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Ukrainian MP Geo Leros calls for an investigation into payments to Ukrainian oligarchs for the production of a unified TV marathon

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:07:57 GMT

The Ukrainian authorities are launching another state-owned television channel, while independent television channels are actually banned in the country.Prominent Ukrainian MP Geo Leros (pictured) said this on his video channel, accusing the Ukrainian authorities of monopolization of TV broadcasting in Ukraine.It is to remind that independent television broadcasting has been virtually banned in Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion of Russian troops. All channels broadcast a unified TV marathon, for which the state transfers funds to TV channels. Leros claims that over 20 million dollars were transferred to the TV channels owned by Ukrainian oligarchs Kolomoyskyy, Firtash and Pinchuk for the production of the marathon. It should be noted that the United Marathon has not only signs of censorship, but also corruption, according to the Ukrainian opposition. Last fall, investigators of the independent media outlet Bihus.Info discovered that the news block for the TV...

Four-bedroom home sells for $1.6 million in San Jose

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:07:57 GMT

300 Rennie Avenue – Google Street ViewA 2,838-square-foot house built in 1949 has changed hands. The new owners acquired the property in the 300 block of Rennie Avenue on March 16, 2023. The spacious property located in the 300 block of Rennie Avenue in San Jose was sold on March 16, 2023 for $1,600,000, or $564 per square foot. The house, built in 1949, has an interior space of 2,838 square feet. The property features four bedrooms, two baths, a garage, and two parking spaces. The backyard also has a pool. The unit sits on a 9,375-square-foot lot.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:In July 2022, a 5,310-square-foot home on Rennie Avenue in San Jose sold for $1,650,000, a price per square foot of $311. The home has 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.A 2,862-square-foot home on the 15600 block of Alum Rock Avenue in San Jose sold in July 2022, for $1,760,000, a price per square foot of $615. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Valley View Avenue, San Jose, ...

North Texas and UAB square off in NIT

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:07:57 GMT

UAB Blazers (29-9, 14-6 C-USA) vs. North Texas Mean Green (30-7, 16-4 C-USA)Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 9:40 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The North Texas Mean Green and UAB Blazers play in the National Invitation Tournament.The Mean Green have gone 16-4 against C-USA teams, with a 14-3 record in non-conference play. North Texas is ninth in C-USA with 21.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Aaron Scott averaging 3.7.The Blazers are 14-6 against C-USA teams. UAB has a 2-5 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.TOP PERFORMERS: Tylor Perry is scoring 17.2 points per game with 3.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists for the Mean Green. Kai Huntsberry is averaging 11.3 points and 3.1 assists over the past 10 games for North Texas.Jordan Walker is scoring 22.3 points per game with 2.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Blazers. KJ Buffen is averaging 12.1 points and 5.9 rebounds over the past 10 games for UAB.LAST 10 GAMES: Mean Green: 8-2, averaging 68.4 points, 31.0 rebounds, 11.9 assists, 6.2 steals a...

Tuesday’s Sports in Brief

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:07:57 GMT

FOOTBALLPHOENIX (AP) — Dan Snyder’s departure from the NFL is moving closer to reality.A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales and another group led by Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos have formally submitted fully financed bids for the NFL’s Washington Commanders, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.Two people confirmed the bid from Harris. Both spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details of the bid have not been publicly announced.The Harris/Rales group includes basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson. Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta also has been in the running.ESPN reported both bids came in at Snyder’s $6 billion asking price. Snyder had yet to accept an offer when the league’s finance committee met Monday so his future wasn’t openly discussed.BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — The brother of the late New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez is facing criminal and motor vehicle charges in Connecticut, accused of throwing a...

Padres host the Rockies for the season opener

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:07:57 GMT

Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego PadresSan Diego; Thursday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: German Marquez (0-0); Padres: Blake Snell (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Padres -203, Rockies +171; over/under is 7 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres open the season at home against the Colorado Rockies.San Diego had an 89-73 record overall and a 44-37 record in home games last season. The Padres pitching staff had a collective 3.82 ERA while averaging 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings in the 2022 season.Colorado went 68-94 overall and 27-54 on the road last season. The Rockies averaged 8.7 hits per game last season while batting a collective .254 and slugging .397.INJURIES: Padres: Eguy Rosario: 60-Day IL (ankle)Rockies: Lucas Gilbreath: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tyler Kinley: 60-Day IL (elbow), Brendan Rodgers: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Sean Bouchard: 60-Day IL (biceps), Ryan Rolison: 60-Day IL (shoulder)___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skri...

Marlins and Mets meet in season opener

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:07:57 GMT

New York Mets vs. Miami MarlinsMiami; Thursday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Max Scherzer (0-0); Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -124, Marlins +105; over/under is 6 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins begin the season at home against the New York Mets.Miami went 69-93 overall and 34-47 at home a season ago. The Marlins pitching staff averaged 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings while giving up 4.2 runs per game in the 2022 season.New York had a 101-61 record overall and a 47-34 record in road games last season. The Mets slugged .412 with a .332 on-base percentage as a team in the 2022 season.INJURIES: Marlins: Anthony Bender: 60-Day IL (elbow)Mets: None listed.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Cubs host the Brewers in the season opener

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:07:57 GMT

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago CubsChicago; Thursday, 2:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Corbin Burnes (0-0); Cubs: Marcus Stroman (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Brewers -142, Cubs +121; over/under is 7 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs begin the season at home against the Milwaukee Brewers.Chicago went 74-88 overall and 37-44 in home games a season ago. The Cubs scored 4.1 runs per game while allowing 4.5 last season.Milwaukee had an 86-76 record overall and a 40-41 record on the road last season. The Brewers pitching staff averaged 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings while giving up 4.2 runs per game in the 2022 season.INJURIES: Cubs: Codi Heuer: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ethan Roberts: 60-Day IL (elbow)Brewers: Jason Alexander: 60-Day IL (shoulder)___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Braves visit the Nationals for season opener

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:07:57 GMT

Atlanta Braves vs. Washington NationalsWashington; Thursday, 1:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Max Fried (0-0); Nationals: Patrick Corbin (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -248, Nationals +204; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals host the Atlanta Braves in the season opener.Washington had a 55-107 record overall and a 26-55 record at home last season. The Nationals averaged 8.3 hits per game last season while batting a collective .248.Atlanta had a 101-61 record overall and a 46-35 record in road games last season. The Braves scored 4.9 runs per game in the 2022 season while giving up 3.8.INJURIES: Nationals: None listed.Braves: Kyle Wright: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Raisel Iglesias: 15-Day IL (shoulder)___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Reds and Pirates square off for season opener

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:07:57 GMT

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati RedsCincinnati; Thursday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Mitch Keller (0-0); Reds: Hunter Greene (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Reds -140, Pirates +119; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the season opener.Cincinnati had a 62-100 record overall and a 33-48 record in home games last season. The Reds averaged 7.8 hits per game last season while batting a collective .235 and slugging .372.Pittsburgh had a 62-100 record overall and a 28-53 record in road games last season. The Pirates slugged .364 with a .291 on-base percentage as a team in the 2022 season.INJURIES: Reds: Lucas Sims: 15-Day IL (back), Luke Weaver: 15-Day IL (forearm), Vladimir Gutierrez: 60-Day IL (elbow)Pirates: Max Kranick: 60-Day IL (elbow)___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Diamondbacks visit the Dodgers in season opener

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:07:57 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles DodgersLos Angeles; Thursday, 10:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (0-0); Dodgers: Julio Urias (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Dodgers -178, Diamondbacks +152; over/under is 7 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers start the season at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks.Los Angeles had a 111-51 record overall and a 57-24 record in home games last season. The Dodgers batted .256 as a team in the 2022 season with a .774 OPS.Arizona went 74-88 overall and 34-47 in road games last season. The Diamondbacks pitching staff had a collective 4.26 ERA last season while averaging 7.7 strikeouts and 3.2 walks per nine innings.INJURIES: Dodgers: Walker Buehler: 60-Day IL (elbow), Blake Treinen: 60-Day IL (shoulder), J.P. Feyereisen: 60-Day IL (shoulder)Diamondbacks: None listed.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source