But he was not happy with umpire Mike Estabrook who ejected both Sale and manager Alex Cora in a dismal fourth inning which saw a couple of pitches called balls that could have ended at-bats. Sale wants to see Estabrook held accountable for his performance, but he’s not optimistic he will be. “Nothing is going to happen to him, I’m sure. He’ll be out there (in Game 2) at third base, probably be at home plate again....

Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik said that Taylor, 24, has a fractured triquetrum bone in his right wrist, which will keep him out for 4-6 weeks, according to MLB.com’s Greg Johns. The injury will not require surgery, but Taylor will likely be placed on the 15-day disabled list come opening day. MORE: 2015 breakout candidates | Mets’ Wheeler misses start | New protective cap approved by MLB “It’s a tough break for the kid,” Zduriencik said, per Johns....

Hackenberg walked off the field Saturday after a 28-16 loss to Michigan looking dejected. It could be his final game at Beaver Stadium should he decide to enter the NFL Draft, where he’s expected to be among the first quarterbacks chosen. If so, it was the sad, merciful not-so-Happy Valley ending that no one hoped would define him, but ultimately did. MORE: Top 10 Penn State players | UM-PSU: 5 things we learned...

The winger has only made five appearances for Chelsea this season after suffering a fresh injury setback shortly after his return from a long-term layoff. Pulisic pulled up with a hamstring issue during the warmup before Chelsea’s 3-0 win away to Burnley at the end of October. He had previously been out for around two months after tearing his hamstring in the FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal, in which Pulisic scored the opening goal....

Mark Galli followed up Sunday on his editorial that condemned Trump’s “attempt to use his political power to coerce a foreign leader to harass and discredit one of [his] political opponents.” Galli told CBS News’ Face the Nation that “none of us are perfect,” but that Trump has squandered and abused his role as a leader in exchange for personal gain–a charge reflecting the impeachment articles voted on by the House last week....

According to a statement from her family, McVie died peacefully in the hospital “following a short illness.” She was in the company of her loved ones, who asked “everyone to keep Christine in their hearts and remember the life of an incredible human being, and revered musician who was loved universally.” McVie, born as Christine Perfect, married Fleetwood Mac bassist John McVie in 1968 and joined the band in 1970, and was behind some of the group’s greatest hits like “Little Lies,” “Everywhere,” “Don’t Stop,” “Say You Love Me” and “Songbird....

The Pentagon nominee celebrated her historic appointment on Wednesday. “I am so honored to be confirmed as Secretary of the Army!” Wormuth tweeted. “Serving in this role is a tremendous privilege and responsibility!” Responding to her post, the sergeant major of the U.S. Army, Michael Grinston, wrote: “Proud to be part of YOUR Squad, ma’am.” But Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) poured cold water on the nomination hours later, asking the upper chamber to rescind Wormuth’s confirmation without offering an explanation....

Not all of them, however, have managed that elusive thing of the huge box office success, of the sort that makes a festive film into a holiday staple. In fact, of the 500 highest-grossing movies of all time, only around a dozen have been Christmas themed. Adjusted for inflation, however, here are the biggest ever Christmas movies in the U.S., including two Grinches, two Home Alones, and a lot of snow....

During a press conference Monday, University of Virginia Police Chief Tim Longo announced that Jones, the suspect, had been apprehended by police. He also revealed that the university’s threat assessment team received reports from the Office of Student Affairs concerning a comment Jones made to an individual about owning a gun. “That reporting person, again unaffiliated with the university, to the best of our knowledge never saw the gun,” Longo said....

Today, chromium is combined with niacin—a B-complex vitamin (B3)—and sold as chromium polynicotinate. It is a nutritional supplement many people use to balance blood sugar levels, lose weight, and reduce cholesterol levels. What Is Chromium Polynicotinate Used For? Chromium polynicotinate offers potential health benefits when taken as a nutritional supplement. Some of the wellness advantages include: Helps Control Blood Sugar Levels Chromium is an essential mineral that has a beneficial role in helping regulate insulin—a hormone that controls blood sugar and helps deliver glucose into cells where it is used for energy in the body....

Risk factors for chronic kidney disease include older age, low birth weight, obesity, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, a family history of kidney disease, and being of African-American descent. Frequent Causes The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste and regulating water and acid levels in the blood. As part of an interrelated system, the kidneys are prone to damage if any disease alters the flow and/or chemistry of blood entering the kidneys or causes direct injury to the kidneys themselves....

Wisconsin isn’t a bad job. The Badgers have won at least eight games each of the last six years and have played in three of the four Big Ten championship games. Who will be the next one to take the job? Here are 10 candidates: Paul Chryst Chryst served as Wisconsin’s offensive coordinator from 2005-11, and he’s 13-12 the last two seasons at Pittsburgh. He would have no problem playing the Badgers’ brand of “caveman” football....

“The president needs to answer for statements he has made about his relationship with Mr. Epstein,” Schumer said in remarks from the Senate floor. “In 2002, he said he had known Epstein for 15 years and he was, quote, a terrific guy who enjoyed women on the younger side, unquote.” Schumer, who represents New York, also highlighted that Epstein was a regular at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Florida for many years....

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) has sought to ease concerns about the “Justice for J6” protest outside the U.S. Capitol on Saturday organized by former Trump staffer Matt Braynard. The protest is intended highlight the treatment of supporters of former President Donald Trump who participated in the Capitol riot. In a video message last week, Braynard urged protesters to remain peaceful. However, the rally has sparked the attention of far-right extremist groups....

The No. 9 seed Bearcats, down by two points, had a chance to send their first-round NCAA Tournament game against No. 8 Saint Joseph’s to overtime. And when senior forward Octavius Ellis dunked the ball at the buzzer, it looked like it was heading that way. MORE: The next Cinderella? | SPECTOR: Stephen F. Austin is for real Instead, Cincinnati’s improbable buzzer-beater was waved off. The referees reviewed the play and saw the ball was still in Ellis’ hands when time expired....

The American Athletic Conference announced Wednesday that hardship waivers had been approved by the NCAA for Legaux and Bearcats receiver Shaq Washington. MORE: 10 replacement quarterbacks | Hayes: Will Tide fall back to pack? | Top 10 for 2014 Legaux will have one more year of eligibility. Washington, who missed most of the 2011 season with an injury, has two years left. Legaux was injured Sept. 7 at Illinois. He was hit while trying to pass and his left leg bent awkwardly, damaging several ligaments....

During a public hearing, Hutchinson claimed that former President Donald Trump was aware that some of his supporters were armed during his rally on January 6, but he didn’t care since they weren’t there “to hurt” him. In addition, she alleged that Trump tried to grab the steering wheel of the presidential limousine when he was told he couldn’t join his supporters at the Capitol during the deadly insurrection....

The announcement is part of Newsom’s larger goal of providing residents with access to essential prescription medications that they could at some point in the future purchase at a lower cost from the state than they can currently through pharmaceutical companies. “CA will explore ways to contract and manufacture our own insulin to reduce costs,” the Democrat tweeted Monday afternoon. “Insulin should not drain your bank account.” Newsom briefly touched upon his efforts to bring down the cost of insulin for California residents at a virtual press conference while presenting his office’s proposed budget for the 2022 fiscal year....

Tribe, professor emeritus at Harvard University, told MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell that Thomas may have violated 28 U.S. Code § 455 because he has not disqualified himself in Moore v. Harper, a controversial case about the power to draw and strike down electoral maps. The statute cited by Tribe deals with federal judges disqualifying themselves from cases and he argued that Thomas was in violation of the law because of “two provisions that almost any lawyer would say require Clarence Thomas not to participate at all....