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Alameda High graduate Bryan Woo makes impressive start against SF Giants

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:52:29 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The rich tradition of Alameda baseball was on display at Oracle Park on Monday night, as Alameda High School graduate Bryan Woo was on the mound against the San Francisco Giants.The rookie right-hander for the Seattle Mariners was making just his sixth career big league start.He started the game with a 95-mph fastball blown right by Giants leadoff man LaMonte Wade Jr. It set the tone for a strong night from Woo, who fired a steady dose of mid-90s heaters to go with the occasional off-speed pitches as he tossed six innings, allowing just two runs on three hits and two walks, striking out seven.It was a masterful performance and it came with only one mistake.In the bottom of the fourth inning, Woo walked Michael Conforto to start the inning, recorded two quick outs and then went ahead 1-2 on Blake Sabol. His next pitch was a 95-mph fastball above the zone — a pitch the Giants had been swinging through all night — but this time Sabol smacked it about a...

4 people killed and 2 children injured in Philadelphia shooting, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:52:29 GMT

(CNN) — Four people were killed and two minors – ages 2 and 13 – were injured in a shooting Monday evening in southwestern Philadelphia, police said.A suspect was apprehended with an AR-style rifle, a handgun, a bulletproof vest, multiple ammunition magazines in the vest, and a scanner after the shooting that spanned several blocks in or around the Kingsessing neighborhood, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle M. Outlaw said.A second person – who may have picked up someone’s gun and returned fire – also was in custody, Outlaw said.Three of the four killed ranged in age from 20 to 59, police said. The age of the fourth wasn’t immediately available. Outlaw described the conditions of the wounded children as stable.Investigators don’t immediately know what led to the shooting, police said. About 50 spent shell casings litter the shooting scenes, Outlaw said.Earlier, police said eight people had been injured.At least 339 mass shooting...

Suspect wanted for stabbing at Levi's Stadium soccer game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:52:29 GMT

(KRON) -- A victim is recovering at a hospital after being stabbed at a Gold Cup soccer game at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, the Santa Clara Police Department confirmed.Police were called to the stadium at 8:47 p.m. for the reported stabbing near the seating area. SCPD said the victim was stabbed with a knife near their collarbone. Police did not provide an update on their condition. SCPD identified a suspect and a person of interest in connection with the stabbing. Man arrested on suspicion of stabbing his mother in San Jose The suspect was described as a Hispanic man between 25-35 years old with short, dark hair, a thin mustache and a thin beard. He was wearing a green Mexican National Team soccer jersey.The person of interest is a Hispanic woman with dark hair and a similar Mexican jersey. Image of a suspect and person of interest in connection to a stabbing from the Santa Clara Police Department. Images of both subjects are included in the story. Anyone who sees either person is...

Chow down and keep it down! Annual burger eating competition returns for the 14th year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:52:29 GMT

Forget about hot dogs. In D.C., the competitive eating competition that marks Independence Day involves lots and lots of Z-Burger burgers.At the Tenleytown Z-Burger, 12 contestants bellied up to tables with dozens of burgers and waited for the countdown to chow down during the 14th Annual Independence Burger Eating Competition.When the announcer said “go,” the eaters smooshed beef patties between two buns into their gaping maws, using water to get the chewed food down. Some placed their hands in front of their faces to keep the chewed-up mush in their mouths.“There is nothing like an old-fashioned burger eating contest,” said Peter Tabibian, owner of Z-Burger.He said six hundred burgers were cooked up for this event alone.Molly Schuyler downed 34 burgers to defend her title as the person with the most wins. This year marks her ninth first-place finish in the competition.“It’s really fun,” Schuyler said while holding a $2,000 prize check. A total of $6,500 in cash prizes went out to ...

What a settlement between Maryland’s Attorney General and CarMax means for car buyers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:52:29 GMT

A legal settlement will require CarMax, Inc to let Maryland consumers know the recall status of a vehicle before making a purchase.The settlement was announced by Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown’s office Monday.The Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General’s Office alleged that CarMax’s “failure to disclose the recall status” of vehicles for sale amounted to “an unfair and deceptive trade practice” in violation of the state’s consumer protection act.CarMax advertises “CarMax Certified Quality” of the vehicles it sells and states on its website that “125+” details are inspected on each vehicle.The Maryland Attorney General’s Office did say in its release that once the Consumer Protection Division began its investigation into CarMax’s claims about quality inspections, the company began including information regarding each vehicle’s recall status.On its website, CarMax notes that “anything that doesn’t meet our standards is repaire...

Saints’ tight end Moreau says his cancer is in ‘full remission’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:52:29 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints tight end Foster Moreau says he is in “full remission” from cancer that team doctors discovered in late March.“After a few tumultuous months, I’ve been blessed with the news that I am in full remission from Hodgkin Lymphoma!,” the 26-year-old Moreau posted on social media. “I’m so grateful to everyone who reached out to offer their love and support; our prayers were answered. From here I will continue to live my life as God intended.”Moreau’s signing with the Saints would have come with considerable fanfare in Louisiana even without the unusual and compelling circumstances surrounding his health. He grew up in New Orleans and played for LSU before the Las Vegas Raiders made him a fourth-round draft choice in 2019, when the club was based in Oakland.Now entering his fifth season, he was considering the possibility of continuing his pro football career in his home town when Dr. John Amoss, the Saints’ team physician, noticed an enlarged lymph node in Moreau’s...

Un grupo de religiosas brasileras salió de Nicaragua hacia El Salvador, tras allanamiento de su sede

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:52:29 GMT

(CNN Español) — Un grupo de monjas brasileras de la organización Fraternidad Pobres de Jesucristo anunció este lunes a través de un comunicado que continuará su servicio desde El Salvador, luego de siete años de cumplir labores religiosas y humanitarias en Nicaragua.Varios defensores de derechos humanos y allegados a las religiosas denunciaron este domingo que la Policía de Nicaragua allanó el lugar donde ellas habitaban. Incluso pidieron respeto a su integridad.Según dijo una fuente de la iglesia católica a CNN, todo es a consecuencia de que el gobierno no está renovando los documentos de residencia a misioneros extranjeros.CNN solicitó una reacción del gobierno de Nicaragua, sin respuesta aún.Régimen de Daniel Ortega acusa a la iglesia católica de Nicaragua de formar parte de una red de lavado de dineroLa organización Fraternidad Pobres de Jesucristo, movimiento que nació en Brasil y tiene presencia en una docena de países, se caracteriza por gestionar alimentos y la cobertu...

“Siento mucho no haber podido salvarte”: novia de Ryan Mallett, exjugador de la NFL, escribe una emotiva despedida en Facebook

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:52:29 GMT

(CNN) — La novia de Ryan Mallett, exmariscal de campo de la NFL y quien murió la semana pasada aparentemente ahogado en una playa de Florida, dijo que trató por todos los medios de salvarlo.“Confío en que Dios tiene un plan para todo, pero no creo que alguna vez pueda entender por qué sucedió esto”, escribió Madison Carter en Facebook.“Siento mucho no haber podido salvarte, y espero que sepas cuánto lo intenté”, añadió.Muere Ryan Mallett, exmariscal de campo de la NFL, aparentemente ahogado en FloridaLos socorristas acudieron a una playa tras informes de que un grupo de personas en el agua tenía dificultades para llegar a la orilla, dijo la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Okaloosa.Mallett formaba parte del grupo y estaba bajo el agua cuando el personal de emergencia lo sacó, según la oficina del sheriff. No respiraba cuando llegó a la orilla, dijeron las autoridades.Carter describió a Mallett como una persona talentosa, dedicada y apasionada.“L...

Mariners rookie Bryan Woo’s grandparents have plenty to celebrate watching grandson pitch

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:52:29 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo’s grandparents are about to celebrate 64 years of marriage, John having recently turned 93 and Nancy 85.They had plenty of reason to hold a family party a little bit earlier than their July 19th anniversary: Their grandson Bryan took the mound starting for Seattle in the interleague series opener at San Francisco on Monday night, right across the bay from where the rookie right-hander grew up and attended Alameda High. “I usually just like the peanuts and Cracker Jacks,” a smiling John Woo said between innings in a large suite at Oracle Park filled with some 30 family members and a few dear friends — his first time at the waterfront ballpark. “It is (special). I am so impressed, this is the first time and with a grandson pitching, you can’t beat that.”Woo had a huge contingent of friends, coaches and old teammates scattered throughout the sellout crowd, too, many of whom wore their high school jerseys and cheered more for t...

Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. is first to hit 20 homers, steal 40 bases and drive in 50 before break

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:52:29 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Nobody has had a first half of the season like Ronald Acuña Jr.Atlanta’s four-time All-Star outfielder made history Monday night by becoming the first player to reach 20 home runs, 40 stolen bases and 50 RBIs before the All-Star break.“Special player,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said after Atlanta extended its winning streak to nine straight and moved 30 games over .500 by beating the Cleveland Guardians 4-2.The 25-year-old Acuña is also just the third player to hit 20 homers and steal 40 bases in the first 84 games, joining Rickey Henderson (1990) and Eric Davis (1986).Before the game, Acuña was named NL Player of the Month for June, the second time he’s won the award this season. In the third inning, Acuña extended his hitting streak to 14 games before swiping his 40th base, the most he’s had in a season. He stole 37 in 2019.Acuña appeared to injure his right shoulder while making a headfirst slide. He stayed on the ground for a few moments bef...