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Shutout streak for Phils' Sánchez ends shy of 51

PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez breezed through six scoreless innings against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night to extend his consecutive shutout innings streak to 50 2/3, good for third on the career list. In the top of the seventh, though, that streak came to an end just shy of 51 innings when Ty France got on base with a double and Jackson Merrill singled to drive him in for the Padres first run of the night. The streak of 50 2/3 innings is the longest ever by a...

'I used to be the shy kid'

Blue mushrooms, shy trees and glowing seas: Beaker Street science photography prize – in pictures

The 12 finalists will be exhibited at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery during Beaker Street festival from 6 to 17 August, including images of newborn fish, a native wasp and satellite trails across the night skyThe language of termites: Liss Fenwick’s The Colony – in pictures Continue reading...

Why Did Donald Trump Get So Suddenly Shy?

This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. For once in his life, Donald Trump wishes he was getting less attention.“Iran really wants to make a deal, and it will be a good one for the U.S.A. and those that are with us,” the president posted this morning at 1:02. “But don’t the Dumocrats, and various seemingly unpatriotic Republicans, understand that it is MUCH...

Blue mushrooms, shy trees and glowing seas: Beaker Street science photography prize – in pictures

The 12 finalists will be exhibited at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery during Beaker Street festival from 6 to 17 August, including images of newborn fish, a native wasp and satellite trails across the night skyThe language of termites: Liss Fenwick’s The Colony – in pictures Continue reading...

Madfabulous review – Callum Scott Howells shines as flamboyant aristocrat in hedonistic period romp

Howells puts in a strong turn as Henry Paget, a Victorian marquess who blows his inheritance on hosting wild parties and staging gender-defying theatrical performancesPlaying the shy Colin in Russell T Davies’s 2021 TV drama It’s a Sin, Callum Scott Howells had to be the humble caterpillar compared to Olly Alexander’s extravagant butterfly. But now Howells gets an upgrade to full butterfly status in this high-spirited and good-humoured drama from screenwriter Lisa Baker and director Celyn...

Chase: Expectations raised in Cincy with better D

CINCINNATI -- Ja'Marr Chase wasn't shy about letting everyone know the Cincinnati Bengals needed to improve defensively. It was so blatantly obvious to Chase last year that he didn't feel the need to explicitly point it out as the Bengals sputtered to a third straight year without a playoff appearance. This year at the Pro Bowl Games, Chase said he was not subtle about recruiting players to join the Bengals.

Madfabulous review – Callum Scott Howells shines as flamboyant aristocrat in hedonistic period romp

Howells puts in a strong turn as Henry Paget, a Victorian marquess who blows his inheritance on hosting wild parties and staging gender-defying theatrical performancesPlaying the shy Colin in Russell T Davies’s 2021 TV drama It’s a Sin, Callum Scott Howells had to be the humble caterpillar compared to Olly Alexander’s extravagant butterfly. But now Howells gets an upgrade to full butterfly status in this high-spirited and good-humoured drama from screenwriter Lisa Baker and director Celyn...

Take That review – stadium redux of Circus tour has maximal razzle-dazzle

St Mary’s Stadium, SouthamptonElephants, clowns, aerialists hanging by their hair … the Big Top concept doesn’t let up at this hugely enjoyable outing for a boy band with hits to spareTake That have never been shy when it comes to repackaging their past. In 2018, they followed two official best-of collections with Odyssey, a Stuart Price-produced curio in which they “re-imagined” their greatest hits. Around the same time, band captain Gary Barlow – now overseeing just two teammates, Mark...

Ex-head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement

Shi Yongxin, the former head monk of a prominent Chinese kung fu temple, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. He was convicted of charges related to embezzlement and bribery.