Category: Health
Sources – Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers reach agreement
[ad_1] Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 6, 2024, 12:39 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers have reached agreement on a new contract, ensuring that one of the greatest
The production of crushed quartz countertops may be causing deadly lung issues in workers
[ad_1] The production of crushed quartz countertops may be causing deadly lung issues in workers – CBS News Watch CBS News Engineered stone, also called quartz, is a popular material used for countertops in home kitchens or bathrooms because it can be made in an endless variety of colors and finishes. But many of the
Sources — Will Wade receives 5-year extension at McNeese
[ad_1] Jeff Borzello, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 6, 2024, 10:25 AM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. McNeese coach Will Wade has received a five-year contract extension, sources told ESPN. Wade, who was hired last spring, has the Cowboys at 20-3 overall and 9-1 in the Southland in
Cancer diagnoses in the British royal family over the years: ‘The great equalizer’
[ad_1] King Charles III, 75, has received a cancer diagnosis, Buckingham Palace announced in a statement on Monday. The cancer was discovered when the king underwent a routine procedure on Jan. 17 to treat an enlarged prostate. The palace as of now has not confirmed the type or stage of cancer, saying only that it
Why Andy Reid will be coaching the Chiefs for the ‘foreseeable future’
[ad_1] Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 6, 2024, 06:00 AM ET Close Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 ANDY REID WAS at a career crossroads in the early days of 2013. He had just finished the most difficult year of his career, beginning with the death of his
Lakers players not worried about future ahead of trade deadline
[ad_1] Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 6, 2024, 12:56 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In the NBA equivalent of the teacher telling the class, “Pencils down,”
NBA trade deadline: How players handle moving family, clothes
[ad_1] Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 6, 2024, 08:00 AM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and
Survey: Americans expected to bet $23.1B on Super Bowl LVIII
[ad_1] David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 6, 2024, 06:54 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 With two-thirds of American adults living in jurisdictions with legal sports betting, more than $20 billion is expected to be at stake when the Super Bowl kicks off in Las Vegas for the
As syphilis cases surge in the US, here’s what infectious disease experts want you to know
[ad_1] Syphilis is surging in the U.S., reaching the highest numbers in nearly 75 years. Cases of the sexually transmitted disease (STD) rose 10% in 2022, reaching 203,500. The numbers have increased 68% since 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Jarod Fox, an infectious disease specialist with Orlando Health,
Klay Thompson on latest benching in Warriors win – ‘It’s really hard’
[ad_1] Tim Bontemps, ESPNFeb 6, 2024, 12:44 AM ET NEW YORK — After Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson was left out of the closing lineup for the second time in three games in Monday’s 109-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets, the future Hall of Famer admitted it has been “very hard” dealing with watching
Health care or housing? More states are using Medicaid funds to help the homeless
[ad_1] In some states, the line between housing and health care is becoming increasingly blurred. The Medicaid program is intended to offer government assistance with medical expenses for those with low incomes. Yet in at least 20 states, some of those funds are being allocated to social services — including housing support for the homeless.
Commanders fire Eric Bieniemy, coach Dan Quinn says
[ad_1] John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 5, 2024, 06:33 PM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You
Messi feels much better, hopeful of playing in Tokyo after PR disaster in Hong Kong
[ad_1] Look for Lionel Messi to play in Wednesday’s friendly in Tokyo with Inter Miami facing Japanese club Vissel Kobe. And don’t look for another public-relations disaster as happened on Sunday when Argentina‘s World Cup-winning captain sat on the bench for the entire match against a selection of players from the Hong Kong league, angering
Miami scores lowest total since reinstating men’s basketball in 1985-86
[ad_1] CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Miami let an early lead slip away Monday night en route to its lowest point total since joining the ACC in 2004-05. Reece Beekman had 16 points and seven assists and Jacob Groves added 12 points, as Virginia stifled the Hurricanes, 60-38. According to ESPN Stats & Information research, it was
Sources – Bobby Witt Jr. agrees to 11-year, $288.8M deal with Royals
[ad_1] Jeff Passan, ESPNFeb 5, 2024, 01:00 PM ET Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and the Kansas City Royals are in agreement on an 11-year, $288.8 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, a staggering guarantee that will keep
Source – Seahawks expected to hire Jay Harbaugh as ST coordinator
[ad_1] Brady Henderson, ESPNFeb 5, 2024, 01:59 PM ET Close Brady Henderson is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Henderson covers the Seattle Seahawks. He joined ESPN in 2017 covering the team for Seattle Sports 710-AM. You can follow him via Twitter @BradyHenderson. SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks are expected to hire Jay Harbaugh
2024 Super Bowl betting — Everything to know on how to bet Chiefs-49ers
[ad_1] The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11 from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The 49ers opened as 2.5-point favorites at ESPN BET, with the total set at 47.5. The line has since dipped to -1.5 as of Monday. Here is everything you need
Aftermath of toxic East Palestine train derailment one year later
[ad_1] Aftermath of toxic East Palestine train derailment one year later – CBS News Watch CBS News One year ago, a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed near East Palestine, Ohio, forcing hundreds to evacuate. At the time, local officials allowed the rail operator to conduct a “controlled release” of toxic chemicals into
What we know about King Charles’ cancer diagnosis
[ad_1] What we know about King Charles’ cancer diagnosis – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook takes a look at what we know about King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis and what we might expect as the 75-year-old undergoes treatment. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for
Ex-WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike signs with Seattle Storm
[ad_1] Ramona Shelburne, ESPN Senior WriterFeb 5, 2024, 03:09 PM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News Former WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike signed with the Seattle Storm, it was announced Monday. The deal is for one year, sources told ESPN. The former Los Angeles Sparks star, who
MLB Power Rankings: Who’s No. 1 on our winter list?
[ad_1] Players soon will be reporting to camps, and yet, some of the top free agents still haven’t signed. So while we wait, let’s take a look ahead toward the start of the 2024 season. Where does every team stand heading into spring training? Did the Dodgers’ offseason acquisitions push them to the No. 1
49ers displeased with Super Bowl practice field, sources say
[ad_1] Field conditions for the San Francisco 49ers‘ practice facility at UNLV have been met with widespread disapproval from various members of their organization, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The NFL put in a sod field on top of field turf and started laying it just last week when the NFL ordinarily requires Super Bowl
COVID variant JN.1 now more than 90% of cases in U.S., CDC estimates
[ad_1] Close to all new COVID-19 cases in the United States are now being caused by the JN.1 variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, with an estimated 93.1% of infections now blamed on the highly mutated strain. The CDC’s latest biweekly estimate of the variant’s spread was published Friday. It comes as key
49ers ready for Super Bowl rematch vs. Chiefs, four years later
[ad_1] Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 5, 2024, 07:09 AM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL at ESPN since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In his 10
NBA trade deadline – Why any NBA trade this week comes with massive financial risk
[ad_1] The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, and contenders are putting finishing touches on their rosters ahead of crowded postseason pushes in each conference. But while this week is significant every year across the league, this season has presented new restrictions for front offices to navigate. This is the first trade season since the league
Concacaf Champions Cup preview: Club America win? Miami woe?
[ad_1] Get ready for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup! Recently rebranded and formerly known as the Concacaf Champions League, North American soccer’s premier men’s club competition has returned with not only a new name, but also a new format. As opposed to 16 participants from 2023, there are now 27 teams that will be fighting
Transfer Talk: Man City to battle Man Utd for Olise signature
[ad_1] Nick Judd, Transfer writerFeb 4, 2024, 06:38 PM ET The winter transfer window is now closed in Europe’s top leagues, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around as we look ahead to the summer. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of
Joel Embiid to undergo procedure to address meniscus injury
[ad_1] Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNFeb 4, 2024, 08:10 PM ET Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid — the reigning league MVP — will undergo a procedure to address a left meniscus injury in the coming days, the team announced Sunday night, and “the door isn’t closed” on a return this season, sources told ESPN. Embiid is expected
Wyndham Clark wins Pebble Beach after 4th round canceled
[ad_1] Paolo Uggetti, ESPNFeb 4, 2024, 09:36 PM ET PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — After 54 holes of play, the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is over and reigning U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark has been declared the winner. “It’s just been a whirlwind of emotions and feelings,” Clark said during a Sunday night virtual news
NFC earns second straight Pro Bowl Games win over AFC
[ad_1] Stephen Holder, ESPNFeb 4, 2024, 06:59 PM ET Close Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition, and he is a previous top-10 winner in explanatory journalism in the Associated Press Sports Editors