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• Robert Downey Jr.'s shocking return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom divides fans

  28-07-2024 22:50 via nbcnews.com
  
  Downey had seemingly finished his Marvel career in 2019 when, after playing Stark across 10 films, his superhero alter ego Iron Man finally died fighting Thanos in “Avengers: Endgame.”
  
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• Five takeaways from day two of Paris Olympics 2024

  28-07-2024 22:40 via bbc.com
  
  An Adam Peaty near-miss, Andy Murray comeback and Simone Biles star return, plus a GB bronze, are among the highlights.
  
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• At Olympic swimming heat, 'Bob the Cap Catcher' saves the day

  28-07-2024 22:35 via nbcnews.com
  
  The crowd whistled and cheered as he walked past the towering athletes on the pool deck at Paris’ La Defense Arena.
  
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• USA's Huske and Walsh go 2-1 in women's 100m butterfly final

  28-07-2024 21:39 via nbcnews.com
  Just four hundredths of a second separated American teammates Torri Huske and Gretchen Walsh at the top of the women's 100m butterfly podium. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.
  
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• Kevin Durant makes first eight shots in U.S. win vs. Serbia

  28-07-2024 20:16 via nbcnews.com
  Kevin Durant showed no signs of rust in much-anticipated return from a calf injury, lighting up Serbia en route to a big U.S. win in its Olympic opener. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.
  
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• WATCH: Bear takes dip in pond

  28-07-2024 19:27
  
  A bear was spotted taking a relaxing dip in a pond next to some mint leaves in South Lake Tahoe, California.
  
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• French entertainer who performed as a mostly nude Greek god during opening ceremony responds to controversy

  28-07-2024 17:46 via nbcnews.com
  
  PARIS — The flamboyant French entertainer who performed during the Olympic opening ceremony as a mostly nude, blue-tinged Greek god said he is feeling “super good” despite the controversy.
  
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• Wong announces new digital cable centre to limit China’s influence in Indo-Pacific

  28-07-2024 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The new centre, staffed by Australians, will enable sharing of information and help Pacific island governments regulate important undersea cablesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralia is stepping up its attempts to limit China’s influence in the Pacific, with the establishment of a new “cable connectivity and resilience centre” designed to boost connectivity for Pacific nations.The
  
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• 83-year-old man missing since his flight was canceled due to CrowdStrike outage

  28-07-2024 16:15 via nbcnews.com
  
  An 83-year-old man has been missing for a week after lingering issues from the CrowdStrike outage canceled his flight home, according to the Orlando Police Department.
  
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• Israeli lawmakers seek to ban UNRWA over support for Hamas, declare it terrorist entity

  28-07-2024 15:38 via foxnews.com
  
  JERUSALEM – Pressure has been mounting in recent weeks on UNRWA, the United Nations agency tasked with aiding Palestinian refugees, over its failure to condemn armed terror groups in the Gaza Strip that have openly used its internationally funded facilities, including health clinics, schools and even its main headquarters, to conduct a brutal war against Israel. This week, Israeli lawmakers approved the first reading of a bill that would cut ties with the controversial U.N. agenc
  
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• Venezuela votes in election that could end 25 years of socialist rule

  28-07-2024 14:37 via theguardian.com
  Edmundo González Urrutia could upset Nicolás Maduro’s run for a third term – but several obstacles can prevent a regime changeVenezuelans go to the polls on Sunday against a backdrop of hope and fear in a presidential election that could end 25 years of socialist rule – if a free and fair vote is allowed.Opinion polls suggest that the president Nicolás Maduro, 61, who is seeking his third term, could be defeated by the opposition coalition candidate, retire
  
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• Biles battles through calf pain to push U.S. into the lead

  28-07-2024 13:48 via nbcnews.com
  While warming up on the floor exercise ahead of rotation two, Simone Biles appeared to hurt her lower leg. After being evaluated by medical staff, Biles resumed competition and helped push Team USA to the top.
  
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• This undergrad rings up groceries and Big Macs to stay in college

  28-07-2024 13:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles looking at the financial realities of everyday Americans and the challenges they face.
  
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• Vaccine doses for 600,000 children and pregnant women flown to North Korea

  28-07-2024 12:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Delivery of first medical aid since Covid raises hopes that country could open up again to UN and aid agenciesMore than 4 million vaccine doses have been flown to Pyongyang, raising hopes that North Korea could open up again to UN agencies and NGOs amid reports of a worsening health situation in the authoritarian state.“The return of essential vaccines marks a significant milestone towards safeguarding children’s health and survival in this country,” Roland Kupka, Unicef’
  
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• Archaeological dig in Jerusalem finds fortifications believed to be from time of King David: See the photos

  28-07-2024 12:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Archaeologists in the City of David National Park in Jerusalem have discovered massive fortifications that would have protected the city in ancient times. "This is a dramatic discovery that opens up a renewed discussion about the terms from the biblical literature that refer to the topography of Jerusalem, such as the Ophel and the Millo," according to Prof. Yuval Gadot, director of the excavation on behalf of Tel Aviv University. Dr. Yiftach Shalev, director of the excavation on behal
  
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• Australia news live: Albanese’s cabinet reshuffle sees Giles and O’Neil dumped and Burke taking home affairs

  28-07-2024 07:01 via theguardian.com
  Malarndirri McCarthy appointed new Indigenous Australians minister amid raft of other changes. Follow the day’s news liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastTurning to US politics, Greber says:It’s a massive shift. You can see it in the way the Democrats feel the momentum.One of my old sources, I used to be a correspondent in DC, one of my old sources it was as if a month ago the doctor walked in and said, “I’m sorry the test results a
  
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• Professor sacked over abuse claims in rare win for China’s #MeToo movement

  28-07-2024 07:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Swift response by Renmin University to student’s post creates shockwave in a country where accusers are often ignored or suedPublic allegations of sexual harassment are rare in China. Swift responses to punish the accused are rarer still. So a recent case at one of China’s top universities, in which a student posted a video online accusing her supervisor of sexually harassing her, leading to his sacking, has created shockwaves.On 21 July, a woman who identified herself as Wang Di pos
  
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• ‘She is one of our heroines’: reviled, now revered, Winnie Mandela wins over young South Africa

  28-07-2024 06:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The legacy of the activist, ANC politician and wife of Nelson Mandela hasgrowing appeal, despite her refusal to apologise for crimesAs votes from South Africa’s elections were being counted last month, a senior African National Congress politician, Nomvula Mokonyane, held court wearing a yellow long-sleeved top with the face of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela emblazoned on the back.Across the room at the national vote counting centre, far left Economic Freedom Fighters official Poppy Mailola wor
  
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• North Korea vows to ‘totally destroy’ enemy as regime marks end of Korean war

  28-07-2024 05:25 via theguardian.com
  
  Military officials aim to strengthen war efficiency by following any attack order by Kim Jong-un ‘anytime and without delay’North Korea has vowed to “totally destroy” its enemies in case of war when leader Kim Jong-un gives an order, state media KCNA reported on Sunday, as the regime marked the end of hostilities in the Korean war.Senior military officials including Col Ri Un-ryong and Lt Cdr Yu Kyong-song made the comments “out of surging hatred” towards the
  
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• The childcare desert sucking the life out of Australia’s regional towns

  28-07-2024 05:24 via theguardian.com
  
  One in three Australians live in an area where there is just one childcare spot for every three or more children, study findsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastFor psychologist and mother-of-two Tegan Podubinski, a lack of childcare access will leave her community 20 weeks poorer in mental health services this year.“We have a very limited mental health workforce,” Podubinski told AAP.Sign up f
  
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• Texas' Steve Sarkisian, wife Loreal jointly announce plan to divorce: 'We aim to remain the best of friends'

  28-07-2024 04:47 via foxnews.com
  
  Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian recently shared some personal news. He and his wife, Loreal are going their separate ways. In a joint statement, Steve and Loreal described their split as amicable. Despite making the decision to file for divorce, the soon-to-be former couple said they strive to "remain the best of friends.""After many heartfelt conversations, we have decided to amicably part ways and jointly file for divorce, the statement read. "We aim to remain the best of friends and
  
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• Knife-wielding man shot dead by police in Sydney’s south-west

  28-07-2024 04:23 via theguardian.com
  The 34-year-old allegedly struck an officer with a knife in Middleton Grange before he was shotFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA knife-wielding man has been shot dead in Sydney’s southwest after he allegedly attempted to stab a police officer, who narrowly avoided “catastrophic injuries”.Emergency services were called to Bird Walton Avenue in Middleton Grange, about 40km from the CBD,
  
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• Cabinet contenders circle as Giles expected to be moved out of immigration in reshuffle

  28-07-2024 04:16 via theguardian.com
  Current ministry seen as too lower house heavy, turning focus to the Senate and who is available to help share the loadFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese will announce his new ministry on Sunday afternoon after the resignation of two frontbench veterans.The resignation of the Indigenous affairs minister, Linda Burney, and the skills minister, Brendan O’Connor, from the ministry ahea
  
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• Rafael Nadal dismisses suggestions Olympic match with Novak Djokovic will be tennis duo's 'last dance'

  28-07-2024 04:03 via foxnews.com
  
  Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal celebrated his 38th birthday last month. The 22-time Grand Slam singles winner has had some injury setbacks in recent years, which fueled the belief he would soon step away from the sport he has dominated for so long. But Nadal did his best to dispel any notion the 2024 Paris Olympics would mark the final chapter of his storied career.Shortly after the opening round of men's doubles matches at Roland Garros, where he has won the French Open 14 times, Na
  
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• Wilyer Abreu of Red Sox nearly makes catch of the year, crashing into seats during home run robbery try

  28-07-2024 03:39 via foxnews.com
  
  He had it in his glove. It would have been one of the greatest catches in MLB history. Unfortunately for the Boston Red Sox, Wilyer Abreu's effort to rob New York Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera's home run fell short because the ball didn't stay in the outfielder's glove. It was during the top of the second inning at Fenway Park in Boston when Cabrera launched a ball to deep right field off Red Sox starter Kutter Crawford. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAbreu
  
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• Olivia Newton-John's nephew shares never-before-seen clips of icon, full of 'pure surprise' and 'joy'

  28-07-2024 03:27 via foxnews.com
  
  Olivia Newton-John’s nephew, Emerson Newton-John, shared some previously unseen clips of his late aunt.The professional race car driver posted two clips from an unaired pilot for the series "Celebrity Car Crush" on his YouTube page Friday."Even in rapidly declining health due to cancer, and not bearing the strength that she once had, I could see flashes of the young Olivia popping in and out during filming," he told E! News. "That alone made all of the time and investment in creating
  
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• Vance rips Harris for questioning his loyalty to America: 'What the hell have you done?'

  28-07-2024 03:25 via foxnews.com
  
  Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance called out Democratic heir apparent Kamala Harris at a campaign rally in St. Cloud, Minnesota on Saturday.Harris said in a 45-second YouTube video posted on July 16 that Vance would be "loyal only to Trump, not to our country" and a "rubber stamp for [Trump's] extreme agenda." JD VANCE GETS SECRET SERVICE CODE NAME 'BOBCAT,' JOINS 'MOGUL' IN BID TO TAKE WHITE HOUSEVance countered the Vice President's attack on his character at Saturday's joint
  
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• Resurfaced 2023 video shows Kamala Harris arguing young people suffer ‘climate anxiety’

  28-07-2024 03:11 via foxnews.com
  
  A video of Vice President Kamala Harris arguing that young people are experiencing "climate anxiety" that causes them to rethink major future plans like buying a house or having a family is making the rounds, despite it being nearly a year old.Donald Trump Jr. shared the resurfaced video from September 2023, showing the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate making the statements during her national "Fight for Our Freedoms" college tour."WATCH: Resurfaced video shows Kamala Harris suggest
  
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• NSW landlords may be fined if they evict tenants for ‘non-genuine’ reasons

  28-07-2024 03:07 via theguardian.com
  
  Premier Chris Minns says reforms will give homeowners and tenants more certainty in what he calls the toughest rental market in decadesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastLandlords could be fined for making up a “non-genuine reason” for punting a tenant under New South Wales laws to scrap no-grounds evictions.The NSW premier, Chris Minns, said his government is aiming to introduce legislation t
  
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• Woman travels UK by bus pass for refugee reunions

  28-07-2024 02:59 via bbc.com
  
  Anne Murray supports migrants in the UK and is travelling by bus to visit those she has helped.
  
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• Why chaotic antiheroes like Deadpool are winning over superhero fans

  28-07-2024 02:32 via bbc.com
  
  What is it about these characters of mayhem that connect with some people more than superheroes do?
  
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• Tale of two nations: Meeting families with very different lives under two-child benefit cap

  28-07-2024 02:32 via bbc.com
  
  As MPs voted on ending the cap, three-child families in England and Scotland are leading different lives.
  
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• The Kenyan enthralled by the healing power of plants

  28-07-2024 02:29 via bbc.com
  
  Kenyan Martin Odhiambo cultivates medicinal plants and hopes that remedies can one day be regulated.
  
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• Snoop Dogg celebrates with US swimmer's wife during gold medal race in heartwarming moment

  28-07-2024 02:29 via foxnews.com
  
  Team USA swim star Caeleb Dressel was leading the pack in the men’s 4x100-meter freestyle relay final Saturday night at Paris La Defense Arena, chasing his eighth Olympic gold medal. And while Dressel was giving it his all in the pool for the United States’ first Olympic gold medal in the Paris Games, every U.S. supporter in the crowd was on their feet going wild. Among them was legendary rapper Snoop Dogg and Dressel’s wife, Meghan, with her sleeping baby in hand, go
  
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• US and world leaders denounce Paris Olympics opening ceremony's mocking of Last Supper

  28-07-2024 02:28 via foxnews.com
  
  Several U.S. and world lawmakers are denouncing the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, after drag queens and artists made a spectacle of the Leonardo DaVinci painting, the Last Supper, which depicts the last meal Jesus had with his apostles."Last night’s mockery of the Last Supper was shocking and insulting to Christian people around the world who watched the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games," House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said in a post on X. "The war on our faith and traditi
  
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• The Palestinians heading to Paris to represent their people

  28-07-2024 02:26 via bbc.com
  
  A small number of Palestinians are going to take part in the Olympics, despite the ongoing war.
  
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• 'I was wrongly told to pay back £13,000 in benefits'

  28-07-2024 02:25 via bbc.com
  
  The government has overpaid some benefits and clawed them back, leaving claimants under pressure.
  
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• Something in the water? Why we love shark films

  28-07-2024 02:20 via bbc.com
  
  From the Steven Spielberg classic Jaws, to predators stalking the Seine in Under Paris, there is no shortage of shark films.
  
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• Rachel Reeves' promise to be honest is a risky move

  28-07-2024 01:59 via bbc.com
  
  Monday's plan seems to be part of a process leading to tax rises in the Autumn Budget.
  
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• Kit Harrington defends play's 'black out' nights

  28-07-2024 01:53 via bbc.com
  
  Slave Play, which has just opened in London, has nights with dedicated performances for black audiences.
  
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• French people react to 'freakshow' Paris Olympics opening ceremonies: 'What is that?'

  28-07-2024 01:51 via foxnews.com
  
  Many French people have reacted to the Olympic Games' controversial opening ceremonies held in Paris on Friday, and not all responses are positive.The opening ceremonies, held mainly as a boat parade down the River Seine, featured performances from international artists like Céline Dion and Olympian athletes onboard boats designated by country.The ceremonies also featured a live reenactment of the Last Supper with drag queens and a ménage à trois sequence. The Last Supper, p
  
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• Jennifer Garner stuck in elevator for over an hour at Comic Con

  28-07-2024 01:44 via foxnews.com
  
  Warning: This article does contain spoilers for "Deadpool & Wolverine"Jennifer Garner attended the famous San Diego Comic Con for the first time this year but almost didn’t make it thanks to a stuck elevator.The actress, who was on hand to support her cameo role in "Deadpool and Wolverine," shared a series of videos documenting the ordeal on her Instagram, with the caption, "Baby’s first Comic Con: a short story."Starting off at two minutes into being stuck, Garner said, "Hey guy
  
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• Tricked into conversion therapy in Russia for being trans

  28-07-2024 01:42 via bbc.com
  
  Trans people from Russia say years of pressure coupled with new laws are making them leave the country.
  
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• Gen-Z voters spread the ‘Kamalove’ as Harris’s popularity earns youth support

  28-07-2024 01:34 via theguardian.com
  
  Pramila Jayapal, progressive Seattle representative, says of ‘undeniable’ enthusiasm: ‘I have not seen anything like this’Kamala Harris pledged to earn the votes of young people this election, as the vice-president and newly elevated presumptive Democratic nominee rides a gen Z-powered wave of online “Kamalove” .In a virtual address to attendees of a two-day summit in Atlanta, hosted by the liberal gen Z-led organization Voters of Tomorrow, Harris said she had
  
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• Cooler temperatures bring relief as Park fire explodes in California

  28-07-2024 01:34 via theguardian.com
  
  Intensity and dramatic spread have led to unwelcome comparisons to 2018 Camp fire, which killed 85 peopleCooler temperatures brought some relief to the thousands of firefighters battling the Park fire in northern California after it exploded in size, becoming the largest in the state and prompting the governor to make an emergency declaration for three counties.The intensity and dramatic spread of the wildfire led officials to make unwelcome comparisons to the disastrous Camp fire, which burned
  
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• Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods

  28-07-2024 01:33 via bbc.com
  
  Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer.
  
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• Haunting portrait of young storm victim wins photo award

  28-07-2024 01:28 via bbc.com
  
  The Mangrove Photography Awards entries capture unique ecosystems above and below the waterline.
  
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• ‘The PTSD is horrible’: for Californians who survived tragedy, new blazes stir trauma

  28-07-2024 01:25 via theguardian.com
  
  As the Park fire rages near Chico, residents who were evacuated from the deadly Camp fire in 2018 are evacuated againAs the biggest fire of the season raged through northern California on Saturday, Stephen Murray wasn’t taking any chances.The Paradise resident loaded up his vehicle and prepared to flee with his wife and children. Almost six years after the Camp fire destroyed his hometown and killed 85 people, the community was under an evacuation warning due to the Park fire, which had sc
  
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• Greater Manchester mayor urges restraint after new airport footage emerges

  28-07-2024 01:05 via theguardian.com
  
  New video apparently shows violent build-up to incident in which officer allegedly stamped on man during arrestThe mayor of Greater Manchester urged people “not to rush to judgment” over the Manchester airport incident after new footage appeared to show a violent and frenetic lead-up.Protests erupted in Rochdale and Manchester city centre after a video circulated of an officer allegedly kicking and stamping on a man as he lay face-down during an arrest at the airport on Tuesday. Cont
  
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• Mets ace Kodai Senga likely to miss rest of season after freak calf injury

  28-07-2024 01:02 via foxnews.com
  
  With the New York Mets on a heater, the return of ace Kodai Senga had fans raucous at Citi Field Friday night against the Atlanta Braves. But Senga’s return appears to be short-lived. Manager Carlos Mendoza said the high calf sprain he suffered in the top of the sixth inning will likely keep him out the remainder of the 2024 season. Senga was trying to get out of the way of a pop-up in the infield, but his first step led to immediate pain, and he grabbed his left calf. CLICK
  
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