Houston’s Gerrit Cole heads into his World Series rematch against the Washington Nationals and Max Scherzer in Game 5 on Sunday in an unfamiliar position. It’s been quite a long time since Cole took the mound coming off a loss. “The focus on the pitches just continues to just raise across the board,” Cole said […]
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Washington is normally a city defined by its divisions, be they political, racial or economic. But the unlikely World Series run of the Washington Nationals has become something truly unexpected: a unifying force in a city that hasn’t known much unity recently. Nationals red and the trademark swirling W have become common sights across the
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For Iowa’s defense, the goal is the same every week — dominate. The 20th-ranked Hawkeyes accomplished their mission on Saturday, allowing just 202 yards in a 20-0 rout of Northwestern. The Wildcats’ deepest advance into Iowa territory was the 28-yard line late in the third quarter. Iowa, which entered the game fifth in the nation
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WASHINGTON — President Trump has offered several justifications for an American withdrawal from Syria. He has dismissed the country as nothing but “sand and death,” discounted its American-backed Kurdish fighters as “no angels,” and argued that he is winding down “endless wars.” But in recent days, Mr. Trump has settled on Syria’s oil reserves as
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The actor, known for playing Daenerys Targaryen on the show, posted an Instagram photo on Saturday showing her with Jason Momoa and Kit Harington. The trio, who were all smiles, were celebrating Clarke’s 33rd birthday. Momoa, who played Khal Drogo, can be seen hugging Clarke and Harington, who played Jon Snow. “Reunions never looked this hairy,”
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A hot goalie and a rejuvenated power play helped the Carolina Hurricanes break a three-game winless streak with a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. Petr Mrazek stopped 32 shots to record his second shutout in 12 days and the Hurricanes (7-3-1) went 2-for-2 on the power play as they returned home with
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Netflix chief Ted Sarandos will be honored in early 2020 with an award by the Producers Guild of America. The guild announced Friday that Sarandos will receive its top honor, the Milestone Award, at its awards ceremony on Jan. 18. Since 2000, Sarandos has led Netflix’s content efforts including its first foray into original programming
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The New York Jets have released guard Kelechi Osemele a day after he had shoulder surgery without the team’s approval. The move Saturday is the latest chapter in what has become a contentious standoff between Osemele and the team. Osemele had surgery Friday in Boston to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. The
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WASHINGTON — John F. Kelly, the former White House chief of staff who during his tenure made it clear he detested the job, expressed regret on Saturday about leaving and implied that he could have helped stave off the impeachment inquiry now threatening Mr. Trump’s presidency. Mr. Kelly, who left barely on speaking terms with
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EDITOR’S NOTE — C.J. Nitkowski played 10 seasons in the majors and pitched for eight teams, including the Houston Astros early in his career and the Washington Nationals when he finished up in 1995. The left-hander was 18-32 with three saves and a 5.37 ERA. After his time in the big leagues, he played in
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