Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen says China is threatening the island “nonstop” and posing a major challenge to regional peace and stability.Tsai’s comments came amid a renewed push by China to diplomatically isolate the self-governing island democracy it claims as its own territory.They also follow months of anti-government protests in Hong Kong, which reverted to Chinese rule under the same “one country, two systems” framework Beijing says it intends to use to absorb the Taiwan.Tsai said, “China is using its ‘one country, two systems’ program to threaten us nonstop and has used all sorts of attacks and mounted virulent challenges to regional peace and stability.” China cut off contact with Tsai’s government shortly after her inauguration in 2016 because she rejects Beijing’s claim to the island. … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s Tsai says China threatens regional peace, stability
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Program director Mike Thomas is leaving The Sports Hub
Mike Thomas had no reason to leave 98.5 The Sports Hub other than the best one. He’s going home. Thomas, who along with then-CBS Boston market manager Mark Hannon assembled the 98.5 The Sports Hub lineup, launched the station as a challenger to established powerhouse WEEI in August 2009, and remained in charge as it sustained its immediate success for more than 10 years now, is leaving at the end of the year. The program director at The Sports Hub from its inception, he’s heading to Chicago to work as the market manager for Good Karma Brands, which recently took over operation of the former ESPN Chicago station. Thomas, a native Midwesterner and a lifelong Chicago sports fan, still has family in the area. “l had every intent to stay here for quite a while,’’ said Thomas. “I love this radio station. It’s an amazing station with an amazing staff. I had no plans to leave any time soon. But it came up, and I said, ‘I have to seriously … [Read more...] about Program director Mike Thomas is leaving The Sports Hub
Thursday’s Sports Transactions
Fired manager Mickey Callaway.FOOTBALLNational Football LeagueARIZONA CARDINALS — Re-signed DL Miles Brown to the practice squad. Released RB Justin Davis from the practice squad.GREEN BAY PACKERS — Claimed LB Tim Williams off of waivers from Baltimore. Released TE Evan Baylis.WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed OL Travis Vornkahl to the practice squad. HOCKEYNational Hockey LeagueBUFFALO SABRES — Recalled F Victor Olofsson and D Henri Jokiharju from Rochester (AHL). Assigned C Jean-Sebastien Dea, F Curtis Lazar and D Lawrence Pilut to Rochester.CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Agreed to terms with F Alex DeBrincat on a three-year contract extension through the 2022-23 season.SOCCERMajor League SoccerNEW YORK CITY FC — Agreed to terms with M Maxi Moralez on a two-year designated player contract through the 2021 season.RUTGERS — Named Lauren Marinez volunteer assistant gymnastics coach. … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Sports Transactions
Friday’s Sports Transactions
Waived C Erik Mika and F Isaiah Pineiro.FOOTBALLNational Football LeagueARIZONA CARDINALS — Re-signed CB Chris Jones to the practice squad. Released CB Andre Chachere from the practice squad.CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed QB Eric Dungey to the practice squad. Placed WR Derrick Willies on the practice squad IR.DENVER BRONCOS — Signed FB Andy Janovich to a three-year extension. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Signed C Nate Trewyn from the practice squad. Placed G Zack Bailey on IR.WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Terminated the contract G Malcolm Bunche from the practice squad.RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE — Named Stephen Masi assistant wrestling coach. … [Read more...] about Friday’s Sports Transactions
National Basketball Association
/td>Boston00.000—New York00.000—Philadelphia00.000—Toronto00.000—Southeast DivisionWLPctGBOrlando101.000—Atlanta00.000—Charlotte00.000—Miami00.000—Washington00.000—Central DivisionWLPctGBIndiana201.000—Chicago00.000—Cleveland00.000—Detroit00.000—Milwaukee00.000—WESTERN CONFERENCESouthwest DivisionWLPctGBHouston201.000—Dallas00.000—Memphis00.000—New Orleans00.000—San Antonio01.0001½Northwest DivisionWLPctGBUtah101.000—Denver00.000—Minnesota00.000—Oklahoma City00.000—Portland00.000—Pacific DivisionWLPctGBL.A. Lakers101.000—Phoenix00.000—L.A. Clippers01.0001Golden State01.0001Sacramento02.0001½___Indiana 130, Sacramento 106L.A. Lakers 123, Golden State 101Orlando 125, San Antonio 89 Utah 133, Adelaide 36ers 81Maccabi Haifa at Memphis, 3 p.m.Charlotte at Boston, 6 p.m.Shanghai Sharks vs. L.A. Clippers at Honolulu, Hawaii, 7 … [Read more...] about National Basketball Association