tschram

tschram

  • Joined: August 30, 2022
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The West must bridge the global divide over Ukraine

One aspect of the war in Ukraine demands much closer attention — the failure of the U.S. and its rich-country friends to build strong partnerships with the developing world. Many governments in Africa, Latin America and Asia have distanced themselves from the allies’ response to Russia’s aggression. This is helping Moscow and does nothing to discourage other regimes with expansionist ambitions. The neglect that allowed it to happen was a serious error, and putting it right should be a high priority.

Ante up, place your bets and hope

I usually tune out criticisms of the modern mess of humanity that come with phrases such as “late-stage capitalism.” That’s a gussied-up way implying that everyone knows the game is over, the plutocrats are making a killing while they can, and when the rubble is cleared away, we’ll find ourselves in a gentle and just Age of Aquarius.

Bears’ Herl pulls all-star double duty

Dayne Herl was one of the first players to arrive for the all-star practice Tuesday night. The Missouri squad, which includes the three-sport star from William Chrisman, is preparing to face its Kansas counterpart at 7 p.m.

Royals’ bats awaken to avoid sweep

Mike Matheny spent about 20 minutes in the dugout before his Kansas City Royals took the field against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday and tried to put what has been a miserable 20-game stretch into perspective.

Coach hopes Chiefs new receivers can write own story

During the offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs traded six-time Pro Bowler Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins. Losing an experienced and skilled player such as Hill might have been worrisome for other teams in the league, but for wide receivers coach Joe Bleymaier, he’s excited for his new guys to write their own story.

Communication cited as issue in Bills’ blown lead at KC

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — There’s nothing Matthew Smiley can do to change Buffalo kicking off into the end zone on a fateful play which contributed to the Bills squandering a threepoint lead in the final 13 seconds of regulation of a thrilling and heartbreaking overtime loss to Kansas City in an AFC divisional playoff game in January.

Saudi golf league could be next flash in the pan

DALLAS — Unlike LIV Golf — which tees off Thursday outside London — most upstart leagues aren’t backed by the Saudi government, which murdered/dismembered a journalist and executes people because of their sexual orientation at will. Phil Mickelson’s words, by the way, not mine.