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2018 UCSF Medals Honor Luminaries in Health and Science
Three UCSF Medals – the University’s highest honor – have been bestowed to pioneers in women’s health equity and pharmaceutical science, as well as a nationally renowned health care and policy leader.
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2018 UCSF Medals Honor Luminaries in Health and Science
UCSF awards three UCSF Medals – the University’s highest honor – to pioneers in women’s health equity and pharmaceutical science, as well as a nationally renowned health care and policy leader.
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Report: Vote on new Manfred term is next week
MLB owners plan to vote next week on a new term for commissioner Rob Manfred, a new TV contract with Fox and an agreement for in-game cut-ins with DAZN, according to The Associated Press.
McCovey remembered for humility, compassion
Willie McCovey, the Hall of Fame former Giants great who died Oct. 31 at age 80, was remembered in a celebration of his life Thursday at AT&T Park.
25 players eligible for MLB arbitration as super 2s
Cincinnati outfielder Scott Schebler and Texas pitcher Matt Bush just missed the cutoff for salary arbitration eligibility, while Chicago Cubs pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. and Toronto pitcher Joe Biagini earned the final spots.
Lucky Sox: Man wins lottery with jersey numbers
A Massachusetts great-grandfather has won a $100,000 lottery prize by picking the jersey numbers of five members of the World Series-winning Boston Red Sox.
MLB working on catching in-game sign stealers
At the GM meetings, a host of topics were discussed to make the game more compelling for fans -- including getting more balls in play as this season saw more strikeouts than hits.
UC Issues Statement on 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Decision on DACA
The University of California issued a statement about the decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that keeps in place the injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security from ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
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Harper vs. Machado: Whose big payday promises bigger returns?
Both free agents will get top dollar, but one of them has an advantage that will ensure his deal delivers.
Takeaways from GM meetings: Players will cash in and more
Unlike last year, the tone at this week's GM meetings indicated teams will be willing to spend, spend, spend on free agents this offseason.
Replaceable? Red Sox adviser draws players' ire
Comments by Red Sox adviser Bill James that today's baseball players are easily replaceable drew the ire of MLBPA executive director Tony Clark and several major leaguers.
Rays get catcher Zunino from Mariners
Mallex Smith was made a promise by Seattle general manager Jerry Dipoto when he was acquired for a second time by the Mariners after an initial tenure that lasted less than two hours.
Brain Signature of Depressed Mood Unveiled in New Study
New research from UCSF has identified a common pattern of brain activity that may be behind feelings of low mood, particularly in people who have a tendency towards anxiety.
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To Better Treat COPD, Scientists Look to Tailored Approaches for Deadly Lung Disease
To develop novel therapies to treat specific subtypes of COPD, and potentially even to reverse some of the symptoms, scientists at UCSF are taking a precision medicine approach to the disease.
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Kang returning to Pirates on one-year contract
Infielder Jung Ho Kang is returning to the Pirates on a one-year contract, the club announced Thursday.
MLB All-Stars beat Yomiuri Giants in warm-up
The MLB All-Stars beat the Yomiuri Giants 9-6 on Thursday in a warm-up game ahead of their six-game exhibition series against Japan's national team.
AL West offseason preview: Can Angels keep Mike Trout happy?
The future of baseball's best player looms large, but other AL West contenders also face critical questions this offseason.
Boras ready to entertain big offers for Harper
Agent Scott Boras declared "Harper's Bazaar" open for business on Wednesday. His client Bryce Harper is expected to receive the largest contract among MLB free agents this offseason.
Mets GM: Tebow will start at Triple-A in 2019
New York Mets minor leaguer Tim Tebow has earned a promotion to Triple-A Syracuse.
Report: Mariners, Rays finalizing Zunino deal
The Mariners and Rays are finalizing a trade involving catcher Mike Zunino, the Seattle Times reported Wednesday.