It’s an intriguing hire by San Diego general manager A.J. Preller, who fired longtime manager Bud Black on Monday. Murphy, 56, had managed in the Padres’ minor league system the last four seasons, including at Triple-A El Paso this year. But he is better known for his work in the college ranks, first at Notre Dame (1988-94) and then at Arizona State (1995-2009). Murphy was forced out at ASU in the fall of 2009 after an NCAA investigation found academic improprieties in the program....

The two teams agreed Saturday night to a deal to send Kemp to Atlanta in exchange for utility player Hector Olivera, the teams confirmed. The 31-year-old Olivera appeared in six games for the Braves this season before he was arrested in April on misdemeanor assault and battery charges. The Padres are expected to designate him for assignment when his suspension ends Tuesday. MORE: Worst in-season NL trades | SN50 - ranking the 50 best in baseball...

Bush - Only good thing about Foley scandal is it keeps spotlight off Iraq fiasco. Gulp. Hastert - Won’t resign over page scandal–but will get fired as House speaker if Dems take over in Nov. C. Rice - Condi’s candor gap: during awful week in Iraq, flies in for Pollyanna pap. Paging Baghdad Bob. Warner + GOP biggie returns from Iraq pondering “change of course.” Hey, Karl, is he a “cut and runner” too?...

Foot symptoms in RA can take many forms. You may have pain in the joints or constant aching. You may also have pain in your ligaments, which are the bands of tissue that connect your bones to each other. Symptoms are often worse after standing for a long time, walking, or running. For some people with RA, the onset of foot pain is gradual. For others, it is immediate. At some point, though, most people with RA find that foot joint pain makes it very painful to walk....

Indeed, Musharraf immediately struck at his suspected political enemies closer to home, those he feared presented a challenge to his eight-year rule. The first target of his draconian act was the independent-minded judiciary, which he had been trying to cow for months. What precipitated the crackdown was Musharraf’s increasing certainty that the Supreme Court was poised to rule that he was ineligible to serve a second five-year term as president, even though he had promised to resign his commission as powerful Chief of Army Staff, in a concession to the justices and to a public that desperately wants to separate the military from politics....

Later in the morning the police rather politely rolled back the barbed wire to allow several senior Bhutto aides and members of parliament from her Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) to walk to her house and meet with her. But the same courtesy was not extended to perhaps three dozen party activists and supporters who came individually or in small groups. As they approached the barricade they were quickly arrested and thrown into police vans....

This article explains palate expander uses, types, side effects, and care. It also covers how to care for the device. Palate Expander Uses Orthodontists sometimes use palate expanders to widen the roof of the mouth to create more space for shifting teeth. They are recommended for people with crossbites (malocclusion, when the top and bottom teeth do not come together properly) and dental crowding (teeth that are competing for space grow in improperly)....

Jawad Boulous, Hisham Abu Hawash’s lawyer, said that once Israel promised to release him on February 25, his client agreed to end the hunger strike. Abu Hawash is a 40-year-old father of five and a member of the Islamic Jihad militant group. He, along with several other Palestinians, started the hunger strike in protest of being imprisoned without charge. They are being held under “administrative detention,” which is a contentious measure Israel says is a security necessity....

Palliative chemotherapy, unlike other forms of chemotherapy, refers to the use of chemotherapy to extend live or reduce symptoms, but is unlikely to “cure” a cancer. Let’s take a close look at exactly what palliative chemotherapy means, when it might be used, the possible side effects you might expect, and the questions you may wish to ask your oncologist if this treatment is offered. Palliative Chemotherapy: Definition Palliative chemotherapy is chemotherapy treatment given to relieve the symptoms of cancer, but not meant to cure cancer or to extend life to a significant degree....

However, having said that, I still wasn’t sure that I was going to turn pro. I had a job. I was a manufacturer’s representative, selling tapping compounds and paint products for a man by the name of Bill Wehnes. He, being my boss, wanted me to keep working for him and play amateur golf. It took some mental work on my part to make the decision. And let’s say I gave both sides heavy thought....

It works by limiting fatty foods, like fried foods and butter. Instead, people choose nutrient-rich meals, including beans, chicken, and high-protein foods. Changing how you eat, either temporarily or for the long term, can help you prevent attacks while still enjoying nutritious foods. This article explains the benefits of following a pancreatitis diet, with two basic approaches and pancreatitis diet food lists to help you know which foods are recommended and which you should avoid....

Calls to change the names of the military bases began as protests against systemic racism occurred in 2020. Former President Donald Trump did not support the idea. In December 2020, Trump vetoed the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in part because of a provision that would require the bases to be given new names. President Joe Biden endorsed the idea of removing the names of Confederate leaders from the military bases....

Want proof of that? Just try to find shelves at Target or Walmart — or your local baseball card shop — fully stocked with current Panini or Topps packs and boxes. It’s darn near impossible, and has been for months. Especially with the new year of baseball products having now arrived. MORE: Ranking the 13 best sets of the Junk Wax era of baseball cards Here’s a look at what Panini currently has out, and the release dates and information on future products....

The Panthers coach claimed the situation has nothing to do with potential punishment for Hardy’s alleged assault of a female in July. MORE: Goodell doing most damage to shield | Goodell defends handling of Ray Rice situation “We’re going through the process,” Rivera said when asked whether Carolina made the right decision letting Hardy play in wake of the Ray Rice saga. “And while we’re in the process, we’re not going to comment on the situation....

Turns out, coaches frown upon players using social media to yell profanities. MORE: Ranking potential Super Bowl matchups | Super Bowl, MVP odds “I sat down with Shaq,” Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Wednesday when asked about the video. “I discussed it. It’s over. So we decided the best thing for all of us is to move forward and get ready for Arizona.” The exact timing of the video is unknown, but it was posted sometime after the team’s victory against the Seahawks last week....

Line: Carolina -7 (even), Total: 47.5 Line movement and notes: The Panthers opened -6.5 at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook and William Hill on Sunday, but that number was snapped up by favorite bettors, and the line was moved to the key number ‘7’ the following day. The Westgate opened the total at 48, while other shops came lower at 47, with the number settling in between those offerings throughout Las Vegas by midweek....

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He may not have made quite the splash that Chet Holmgren did in his debut, but Banchero showed that he will be a problem once he finds his NBA footing. The Magic got the 91-77 win over the Rockets as Banchero finished with 17 points, six assists and four rebounds. He was a plus-20 in just 25 minutes of court action. “I felt comfortable you know,” Banchero told ESPN’s Cassidy Hubbarth post-game....

As the season has gone on, other prospects — most notably Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr. — have made a case to take the top spot, but Banchero is still firmly planted in those discussions to be the first player to hear his name called by NBA commissioner Adam Silver on draft night. In my 2022 NBA Mock Draft heading into the NCAA Tournament, I slid Banchero down to the No....

And while it may be a chance to spend time with friends and celebrate the end of the school year, social media means teens are putting increasing pressure on themselves to have the perfect, Instagram-worthy day. One mom even branded her daughter a “promzilla” online, with Mumsnet users sharing stories of teens who have created prom mood boards, desperately scraped together cash for limos, and one who demanded her entire family see her off before the event to “pay homage to her on her big night....