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Mets sweep A’s after extra-innings win in series finale

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:43 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. — Eduardo Escobar looked like he was finally going to break through with the big hit that had eluded him all season. But then Tony Kemp laid out to make a diving catch in left field, robbing Escobar of extra bases.Again, in the ninth Escobar had a chance to be the hero for the Mets with the game tied at 3-3 and only one out. But the Oakland A’s went to the bullpen and Sam Moll (0-2) got the job done, getting Escobar to hit into a double play.The Mets ultimately defeated the A’s 4-3 in 10 innings to complete their first sweep of the season, with a wild pitch by right-hander Zach Jackson scoring Escobar, of all people, in the 10th inning on Sunday afternoon at RingCentral Coliseum. Escobar was used as the ghost runner to start the inning.It’s been a tough start to the season for Escobar and now his future with the Mets (10-6) is murky as the club is set to call up third base prospect Brett Baty for the next series against the Los Angeles Dodgers...

‘This is the best city in the world’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:43 GMT

Boston never forgets.That perseverance will be on display today at the 127th running of the Boston Marathon and was also found at Fenway Park Sunday afternoon and Sunday night at the Greg Hill Foundation’s 10 Years Stronger fundraiser.“We love you Boston strong,” said Marty Walsh, the former mayor and Labor Secretary who has jumped to the NHL Players’ Union.But he summed up the overwhelming spirit shared by everyone at the event — from Bruin Cam Neely, Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck, bombing survivor Paul Norden, music lover and car magnate Ernie Boch Jr., WEEI personality Greg Hill, former Suffolk DA Dan Conley and hundreds more — who promised to help bombing survivors “in perpetuity.”That’s a long time.“This is the best city in the world,” said Norden, who lost his right leg a decade ago in the bombings on Boylston Street. He was at the event along with what seemed to be the entire city.But it’s what he told the ...

Miami Heat lose Tyler Herro with broken right hand vs. Bucks | Video

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:43 GMT

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro broke his right hand in the first half of Sunday’s Eastern Conference playoff opener against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum, likely ending his postseason.Herro was injured diving for a loose ball late in the second quarter and immediately attempted to head to the locker room, cradling his arm.A native of the Milwaukee area, Herro had 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting in the first half.Duncan Robinson started the second half in place of Herro.Herro’s injury likely will move Victor OIadipo back into the rotation. Oladipo, a defensive standout in last season’s Heat run to the Eastern Conference finals, had fallen out of the primary rotation since Kyle Lowry returned March 11 from a month out due to knee soreness.The Bucks lost All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo to a back contusion earlier in the game, putting his status for the balance of the best-of-seven series into question.Game 2 of the series is 9 p.m. Wednesday at Fiserv Forum, a...

“It’s the most iconic marathon”; Runners from around the world ready to lace up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:43 GMT

Thomas VanSlembrouck, of Grand Rapids, Mich., has been to the Boston Marathon before, cheering on many of his family members who have competed in the world’s oldest marathon.Monday morning, VanSlembrouck will put his running gear on and take off from Hopkinton, running his first Boston. A fieldof 30,238 participants from all 50 U.S. states and 106 countries will be joining him along the 26.2-mile route to Copley Square.“It’s the most iconic marathon,” VanSlembrouck said Sunday, taking in the sights of the finish line with his girlfriend, Emily Gordo. “You get the top percentage of whatever runners in the world come together. Now, I’m here, ready for the big dance.”Michelle Brooks Thompson, a national award-winning independent recording artist and finalist on The Voice, will sing the national anthem while two F-15s fly over Hopkinton en route to Boston.The professional men’s field will set off at 9:37 a.m., 10 minutes before the professional women. The 127th running will featur...

‘I’m pretty proud of it’; Ortiz reflects on speech after bombing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:43 GMT

David Ortiz knows that what he said at the first game at Fenway Park after the Boston Marathon bombing had an impact — in Boston and around the world.Ortiz and many of his 2013 World Series champion teammates were honored Sunday in Boston before the Red Sox played the Los Angeles Angels. He’ll also be the grand marshal for this year’s marathon, which will be run Monday morning.Ten years ago, two bombs detonated near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three people and injuring nearly 300. Five days later, the Red Sox played a home game, at Fenway, where Ortiz stood in front of the pitcher’s mound and said: “This is our (expletive) city. And nobody’s gonna dictate our freedom. Stay strong.”The Red Sox took off after that moment and went on to win the World Series.“You know what, 10 years later I can tell you about the impact of what I say (had),” Ortiz said Sunday. “To be honest with you, I’m so proud it was take...

Avalanche in Thunderwater Lake riding area claims life of snowmobiler

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:43 GMT

INVERMERE, B.C. — Avalanche Canada says a snowmobiler died after being caught in an avalanche in a riding area northwest of Invermere, B.C. The avalanche safety organization says a trio of snowmobilers was riding a slope above Whirlpool Lake on Saturday when two of the riders were caught up in a slide. Avalanche Canada says one rider managed to avoid being buried, but one was trapped under two metres of snow. It says the other riders found and dug the buried rider out and did CPR before search and rescue arrived and transported the victim to Invermere in a helicopter. Avalanche Canada says the trio was riding a slope in the Thunderwater Lake area when the avalanche occurred. Avalanche Canada and alpine enthusiasts have sounded the alarm about the province’s dangerously unstable snowpack in some areas, with more than a dozen people killed in slides this season. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 16, 2023. The Canadian Press

Mirvish to close ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ after 13-month run in Toronto

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:43 GMT

TORONTO — “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is set to disappear from Toronto.Mirvish Productions announced Sunday it plans to close the stage play based on J.K. Rowling’s characters that opened less than 10 months ago. The wizards take their final bows on July 2 at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre.The end of “Harry Potter” comes as Canadian live theatre struggles for direction in the wake of extensive COVID-19 closures and a slow recovery. Producers hoped to cast a spell over audiences with a familiar franchise and theatrical spectacle that includes flying actors and impressive pyrotechnics.But the stage production was a gamble from the start. Toronto producer David Mirvish said when taking into account ticket sales trends, it became clear that high running costs would make it difficult to keep the show open.“In other times, it probably would’ve gone longer,” he acknowledged.“If we hadn’t had to deal with the pandemic, it would...

Chicago State faculty and staff union reaches agreement with university, suspends strike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:43 GMT

CHICAGO — Faculty and staff members of the Chicago State University chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois (UPI) suspended their strike Sunday after reaching a tentative agreement with CSU administration."We are pleased to report that, after many additional hours of intensive bargaining over the weekend, our union and CSU administration have resolved the issues remaining on the table and reached a tentative four-year agreement," said CSU UPI President Valerie Goss. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Chicago State University faculty on strike Details of the agreement will not be provided until all members of the union have had the opportunity to review it and a ratification vote is held. If approved, the agreement will take effect immediately.Union members will return to work on Monday, April 17, with classes resuming.“Our faculty and staff look forward to being back in our classrooms tomorrow," Goss said.The strike began on April 3 and lasted for ten days.

4 killed, 28 injured in Alabama birthday party shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:43 GMT

DADEVILLE, Ala. (WRBL) - Four people were killed and 28 more were injured, including teenagers, in a Saturday night shooting in Dadeville, Alabama, according to law enforcement. Investigators are now imploring people to come forward with information.Witnesses said the shooting occurred at a 16th birthday party at Mahogany Masterpiece Dance Studio in downtown Dadeville. Sgt. Jeremy Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said shots were fired at 10:34 p.m.Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing people running and screaming from the building.The total number of people shot was initially reported as more than 20. During a Sunday evening press conference, Sgt. Burkett confirmed 28 people were injured in the shooting, noting "some of those injuries are critical." CNN reported earlier in the day that 15 teenagers were taken to Dadeville’s Lake Martin Community Hospital with gunshot wounds. Six had been treated and released as of Sunday afternoon while the rest were t...

Weekend Break: Tron Exhibit at Chicago Gamespace

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:43 GMT

CHICAGO — It's the 41st anniversary of the movie Tron, along with the corresponding video games.The pinball games were made right here in Chicago. Weekend Break: Expo Chicago The 1982 film wasn't a box office hit, but the arcade games that came out of it were and still are. Time Lapetino wrote the book "The Art of Atari."In the movie, Jeff Bridges plays a programmer whose games get stolen and he tries to find the people who took them. When Disney came calling to help create an arcade game, George Gomez was one of the designers at a Chicago company called Midway.41 years later, Tron Games are still going strong.The Tron Exhibit is happening now at Chicago Gamespace.It runs on the weekends through August.