Simon Furness

Facing Astros right-hander Gerrit Cole, who had not yielded a home run since July 4, the A’s got two-run blasts from Marcus Semien and Matt Chapman in the first three innings of Monday’s series opener in […]

Matt Chapman (Chappy) posted a two-homer game to lead the A’s to a series win over the Twins. Jed Lowrie (Jedi) went back to back with Chapman with a solo home run in the seventh as part of his three-RBI […]

The firm is considering “all options” after struggling with a spike in compensation claims.
BBC News – Business

The vote of no confidence comes as Iran battles rising prices and the falling value of its currency.
BBC News – Middle East

New passport rules come into force as South American states struggle to contain a refugee crisis.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Pope Francis begged forgiveness for the Church’s failings at the culmination of his two-day visit.
BBC News – Europe

Their daughter describes how she found her parents critically ill in their hotel room.
BBC News – UK

Vietnam veteran and six-term Republican senator John McCain died at 81 from brain cancer.
BBC News – US & Canada

Emmerson Mnangagwa is sworn-in as president at a ceremony boycotted by the opposition.
BBC News – Africa

With the A’s in the midst of a marathon stretch of games that will leave them without a day off until Sept. 6, manager Bob Melvin is working on getting Oakland’s players rest however he can. On Saturday, he […]

The US market rally has stock indexes at or near record highs. Are there clouds on the horizon?
BBC News – Business

The incident comes weeks after 40 children were killed in another Saudi-led strike on a bus.
BBC News – Middle East

Stark warnings are issued as neighbouring countries tighten controls on Venezuelan migrants.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Pope Francis arrives in the Republic of Ireland later for the country’s first papal visit for 39 years.
BBC News – Europe

The change means women will be able to take the second abortion pill at home rather than in a clinic.
BBC News – UK

The senator has been battling cancer for over a year and has now decided to cease treatment.
BBC News – US & Canada

Jean-Pierre Bemba is deemed ineligible to stand just months after being released from prison.
BBC News – Africa

Whether your team is competing for a postseason spot or looking ahead to the future, Sept. 1 is a date that has to be circled on the calendar.
OAK Homepage News

A’s slugger Khris Davis launched a solo homer off of Minnesota starter Kohl Stewart to give the A’s a 1-0 lead in their series opener. The blast traveled an estimated 396 feet, according to Statcast™.
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