To bring you up to speed: The second baseman went on paternity leave after his wife gave birth on Monday, which happened to be opening day. He also missed Wednesday's game before returning to the Met lineup Thursday. MORE: 18 teams that won World Series after bad Aprils For some reason, Murphy's decision to leave the team to be with his wife and child became a faux controversy thanks to the aforementioned gooofballs, Mike Francesa and Boomer Esiason of New York's WFAN....

It’s already time for my next blog entry. The last few weeks have really been a roller-coaster ride. A lot of things happened, and not all of it was positive. Kobe’s helicopter crash on Jan. 26 was such a massive shock for me, and at first, I couldn’t believe it at all. We were in New Orleans at that time, and I took my nap as always on game day....

With Dominic Smith going on the injured list (ankle sprain) Thursday in the midst of a bad year (.194/.276.284 slash line, no home runs), the Mets flipped a promising young arm Friday for his replacement, Pirates DH Daniel Vogelbach. To acquire Vogelbach, New York dealt rookie right-hander Colin Holderman, who has impressed in 15 games this year. Holderman has a 2.26 FIP and 200 ERA+ (twice as good as league average), but take that with a grain of salt given his minute sample size (17 2/3 innings pitched)....

The That 70s Show star was charged Wednesday on three counts of rape that took place between 2001 and 2003. If convicted, the 44-year-old could face up to 45 years in prison. In a statement from the plaintiffs released on their behalf by lawyer Robert Thompson, the women said they were “victimized and raped” by Masterson and have been striving for “justice, accountability, and truth.” The statement, per Huff Post, continues: “Instead, we were subjected to continued harassment, embarrassment and re-victimization by Masterson and the Church of Scientology, which has only worsened since they learned we were cooperating with authorities....

The war-torn environment of Darfur has made accurate estimates difficult to come up with. To arrive at their tally, Hagan and Palloni drew on a wide range of previous studies and surveys performed in West Darfur. These include the World Health Organization’s survey of people in displacement camps, pulled together in 2004 with the cooperation of the Sudanese Ministry of Health, surveys from Médecins Sans Frontières and other studies by the U....

And whatever pride remained may have been bruised by Slay’s postgame comments, when the cornerback questioned why the quarterback would even consider making the pass that ended Philadelphia’s last hope of a drive. MORE: Now we know who the Eagles really are “I was surprised he even threw it,” Slay told reporters (via NJ.com). Beyond his initial judgment, it seems Slay had time to process an entire paragraph of thought in the mere seconds between snap and interception....

This article will discuss the causes of dark spots on the lips, diagnosis, treatment options, and when to see a healthcare provider. Causes of a Dark Spot on the Lips A dark spot on the lips can be due to various causes. Some of these are harmless, and the spot can be faded with appropriate treatment. Other causes (like skin cancer) are more dangerous and require immediate attention. Hyperpigmentation Hyperpigmentation can cause dark spots or patches on the skin anywhere on the body....

Marshawn Lynch’s mother, Delisa, called the Seahawks’ offensive coordinator the “worst play-caller ever” after last week’s loss to the Rams. MORE: Bevell’s SB blunder worst Seahawks moment ever? | NFL Power Rankings Bevell addressed Delisa Lynch and his critics Wednesday. “I’m glad we have passionate fans,” Bevell told reporters (via the Seattle Times). “The 12s are very passionate and that’s what we want. We want those people that are passionate about our team and supporting us....

According to sources, Roush Fenway Racing is the leading candidate for the 21-year-old Wallace with a full-time ride in the Xfinity Series. Neither Roush Fenway officials nor Wallace’s agent immediately returned messages seeking comment. A JGR spokesman confirmed Wallace’s release Monday morning. MORE: NASCAR 2014 banquet photos | Young stars looking for sponsors | Wallace deals with fans at BET Awards Wallace, 21, was part of the NASCAR’s “Drive for Diversity” program from 2010-2012 competing in the K&N East Series....

Fletcher last missed a Premier League game on January 31, 2015, when West Brom hosted Tottenham, with the Scot then returning on February 8 as they claimed a 2-2 draw at Burnley. Liverpool 11/1 to beat Spurs 1-0 He featured in 91 successive league games for the Baggies before departing for Stoke in the close-season, and Saturday’s game sees him represent Mark Hughes’ men for the ninth time in the top flight....

The specials will mark Chappelle’s return to the streaming giant just four months after his previous Netflix show, The Closer, generated a string of backlash after Chappelle made references to the transgender community that some people said were offensive. Chappelle, 48, announced Friday that he would be executive producing the series of specials, while also serving as host of the programs. The specials will be produced as part of the comedian’s Chappelle’s Home Team standup series done in conjunction with Netflix, and each will star a different comic hand-picked by Chappelle....

On Monday, the internet celebrity and self-proclaimed “el Presidente” posted a video on Twitter that features him ranting about Barstool Sports coming under fire. Over the past few days, Portnoy has been widely criticized online, after footage of him using racial slurs and joking about blackface in Barstool bits resurfaced. In his response video, Portnoy lashed out against “Cancel Culture” and said he was not going to apologize for anything he’s said under the Barstool banner....

During the latest edition of Making Money with Charles Payne, Portnoy became visibly upset and called Payne a “moron” after he was asked whether he would “step up” in support of those who had lost money on a selection of so-called “meme stocks” that he had previously championed online, such as AMC and GameStop. “So many of these people who were in this, a lot of them got drawn into it because of you,” Payne said....

The Tennessee-based corporation is at the center of a federal lawsuit, originally brought by Caitlin O’Connor, a former administrative assistant who worked at Ramsey Solutions for years before her termination last June. O’Connor alleged that the company fired her because she was pregnant, as the decision came shortly after she requested paperwork for maternity leave. However, according to new court filings obtained by The Tennessean and referenced in a report published Monday, attorneys representing Ramsey Solutions reportedly linked O’Connor’s dismissal to the fact that she engaged in premarital sex....

Attenborough was speaking in front of the U.K. Parliament’s Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee to discuss a range of issues related to climate change, including the ecological impact of global warming and the benefits of a transition to a low-carbon economy. “I am sorry that there are people who are in power, and internationally, notably of course: the United States but also in Australia—which is extraordinary because Australia is already facing having to deal with some of the most extreme manifestations of climate change,” he said, news....

The 39-year-old appeared on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” on Monday and revealed that the son of a world famous soccer star doesn’t get off easy in his household. MORE: Classic Belotelli photos | Beckham stars in hilarious underwear ad | Ronaldo planning comeback? Beckham told Corden that his son Brooklyn works at a London coffee shop for some pocket money so that he can afford all the sneakers he wants....

Beckham, who won six league titles during a trophy-laden spell at Old Trafford, caught the eye time and time again with a number of spectacular strikes from outside the box. United 5/2 for PL crown In fact, Beckham shares the record for the most consecutive goals scored from outside the penalty area in the Premier League alongside ex-Blackburn Rovers man Tugay with eight. However, the duo are in danger of seeing one man overtake them in the long-range effort charts....

A week after posting a picture of himself with a chicken and leek pie successfully prepared for his kids, the former England captain was back at the controls for Pancake Day. Tagging celebrity friend Gordon Ramsey as he apparently attempts to impress the world-famous chef, Beckham looked more than a little pleased with himself after cleanly flipping a pancake to applause from his children. Beckham was back home after watching his old club Manchester United beat Southampton in the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday....

The centre-back has not featured for the Selecao since the 2-2 draw with Uruguay in March 2016, with Tite ignoring him ever since taking charge in June last year. Ronaldo out of Madrid’s Eibar trip David Luiz has been in sublime form for Chelsea this campaign to help his team to the top of the Premier League table, but it has not been enough to earn a recall to the national team....

Former Boston police commissioner Ed Davis’ firm, The Edward Davis Co., was hired a few weeks after Ortiz returned to Boston. “He’s damn interested in finding out what really happened,’’ Ortiz spokesman Joe Baerlein told The Boston Globe. Baerlein, who also is principal owner of The Edward Davis Co., confirmed the firm’s hiring to ABC News (via ESPN.com). Baerlein told ABC News that his company is “monitoring and analyzing information from various sources in the Dominican Republic around the motives for the shooting of Ortiz on June 9,” as well as now providing personal security to Ortiz and his family....