All articles tagged with #milestones
Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career home run in the Dodgers’ win over the Rockies, becoming the fifth-fastest player to reach 300 homers in MLB history in 1,102 games, while continuing to contribute as a two-way star as Los Angeles pursues another World Series title; Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has even floated the idea of the 500-homer club.
Windows Central highlights a sponsored, free True Achievements tool called the Xbox25 Milestones that lets you link your Microsoft account to display a timeline infographic of your Xbox history from the Xbox 360 era to today, including your first achievement and 25th‑anniversary stats, presented in a nostalgic Xbox 360 Blades dashboard.
A US official told The Post that none of the $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets will be released until Tehran meets benchmarks outlined in the US‑Iran memorandum of understanding, with incremental payouts to vendors tied to progress in key negotiation areas. Talks in Doha will be indirect and mediated by Qatar, as Iran and the US push to resume negotiations; Tehran had sought a lump-sum release, but Washington says funds will be released only upon meeting milestones and humanitarian-relief criteria.
Linda Cohn, ESPN’s longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor, will retire on June 30 after more than 30 years with ESPN. She’ll make her final appearances on June 26 in the 6 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET editions. A trailblazer who joined ESPN in 1992 and hosted the 5,000th SportsCenter in 2016, she has anchored hundreds of editions in the past decade and contributed across hockey coverage and iconic This Is SportsCenter moments, as ESPN commends her impact and she looks toward new opportunities.
Eli Lilly expanded its global portfolio by signing a multi-program collaboration with China’s Haisco Pharmaceutical to co-develop up to five innovative targets across multiple therapeutic areas. Lilly will lead IND-enabling and may own global rights or rights outside Greater China per program, in exchange for $87 million upfront and up to $2.97 billion in milestones plus tiered single-digit royalties. The deal adds to Lilly’s ongoing spending spree to broaden its pipeline, which recently included a $1.2 billion Hanmi deal and other biotech acquisitions and partnerships.
Microsoft’s Xbox Insider update adds tiered Gamerscore badges that appear on profiles when players hit milestones (1K, 3K, 5K, 10K, up to 10M), with a June-wide rollout expected. The update also brings a revised boot sequence and new library filters as part of ongoing achievements overhaul. TrueAchievements is running a poll on the new badges, with 569 votes reported so far.
Esperion Therapeutics will be acquired by ARCHIMED for up to $1.1 billion in equity value, with shareholders receiving $3.16 per share in cash plus a non-tradeable contingent value right worth up to $100 million in milestone payments tied to future net sales of Esperion's bempedoic acid products (NEXLETOL/NEXLIZET) and bumetanide products (ENBUMYST). The deal, which includes a 58% premium to Esperion’s pre-announcement close, would privatize the company and is expected to close in Q3 2026 subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals; debt financing is provided by Pharmakon Advisors, and the board has unanimously approved the transaction.
NBA.com outlines 11 major individual and team milestones to watch during the 2026 Playoffs, including Kevin Durant approaching all-time playoff scoring/FG/FT marks, LeBron James nearing the No. 2 spot in career playoff 3-pointers, James Harden closing in on 4,000 playoff points and top-10 assists/steals, plus notable team milestones for Boston, Cleveland, Denver, Golden State, Houston, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York, and Phoenix as the Play-In and Playoffs begin in mid-April.
Nick Suzuki became the fifth Canadiens player to reach 100 points in a season, the first in 40 years, scoring his 29th goal to hit the milestone and recording his 101st point seconds later with an assist on Ivan Demidov’s 19th goal against the New York Islanders.
Pokémon GO's February 2026 GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe bring an Altered Forme Giratina encounter, XP and Stardust bonuses, and PokéCoin rewards; players can rank up via Pass Tasks to unlock milestones, upgrade to Deluxe for extra coins and items, and enjoy an extended rewards window from Feb 3 to Mar 3, 2026, with a bonus period Feb 28–Mar 1 that lifts the daily GO Points limit.
The article highlights key NFL records and milestones to watch for in Week 18 of the 2025 season, including Jaxon Smith-Njigba's potential for 1,800 receiving yards, Sam Darnold's quest for a top NFC seed, Christian McCaffrey's pursuit of receiving touchdowns, and other player achievements such as sack records, rushing yards, and franchise passing records.
Minecraft remains a global phenomenon in 2025, with significant community engagement, new updates like Mounts of Mayhem, record-breaking stats such as nearly a billion copper golems spawned, and major events including the release of the Minecraft movie and collaborations, ensuring its continued popularity into 2026.
The Denver Broncos are preparing for a key Thursday Night Football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, with several players approaching career milestones, including Bo Nix aiming for NFL record books, and the team seeking to extend its home winning streak and improve its all-time series record against the Raiders.
A collection of 33 extraordinary and rare historical pictures that offer unique insights into the past, including images of famous figures like Einstein and Howard Carter, significant events such as the Apollo 11 launch, and remarkable scenes from different eras and cultures.
The Denver Broncos, leading the AFC West at 5-2, aim to extend their winning streak against the Dallas Cowboys and achieve several individual milestones for players like Bo Nix, Sutton, Bolles, Bonitto, and Cooper, in a game that could be a high-scoring shootout due to the Cowboys' strong offense and weak defense.