Pats’ Zappe soaks in extra reps ahead of possible 1st start

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Four days after Bailey Zappe made his NFL debut, the rookie Patriots quarterback responded like a veteran when asked whether he expects to make his first start this week. “If that’s what happens, that happens,” Zappe said Wednesday. “That’s (for) coach (Bill) Belichick. That’s a question for him. I’m not going… Continue reading Pats’ Zappe soaks in extra reps ahead of possible 1st start

Five years in, Miami Marlins rebuild isn’t working. Here is the repair — however it’ll damage | Opinion

Miami Marlins principal proprietor Bruce Sherman, again in March, on a stupendous, sun-dappled day in Jupiter, outdoors the membership’s spring coaching clubhouse, stated: “We have money, and we will spend it.” Eight phrases to provide Marlins followers, long-beleaguered by cursed, penurious possession, a ray of hope. Today, alas, a baseball season later, historical past would… Continue reading Five years in, Miami Marlins rebuild isn’t working. Here is the repair — however it’ll damage | Opinion

Jerry Vainisi, general manager of the Chicago Bears Super Bowl XX championship team, dies at 80

Former Chicago Bears executive Jerry Vainisi, the general manager when the team won Super Bowl XX in January 1986, died Tuesday at age 80. Vainisi served as Bears GM for four seasons, promoted to that post by franchise founder and owner George Halas in summer 1983. The team confirmed Vainisi’s death Wednesday evening. Vainisi remained… Continue reading Jerry Vainisi, general manager of the Chicago Bears Super Bowl XX championship team, dies at 80

Jerry Vainisi, basic supervisor of the Chicago Bears Super Bowl XX championship group, dies at 80

Former Chicago Bears govt Jerry Vainisi, the final supervisor when the group received Super Bowl XX in January 1986, died Tuesday at age 80. Vainisi served as Bears GM for 4 seasons, promoted to that submit by franchise founder and proprietor George Halas in summer season 1983. The group confirmed Vainisi’s dying Wednesday night. Vainisi… Continue reading Jerry Vainisi, basic supervisor of the Chicago Bears Super Bowl XX championship group, dies at 80

Orioles split doubleheader with Blue Jays to cap first winning season since 2016

Early Wednesday morning, sitting in the bowels of Camden Yards, executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias admitted the Orioles’ strongest season since his arrival “crept up” on him and those on the field. This was all ahead of schedule. Next season, Elias aspires Baltimore to be a playoff-bound team, competing in the difficult… Continue reading Orioles split doubleheader with Blue Jays to cap first winning season since 2016

Pump costs may rise after OPEC+ makes big oil cut to boost prices

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries decided Wednesday to sharply cut production to support sagging oil prices, a move that could deal the struggling global economy another blow and raise politically sensitive pump prices for U.S. drivers just ahead of key national elections. Energy ministers cut production by a larger-than-expected 2 million barrels per day… Continue reading Pump costs may rise after OPEC+ makes big oil cut to boost prices