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John Shipley: Twins batters must keep their feet on the gas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:39:36 GMT

The Twins seem to have recalibrated.Winners in nine of their past 11 games and four up on Cleveland in the American League Central before Tuesday’s game against Seattle at Target Field, this team more resembles, finally, the one that roared out of the gates with a 10-4 record than the one that staggered into the all-star break by getting swept by the Baltimore Orioles.This is all good news for the local 9 and their fans, and certainly makes for a better product on the field. The Twins entered Tuesday with a four-game winning streak — matching a season high — and consecutive walk-off victories at home. The Twins didn’t just come out of the break 9-2; they battled for just about all nine of those victories.Furthermore, they were competitive in all but one of those games, encouraging news for those who watched the Twins finish the unofficial first half of the season with a lackluster, if not downright depressing, 15-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.Since the break ended, it’s been a muc...

Twins officially sign first-rounder Walker Jenkins to deal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:39:36 GMT

Scott Boras had seen Walker Jenkins play in high school games. He had seen him play in tournaments. But on a visit to his home in North Carolina two years ago, the storied baseball agent was hoping to see him take batting practice and hear the sound of the ball leaving his bat.The problem?It was 11 p.m.And raining.Well, it turns out that wasn’t a problem for Jenkins at all.“He says, ‘Let’s go,’” Boras recalled.And so they did. Clay Jenkins, his father, threw. Walker hit. By the time they were done, Walker was soaking wet, and Boras had heard what he was hoping to hear.“I really got to know a lot about his character and who he is,” Boras said. “He’s way ahead of his years, age-wise, because he’s a very disciplined guy and knows what he wants. It says a lot about his character.”That’s the guy who the Twins added to their organization on Tuesday, officially inking the first-round pick to a deal. Jenkins, whom the Twins selected fifth overall earlier this month, received a $7.1 million ...

Police arrest driver connected to fatal crash on May 11

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:39:36 GMT

BETHLEHEM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday, Thomas F. McGrath, 71, of Slingerlands, was arrested for charges stemming from a fatal crash on May 11. Michael J. Kleinke, 17, of Colonie, died in the crash. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! McGrath was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, second-degree manslaughter, driving while impaired by drugs, and several vehicle and traffic law violations. He was arraigned in the Town of Bethlehem Court.McGrath posted bail and was released under the supervision of the Albany County Probation. McGrath's driver's license was suspended pending probation. He is due back in court on August 15.

Rotterdam researching legal actions for migrant situation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:39:36 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Rotterdam Town Council passed a resolution to call on Schenectady County to stop accepting any more asylum seekers. Even though there are residents who want to help the new arrivals become Rotterdam residents, not everyone agrees.“The migrants should stay in New York City until they have a real home for them,” Rashad Rahim said. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Other residents still feel upset that the owner of Super 8 suddenly kicked out guests and long-term residents to make room for the asylum seekers.“I feel it was really wrong what happened to those people. I don’t think it was fair at all,” Gail Ristau said. “They didn’t have any notice. They had been staying there because they needed a place to go.”The Town Council is now working with a lawyer to research the next steps for possible legal actions.“We’re all just, you know, very frustrated,” Joe Mastroianni, Rotterdam Town Councilman, said. “...

Keeler: CU Buffs QB Shedeur Sanders says if Cam Ward can tear up Pac-12, so can he. “Bro, it’s the same thing.”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:39:36 GMT

Son Of Prime doesn’t do worried. But he does his homework. The CU Buffs’ celebrated new QB1, Shedeur Sanders, made it a point recently to ask his old Texas pal, Washington State signal-caller Cam Ward, what to expect from the Pac-12 as a first-timer parachuting in from the FCS.“Bro,” Ward replied, “it’s the same thing.”Same chaos.Same song.“The speed’s a little faster,” Ward continued. “You’ve got a little bit better defensive ends. The skill players (are) the same thing.”Same dudes.Same party.“He was just verifying,” Sanders shrugged, “what I already knew.”We know the Buffs will probably go as far in Year 1 A.D. — as in, After Deion — as the younger Sanders can carry them.The situation with Dad — as in, Coach Prime — has no absolute precedent at a modern Power 5 program, which is why nearly every college football lifer has one eye on whatever they’re supposed to be doing and the other on Boulder. It’s a wild-card hire at a wild-card campus, the sort of college football ...

8 Riverside County family members charged in alleged multi-million dollar recycling fraud

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:39:36 GMT

Eight members of a family that run recycling centers across Riverside County face felony fraud charges related to allegations that they smuggled 178 tons of recyclables from Arizona to take advantage of California's recycling programs.Over the span of eight months, the United States Department of Justice investigated several recycling centers around the county and found that the operators illegally redeemed $7.6 million worth of aluminum cans and plastic bottles that were brought over illegally from the neighboring state.Six unnamed recycling centers were involved in the alleged scheme, according to CalRecycle.Eight people, all said to be family members, were named in charging documents provided by CalRecycle. The defendants have been identified as Maria Ermelinda Saenz Gonzalez, Francisco Balmore Amaya Saenz, Jose Raul Chica, Jose Antonio Interiano Martinez, Jose Alfredo Giron Henriquez, Victor Manuel Hernandez, Manuela Rodriguez Rizo, and Genaro Solis Fuentes.As part of the invest...

Woman assaulted on Orange County hiking trail, suspect at large

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:39:36 GMT

Authorities are searching for a suspect after a woman was assaulted on a Mission Viejo hiking trail on Friday night.The female victim was walking her dog near the Norman P. Murray Center around 9:40 p.m. when a man suddenly approached her from behind, said the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.The suspect grabbed the woman around her waist and dragged her for about two feet, deputies said.As the victim was screaming, she was able to push the suspect away and escape to her vehicle. She quickly drove away from the scene before contacting authorities.The victim said the suspect never said a word to her before or after the incident. OCSD released a composite sketch of the wanted suspect.He is described as a Hispanic man around 30-40 years old, standing around 5 feet 8 inches tall with a husky build. He has brown eyes, a darker skin tone, no facial hair and dark buzzed hair, authorities said.Sketch of a suspect wanted for allegedly assaulting a woman on a Mission Viejo hiking trail on J...

All lanes of Bay Bridge reopen following police activity

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:39:36 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Police activity on the Bay Bridge is creating major traffic gridlock for evening rush hour commuters trying to drive from San Francisco to the East Bay. The incident began at 5 p.m. as a shooting on Interstate-80. The shooting prompted the California Highway Patrol to close I-80's eastbound lanes near the toll plaza, as well as the I-80 connector ramp to I-880 south. Car that veered off Sanchez stairs was carjacked All lanes reopened by 6 p.m., the CHP said. A massive traffic backup remains on the bridge, however, with cars moving at a crawling pace along the bridge's eastbound lanes. San Francisco city streets have also been impacted by lines of cars waiting to get on the Bay Bridge. Bay Area bridge incidents have caused severe traffic delays for two out of the last three business days.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Shohei Ohtani scores 2 runs, Angels beat Tigers 7-6 in 10th after blowing lead in 9th

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:39:36 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had two walks and two runs, Mickey Moniak hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 7-6 on Tuesday night after blowing a four-run lead in the ninth inning.Ohtani is potentially in his last week with the Angels. The franchise has to decide whether to risk losing the 29-year-old two-way star in free agency or trade him ahead of the trade deadline next Tuesday.Angels general manager Perry Minasian has said it’s highly unlikely the team will trade Ohtani if it remains in playoff contention. Los Angeles, which has been hovering around .500, has improved its standing in the AL wild-card race by winning six of seven games.The rebuilding Tigers, meanwhile, will likely trade their starting pitcher from the series opener.Eduardo Rodriguez gave up four runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings in what was likely his last appearance with the team.The 30-year-old lefty can opt out of his contract after this se...

Dream win 78-65, Mercury drop to 1-11 on the road this season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:39:36 GMT

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — AD Durr and Allisha Gray each scored 12 points and the Atlanta Dream beat the Phoenix Mercury 78-65 on Tuesday night.Gray scored 10 of her points in the first half as Atlanta built a 12-point lead. The Dream continued to add to it and led 71-49 early in the fourth after Durr scored. Megan Gustafson helped Phoenix narrow the gap by scoring 11 of her career-high 19 points in the fourth quarter.Phoenix (6-17) dropped to 1-11 on the road this season.Aari McDonald added 11 points and Rhyne Howard scored 10 for Atlanta (13-10). Danielle Robinson moved into 10th on the WNBA’s career assists list, passing Atlanta coach Tanisha Wright (1,423).Brittney Griner scored all 16 of her points in the first half and Sophie Cunningham finished with 11 points for Phoenix. Diana Taurasi (quad/toe) did not play. The Mercury shot just 36% from the field, including 5 of 24 from distance.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource