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Catcher Sam Huff has cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. The Orioles designated Huff for assignment last week. He had the option to elect free agency as someone who’d been outrighted before, though he’ll instead remain in the Orioles organization as non-roster depth. Huff has batted .121/.147/.182 in 34 scattered plate appearances this year, striking out in 19 of them. He’s taken only 306 trips to the plate dating back to 2020, with a career line of .232/.284/.401, 12 home runs, and a 90 wRC+. The Orioles brought him in…

About 5,000 homes have been evacuated and about 600 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed by wildfires that remained uncontained Sunday in eastern Washington state, authorities said. The fires burned more than 8.2 square miles around Spokane, the second largest city in Washington, and were among dozens across the western U.S. – stretching the ability of federal, state and local agencies to fight them. No deaths have yet been reported from the fires in the Spokane area. While the high temperature Sunday in Spokane was forecast to remain below 80 degrees Fahrenheit, wind gusts from 35 mph to…

There is a particular unease that arises from hearing stories about crossing a border you have also crossed, but in the opposite direction and under radically better circumstances. I savored Reyna Grande’s new memoir, “Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget,” in the comfort of my home in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, a gorgeous town famous for its architecture, arts scene, climate and ever-growing expat population. Grande’s life story began only a day’s drive but a world away, in Iguala, Guerrero — a town most of the world now knows, if they know it at all, as the…

You don’t have to be a futbolero to know the national icon that is Jorge “El Inmortal” Campos. The former Mexican national team goalkeeper, who stood a mere 5-foot-6, dominated throughout the 1990s as a stalwart between the goalposts, supplying acrobatic dives and theatrical saves that have been compiled into countless highlight reels by a zealous fanbase. On the field, he helped popularize the role of an attacking goalie — the rare archetype of a goalkeeper who would leave his own goal to become an offensive weapon against opposing defenses (Campos famously played striker at times, netting over 35 goals…

Aug 1, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages (44) slides into second base in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images There is a line forming in the Dodgers’ clubhouse to welcome Tarik Skubal and perhaps stay in place to accept congratulations for another World Series.The Dodgers landed Skubal in a blockbuster with the Tigers late Saturday to bolster their odds as favorites.They’re also favorites Sunday in the series finale with the smoking-hot Red Sox.Philadelphia Phillies at Baltimore Orioles, 1:35 p.m. ETBaltimore…

Mexico covers 1.96 million square kilometers (about 757,000 square miles), making it the 13th-largest country in the world. It once stretched over a far greater area and included six modern U.S. states, including the vast forests, mountains and deserts of California. To understand how Mexico occupied the West Coast of North America, we need to understand the geography of the continent. The Atlantic coastline of what is now the United States was colonized by Britain and seemed to offer little other than farmland. In the southern half of the continent, the Amazon restricted colonization to the coast. European expansion, led…

Big Brother recently returned for its latest season. However, one of the show’s current houseguests has come under fire due to a resurfaced video on social media. Since then, fans and even a few series alumni have spoken out about the video. This also isn’t the first time the contestant has received similar criticism. Keep reading for more details on what is going down. Kamu Kirk Is A Pro MMA Fighter Who Joined Big Brother Season 28 Big Brother is currently airing Season 28, which debuted on July 8, 2026. This time, the show has a time-travel theme, “BB Time…

WASHINGTON — Ohio Rep. Max Miller pledged to remain in his race for reelection in a live video on X Sunday, defending himself against allegations of abuse from his ex-wife before a Wednesday deadline to replace him on the ballot. Democrats have seen a new opportunity in Miller’s northeast Ohio congressional seat as the Republican incumbent has faced mounting pressure over domestic abuse allegations in a bitter and drawn-out custody dispute with his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, who is the daughter of U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno. Accusations against Miller, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump and was a White…

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s private wedding vows reportedly gave their guests a deeply personal look at the relationship behind one of the world’s most famous couples. Maren Morris was among the approximately 1,000 people invited to the couple’s July 3 ceremony at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The country singer has now shared new details about the lengthy vows, revealing that Swift and Kelce balanced heartfelt admissions with the playful humor that defines their relationship. 5Kyle Mazza – CNP / MEGA Morris described the couple’s exchange of vows as “beautiful” while speaking exclusively with PEOPLE. “It just…

Kevin Durant believes the Philadelphia 76ers have assembled a roster capable of challenging for the 2027 NBA championship following the arrival of LeBron James. The Houston Rockets forward compared Philadelphia’s new-look squad to the Golden State Warriors teams he helped lead to two NBA titles, highlighting the scoring talent now available to the 76ers. “The last time they put three 20-point scorers on a team, they said it was unfair, which was the [Warriors] team I was on,” Durant said at a USA Basketball event. “The 76ers have got four 25-point scorers on this team. So, hell yeah, I think…