Home Depot Co-Founder Bernie Marcus says 40-year high levels of inflation would come down if the Biden administration makes it easier for oil companies to drill in the country. “We have a president that just doesn’t believe in that [oil drilling],” Marcus said on a new episode of Yahoo Finance Presents. “We are sitting on tons of oil and gas, and he doesn’t allow us to drill. It’s basically stupid. I can’t come with another word. It’s stupid. And we will continue to suffer this inflation. And… Source link
Read More »No. 8 Notre Dame upset 26-21 by Marshall, still winless in Marcus Freeman era
Marcus Freeman is going to have to wait a little longer to get his first win as Notre Dame’s head coach. Marshall played spoiler on Saturday in No. 8 Notre Dame’s home opener, upsetting the Fighting Irish 26-21 in South Bend. It was an ugly performance all around for the Irish, who are now 0-3 during Freeman’s brief time as head coach. On Saturday, the Irish came out of the gates sluggish and fell behind 9-7 at halftime. The Marshall lead grew to 12-7 entering the fourth until the Irish… Source link
Read More »No. 8 Notre Dame enters the Marcus Freeman era
The college football season is upon us and so is our annual Top 25. This year Yahoo Sports revealed the teams from No. 11 to 25 at once before we publish each of our top 10 in separate posts in the days leading up to Week 1. That continues with No. 8 Notre Dame. Previously: 11-25, No. 10 Oregon, No. 9 NC State No. 8 Notre Dame Over his 12 seasons at Notre Dame, Brian Kelly coached the Fighting Irish to two College Football Playoff appearances, one BCS title game appearance and seven seasons… Source link
Read More »Rangers’ decision to fire Jon Daniels now hints at unrealistic expectations after Corey Seager, Marcus Semien moves
The Texas Rangers’ offseason undeniably produced some eye-popping news. Corey Seager — $325 million. Marcus Semien — $175 million. Jon Gray — $56 million. With a new stadium built and a farm system headed toward rebuilt, the moves heralded an intent to win again. So as the 2022 team fades into the background with a 52-64 record, some feelings of disappointment were to be expected. The realization that this won’t be a case of instant gratification was apparently a hard one to swallow… Source link
Read More »Marcus Smart, Al Horford defend Steph Curry injury play
BOSTON — As the Boston Celtics took control of the NBA Finals with a 2-1 series lead after defeating the Golden State Warriors 116-100 in Game 3 on Wednesday, the discussion in the aftermath centered on Celtics center Al Horford’s role in injuring Warriors star Stephen Curry’s left foot late in the fourth quarter. The veteran big man was criticized for diving on Curry’s leg while chasing a loose ball. Curry yelled in pain, according to teammate Draymond Green. The two-time MVP was… Source link
Read More »Marcus Smart is going to play his game vs. Steph Curry
SAN FRANCISCO — If the Boston Celtics are to execute what would be a moderate upset of the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals, chances are the two-time league MVP Stephen Curry would need to be slowed down. The individual responsible for that burdensome task: the 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year, Marcus Smart. Smart granted Yahoo Sports a phone interview upon the Celtics landing in the Bay Area ahead of Game 1 on Thursday. The guard discussed his matchup with Curry, how he… Source link
Read More »Marcus Ericsson wins Indianapolis 500 in frantic sprint
Marcus Ericsson held on in a frantic two-lap shootout after a late red flag on Sunday to with the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500. After starting the race in fifth position, the 31-year-old Swedish former Formula 1 driver took a lead into the red-caution stoppage and maintained it throughout the late sprint to secure his first Indianapolis 500 win in front of a crowd of more than 325,000 fans. More heartbreak for favorite Scott Dixon Meanwhile, Scott Dixon found heartbreak at Indianapolis… Source link
Read More »Marcus Smart on missing ‘devastating’ East finals opener
MIAMI — The 2021-22 NBA Defensive Player of the Year has been fuming since Tuesday. Sidelined with a right foot sprain in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, Marcus Smart was going to force his way into the lineup for Game 2 whether he was ready or not. “I couldn’t miss tonight,” Smart told Yahoo Sports after Game 2. “Couldn’t do it. I know Game 1 wasn’t us. I had to get out there.” Celtics players privately described Game 1 as being “punked out of a win,” sources said,… Source link
Read More »Marcus Smart aims for Game 2 return; Al Horford unlikely
MIAMI — The Boston Celtics do not anticipate Al Horford being cleared from health and safety protocols prior to Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday, league sources told Yahoo Sports. There is a minuscule path in which the veteran big man could fulfill the necessary steps for clearance, but sources maintain it’s highly unlikely. In Horford’s absence and with Marcus Smart sidelined with a right foot sprain, the Miami Heat took a 118-107 Game 1 win Tuesday night. Smart is… Source link
Read More »Marcus Freeman could change Notre Dame for good
The first official recruit of Marcus Freeman’s coaching career, junior college linebacker C.J. Malauulu, transferred to Kent State in 2011. Malauulu soon realized he drastically underestimated the seismic culture shift that comes with moving from Southern California to Northeast Ohio. Malauulu showed up on a winter recruiting trip dressed in slippers and shorts, the wind chill welcoming him to a new world. When seeking a burrito after arriving, he was stunned when teammates directed him to… Source link
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