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USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
What's ESPN replacing Around the Horn with? Here's a (temporary) answer.
What's ESPN replacing Around the Horn with? Here's a (temporary) answer. ESPN has a hole to fill now that Around the Horn has ended its 23-year run -- last week, host Tony Reali explained the scoring system and gave us one last Goodfellas opener -- in the 5 p.m. ET timeslot before Pardon the Interruption. But what will the Worldwide Leader do in that spot now that ATH is no more? The answer we have is short-term, not long-term, so we'll see what kind of programming ESPN comes up with for that late-day placement. For now, per the Hollywood Reporter, "Beginning on Tuesday, May 27, a 30-minute SportsCenter, anchored (from Bristol, of course) by Matt Barrie and Christine Williamson, will temporarily air in its place." That's it for now, and with the additional changes at the network -- no more SportsCenter LA -- viewers will have some things to get used to.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Wall Street Legend sounds alarm on uncommon asset after S&P 500 prediction
Legendary trader Peter Brandt — best known for nailing past moves in the S&P 500 — has a latest market projection that is worth paying heed to. Brandt shared a technical analysis of the Bitcoin price chart on X on May 21 — the day Bitcoin broke record to hit a new all-time high (ATH) of $109,487.23. Brandt said while the recent Bitcoin ATH was "wonderful," it isn't technically significant. ATHs are common during a bull market; in fact, it is "the definition of a bull market," he added. As per his technical analysis, Bitcoin is "maybe" on the way to top $125,000-$150,000 by end of August, the veteran trader projected. Bitcoin hit its previous ATH of $109,241 on Jan. 20, ahead of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. So far, the highest price of BTC is $111,970.17, which it hit on May 22; it was trading at $109,617.88 at the time of writing, as per Kraken's price feed. The king coin is required to add more than $13,000 to its value each month until August to meet Brandt's expectation. However, the trader indicated to his followers that the prediction was rather speculative, "Hey trolls, note the ?????" Wall Street veteran and mathematician Fred Krueger is even more bullish on Bitcoin, which he expects to hit $600,000 in October. Launched in 2009, Bitcoin is the largest cryptocurrency, with a market cap of $2.17 trillion. The total crypto market cap stood at $3.44 trillion at the time of writing. Disclaimer: The content above is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Do your own research before investing. Wall Street Legend sounds alarm on uncommon asset after S&P 500 prediction first appeared on TheStreet on May 26, 2025 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bitcoin hits new all-time highs
Bitcoin hit a new all-time high (ATH) of $109,487.23 on May 21, thanks to the recent bullish rally. It is expected that it will soon break out to the $110,000 price level. The king coin last hit the record high of $109,241 on Jan. 20, ahead of pro-crypto Donald Trump's presidential inauguration ceremony. Within weeks of his second term, Trump signed an executive order on March 6 to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve in a landmark move giving institutional validation to the star of the decentralized economy. The action triggered a brief rally before the asset retreated due to macroeconomic trends. The cryptocurrency hitting a new record high now is significant, given the precarious condition of the traditional economy. On May 16, Moody's Investors Service downgraded the U.S.'s sovereign credit rating from AAA to AA1. The downgrade follows the intense tariff war mainly between the U.S. and China, triggered by Trump initiating tariff hikes in early April, the effect of which is still taking time to veer off from the markets. Launched in 2009, Bitcoin is not only the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency. It is also the largest cryptocurrency, with a market cap of $2.16 trillion. In fact, if Bitcoin were a company, it would be the world's fourth-largest company in terms of market cap. As per Kraken's price feed, Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, was trading at $2,575.72 at press time, almost 50% lower than its ATH of $4,891.70 that it hit on Nov. 16, 2021. BTC was trading at $108,410.41 at the time of writing, as per Kraken. The total crypto market cap stood at $3.42 trillion at press time, with Bitcoin occupying more than 60% share. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Express Tribune
30-04-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
ATH boosts digital healthcare
In a significant move toward digitisation, Ayub Teaching Hospital (ATH) has received 54 state-of-the-art computers, donated by Professor Dr Saqib Malik, Dean and CEO of Ayub Medical Institution, to support the hospital's transition to a paperless system. In line with the directives of the Board of Governors, the computers were officially handed over to Hospital Director Dr Sajjad Ahmad Afridi by Dr. Saqib Malik. The devices will be installed in the Outpatient Department (OPD) to facilitate digital record-keeping and improve patient care services. Deputy Director IT, Shehryar Ali, stated that the implementation of the new system is expected to save the hospital approximately Rs20 million annually. He emphasised that digitisation will significantly reduce operational costs while enhancing service efficiency and patient satisfaction.
New York Times
13-03-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Fantasy baseball closer tiers for the Top 50 relievers, plus seven sleepers to know
Context can be as crucial as the rote number when placing closers into tiered rankings. Relying on a rank creates potential disappointment and criticism. However, it's part of the valuation process leading up to fantasy baseball drafts. After much thought and consternation, I've put together my Top 50 closer rankings for 2025, with some caveats. Here are some baseline numbers using 12-team league trends for setting saves targets. In the NFBC overall championship, these are the 80th- and 90th-percentile save totals since 2021: Beginning your draft preparations with a target of 70 or more saves should ensure success in the category. There will be changes throughout the season, which makes some wary of paying for saves, but from NFBC leagues, here are the trends in saves among the top-25 finishers in this same timeframe: Last year represented a shift toward accruing more saves. There is more than one way to win a league, but punting saves was not among them in this format. Now for my tiers, with context: 1. Josh Hader (HOU) 2. Mason Miller (ATH) 3. Emmanuel Clase (CLE) Two of the five qualified relievers with over 100 strikeouts lead the way in my updated rankings. Clase has been such a stabilizing force among closers, but can he record more than 70 innings and 40 saves in a fourth straight season? If yes, he will make history. Advertisement 4. Edwin Díaz (NYM) 5. Ryan Helsley (STL) 6. Devin Williams (NYY) 7. Raisel Iglesias (ATL) There is a chance Díaz could be pitching for a new contract since he can opt out at the end of the season. Unless he receives an extension, Helsley will be moved before this year's trade deadline but was last year's breakout among his peers. Williams will bring his vaunted 'Airbender' to the Bronx and gets to keep his beard. But will his back hold up? Iglesias also features a plus changeup and will be a free agent at the end of 2025. 8. Jhoan Duran (MIN) 9. Andrés Muñoz (SEA) 10. Ryan Walker (SF) 11. Jeff Hoffman (TOR) This tier features less stability but teems with upside. Duran's velocity remains a hot topic, but if he's throwing above 101 miles per hour, his stuff remains elite. With Muñoz, it's always about health. He's tinkering with a 'kick-change,' which may provide more whiffs this year. Walker took over as the closer for the Giants during the second half of last year, and he enters 2025 in the role. The only worry is that his manager misses using him as the highest-leveraged reliever (HLR). Hoffman signed a three-year contract with the Blue Jays to take over the ninth inning. Do not overthink this. 12. Tanner Scott (LAD) 13. Félix Bautista (BAL) Here are two more elite strikeout relievers who are a bit further down but could finish higher if their save totals net out at or above 30. However, this is not assured. Scott will receive the 'brunt' of save chances with the Dodgers. His projected total could increase if he takes on a larger save share. Bautista's returning from Tommy John surgery, and the team has said his workload will be monitored closely early this season. Once the training wheels come off and his split-finger fastball finds its form, 'The Mountain' will be a tremendous fantasy asset, though fantasy managers must remain patient. Advertisement 14. David Bednar (PIT) 15. Jordan Romano (PHI) 16. Ryan Pressly (CHC) 17. Kenley Jansen (LAA) Welcome to the unsexy veteran tier of closers. Not only does this tier feature 'Dad' bods, but it comes with some inherent risk. Bednar lost the closer role in the second half and has not been named his team's closer as of this writing. However, he's one year removed from tying for the NL lead in saves. Soft tissue injuries (oblique) have not been his friend, but with health, he could be a steak at his current price point. Romano likely fills the vacated preferred save share role filled by Craig Kimbrel in 2023 for the Phillies. Fantasy managers cannot forget about Rob Thomson's 'floating closer' philosophy, which keeps Romano's save ceiling from possibly reaching its full potential. Pressly waived his no-trade clause for a chance at closing again with the Cubs. Many prefer Porter Hodge, but the all-time postseason saves leader for the Astros should do well pitching for a contract. Jansen has his eyes set on moving up the all-time saves list, and he will get his chance with the Angels. Just note his innings totals and save totals from the previous two seasons — you should not be disappointed. Sometimes, slow and steady wins the race. 18. Carlos Estévez (KC) 19. Trevor Megill (MIL) 20. Robert Suarez (SD) 21. Pete Fairbanks (TB) We've entered the tiers of uncertainty. Estévez signed a contract that pays him like the team's closer, but his team said roles would be fluid during leverage innings. I'm still taking him for 22-25 saves, but he must perform well in those opportunities. Megill led the Brewers in saves last year but has also never thrown more than 50 MLB innings in a season. His second-half dip in K-BB and whiff rate were associated with a back issue, but if this lingers, he may not be closing by July. The same goes for Suarez, who recorded 36 saves last season but had half-season split issues, pointing toward either fatigue or the league adjusting: 22. Justin Martinez (ARI) 23. A.J. Puk (ARI) 24. Kyle Finnegan (WSH) 25. Alexis Díaz (CIN) 26. Chris Martin (TEX) Advertisement Currently in a camp battle for the closer role in Arizona, Martinez or Puk could be a sneaky pick at their current cost in draft capital, but they could also be busts if they are not securing saves. Worse, Kevin Ginkel could be a dark horse in this contest. Finnegan may not record 95 percent of his team's saves this year, but with some migration toward the mean and better command of his four-seam fastball, he may be a stable option in a build — just be sure to monitor your ratios. Alexis Díaz may not mesh well with Terry Francona, given his propensity for issuing free passes. Martin has always been 'the guy behind the guy,' with 14 career saves in 369 appearances, but he opens the year as the Rangers' penciled-in closer. Age and workload may necessitate changes in this role as the year progresses. 27. Mike Clevinger (CHW) 28. Liam Hendriks (BOS) 29. Aroldis Chapman (BOS) 30. Seth Halvorsen/Victor Vodnik/Tyler Kinley (COL) 31. Beau Brieske (DET) 32. Calvin Faucher/Jesús Tinoco/Anthony Bender (MIA) Because most try to accrue saves rather than use relievers for ratio protection, this tier features the remaining four unresolved closer situations. Hendriks has been working with reduced velocity this spring (though he has touched 96 miles per hour), and his contact rate allowed represents some risk. He has pedigree, but can he be the Red Sox closer with less velocity and more guts and guile? Chapman has struggled with walks this spring, and despite his strong second half last year, he has not posted a walk percentage below 15 since 2021. While the Rockies try to determine their closer, it has been reported the team prefers one of its younger flamethrowers. That said, Kinley has had the best spring results. Stay tuned. Predicting who gets the next save for Detroit can be challenging enough daily, but Brieske broke out in September and was the preferred leverage option with Will Vest in the postseason. It may not matter who wins the closer role for the Marlins, but Bender remains a sleeper among the listed triumvirate. This may seem bizarre, but Clevinger, the preferred save option for the White Sox, may work out. 33. Griffin Jax (MIN) 34. Cade Smith (CLE) 35. Edwin Uceta (TB) 36. Jason Adam (SD) 37. Bryan Abreu (HOU) 38. Lucas Erceg (KC) 39. José Alvarado (PHI) 40. Luke Weaver (NYY) Relievers within this group could zoom up the rankings if they become the closer at some point in 2025. Jax, Uctea, Erceg, Alvarado and Weaver will get ancillary saves, which enhances their fantasy appeal. If anything happens in their leverage ladders, Abreu, Smith and Adam are potential closer replacements. 41. Justin Slaten (BOS) 42. Tyler Holton (DET) 43. Orion Kerkering (PHI) 44. Kevin Ginkel (ARI) 45. Ben Joyce (LAA) 46. Jeremiah Estrada (SD) 47. Camilo Doval (SF) 48. Robert Garcia (TEX) 49. Kirby Yates/Blake Treinen (LAD) 50. Yennier Cano (BAL) Advertisement Here are more potential replacement relievers for saves if the opportunity presents itself, along with a couple still in the mix for the closer role with opening day on the horizon. If either Hendriks or Chapman does not emerge as the closer in Boston, keep tabs on Slaten. I have included projections for saves, holds, and SOLDS for The Athletic readers only. They do not have rankings attached — SGP does this based on the numbers, though they do not align with our tiers above. Use this link: Jewett's projected Saves, Holds, and SOLDS Greg Jewett: Closer expert for The Athletic; Owner of Reliever Recon and Closer Monkey Statistical Credits: Steamer projections of on Fangraphs; ZiPS DC courtesy of Dan Szymborski; OOPSY Projections courtesy of Jordan Rosenblum (Top photo of Devin Williams: Nathan Ray Seebeck / Imagn Images)
