Christian Yelich almost wrecked Zimmermann’s bid with two outs in the ninth inning. He sent a long drive to left-center, and Zimmermann leaned his head back and winced, thinking his no-hitter was lost. But Souza, who made his big league debut this year, ran hard into the gap, extended his glove and leaped for the sensational catch. Souza used his bare hand to squeeze the ball in his mitt as he fell....
It’s certainly an approach that’s becoming more common, as creatives in the video game industry begin to challenge the notions of winning and losing - and indeed the nature of gaming - by presenting protagonists that aren’t necessarily heroes, and battles that can never really be won. As far as settings go, you can’t really get much better than the world of The Last of Us, in which humanity is stricken by a zombie-like plague, and there isn’t much of a civilization left to be saved....
The exodus of high-ranking talent caused serious concerns among the industry, but Naughty Dog’s leadership has been quick to react. In a recent interview, studio co-presidents Evan Wells and Christophe Balestra assuaged fears that the still-mysterious Uncharted 4 was troubled by explaining that The Last of Us leads Bruce Straley and Neil Druckmann would be overseeing the project from here on out. It would be safe to assume that just as the development team completed the “hell” that was porting The Last of Us to PS4, keeping the next Uncharted game on track would be more than enough of a challenge....
In a recent interview posted to the PlayStation blog, Naughty Dog’s Community Strategist Arne Meyer outlined the upgrades that fans will be able to see to the already-impressive graphics of Uncharted. There’s no question that the game won’t be lacking where the nuts and bolts are concerned, as the last gameplay video showed how realistic and physics-based the environments will be. Real physics and environment deformation are key in creating a realistic playing experience, according to Meyer....
The Clicker is one of the more formidable enemies within the series, a result of the third stage of infection that takes roughly a year of exposure. The fungus, known in-game as the Cordyceps Brain Infection, was partially inspired by a BBC documentary that showed a multitude of insects infected by a fungal spore that slowly killed its host. RELATED: The Last Of Us 2 Player Finds Incredibly Rare Combat Detail...
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Line: Navy -3.5, Total: 61 Line movement: The Wynn opened Houston as a 1-point favorite, but with the Cougars facing myriad injuries, the game was re-listed Navy -3.5 at that bet shop and as high as -4 at others. Houston RB Kenneth Farrow (foot) is questionable, and starting QB Greg Ward Jr. (ankle) and backup Kyle Postma (knee) may not be able to go either, which would leave the team with its third-string signal-caller Hunter McCoy....
Miller, who received the Navy Cross for his actions on December 7, 1941, when he fired back at Japanese planes by manning a machine gun on the USS West Virginia, will be honored on Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Doreen Ravenscroft, president of Cultural Arts of Waco, Texas, and team leader for the Doris Miller Memorial told Star Advertiser: “I think that Doris Miller is an American hero simply because of what he represents as a young man going beyond the call of what’s expected....
Throughout the history of the NBA, we have seen some legendary players like Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O’Neal perform terribly from the free-throw line. The list of bad free throw shooters is traditionally filled with centres who dominate the league with their strength and height. Because of their terrible free-throw shooting, fouling the opposition players’ bad free throw shooter has become a norm in the NBA. This can heavily affect the momentum of the team and also the confidence of the shooter....
Manu Ginobili chose to retire at the age of 41, whereas Tony Parker made the surprise decision to move onto the Charlotte Hornets. Both players had spent their entire career with the franchise, and matters were further worsened when Kawhi Leonard was traded due to his refusal to sign a new contract. This has left the Spurs with plenty of work to do, although Gregg Popovich has managed to guide the team to a respectable 10-10 start....
The Golden State Warriors were on the second night of back-to-back games and were coming off a win in Los Angeles against the Lakers. The Warriors entered this game looking to exploit the inexperienced LeBron-less Cleveland Cavaliers and they did just that. They dominated the Cavaliers for the most part of the game and never really looked uncomfortable. Both the teams walked into the tunnel with the Warriors up by 19 at half-time....
The Celtics are coming off another disappointing loss against the Houston Rockets, whereas the Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday in their most recent game. With that in mind, let us see how things stand for both teams. The Boston Celtics perspective The Celtics are not looking like the championship contenders everyone predicted them to be at the start of the season. They have now just won one game in their last six....
Danny Green also left for The City of Angels in free agency, and the Raptors now face a difficult season as they look to defend their 2019 title. Nevertheless, the organization has yet to hit the reset button and will enter the new season with the aim of contending in the Eastern Conference. The front office’s stance could still change as the season advances, and here we will look at the three worst deals on the Raptors’ roster....
Once a player gets through high school and college in NBA 2K21, which includes multiple NCAA teams, they will be ready to enter into the NBA draft. But just as soon as they are about to start the pre-draft process, the player will be presented an interesting opportunity: selecting an agent to represent them moving forward. RELATED: NBA 2K21: Best Center Build As a part of the story of MyCareer in NBA 2K21, Archie Baldwin will help get the MyPlayer’s ranking and overall reputation up to move from high school ball to receiving college scholarships....
RELATED: NBA 2K23: Best Teams To Play For As A Point Guard It must be stated that this is the best three-point shooter in NBA 2K23 and not a useful build for competitive matches. It sacrifices much to make the most three-point shots in the game. There is a guide to crafting the best shooting guard in the game and that build is also great from beyond the arc, but it has demand in multiplayer while this is more of a gimmick for single-player gamers....
There is a scene in J.D. Salinger’s novel, “The Catcher in the Rye,” where Holden Caulfield is on a date with old flame Sally Hayes. Sally tells him he should really change his hair, because his current cut is “corny” and, if he changed it, his hair would be, “so lovely.” Caulfield’s reaction: “Lovely my ass.” Little wonder, then, that Mavericks point guard Steve Nash finds Caulfield to be a kindred spirit....
NBA betting info: Current point spreads and totals | ATS standings | Power ratings Cleveland is 1-8 SU and ATS without James this season, eight of those games coming in a current 1-7 run. Overall, the Cavs are 14-24 when it comes to covering spreads this season, the third-worst mark in the NBA, ahead of only the Timberwolves and Knicks. The Suns are on the opposite end of the ATS standings page, covering the number at a healthy 22-16-2 clip....
Speaking to Collider, National Treasure Series Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed that he is making a National Treasure TV series for Disney Plus. The script for the show’s pilot has been completed, said Bruckheimer, and there is “an outline of the future episodes.” It’s unclear when the National Treasure TV show will enter production, as many TV shows have been forced to halt filming because of COVID-19. The Friends reunion special is one show that has been delayed....
Russia’s latest invasion of Ukraine has set off a diplomatic chain reaction, aligning the West—i.e. NATO, the European Union, and their partners—against President Vladimir Putin’s revanchist imperialism. Both are close NATO partners already but are not protected by the alliance’s Article 5 joint defense clause. Even before the invasion began last week, Swedes were drifting closer to NATO. A January poll by national broadcaster SVT found that 37 percent of all respondents said yes to NATO membership, versus 35 percent who said no....
Stavridis’ comments came after the Daily Beast reported that members of Russian state media are proposing violent reactions as the Russian military faces defeats amid Ukraine’s push to retake territory in the country. The Daily Beast noted that Russia’s state media has pushed for “scorched earth” in the wake of the defeats. According to the outlet, Russian military expert Igor Korotchenko said during a state television broadcast Wednesday that Russia “should be acting quickly, harshly and uncompromisingly....
