It didn't take long for the Boston Red Sox to bounce back from their loss in the American League Championship Series opener, hitting two grand slams in the first two innings of their 9-5 win over the Houston Astros in Saturday's Game 2. In doing so, they became the first team in MLB history to hit two grand slams in a postseason game, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. The Red Sox started the offensive pile-on in the first inning. After a Kyle Schwarber double and back-to-back walks to Rafael Devers and Alex Verdugo , J.D. Martinez hit a home run off Houston starter Luis Garcia over the right-field fence that put Boston up 4-0. "That situation, the pressure is on him," Martinez said. "It's not on me to come through there. It's the first inning. He has the bases loaded. I'm trying to tell myself that, trying to stay relaxed and just looking for a pitch so I can just put a barrel on it." The Red Sox followed up in the second inning with a Kevin … [Read more...] about Boston Red Sox hit 2 grand slams in first 2 innings en route to ALCS Game 2 win
Source: Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (knee) expected to play vs. Baltimore Ravens
Los Angeles Chargers star wide receiver Mike Williams is expected to play Sunday at the Baltimore Ravens barring a pregame setback with his knee injury, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Williams is listed as questionable after missing practice this week. Chargers coach Brandon Staley said Williams' knee had some swelling after last Sunday's 47-42 win over the visiting Cleveland Browns . "We just tried to be careful with him this week at the beginning of the week, make sure that he's feeling his best for Sunday," Staley said. Williams has 31 catches for 571 yards this season. He leads the league in touchdown receptions with six. Both the Chargers and Ravens head into Sunday's game at 4-1 and leading their respective divisions. Information from The Associated Press was used in this story. … [Read more...] about Source: Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (knee) expected to play vs. Baltimore Ravens
Norma Dumont holds on to beat Aspen Ladd via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night
No, it wasn't the most scintillating performance. But Norma Dumont might have done enough to make herself the next title challenger in the UFC women's featherweight division. Dumont held on to beat Aspen Ladd via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas. Dumont picked Ladd apart with jabs and boxing combinations for most of the bout and was able to stymie a Ladd rally in the fifth round. UFC women's featherweight champion Amanda Nunes seemed to have cleaned out the women's 145-pound division. However, Dumont has now won three in a row and could be in position for a title bout. Nunes is also the UFC women's bantamweight champion and she'll defend that title at UFC 269 on Dec. 11 in Las Vegas against Julianna Pena . Dumont vs. Ladd was put together on short notice. Ladd was shaky on the scale and missed weight by one pound for a scheduled fight with Macy Chiasson two weeks ago. Chiasson declined to take the … [Read more...] about Norma Dumont holds on to beat Aspen Ladd via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night
Justin Bieber’s stardom wows Diane Keaton
American actress Diane Keaton has become a devoted admirer of pop artist Justin Bieber after appearing in the singer's new music video for "Ghost". Appearing in the Colin Tilley-directed video, the 75-year-old actress played the 27-year-old’s relative as they seemed to navigate the loss of a man who seemed to be Keaton’s partner. Justin Bieber's sixth studio album, Justice, was released on March 19, 2021. The album includes the track "Ghost." On October 8, 2021, the music video featuring Diane Keaton premiered. She is seen portraying Justin Bieber's cousin. Diane Keaton gushed over Justin Bieber on her Instagram feed, as she penned a caption of a post, "AM I DREAMING??? WHAT AN HONOR TO WORK WITH JUSTIN BIEBER AND HIS AMAZING TEAM!!!" On October 13, she again gushed about the singer in an interview with People. She described her experience of her acting in Justin Bieber's video as "pleasant, open, loose, and unique." “Justin was kind to everyone, and his team was … [Read more...] about Justin Bieber’s stardom wows Diane Keaton
Covid-19 Australia: Melbourne lockdown to end on Thursday
The Australian city of Melbourne will leave Covid-19 lockdown at 11.59pm this Thursday as the state of Victoria hits its 70 per cent vaccine milestone, with new freedoms including the introduction of a new rule that allows gatherings of 10 visitors to the home. Under the new roadmap, there will be no travel limit across metropolitan Melbourne, and 10 visitors including dependents can come to your home per day. Public gatherings will increase to 15 for the fully vaccinated. Victorians were told the next step out of lockdown as the state recorded 1838 new local coronavirus cases and an additional seven deaths on Sunday. State hubs administered 38,977 vaccine doses on Saturday. READ MORE: Covid-19 Australia: NSW restrictions to ease further as state hits 80pc target Covid-19 Australia: Victoria records 1993 cases, seven deaths as quarantine axed for NSW travellers International students and tourists still have to wait after NSW scraps quarantine Covid-19 … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Australia: Melbourne lockdown to end on Thursday