Rookie

Rookie Sensation Paul Skenes Caps Stellar Season with Dominant Performance Against Yankees

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NEW YORK — In a commanding display of skill, Paul Skenes, a rookie phenom pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, concluded his incredible first season in the majors with the same precision and power that characterized his year. Opposing him in the batter’s box was Juan Soto of the New York Yankees, known for his unparalleled batting eye. Soto was caught off-guard by Skenes’ pitch, a 100 mph fastball that accurately struck the edge of the plate, showcasing the rookie’s handle under pressure. Skenes’ performance on Saturday against the Yankees was a testament to his meteoric … Read more

Ben Roberts-Smith Appeals Defamation Lawsuit Loss, Argues ‘Blooding the Rookie’ Statement in War Crimes Case Has Different Meaning

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SYDNEY, Australia – Lawyers representing Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most decorated living soldier, argued in court that statements referring to “blooding the rookie” may have only involved lawful killing in combat, rather than proof of an unarmed Afghan being executed. The remarks were made during an appeal hearing in the Full Court of the Federal Court after Roberts-Smith lost a defamation lawsuit to Nine Newspapers last year. Roberts-Smith filed the lawsuit in 2018 against the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and Canberra Times over their reporting of war crime allegations. However, his case was dismissed by … Read more