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Back in San Francisco, Bruce Bochy reminisces on storied SF Giants tenure

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:27:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — It’s rare to see a crowd gathered around the visiting dugout before first pitch. But for Bruce Bochy, fans arrived early toting signs and cheering his name hoping to catch their beloved former manager’s attention Friday night. Then they gave him a long standing ovation when Bochy was announced with starting lineup.For the first time since 2019, Bochy was back at Oracle Park. For the first time since 2006, his last with the San Diego Padres before joining the Giants in 2007, Bochy managed from the visitor’s dugout.“I’ve had some rough games here, too. I’ll add that,” he said. ‘Who Let the Dogs Out,’ heard that a couple times here.”That’s a throwback: In the early days of then-Pac Bell Park, when the Giants led at the top of the ninth, the speakers would blast funeral bells leading into a rousing rendition of the Baha Men’s classic song. It serves as a reminder of how much of baseball’s...

Outside Lands closes SOMA tent for 'safety' of festival audience

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:27:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The SOMA Tent, one of the stages at Outside Lands, closed Friday afternoon for the "safety of our festival audience," the music festival tweeted. The stage will be closed for the remainder of the night.SOMA Tent was closed due to a "necessary repair" that was needed to be made on the stage, Outside Lands said in a statement. MISS DRE, NALA and Disco Lines were the scheduled performers for the SOMA Tent. That stage is one of eight stages at Outside Lands.Friday is Day 1 of the three-day music festival at Golden Gate Park. Outside Lands is expected to draw roughly 75,000 spectators per day.We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused our guests and our artists. We'll provide updates when they become availableOutside LandsThis is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Maui fire fatalities rise to 67

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:27:52 GMT

HONOLULU (KHON2) - Maui County officials continue recovery efforts in Lahaina after the devastating fires that destroyed a large part of the town.UPDATE: 8/11/23Maui officials confirmed Friday afternoon an additional 12 fatalities in the Lahaina fires. That raises the total to 67. The number stood at 55 for most of the day.Three fires remain burning in the Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui areas. Maui County provided the following update on firefighting efforts at 3 p.m.:Lahaina fire 85% containedPulehu/Kihei fire 80% containedUpcountry Maui fire 50% containedUPDATE: 8/10/23 As of Thursday morning, Maui officials said that the Lahaina fire was 80% contained. Maui Fires: How to find missing, how to help, what you need to know "These past few days the resolve of our families, businesses and visitors have been tested like never before in our lifetime. With lives lost and properties dissemated, we are grieving with each other during this inconsolable time."Maui Mayor Richard Bissen&...

40 cats rescued in Loudon Co. pet hoarding investigation, shelter asks for donations

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:27:52 GMT

After a pet hoarding investigation, 40 cats were removed from a house with unsafe living conditions by Loudon County Animal Services earlier this month. The Virginia shelter was already overwhelmed with surrendered cats and has set up additional emergency housing to accommodate the rescued cats.LCAS conducted a welfare check at a Sterling residence on Aug. 1 and found multiple cats inside and outside the home, according to a news release. Officers said the cats were being kept in conditions consistent with severe hoarding that were a direct threat “to their life, health and safety,” including numerous surfaces in the home being covered in feces and urine.“Ammonia readings in the home were significantly elevated beyond safe levels for prolonged exposure for both humans and animals,” wrote the animal shelter in a statement.The cats’ previous owner was issued an indefinite ban on pet ownership and fined $7,141 in restitution costs during a civil hearing he...

Alford’s 79-yard punt return TD helps Falcons to a 19-3 win over Dolphins in preseason opener

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:27:52 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dee Alford scored on a 79-yard punt return, Breon Borders returned one of Atlanta’s three interceptions for a score and the Falcons defeated the Miami Dolphins 19-3 in the teams’ preseason opener Friday night.Facing a Dolphins special teams unit that was among the NFL’s worst in 2022, Alford broke multiple tackles for the touchdown with 4:36 left in the game.On Miami’s next possession, Skylar Thompson was intercepted by Borders on a throw that was too high for Chris Coleman. Borders returned the pick 26 yards for a touchdown. Yunghoo Koo then missed his second extra-point attempt of the game.Atlanta’s Logan Woodside was 14 of 22 with 146 yards.Desmond Ridder, the Falcons’ projected starter, didn’t play. Ridder, who as a rookie started Atlanta’s final four games last season, has impressed teammates and coaches with his poise and command in his second training camp as he looks to end the Falcons’ streak of five strai...

Liberty top Sky 89-73 and win fifth straight to match franchise record with 23rd victory

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:27:52 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the New York Liberty beat the Chicago Sky 89-73 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory.New York (23-6) equaled the franchise record for victories in a season, matching the 2015 team. “It’s pretty cool, I didn’t know that,” Liberty coach Sandy Brondello said. “I think we won five in a row for the first time this year, so that was nice. I didn’t want to bring that up and jinx us. We had big goals coming in, and continue to grow.”While New York clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by virtue of a few other teams losing, Chicago (12-17) is currently sitting in eighth place in the standings. The game was tied at 14 before New York scored 12 straight points, including back-to-back 3-pointers by Betnijah Laney. The Liberty led 28-16 after the end of the first. New York held a 57-53 advantage late in the third quarter before scoring seven of the final nine points of the period.The Liberty kept the m...

‘Fernandomania’ lives again at Dodger Stadium with retirement of Valenzuela’s jersey

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:27:52 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Fernandomania” broke out again 42 years after first taking hold at Dodger Stadium and spreading nationwide. The Dodgers retired Fernando Valenzuela’s No. 34 jersey on Friday night before hosting the Colorado Rockies. His number was cut into the center-field grass and stenciled in white on the back of the mound.“It’s very emotional,” Valenzuela told a crowded room of English and Spanish-language media before the ceremony. “I never expected it.”Retired pitcher and current broadcaster Orel Hershiser and retired Dodger Manny Mota lifted off a blue cloth to reveal Valenzuela’s number high above the field.Fans, some wearing sombreros, were on their feet cheering, along with Valenzuela’s children and grandchildren. He held hands with wife Linda as they walked down the left-field line to watch the unveiling.Earlier, a mariachi band broke out in music and song as Valenzuela was introduced and walked from the dugout to the stage set up in front of t...

Mayfield takes another step to follow Brady in the Buccaneers’ 27-17 preseason loss to the Steelers

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:27:52 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield continued his bid to follow Tom Brady as Tampa Bay’s starting quarterback and jumpstart his career with a solid, if not overly impressive preseason debut for the Buccaneers in a 27-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday night.The competition between the 2018 No. 1 overall pick and Kyle Trask to win the starting job that opened when Brady retired after last season has been described as too close to call.Mayfield posted better statistics in 1½ quarters against the Steelers, however it’s always difficult to assess performances in outings during which starters from both teams play sparingly while coaching staffs take extended looks at backups and young players hoping to make the final roster.Steelers starter Kenny Pickett, who worked one series, completed six of seven passes for 70 yards on a 10-play, 83-yard drive and finished with a 33-yard TD throw to George Pickens.Pickett was sharp, but the Bucs only started one regular on defense...

Morton untouched despite career-high 7 walks as the Braves beat the Mets again, 7-0

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:27:52 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Eddie Rosario had three RBIs and Charlie Morton won despite issuing seven walks — his most in 345 career starts — over five-plus innings as the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 7-0 on Friday night.Austin Riley finished a triple shy of the cycle and had two RBIs for the major league-leading Braves, who are 6-1 this year against the Mets and need one more win to clinch the season series for the sixth straight season. Atlanta is 57-36 versus New York since 2018.Ozzie Albies added a run-scoring single for the Braves.Morton (11-10) gave up three hits and struck out four. He had just one 1-2-3 inning but limited the Mets to one hit in 11 at-bats with runners on. The 39-year-old right-hander became the 11th starting pitcher in big league history to throw five scoreless innings while walking at least seven.Morton is the third starting pitcher this season to win while walking seven, joining Jack Flaherty (April 1) and Dylan Cease (Aug. 7).Morton entered Friday having wal...

Lions beat Giants 21-16 on undrafted rookie Adrian Martinez’s late QB sneak

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:27:52 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Adrian Martinez scored on a 1-yard quarterback sneak with 1:51 left to give the Detroit Lions a 21-16 preseason victory over the New York Giants on Friday night.After Graham Gano’s third field goal gave the Giants a 16-14 lead with 7:59 to play, Martinez led the Lions on a 69-yard drive. New York stopped former Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. twice from the 1, but Martinez — an undrafted rookie who had 49 TD runs in 45 college games for Nebraska and Kansas State — dived over the goal line for the score.Tommy DeVito’s desperation pass was intercepted by Brandon Joseph to clinch the game.Giants cornerback Deonte Banks, the 24th overall pick in April, had one tackle in limited action.Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit’s top draft pick, carried the ball six times for 19 yards and had an 18-yard reception. Jack Campbell, the Lions’ second pick of the first round, made four tackles.The Lions received the opening kickoff and were behind after 85 seconds. Jason Pin...