Jose Altuve urges Astros to ‘pay back’ Alex Bregman with new contract Alex Bregman’s long tenure with the Houston Astros could be coming to an end, but longtime teammate Jose Altuve is urging the franchise to “pay back” the veteran third baseman for his contributions with a new contract. “He gave a lot to this organization,” Altuve told reporters after the Detroit Tigers eliminated the Astros from the playoffs Wednesday in Houston. “Now it’s time for us, as a team, as an organization, to pay him back and make him stay here.” Bregman, 30, joined the franchise as the No.…
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Nine US skiers Trapped in an Inferno. US envoy takes drastic Action. Skiers in Crisis: Inferno Strikes the Slopes Nine American skiers found themselves trapped in a devastating wildfire while enjoying the slopes in the Alps. As flames rapidly encroached, a US envoy sprang into action, coordinating rescue efforts with local authorities. Firefighters worked tirelessly to reach the stranded group, who are now facing dire conditions. The situation underscores the increasing dangers posed by climate change, even in recreational hotspots. Rescue operations continue as hope remains for a safe return.
From arson to lettuce theft – wrong pilgrims on El Camino This fire is just one in a litany of accusations against the upsurge in tourists participating in the Camino de Santiago over recent years. One resident of Bertola, a village where everyone grows their own crops, has woken up the next day to find walkers have made off with his lettuces. Others complain of tourists using their gardens as toilets. A local woman in Galicia complains of a case with one so-called ‘pilgrim’ who jumped her garden fence during a family barbecue, stripped naked and jumped in her swimming…
Former Leader of Sin City Deciples Motorcycle Gang Sentenced to 17 years The former National President of the Sin City Deciples, an outlaw motorcycle organization formed in Gary, Indiana has been found gulity of racketeering and intent to distribute cocaine following an 18-day jury trial. 51-year-old Herman Troy Jefferson also known as “G-Rilla,”, of Jacksonville, Arkansas was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison. Jefferson utilized the Deciples and another motorcycle club to sell and traffic cocaine and marijuana for him while as National President. During that time, multiple acts of extortion and violence also took place under his leadership.…
Tragedy hits as a fire devours Pieros Albergue along the Camino de Santiago. A destructive fire has destroyed the cherished Pieros hostel, a well-liked resting place for travelers on the Camino de Santiago. The fire, which broke out last night, consumed the old building, resulting in its destruction. Local officials are currently looking into the reason as community members grieve the beloved sanctuary’s loss. Efforts are already being made to support the reconstruction of the albergue, showcasing the strength and perseverance of the Camino community.
Conflicting and Chaotic Times on the Camino de Santiago As increasing numbers of pilgrims walk the Camino, a European network of historic pilgrimage routes, those who journey to “slow down” their lives often don’t recognize the burdens of tourism on locals. We brush past each other like ghosts. A woman wearing a visor, khaki shorts, and a large backpack rushes ahead—her hiking poles determinedly tapping their way into the distance. “Buen Camino,” she nods tersely. “Buen Camino,” I echo back, watching her disappear around the bend. “Buen Camino” translates literally to “Good Way.” It’s a trademark pilgrim acknowledgment unique to…
WNBA Star Cameron Brink, 22, Just Got Engaged In The Sweetest Way. WNBA star Cameron Brink is engaged! The Los Angeles Sparks forward’s longtime boyfriend Ben Felter popped the question in while she was in Paris for fashion week. “Yes in every lifetime ” Cameron wrote in a September 30 Instagram post, including a series of photos of Ben’s sweet proposal in front of the Eiffel Tower. The proposal took place at the Shangri-La Paris Hotel after Cameron, 22, attended the Balenciaga show. Cameron had no idea that Ben was surprising her in Paris, per People. (He told her he…
I walked the Portuguese Way of the Camino de Santiago. Here’s what it was like While the global pandemic halted travel, I dreamt of spending weeks walking the Camino de Santiago through Spain. In early June 2022, I finally made that dream a reality, following the Portuguese route from Porto to what is believed to be the resting place of St. James the Apostle in Santiago de Compostela during one of the busiest years on record. A sweaty, stinky, sloppy, exhausted mess, gripping the cardboard tube holding my Compostela, I ended the pilgrimage in front of the desk clerk at…
An assault on the UK basketball record books? Here’s what Mark Pope’s first team could do. The goal has been clearly stated, and those doing the talking are dead serious. This UK basketball team wants to put up an average of 35 3-point attempts per game. It’ll be easier said than done to shoot that many balls from long range in a responsible manner that ensures the best chance at victory, but the Wildcats’ coaches — namely Mark Pope and longtime assistant Cody Fueger — aren’t joking around in their pursuit of the number, and interviews with Kentucky players over…
Mark Pope, Kentucky basketball staff are ‘trying to live in that gray space’ of innovation To new Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope, few things are more majestic than a perfectly executed offensive basketball possession. Crisp ball movement. An attempt early in the shot clock. And preferably, it ends with a successful 3-point try. “I think it’s beautiful. I love to watch it, right?” Pope said Monday during the Greater Louisville UK Alumni Club luncheon, held at Churchill Downs’ First Turn Club. “I love to coach it. I love to see guys grow their games in it, because you’re going to…