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SF Giants, D-backs will pit top two starters against each other in pivotal series with playoff implications

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:45:51 GMT

DENVER — Battling his bothersome hip, Alex Cobb has had his past two starts pushed back. But the 35-year-old right-hander remains on track to start the Giants’ first game Tuesday in Arizona, and with Logan Webb lined up behind him, San Francisco will have its top two arms going in its two most important games of the season.“I love the fact that those guys are pitching in Arizona,” manager Gabe Kapler said before Sunday’s series finale against the Rockies.Before getting to Arizona, Kapler’s squad had to win Sunday to avoid being swept in a four-game series against last-place Colorado.“I want to win today’s game,” he said. “It’s a pretty important one too.”The two-game series in Arizona looms large, though arguably less so than when they made the decision to push Cobb’s start back. Nobody inside the organization envisioned losing the next three games to the Rockies, dropping them 2½ games back of Arizona, Miami and Cincinnati...

Sonoma Sheriff's helicopter finds bridge jumper on way to recover Pacifica body

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:45:51 GMT

(BCN) -- A Sonoma County Sheriff's Office helicopter crew had a grisly Friday evening. After being called around 6 p.m. to assist with the recovery of a body near a rocky cliff in Pacifica, the helicopter was heading south when the crew discovered there was a water rescue taking place around the Golden Gate Bridge, the vicinity of which the helicopter was flying. Sheriff's officials said someone jumped from the bridge and was last seen in the water about four minutes earlier. 3 armed suspects rob teens of cellphone at Millbrae high school: sheriff According to Sonoma County Sheriff's Office social media, the crew located the subject in the water "within 30 seconds" of hearing the dispatch call. The subject didn't appear to be conscious, and the outgoing tide was pulling him toward the ocean. The Sonoma crew hovered over the site until a nearby Coast Guard lifeboat could recover the jumper, who was pronounced dead. The helicopter continued to Pacifica, wher...

1 person arrested at Concord DUI checkpoint

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:45:51 GMT

(KRON) -- The Concord Police Department positioned a DUI checkpoint at Willow Pass Road and Mt. Diablo Street from 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. on September 16. One person out of the 489 vehicles contacted was arrested for DUI.According to the Concord PD, checkpoint locations are based on a history of crashes and DUI arrests. Concord police say the checkpoint's purpose is to “promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired, not to make arrests.”  Former NFL player missing, mother found dead in Illinois creek Lt. Gregory Rodriguez emphasizes the reasoning for the DUI checkpoint and keeping the traveling public safe.“The safety of our community is and always will be our mission,” Lt. Rodriguez said prior to conducting the checkpoint. “We are looking for impaired drivers because driving under the influence is dangerous and puts others on the road at risk.” Concord Police Department advises that impaired driving is not only from alcohol. Prescription medications or ov...

Tarleton State receiver Jaden Smith discharged from hospital after scary injury at Texas Tech

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:45:51 GMT

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Tarleton State said receiver Jaden Smith was discharged from the hospital and back home Sunday, a day after a scary scene in which he was taken off the field mobilized on a stretcher.“We have great news to share! Jaden Smith was discharged from the hospital overnight and has returned to Stephenville with members of our athletic training staff! Thank you Texan Nation and Red Raider fans for your prayers and well wishes,” the school posted on social media Sunday.Smith was hurt in the fourth quarter of the Texans’ 41-3 loss at Texas Tech on Saturday night. He was down near the goal line for several minutes after a play while being treated by trainers from both teams. He was stabilized on a stretcher before being put on a motorized cart.The FCS school said afterward that Smith was transported to the hospital for further evaluation but had full neurological function. Smith gave a thumbs-up with both hands as the cart was driving off the field.“He was moving ev...

College Football Corner: Terps and Dukes emerge unscathed after another wild weekend

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:45:51 GMT

Maryland tight end Corey Dyches (2) leaps with the ball between Virginia cornerback Dre Walker (6) and linebacker James Jackson during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)(AP/Nick Wass) Maryland tight end Corey Dyches (2) leaps with the ball between Virginia cornerback Dre Walker (6) and linebacker James Jackson during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)(AP/Nick Wass) Dave Preston is an AP Top 25 voter. See his latest rankings online here.I have long maintained that September, and the appendix-like “week zero” in August, is college football’s...

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook endures the home boos and keeps the Tigers on an unbeaten roll

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:45:51 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri quarterback Brady Cook spent most of last season playing through a shoulder injury so severe it required offseason surgery. Yet because he never whimpered or complained, few outside the program even knew what he had to endure.All most people saw was Cook’s play fall short far too often.So over time, the kid from St. Louis — the one who grew up dreaming of playing for the Tigers — became the whipping boy of fans pining for their program to return to prominence. Every mistake made was magnified, every failure of the team foisted upon him, and the drum beat for coach Eli Drinkwitz to turn to highly touted recruit Sam Horn grew.At one point Saturday, before playing No. 15 Kansas State, some in a sea of yellow even booed their starting quarterback.Cook answered them with the best performance of his career.Despite spraining his knee late in the first half, Cook shredded the Wildcats’ secondary, throwing for 356 yards and two scores. And in the fin...

Teen dies after vehicle crashes through several yards in Lakewood

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:45:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A 17-year-old died in a crash shortly after midnight Sunday in Lakewood, according to police.The crash happened in the area of South Jellison Court and West Kentucky Drive.The Lakewood Police Department said a vehicle went through several fences and yards before hitting the side of a house.No one was inside the home at the time of the crash.Police said the driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.Investigators did not believe anyone else was in the vehicle when the crash happened, and no other injuries were reported.LPD said the crash was under investigation.

Colorado star Travis Hunter taken to hospital during game after late hit vs CSU

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:45:51 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The University of Colorado rallied for the win over Colorado State on Saturday night but lost two-way star Travis Hunter when he was taken to a hospital for an evaluation during the third quarter at Folsom Field.The school didn't immediately announce the reason Hunter was ruled out and transported to a hospital, but he absorbed an illegal hit to his midsection in the second quarter on an incompletion at the Colorado sideline. Denver Broncos face Washington Commanders: TV channel, time, what to know Coach Deion Sanders had no update after the game other than to say, the “first thing I heard is he's going to be out a few weeks.”Hunter had played almost every snap for the Buffs this season, playing wide receiver on offense and cornerback on defense.“The bad thing about losing Travis,” said defensive back Shilo Sanders, “it's like you're losing two players at once.”The Rams were whistled for two fouls on the play when Hunter got hit. Safety Henry Blackburn was fl...

Top 25 songs in Denver on Shazam this week: Sept. 15, 2023

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:45:51 GMT

Hip-hop and R&B music are powerful forces, even within the vast tapestry of America's musical genres. The catchy hooks and emotionally charged lyrics have woven seamlessly into the U.S. cultural narrative, encapsulating moments that resonate with millions. The current charts, showcasing popular tracks such as Doja Cat's "Paint the Town Red" and Luke Combs' rendition of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" are either squarely in the category or borrow from the genre, featuring smooth intros that ease listeners into the groove.The nation has always had a rich musical history, with diverse beats marking different eras. But there are certain tracks and moments, like Billie Eilish's stirring "What Was I Made For?" from "Barbie" that become indelibly etched in the collective consciousness. But not every listener can keep track of every hit, so the question often arises: "What's that song?" It could very well be "Bipolar," a heartfelt song of lost loves by Peso Pluma, Jasiel Nuñez, and Junior H....

2 hospitalized after driver hits motor scooter in Miami in apparent hit-and-run

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:45:51 GMT

Police are searching for the driver who, they said, struck a motor scooter overnight in Miami in what they described as an apparent hit-and-run, sending a man and a woman to the hospital.City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash along the 2200 block of Southwest Eighth Street, just after 3:45 a.m., Sunday.First responders arrived to find the injured victims. Officials said they were thrown from the scooter on impact,Paramedics transported both patients to Ryder Trauma Center in serious condition.Detectives are attempting to determine the circumstances surrounding this crash and the driver involved. If you have any information on this incident that could help police, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.