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Archives for October 2024

Netanyahu confirms Yahya Sinwar killing, says war is not over

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip as Israel's war continues to escalate there and in Lebanon against Hezbollah. Netanyahu called for members of Hamas to release the remaining Israeli hostages being held in Gaza. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more. … [Read more...] about Netanyahu confirms Yahya Sinwar killing, says war is not over

Irrational numbers: The Twins’ newest (and least-worn) jersey digits

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Matt Krohn-Imagn Images In team history, which numbers are Twins wearing for the first time... and which are still to come? On social media, the account NumbersMLB has been tracking the jersey numbers worn by every active MLB player for seasons. At the end of the year, they provide several recapping updates, including numbers worn for the first time in a franchise. The … [Read more...] about Irrational numbers: The Twins’ newest (and least-worn) jersey digits

How a Lower Arm Angle Affected Jhoan Duran

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Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images Duran’s release was slightly different, which made impacts throughout his arsenal By most metrics, and the eye test, Twins’ reliever Jhoan Duran was not as effective in 2024 as he had been. His 3.64 ERA, 1.66 win probability added (WPA), .231 batting average against, and 28.9% strikeout rate were all the worst of … [Read more...] about How a Lower Arm Angle Affected Jhoan Duran

Crosby-Ironton basketball standout Tori Oehrlein excels in sports and academics. It’s a balance of mental toughness, discipline and family

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In November, the 5-foot-11 junior guard ranked as the 40th-best girls basketball recruit in the Class of 2026, according to the HoopGurlz rankings, will announce her college plans. Her six finalists are the Gophers, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Utah and Virginia Tech. … [Read more...] about Crosby-Ironton basketball standout Tori Oehrlein excels in sports and academics. It’s a balance of mental toughness, discipline and family