Tag: coronavirus
Palestinian president’s rival promises vaccines for Gaza
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The United Arab Emirates is sending 20,000 doses of the Russian coronavirus vaccine to the Gaza Strip, a rival...
Britain to push for speedier vaccines at G-7 leaders meeting
LONDON — Some of the world’s wealthiest countries are promising to share coronavirus vaccines with the poorest, but details of when and how many...
US long-term mortgage rates rise slightly; 30-year at 2.81%
SILVER SPRING, Md. — U.S. long-term mortgage rates ticked up this week but remain at historic lows as the coronavirus pandemic continues to batter...
After solid Twins debut, Maeda aims to finish even stronger
MINNEAPOLIS — Though Kenta Maeda's first season with Minnesota was abbreviated by the pandemic, the Japanese right-hander's debut was a runaway success.
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No. 1 Florida carries ultra-high expectations into opener
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Kevin O’Sullivan might have the easiest — some would say toughest — job in college baseball this season. “Sully”...
Experts warn against COVID-19 variants as states reopen
NEW YORK — As states lift mask rules and ease restrictions on restaurants and other businesses because of falling case numbers, public health officials...
Bell says late-season momentum will power 2021 Reds team
Just when the Cincinnati Reds started to roll last year, the pandemic-shortened season came to an end after 60 games. But manager David Bell...
LPGA to have Match Play event at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas
LOS ANGELES — Shadow Creek opened its course to the PGA Tour in the fall, and now it’s the LPGA Tour’s turn.
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Still without Gardner, Yankees ready for spring training
NEW YORK — The Yankees start spring training this week without Brett Gardner for the first time since 2006, and manager Aaron Boone isn’t...
Minor leagues switch to 6-game series, common off day
NEW YORK — Baseball’s minor leagues will shift to regionalized six-game series with a common off day in an effort that cuts scheduled travel...
