Liverpool will be without several key players when they face West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime. Diogo Jota, Conor Bradley, Thiago Alcantara, Joel Matip, and Ben Doak are all ruled out through injury, while there are no suspended players for the match.
The Boston Red Sox have maintained a strong performance despite facing several early-season injuries. Recently, they impressed against the league’s top team and look to secure a series victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. Despite missing key players, the Red Sox boast a 3-0 record against .500 teams, lead the league in starting pitcher ERA, and rank near the top in home runs. In Wednesday’s 8-0 triumph, Cooper Criswell pitched five strong innings, while the offense exploded with 16 hits, including two home runs from Connor Wong. Rafael Devers also went deep and narrowly missed hitting for the cycle. The Red Sox hope to continue their momentum against Triston McKenzie, Cleveland’s scheduled starter. McKenzie aims to improve his inconsistent start, having alternated between good and poor performances. Wednesday’s loss snapped the Guardians’ five-game winning streak, but they remain confident with Jose Ramirez, who has been a consistent force in the lineup.
Despite expectations, the Minnesota Twins find themselves struggling in the AL Central, with a lackluster offense and a poor morale within the team. Injuries and underperforming veteran players have contributed to the team’s struggles, and fans are concerned about the future. With a shortage of available talent and limited spending, the Twins face an uphill battle to improve their fortunes.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger has been sidelined with two fractured ribs on his right side. Bellinger sustained the injury while attempting to make a play on Yainer Diaz’s RBI double in Tuesday night’s victory over Houston. Despite initially downplaying the injury, a subsequent CT scan revealed the fractures. The Cubs have placed Bellinger on the 10-day injured list and recalled Pete Crow-Armstrong from Triple-A Iowa. Bellinger joins several other injured Cubs, including Seiya Suzuki, Justin Steele, Drew Smyly, Kyle Hendricks, and Julian Merryweather. Despite the setbacks, the Cubs remain hopeful that Bellinger’s injury will be short-lived and that he will soon return to the lineup.
Over a 15-hour period, three police chases in the Los Angeles area resulted in multiple injuries and one fatality. The incidents, which involved a suspected purse thief, a stolen vehicle, and a fleeing driver, highlight the ongoing issue of police pursuits in the city. According to LAPD data, over 4,000 pursuits were recorded between 2018 and 2022, with approximately 38% resulting in collisions and a quarter leading to injuries or death. Bystanders, like the bicyclist killed in the South L.A. chase, often bear the brunt of these collisions.
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, five military horses escaped their handlers during a rehearsal for The King’s Birthday Parade and ran loose through the streets of central London, causing pandemonium and injuries. The horses collided with a double-decker bus, a taxi, and other vehicles, injuring four soldiers from the Household Cavalry and a civilian cyclist. Several of the horses, including one that appeared to be covered in blood, were eventually rounded up and treated by a veterinarian, while the injured humans were taken to the hospital. The incident occurred when building materials were dropped near the horses, spooking them and causing them to bolt. The annual Trooping the Colour parade, which involves 1,400 military members and 200 horses, is still scheduled to take place in Hyde Park on Thursday after a mandatory inspection of the horses.
Miami Marlins’ A.J. Puk, initially designated as a starter, will return to the bullpen upon his recovery from a shoulder injury. Despite promising potential as a starter, Puk’s struggles with injuries and underwhelming rotation performance prompted the decision. The Marlins’ rotation has faced depletion due to trades and injuries, initially leading to Puk’s promotion. However, poor results and Puk’s injury have led to a shift in strategy, with the team seeking stability and depth in their pitching staff.
A tram ride at Universal Studios crashed into a guardrail on Saturday night, injuring 15 people. The tram was carrying passengers through a set of props from the Jurassic Park film franchise when it veered off course and collided with the guardrail. The crash caused the tram to tilt and eject multiple passengers. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash but has ruled out drugs and alcohol as factors. Attorney Steven Dhillon, who represents two adults and an 11-year-old girl injured in the crash, said that one of his clients sustained a brain injury after her head hit a metal or plexiglass frame on the tram car. Dhillon said that another client, who was in the last tram car, said that it appeared the driver lost control while going downhill, allowing the tram to accelerate rapidly as the passengers screamed. Universal Studios said in a statement that it is working closely with authorities as it continues its own review of the incident, adding that safety remains a top priority. The Studio Tour tram ride will continue to operate with a modified route and the theme park will reinforce its operational and safety protocols.
The Chicago Cubs are off to a solid start with a 14-9 record in their first 25 games. However, they have faced some challenges, including four blown saves. The team has also been hit with injuries to two of its key position players, Seiya Suzuki and Cody Bellinger. Suzuki has been placed on the injured list with an oblique injury, while Bellinger has a fractured rib. Both players are expected to miss multiple weeks, creating a significant void in the lineup. The Cubs will need to rely on other players to step up and fill the production gap left by Suzuki and Bellinger. Players like Ian Happ, Nelson Velazquez, Alexander Canario, Rafael Morel, and Matt Mervis will need to contribute more offensively to maintain the team’s success.
Multiple military horses, including one covered in blood, escaped during a routine exercise near Buckingham Palace and the British government’s seat in central London on Wednesday morning. The runaway animals galloped past bewildered Londoners during their morning commutes, and four people sustained injuries requiring hospital treatment. According to a British army spokesperson, all of the horses have been recovered and all personnel and equines involved in the incident are receiving necessary medical attention. The horses belong to the Household Cavalry, which serves as the British monarch’s official bodyguard and participates in ceremonial duties. They are garrisoned at Hyde Park barracks, situated close to Buckingham Palace.
