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Adolis Garcia’s homer off Josh Winder in 9th gives Rangers 6-5 win over Twins

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:09:31 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas — Adolis García and the struggling Texas Rangers found a temporary solution to their problem of hanging on to leads as they enter the final month of the AL playoff race.Just win it with a walk-off.García homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning after striking out his first four times up, lifting the Rangers to a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.García drove in his 100th run of the season on his 34th homer, a 430-foot drive into the second deck in left field.The 30-year-old Cuban slugger dropped his head at home plate and glanced skyward, all without watching the flight of the ball because he knew it was gone. After a pause of several seconds, García started a slow jog toward first base, tugging hard at his jersey as he turned toward his teammates in the dugout.Mitch Garver was on deck when García connected, having twice given the Rangers the lead with homers among his four hits and four RBIs.“I’ve got to give a shoutout to Adolis because I’ve...

Police investigate attempted robbery at Ben & Jerry's

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:09:31 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga Springs Police Department responded to a report of an attempted robbery at Ben & Jerry's on Sunday. Police say that initial information indicates that a weapon was implied during the incident. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Police say no one was injured during the attempted robbery. The business will be inaccessible to the public while police continue investigations. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police department at (518) 584-1800.

Police investigate fatal accident on East Schroon River Road

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:09:31 GMT

BOLTON N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local law enforcement is investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on East Schroon River Road. Police say a passerby reported seeing a vehicle overturned in the Schroon River. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The Warren County Sheriff's Office and New York State Police searched the water to check for occupants but were unsuccessful. The Horicon Fire Dive team responded to the scene and was able to locate and extricate the occupant, who was pronounced deceased.Investigations determined a 2006 Subaru was traveling southbound on East Schroon River Road overnight. The vehicle left the roadway and overturned in the Schroon River.Investigations are ongoing. Bolton Fire, Bolton EMS, Warrensburg EMS assisted at the scene.   

Cardinals avoid sweep, beat Pirates 6-4

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:09:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Walker homered and Zack Thompson tossed seven effective innings to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.Nolan Gorman added a two-run single for the Cardinals, who avoided a three-game sweep. Alec Burleson broke a 3-all tie with a two-run single in the fourth.Miguel Andujar homered for the Pirates, who had their five-game winning streak snapped. Pittsburgh was looking for its first three-game sweep in St. Louis since May 1991.Walker gave the Cardinals a 3-1 lead with his 14th homer in the third. He also doubled and scored in the seventh.“Every once in a while, I just get a pitch that I feel like I can hit,” Walker said. “Just recently, I've been a little more selective and wait for a specific thing that I want to look for. I'm just not swinging at everything.”Thompson (4-5) allowed three runs and seven hits on 92 pitches. He struck out six.Giovanny Gallegos earned his 10th save in 16 chances.Thompson rejoined the star...

PHOTOS: Tubing in Boulder Creek on Labor Day weekend

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:09:31 GMT

Inner tubers made their way down small rapids in their inner tubes in Boulder Creek near Eben G. Fine Park on Sept. 3, 2023 in Boulder.Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter.

Despite memorable opener, CU Buffs know they can be better

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:09:31 GMT

Colorado football players danced in the locker room and celebrated following Saturday’s thriller in Fort Worth, Texas.Buff Nation had plenty of reasons to party after a 45-42 upset of No. 17 TCU in the debut game for first-year head coach Deion Sanders.Not only did the Buffs kick off the Coach Prime era in style, but they quieted some doubters, and they weren’t shy about enjoying that aspect of the day.“Nobody believed is us,” said sophomore cornerback/receiver Travis Hunter. “The only people that believe us are the people in the facility.”Yet, even as the Buffs talked about the receipts they’ve kept, Sanders knew the game was far from perfect. It was a memorable day, but the Buffs (1-0) have a lot of work ahead as they prepare to face long-time rival Nebraska (0-1) on Saturday at Folsom Field (10 a.m., Fox).“I’m not gonna say it was fun,” Sanders said of Saturday’s win. “It was satisfying in the end. You’ve got to understand, the second time ticks off the clock, I’m ready for the n...

Arrest made in stabbing death of 84-year-old man in Whittier

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:09:31 GMT

Authorities with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on Sunday announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the stabbing death of an 84-year-old man in Whittier last week. Rolland Edward Alexander II was found stabbed to death in a home in the 15300 block of Goodhue Street around 3 p.m. Tuesday, but authorities believe he was killed the day before. The assailant allegedly ran to Alexander’s house after attacking another elderly man just blocks away. Rolland Alexander II is seen in an undated photo posted on Facebook. That victim’s son intervened and stopped that attack, but the suspect also went into Alexander’s house and allegedly killed him before stealing his truck, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities traced Alexander’s truck to Chino, where they found it abandoned. In both attacks, the man entered through an unlocked door, officials said. After learning of the murder, sheriff’s officials say homicide inve...

TMZ: Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell reportedly has days to live

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:09:31 GMT

(KRON) -- Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell is in hospice and has days to live, according to a TMZ report on Sunday. Per TMZ, Harwell's manager says the singer has about a week to live.Harwell, 56, has reached the final stage of liver failure, the report says. He had been battling medical complications for years, including issues with alcohol. ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ streams suddenly skyrocket — thanks to Filipinos Harwell has origins in the Bay Area. Smash Mouth was formed in the 1990s out of San Jose. Harwell announced his retirement in 2021 after a New York performance in which he was seen slurring his words, according to TMZ. Smash Mouth is best known for its hits in the early 2000s, such as "All Star" and "I'm A Believer." Both songs gained popularity after being featured in the 2001 film "Shrek."

DJ Uiagalelei’s 5 total TDs lead No. 18 Oregon St. to a 42-17 win over San Jose St.

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:09:31 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — DJ Uiagalelei looked once again looked like the heralded recruit who showed so much promise early in his career at Clemson in his debut for Oregon State.Uiagalelei got off to a fast start for his new team, throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more to lead No. 18 Oregon State to a 42-17 victory over San Jose State on Sunday.The former five-star recruit lost his starting job at Clemson late last season and transferred to Oregon State where he had a spectacular debut.“I had fun today,” he said. “It was exciting. It was just fun to be out there and be able to play football again.” Uiagalelei completed all three passes on his opening drive and capped it with a 1-yard TD run. He added a 14-yard TD pass to Jack Velling on his third drive and ran it in again from the 1 on the next possession to give Oregon State a 21-3 lead over the Spartans (0-2).He then added two deep strikes in the second half, a 31-yarder to Jeremiah Noga in the third quarter when ...

Juan Soto homers in 3rd straight game and the Padres beat the Giants a 3rd straight time, 4-0

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:09:31 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — This is how the San Diego Padres envisioned they’d be playing all season long. Unfortunately for them, it came a few months too late to likely make a difference.Juan Soto homered for the third straight game and Manny Machado also connected for the Padres, who beat San Francisco 4-0 on Sunday to win the final three games of a four-game series against the wild card-contending Giants. San Francisco dropped into a tie with Arizona, Miami and Cincinnati for the third wild-card spot.The Padres hit eight homers in the three wins against the Giants, including at least one each by their so-called big four of Soto, Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts.The Padres came into the season with World Series aspirations and talk of a parade after a stirring run to the NL Championship Series last fall and then beefing up their payroll to about $250 million, third-largest in the majors. But they’ve been a massive disappointment most of the year, struggling offens...