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This is important context regarding the stealing of bases by Chisolm late in the game.
Per Michael Kay:
Michael Kay with an interesting scoop that changes this entire story:
Jazz didn’t steal to pad his stats. Aaron Boone told him to steal, because it wasn’t a blowout yet. The Yankees were up by 6 runs at the time, and so there was still a chance they’d have to use Bednar in the 9th.
Kay: “Jazz walks to start the 8th inning. As he's running down to first base, Boone shuts Jazz down, says he's not allowed to steal. But then Boone sees that the Red Sox infield is playing behind Jazz. So Boone yells to the Red Sox dugout, ‘No no no, you can't have it both ways. You either hold him on and we won't run, or if you're gonna not hold him on, we are gonna run.’ Red Sox manager] Chad Tracy didn't react. So the Red Sox first baseman still plays behind Jazz. So Boone says, Go steal. And Boone's reasoning is this: I am two batters away in the ninth inning from having to bring in David Bednar. That run is important. If you're gonna hold me on, then fine I won't run. But you can't have it both ways. I would not have Jazz steal if they were holding him on. But I am not going to give up on a free run, which might stop me from bringing in Bednar."
The Duke attended my wedding. He wasn’t a caricature. He WAS a character. And a lover of life. Hard work, physical, irreverent, passionate about family and friends, and living life at every moment. What a guy.
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The Yankees mourn the loss of legendary broadcaster John Sterling. Our thoughts are with John’s family, friends and loved ones at this time.
ALT John Sterling: 1938 - 2026
Snow in downtown Allentown. Incredible this storm stretches from Texas to Maine!
I’ll be reporting live all day. #69news ☃️❄️☃️❄️
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🇳🇬🇺🇸 NIGERIA CONFIRMS U.S. AIRSTRIKES: "PRECISION HITS ON TERRORIST TARGETS"
Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs just released an official statement backing the Christmas Day strikes:
"Nigerian authorities remain engaged in structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States of America, in addressing the persistent threat of terrorism and violent extremism.
This has led to precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes in the North West."
The statement emphasized the partnership is built on "mutual respect for sovereignty" and "shared commitments to regional and global security."
Nigeria made clear this isn't a one-sided American intervention:
"The Federal Government continues to work closely with its partners through established diplomatic and security channels to weaken terrorist networks, disrupt their financing and logistics, and prevent cross-border threats."
They also pushed back on any framing that this is only about Christians:
"Terrorist violence in any form whether directed at Christians, Muslims, or other communities remains an affront to Nigeria's values and to international peace and security."
Both governments coordinated.
Both governments approved. ISIS got hit.
Source: @AZ_Intel_
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.@POTUS “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years, and even Centuries! I have previously warned these Terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was. The Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes, as only the United States is capable of doing. Under my leadership, our Country will not allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper. May God Bless our Military, and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists, of which there will be many more if their slaughter of Christians continues.
DONALD J. TRUMP
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”
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Wheel locks to be given out to Kia, Hyundai owners at Allentown event, amid thefts linked to social media trend @NewsRickHolmes reports. wfmz.com/news/area/lehighval…
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The Band of the Coldstream Guards perform "Paranoid" by Black Sabbath at Changing of the Guard today. RIP Ozzy Osbourne, the "Prince of Darkness" #guard #kingsguard #ozzyosbourne #blacksabbath #paranoid #heavymetal #rockband #london #buckinghampalace 💂🤘🏽
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Meals on Wheels hosts block party in Allentown to help collect food for hungry people in Lehigh Valley @NewsRickHolmes reports. wfmz.com/news/area/lehighval…
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'It's really inspirational': Students, faculty at Jahan Dotson's alma mater thrilled by their connection to Super Bowl champs @NewsRickHolmes reports. wfmz.com/sports/nfl/philadel…
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The best backstops in the bigs! @MLBNetwork’s #Top10RightNow rolls on with the Top 10 catchers.
ALT MLB Network's Top 10 Catchers Right Now 1: William Contreras, Brewers 2: Adley Rutschman, Orioles 3: Will Smith, Dodgers 4: Cal Raleigh, Mariners 5: J.T. Realmuto, Phillies 6: Yainer Diaz, Astros 7: Gabriel Moreno, Diamondbacks 8: Alejandro Kirk, Blue Jays 9: Sean Murphy, Braves 10: Austin Wells, Yankees Pictured: From top to bottom, William Contreras, Adley Rutschman and Will Smith.
