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Belal Muhammad fights way up from Chicago's Southwest Side to top of UFC

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:45:26 GMT

CHICAGO - Remember the name Belal Muhammad. He'll never forget where he came from.His parents emigrated from Palestine at a young age and found a new home on the city's Southwest side. That's where Muhammad learned the grit he'd need to eventually rise through the ranks to the top of the UFC."It toughens you up. You love the people. You love to interact with all the people. I was one of the kids who was always out at the park. Always wanted to play basketball. Always wanted to have fun. You, obviously, get into your fights here and there, but I think that's where you get character from."Muhammad's journey to the octagon is improbable. After wrestling his freshman and junior year at Bogan High School, he attended the University of Illinois to become a lawyer. But those plans were derailed when Muhammad reconnected with his old coach, Louis Taylor."I looked up to him. I loved the sport because I had him there. Then, all of a sudden, my senior year came and he was gone. I was like, 'W...

One Taylor Swift song with a St. Louis connection

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:45:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS - As tens of thousands of "swifties" attend Taylor Swift's Kansas City shows this weekend, it's worth noting she has a song that mentions Missouri's next biggest city on the other side of the state. It might not be as well-known as her top Billboards hits like "Blank Space" and "Shake It Off," but Rolling Stone ranks it 18th among her 237 career songs released to date. The song... "The Last Great American Dynasty" from Taylor Swift's 2020 Folklore album. This Missouri home for sale comes with an underground cave According to Rolling Stone, the song is inspired by the life of American socialite Rebekah Harkness. She was born in St. Louis in 1915, raised in the area with the last name West and briefly studied at John Burroughs School. According to the New York Times, her grandfather founded the St. Louis Union Trust Company. In the early 20th century, Rebekah married into more fortune, tying the knot with William "Bill" Harkness, a wealthy attorney and heir to Standard Oi...

Fan support strong as buzz grows for St. Louis CITY SC in first season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:45:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Now with the distinction of ESPN's most fun MLS team, St. Louis CITY SC keeps drawing buzz around its historic inaugural season. St. Louis CITY SC leads the Western Conference (35 points, 11-2-7 record) ahead of a Saturday evening road matchup with Toronto FC. Former Cardinals pitcher Joe Kelly now an accomplished author Dedicated fans are cheering on CITY SC at home and at local sports bars. "I love their aggressiveness, creating chances off turnovers," said CITY SC fan Matt Gould."They've exceeded our expectations but they're a really well-built team. So now it's just kind of known that they're good. So we're just enjoying every game," said fan Zach Ebers.Fans headed over to places like Maggie O'Brien's and the Amsterdam Tavern to enjoy Saturday's game. Even as the power went out unexpectedly at Amsterdam, the support for the team went on. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now...

St. Louis Union Station's 'Selfie Express' exhibit now open

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:45:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS - If you're looking for ways to beat the heat with the family then Union Station has a new exhibit highlighting the former train station's history. Guests enter a train ticket lobby and move into a series of themed rooms. Rooms range from a mirrored infinity view, and a train caboose that turns users into giant and small figures, to a room that transports visitors from real-life color to old-time black and white. Scenes filled with giant passenger luggage, optically fascinating clocks and even the Gateway Arch are part of the experience. This Missouri home for sale comes with an underground cave There are 11 rooms of interactive photos opportunities. Each room is inspired by the station's locomotive history. “We really want people to get creative in all these rooms," said Tami Brown, executive director of Union Station. "We can’t wait to see all the photos that people come up with, all the poses and things. We make suggestions for each room but can’t wait to see the crea...

Gusty winds to blame for a dozen rescues in and around the San Francisco Bay on Saturday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:45:26 GMT

At least 12 people had to be rescued from choppy waters today as gusty winds triggered a small craft advisory from the National Weather Service for the San Francisco Bay.“Please consider land-based recreational activities today,” the San Francisco Fire Department said in a tweet.THE @NWSBayArea HAS ISSUED A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE #SF BAY. CURRENTLY, WIND GUSTS ARE READING OVER 30 MPH AND GREATER. PLEASE CONSIDER LAND-BASED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TODAY. 12 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN RESCUED IN OUR COASTAL AREAS BY #SFFD AND @USCGNorCal TODAY- LUCKILY…— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) July 8, 2023The rescues involved two kite surfers near point lobos, and several kayakers.At around 1 p.m. a group of eight kayakers — two adults and six children ages 15, 14, 14, 12, 12 and 11 — were rescued near Oracle Park in San Francisco. Another two kayakers were rescued off of Pier 70 around 4 p.m.The National Weather Service advisory is in effect through S...

With Blackburn scratched, Oakland A’s get roughed up in 10-3 loss at Red Sox

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:45:26 GMT

By KEN POWTAKBOSTON — The A’s already have the highest ERA in the majors. Losing a starter 90 minutes before first pitch won’t help a pitching staff, either.Saturday’s scheduled starter Paul Blackburn was scratched with an illness, emergency starter Austin Pruitt gave up four runs in 1 2/3 innings as the A’s lost a second straight in Boston, this time 10-3 to the Red Sox.Manny Piña and Brent Rooker each hit a solo homer for Oakland, which has the major league’s worst record. At 25-66, the Athletics are on pace to finish 45-117.The loss also dropped their run-differential to a season-low minus-247 (326 runs scored, 573 runs allowed), and their current pace would have them finish at minus-440, which would shatter the 1932 Red Sox’s previous low of minus-349 for the worst in the modern era (1900-present).Piña’s homer came in the third to get the A’s on the board, and Rooker hit his in the sixth.“He made some good pitches that I was able to foul off and keep giving myself chances to wai...

30 mph winds lead to several water rescues near San Francisco

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:45:26 GMT

(KRON) -- Windy conditions on Saturday led to several water rescues across the San Francisco Bay Area, according to officials with the San Francisco Fire Department. Several kayakers were rescued from the water near Mission Bay on Saturday afternoon, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. Hwy-1 SB lanes closed due to traffic accident Around 1 p.m., five kayakers were rescued by an SFFD boat near near Barry Bonds Jr. Giants Field, a tee ball field just across the water from Oracle Park. Another two kayakers were pulled from the water by crew members of a local fishing vessel. SFFD later said a total of eight victims were rescued. Two adults and six children were involved. The children ranged in age from 11 to 15 years old. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width:...

Police close road near Dolores Park, Mission District

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:45:26 GMT

(KRON) -- A portion of Dolores Street was closed near Dolores Park on Saturday evening, according to the San Francisco Police Department. 12 people rescued by water in separate incidents due to high winds near San Francisco Dolores Street was closed to all pedestrian and vehicle traffic between 18th and 21st streets. The closure is expected to last from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m., police said. No further details were shared. Police said an update will be shared when the roadway has reopened. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }This is a developing story. Please check back with KRON for updates.

How the NBA’s new in-season tournament that starts this season will work

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:45:26 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA has a new trophy to play for, and some bonus cash for the teams that make the knockout round.The unveiling Saturday of the long-awaited plans for the in-season tournament that’ll start in November likely brought some questions, since it’s a new concept and will make the schedule a bit unclear when the list of games for the 2023-24 slate gets released later this summer.All 30 teams will take part. And every game will count in the stats and standings — except the championship game in Las Vegas on Dec. 9.HOW DOES THIS WORK?First, let’s start with the easy answer. Every game counts in the regular-season standings — except the championship game. (More on that later.)Teams will play four group-stage games. The group winners go to the quarterfinals, as do two wild-card teams. Quarterfinals, semifinals and the final are all single elimination.HOW WERE THE GROUPS PICKED?Teams were assigned to a five-team group, with this past season’s order of regul...

Baltimore man fatally shot inside Silver Spring public parking garage

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:45:26 GMT

A Baltimore, Maryland, man was fatally shot inside a downtown Silver Spring parking garage early Saturday morning, according to Montgomery County police.Police confirmed that the victim was 21-year-old Kymani Elijah Bailey.Shortly after 2:30 a.m., police responded to numerous calls of shots fired inside Public Parking Garage 3, near Thayer and Silver Spring Avenues.Upon arrival, they found Bailey with an apparent gunshot wound on the first level of the parking garage, who was later pronounced dead.According to a police investigation, Bailey was walking inside the parking garage after he left a restaurant when an unknown suspect came up to him and started shooting.Police said it’s too soon to provide information about the suspect. They’re offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that would lead to an arrest. Police said anyone with information is asked to dial 1-866-455-8477.The shooting happened on the first day of Montgomery County paid Saturday parking, which...