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Yamamoto impressive in 2-inning exhibition debut

The Associated Press SURPRISE, Ariz. — Even Shohei Ohtani was intrigued by Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s exhibition debut Wednesday, making the 30-minute drive through Phoenix suburbs in a white convertible to show his support for a fellow Japanese star, even though he wasn’t playing in the game. Yamamoto put on quite a show. The 25-year-old struck out three batters over two scoreless innings against the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers, giving a glimpse into why the Los Angeles Dodgers believe the right-hander can become a big league ace. “I was just trying to do my ...

McIlroy not bothered by Masters ‘asterisk’ comments from LIV Golf’s Gooch

The Associated Press PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Here’s how things seem to work regarding LIV Golf and Rory McIlroy: Someone says something, the other side responds, and the cycle just keeps repeating from one topic to the next. The latest chapters of the saga came Wednesday, when McIlroy said he wanted to give LIV player Talor Gooch “the benefit of the doubt” over comments he made saying if the world’s No. 2-ranked player wins the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam the accomplishment should come with an asterisk because some players who have signed with Saudi-funded ...

Texas nuclear weapons facility pauses operations as wildfires spread through Panhandle

The Associated Press CANADIAN, Texas—Rapidly moving Texas wildfires Tuesday prompted evacuation orders in small towns and shut down a nuclear facility as strong winds, dry grass and unseasonably warm temperatures fueled the blaze in the state’s rural Panhandle. The main facility that assembles and disassembles America’s nuclear arsenal shut down its operations Tuesday night in Texas as fires raged out of control nearby. Pantex issued a statement online saying it had paused operations until further notice. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 60 ...

Biden, party leaders implore Speaker Johnson to help Ukraine in ‘intense’ Oval Office meeting

The Associated Press WASHINGTON—Congressional leaders emerged from an “intense” Oval Office meeting with President Joe Biden on Tuesday speaking optimistically about the prospects for avoiding a partial government shutdown, but with new uncertainty about aid for Ukraine and Israel as the president and others urgently warned Speaker Mike Johnson of the grave consequences of delay. Biden called the leaders to the White House in hopes of making progress against a legislative logjam on Capitol Hill that has major ramifications not just for the U.S. but for the world as Ukraine ...

Broncos’ Payton hints at moving on from QB Wilson

The Associated Press ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Sean Payton isn’t providing anything definitive on Russell Wilson’s time in Denver but he did hint at the Broncos moving on from him when he suggested the team cannot afford to miss on “the next one” at quarterback. Payton met with the media at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday and said the club should know by the end of next week what direction they’ll take at QB. Asked if he embraced the idea of finding a solution at quarterback, one that’s eluded the Broncos ever since Peyton Manning retired eight years ago, ...

Ohtani slugs 2-run homer in first exhibition with Dodgers

The Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani stepped into the bright Arizona sun, carrying the weight of a $700 million contract and the expectations that go with it, before launching a two-run homer in his first exhibition game for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Not a bad way to endear himself to his new legions of fans — not to mention his new team. “I’m starting to learn really quickly, he’s built differently,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. Ohtani needed just three exhibition at-bats to show how he might impact the Dodgers lineup on Tuesday, working a full ...