayele heroics send Pyramids into historic first final after five-goal thriller
Published: Friday, 25 April 2025 Egyptian side Pyramids sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory over Orlando Pirates in Cairo on Friday night to book their place in the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League for the first time in their history. After a goalless first leg in Johannesburg, both sides came out determined at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium, and it was Pirates who struck first when Relebohile Mofokeng slotted home from close range midway through the first half. The lead, however, was short-lived. Pyramids levelled just before half-time, with Fiston Mayele pouncing on a cross from Mostafa Fathi to restore parity. The end-to-end nature of the contest continued after the break, and Pirates regained the advantage when Mohau Nkota fired in a superb low drive on 52 minutes. Yet the Egyptian side showed their resolve in front of their home fans. Ramadan Sobhi rose highest to meet a Mohamed Chibi cross, heading past Sipho Chaine to make it 2-2 just moments later. The decisive moment came with just six minutes remaining. After a goalmouth scramble from a corner, Mayele reacted quickest, hammering the ball into the roof of the net to spark wild celebrations among the home faithful. Despite late pressure from the South African visitors, including efforts from Tshegofatso Mabasa and Relebohile Mofokeng, Pyramids held on to secure a famous win and extend their remarkable unbeaten home record to 23 matches. The result means Pyramids will face Mamelodi Sundowns — who earlier eliminated Al Ahly on away goals — in what promises to be a mouth-watering final. For Orlando Pirates, it was a brave effort but one that ultimately fell short, ending their hopes of a second CAF Champions League title.
