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Giants’ Conforto leaves after an inning because of a tight left hamstring

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:20 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto left Wednesday night at Toronto after an inning because of a tight left hamstring.Conforto fielded four balls in Toronto’s five-run first inning, running into the wall in foul territory to make a catch on Matt Chapman’s fly ball. Austin Slater pinch hit when Conforto’s turn came up for the first time in the top of the second inning.Conforto signed a $36 million, two-year deal to play in San Francisco last January. He came in batting .236 with a team-high 12 home runs and 42 RBIs in 70 games.Conforto hit .255 with 132 home runs and 396 RBIs over parts of seven seasons with the New York Mets before joining the Giants.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Nationals manager Dave Martinez ejected for the 2nd time in a week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:20 GMT

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, right, argues with home plate umpire Jeremy Riggs after the final play during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Houston. The Astros won 5-4. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)(AP/David J. Phillip) Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, right, argues with home plate umpire Jeremy Riggs after the final play during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Houston. The Astros won 5-4. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)(AP/David J. Phillip) SEATTLE (AP) — For the second time in a week, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez watched the end of a game on television back in th...

How safe are you in the backseat of a pickup truck?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:20 GMT

According to the IIHS the head of the rear seat dummy in this 2022 Chevrolet Colorado came in close to contact with the back of the front seat. That researchers say could lead to head injuries. (Credit:IIHS) According to the IIHS the head of the rear seat dummy in this 2022 Chevrolet Colorado came in close to contact with the back of the front seat. That researchers say could lead to head injuries. (Credit:IIHS) New crash tests have raised some concerns about how safe people are when riding in the back seat of small pickup trucks.This comes after the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested five popular models with a crash test dummy in the back seat to see how well the trucks’ restraints and other safe...

The Women’s World Cup official song is here, courtesy of BENEE and Mallrat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:20 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — What’s a World Cup without an anthem, a rallying song for fans around the world? In advance of the Women’s World Cup, running July 20 through Aug. 20, New Zealand alt-pop artist BENEE and Australian musician Mallrat have released “Do It Again,” the official song of this year’s tournament, which is hosted by their respective countries. They will perform the song at the opening ceremony at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, before the first match between New Zealand and Norway.“Do It Again” recalls the energetic, eclectic pop of both performers — like a marriage between BENEE’s 2020 viral hit, “Supalonely,” and Mallrat’s accessible experimentalism, found in the song “Groceries.”“Wake up / This is the start of it,” the women sing in the song’s ascendant chorus. “Head’s up / We’re coming home again.”Earlier this month, FIFA announced it will pay each player at the Women’s World Cup at least $30,000, and the 23 pla...

Internet gambling would be given 5 more years under latest change in New Jersey

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:20 GMT

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Internet gambling in New Jersey would be allowed to take place for at least five more years under the latest proposal by state lawmakers. On Wednesday evening, legislators abandoned a move they made a day earlier to drastically cut the extension of internet casino gambling in the state. An original bill reauthorizing online betting would have given it another 10 years, but lawmakers sliced that to just two years on Tuesday.After an outcry from casinos, their political allies and business groups in southern New Jersey, lawmakers amended the bill yet again to extend internet gambling for five years.But the rationale for the original change — and its modification on Wednesday — remained a mystery to many in the seaside gambling resort. No explanation was given for either of the changes, and top Democratic leaders did not respond to requests for comment Tuesday and Wednesday. “We’re all trying to figure out what happened,” said Don Guardian, a Republican Assem...

NHL Draft Selections

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:20 GMT

At Bridgestone ArenaNashville, Tenn.WednesdayFirst Round1. Chicago, Connor Bedard, C, Regina (WHL).2. Anaheim, Leo Carlsson, C, Orebro (Sweden).3. Columbus, Adam Fantilli, C, Michigan (NCAA).4. San Jose, Will Smith, C, USA U-18 (NTDP).5. Montreal, David Reinbacher, D, Kloten (Switzerland).6. Arizona, Dmitriy Simashev, D, Yaroslavl Jr. (Russia).7. Philadelphia, Matvei Michkov, RW, St. Petersburg (KHL).8. Washington, Ryan Leonard, RW, USA U-18 (NTDP).9. Detroit, Nate Danielson, C, Brandon (WHL).10. St. Louis, Dalibor Dvorsky, C, AIK (Sweden).11. Vancouver,12. Arizona (from Ottawa),13. Buffalo,14. Pittsburgh,15. Nashville,16. Calgary,17. Detroit (from New York via Vancouver),18. Winnipeg,19. Chicago (from Tampa Bay),20. Seattle,21. Minnesota,22. Philadelphia (from Los Angeles via Columbus),23. New York Rangers,24. Nashville (from Edmonton),25. St. Louis (from Toronto),26. San Jose (from New Jersey),27. Colorado,28. Toronto (from Boston via Washington),29. St. Louis (from Dallas via New...

Video: Handcuffed man steals trooper's vehicle before deadly crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:20 GMT

(KDVR) — Colorado State Patrol released multiple videos showing what happened when a man tried to evade law enforcement, stole a trooper's cruiser and ultimately died in a crash.This all played out on June 20 in Otero County, east of Pueblo. The suspect reportedly caused multiple crashes along U.S. 50, according to CSP. Man killed in crosswalk among record pedestrian deaths in Colorado CSP dash camera video shows the pursuit, when troopers stopped suspect Anthony Sanchez with what's known as a PIT maneuver, short for precision immobilization technique.The video shows Sanchez with his hands up as Otero County Sheriff's deputies and state troopers get him in custody. This started as a call of reported gunfire. Officers also removed a gun from Sanchez. Next, the video shows when they place him in the back of a CSP patrol car. CSP edited this part of the video to show the window that was open between the back of the trooper's car and the front.Handcuffed suspect steals patrol carA cou...

Dead horse found tied to utility pole near Denver airport, reward offered for information

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:20 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A $2,000 reward for information is being offered after a horse was found dead, tied to a utility pole in northeast Denver near the edge of the city and county line.The horse was found on June 23 about a mile east of Denver International Airport, near the intersection of Hudson Road and East 72nd Avenue, according to Denver Animal Protection.The horse, a gelding, was brown and white in color, animal protection said. It had a stripe of white hair running from its forehead to its nose. Family speaks out after reward increased for Denver restaurant double homicide Officials are looking for information on who owned the horse, when it was left at the location, who left the horse there, and its cause of death.Anyone with information can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Callers can remain anonymous.

Man killed in crosswalk was just one of record pedestrian deaths in Colorado

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:20 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The mother of a hit-and-run victim said she's not shocked to learn Colorado roads are so deadly for travelers on foot and on bikes.State transportation officials said Wednesday that more pedestrians than ever are dying in Colorado car crashes. Marcus Tapia, 29, was one of those people.“He got hit at the crosswalk of 74th and Federal, and the car just continued to drive with him connected to the vehicle," mother Alicia Schinke said. She makes sure a memorial for Tapia stays covered with photos and flowers for her son, taken too soon. She said she hopes it's also a reminder to drivers to slow down. “I sit out here and watch as people drive so fast down this road," Schinke said. 2022 had record pedestrian deaths in ColoradoSchinke said she visits the memorial daily. She learned the first court hearing for the person who struck and killed her son will be this Thursday. Then, for the first time, she will see video of her son being hit. She said she is nervous but needs to...

Stars of ‘Hijack’ talk about making white-knuckle Apple TV+ miniseries

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:20 GMT

What would you do if the plane you’re on gets hijacked? Idris Elba is trying to sort that out in his new show, “Hijack.”Idris plays a businessman and negotiator in the new Apple TV Plus miniseries. His mission? To get everyone on his plane from Dubai to London safely.Ben Miles: “Hijack is a high-octane thriller which all takes place on a plane and on the ground. It’s kind of in real time, it’s edge-of-your-seat action.”Hijacker: “Stay in your seats! Get down!”Idris Elba: “This is a show, it’s full escapism, so what you think about hijacking? Throw it out the window and put your seat belt on. Ooh, it’s gonna be fun.”Max Beesley: “I’m on the ground, a cop that starts putting a few pieces together, working with the counterterrorism team. As things unfold, it becomes heavier and heavier.”Max Beesley (as DI Daniel O’Farrel): “Five passengers on that plane do not exist.”Archie...