Diamondbacks ban fan who interfered with apparent would-be Giants HR for rest of season, citing 'multiple offenses'New Foto - Diamondbacks ban fan who interfered with apparent would-be Giants HR for rest of season, citing 'multiple offenses'

The Arizona Diamondbacks fanwho was ejected Mondayfor interfering with an apparent would-be San Francisco Giants home run has been banned for the rest of the season. TheDiamondbacks announced the banin a statement Tuesday, citing "multiple offenses" committed by the fan. "The particular fan has been involved in multiple offenses at Chase Field,"the statement reads. "Consequently we have terminated his Advantage Member account and he is prohibited from returning to Chase Field for the remainder of 2025. "This fan will have the opportunity to return to Chase Field in 2026 so long as he meets certain terms and abides by our fan code of conduct." The Diamondbacks did not identify the fan. He identified himself in an interview with Arizona Sports 98.7 FM on Tuesday. We won't publicize his name here, but he has, indeed, committed multiple offenses. His latest was during Monday's Diamondbacks-Giants game. With the Diamondbacks holding a 3-2 lead in the top of the eighth, Giants third baseman Christian Koss hit a deep fly ball to left-center field that appeared to be tracking over the wall for a game-tying solo home run. Instead, said Diamondbacks fan dove across three other fans and on top of the outfield wall to snag the ball with his glove. Umpires initially ruled this an out because of fan interference. After review, they called it a doubleThe fan was ejectedpic.twitter.com/FgAgLDmoaF — Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia)July 1, 2025 Diamondbacks outfielder Tim Tawa made a play on the ball at the same time. But the ball appeared to be out of his reach and headed over the outfield wall if not for the fan's interference with the ball itself. Umpires initially ruled the play an out for fan interference. Upon review after a Giants challenge, they determined that the fan didn't make contact with Tawa and that Tawa couldn't have caught the ball. That led to the ball being ruled a ground-rule double on the basis that the ball was not tracking to carry over the wall. Instead of a game-tying solo home run or an out, umpires awarded Koss second base. He did not come around to score, and the Diamondbacks went on to a 4-2 win. The fan was ejected from the stadium. It's not clear exactly how many times this fan has interfered with baseball games from his outfield seat at Chase Field. Jomboy Media documented four instances in the past four seasons. This Diamondbacks fan has been involved in an umpire review in FOUR STRAIGHT seasonspic.twitter.com/wMCtKCAIqs — Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia)July 1, 2025 The fan himself told 98.7 FM on Tuesday that he has caught 24 home run balls in his life and that doing so is "one of my things." His thing for the rest of the season will be watching Diamondbacks games from home.

Diamondbacks ban fan who interfered with apparent would-be Giants HR for rest of season, citing 'multiple offenses'

Diamondbacks ban fan who interfered with apparent would-be Giants HR for rest of season, citing 'multiple offenses' The Arizona Diam...
Washington Commanders new stadium: D.C. Mayor Bowser concerned about RFK dealNew Foto - Washington Commanders new stadium: D.C. Mayor Bowser concerned about RFK deal

While theWashington Commandershope to one day make the RFK Stadium site home again, it's the D.C. Council that is playing games on that famed plot of land. Nothing ever comes easy in politics, especially when the nation's capital is involved. The case involving the Commanders is no different as budget battles and political one-upmanship are on full display – setting up a fight between Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Council, with the team caught in between. On July 1, the mayor appeared onThe Team 980 with Kevin Sheehan, where she was asked about her feelings surrounding the deal, which has not yet been approved. "I'm concerned right now that everybody buckle down and get to work," Bowser said. "I'm not concerned about our deal. Our deal is solid. It pays off for D.C. And at the end of the day, I think everybody wants the same thing." Sheehan pushed Bowser to put her level of concern on a scale of zero to five, with five being the most concerned. "I would put my level of concern – because when you're a big city mayor you're concerned about everything – I'll put it at a four," Bowser said. The Commanders have been targeting a stadium opening date in 2030, allowing them enough time to host some big events in the future – notably games in the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup. Without approval soon, the team claims those plans will be put in danger, forcing the D.C. area to miss out on those marquee dates. As illustrated in the currentdeal that was announced on April 28, the city would provide $1.1 billion in public funds to help build the stadium on the old RFK site. The Commanders would contribute $2.7 billion in what figures to be a nearly $4 billion project. Washington's team leadership held a dinner on Monday night for councilmembers to discuss the situation, which needs seven votes to approve.According to the Washington Post, there are currently four councilmembers in favor of the deal. There is currently aJuly 15 deadline in place as outlined in the exclusive negotiating window. With public hearings set for July 29 and 30, it appears the council is in no rush to move the legislation forward. More importantly, the council is slated to go on recess from August until mid-September, meaning no deal on the intended date could put the project in danger of falling apart. Fox 5 Washington DCreported on July 1 that Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has heard talks of a potential Plan B from the Commanders, which could include going to PresidentDonald Trumpand members of Congress to make the deal happen in time. This comes on the heels of a decision by Mendelson to separate the stadium deal from the 2026 budget process. ACommanders spokesperson released a statementin response to the news on June 25: TheWashington Commandersare committed to working with the Council around the clock to keep this project on schedule and deliver a world-class stadium for the District by 2030. This is about more than just a stadium: it's an investment in families, local workers, and long-term economic opportunity that will transform this community, District, and the region. Any substantive delays will jeopardize D.C.'s ability to attract premier concerts, global talent, and marquee events—including the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup. Most importantly, it will slow new jobs at a time when the District needs them the most. We are hopeful the Council will continue to work in an expedited way to approve this deal and deliver a significant win for the people of D.C. Mendelson has indicated there will be no vote while the council is on recess, which could delay the project's fate until September or later. "It would be incredibly extraordinary to call the Council back in August,"Mendelson said, via NBC4 Washington. "I can't think of one time in 50 years of home rule that we have called the Council back." He also would not commit to a vote in early September. "I'm not gonna budge from this, and that is that we are working well with the Commanders and as diligently as possible to try to get to a point where the Council can vote as quickly as possible," Mendelson continued. The Commanders franchise left the RFK Stadium site in 1996 for FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland – where they still currently play home games at what is now known as Northwest Stadium. While there is no indication that the Commanders would leave and relocate to another city like other NFL teams have done when faced with similar issues from local officials, there is always a chance they could opt for another site in the surrounding area. Maryland, where the Commanders currently play, and Virginia have shown interest in a new stadium for the team in the past. For now, the goal remains focused on making the return to RFK a reality. All the NFL news on and off the field.Sign up for USA TODAY's 4th and Monday newsletter. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Commanders new stadium: Washington D.C. mayor concerned RFK site deal

Washington Commanders new stadium: D.C. Mayor Bowser concerned about RFK deal

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US bombing "seriously damaged" Iran's Fordow nuclear site, FM says

(Reuters) -The U.S. bombing of Iran's key Fordow nuclear site has "seriously and heavily damaged" the facility, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in an interview with CBS News. "No one exactly knows what has transpired in Fordow. That being said, what we know so far is that the facilities have been seriously and heavily damaged," Araqchi said in the interview broadcast on Tuesday. "The Atomic Energy Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran... is currently undertaking evaluation and assessment, the report of which will be submitted to the government." Intercepted Iranian communications downplayed the extent of damage caused by U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear program, the Washington Post reported on Sunday, citing four people familiar with classified intelligence circulating within the U.S. government. President Donald Trump has said the strikes "completely and totally obliterated" Iran's nuclear program, but U.S. officials acknowledge it will take time to form a complete assessment of the damage caused by the U.S. military strikes last weekend. (Reporting by Dubai newsroom; Editing by Saad Sayeed)

US bombing "seriously damaged" Iran's Fordow nuclear site, FM says

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Trump says daughter-in-law Lara 'first choice' for North Carolina Senate seatNew Foto - Trump says daughter-in-law Lara 'first choice' for North Carolina Senate seat

President Donald Trumpsaid his daughter-in-law Lara Trump is his "first choice" to be the GOP nominee for the North Carolina U.S. Senate seat beingvacated by Sen. Thom Tillis, while also noting she doesn't live in the state. "She's a great person, Lara Trump," Trump told reporters July 1. "I mean, that would always be my first choice but she doesn't live there now, but she's there all the time... she really knows North Carolina well." Tillis announced over the weekend that he's not seeking reelection in 2026, creating an open seat in a key swing state.Tillis opposed Trump's signature legislation, criticizing Medicaid cuts in the bill, and Trumpthreatened to find a primary challengerbefore the senator announced he's not running again. Lara Trump, the wife of Trump's son Eric, previously had been discussed as a potential replacement for former Florida Sen.Marco Rubiowhen the president picked him to be secretary of state.Lara Trump said "would seriously consider"taking Rubio's seat but laterwithdrew her name from consideration. Lara Trump wasborn in Wilmington, North Carolina, raised in Wrightsville Beach and attended college in the state. She now lives in Florida. She co-chaired the Republican National Committee during the 2024 election and hosts a Fox News show. "Somebody that would really be great is Lara, she grew up there," Trump said of the race, before noting "they live in Florida, they have a very good life." Trump said he doesn't know who will run for the seat. He expects one of the congressmen from the state to "step up." Contributing: Iris Seaton This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Donald Trump promotes Lara Trump for North Carolina Senate seat

Trump says daughter-in-law Lara 'first choice' for North Carolina Senate seat

Trump says daughter-in-law Lara 'first choice' for North Carolina Senate seat President Donald Trumpsaid his daughter-in-law Lara Tr...
Coco Gauff is out in the first round of Wimbledon with a 7-6 (3), 6-1 loss to Dayana YastremskaNew Foto - Coco Gauff is out in the first round of Wimbledon with a 7-6 (3), 6-1 loss to Dayana Yastremska

LONDON (AP) —Coco Gauffbecame just the third woman in the Open era to lose in the first round atWimbledonright after winning the championship at the French Open, eliminated 7-6 (3), 6-1 by unseeded Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine on Tuesday night. TheNo. 2-ranked Gauffmade mistake after mistake at No. 1 Court, finishing with just six winners and a total of 29 unforced errors that included nine double-faults. "Dayana started off playing strong," Gauff said. "I couldn't find my footing out there today." She joined another highly seeded American, No. 3Jessica Pegula, in bowing out on Day 2 of the tournament. In all,23 seeds— 13 men and 10 women — already are gone before the first round is even done, tying the most at any Grand Slam tournament since they began seeding 32 players in each singles bracket in 2001. It was just a little more than three weeks ago that Gauff was celebrating her second Grand Slam title by getting pastNo. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the finalon the red clay of Roland-Garros. The quick turnaround might have been an issue, Gauff acknowledged. "I feel like mentally I was a little bit overwhelmed with everything that came afterwards," said the 21-year-old Gauff, "so I didn't feel like I had enough time to celebrate and also get back into it." She didn't think it mattered Tuesday that their match location was shifted from Centre Court to Court No. 1 or that she was told about a new start time only about an hour before the contest began. Even though Gauff's big breakthrough came at the All England Club at age 15 in 2019, when she beat Venus Williams in her opening match and made it all the way to the fourth round, the grass-court tournament has proved to be her least-successful major. It's the only Slam where Gauff hasn't made at least the semifinals. Indeed, she has yet to get past the fourth round and now has been sent home in the first round twice in the past three years. The transition from clay to grass has proven tough for most players, and the last woman to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same season was Serena Williams a decade ago. Still, since the Open era began in 1968, only Justine Henin in 2005 and Francesca Schiavone in 2010 went from holding the trophy in Paris to exiting immediately in London. Gauff was never quite at her best Tuesday against Yastremska, who had lost all three of their previous matchups and currently is ranked 42nd. A particular problem for Gauff, as it often is, was her serving. She managed to put only 45% of her first serves in play, won 14 of her 32 second-serve points and had all of those double-faults, including a pair in the tiebreaker and another when she got broken to open the second set. "When I can serve well, and some games I did, it's definitely an added threat," Gauff said. "I didn't serve that well." Yastremska's best Grand Slam result was making it all the way to the semifinals on the Australian Open's hard courts last year, although she entered this event with a record of only 10-11 in first-round matches at majors. Gauff, by contrast, was 20-3 at that stage, including a loss to Sofia Kenin at Wimbledon in 2023. Yastremska's deepest run at Wimbledon was making the fourth round in 2019, although she did get to the final of the junior event in 2016. "I was really on fire," said Yastremska, who accumulated 16 winners. "Playing against Coco, it is something special." She recently reached her first tournament final on grass, at a smaller event in Nottingham, which she said gave her confidence heading to the All England Club. "I love playing on grass. I feel that this year we are kind of friends," Yastremska said with a laugh. "I hope the road will continue for me here." ___ More AP tennis:https://apnews.com/hub/tennis

Coco Gauff is out in the first round of Wimbledon with a 7-6 (3), 6-1 loss to Dayana Yastremska

Coco Gauff is out in the first round of Wimbledon with a 7-6 (3), 6-1 loss to Dayana Yastremska LONDON (AP) —Coco Gauffbecame just the third...
Marlins extend winning streak to 8, 1 shy of club record, with a 2-0 victory over the TwinsNew Foto - Marlins extend winning streak to 8, 1 shy of club record, with a 2-0 victory over the Twins

MIAMI (AP) — Kyle Stowers homered and the Miami Marlins stretched their winning streak to eight, one shy of the club record set in 2008, with a 2-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. Edward Cabrera (3-2) struck out six and only allowed two hits and one walk in seven innings, the longest start of the season by a Marlins pitcher. He struck out Byron Buxton to end the third for his 400th career strikeout, becoming the third-fastest to reach the mark in franchise history. Stowers gave Miami a 1-0 lead in the second inning with his 14th home run of the season. He initially took first base after appearing to get hit by a pitch. But Minnesota challenged and the call was overturned. Anthony Bender pitched a perfect eighth and Ronny Henriquez struck out back-to-back batters to begin the ninth to help secure his fourth save. Minnesota starter Joe Ryan (8-4) also went seven innings, allowing just one earned run on five hits. The Twins, who wereshut out by the Tigerson Sunday, were blanked for the seventh time this season. Key moment Miami added an insurance run in the eighth. Jesús Sánchez sent a shot to deep center field and Buxton made a leaping attempt at the wall to keep the ball in play. Sánchez hustled to third and a review showed it was not a home run. Otto Lopez was intentionally walked to put runners on first and third but Nick Fortes hit a single down the left-field line for a two-run lead. Key stat The win was Miami's fifth shutout of the season. Up next RHP Janson Junk (2-0, 3.73 ERA) is set to face the Twins for the first time in his career on Wednesday night against RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (3-4, 4.63). ___ AP MLB:https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

Marlins extend winning streak to 8, 1 shy of club record, with a 2-0 victory over the Twins

Marlins extend winning streak to 8, 1 shy of club record, with a 2-0 victory over the Twins MIAMI (AP) — Kyle Stowers homered and the Miami ...
Trump says he has 'two or three' choices to replace Fed's PowellNew Foto - Trump says he has 'two or three' choices to replace Fed's Powell

By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has two or three top choices to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair. Powell, whose term ends in May 2026, was nominated by Trump to lead the U.S. central bank during his first administration. When asked abroad Air Force One whether he has a top choice to succeed Powell, Trump told reporters, "I have two or three top choices," but declined to provide further information. The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Trump is considering former Fed governor Kevin Warsh and National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett as replacements. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is also being pitched as a potential candidate, according to the newspaper, which also listed former World Bank President David Malpass and Fed governor Christopher Waller as potential nominees. According to the Journal, Trump has toyed with the idea of selecting and announcing a replacement as early as September or October. However, Bessent told Bloomberg TV on Monday that the Trump administration is considering using the next expected Federal Reserve Board of Governors vacancy in early 2026 for appointing a successor. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has criticized Powell and other Fed governors for deciding not to lower interest rates, which are currently in the 4.25%-4.50% range. Fed chairs have long been seen as insulated from presidential dismissal for reasons other than malfeasance or misconduct, but Trump has threatened to test that legal premise with frequent threats to fire Powell. A Supreme Court ruling in May eased concerns that Trump could fire Powell as the justices called the Fed "a uniquely structured, quasi-private entity." (Reporting by Jasper Ward; Editing by Daniel Wallis)

Trump says he has 'two or three' choices to replace Fed's Powell

Trump says he has 'two or three' choices to replace Fed's Powell By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Tru...

 

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