By Reuters Published June 19, 2025 China’s biggest mid-year shopping festival, 618, ended on Wednesday evening without much fanfare after more than a month of promotional events designed to encourage consumers to spend more of their hard-earned money. China Daily Originally a one-day celebration marking the founding of e-commerce giant JD.com on June 18, the…
May 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Angel Martinez (1) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images The Cleveland Guardians have survived their first major test of the season, which came in the form…
May 24, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period in game three of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Carolina Hurricanes finally won a game in the Eastern Conference…
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May 16, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores (41) flashes a heart gesture to someone in the stands after running out his third home run of the game against the Athletics during the eighth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images Giants manager Bob Melvin will…
May 13, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) hits a grand slam home run and celebrates with designated hitter Brandon Lowe (8) against the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images The Tampa Bay Rays hope their chaotic 11-9 victory over…
May 13, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Scottie Scheffler looks down his club on a practice day for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler puts all of his success behind him and starts each tournament with a clean slate at even par. But…
May 6, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells (28) celebrates with right fielder Aaron Judge (99) after hitting a grand slam home run in the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images During a recent run of close defeats, the New York…
May 5, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) is mobbed by teammates after hitting a RBI walk-off single against the Seattle Mariners during the eleventh inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images Jacob Wilson is just 62 games into his major league career but he’s already earned the…