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Wake Forest offense arrives in time to produce a 3-2 win over Stanford in the College World Series

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:51 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Danny Corona hit a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning to roust a dormant Wake Forest offense, and the Demon Deacons opened their first College World Series in 68 years with a 3-2 win over Stanford on Saturday.The No. 1 national seed Deacons were held to three hits and one run before storms in the area caused a 1-hour, 28-minute delay in the seventh inning.When play resumed, the Deacons were able to squeeze out enough production to win their first game in Omaha since they won the national championship here in 1955.Wake Forest turned a double play to end the game, prompting closer Camden Minacci to pump both of his fists and do a little dance in front of the mound while infielders did jumping chest bumps.The Deacons (53-10) will play Monday against the winner of the Saturday night game between LSU and Tennessee. Stanford (44-19) plays the loser Monday.Seth Keener (8-1), the third of four Wake Forest pitchers, struck out four of the five batters he faced an...

Jung, Heim hit back-to-back homers, García shines in field as Rangers beat Jays 4-2

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:51 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Jung and Jonah Heim hit back-to-back homers, Adolis García had his MLB-leading 10th outfield assist among three defensive gems and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Saturday.Corey Seager also homered, his 10th on a solo shot in the seventh, as the AL West-leading Rangers won for just the third time in 10 games.The rookie Jung’s two-run homer put the Rangers in front in the second inning after García walked, and Heim made it 3-1 seven pitches later off Trevor Richards in a bullpen game for Toronto.Jung, the AL rookie leader with 42 RBIs, had another two-run shot to the opposite field in right overturned on review in the fourth when replay showed the ball barely clearing the fence just outside the foul pole.García threw out Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at the plate to end the first after Guerrero’s RBI single put the Blue Jays ahead.The Texas right fielder made a leaping catch on the warning track on a liner from George Springer to e...

Colorado man wins 7th Mount Washington Road Race

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:51 GMT

PINKHAM NOTCH, N.H. (AP) — A Colorado runner raced through cold drizzle to the summit of New England's tallest peak, finding a finish line nearly obscured by fog, to win the Mount Washington Road Race on Saturday.Joseph Gray, 39 of Colorado Springs, won for a record-tying seventh time in a time of 1 hour, 24 seconds, followed by Sam Chelanga, 38, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Tyler Andrews, 33, of Concord, Massachusetts. Bear gets inside home and ‘hangs out’ Amber Ferreira, 41, of Concord, New Hampshire, finished with a time of 1:15:16 to win the women's division, followed by Marybeth Chelanga, 33, of Colorado Springs, and Meghan Davis, 22, from Plainfield, Massachusetts. The Chelangas are husband and wife.The 7.6-mile (12.2-kilometer) race route was drizzly, and thick fog enveloped the mountain above the tree line. Visibility was about 10 feet (3 meters) and the wind chill was about 32 degrees Fahrenheit, race spokesperson Randy Zucco said.With a 6,288-foot (1,917-meter) sum...

Crews repair AC system at Broward Health Medical Center after malfunction leads to patient evacuations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:51 GMT

A South Florida hospital was dealing with a dangerous cooling problem this weekend.Broward Health Medical Center was forced to act fast on Saturday to repair its air conditioning system.Some patients were evacuated, and first responders transported new patients to other hospitals, while workers at the medical center were able to make repairs and expedite cooling throughout the building.

FBI: 2 male suspects at-large, rob Frankfort bank

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:51 GMT

FRANKFORT, Ill. — Two male suspects are at-large after robbing a bank in Frankfort Saturday afternoon, according to the FBI.Federal officials told WGN they responded to a bank robbery around 12:55 p.m. at the BMO Harris Bank found at 19500 South Harlem Avenue.BMO Harris Frankfort bank robbery suspects (Courtesy: FBI - Chicago Field Office)The FBI describes the suspects as being two Black males armed with handguns, who were wearing dark clothing and hoodies with face masks and gloves. No injuries were reported from the incident. FBI: 2 male suspects at-large after bank robbery in Matteson It is unclear how much money the two suspects may have taken from the bank in this incident.No further information is available at this time.Anyone with information that may be able to aid the FBI in the investigation of this incident can report tips to the FBI at 312-421-6700, or online at tips.fbi.gov.

Severe thunderstorm watch for parts of the Hill Country

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:51 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Extra clouds from this morning helped prevent us from getting into the triple digits today. Austin's high of 97º was still above normal and 'feels-like' temperatures were still in the triple digits this afternoon.StormsWe're watching the potential for more severe weather this evening. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for San Saba County until 10 p.m. Already San Saba has had tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings this evening.Severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m.The main concern will be for large hail, but a wind damage and isolated tornado risk also exists.Severe weather risk this eveningSevere storms look most likely north and west tonight. Still...it's not out of the question for storms to make it into the Austin Metro. If they did, I wouldn't expect them until after 9 p.m. CENTRAL TEXAS RAINFALL TOTALS HeatThe Excessive Heat Warning has been extended until 8 p.m. Monday for Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties eastward, as well as for Lampasas Cou...

Caribbean Heritage Festival among St. Louis Juneteenth celebrations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - This weekend, the St. Louis Metro is abuzz with multiple Juneteenth celebrations. One of the notable events is the third annual Caribbean Heritage Festival, held in Missouri, known as the gateway to freedom and justice. The festivities kick off bright and early at 7 a.m., as the lawn fills up with enthusiastic attendees, gathering to honor Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of slaves. "We are here to celebrate the past, honor the present and build for the future,” said the Director of the National Network of Young Adults and Reverend at the Beloved Community United Methodist Church, Kevin Kosh. Teen drowns in Meramec River in Crawford County The holiday is also marked during National Caribbean Month. A portion of African slaves were forced to work in the Caribbean as well, thus, the Caribbean festival’s connection to Juneteenth."Less than 20 percent came here to the states and the rest of my relatives went to South America and the Caribbean, so our families ...

Waino wins No. 198; Cards snap skid with 5-3 win over Mets

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:51 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Wainwright pitched into the seventh inning for his 198th win, Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals snapped a six-game losing streak by beating the New York Mets 5-3 on Saturday.Jordan Walker also went deep for the Cardinals (28-43), who began the day with the worst record in the National League. Brendan Donovan and pinch-hitter Dylan Carlson each had an RBI single as St. Louis won for only the fourth time in 17 games.On a windy afternoon in Queens, Brandon Nimmo launched Wainwright's first pitch for his ninth career leadoff homer and second in five days. Luis Guillorme had a two-run shot for the fourth-place Mets (33-37), who have dropped 10 of 13. David Freese declines induction to Cardinals Hall of Fame Pitching at Citi Field for perhaps the final time, the 41-year-old Wainwright (3-1) tossed a season-high 6 1/3 innings. He needs two wins to become the fifth active pitcher with 200.Wainwright gave up three runs and struck out thre...

'Stop Gun Violence' basketball game held in St. Louis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A community basketball game Saturday afternoon aimed to raise awareness on gun violence in St. Louis. The O'Fallon Park Rec Complex hosted its first "Stop Gun Violence" basketball game, organized by local group BGP and gun control advocates. The two teams, BGP Hellcats and the STL Guys In Blue, consisted of community members and police officers. Records: Man accused of scamming St. Louis slots is cross-country cheater Despite the friendly competition, there was a deeper meaning beyond the final score. Organizers held a moment of silence and memory dedication ceremony for local gun violence victims and their families.The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has reported 77 homicides this year, nearly all of which have been gun-related. Saturday's event was considered the "1st annual" anti-gun violence basketball game for BGP.

Kiszla: How did Michael Malone coach the Nuggets to a championship? “It sure ain’t about drawing up (bleeping) plays.”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:51 GMT

As the sweet taste of champagne drenched everybody and everything in the Nuggets locker room, Michael Malone hung up the telephone in his office after calling his 80-year-old mother, sipped on a beer and told a dirty little secret about coaching a championship team:X’s and O’s are overrated.“The best coaches are not the greatest X’s and O’s guys,” Malone told me Monday night, after the Nuggets wrestled a 94-89 victory from Miami to win the first championship in franchise history.And the greatest coach in the history of a team that has employed Larry Brown, Doug Moe and George Karl?It’s Malone, without a doubt.As Nikola Jokic dunked teammate Jamal Murray in the team’s therapy pool to celebrate winning the whole thing, 21-month-old Ognjena, a little girl who’s the apple of the real MVP’s eye, danced happily in a chair in Malone’s office. The coach was surrounded by staffers at a conference table turned into a makeshift bar that included a magnum of champagne hand-delivered by th...