When young prospect slugger Yordan Alvarez donned a Houston Astros uniform in 2019, he took the entire league by storm. Out of nowhere, he turned opposing teams heads as they feared him every at-bat, ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — After injuries limited Yordan Alvarez to 48 games this year, keeping their slugger healthy will be a top priority for the Houston Astros in 2026. One tactic, manager Joe Espada said, ...

Recap: Support for the AV1 codec has grown considerably since its launch in 2018. Large and small platforms quickly adopted the format to minimize bandwidth consumption while preserving image quality.

A new tech blog from Netflix highlights the importance of the AV1 open video codec, which now powers about 30% of the platform’s streaming and discusses a variety of opportunities to expand its ...

Netflix has revealed almost a third of all viewing on its platform is powered by the AV1 codec. In a blog post, the streamer’s tech team explained that the H.264/AVC codec still powers the majority of ...

The Houston Astros failed to reach the MLB playoffs in 2025, finishing second in the AL West due to a 31–35 record after the All-Star break. Though their streak of eight consecutive postseason ...

Julián Álvarez reportedly controls his fate at Atlético Madrid and his gigantic €500 million ($580.6 million) release clause won’t be a roadblock if he wants to leave. The Argentine is one of the most ...

Canelo Alvarez will need time to rebound from his loss to Terence Crawford after undergoing elbow surgery that is expected to keep him out of action until at least April 2026, according to multiple ...

Canelo Alvarez is set to undergo surgery on an elbow injury and is set to be sidelined for an extended period of time, according to a statement from his team. "Canelo has been diagnosed with loose ...

Vodafone, Meta, and Google have released a white paper detailing the benefits of advanced video compression technology in mid and low tier smartphones to enhance the viewing experience for more people ...

Former Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez called fan chants to fire current coach Luke Fickell "disrespectful" and "not loyal." The chants occurred during Wisconsin's Week 4 home loss to Maryland, a game ...

The Houston Astros are entering a crucial series against the Seattle Mariners over the weekend. With both teams locked at 84-69 and having split their head-to-head matchups five games apiece, the race ...