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SF Giants reportedly interview coach Alyssa Nakken for vacant manager job

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:56 GMT

Pioneering San Francisco Giants coach Alyssa Nakken became the first woman in MLB history to interview for a managerial job after meeting with the team last week, multiple outlets reported Sunday.Nakken, 33, is the third member of the Giants’ current coaching staff  – joining bench coach Kai Correa and third base coach Mark Hallberg — to sit down with the team to discuss replacing Gabe Kapler, who was fired on the final weekend of a second straight non-playoff season.The Athletic’s Andrew Baggarly first reported Nakken had been interviewed by the Giants.Meanwhile, popular former A’s and Giants catcher Stephen Vogt is reportedly in line to be interviewed by San Francisco, according to The Chronicle. There are expected to be many other outside candidates to take over for Kapler, who was let go after four seasons and one year remaining on his contract.Nakken, who finished her fourth season as a Giants coach, made MLB history in 2020 when she joined Kapler’s big league staff...

San Diego Wave earn NWSL Shield in final match of the regular season

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:56 GMT

Jaedyn Shaw and Alex Morgan scored to give the San Diego Wave a 2-0 win against Racing Louisville on Sunday, earning the NWSL Shield for best record and the top seed for the playoffs. Megan Rapinoe scored two goals in three minutes at the start of the second half as OL Reign won 3-0 at the Chicago Red Stars and finished fourth. Jess Fishlock added a 59th-minute goal for the Reign, who assured one at least more home match at Seattle’s Lumen Field in the 38-year-old Rapinoe’s final season.San Diego finished 11-7-4 and as top seed has a bye for the opening round of the playoffs.Portland’s Sophia Smith won the Golden Boot with 11 goals.Eight teams entered Sunday in contention for four remaining playoff spots, with every NWSL game kicking off simultanously. The Reign, North Carolina Courage, Angel City and Gotham secured those final four spots.The playoffs open Friday with Gotham at North Carolina, and the winner plays at the Portland Thorns on Nov. 5. Angel City is at ...

Cooper Kupp, Kyren Williams score 2nd-half touchdowns in Rams’ 26-9 win over Cardinals

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:56 GMT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Although the Los Angeles Rams have played plenty of stellar offensive football over the past seven seasons, Sean McVay’s team hasn’t usually done it by simply squaring its shoulders and running the ball straight through opposing defenses.The Rams ran it relentlessly in the second half against Arizona on Sunday, and the result was a runaway win.Kyren Williams rushed for a career-high 158 yards and a touchdown, and Cooper Kupp made seven receptions for 148 yards and his first TD of the season in the Rams’ 26-9 victory over the Cardinals.Williams produced the Rams’ best individual rushing performance in nearly three years despite getting just 4 yards on two carries in the first half. McVay dramatically leaned into the running game after halftime, even calling eight consecutive runs to begin the third quarter, and his players responded superbly to the test of their toughness.“It’s awesome. I love it,” said Matthew Stafford, who pass...

Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo misses 2nd half against Patriots with back injury

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:56 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo injured his back in Sunday’s 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots and didn’t play in the second half.Raiders coach Josh McDaniels said after the game he didn’t have an update on Garoppolo and that he would be evaluated.Should Garoppolo not be available to play next Sunday at Chicago, McDaniels will have to decide whether to go with veteran Brian Hoyer or rookie Aidan O’Connell.McDaniels has always maintained Hoyer would be the first quarterback in if Garoppolo was injured in a game, but O’Connell started Oct. 1 at the Los Angeles Chargers when Garoppolo missed the game with a concussion. O’Connell completed 24 of 38 passes for 238 yards in the loss, but lost two fumbles, threw an interception and was sacked seven times in the 24-17 loss.The Raiders might want to see what kind of quarterback they have in O’Connell, a fourth-round pick out of Purdue. He was the emergency qua...

Leftist ally of exiled ex-president admits defeat in Ecuador’s presidential runoff election against banana tycoon’s son

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:56 GMT

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Leftist ally of exiled ex-president admits defeat in Ecuador’s presidential runoff election against banana tycoon’s son.Source

Goff throws for 353 yards, 2 TDs to lead NFC North-leading Lions past sputtering Buccaneers 20-6

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:56 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jared Goff and the streaking Detroit Lions keep finding different ways to win.A week after improving on their best start in more than a decade without injured star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, the NFC North leaders used Goff’s arm and a stingy defense to overcome the loss of leading rusher David Montgomery to beat the sputtering Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-6 on Sunday.With Montgomery (ribs) sidelined after the second quarter and injured backup Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) also unavailable, Goff threw for 353 yards and two touchdowns to help the Lions win their fourth straight game following an overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks.At 5-1, the Lions are off to their fastest start since 2011 and share the NFL’s best record.“We’ve played well for six weeks. It’s four in a row for us. It’s a pretty good feeling, yeah, it certainly is,” Goff said.“I can’t say enough about our defensive performance today and really for five games this year, to be honest with you,R...

Hall runs for a TD after Adams’ INT and Jets shock Eagles 20-14 to send Philly to its first loss

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:56 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Robert Saleh stepped from the podium at his postgame news conference and let loose a little. “They ain’t 12-0 no more!” the excited New York Jets coach declared.No, the Philadelphia Eagles are no longer unbeaten against the Jets. And they’re no longer undefeated this season.Breece Hall ran for an 8-yard touchdown with 1:46 remaining, one play after Tony Adams intercepted Jalen Hurts, and the Jets erased an 11-point deficit and held on to shock the Eagles 20-14 on Sunday.“There’s no quit in this team,” quarterback Zach Wilson said.The Jets (3-3) appeared on their way to falling to 0-13 in their history against the Eagles, but Hurts’ third interception of the game — and the fourth turnover by Philadelphia — was returned by Adams 45 yards to put New York into immediate scoring position.“I mean, that was huge,” Wilson said. “You know, we needed that one. And he came through for us.”Hall’s run shook MetLife Stadium as the Jets fa...

NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 Results

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:56 GMT

SundayAt Las Vegas Motor SpeedwayLas Vegas.Lap length: 1.50 miles(Start position in parentheses)1. (2) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 267 laps, 60 points.2. (1) Christopher Bell, Toyota, 267, 52.3. (6) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet, 267, 42.4. (21) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 267, 47.5. (10) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 267, 41.6. (3) William Byron, Chevrolet, 267, 38.7. (8) Tyler Reddick, Toyota, 267, 40.8. (4) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, 267, 35.9. (15) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 267, 40.10. (5) Chris Buescher, Ford, 267, 27.11. (9) Joey Logano, Ford, 267, 27.12. (7) Bubba Wallace, Toyota, 267, 28.13. (13) Aric Almirola, Ford, 267, 24.14. (36) Daniel Suárez, Chevrolet, 267, 23.15. (24) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 267, 25.16. (18) Michael McDowell, Ford, 267, 21.17. (16) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 267, 20.18. (28) Corey LaJoie, Chevrolet, 267, 19.19. (33) Harrison Burton, Ford, 267, 18.20. (22) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 267, 17.21. (20) Justin Haley, Chevrolet, 267, 16.22. (19) Austin Cindric, Ford, 267, 15.23. (27) T...

Friends, family worried about well-being of missing Lafayette man

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:56 GMT

Lafayette, Colo. (KDVR) -- Lafayette Police, alongside family and friends, are searching for 29-year-old Brody Jaskul.Loved ones of Jaskul say they haven't seen him since he left his home last Wednesday, Oct. 11 around 11 a.m. His family says there are unusual circumstances surrounding his disappearance and that it's unlike him to go this long without trying to reach out to someone. Threat at Colorado School of Mines deemed not credible All of Brody’s personal belongings, his keys, phone and wallet were all left at home, which is one of his loved ones' main concerns. "If he had left with his phone or wallet we wouldn’t be as worried, but just the way he left and some of the stuff he’s been dealing with lately has us really worried," Benjamin Daly, Jaskul's best friend told FOX31.Daly said Jaskul has had a rough few months and has been dealing with some very difficult things. Daly sends a message to his best friend, saying "His friends and families are really worried, and we just ...

Denver weather: sunny, warmer start of the workweek

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay sunny alongside a warming trend for the start of the workweek. Photos: Blankets of snow bring out vibrant fall colors Weather tonight: Mostly clear, coolSunday night will stay clear and cool. Temperatures will fall to the upper 30s, which is right in line with normal for this time of year. Weather tomorrow: Sunny, warmerMonday, Sunshine will be in full force. This will help high temperatures to climb to the lower 70s, which is about 5 degrees warmer than average. Looking ahead: Warm Tuesday ahead of another cooldownTuesday, more sunshine will keep a warming trend going. High temperatures will climb to the lower 80s, which is about 15 degrees warmer than normal, and closer to the record high of 86 set in 1926.A cold front will move toward the area Tuesday into Wednesday. This front will come through dry, but kick up breezy conditions and help to knock temperatures down about 10 degrees on Wednesday.Then, highs will rebound back ...