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Detroit Tigers' Parker Meadows facing 'last' and 'big step' in his recovery

TORONTO — Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows keeps inching his way back to health, adding more baseball activities. He is scheduled to throw to bases from the outfield May 17, which is more important than it might sound. “It’s a big step because the only thing that’s really holding him back has been this […]

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Detroit Tigers' Parker Meadows facing 'last' and 'big step' in his recovery


TORONTO — Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows keeps inching his way back to health, adding more baseball activities.

He is scheduled to throw to bases from the outfield May 17, which is more important than it might sound.

“It’s a big step because the only thing that’s really holding him back has been this nerve waking up and him being able to respond with all the normal activities,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “So we’ll see how it is tomorrow.”

Meadows suffered an injury to the musculocutaneous nerve in his right bicep during the first spring training game on a throw. He is in Toronto with the Tigers as they try to ease him back from focusing on getting healthy and get him in a competitive mindset.

Detroit Tigers’ Parker Meadows watches a play against New York Yankees during the seventh inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

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“He’s here on this trip, at least the first part of this trip, to get some of that work in a major-league stadium, in front of a major-league staff, get out of the rehab part of governing things,” Hinch said. “It’s the last step for him to hopefully get him to a rehab assignment soon.”

Meadows is on the 60-day injured list and he’s not eligible to return until May 26.

But there are more steps to come. This is just proving he can handle a rehab assignment.

“He’s been progressing and doing better and better,” Hinch said. “He doesn’t have to be fully 100% back throwing wise to go on a rehab assignment. But I think for his mind for his readiness to go compete on the rehab level, tomorrow will be obviously very important.”

When is a rivalry not a rivalry?

It’s “Rivalry Weekend” in Major League Baseball.

And some of those rivalries are natural.

Like the Cubs against the White Sox in an all-Chicago brawl. Or the Dodgers against the Angels in Los Angeles. Or even the Yankees against the Mets in New York.

And some make complete sense based on proximity. Like the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Philadelphia Phillies in a Keystone State showdown. Or even Washington against Baltimore in a Beltway battle.

But the Tigers against the Toronto Blue Jays? Um. … OK.

So, it’s a stretch.

Hinch was asked in the pregame: “Do you know much about the ’80s rivalries between those two teams?”

“Not a ton,” Hinch said. “I know rivalry weekend is here. They feature a lot of games across the ledger. This one may not be the one that’s being circled by the fans as being a part of the weekend, but here we are.”

He was being diplomatic. Calling this a rivalry is a stretch in any sense of the imagination.

When Hinch was asked about the proximity of the two cities, Hinch was stumped.

“I don’t know where to go with that,” Hinch said.

A group of reporters cracked up.

Finally, a topic that left Hinch speechless.

Other injury updates

  • Right-hander Alex Cobb (right hip inflammation) completed a bullpen session May 16.
  • Right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long (left hip labral repair, right UCL reconstruction) is next scheduled to pitch on a rehab assignment with West Michigan on May 18.
  • Right-hander Casey Mize (left hamstring strain) completed a bullpen session May 16.
  • And outfielder Wenceel Perez (lumbar spine inflammation) was scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with West Michigan on May 16.

Contact Jeff Seidel: jseidel@freepress.com. Follow him on X @seideljeff.

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Sullivan Helps U.S. Win Men’s Four at World Rowing U23 Championships

Story Links PHILADELPHIA – Recent University of Pennsylvania graduate Sam Sullivan added to his international rowing credentials over the weekend, winning a gold medal with the United States Men’s Four at the World Rowing U23 Championships. The event ran last week in Poznan, Poland. ?? That feeling when you become […]

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PHILADELPHIA – Recent University of Pennsylvania graduate Sam Sullivan added to his international rowing credentials over the weekend, winning a gold medal with the United States Men’s Four at the World Rowing U23 Championships. The event ran last week in Poznan, Poland.

The United States dominated Saturday’s Men’s Four A Final, showing confidence in their crew from start to finish. The U.S. took the lead early with Great Britain inches away through the first half of the race, but the Americans could not be shaken. Their third 500 meters was rowed with power and confidence, each stroke pushing their bow further and further into the lead.  The U.S. countered a great sprint from Spain as they crossed the finish line in a time of 5:49.96. In addition to Sullivan, the boat featured Ryan Martin (Washington), Wilson Morton (California), and Lyle Donovan (Washington).
 
“It was a really good race. We talked about just being our own crew and going out there and staying internal, and that’s what we did,” Sullivan told USRowing after the race. “I think we just did a good job of being ourselves and sticking to what we know. No better group to do it with.”

“I had so much trust in these guys to execute their race,” said the men’s four coach, Sergio Espinoza, to USRowing. “They did everything we asked of them, and it paid off. I’m just so proud of them and all of our coaches. Huge thank you to Josy Verdonkschot, Casey Galvanek, Jesse Foglia, and Brett Gorman for all their work and support; it has made a major impact.”
 
Saturday’s gold adds to Sullivan’s silver medal from last year’s U23 Championships, where he stroked the U.S. Men’s Eight. Last September, Sullivan was named the USRowing U23 National Team Male Athlete of the Year.
 

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Siebel Newsom visits San Anselmo library

Jennifer Siebel Newsom and author JaNay Brown-Wood read to about 50 children Monday at the San Anselmo Public Library. “It was awesome. Our Monday morning story time was always popular,” said Linda Kenton, the library director. “They were a great team up there.” The library recently received a $1,000 grant from the state library to […]

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Jennifer Siebel Newsom and author JaNay Brown-Wood read to about 50 children Monday at the San Anselmo Public Library.

“It was awesome. Our Monday morning story time was always popular,” said Linda Kenton, the library director. “They were a great team up there.”

The library recently received a $1,000 grant from the state library to install a story walk. The book featured in the installation, “Here are the Seeds” by Brown-Wood, centers on two children who learn to garden.

The book has been selected for inclusion in Siebel Newsom’s children’s book club, which launched in June. About 900 libraries receive the book club selections, said Abby Lunardini, a spokesperson for Siebel Newsom.

Siebel Newsom, who was raised in Marin, lives in Kentfield with Gov. Gavin Newsom and their children.

“Growing up, this library was such an escape for me,” Siebel Newsom said in a prepared statement. “I just loved walking up the steps, eager to uncover the mystery of a new book to read.”

“This place and the incredible public servants who work here — our librarians and library staff — supported me, spurred my curiosity and creativity and instilled a lifetime love of books and storytelling,” she said.

The grant is meant to encourage families to use the library year-round, and promote early childhood literacy and educational programming, Lunardini said.

“San Anselmo has been doing amazing things on that forefront,” Lunardini said. “Today was an example of that.”

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Author JaNay Brown-Wood reads one of her books during an appearance with Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Brown-Wood’s 8-year-old daughter Vivian during a story time outside the library in San Anselmo on Monday, July 28, 2025. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)

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OVC Tennis Teams and Athletes Earn ITA Academic Honors

• Complete ITA Academic Releases Ohio Valley Conference women’s tennis teams and student-athletes have been honored for academic success by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). Four programs were named an ITA All-Academic Team by having a team GPA of 3.2 or above.  The teams were Bryant, Southeast Missouri, SIUE and Western Illinois. Additionally, 31 student-athletes were […]

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Complete ITA Academic Releases

Ohio Valley Conference women’s tennis teams and student-athletes have been honored for academic success by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA).

Four programs were named an ITA All-Academic Team by having a team GPA of 3.2 or above.  The teams were Bryant, Southeast Missouri, SIUE and Western Illinois.

Additionally, 31 student-athletes were deemed ITA Scholar-Athletes for having at least a 3.5 GPA during the 2024-25 academic year.

OVC Tennis Players Named ITA Scholar-Athletes
Natalia Vera, Bryant
Caitlyn Munson, Bryant
Bella Tan, Bryant
Gia Fenton-Noriega, Bryant
Athmika Sreenivas, Bryant
Nicole Isman, Bryant
Lucia Pino, Bryant
Aurora Pedwell, Bryant
Amy Maalouf, Bryant
Hannah O’Brien, Bryant
Kristina Kozakova, Southeast Missouri
Yontha Tadoum, Southeast Missouri
Mia Mayerova, Southeast Missouri
Claudia Casas Gasol, Southeast Missouri
Lera Valeeva, Southeast Missouri
Maja Bajorek, Southeast Missouri
Chloe Koons, SIUE
Cydney Rogers, SIUE
Stefaniya Anikina, SIUE
Noelle Compton, SIUE
Amelia Gorman, SIUE
Payton Tomichek, SIUE
Denver Johnson, Western Illinois
Nour Gueblaoui, Western Illinois
Lara Rosetto Diniz de Souza, Western Illinois
Anna-Evelina Trush, Western Illinois
Aubrey Brumbaugh, Western Illinois
Paige Grice, Western Illinois
Mana Fawcett, Western Illinois
Richardlynne Francois, Western Illinois
Chloe Routier, Western Illinois
 

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SAY WHAT?: Popcorn vs. potato chips – things get salty in skirmish over snacks

Welcome to Say What?!, a newsroom feature wherein important issues are debated and petty scores get settled. In today’s edition, Surrey Now-Leader reporter (and Say What?! instigator) Tom Zytaruk faces off against Peace Arch News reporter Tricia Leslie in an important battle for snackers everywhere. Today’s topic: What’s better, popcorn or potato chips? Tom says: Why popcorn is prime Mmm, […]

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Welcome to Say What?!, a newsroom feature wherein important issues are debated and petty scores get settled.

In today’s edition, Surrey Now-Leader reporter (and Say What?! instigator) Tom Zytaruk faces off against Peace Arch News reporter Tricia Leslie in an important battle for snackers everywhere.

Today’s topic: What’s better, popcorn or potato chips?

Tom says: Why popcorn is prime

Mmm, caramel popcorn – what a treat. 

Or simply unadulterated. Or lightly buttered, maybe with a dash of salt?

Just as excellent.

Caramel potato chips, on the other hand, are inconceivable. Might as well eat spider goulash. In fact, I apologize outright for introducing the concept, a faux pas on par with expelling gas in a crowded elevator.

Firstly, let’s consider the history of popcorn – a go-to snack for thousands of years, probably before even potatoes, let alone potato chips, were invented.

Have you ever heard of cave popcorn? It’s a thing. Might be even older than in the beginning, when darkness was over the surface of the deep and God’s spirit hovered over the waters.

Cave chips? What’s that, flint? Can’t eat flint, no.

Secondly, there is utility in popcorn. It made for an inexpensive meal during the Great Depression – and sure, while it can get stuck in your teeth, at least you have a snack for later.

You see, popcorn is food. Fibrous, and nutritious. Potato chips are junk.

Popcorn can be a suitable snack for people with diabetes. But chips?

If there were a Latin term for potato chips, it would probably be carbohydratilicum commotio cordis. Steeped in heart-busting trans-fats, over-processed, greasy, can’t microwave them, troublesome.

Ever heard of acrylamide? Google it, if you dare. Dr. Eric Berg, author of The Healthy Keto Plan, says it’s “The #1 Most Dangerous Ingredient in the World.” Guess where you’ll find it?

Don’t fear the kernel. Popcorn generally has a lower level of this compared to the lowly potato chip.

Thirdly, eating popcorn is iconic.

When you’re on the edge of your seat in a movie theatre – stuffing your face – that’s popcorn you’d be putting down your neck, as opposed to potato chips getting stuck in your neck.

That’s what the theatres are selling; Hollywood knows what you want. (And people, I’m told, are willing to pay a premium for it). 

Finally, when you order popcorn, that’s what you get. With chips, you can’t be too sure. French fries? Crisps?

What the heck? It’s too risky.

So pop the popcorn, and skip the chips. Because, essentially, chips plus dips equals mighty, giant hips.

Tricia says: Why chips are champ

There’s something so tasty about a salty, crunchy snack, and chips are a favourite choice for many munchers.

Chips come in so many flavours, and as someone who adores having plenty of options, it’s great to have such a variety, from plain to salt and vinegar, tikka masala to all-dressed, dill pickle, honey dijon, avocado lime or even sweet ghost pepper.

There’s also a wide range of yummy chip dips, and chips made from whole grains, such as Sun Chips, or tortilla chips, which are fantastic by themselves or elevated with cheese and toppings into a delicious plate of nachos.

Chips — unlike popcorn — don’t get stuck in your teeth, remaining impervious to dental floss and brushing.

Popcorn is also pretty pricey, especially at the movies, where they charge extra to add a substance called “butter topping” (but is actually, butter-flavoured oil with less water content than butter to prevent sogginess). Yikes. 

Some chips offer stackable fun, like Pringles.

Ever try to stack popcorn? 

It would be a slippery, salty hot mess. 

Literally. 

The earliest known recipe for chips is from 1817, in an English cookbook that included a recipe for “potatoes fried in slices or shavings.”

Another popular tale says they were invented in 1853 by a restaurant chef, when a finicky customer kept sending back his French-fried potatoes, so the cook sliced the potatoes ridiculously fine and fried them — and the customer loved them. 

Present-day Michelin-star chefs know the value of potato chips, with many creating their own delicious versions of the snack, or incorporating chips into Michelin-starred dishes including omelettes, cannoli, and wagyu beef carpaccio.

Wagyu beef car-popcorn-o?

No thanks. 

With Trump’s ongoing tariff war, many Canadians have been purchasing products only made in Canada, dubbed the “Elbows Up” movement. 

Old Dutch is one brand of Canadian chips that offers several flavours to Canadian-minded consumers, as well as Hardbite, owned by fourth-generation farmers Peter Schouten and Braden Douglas of Surrey-based Naturally Homegrown Foods Ltd. — chips made from potatoes grown locally by the Heppell family. 

Orville Redenbacher?

American. 

Chip is also the name of our adorable (unofficial) office kitten, and he’s the coolest.

In short, chips are the cat’s pyjamas. 

Popcorn?

Something people throw at movie screens when watching A Minecraft Movie. 

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Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg has passed away

As you all know, Ryne Sandberg has been fighting prostate cancer for a couple of years. Today, the team made this announcement: The Chicago Cubs are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg. Sandberg, 65, passed away today at his home, surrounded by his family, following a […]

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As you all know, Ryne Sandberg has been fighting prostate cancer for a couple of years.

Today, the team made this announcement:

The Chicago Cubs are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg. Sandberg, 65, passed away today at his home, surrounded by his family, following a hard-fought battle with cancer.

“Ryne Sandberg was a hero to a generation of Chicago Cubs fans and will be remembered as one of the all-time greats in nearly 150 years of this historic franchise,” said Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts on behalf of his family and the Chicago Cubs organization. “His dedication to and respect for the game, along with his unrelenting integrity, grit, hustle, and competitive fire were hallmarks of his career. He was immensely proud of his teammates and his role as a global ambassador of the game of baseball, but most of all, he was proud of Margaret, his children and his role as husband, father, and grandfather.”

Sandberg is survived by his wife, Margaret, his children, Justin (Ashley), Lindsey (Adam), Steven (Megan), BR (Katie), and Adriane, and his 11 grandchildren: Joshua, Micah, Eli, Brooklyn, Owen, Nathan, Weston, Adalyn, Bode, Stella, and Roman.

“Margaret and their children and grandchildren will always be a part of the Cubs family,” Ricketts said. “Ryno will never be forgotten by the Cubs community and baseball fans around the world.”

Here is a statement from the Commissioner’s office:

Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, who was 65:

“Ryne Sandberg was a legend of the Chicago Cubs franchise and a beloved figure throughout Major League Baseball. He was a five-tool player who excelled in every facet of the game thanks to his power, speed and work ethic. Ryne earned 10 consecutive All-Star selections, nine straight Gold Gloves, seven Silver Sluggers and 1984 National League MVP honors.

“Ryne remained active in the game he loved as an ambassador for the Cubs, a manager for the Phillies and in the Minor Leagues, and a frequent participant at the Hall of Fame. His many friends across the game were in his corner as he courageously fought cancer in recent years. We will continue to support the important work of Stand Up To Cancer in Ryne’s memory.

“On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest condolences to Ryne’s family, Cubs fans everywhere and his admirers throughout our National Pastime.”

There are so many memories of this great player’s career that I can’t possibly do justice to them in this article. I will say that Sandberg is the first Hall of Fame player whose entire career I saw, from raw rookie in 1982 — I was in Cincinnati for his first game with the Cubs! — to the final game he played at Wrigley in 1997.

Sincere condolences to Sandberg’s family, friends, many teammates and all his fans around baseball, Cubs fans and others. He was 65 years old.

I will have a complete obituary for Sandberg, reviewing his entire Hall of Fame career, here tomorrow.

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Paris celebrates Olympic beach volleyball legacy with City Hall festival – FIVB

One year after beach volleyball enthralled audiences during the Olympic Games Paris 2024, the sport has made a triumphant return to the French capital with a lively public celebration that welcomed fans from across the globe, as well as Olympic champions and athletes from Paris 2024; Ana Patricia Silva Ramos, Eduarda Santos Lisboa (Duda), Arnaud […]

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One year after beach volleyball enthralled audiences during the Olympic Games Paris 2024, the sport has made a triumphant return to the French capital with a lively public celebration that welcomed fans from across the globe, as well as Olympic champions and athletes from Paris 2024; Ana Patricia Silva Ramos, Eduarda Santos Lisboa (Duda), Arnaud Gauthier-Rat and his new partner Téo Rotar.

Also present during the festivities were dignitaries including International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry, Honorary Life President of the IOC Thomas Bach, IOC Member/former President of Paris 2024 Tony Estanguet, Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo and the French Minister Delegate in charge of Sports/former Director of Impact and Legacy for Paris 2024 Marie Barsacq. During their visit, the delegation met with the beach volleyball Olympians as well as FIVB representatives on site at the activation. Tony Estanguet and Anne Hidalgo were also gifted a replica of the prized painting by British artist Peter Spens from Paris 2024.

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From 25 to 27 July 2025, the FIVB, in partnership with the City of Paris and the French Volleyball Federation (FFvolley), hosted a three-day activation at Paris City Hall, highlighting the city’s continued dedication to its Olympic legacy.

The Eiffel Tower Stadium, which hosted Olympic beach volleyball event, was widely hailed as one of the most iconic venues of the Games. It drew crowds in a festive, party-like atmosphere. This weekend’s activities captured that same spirit, bringing the sport into the heart of Paris in a free and inclusive setting.

As part of the city’s broader summer sport programme, three beach volleyball courts have been in daily operation since 12 July and will remain open until 20 August. The City Hall festival served as one of the centrepieces of this programme, offering a packed schedule of activities that encouraged both locals and visitors to get involved.

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Thousands took part over the three days, enjoying introductory volleyball sessions, casual matches and family-friendly games. The courts remained busy from early morning until late at night, with some fans arriving as early as 3:30am and staying throughout the day.

A community 4×4 tournament, featuring 32 teams, took place on Saturday afternoon where spectators also had the chance to meet the Olympic stars. The athletes took part in exhibition matches and connected with fans, bringing back the unique atmosphere of last summer’s Games.

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Adding a cultural dimension to the event was a collaborative art project led by internationally acclaimed artist and Olympian Slaven Dizdarević. Members of the public were invited to create their own artworks by cutting and arranging pieces of used volleyballs. Over two days, 103 unique artworks were produced by participants of all ages. These will now be combined by the artist into a single large-scale installation.

(Photo credit: FIVB)

By transforming one of Paris’s most historic spaces into a centre of sport and community, the event demonstrated beach volleyball’s unique power to unite people through shared experiences.

As Paris continues to build on the legacy of the Games, beach volleyball remains a shining symbol of the Olympic spirit and an indelible memory of a truly incredible Olympic beach volleyball competition.



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