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Xi and the phrase #ChinaCoup trended on social media after tens of thousands of users spread unconfirmed rumors that the president was detained and overthrown by the China’s People’s Liberation Army. This speculation, which has not been discussed by any reputable sources, arrived as there are hardly any commercial flights flying over the capital of Beijing on Saturday, with unverified reports claiming all trains and buses are also being canceled out of Beijing....

The company doesn’t always sell its phones officially in the UK but it will do soon through Three. And its latest phone is the Mi 8, successor to the Mi 6. Xiaomi has skipped the Mi 7 name as its also celebrating its eighth year in 2018. Young companies, eh? In addition to the Mi 8, Xiaomi used its 31 May event to show off a new Explorer Edition and the Mi 8 SE, as well as the Mi Band 3 and MIUI 10, the latest version of Xiaomi’s Android skin....

Molina was hurt Wednesday when his hand hit the ground as he was making a feet-first slide into third base against the division rival Pirates. It’s a big blow for the Redbirds given the Gold Glover’s workload (82 starts in 92 games this season). Tony Cruz, Molina’s backup, may have to step into the everyday lineup. Molina has been hitting better recently following a long slump. He produced a ....

Molina, who originally had surgery in October to repair damage in his thumb, hopes to be ready by opening day. MORE: Is Molina the best No. 4 in baseball? The Cardinals will also be without outfielder Randal Grichuk for a while after he underwent sports hernia surgery Wednesday. He’s hoping to recover in time for spring training. Having already lost Jason Heyward to the Cubs via free agency, St. Louis needs to get everyone back on the field quickly....

Nagoshi joined Sega in the late 80s and worked with legendary game designer Yu Suzuki on iconic titles such as Daytona USA and Shenmue before eventually creating his own series, Super Monkey Ball, in 2003, shortly after Sega became a third-party publisher. Following this, Nagoshi would work on F-Zero GX before creating the Yakuza series for the PlayStation 2 in an attempt to compete with bigger western games such as Grand Theft Auto....

For those who don’t know, Yakuza is a Japanese organized crime syndicate with a long and storied history. The Yakuza first rose to prominence in the early 1700s, when they began to provide protection for merchants and others in the cities of Edo and Osaka. The Yakuza quickly became known for their ruthlessness and their willingness to use violence to get their way. Over the years, the Yakuza have been involved in everything from gambling and prostitution to drugs and human trafficking....

Gomes suffered a right knee sprain on a play at the plate in the ninth inning. The catcher’s foot was in the middle of the plate when Tigers outfielder Rajai Davis slid home. Davis was ruled out after the throw from Indians first baseman Carlos Santana. But Gomes went down on the ground, and after a visit from the trainer, needed assistance leaving the field. The 27-year-old Gomes, who slugged 21 homers for the Indians last year, is off to a slow start this season, going 3-for-20 in the first five games....

Just ask Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. The New York hurler appeared to have gotten himself out of the second inning of ALCS Game 3 when Astros catcher Christian Vasquez sent a routine fly ball to center field. It was an easy one for center fielder Harrison Bader to track. There was just one problem: Aaron Judge — and every inch of his 6-8, 282-pound frame — was making a beeline for the ball....

Broadcasters make mistakes, and in 2021, that’s more of an expected outcome than it has been in years past. Exhibit A: Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling, who hilariously misread a Giancarlo Stanton single for a home run during the Yankees-Red Sox wild card game on Tuesday night. MORE: MLB postseason predictions — Who’s taking the Fall Classic? Stanton drilled a pitch to left field in the first inning, which fooled everyone: The camera guy, the viewers, the TV broadcast and even the New York Yankees radio voice, who all thought the ball was well clear of the Green Monster and landed in the great baseball beyond....

The contract also includes an option for an eighth season: Ellsbury, 30, is coming off one of his better seasons as he avoided major injuries for the first time in a while. He batted .298/.355/.426 in 134 games and led the majors with 52 stolen bases. MORE: Top 25 FAs | Top 10 OFs | Public Enemy No. 1 for each team | Red Sox parade in photos McCann and Ellsbury make the Bombers stronger up the middle, as they replace Chris Stewart and Brett Gardner, respectively....

The only reason Puig was even in that spot was his hustle (recklessness?) on the bases. He scored from second on a failed double play turn. Not too many players can pull that off. Puig’s scamper was one of LA’s few highlights in an 8-2 loss that ended the Dodgers’ winning streak at six. Worse, Puig later left the game because of a sore hamstring.

Puig got into an altercation with a bouncer at a Miami bar and reportedly shoved his sister, which later prompted an investigation under MLB’s new policy. MORE: MLB sends clear message with Chapman ban While that investigation has not yet concluded, sources told ESPN.com Puig would not be suspended. Neither Puig nor the bouncer pressed charges following the incident. SPECTOR: Reyes leave was right first step by Manfred The MLB investigation has reportedly not discovered anything that would warrant a suspension....

The Manchester City midfielder announced his retirement in 2015 after leading the Elephants to win their first ever Africa Cup of Nations title. The former Barcelona playmaker has now returned to the national team fold, and is in contention to face Togo and Moldova as part of their preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Kamara Ibrahim’s men will take on the Sparrow Hawks on March 24 before slugging it out with Alexandru Curteian’s men three days later at Beauvais stadium France....

The 26-year-old hit for the cycle against the Reds at Miller Park. Yelich also recorded a cycle against Cincinnati in late August. Yelich is the first player in MLB history to tally two cycles against the same team in one season. Yelich singled in the bottom of the first inning and followed with a double two innings later. He then sent a home run over the right-field fence to give Milwaukee a 4-0 lead....

The crowdsourced review platform announced that it is launching a new scheme where it will be placing a “Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert” on businesses’ Yelp pages if they have been accused of such actions, along with a link to a news article so people can read more about the incident. The move is an extension of its “Public Attention Alert” which is placed on businesses that may be receiving an unusual influx of negative news as a result of increased attention or being written about in the media...

That was the rumor floated by Bill Simmons on his latest podcast with Charles Barkley. And although it seems crazy on the surface, it’s not that far-fetched when you break it down using historical precedent. What started as a conversation with Barkley about his future and potential interest in owning part of the Suns dovetailed into a fascinating ‘what if’ that’s part reporting and part rumor mill. “The days of somebody being able to put in a little bit of money and run the team, those days are over....

One feature that Xbox One owners have been asking for since the launch of the system is the ability to take screenshots. Sure, recording gameplay clips and being able to edit them is nice, especially since they can be shared, but screenshots were weirdly absent from the Microsoft console. The lack of this particular option became even more obvious when compared to the PS4, which launched with that very feature, complete with a dedicated ‘Share’ button on the DualShock 4....

This much was revealed during a recent interview with GamesIndustry.biz, in which Nichols stated that “we don’t have any plans specific to Xbox consoles in virtual reality or mixed reality.” Interestingly enough, Nichols then went on to say that the PC is “probably the best platform” for virtual and mixed reality, and that for the Xbox One, “our focus is primarily on experiences you would play on your TV.”...