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Kaat uses offensive description for Yanks’ Cortes
DETROIT — Minnesota Twins broadcaster Jim Kaat referred to New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes as “Nestor the Molestor” throughout a broadcast Thursday, the second offensive comment prior to now 12 months by the 83-year-old Corridor of Fame pitcher whereas calling a sport.
As Minnesota’s Chris Archer struck out Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera, Kaat started to clarify that Cortes had turn into considered one of his favourite pitchers throughout a breakout season with New York.
“‘Nestor the Molestor,’ Nestor Cortes,” Kaat stated. “Angles and completely different speeds. He is a pitcher.”
Twins vice chairman of communications and content material Dustin Morse spoke with Kaat after the printed concerning the remark.
“Clearly, we take these issues severely and, like in all instances, will deal with this internally and privately,” Morse stated.
Kaat deliberate to contact Cortes immediately and converse with the pitcher concerning the scenario.
“Jim meant no ailing will,” Morse stated.
Cortes has affectionately turn into often called “Nasty Nestor” by Yankees followers whereas going 5-1 with a 1.50 ERA to start this season. He pitched seven scoreless innings towards the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday to win the primary sport of a doubleheader.
Cortes and the Yankees have been taking part in the Angels at night time within the second sport.
Kaat, a longtime commentator who has additionally labored for the Yankees and MLB Community, apologized in October after saying groups ought to attempt to “get a 40-acre subject stuffed with” gamers who seem like White Sox infielder Yoan Moncada.
His remark about Moncada reminded some viewers of the unfilled promise by the U.S. authorities that freed slaves would obtain 40 acres and a mule following the Civil Struggle. He apologized later in that sport between the Houston Astros and White Sox.
“Earlier within the sport when Yoan Moncada was on the plate, in an try to go with the nice participant that he’s, I used a poor selection of phrases that resulted in an insensitive and hurtful comment,” he stated. “And I am sorry for that.”
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How to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers NBA game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time | Goal.com
The Indiana Pacers head to Target Center on Sunday to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Indiana will be on tired legs, wrapping up the second game of a back-to-back after squaring off with the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. The Pacers are still searching for their first win after a wild season opener that saw them fall 141–135 in double overtime to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Minnesota, meanwhile, has had a mixed start to the campaign, splitting its first two outings with a victory over Portland followed by a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers NBA game, plus plenty more.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers: Date and tip-off time
The Timberwolves will face off against the Pacers in an exciting NBA game on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota .
Date
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Tip-off Time
7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT
Venue
Target Center
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Minnesota Timberwolves team news
For the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards has been on fire to start the year, averaging 36 points per game while knocking down over 53% of his shots and an impressive 50% from beyond the arc. Julius Randle has been a steady complement inside, putting up 22.5 points and eight rebounds per game, forming a potent inside-out pairing with Edwards. Jaden McDaniels has chipped in 14 points a night while maintaining his reputation as a defensive stopper.
Anchoring the interior, Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid have been a force, combining to help Minnesota average a whopping 10 blocks per game. The Wolves’ main focus will be to dictate tempo and keep the Pacers from turning the game into a track meet, limiting transition chances and open-floor scoring will be key to containing Indiana’s fast-paced attack.
Indiana Pacers team news
Indiana’s season opener offered a glimpse of just how explosive this offense can be. Bennedict Mathurin erupted for 36 points on 9-of-19 shooting, including three triples, while Pascal Siakam made a statement in his Pacers debut with 32 points, 15 rebounds, and four assists. Obi Toppin added 20 points and five boards, and rookie Jarace Walker chipped in 13 off the bench. Despite the offensive fireworks, the Pacers struggled with consistency from deep, connecting on just 13 of 43 attempts (30%) while shooting 44% overall from the floor.
Defensively, however, Indiana had a tough night, surrendering 141 points and 55 rebounds. The team allowed too many clean looks and failed to finish defensive possessions, giving up several costly second-chance opportunities. With Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell sidelined, the Pacers’ backcourt depth remains thin, a challenge that forces others to step up. To hang with Minnesota, Indiana must tighten up its interior defense and stay locked in on assignments.
Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers head-to-head record
Date
Competition
Home Team
Away Team
Score
08.10.25
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
Indiana Pacers
134 – 135
25.03.25
NBA
Indiana Pacers
Minnesota Timberwolves
119 – 103
18.03.25
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
Indiana Pacers
130 – 132
15.07.24
LVSL
Indiana Pacers
Minnesota Timberwolves
94 – 105
08.03.24
NBA
Indiana Pacers
Minnesota Timberwolves
111 – 113
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McKie thought the process for reclaiming her lost money was too much to handle. A friend at work helped her set up an online fundraiser last year to raise the $2,000 she lost.
Though state law establishes that a Minnesotan considered a “new customer” is entitled to a full refund when swindled at a cryptocurrency kiosk, local authorities who spoke to the Minnesota Star Tribune said cryptocurrency kiosk operators are exploiting a loophole to avoid paying refunds. Because scammers typically send victims information, like a QR code, to access a scammers’ account directly, many victims do not set up accounts and are therefore not considered “new customers.”
One Minnesotan, who spoke to the Star Tribune on the condition of anonymity for fear of becoming a scam victim again, received refunds from Athena Bitcoin and another operator called RockItCoin. He said Athena Bitcoin at first told him he was out of luck but later made him whole. Meticulous record keeping likely helped his case, he said.
Some authorities allege cryptocurrency operators intentionally make their fees difficult to understand. Earlier this year, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sued Bitcoin Depot and CoinFlip, accusing the companies of introducing several confusing steps a customer needs to follow to learn how much a kiosk operator charges.
For example, to calculate Bitcoin Depot’s take, a user needs to multiply the market price of Bitcoin by the amount of cryptocurrency sent to determine its cash value; subtract that figure from the total amount of cash put into the machine; and figure in a nominal $3 flat fee. In the case of an $8,800 transaction, the Iowa attorney general calculated a $2,038.27 fee.
A scammer posing as law enforcement convinced Mellissa McKie that she would go to jail if she did not send thousands of dollars via cryptocurrency kiosks. (Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
McKie recognizes in hindsight she could have escaped the ordeal quickly and without financial loss. Had her husband been home, she said, he would have convinced her the call was a con. Today, she is more cautious about answering her phone and just recently hung up on a scammer who tried to run a different scheme on her.
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