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Bob Costas comments on Athletics' move to Las Vegas

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:53 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Bob Costas, the prolific broadcaster known as one of the most recognizable voices in sports, says the Athletics' forthcoming move from Oakland to Las Vegas is a historic one."It almost seems as if it's a fait accompli. They've purchased the acreage necessary, they can build a new stadium, every circumstance that would send them away from Oakland is in place," said Costas, adding that the blame for the Athletics' departure from Oakland likely lies on both the sides of the ball club and the city.However, Costas says the current iteration of the A's is not meant to compete."The team is terrible. They've gutted the roster, where once with limited resources, they were able to compete," he said. "That's what Moneyball was all about."The 2011 film tells the tale of the 2001 Athletics and their quest to use advanced analytics to overcome financial discrepancies and put a championship team on the field. Costas thinks that a new stadium and new start in Las Vegas may b...

Knife held to victim's neck in Daly City carjacking

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:53 GMT

(KRON) -- A carjacking in Daly City on April 16 involved the suspect holding a knife to the victim's neck, the Daly City Police Department said. The vehicle was later recovered by California Highway Patrol in San Francisco. Suspect who fatally shot Home Depot guard was trying to steal toolbox, court docs say DCPD officers were called to the 1900 block of Junipero Serra Boulevard at about 8:43 p.m. for the reported carjacking. Police said the suspect attempted to steal a 2005 Toyota Prius and moved on to a 2015 Prius after he was unsuccessful in stealing the first vehicle. The suspect entered the car, held a knife to the victim's neck, yelled, and motioned for the victim to drive, per police. The suspect grabbed the victim's sleeve as they tried to get out. The suspect eventually released the victim, climbed into the driver's seat and drove off.The suspect was described as a Black man, about 30 years old, with a thin build and a dark complexion. He was between 5-foot-5 and 5-foot-...

2 Santa Rosa houses torched by fire, $270K in damage caused

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:53 GMT

(KRON) -- Two houses caught on fire in Santa Rosa on Thursday, causing significant damage. No people or pets were harmed by the fires, the Sonoma County Fire District (SCFD) said.Fire units responded to Newmark Drive in a residential area of Santa Rosa at about 3 p.m. to fight the blaze. Once crews realized two homes were on fire, the call was updated to two alarms.About $270,000 was caused in damage, SCFD said. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Three leaves, let it be: DC area doctors say poison ivy is creeping in early

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:53 GMT

Whether you’re tending to your garden or sending the kids outside to play, D.C. area doctors say you should be on the lookout for poison ivy this year.Kaiser Permanente allergist Dr. Troy Baker says poison ivy is coming in strong in 2023, especially with how warm it has been this early in the calendar year.“You may think your yard is safe, and your kids will come in with a rash,” he told WTOP. “It really can grow just about anywhere.”Usual symptoms include a rash, bumps on the skin or blisters.“There are some simple things you can do that are over the counter to treat your skin reaction,” he added.Baker says colloidal oatmeal is actually one of the best methods to treat a nasty rash — in addition to various creams like tioconazole ointment or calamine lotion.“Occasionally, you’ll get a rash that’s too much for over the counter,” Baker said.If a rash becomes too severe to treat at home, he says a visit to an allergist&...

Alonso homers again, Mets thump Giants 9-4

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:53 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pete Alonso hit his major league-leading ninth homer and drove in four runs, Eduardo Escobar added a two-run drive to back a milestone night for rookie pitcher Kodai Senga and the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 9-4 on Thursday night.Jeff McNeil also connected for his first homer of the season and had an RBI single for New York. Brandon Nimmo, who had five hits against the Dodgers on Wednesday, added three more for the Mets, who are 6-1 on their 10-game road trip.“We’re playing really good team baseball right now,” Alonso said. “All of us are pulling in the same direction, and when you get quality starts from your starters and runs put up on the board by the offense and great defense, that’s what it takes to win a bunch of ballgames. We’re enjoying our form right now. ”Senga allowed four runs and five hits, struck out four and walked four in five innings to become the second pitcher in franchise history to begin his career 3-0. The Japanese right-han...

Booker has 45 points, Suns top Leonard-less Clippers 129-124

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:53 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Devin Booker scored 45 points, Kevin Durant added 26 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Kawhi Leonard-less Los Angeles Clippers 129-124 on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference playoff series.Leonard sat out because of a sprained right knee, the same injury that has sidelined fellow star Paul George since March 21. Leonard was hurt in Game 1, and played through it in Game 2, but afterward his condition didn’t improve.Norman Powell led the Clippers, scoring a career playoff-high 40 points on 14-of-22 shooting. Russell Westbrook added 30 points and 11 assists.Game 4 is Saturday in Los Angeles. Booker shot 18 for 29 and had seven rebounds, three steals and two blocks while playing a game-high 44 minutes. He scored 38 points in Game 2. With Leonard watching from the bench, the Clippers kept it close through the first half, when neither team led by more than six. The Clippers got within three on two free throws by Westbrook with 1:44 remaining. After a...

Oh baby: Betts returns from paternity list, plays shortstop

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:53 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Mookie Betts had just rejoined the Los Angeles Dodgers when manager Dave Roberts asked if he was up for playing shortstop.“He said, ‘Whatever you need,’ and he took it from there,” Roberts said.No kidding.Betts was activated from the paternity list Thursday and made his first big league appearance at shortstop in the seventh inning of a 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs. He fielded a grounder up the middle in the eighth and started a nice double play.“A lot of fun,” Betts said. “That was like a dream come true.”Los Angeles also recalled right-hander Andre Jackson from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Right-hander Evan Phillips was placed on the paternity list, and infielder Yonny Hernández was optioned to the team’s top farm club.Betts’ wife gave birth to their second child Tuesday. He missed two games before rejoining the Dodgers ahead of a four-game series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.With infielders Miguel Rojas and Chris Taylor hampered by injuries, Robert...

Stone scores twice to lift Golden Knights past Jets 5-2

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:53 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mark Stone scored two third-period goals and assisted on another in just his second game since returning from back surgery to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 5-2 victory over Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night in Game 2 to even the first-round series.Chandler Stephenson and William Karlsson each had a goal and an assist, Jack Eichel scored his first career playoff goal and Phil Kessel and Alex Pietrangelo each had two assists. Laurent Brossoit made 31 saves.Stone’s goals were his first since January. He underwent back surgery Jan. 31 and returned in time for this game.Adam Lowry and Kevin Stenlund each scored for the Jets, and Connor Hellebuyck made 34 stops.Game 3 is Saturday afternoon at Winnipeg.Lowry scored on a power play at 9:18 of the first period, redirecting Neal Pionk’s shot from the point to give Winnipeg a 1-0 lead. It was his third goal in a row. He ended the series opener, a 5-1 Jets victory, with a power play goal and empty netter in the fina...

De Beyoncé al Papa: Twitter elimina las verificaciones de usuarios que no pagan la tarifa mensual

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:53 GMT

Esta vez es de verdad.Muchos de los usuarios de alto perfil de Twitter están perdiendo los cheques azules que ayudaron a verificar su identidad y distinguirlos de los impostores en la plataforma de redes sociales propiedad de Elon Musk.Después de varios comienzos en falso, Twitter comenzó a cumplir su promesa el jueves de eliminar los cheques azules de las cuentas que no pagan una tarifa mensual para conservarlos. Twitter tenía alrededor de 300,000 usuarios verificados bajo el sistema original de verificación azul, muchos de ellos periodistas, atletas y figuras públicas. Los cheques, que solían significar que Twitter verificó que la cuenta era quien dice ser, comenzaron a desaparecer de los perfiles de estos usuarios a última hora de la mañana, hora del Pacífico.Los usuarios de alto perfil que perdieron sus cheques azules el jueves incluyeron a Beyoncé, el Papa Francisco, Oprah Winfrey y el expresidente Donald Trump.Los costos de mantener las marcas van desde $8 por mes para usuario...

San Diego prepares for meteor shower

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:30:53 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A massive sky spectacle is expected to take place in the next 24 hours. The annual Lyrid meteor shower will peak Saturday night, but you don’t have to wait until then to catch the fun.For anyone looking to wish upon a “falling star,” now is your chance. This event will allow you to see up to 20 meteors per hour.It’s a cosmic show like no other. The Lyrid meteor shower expects to happen as we celebrate Earth Day, and Twyla Robinson is ready for it."There is a whole big universe out there. I studied astronomy before and cosmology and there is so much out there," Robinson said.According to NASA, the Lyrid meteor shower happens in late April and has been observed for 2,700 years."With this small scope under 100 bucks we’ve seen Mars and the rings around Saturn," Cathy Handezel said.She is with the San Diego County Chapter of the International Dark Sky and says while meteor showers are not rare International Dark Sky week celebrates what we share above. "We wa...