Controversial Call at Steinbrenner Field Denies Aaron Judge a Home Run, Sparks Boone’s Ejection in Heated Yankees Win

TAMPA, Fla. — A controversial call at Steinbrenner Field might stand out as a significant moment in the 2025 MLB season, particularly if Aaron Judge, the dynamic Yankees slugger, finishes just shy of surpassing his own American League home run record. During Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays, what appeared to be Judge’s eighth home run of the season was declared foul by third base umpire Scott Barry despite fan expectation of a different outcome. The incident occurred in the eighth inning when Judge launched a towering hit down the left field line that … Read more

Arthur Hunter Joins New Orleans Mayoral Race, Promises Solutions and Safer City Amid Growing Field of Candidates

New Orleans, LA — The race to decide who will replace Mayor LaToya Cantrell in New Orleans is intensifying, with multiple candidates heralding new agendas aimed at guiding the city through pressing urban challenges. Among the burgeoning field is Arthur Hunter, a former Orleans Parish criminal court judge and ex-city police officer, who announced his candidacy as he seeks to transition his judicial insights into executive municipal leadership. Hunter, notable for his advocacy in public defense during his judicial tenure, confirmed his mayoral aspirations by filing the necessary paperwork with the state ethics board. This … Read more

Hailey Gates’ ‘Atropia’ Scores Top Dramatic Honors at Sundance 2025, Amidst a Strong Field of Debut Features and Notable Performances

Park City, Utah – The 2025 Sundance Film Festival culminated with “Atropia,” the directorial debut of Hailey Gates, receiving the U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic. Gates’ feature, set against a fabricated military training base rather than an actual war zone in Iraq, made a significant impact and lifted her into the spotlight at this year’s festival. Meanwhile, James Sweeney’s “Twinless” not only captivated the audience, earning the Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic, but also celebrated Dylan O’Brien’s performance with a U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting. The festival, an annual convergence for creatives and industry … Read more

Yankees Realign Defense as Juan Soto Exits, Opening Center Field for Rising Star Jasson Domínguez

DALLAS — The New York Yankees are facing a significant shift in their outfield alignment following the departure of Juan Soto, but this change may pave the way for a more defensively sound lineup. With Soto no longer in the mix, Aaron Judge is expected to return to right field, his more customary position prior to his temporary move to center field in the 2024 season. Judge’s stint in center field was not without its challenges; he ranked 40th out of 41 qualified center fielders in minus-6 Outs Above Average according to Statcast. Furthermore, FanGraphs … Read more