Новости за 12.11.2016

NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Friday:

Battered once more by injury, Lindsey Vonn begins what has become an all-too-familiar cycle of recovery and rehab.

In the wake of Donald Trump’s election, reports of racist incidents are emerging from the nation’s schools and universities, including students who chanted “white power” and called black classmates “cotton pickers.”

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies got the veteran hitter they wanted.

Howie Kendrick was acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday for first baseman Darin Ruf and utilityman Darnell Sweeney.

“Howie Kendrick brings a proven, veteran presence to our young lineup,” general manager Matt Klentak said. “He is a hard worker, a great teammate and a true professional hitter. In addition, Howie’s defensive versatility provides significant flexibility to our roster, which should prove to be... Читать дальше...

HOMESTEAD, Pa. — Police officers shot an armed man inside a mental health facility after he stabbed several people and put down his knife but refused to drop his gun while his victims were bleeding badly, authorities said.

ATLANTA — A Georgia death row inmate whose scheduled execution is fast approaching has consistently refused to help efforts to spare his life but has seemed to waffle over the years about whether he actually wants to die, his lawyer said.

WASHINGTON — A long list of Senate Democrats who face re-election in 2018 are from states Donald Trump won or nearly won on Election Day. That could mean a politically excruciating next two years for many of them and for party leaders trying to chart a legislative path as the new age of Trump begins.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets are giving Ryan Fitzpatrick’s sprained left knee a few more days to get ready.

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil — Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho had become used to watching Brazil either on TV or from the bench. But after new coach Tite took over the national team in September, Coutinho has secured a key supporting role in leading Brazil to the top of its World Cup group in South American qualifiers. In the 3-0 victory over Argentina on Thursday, Coutinho had his best performance wearing yellow so far.

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves are getting older in their starting rotation next season.

PARIS — Nathalie Boy de la Tour became the first female president of the French football league on Friday.

We’re a nation bitterly divided.

And, no, I’m not talking about who should be the fourth-ranked team in the College Football Playoff.

A presidential election like no other has come and gone, sending half the nation into the streets for a euphoric dance, the other half into the streets for a defiant protest.

There seems no middle ground, nothing we can all agree on.

It’s time for sports to bring us together.

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Leave it to Josh Norman to speak his mind.

Asked how he thinks the NFL product could be improved, the never-shy, oft-fined Washington Redskins cornerback quickly offered one suggestion: It’s time for some turnover at league headquarters.

“Simple: Get the people who are in there out. Whoever’s making the rules, just get ’em out. We have a new president; have a new NFL commissioner,” Norman said, sitting in front of his locker at the Redskins’ practice facility this week.

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MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio returned to practice on Friday after missing the last five games with a sprained right elbow.