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Yasmani Grandal and Jose Abreu homered, and five relievers combined for 4 2/3 innings of two-hit ball as the Chicago White Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Tuesday night.Grandal, who hit a solo homer to lead off the second, is batting .500 (7-for-14) with four homers and 11 RBIs in four games since returning from the 10-day injured list.Abreu hit his 28th homer in the … [Read more...] about Grandal, Abreu power White Sox to 4-2 win over Pirates | National

Stephen Amell feels “deeply ashamed” of his behaviour which caused him to be kicked off a flight.The ‘Arrow’ actor was removed from a Delta Airlines flight earlier this year for getting too loud during a drunken argument with his wife, Cassandra Jean, and has now said he regrets his actions.He explained: “I mean, maybe I destroyed my entire life, my entire career? So, I think, … [Read more...] about Stephen Amell ‘ashamed’ of behaviour that got him kicked off a flight | Entertainment

SEATTLE (AP) — The Houston Astros placed starting pitcher Zack Greinke and first baseman Taylor Jones on the injured list Tuesday, citing health and safety protocols.Manager Dusty Baker said he couldn’t give specifics, but the designation is a sign the players have tested positive for or come in contact with someone who has COVID-19.Baker said Greinke will miss his next start. … [Read more...] about Astros’ Greinke, Taylor go to IL; Greinke to miss next start | National

David and Victoria Beckham have installed a £7,000 ice cream machine in their Cotswold home.The 46-year-old retired football star and the former Spice Girl have splashed the cash on a state-of-the-art ice cream machine for their Oxfordshire home, which recreates frozen treats from the American fast food chain Wendy’s.But the ice creams aren’t the healthy snacks David and … [Read more...] about David and Victoria Beckham splash out on £7,000 ice cream machine | Entertainment

BLENCOE, Iowa (KCAU) — Iowa farmland prices have been on the rise for months, and a new state record was set this week. 80 acres of farmland sold in Grundy County for $22,600 per acre. While different factors impact farmland prices, Mark Vos, a sales associate with Keller Williams, said one of the biggest issues is the lack of available land. “I think a lot of it is … [Read more...] about Iowa farmland sells for more than $22,000, sets state record | SiouxlandProud | Sioux City, IA