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Giants play the Padres with 1-0 series lead

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:55 GMT

San Diego Padres (35-37, fourth in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (40-32, second in the NL West)San Francisco; Tuesday, 9:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Seth Lugo (0-0); Giants: Anthony DeSclafani (4-6, 4.31 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 60 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Giants -113, Padres -107; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the San Diego Padres.San Francisco is 40-32 overall and 19-17 at home. The Giants have a 21-7 record in games when they did not give up a home run.San Diego has a 35-37 record overall and a 16-17 record in road games. The Padres have a 14-9 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.The teams meet Tuesday for the fourth time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Thairo Estrada leads the Giants with a .287 batting average, and has 16 doubles, a triple, nine home runs, 14 walks and 28 RBI. Austin Slater is 12-for-23 with four RBI over the past 10 games.Fernando Tat...

Estas son las mujeres que dirigen la “oficina de correos de los pingüinos” de la Antártida

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:55 GMT

(CNN) — Cuando el equipo femenino de este año llegó a la isla Goudier de la Antártida para dirigir la oficina de correos más remota del mundo, lo que necesitaban no eran sellos, sino palas.Habían viajado casi 13.000 kilométros desde el Reino Unido, en avión y en barco, y la Marina Real Británica ya estaba allí para ayudarles a excavar su nuevo hogar en la base científica de Port Lockroy, que estaba enterrada a cuatro metros de profundidad bajo varias toneladas de nieve decembrina.No fueron sólo los desechos helados lo que primero impresionó a la jefa de correos Clare Ballantyne, que a sus 23 años era la más joven del grupo de cuatro mujeres. Fue que “hay pingüinos por todas partes”.Más de mil pingüinos papúa viven en esta diminuta isla del lado occidental de la península Antártica, del tamaño de un campo de fútbol. Desde 1944, cuando se estableció aquí la primera base antártica permanente del Reino Unido, también se ha convertido en un refugio para exploradores, científi...

Rockies take on the Reds looking to stop road skid

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:55 GMT

Colorado Rockies (29-46, fifth in the NL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (38-35, first in the NL Central)Cincinnati; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Noah Davis (0-0); Reds: Ben Lively (4-4, 4.07 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 41 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Reds -170, Rockies +144; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies visit the Cincinnati Reds looking to end a six-game road slide.Cincinnati has an 18-18 record at home and a 38-35 record overall. The Reds have a 31-6 record in games when they scored at least five runs.Colorado has a 29-46 record overall and a 13-27 record on the road. Rockies hitters are batting a collective .255, which ranks sixth in the NL.Tuesday’s game is the fifth time these teams match up this season. The season series is tied 2-2.TOP PERFORMERS: Jonathan India has 17 doubles and 10 home runs for the Reds. Will Benson is 12-for-29 with a double, a triple and a home run over the past 10 games.Jurickson Profar has 17 doubles, t...

Diamondbacks take road win streak into game against the Brewers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:55 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (44-29, first in the NL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (37-35, second in the NL Central)Milwaukee; Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (3-4, 5.30 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 46 strikeouts); Brewers: Colin Rea (3-4, 4.71 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 52 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Brewers -121, Diamondbacks +102; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks will try to keep a six-game road win streak going when they visit the Milwaukee Brewers.Milwaukee is 37-35 overall and 21-17 in home games. The Brewers are 24-5 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Arizona is 44-29 overall and 21-11 on the road. The Diamondbacks have the fifth-best team slugging percentage in the majors at .441.Tuesday’s game is the fifth meeting between these teams this season. The Diamondbacks are up 3-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Yelich has 14 doubles, a triple and nine home runs for the Brewers. William Contreras is 9-...

Harris II leads Braves against the Phillies after 5-hit game

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:55 GMT

Atlanta Braves (46-26, first in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (38-34, third in the NL East)Philadelphia; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Spencer Strider (7-2, 4.23 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 127 strikeouts); Phillies: Ranger Suarez (1-2, 3.82 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 35 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -149, Phillies +127; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves take on the Philadelphia Phillies after Michael Harris II’s five-hit game on Sunday.Philadelphia has a 19-11 record at home and a 38-34 record overall. The Phillies have gone 13-6 in games when they did not allow a home run.Atlanta has gone 22-11 in road games and 46-26 overall. Braves hitters have a collective .480 slugging percentage to lead the NL.Tuesday’s game is the fifth time these teams square off this season. The season series is tied 2-2.TOP PERFORMERS: Nicholas Castellanos has eight home runs, 20 walks and 42 RBI while hitting .315 for the Phillies. Bryson Stott is ...

Biden will host a forum about artificial intelligence with technology leaders in San Francisco

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:55 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Joe Biden will convene a group of technology leaders on Tuesday to debate artificial intelligence.The Biden administration is seeking to figure out how to regulate the emergent field of AI, looking for ways to nurture its potential for economic growth and national security and protect against its potential dangers. Biden plans to meet with eight experts from academia and advocacy groups.The sudden emergence of AI chatbot ChatGPT and other tools has jumpstarted investment in the sector. AI tools are able to craft human-like text, music, images and computer code. This form of automation could increase the productivity of workers, but experts warn of numerous harms. The technology could be used to replace workers, causing layoffs. It’s already being deployed in false images and videos, becoming a vehicle of disinformation that could undermine democratic elections.In May, Biden’s administration brought together tech CEOs at the White House to d...

Police raid Paris 2024 Olympics HQ

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:55 GMT

The headquarters of the Paris 2024 Olympics are being searched by French financial police Tuesday morning, according to an internal email seen by POLITICO.The searches are being carried out by “teams from the criminal police and the public prosecutor” who are “collecting documents,” said the email, sent to employees to warn them of the police’s presence.“We do not yet have all the information about the current investigation; Paris 2024 is cooperating fully with the investigators to facilitate their inquiries,” the email said.Contacted by POLITICO, the French financial prosecutor (PNF) confirmed raids were taking place on “several locations,” including at the headquarters of the Paris 2024 Olympics Committee as well as those of SOLIDEO, the public body in charge of the Paris Olympics’ construction sites.In a statement, Paris 2024 said: “A police search is currently underway at the headquarters of the Organising Committee. Paris 2024 is ...

Jeux Olympiques : une perquisition en cours au comité de Paris 2024

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:55 GMT

Une perquisition est en cours au comité d’organisation des Jeux Olympiques (JO) 2024, selon un email interne consulté par POLITICO et qui confirme des informations de l’AFP. Les salariés du comité ont été informés par mail que la brigade financière était présente dans les locaux. Les “équipes du parquet et de la police judiciaire” doivent ainsi “collecter des documents”, selon le message. “Nous ne disposons pas encore de toutes les informations de l’enquête en cours ; Paris 2024 collabore pleinement avec les enquêteurs pour faciliter leurs investigations”, continue l’e-mail, ajoutant “Nous restons à votre disposition pour toute question et vous communiquerons plus d’informations quand elles seront disponibles.”Selon le Parisien, les enquêteurs sont diligentés par le Parquet national financier (PNF) et sont à la recherche d’éléments sur l’attribution de marchés publics à la suite d’un rapport de...

Driver to be arraigned in Chelsea crash that left 14-year-old girl seriously injured

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:55 GMT

A driver who careened through a parking lot in Chelsea on Sunday night and struck and seriously injured a 14-year-old girl is set to face a judge on Tuesday.The 44-year-old man from Watertown will be arraigned on criminal charges, including aggravated assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, as the father of the girl who was hit is asking people for prayers as his daughter fights for her life.“My daughter just needs prayers and prayers and prayers,” said Teddy Tene.Tene said his daughter was in a coma as of Monday morning. “She’s not doing well at all,” he said. “Her lungs are bruised, her heart is bruised, she’s having a hard time feeding right now.”The crash happened at the Rise Cannabis parking lot off Beacham Street when witnesses said they saw a black convertible speed through a neighboring Dunkin’ parking lot. Witnesses said the car then went airborne, flying over another car and hitting the teenage girl. “I didn’t have any time to think about it. It just hit us,...

Chicago Bears release training camp schedule — and 9 practices are open to the public. Here’s how to get free tickets.

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:55 GMT

The Chicago Bears released their 2023 training camp schedule, and nine practices will be open to the public.Fans will need a free ticket to watch the action at Halas Hall. Tickets will be available at chicagobears.com/camp at 10 a.m. July 6 with a limit of four per date.As in previous years, fans are not allowed to park at Halas Hall and instead can take the free shuttle bus from nearby Hawthorn Mall with a valid training ticket. For more information about parking lot opening times and bus schedules, click here.Bears 2023 schedule: Here’s who they’ll play — and our predictions for each gameWhat to know about the Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field — and what other suburbs are vying for the stadiumSign up for our Bears alerts on all your devices2023 Bears training camp scheduleTuesday, July 25: Report dayWednesday, July 26: 10 a.m. practice (closed to public)Thursday, July 27: 10 a.m. practiceFriday, July 28: 10 a.m. practiceSaturday, July 29: 10 a.m...