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Apr102021 by adminNo Comments

Prince Philip: World leaders and royals send heartfelt sympathy

World

Monarchs, heads of state and prime ministers across the world, past and present, have sent heartfelt tributes following the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the age of 99.Spain's king and queen telegrammed "Dear Aunt Lilibet" to mourn the passing of "Dear Uncle Philip".Along with tributes from Europe's royal households, many Commonwealth nations praised his exceptional public service.They paid tribute to a life of duty, purpose and devotion to the Queen."He was a heck of a guy... 99 years old, he never slowed down at all," said US President Joe Biden. All living former US presidents also sent tributes.PA MediaThe duke, whose death was announced by Buckingham Palace on Friday, accompanied the Queen during hundreds of overseas visits.'Cherish the memories'Prince Philip had blood...

Mar102021 by adminNo Comments

Piers Morgan calls Meghan’s accusations against royals ‘contemptible’ and a ‘diatribe of bilge’

Entertainment

Piers Morgan has said he still doesn't believe the Duchess of Sussex after he left Good Morning Britain following controversial comments he made after her interview with Oprah Winfrey.Speaking outside his home in London this morning, Morgan said: "I don't believe almost anything that comes out of her mouth and I think the damage she's done to the British monarchy and to the Queen at a time when Prince Philip is lying in hospital is enormous and frankly contemptible. "If I have to fall on my sword for expressing an honestly-held opinion about Meghan Markle and that diatribe of bilge that she came out with in that interview, so be it."He added: "I think it's fair to say, although the woke crowd will think that they've cancelled me, I think they will be rather disappointed when I re-emerge."I...

Mar12021 by adminNo Comments

Kansas City Royals signing 3B Hunter Dozier to 4-year extension

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Feb. 28 (UPI) -- The Kansas City Royals are finalizing a multiyear contract extension with third baseman Hunter Dozier. League sources told ESPN and MLB Media on Sunday that Dozier and the Royals are in agreement on a four-year, $ 25 million extension that includes a fifth-year option for $ 10 million. According to the outlets, the deal also contains escalators and bonuses that could max it out at $ 49 million over five years. Advertisement The Royals haven't confirmed the agreement, which is pending a physical. Dozier, who was selected eighth overall by the Royals in the 2013 MLB Draft, is an integral part of Kansas City's lineup. He is expected to serve as the Royals' everyday third baseman this season after previously moving around the infield and outfield. The 29-year-old Dozier misse...

Feb112021 by adminNo Comments

Red Sox trading Andrew Benintendi to Royals in three-team swap

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Feb. 10 (UPI) -- The Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals and New York Mets have agreed to a three-way trade that will send outfielder Andrew Benintendi from Boston to Kansas City. League sources told ESPN, MLB Media and The Athletic on Wednesday night that Royals outfield prospect Khalil Lee will head to the Mets, while Royals outfielder Franchy Cordero will go to the Red Sox. The clubs have yet to confirm the deal, which is pending medicals and approvals. Advertisement Right-handed prospect Josh Winckowski and a player to be named later will be moving from the Mets to the Red Sox in the deal, ESPN reported. Benintendi missed most of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. He landed on the injured list Aug. 12 with a strained right rib cage, with the Red Sox later ruling him out for the remain...

Feb82020 by adminNo Comments

Former Angels, Royals slugger Kendrys Morales retires after 13 MLB seasons

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Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Veteran first baseman and designated hitter Kendrys Morales announced his retirement from baseball after 13 seasons. "Making the decision was difficult, right? But all things in life come to an end," Morales told ESPN on Friday. "I spent many years, since Cuba, playing baseball, and I gave up a lot of time I would have spent with my family. That is one of the reasons I have decided to retire, to see if I can recover some of that lost time. "Also, Major League Baseball has changed, and maybe veteran ballplayers such as myself are not valued, so this is the right time to make this decision. It is hard, but it is the right decision for both me and my family." Morales, 36, defected from Cuba in 2004 and signed a six-year, $ 3 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels that ...