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Dear Abby: I take all these tests, and I still don’t know what I’m good at

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:26 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I’ll soon be 40, and I still have no idea what I want to be when I “grow up.”Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: She was offended that I called her son’s behavior creepy Advice | Dear Abby: My boss doesn’t see what the new co-worker is doing Advice | Dear Abby: I’m afraid if I say anything, my fiance will halt our wedding plan Advice | Dear Abby: Does my husband’s brother deserve another chance after what he did? Advice | Dear Abby: Her selfish husband acts like he doesn’t remember the hell she went through I don’t know what I’m interested in doing or what my skills are. It’s not for lack of trying. I’ve taken aptitude tests, IQ tests and personality tests, and I’m still no closer to any answers.I do not know how to choose a job and just go for it. This may be why I never graduated from college — I kept switchi...

Phillies try to continue road win streak in matchup with the Cardinals

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:26 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies (81-67, second in the NL East) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (65-83, fifth in the NL Central)St. Louis; Sunday, 2:15 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Taijuan Walker (15-5, 4.36 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 128 strikeouts); Cardinals: Dakota Hudson (6-2, 5.10 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 37 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Phillies -132, Cardinals +111; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies hit the road against the St. Louis Cardinals aiming to continue a three-game road winning streak.St. Louis is 31-42 at home and 65-83 overall. The Cardinals have the fourth-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .422.Philadelphia has an 81-67 record overall and a 38-36 record in road games. Phillies hitters are batting a collective .259, the fifth-best team batting average in MLB play.The matchup Sunday is the sixth time these teams match up this season. The Phillies hold a 5-0 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Nolan Arenado has 25 doubles, two triples and...

Mets try to avoid series sweep against the Reds

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:26 GMT

Cincinnati Reds (78-72, third in the NL Central) vs. New York Mets (68-80, fourth in the NL East)New York; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Brandon Williamson (4-4, 4.38 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 91 strikeouts); Mets: Jose Quintana (2-5, 3.05 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 43 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -136, Reds +115; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets play in the last game of a three-game series. The Reds can sweep the series with a win.New York is 38-36 in home games and 68-80 overall. The Mets are 53-9 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Cincinnati has a 42-33 record on the road and a 78-72 record overall. Reds hitters have a collective .325 on-base percentage, the seventh-ranked percentage in the NL.The matchup Sunday is the sixth meeting between these teams this season. The Reds hold a 4-1 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Pete Alonso has 18 doubles, two triples and 45 home runs for the Mets. DJ...

Diamondbacks try to keep home win streak alive, host the Cubs

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:26 GMT

Chicago Cubs (78-71, second in the NL Central) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (78-72, second in the NL West)Phoenix; Sunday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Jordan Wicks (3-0, 1.99 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 15 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (7-8, 5.53 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 88 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cubs -117, Diamondbacks -104; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks will try to keep a three-game home win streak alive when they face the Chicago Cubs.Arizona has a 78-72 record overall and a 40-35 record in home games. The Diamondbacks are 54-19 in games when they scored five or more runs.Chicago is 37-37 on the road and 78-71 overall. The Cubs have a 40-23 record in games when they did not allow a home run.The teams play Sunday for the seventh time this season. The Diamondbacks are ahead 5-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Walker leads the Diamondbacks with 30 home runs while slugging .496. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is 13-for-39 with two doubles, ...

Giants take 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Rockies

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:26 GMT

San Francisco Giants (75-74, third in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (56-92, fifth in the NL West)Denver; Sunday, 3:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Sean Manaea (5-6, 4.80 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 115 strikeouts); Rockies: Chris Flexen (1-7, 7.22 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 65 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Giants -164, Rockies +140; over/under is 12 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants, on a three-game losing streak, play the Colorado Rockies.Colorado is 34-39 in home games and 56-92 overall. The Rockies have a 41-21 record in games when they scored at least five runs.San Francisco has a 75-74 record overall and a 32-42 record in road games. The Giants have the fifth-ranked team ERA in the NL at 4.04.The teams square off Sunday for the 13th time this season. The Giants lead the season series 8-4.TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan McMahon leads the Rockies with 56 extra base hits (30 doubles, three triples and 23 home runs). Kris Bryant is 7-for-24 with a double, two home runs and seven RBI ove...

Marlins try to sweep series against the Braves

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:26 GMT

Atlanta Braves (96-52, first in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (77-72, third in the NL East)Miami; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Charlie Morton (14-11, 3.42 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 177 strikeouts); Marlins: Jesus Luzardo (9-9, 3.99 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 186 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -142, Marlins +121; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves play the final game of a three-game series. The Marlins can sweep the series with a victory.Miami has a 42-32 record in home games and a 77-72 record overall. The Marlins have a 49-8 record in games when they scored at least five runs.Atlanta has a 49-27 record on the road and a 96-52 record overall. The Braves have gone 76-17 in games when they scored at least five runs.The teams square off Sunday for the 13th time this season. The Braves lead the season series 9-3.TOP PERFORMERS: Bryan De La Cruz has 31 doubles, 19 home runs and 75 RBI for the Marlins. Luis Arraez is 12-for-40 wit...

Nationals look to stop 5-game losing streak, play the Brewers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:26 GMT

Washington Nationals (65-84, fifth in the NL East) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (84-64, first in the NL Central)Milwaukee; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Patrick Corbin (10-13, 5.18 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 119 strikeouts); Brewers: Brandon Woodruff (5-1, 1.93 ERA, .79 WHIP, 62 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Brewers -275, Nationals +221; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals look to end a five-game losing streak with a victory against the Milwaukee Brewers.Milwaukee has a 45-29 record at home and an 84-64 record overall. The Brewers are 34-10 in games when they hit two or more home runs.Washington has a 65-84 record overall and a 34-41 record on the road. The Nationals have the fifth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .254.The matchup Sunday is the sixth time these teams square off this season. The Brewers hold a 3-2 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Willy Adames is fourth on the Brewers with 49 extra base hits (23 doubles, two tr...

Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy dies after being shot in his patrol car by an unknown assailant

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:26 GMT

PALMDALE, Calif. (AP) — A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy died after he was shot in his patrol car Saturday evening by an unknown assailant and an investigation is underway that the sheriff said will press all of the department’s resources into action.Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, 30, died after being transported to a hospital, Sheriff Robert Luna said during a press conference late Saturday night.The preliminary investigation showed Clinkunbroomer was driving while on duty and fired upon around 6 p.m., Luna said.Clinkunbroomer was unconscious in the vehicle when he was found near the intersection of Sierra Highway and Avenue Q in Palmdale by a person Luna identified as a “good Samaritan” who alerted personnel at the Palmdale station of the sheriff’s department.The deputy was transported to Antelope Valley Medical Center in Lancaster, where he was treated for a gunshot wound. “Despite the medical staff’s best efforts to save our deputy’s life, re...

Russian media say North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is on his way back home after concluding a trip to Russia’s Far East

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:26 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian media say North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is on his way back home after concluding a trip to Russia’s Far East.Source

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter taken to hospital in second half of game vs CSU

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:26 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The University of Colorado rallied to pull out the win over Colorado State on Saturday night but lost two-way star Travis Hunter when he was taken to a hospital for an evaluation during the third quarter at Folsom Field.The school didn’t immediately announce the reason Hunter was ruled out and transported to a hospital, but he absorbed an illegal hit to his midsection in the second quarter on an incompletion at the Colorado sideline.Coach Deion Sanders had no update after the game other than to say, the “first thing I heard is he’s going to be out a few weeks.”Hunter had played almost every snap for the Buffs this season, playing wide receiver on offense and cornerback on defense.“The bad thing about losing Travis,” said defensive back Shilo Sanders, “it’s like you’re losing two players at once.”The Rams were whistled for two fouls on the play that Hunter got hit. Safety Henry Blackburn was flagged for pass interference and nickel back A...