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A’s swept by Dodgers as bullpen falls apart after rookies’ HRs

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:10:55 GMT

By JOE REEDY | AP Sports WriterLOS ANGELES  — Freddie Freeman is dialed in at the right time as the Los Angeles Dodgers picked up a much-needed series sweep.The All-Star first baseman had three hits and continued his torrid pace at the plate Thursday night as the Dodgers beat the Oakland Athletics 8-2.Freeman, second in the majors with a .341 batting average, has gone 32 for 63 (.508) since July 17. He hit two doubles, extending his major league-lead to 40, before leading off the eighth with a solo shot to right field for his 22nd homer of the season.“He has a calmness and peace. He’s playing MVP-caliber baseball,” manager Dave Roberts said. “Whether it is hitting a double the other way vs. a lefty, a home run to the pull side, making a great play defensively. I can’t praise him enough.”Miguel Rojas and Amed Rosario both drove in two runs as the Dodgers completed their first-three game sweep over the Athletics. They have gone 11-2 against the AL West this season.Julio Urías (8-6) bo...

Forward progress stopped on 66-acre fire in South Bay

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:10:55 GMT

(KRON) -- A fire in the South Bay has grown to 66 acres and is threatening multiple structures, Cal Fire said Wednesday. Forward progress on the fire has been stopped and it is 60% contained. The fire is at Clayton Road and Via de la Vista, which is east of San Jose. Fire officials reported the fire on Twitter at 2:56 p.m. Approximately 70 San Jose Fire Department personnel are at the scene and a unified command has been established with Cal Fire, according to SJFD. The fire has been dubbed the "Clayton Fire." Seventy San Jose firefighters are at the scene. This is a developing story. Stick with us for updates.

Man sentenced in connection with woman's fentanyl overdose death

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:10:55 GMT

(BCN) -- A Santa Rosa man has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in the overdose death of a 23-year-old woman, according to the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office. Chase Kirby, 28, admitted he supplied fentanyl to the victim, Ruby Torrens, in September 2021. He pleaded no contest to a felony charge of committing involuntary manslaughter, prosecutors said Thursday. Prosecutors said the charge stemmed from a 911 call placed by Torrens' kin when they discovered both her and Kirby unconscious inside a vehicle parked on the family's property. Boy paralyzed after shot on Oakland freeway Kirby overdosed on methamphetamine while Torrens overdosed on fentanyl, prosecutors said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene while Kirby was transported to Petaluma Valley Hospital, where he recovered. An autopsy ruled that Torrens died of acute fentanyl intoxication, according to the District Attorney's Office. Investigators learned Kirby provided the victim with fent...

Alexey Navalny: su vida en datos

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:10:55 GMT

(CNN) — Este es un vistazo a los datos más importantes sobre Alexey Navalny (a veces se escribe Alexei, Aleksei), líder de la oposición en Rusia y crítico del Kremlin.Datos personalesFecha de nacimiento: 4 de junio de 1976Lugar de nacimiento: Butyn, Unión SoviéticaNombre de nacimiento: Alexey Anatolyevich Navalny (a veces se escribe Alexei, Aleksei)Padre: Anatoly Navalny, exoficial militar y dueño de una fábrica de canastas tejidasMadre: Lyudmila Navalnaya, dueña de una fábrica de canastas tejidasEsposa: Yulia (Alexandrovich) Navalnaya (2000-actual)Hijos: Daria y ZakharEducación: Universidad Rusa de la Amistad de los Pueblos, derecho mercantil,1998; asistió a la Academia Estatal de Finanzas, 1999-2001Otros datos de la vida de Alexey NavalnyHa sido un destacado organizador de protestas callejeras y ha denunciado la corrupción en el gobierno y las empresas de Rusia a través de las redes sociales, incluidos su blog LiveJournal y el sitio web RosPil.Dice que defiende sus anteriore...

Dixie Group: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:10:55 GMT

DALTON, Ga. (AP) — DALTON, Ga. (AP) — The Dixie Group Inc. (DXYN) on Friday reported a loss of $1.7 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Dalton, Georgia-based company said it had a loss of 12 cents. Losses, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, came to 11 cents per share.The floor covering company posted revenue of $74 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DXYN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DXYNSource

Police investigating skeletal remains strewn along Long Island coast have identified another victim, first found in 1996

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:10:55 GMT

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (AP) — Police investigating skeletal remains strewn along Long Island coast have identified another victim, first found in 1996.Source

Days after his wedding, Jalen Brunson is on the court with USA Basketball.

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:10:55 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jalen Brunson could be on his honeymoon right now. He’s playing for his country instead.Let this serve as incredible proof of how badly Brunson wanted to play for USA Basketball at the FIBA World Cup that starts later this month: He and his now-wife moved their wedding to make it happen. Instead of getting married on Sept. 2, as was the plan, Brunson and Ali Marks got married this past Saturday.And on Thursday, Brunson was going through his first practice with the World Cup team. The honeymoon will wait. There’s a gold medal to chase first.“There was really no convincing,” Brunson said. “I asked her. Shakingly, asked her. It was actually a very easy kind of transition. Everything worked out, actually easier than expected.”When U.S. coach Steve Kerr called Brunson a couple of months ago and popped the question about playing for USA Basketball this summer, the answer came quickly. Brunson said yes without even giving it a second thought.There was one teeny-tiny issue:...

Investigation underway after worker death at Port Everglades

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:10:55 GMT

A worker has died following an incident at Port Everglades. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue arrived at the scene, located at 2600 Eisenhower Blvd., Friday morning. According to reports, the worker was atop a silo and was injured by machinery. Rescue crews are attempting to bring the body down from the silo. No other injuries were reported.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson surprises UFC fighter Themba Gorimbo in Miami after inspired by his $7 journey

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:10:55 GMT

Themba Gorimbo, the dedicated UFC fighter known for his relentless commitment to training, has traded the gym floors for a new place to call his own, all thanks to an unexpected act of kindness from his idol, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.Themba, got to meet him when Johnson flew to Florida to meet him. Johnson, often referred to as “The Rock,” had initially told planned to meet up with his friend, Jay, at his Miami apartment. Little did Gorimbo know that this meetup would lead to a life-changing moment. Upon arriving at the location, Johnson was met with a heartwarming surprise — framed family photos adorned the walls, and the realization struck that this was no ordinary apartment; it was Gorimbo’s new residence.In a YouTube video, Gorimbo can be heard saying, “Isn’t that cool? Is that like Sadio Mane? Oh, it’s my family, oh my god.” Johnson, clearly moved by the significance of the occasion, responded, “I don’t know any...

Watch: Ukrainian drone attacks Russian Black Sea naval base, Moscow says

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:10:55 GMT

Ukrainian drones targeted a Russian naval base near the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk on Friday, according to Moscow’s defense ministry.In a statement, the ministry said two uncrewed drones had attacked the base, but were “detected and destroyed” by Russian ships guarding the harbor before they could damage any infrastructure. There were no casualties, according to local authorities.But footage shared widely on Telegram appeared to show a Russian warship damaged and listing in the water after the attack, seeming to undermine Moscow’s insistence that it had repelled the attack. Footage shared widely on Telegram appears to show a drone striking a Russian warship during an attack on a naval base near the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk today. https://t.co/77dGSrgqC9POLITICO has not been able to independently verify the footage. pic.twitter.com/SfDK2JsZEF— POLITICOEurope (@POLITICOEurope) August 4, 2023Novorossiysk is one of Russia’s main B...