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Twins hoping to get a number of key contributors back in September

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:07 GMT

When the Twins host Cleveland on Tuesday night at Target Field, the game will have important implications for the standings. It is, after all, one of six remaining games remaining this season between the top two teams in the American League Central.But what will come before Tuesday night’s game will be nearly as important — this for the Twins’ hopes of making a deep run in the postseason.In the hours before the 6:40 p.m. game, reliever Jorge Alcala, who has been sidelined since May with a forearm extensor strain, will throw live batting practice. Alex Kirilloff, out with a shoulder strain since late July, will hit off him, and Byron Buxton, rehabbing a hamstring strain, is expected to, as well.How that goes will be important for all three, who are among a group of players that hope to return in September and play a role down the stretch run.“These rehab players that we have are really good baseball players and we have an opportunity to make our roster even better by getting some of ...

Man dies after early Sunday shooting in downtown Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:07 GMT

A man has died following a early Sunday morning shooting in downtown Denver, according to police.At 3:16 a.m., Denver police tweeted that it was investigating a shooting in the area of 22nd and Lawrence streets where one person was sent a hospital. The man shot was “pronounced deceased on scene” in an update Sunday afternoon.UPDATE: The victim, an adult male, was pronounced deceased on scene. The Office of the Medical Examiner will release the identity of the victim. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact @CrimeStoppersCO at 720-913-STOP(7867). #Denver— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) August 27, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Denver police ask for public’s help in finding suspect connected to fatal shooting Crime and Public Safety | Aurora man killed after confronting scooter thieves Crime and Public Safety | Aurora officers shoot, kill man after alleged armed con...

Police investigate ‘suspicious’ disappearance of Fairfield woman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:07 GMT

Sunday marks one week since Erica Brown, a 36-year-old Fairfield resident, was last seen at her home. The Fairfield Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in finding Brown, and said in a recent advisory that her disappearance is being investigated as “suspicious in nature.”Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Attorney: Man convicted of Kristin Smart’s murder is attacked in prison Crime and Public Safety | Woman — and her mobile home — washed away in Hilary flood Crime and Public Safety | Coroner confirms human remains belong to missing Saratoga teen Crime and Public Safety | Missing Sierra Nevada hiker found dead; wife saw his tracking dot stop moving Crime and Public Safety | In aftermath of Hilary, San Bernardino Mountains resident remains missing as search of river continues Brown’s boyfriend is considered a person of interest in the case. The police are e...

Southbound lanes on Hwy 101 in Marin to be closed starting Monday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:07 GMT

(BCN) -- As many as three lanes of southbound U.S. Highway 101 will be closed in Sausalito and Mill Valley beginning at 5 p.m. Monday for work on the Richardson Bridge, Caltrans said. The lane closures will extend from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. each day through Thursday, Caltrans said in a statement Saturday. The work involves replacing the existing asphalt concrete bridge deck surface with new concrete, Caltrans said.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc. All rights reserved.

Roberto Mancini appointed Saudi Arabia coach 2 weeks after quitting job in charge of Italy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:07 GMT

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Roberto Mancini was appointed Saudi Arabia coach on Sunday, just two weeks after the European Championship-winning manager surprisingly left his job in charge of Italy.The Saudi Arabian soccer federation says Mancini has been given a four-year contract. His first matches in charge will be against Costa Rica on Sept. 8 and South Korea four days later — both are friendly games.Italian media reported that Mancini’s contract is worth 25 million euros ($27 million) a year, and that the 58-year-old will be presented to the media at a news conference on Monday.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/SoccerSource

La selección femenina de EEUU apoya a Jenni Hermoso y exige acabar con el acoso laboral

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:07 GMT

CHICAGO – La selección femenina de Estados Unidos manifestó su apoyo a la futbolista española Jenni Hermoso por el beso que recibió del presidente de la Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF), Luis Rubiales, y destacó que “las mujeres se merecen condiciones laborables sanas” y sin “acoso”.“En el Día de la igualdad de las mujeres y en cualquier otro día, apoyamos a las jugadoras. Celebrar el proceso es una victoria vacía si la seguridad laboral sigue siendo una batalla. Las mujeres merecen tener condiciones de trabajo sanas, sin acosos”, escribió la selección femenina de Estados Unidos en una nota en ‘X’ (antes Twitter). La FIFA suspende al presidente de Federación Española tras beso en la boca a futbolista en el Mundial Hermoso asegura que “en ningún momento” fue consensual beso con Rubiales “Apoyamos a Jenni Hermoso, las jugadoras españolas, y todas las futbolistas po...

Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette leaves game after 5 innings with sore right quadriceps

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:07 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette left Sunday’s game against Cleveland after five innings because of a sore right quadriceps.Bichette returned Aug. 19 after missing 16 games because of right knee tendinitis. Toronto went 8-8 without him.Bichette grounded out to second base in the fifth and did not run hard to first. Santiago Espinal took over at shortstop in the top of the sixth.Bichette went 0 for 3 before departing. He came in leading the AL with 152 hits this season.Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman left in the sixth when Whit Merrifield hit for him. Cavan Biggio moved from second to third, Davis Schneider moved from left field to second base, and Merrifield went in to left.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource

Browns’ Grant has a season-ending injury and Ward has a concussion. Goodwin is back from blood clots

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:07 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jakeem Grant Sr.’s inspiring comeback with the Browns came to an abrupt, painful stop.Grant, who was signed last year to fix Cleveland’s return game, will miss his second straight season with an injury after hurting his right knee on the opening kickoff in Saturday’s exhibition game in Kansas City.Grant had worked his way back from an Achilles tendon tear only to suffer another major injury the first time he touched the ball for Cleveland in a game. He signed a three-year, $10 million contract as a free agent in 2022.“Very disappointed for Jakeem,” coach Kevin Stefanski said Sunday on a Zoom call. “To see a guy that worked so hard to come back from the previous injuries. I just marvel at his strength and I know his teammates do as well, so that’s a tough one. We had high hopes for Jakeem.”The team placed Grant on injured reserve.The 31-year-old had been making progress in training camp and was poised to handle return duties this season before getti...

Dolphins extend DT Zach Sieler through 2026 season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:07 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins signed defensive tackle Zach Sieler to a contract extension through the 2026 season, they announced Sunday.Since joining the team off waivers in 2019, Sieler has appeared in 53 games with 33 starts. The 27-year-old has totaled 10 sacks and three forced fumbles for the Dolphins.Last season, Sieler finished tied for fifth among all NFL defensive tackles with a career-high 70 tackles.He is dealing with a minor injury that Miami coach Mike McDaniel called “not anything serious.” He missed Saturday’s preseason finale against Jacksonville.Sieler had been set to become a free agent after this season.The Dolphins also had been hoping to sign defensive tackle Christian Wilkins to a contract extension. Wilkins is entering the fifth year of his rookie deal and has not participated in team drills or preseason games amid contract negotiations. He will get $10.7 million this season, according to Spotrac.com.“When Christian tells me he is ready to go, ...

Thomas, Bonner power Sun to 83-68 victory over Sparks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:18:07 GMT

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Alyssa Thomas scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, DeWanna Bonner moved into seventh place on the all-time scoring list and the Connecticut Sun pulled away in the second half for an 83-68 victory over Los Angeles on Sunday, snapping the Sparks’ six-game win streak.Thomas sank 6 of 11 shots from the floor and 5 of 6 free throws for Connecticut (24-11), which has already clinched a playoff berth. Thomas has 25 double-doubles this season. She added eight assists. Bonner scored 12 points to break a tie with Sue Bird. Bonner has 6,815 career points. She also had eight rebounds.Azurá Stevens finished with 17 points to lead Los Angeles (15-19). The Sparks currently hold the final playoff spot, leading Chicago by two games with the Sky playing at the Seattle Storm later Sunday.Stevens scored eight points to help the Sparks take a 20-19 lead into the second quarter.Thomas had 12 points by halftime for the Sun, who shot nearly 61% from the floor (17 of 28) ...