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Woman hospitalized after being struck by lightning while walking dog in Boston

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:52 GMT

State police were called to Savin Hill Beach in Boston on Saturday after a woman who was walking her dog was critically injured in a lightning strike, officials said.Troopers from the State Police-South Boston Barracks responded to the beach at 3:35 p.m. and found the woman, a 31-year-old Dorchester resident, seriously injured. She was taken to Boston Medical Center, where she remains in critical condition. The woman was walking her dog, Bruce, along the boardwalk at the beach when she stopped to speak to another walker, a 49-year-old woman. While they were speaking, a lightning bolt struck the area where they were standing, throwing both women into the air, state police said.The 31-year-old woman was thrown onto the beach and was unresponsive. Witnesses called 911 and began performing CPR.The 49-year-old was thrown in a different direction by the force of the blast but is not believed to have been struck by the actual lightning. That woman indicated that she would make her own arra...

Orioles hang on to beat Red Sox 13-12 for 7th straight win as McCann homers twice

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:52 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Yenier Cano retired Enmanuel Valdéz on a game-ending flyout that stranded the tying run on third as Boston’s ninth-inning rally fell short, and the Baltimore Orioles hung on to beat the Red Sox 13-12 Saturday behind a pair of James McCann home runs for their seventh straight win.Closing in on its first postseason berth in seven years, the Orioles opened leads of 7-2 in the fourth, 12-6 in the seventh and 13-9 in the ninth as Aaron Hicks and rookie Gunnar Henderson hit three-run homers and Jordan Westburg had a solo shot.Boston, which outhit the Orioles 23-14, closed in the ninth on Trevor Story’s two-run, two-out double and Wilyer Abreu’s RBI single before Cano hit a flyout to left that Austin Hays caught well in front of the Green Monster.The Red Sox loaded the bases again in the ninth and got a two-run double by Trevor Story and RBI single by Wilyer Abreu before Valdez’s opposite-field flyout to left fielder Austin Hayes in front of the Green Monste...

Bruce Arena resigns from the New England Revolution

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:52 GMT

The New England Revolution earned a tie and lost their head coach.Moments after the team played to a tie on the road, the Revolution released a statement that head coach and sporting director Bruce Arena has resigned his positions with the team.Arena was placed on indefinite administrative leave on Aug. 1 pending an investigation my MLS for making “insensitive and inappropriate remarks. Interim head coach Richie Williams was the field manager in his fourth straight MLS match since replacing Arena.Minnesota United FC reserve midfielder Franco Fragapane scored his first goal of the season in the 93rd minute to secure a 1-1 draw on Saturday night at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minn.In their last outing at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 2, the Revolution gave up the tying goal in the 94th minute in a 2-2 draw with Austin FC.The Revolution improved to 14-5-9 and took over sole possession of second place in the Eastern Conference with seven games remaining in the regular season. The Revolution ...

23 hits, 12 runs not enough for Red Sox to beat Orioles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:52 GMT

After an 11-2 drubbing at the hands of the first-place Orioles on Friday night, the Red Sox once again hoped that a change of costumery would make the difference on Saturday evening.Clad in their yellow and blue City Connect uniforms, Boston labored through a ferocious 9-inning tug-of-war with Baltimore, collecting 12 runs on 23 hits and battling to within one run twice, only to lose 13-12.Before Saturday, the Yellow Sox were 11-2 this season, and the Red Sox had never lost a 9-inning game in which they collected at least 21 hits.What an exhausting way to find out the uniforms aren’t a cure-all.The American League East rivals combined for a whopping 37 hits, including five Orioles home runs and one for Justin Turner. Unfortunately, though the Red Sox out-hit their visitors 23-14, they also left 14 men on base, wasting chance after chance to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.It started out well enough. The mellow yellows worked their magic on Chris Sale in the first inning. He l...

'Braids and Brilliance:' Black girls learn empowerment and entrepreneurship

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:52 GMT

CHICAGO — A new social enterprise is empowering Black girls to feel good about themselves and their natural hair. The workshop for young girls, 'Braids and Brilliance' takes place in Bronzeville this weekend. The program is run by Ahead Academy and has been in the works for years. "We work with Black and Brown girls. We teach them empowerment and entrepreneurship, but through lessons of hair," said Anyea Taylor, the founder and CEO of Ahead Academy.Taylor was inspired by her experience working in corporate media — which lead to her switching careers. More from Gaynor: PFF Walk for pulmonary fibrosis disease takes off next weekend "I went to work in my box braids and at the time I was up for a promotion I was told by a superior no one would hire me because of my 'Bob Marley braids' … and I was devastated," Taylor said.She wants to make sure every girl participating feels the vibe, feels valued, included, beautiful and empowered. "Our curriculum is co-created with a licensed clinica...

Lake Bluff community raises money playing wiffleball in memory of late Zachary Porter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:52 GMT

LAKE BLUFF, Ill. — Family, friends and teammates came together Saturday afternoon in honor of Zachary Porter, a 20-year-old man from the northern suburbs who drowned after getting stuck in the Alaskan mudflats last spring.Men's and women's teams converged on Artesian Park Saturday for the annual Lake Bluff Wiffle Ball Classic, a spirited event that's raised tens of thousands of dollar every year for the last 11 years — but this year — participants played ball to raise money for the foundation established in Porter's memory. ‘His presence is going to last a lifetime’: Former teammates honor Lake Bluff man who drowned in Alaska mud flats The Lake Forest High School alum was a standout on the baseball diamond, but while he was known for his abilities on the mound, he was even better known for his compassion for others and his desire to make a difference in the environment.Moving forward, the Zachary Porter Foundation is working to build a nature programming site in Wisconsin, where y...

Man shot while riding in car in Fulton River District

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:52 GMT

CHICAGO — A man was hospitalized on Saturday after he was shot while riding in a car in the Fulton River District, police say. According to police, the 36-year-old man was sitting in the passenger seat of a car in the 200 block of North Union Avenue when he was shot just after 1 a.m.  4 men critical after Grand Crossing shooting  Officers say the victim was shot by a man who was standing on the sidewalk. According to police, the man suffered severe gunshot wounds and was taken to a local hospital.Police say no one is in custody in connection to the shooting and an investigation is underway. Mail carrier robbed while on postal route in Grand Crossing Anyone with information on the shooting can leave a tip for police at CPDtip.com. Tips can be left anonymously.

5 sacks, nearly 350 yards from Quinn Ewers lead Longhorns to 34-24 win over No. 3 Alabama

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Alabama fans started filing out of Bryant-Denny Stadium with about 3:30 left in the game, knowing their Crimson Tide just lost at home for the seventh time in the past 16 seasons.Texas used an incredible performance by its defense and quarterback Quinn Ewers to power past No. 3 Alabama 34-24 on the road.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newsletters Ewers threw for 349 yards with three touchdowns and the defense sacked Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe five times to end Alabama's 21-game home winning streak and serve notice to the Southeastern Conference.This story will be updated throughout the evening with more details and quotes from the postgame press conference.Game logFinal: Texas 34, Alabama 24. The Longhorns went into Tuscaloosa and took out the No. 3 team in the country.5:00 4Q: Brooks goes straight up the gut for a 14-yard gain...

Veterans spread suicide prevention awareness in Georgetown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:52 GMT

If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. Crisis counselors are available 24/7.GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The first-ever Irreverent Warriors hike in Georgetown took place Saturday. More than 130 veterans walked to spread mental health awareness in the hope of keeping more veterans from dying by suicide.The hike started at the Georgetown VFW Post #8587, circled through San Gabriel Park, Blue Hole Park and the Georgetown square. On the courthouse lawn, participants did 22 pushups to represent the number of veterans lost to suicide every day.Christian Salazar was the lead coordinator of Georgetown's hike and says there are Irreverent Warriors chapters across the U.S. He says the organization's goal is to help veterans build support networks and friendships."It's our way of improving mental health and preventing veteran suicide, which is very high in this day and age. We're trying to avoid that and get them t...

Gophers rely on ground game to run over Eastern Michigan, 25-6, in nonconference win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:52 GMT

The Gophers’ offense threw more passes in the season-opening win over Nebraska than in any other game of head coach P.J. Fleck’s seven-year tenure.They balanced it out against Eastern Michigan at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday night.After Athan Kaliakmanis threw 44 passes in the comeback win over the Cornhuskers — the most since Mitch Leidner in 2015 — Minnesota ran the ball 56 times Saturday for 296 yards and two touchdowns in a 25-6 win.True freshman tailback Darius Taylor made the most of the expanded opportunity given with Bryce Williams’ injury. Taylor finished with 33 carries, 193 yards and a touchdown.Gophers starting tailback Sean Tyler had 17 carries for 93 yards before Taylor took over in the second half. Tyler, after grinding out for 41 yards on 10 caries against Nebraska, produced 69 yards in the first quarter. The Western Michigan transfer had rushed for more than 52 yards in three Mid-American Conference games against Eastern Michigan.The Gophers (2-0) were a 20-p...