By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — MLB and its history are dotted with men who played out of their natural handedness, a phenomenon that is seen occasionally in other sports but is a regular occurrence on the diamond. Thumb through a pack of baseball cards from just about any era and you're likely to see players who bat one way and throw the other. Ask them to … [Read more...] about Who’s really left-handed? In baseball, it can be hard to tell
Content creation holds appeal for laid-off workers seeking flexibility
By BROOKE SCHULTZ undefined Despite a strong job market, there are still thousands of people who have found themselves out of work across industries stretching from tech to retail to media. But rather than trying to find another job in their old role, some workers are turning to online content creation. In an estimated $250 billion industry, 4% of global content creators … [Read more...] about Content creation holds appeal for laid-off workers seeking flexibility
UConn concludes a dominant run to its 2nd straight NCAA title, beating Zach Edey and Purdue 75-60
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — UConn delivered the latest of its suffocating basketball beatdowns, smothering Purdue for a 75-60 victory to become the first team since 2007 to capture back-to-back national championships. Tristen Newton scored 20 points for the Huskies, who won their 12th straight March Madness game — not a single one of them decided … [Read more...] about UConn concludes a dominant run to its 2nd straight NCAA title, beating Zach Edey and Purdue 75-60
Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer MESQUITE, Texas (AP) — Millions of spectators in the U.S., Mexico and Canada are eagerly anticipating the total solar eclipse. It's expected to be North America's biggest eclipse crowd ever, thanks to the densely populated path. But cloud cover is threatening to spoil the view for many. Clear skies are only promised in northern New England … [Read more...] about Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view
Actor Jonathan Majors avoids jail time, sentenced to counseling for assaulting ex-girlfriend
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors has been ordered to complete a yearlong counseling program but avoided jail time for assaulting his ex-girlfriend. The high-profile case derailed the once-promising actor's career. The 34-year-old star of "Creed III" and other films was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment during a December trial … [Read more...] about Actor Jonathan Majors avoids jail time, sentenced to counseling for assaulting ex-girlfriend