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SF Giants: The swing change that has keyed J.D. Davis’ early success

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:21:12 GMT

MIAMI — Gabe Kapler likes to see his players outside of their typical environment, the baseball world, which can too often feel like its own bubble. So one day this spring, the Giants manager invited one of the club’s relatively new additions, J.D. Davis, out for a meal. They got to talking, and the conversation turned to what Davis wanted to achieve in 2023.“Let’s just say he had really lofty goals. Coming off the sort of part-time player he was for us last year and the part-time player he was with the Mets, it was hard to visualize some of the goals that he had,” Kapler said. “Because how was he going to be that regular of a player for us?”Almost three weeks into the season, Davis hasn’t only forced his way into regular playing time, those goals don’t look so lofty anymore.Entering Tuesday’s game against the Marlins, Davis leads the team in home runs (4) and RBIs (13). Eighteen of his 35 balls in play have left the bat at 95 mph or h...

Pedestrian fatally hit while on Pittsburg rural road identified

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:21:12 GMT

PITTSBURG — A pedestrian who died when he was hit by a vehicle in a crash involving a driver suspected of being under the influence was identified Tuesday as a 25-year-old Pittsburg man.Gilles Djomani died at the scene after being hit about 1:15 a.m. April 13 on Kirker Pass Road near Nortonville Road. The Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office publicly released his identity Tuesday.Police arrested a driver on suspicion of DUI, but authorities were unable to say early Tuesday whether the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office had filed charges in the case.The driver cooperated with police before the arrest.According to Pittsburg police, Djomani was down in the road when officers arrived. They have not released any details on the crash or said whether Djomani was in the middle of the roadway when he was hit.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Man missing in Northern California mountains is found dead Crashes and Disasters | Tesla ...

Outside Lands festival releases daily lineups, single-day ticket information

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:21:12 GMT

The daily lineups for the 2023 Outside Lands festival have been announced.And now we’re worried that there might end up being a scheduling conflict when it comes to our goal of seeing both the Foo Fighters and Lana Del Rey on Day Two.Guess we’ll just have to wait and see how things play out when the actual set times are announced at a later date for the three-day event, which runs Aug. 11-13 in Golden Gate Park.Looking beyond the Foos and Del Rey, other highlights include Kendrick Lamar, Janelle Monáe and J.I.D on Day One; Maggie Rogers and Alvvays on Day Two; and ODESZA, Megan Thee Stallion and Lil Yachty on Day Three.Also, single-day tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. April 19, sfoutsidelands.com. Prices run $199-$2,199. There are also some three-day passes still available.Here are the daily lineups:FRIDAY, AUGUST 11Kendrick LamarZeddJanelle MonáeJ.I.DInterpolWILLOWaespaCucoAlex GRelated ArticlesMusic | Review: Phish had something really special in store for fans...

2-vehicle crash closes Highway 92 in both directions

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:21:12 GMT

(KRON) -- A two-vehicle crash closed lanes on eastbound and westbound State Route 92 east of Upper Skyline Boulevard in San Mateo County Tuesday morning, the California Highway Patrol reported. The crash involved a semi-truck versus a Ford pickup truck, CHP said.One person has been extricated.Traffic controls are expected to be in place until around 12:30 p.m., according to Cal Fire. Expect delays and avoid the area if possible.

Video shows man shotgun drink, backflip off Pier 39 to harass sea lions

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:21:12 GMT

(KRON) -- A viral video posted over the weekend shows a man shotgunning a beverage, backflipping into the water off of Pier 39 in San Francisco and jumping up onto some floating planks to harass a crowd of sea lions. Video shows the man run at the sea lions, which then flee into the water.Commenters on the were outraged with the behavior."Don't mess with our sea lions like that," said one commenter."Interesting how breaking the law is suppose to be funny?" said another. "The marine mammal protection act isn’t a joke…. Just leave them alone." Community group rallies against Antioch PD in wake of racist text scandal The Marine Mammal Center said they were made aware of the video on Saturday and reported it to NOAA Law Enforcement for further investigation.Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, it is illegal to harass or harm marine mammals and is punishable by law.KRON4 reached out to NOAA for an update on the investigation but has not heard back yet.The Marine Mammal Center sugges...

Kaulig Racing has points restored by NASCAR appeals officer

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:21:12 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR’s final appeals officer restored points Tuesday that had been stripped from Kaulig Racing for unapproved parts modifications to match the amendments made to Hendrick Motorsports’ penalty for the same infraction.Both teams were stripped of 100 championship points and 10 playoff points for having unapproved parts in inspection at Phoenix Raceway last month. Both teams appealed and a three-member panel restored the Hendrick points, but upheld $400,000 in fines and four race suspensions for four HMS crew chiefs.The Kaulig initial appeal upheld all the penalties and Kaulig took its case to NASCAR’s final appeals officer.In a rare statement, final appeals officer Bill Mullis said the restoration of points for driver Justin Haley came at NASCAR’s request “in the interest of fairness.”“During its opening remarks, NASCAR stated it believes that the violations did occur, the penalties were appropriate and the three-person appeals panel rul...

CNBC: Lululemon utiliza fuentes vegetales en lugar de combustibles fósiles para su nueva camiseta

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:21:12 GMT

Lululemon ha comenzado a vender camisetas que están hechas en parte con nailon creado a partir de fuentes vegetales, en lugar de materias primas que provienen de la industria petroquímica, según un anuncio el martes.Las camisetas son el resultado de una asociación de 2021 nacida de la inversión de capital de Lululemon en la empresa de biotecnología Geno.Las camisetas de manga corta están hechas de al menos un 50 % de nailon de origen biológico, al menos un 40 % de poliéster reciclado y un 3 % de elastano (hecho a su vez con un 30 % de contenido vegetal). Las camisetas cuestan lo mismo que la versión convencional: $78 para la versión masculina y $68 para la femenina.Como parte del objetivo de fabricar el 100 % de sus productos con materiales sostenibles para 2030, Lululemon se ha asociado con otras empresas que fabrican materiales de formas novedosas y sostenibles. Por ejemplo, en febrero de 2022, Lululemon lanzó dos productos, una bolsa para tapete de yoga y meditación y la bolsa de...

Subastan gigantesco esqueleto de un tiranosaurio rex en millones de dólares

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:21:12 GMT

BERNA, Suiza  — El descomunal esqueleto de un tiranosaurio rex desenterrado en tres distintos lugares de Estados Unidos fue subastado el martes en Suiza por $5.3 millones, menos de lo esperado.Los 293 huesos del dinosaurio fueron ensamblados en una postura amenazante de 38 pies) de largo y 12.8 pies de alto.Su precio en la casa de subastas Koller en Zurich estaba calculado entre $5.6 y $8.9 millones. Los dientes del tiranosaurio no sobresalían cuando tenían la boca cerrada, indica nueva investigación Dinosaurios de 32 pies dominaron la Patagonia chilena: hallan fósiles de 70 millones de años “Es un precio justo por un dino. Espero que sea exhibido en algún lugar al público”, dijo por teléfono Karl Green, director de marketing de la casa de subastas. Green no dijo quién fue el comprador.La casa de subastas dijo que era la primera vez que el esqueleto de un tiranosaurio era subastado en Europa.Koller indicó que el T-rex, apodad...

Purdy’s success could open door for other QBs in NFL draft

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:21:12 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jake Haener bristles when asked about the obvious comparison to fellow experienced but undersized quarterback Brock Purdy.“I just feel like Brock is different. I’m different. There’s different things that we do in our games,” said Haener, the former Fresno State star. “Brock did a lot of really good things. Super happy for him and his family. But at the same time, I’m on my own mission, on my own train and trying to do something for a franchise that believes in me.”Purdy’s presence hovers over this year’s draft class after the overlooked quarterback who got tabbed with the “Mr. Irrelevant” moniker after being drafted with the final pick last year developed into a gem who won his first seven starts and helped the San Francisco 49ers make it to the NFC championship game.Purdy’s surprising performance as a rookie could open the door for more teams to be willing to take a late-round chance in next week’s draft on other successful colleg...

Rep. Jones brings infant-sized casket into Tennessee Capitol

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:21:12 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The recently reinstated Rep. Justin Jones carried an infant-sized casket into Tennessee’s Capitol as protesters calling for gun safety legislation outside the Capitol were blocked from bringing caskets inside. After passing troopers and security, Jones was then barred from bringing the casket onto the House floor, briefly passing it off at the doorway to fellow Rep. Justin Pearson, who was also recently reinstated.Demonstrators led by Bishop William Barber II had marched in Nashville on Monday, demanding that lawmakers pass the gun safety legislation and stop using their authority to trample democracy. They carried several caskets symbolizing those lost to gun violence on Monday. “The legislators are back, but returning duly elected lawmakers to their seat does not solve the problem,” Barber said, demanding that lawmakers “stop committing policy murder.”The fatal shooting of six people at a Nashville private school last month kicked off a stream of call...