The Atlanta Braves have placed left-hander Kolby Allard on the 60-day injured list after he was diagnosed with nerve inflammation in his left shoulder. Allard, 25, was removed in the second inning of Sunday’s 8-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Monday, telling manager Brian Snitker he felt “some tingling in his fingers” after …
Monthly Archives: July 2023
Alex Galchenyuk issues apology, will enter NHL/NHLPA player assistance program after arrest
Alex Galchenyuk issued a statement on Tuesday to apologize for his actions following his July 9 arrest, as well as announce he is officially entering the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. The program assists players and their families dealing with mental health issues, substance abuse issues and more. Galchenyuk, 29, addressed the statement to Arizona Coyotes …
Take a look at Joaquin Phoenix in the trailer for Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’
Apple TV+ shared a trailer for Ridley Scott’s historical drama film Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix. Napoleon explores the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military leader who ruled as emperor in the early 19th century. An official film synopsis says the film gives “an original and personal look at Napoleon’s origins and his swift, ruthless …
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Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello to divorce after 7 years of marriage
Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello are divorcing after seven years of marriage. The couple confirmed the news in a joint statement to Page Six, which read: “We have made the difficult decision to divorce. As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect of our privacy at …
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New drug to protect infants from RSV receives FDA approval
The Food and Drug Administration (“FD”) announced Monday it has approved a drug by which newborns and infants can be protected against respiratory syncytial virus (“RSV”) for an entire season with a single shot. The RSV virus that causes acute respiratory infections and which can be quite serious for some infants, especially those born prematurely. …
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New drug to protect infants from RSV receives FDA approval
The Food and Drug Administration (“FD”) announced Monday it has approved a drug by which newborns and infants can be protected against respiratory syncytial virus (“RSV”) for an entire season with a single shot. The RSV virus that causes acute respiratory infections and which can be quite serious for some infants, especially those born prematurely. …
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Iowa judge blocks 6-week abortion restrictions, allowing legal abortion in state
On Monday, an Iowa judge temporarily blocked a new six-week abortion ban from remaining in effect. Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the ban into law on Friday at a prominent political gathering hosted by an evangelical Christian group. She told attendees that it represented “an ironclad commitment to the smallest and most vulnerable among us.” …
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Eight former Northwestern players retain lawyer amid hazing scandal
In the wake of the hazing scandal that led to the dismissal of longtime Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald, eight former football players have retained prominent civil rights and injury attorney, Ben Crump. Crump rose to national prominence following George Floyd’s murder in 2020 by representing several families in cases of alleged police brutality. Crump shared …
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Tour de France team consider legal action after selfie-taking fan causes crash
The team leading the Tour de France are considering taking legal action against a spectator who caused a massive crash by trying to take a selfie during the 15th stage to Saint-Gervais Mont‑Blanc on Sunday. The iconic cycling race was marred by huge pile-up after a fan collided with Jumbo-Visma rider Sepp Kuss, and his …
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Lindsay Lohan welcomes first child with husband Bader Shammas
Lindsay Lohan has given birth to her first child with husband Bader Shammas, a son named Luai. The baby was born in Dubai, where the couple lives, although his exact birth date was not immediately made known. Luai is an Arabic name that means “shield” or “protector.” A rep for Lohan confirmed the news to …
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