Новости за 24.09.2016

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Boston’s clubhouse was buzzing about David Ortiz’s high-and-deep homer in the first inning, a drive that provided the winning margin as the Red Sox moved close to a postseason berth in the slugger’s final season. Ortiz hit a two-run shot to set the RBIs record for a player in his final

LOS ANGELES — Lady Gaga is introducing “Joanne” to the world. The pop star posted the track list Friday for her forthcoming album online. In addition to the title track and the recently released single “Perfect Illusion,” the 11-song “Joanne” features tunes with such titles as “John Wayne” and “Sinner’s Prayer.” The image of the

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans are rife with uncertainty as they prepare to open training camp this weekend. Anthony Davis and Co. believe they are poised to improve substantially over last season’s injury-riddled, 30-52 campaign, but a lot of variables have to work in their favor. It’s unclear when several members of Davis’

AKROTIRI, Cyprus — British Tornado and Typhoon aircraft stationed at a U.K. air base in Cyprus are pounding Islamic State targets ahead of a major offensive by Iraqi security forces next month to recapture the key northern city of Mosul from IS militants, a senior Royal Air Force officer says. Air Commodore Sammy Sampson said

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Bruce Boudreau era has begun for the Minnesota Wild. For the players, the demands will be many. The expectations will be as straightforward as can be. The experience also promises to be a lot of fun. “Sometimes he doesn’t even know what’s coming out of his mouth when he’s talking,”

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Saturday: WINNERS AT WRIGLEY The Cubs can set a team record with their 57th home victory when they host the Cardinals at Wrigley Field. Jason Hammel (15-9, 3.56) is trying to prove himself worthy of a postseason rotation spot for the NL Central champs, though he

BARSTOW, Calif. — Police say a 12-year-old boy riding a push scooter set fire to the arts-and-crafts section of a Wal-Mart store in the Southern California desert, leading to losses of more than $1 million. The store in Barstow remains closed for a third day Friday because of the damages. Barstow police said in a

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations and Iraq signed an agreement Friday aimed at helping the Baghdad government tackle sexual violence in conflict, an issue that made headlines following the capture and rape of Yazidi women by Islamic State extremists in 2014. Zainab Hawa Bangura, the U.N. special envoy for sexual violence in conflict, and

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are preparing to honor Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully on his appreciation night. A stage has been set up in front of home plate at Dodger Stadium, and musicians will play behind the pitcher’s mound during the pre-game ceremony Friday night. Actor Kevin Costner, baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and

SAN FRANCISCO — A lawsuit challenging a law that requires a marker to be placed in the passports of people convicted of sex offenses against children is premature because the marker provision is not yet in effect, a federal judge said Friday in a ruling dismissing the suit. U.S. District Court Judge Phyllis Hamilton said

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — David Ortiz has set the record for most RBIs in a final season. Boston’s 40-year-old designated hitter hit a two-run homer off Tampa Bay’s Chris Archer in the first inning Friday, giving him 124 RBIs. Ortiz has one more RBI than Shoeless Joe Jackson in 1920. Ortiz’s 37 homers are two

OAKLAND, Calif. — Texas Rangers reliever Jeremy Jeffress has been reinstated by Major League Baseball and joined the team Friday after being placed on the restricted list following an arrest on a drunken driving charge last month. Jeffress was arrested Aug. 26., less than a month after being acquired in a trade with the Milwaukee

VICTORIA, British Columbia — Scott McCarron birdied five of the first six holes and finished with an 8-under 62 to take the first-round lead Friday in the Pacific Links Bear Mountain Championship. The 51-year-old McCarron birdied all four par-5 holes — Nos. 1, 12, 13 and 18 — in chilly conditions at Bear Mountain Resort,

PITTSBURGH — Pirates left fielder Gregory Polanco left a game Friday night with a left facial contusion following a crash into the left-field fence while chasing a first-inning double by Washington’s Bryce Harper. Polanco stayed down on the ground for a few minutes then was removed after being examined by team trainers. Adam Frazier moved

UNITED NATIONS — International donors pledged over $160 million for life-saving support for millions of people in west Africa whose lives have been thrown into turmoil by the Muslim extremist group Boko Haram on Friday — but that’s just one-third of the amount needed for the rest of this year. U.N. Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson

LAS VEGAS — Backstreet will be back — and back and back and back — in Las Vegas. The pop group Backstreet Boys confirmed reports Friday they will begin a concert residency next year at Planet Hollywood. “Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life” will feature members Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean and Kevin

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police were searching Friday for the killer of a man in a Hollywood Hills home being rented by a former Canadian TV talk show host. George Stroumboulopoulos, who has interviewed some of the biggest celebrities in the world, said it appeared the killing occurred during a break-in. “The victim was

JACKSON, Miss. — The University of Mississippi chancellor on Friday condemned a student’s online comment about lynching as “racist, offensive and hurtful” after dozens of other students said the chancellor’s initial response to the comment was weak and insensitive to African-Americans. Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter issued a statement after he met privately with some of the

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis woman convicted of neglect in the death of her 1-year-old son has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry said Friday that Diamond Miller also was sentenced Friday to five additional years in a work-release center. A jury convicted Miller last month. Emergency responders called to

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Latest on the pie assault of Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson (all times local): 4:15 p.m. A man has been formally charged with assault and battery after hitting Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson in the face with a pie. Sean Thompson, a 32-year-old local activist, was charged Friday with one count of felony

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed veteran forward Metta World Peace, who will attempt to win a roster spot for his 17th NBA season. The Lakers announced the deal Friday. The 36-year-old World Peace returned to the Lakers last season after winning a title during his first four years with the

MIAMI — Whatever the Detroit Pistons decide to do when it comes to protests that call for societal change this season, they’ll have the support of coach Stan Van Gundy. He’s urging them to make an impact. As NBA teams began gathering Friday to start training camps — three teams hold their first practices Saturday,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. Olympic Committee and leaders of the effort to bring the 2024 Games to Los Angeles reached terms on a marketing agreement Friday, clearing a major hurdle nearly a year before those Olympics are awarded. The Joint Marketing Program Agreement would shift a majority of the USOC’s marketing revenue over

CHICAGO — The St. Louis Cardinals were frustrated Friday, by Jake Arrieta and by umpires. Arrieta struck out 10 in seven innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy Cardinals 5-0 as St. Louis fell a game behind the Mets and Giants for the two NL wild-card berths. Mike Leake (9-11) gave up five runs,

NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees hopes the world watches what happens in and around the Superdome on Monday night. As the Saints host the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans will mark the 10-year anniversary of the reopening of the hulking, 73,000-seat stadium on Sept. 25, 2006, following its unprecedented 10-month restoration from extensive damage caused by