Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark, left foreground, and chief negotiator Bruce Meyer, second from left, arrive at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla., on Monday. | Ron Blum/AP Spring training workouts failed to start on time last Wednesday due to baseball’s ninth work stoppage, its first since 1995. JUPITER, Fla. — With perhaps a … [Read more...] about MLB labor negotiations resume in Florida
Medina Spirit stripped of Kentucky Derby victory
John Velazquez riding Medina Spirit crosses the finish line to win the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., in this Saturday, May 1, 2021, file photo. Medina Spirit was stripped of the victory in last year’s Kentucky Derby and Mandaloun was declared the winner in a ruling by state racing stewards on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. | Jeff … [Read more...] about Medina Spirit stripped of Kentucky Derby victory
Yippie! Good riddance. Vaya con dios: Officers’ parting words left on human resources paperwork before exiting Chicago Police Department
Chicago police officers parting words on their exit papers were generally positive. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times file The remarks, for the most part, express gratitude and excitement. “Bon Voyage!” “Thanks for the wonderful memories!!” “Been a slice, see ya. Hasta la vista.” They may seem like comments jotted in the margins of a classmate’s yearbook. But they’re actually the … [Read more...] about Yippie! Good riddance. Vaya con dios: Officers’ parting words left on human resources paperwork before exiting Chicago Police Department
Let’s expand public service loan forgiveness to make a dent in student loan debt
Student loan borrowers demand President Biden cancel student debt at a demonstration outside the White House on Feb. 16. Debt cancellation is unlikely, but public service loan forgiveness should be promoted, one educator writes. | Paul Morigi/Getty Images Our nation is now facing alarming shortages of teachers, nurses, and other public servants. Now is the time to … [Read more...] about Let’s expand public service loan forgiveness to make a dent in student loan debt
Playtime is over for the Bulls, as second half of the season begins
With the trade deadline, and now the All-Star Game, in the rear view mirror, the dog days of the NBA season are over. For DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVIne that means getting everybody on the same page come Wednesday, and getting ready for the final push. CLEVELAND – Zach LaVine has only seen the NBA postseason on television or as a fan. DeMar DeRozan has battled into the playoffs … [Read more...] about Playtime is over for the Bulls, as second half of the season begins