The gaffe was the buzz of the internet earlier this week, and the Frisco Roughriders (the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers) are looking to cash in. The minor-league baseball team announced it will host a “Runner-Up Night” at Dr. Pepper Ballpark on Tuesday, April 26. MORE: All MLB managers ranked as players | Miss Universe judge reacts to Stever Harvey gaffe The special event plans to “spend an evening celebrating Miss Colombia and all other fantastic second-place finishers....

In the video, which went viral on social media, Mark McCloskey can be heard to yell, “Keep moving!” while holding what appears to be an assault rifle as demonstrators gather on the sidewalk in front of the McCloskey home. His wife, Patricia, can be seen holding what looks like a handgun. St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner said in June her office was “currently working with the public and police to investigate these events....

Georgia’s Legislature, which is controlled by Republicans, last month passed a package significantly changing the state’s election laws. Democrats, activists and a growing number of companies have come out against the legislation, which was signed into law by Georgia’s Republican Governor Brian Kemp. Critics argue that it makes it harder for people to vote. Similar legislation has been passed in the Texas Senate, while GOP-controlled Legislatures across the country are considering related election laws....

McConnell was asked on Fox News whether he would support Trump if he were to become the party’s candidate for the next presidential nomination. “The nominee of the party? Absolutely,” McConnell replied, indicating his support for who the party picks—which polling has suggested may be, Trump should he want to run. However, McConnell said there is “a lot to happen between now and ‘24.” In recent weeks, Trump and McConnell have clashed—with the minority leader describing the former president as “practically and morally responsible” for provoking the events of January 6, despite having voted to acquit him at his impeachment trial....

McConnell voiced disagreement with the RNC’s action during a press conference on the afternoon of February 8, 2022, when he was asked about the national GOP censuring Kinzinger and Cheney. A few days prior, on February 4, Newsweek reported the RNC censured both GOP representatives for participating in a “Democrat-led persecution of ordinary citizens engaged in legitimate political discourse.” Cheney and Kinzinger are the only two Republican members of the House committee investigating the events of January 6....

The Kentucky Republican told Fox News’ Your World with Neil Cavuto on Tuesday that passing liability protection was the “only way” America would “get past” the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also argued that state-level liability protections would be “integral” to recovering the U.S. economy, which has been rocked by pandemic shutdowns and mass jobless claims. Speaking to Fox News yesterday, McConnell said: “We are open to considering another bill, but my red line going forward on this bill is we need to provide litigation protection for those who’ve been on the frontline: hospitals, doctors, nurses....

Hong Kong, a self-governing Chinese territory, is rocked by waves of demonstrations against the government that started with a controversial extradition bill that would allow suspects to be whisked away to the communist-controlled mainland where human rights groups say there are regular abuses. Police are meeting the escalating protests with increasing brutality. The Chinese military is massing around Hong Kong, sparking international concern that Beijing is preparing to move in and put down the protests by means similar to 1989’s infamous Tiananmen Square massacre....

A committee appointed by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation decides the annual award honoring public officials unafraid to take unpopular positions. It praised Romney for becoming the first lawmaker in history to vote in an impeachment trial to convict a president from his own party. The Utah senator faced blowback from the public and within his party when he voted to convict Trump in his first impeachment process in January 2020....

Romney, who ran for president in 2008 and was defeated by Democrat Barack Obama, said he had been quiet in the run up to November 3 but was releasing a statement amid what he has perceived as a negative shift in how politics is conducted. “I have stayed quiet with the approach of the election,” he said in a statement. “But I’m troubled by our politics, as it has moved away from spirited debate to a vile, vituperative, hate-filled morass that is unbecoming of any free nation—let alone the birthplace of modern democracy....

That position is Missouri, and it will be Martin’s fourth head coaching job this decade. And so it is with some hesitation — because I really like Martin and think he has potential — that I say he right now is better at getting jobs than doing them. MORE: 2017 college basketball coaching changes It isn’t every coach who can get hired to three different high-major positions with a career winning percentage of ....

The Armenian generated quite a buzz at Old Trafford after completing a big-money move from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2016. Mkhi: Don’t expect Pogba miracles He was, however, to be eased into Premier League life by Jose Mourinho, with his first start lasting just 45 minutes in a derby date with Manchester City on September 10. Mkhitaryan slipped into the shadows after that outing and was not seen again for the best part of two months....

The Royals provided the offense, with Eric Hosmer driving in three runs and Salvador Perez adding a solo homer. Get more details here. MORE: Nine of the worst All-Star Game performances ever FINAL AL 4, NL 2 11:25 p.m.: Nolan Arenado grounds out to end the game. 11:21 p.m.: Zach Britton enters the game to try to earn the save for the AL. END OF EIGHTH AL 4, NL 2...

“Today’s launch of All-Star balloting continues a great tradition that allows our fans around the world to participate in the All-Star experience,” MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a press release. “The city of San Diego will undoubtedly provide a wonderful backdrop for all of the events that All-Star Week has to offer, and all of us at Major League Baseball join the Padres in looking forward to a memorable Midsummer Classic this July....

Under the policy, in the works since late 2014, the commissioner’s office will investigate all allegations of domestic violence, sexual assaults and child abuse in the baseball community. Consistent with the collective bargaining agreement, MLB will conduct an interview with the player. MORE: Sporting News selects the most iconic moment for every MLB team Once accused, a player can be placed on paid administrative leave for up to seven days while the allegations are investigated before a disciplinary decision is made....

The pitching matchup of the night has Stephen Strasburg as a -113 favorite for the Nationals at Citi Field against the Mets and Matt Harvey in a rubber-match between the pre-season favorites to win the NL East. Harvey (3-5, 4.93 ERA) has struggled to match high expectations so far this season while Strasburg (6-0, 2.95) is off to the best start of his career. All Strasburg has done this season is win....

This total looks high considering the Padres didn’t score a single run in its 3-game series at home against the Dodgers, but Jordan Lyles is going to be very kind to their bats just as he was to most during spring. Padres starter Colin Rea will also contribute to getting the Rockies some runs. We know the Rockies can mash as they just lead baseball with 10 homers after just 3 road games and we know the Coors Field air can make the worst hitting teams look good — the Padres actually are the worst of all hitting only ....

MORE: Werner an interesting candidate They spoke for about an hour apiece, including PowerPoint presentations, and the owners attended an evening reception at the B&O Warehouse behind the ballpark’s right-field wall. The executives will split into three groups of 10 for question-and-answer sessions Thursday before the vote, which will take place by secret written ballot. A three-quarters majority is needed for election. “That certainly is the goal,” New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said....

While visiting the Indians’ training camp in Arizona on Tuesday, Manfred addressed several issues, including the recent influx of top Cuban talent into the big leagues. Manfred told Cleveland.com he supports an international amateur draft to help level the playing field so more teams can pursue other Cuban stars in the future. MORE: Confronting MLB’s Latino problem | International expansion on Manfred’s mind Yoenis Cespedes, Yasiel Puig, Jose Abreu and other top players have defected from Cuba in recent years, then signed lucrative deals with major league clubs as free agents after establishing residency elsewhere....

I don’t reach that conclusion lightly, either. Although it’s become hip in recent years to question the commissioner’s love of the game, to accuse him of intentionally trying to destroy all tradition and build a new, mutated version of the sport, it’s been easy to dismiss such takes as merely hyperbolic. But, as spring training begins and the 2020 season beckons, it’s becoming more and more apparent to me that these accusations have at least some merit....

While there are some rule changes that were in place for a normal year, there are a lot more coming to fans in this year’s shortened, 60-game season. Along with certain player restrictions thanks to MLB’s over 100-page health and safety protocol manual, there are lots more rule changes coming your way in this sure-to-be strange season. Here’s what you need to know when players take the field again:...