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Philadelphia Phillies clinch NL wild-card berth, head to postseason for second straight year

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:24:13 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The National League champion Philadelphia Phillies clinched a wild-card berth, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 in 10 innings on Tuesday night on Johan Rojas’ RBI single that set off a wild celebration in the outfield.Rojas’ single off Pirates reliever David Bednar (3-3) scored pinch-runner Cristian Pache and sent the crowd of more than 30,000 fans into a frenzy. “Phillies CLINCHED Wild Card” flashed on the scoreboard and the Phillies mobbed each other in celebration.Jeff Hoffman (5-2) tossed a scoreless 10th for the win.The Phillies were set for another wild clubhouse bash after clinching series victories in the NL Division Series and NLCS at home last season. They lost the World Series to Houston in six games last year and carried the weight of unfinished business into this year.Step 1, complete.Pittsburgh’s Bryan Reynolds hit a solo shot in the seventh and Henry Davis hit one off All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel that tied the game at 2 in the eighth...

Tackling remains touchy issue for No. 8 USC after struggling in road opener

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:24:13 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California’s defensive performance in a 42-28 win at Arizona State on Saturday brought back a lot of the concerns about the unit from last season.There was sloppy tackling and a lack of situational awareness on critical plays. There was fourth-quarter yardage allowed, 125 yards worth this time. And there was a general sense that if not for some timely takeaways and sacks, plus the Caleb Williams-led offense there to help out, things could have been a whole lot worse for the eighth-ranked Trojans.“I think there’s always concerns,” defensive coordinator Alex Grinch said Tuesday. “There’s concerns when the scoreboard says 28 at the end of the game, and that’s no disrespect to the opponent.”But Grinch and his players believe USC (4-0, 2-0 Pac-12) is in a much better place than it was a year ago when the defense eventually buckled in the conference championship game with a spot in the College Football Playoff on the line.“Percentage-wise, again, I would say th...

La madre de Angus Cloud revela las últimas palabras que él le dijo

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:24:13 GMT

(CNN) — Las últimas palabras de Angus Cloud, estrella de “Euphoria”, a su madre estuvieron llenas de amor.“Te quiero, mamá. Eres la mejor”, le dijo el difunto actor a Lisa Cloud, su madre, la noche de su muerte, según le relató ella a la revisa People. “Te veré en la mañana”, añadió él.Lisa Cloud, y otras personas cercanas a él hablaron con la publicación sobre sus últimos días.Cloud murió en julio de una sobredosis accidental. Tenía 25 años.Cloud, a quien su familia y amigos de la infancia conocían como “Conor”, fue encontrado inconsciente por su madre en su casa del norte de California. A pesar de intentar resucitar a su hijo, Lisa Cloud dijo que no pudo lograr que respondiera.El emotivo homenaje de Zendaya para Angus Cloud, su compañero en “Euphoria”“Estaba llamando entre gritos a mi vecino porque no quería dejarlo solo mientras llamaba al 911, y seguí así hasta que se lo llevaron”, recordó. “Yo l...

Jets sign veteran Siemian to their practice squad. Kaepernick reaches out for an opportunity

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:24:13 GMT

The New York Jets signed veteran quarterback Trevor Siemian to the practice squad Tuesday, giving them an experienced backup to embattled starter Zach Wilson. The team announced the move after the 31-year-old Siemian passed a physical at the Jets’ practice facility in Florham Park, New Jersey.Wilson has struggled since taking over for Aaron Rodgers, who tore his left Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut with New York. Wilson has two touchdown passes and four interceptions with a 52.4 percent completion rate and is averaging just 5.6 yards per pass.Several names had been mentioned as potential pickups for the Jets. Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick wrote a letter to New York general manager Joe Douglas asking the team to consider signing him to the practice squad. The letter, dated Sept. 21, was released on social media by rapper J. Cole. A person close to Kaepernick, speaking on condition of anonymity because it’s a private matter, confirmed to the A...

Austin Wells hits 2-run home run in 9th, Yankees beat Blue Jays 2-0

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:24:13 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Austin Wells hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Tuesday night.Michael King and two relievers combined on a three-hitter as the Yankees improved to a major league-best 18-9 since Aug. 28.Facing Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (5-7), Gleyber Torres singled to begin the ninth. Wells followed with a first-pitch drive into the left-field bullpen, his third home run.Romano, who blew his first save opportunity since May 20 on Saturday at Tampa Bay, took the loss for a second straight outing.Jhony Brito (9-7) pitched two innings for the victory and Clay Holmes finished for his 23rd save in 26 chances.Toronto came in 1 1/2 games ahead of Houston in the AL wild-card standings, but the Blue Jays couldn’t improve their postseason chances.The shutout was New York’s seventh. Toronto was held scoreless for the 10th time.Yankees manager Aaron Boone gave slugger Aaron Judge and shortstop Anthony Volpe the day off in the...

Akil Baddoo, Parker Meadows homers spark four-run eighth as the Tigers beat the Royals 6-3

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:24:13 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Akil Baddoo and Parker Meadows hit consecutive homers to lead off a four-run eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Tuesday night.Kansas City’s Zack Greinke pitched five shutout innings, and saw his winless streak grow to 22 games (19 starts) since a 6-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles on May 3. He has gone more than two years without a win on the road, losing 18 of 31 appearances.The Royals took a 1-0 lead in the second when Nelson Velázquez reached on Olson’s throwing error, moved to second on a wild pitch and scored on Nick Pratto’s two-out base hit.Both teams ran themselves out of early opportunities. Makiel Garcia and Parker Meadows led off the first with singles before being thrown out stealing, and Carson Kelly threw out Bobby Witt Jr. in the third.Witt led off the fifth with a triple and scored on Salvador Perez’s single through the drawn-in infield.Greinke retired 14 of the 15 batters he faced after Mead...

Colorado Rockies lose 100th game this season

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:24:13 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Earlier this week, the Colorado Rockies set a new franchise record for most losses in a season, but that number will likely continue rising until the season ends on Oct. 1.But on Tuesday, the Rockies passed a milestone: 100 losses in a single season.The loss came during the second game of a day-night doubleheader against the Los Angeles Dodgers.While this isn’t a common milestone, nearly every team in the league has been there since the 162-game season was adopted in the early '60s. The Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees are the only five exceptions. Survey: Coors Field has some of the best stadium food in the country The Rockies were also on that shortlist — until now. Yet even with losing nearly two-thirds of their games, the Rockies aren't at the bottom of the barrel in Major League Baseball. The Oakland Athletics have a record of 48-108, a number the Rockies cannot reach with the remaining g...

Dog in I-70 crash rescued after a month lost on the Eastern Plains

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:24:13 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Florida dog is back home safe after a wild adventure on Colorado's Eastern Plains.Tyler Goldsmith told FOX31 he was driving from Oregon to Florida in August when he fell asleep behind the wheel, wrecking his car on Interstate 70 near Limon. Goldsmith was airlifted to the hospital and said his dog, Radar, was placed into a police car and taken to Limon. Shoppers, beware: Police warn of card-tapping scam “When he got to Limon, the cops were trying to transfer him over to another police officer to get him to the pound, and that’s when he escaped," Goldsmith said. Goldsmith was released from the hospital five days later and said he immediately went back to Limon to search for Radar. After days of searching, he made the difficult decision to return to Florida to recover from the accident."I was devastated to leave," he said. "I felt so lost. That was a heartbreaking moment.”Radar escaped from police after he was in a serious crash on Interstate 70 near Limon...

Buttigieg visits Denver to tout $50M airport upgrades

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:24:13 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The biggest Federal Aviation Administration project in the country is underway right now at Denver International Airport. More than $50 million went into a plan to improve safety and efficiency. The improvements are coming as some big questions loom over a potential government shutdown. Customers, beware: Police warn of card-tapping scam "It's exciting to see this project done," said Phil Washington, CEO of Denver International Airport.Washington, Gov. Jared Polis, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg were on hand to cut a ribbon at the airport, marking the final touches on a new taxiway and taxiway lights.Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds airport upgradesThe project totals more than $50 million, mostly covered by the federal government through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The FAA designated a hot spot between Taxiways M and ED on the northeast side of the terminal at the airport, highlighting a potential risk for flig...

Travel plans? Government shutdown could affect flights, national parks

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:24:13 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A new AAA Colorado study reveals at least 60% of Colorado residents plan on traveling between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, and 70% say they'll travel for the Christmas holiday.Booking early is crucial when it comes to getting a lower fare. The Points Guy travel expert Becky Blaine told FOX31 that airline deals are available this week.“We're already seeing some different flights having sales right now, but if you're not booking in the next few weeks, you're potentially going to lose out on something that might be affordable," Blaine said. Buttigieg visits Denver to tout $50M airport upgrades Katy Nastro of Going.com recommends being flexible with dates and times in the event of a government shutdown.“That could have ripple effects that could affect travelers in the form of those longer security lines,” Nastro said.National parks also could be affected.“The national parks wouldn't be able to operate or would operate with a limited amount of staff. The cleanliness...