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

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:56:59 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 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:56:59 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 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:56:59 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 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:56:59 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 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:56:59 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...

Gavin Williams gets first career victory in the Guardians’ 10-6 win over the Royals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:56:59 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Top prospect Gavin Williams struck out seven in 5 2/3 innings for his first victory in the majors, brothers Bo and Josh Naylor drove in two runs apiece and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 10-6 on Saturday.Williams (1-1) gave up three runs on eight hits and walked one in his fourth start. The right-hander made his debut June 21, two years after being drafted in the first round by Cleveland out of East Carolina.Both Naylors had two singles and a double as the Guardians had a season-high 18 hits, taking over first place in the AL Central from Minnesota at 45-44. They built a 5-0 lead after four innings en route to moving above .500 for the first time since April 19.Josh Bell went 3 for 3 with two walks and two RBIs, and Amed Rosario had three hits in Cleveland’s third consecutive victory. Josh Naylor has 32 RBIs over the last 32 games, while Bo Naylor broke out of a 1-for-19 slump with his second three-hit performance.The Royals scored six times bet...

NBA reveals long-awaited plans for in-season tournament that’ll start in November

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:56:59 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Coming soon: the NBA Cup.The NBA unveiled the details Saturday of its inaugural in-season tournament, which will have a prize pool of about $18 million and will be capped by a championship game — which won’t count in the standings — in Las Vegas on Dec. 9. It’s an event that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wanted for years, giving teams a trophy to play for during the regular season.And now, it’s finally reality.“This is a concept that has been rumbling around the league office for about 15 years,” Silver said. “It’s not a new concept in sports. For those that follow particularly international soccer, it’s a long tradition of having in-season tournaments … so we thought, what a perfect opportunity for a global league like the NBA and it’s a perfect fit for our game.”The tournament payouts for players on standard contracts will be $500,000 apiece for those on the winning team, $200,000 apiece for those on the runner-up, $100,000 apiece for those ...

Conforto and Slater slug 2-run homers to power the Giants to a 5-3 win over the Rockies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:56:59 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Michael Conforto and Austin Slater hit two-run homers to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday.Blake Sabol added an RBI single as San Francisco evened the three-game series at a game apiece. The Giants have won 12 of their last 13 games against the Rockies.Ryan Walker started for the Giants and surrendered two runs in two innings. Alex Wood (4-3) tossed five scoreless innings in relief to earn his first home win of the season. The 32-year-old left-hander allowed three hits and a walk, striking out three.“It was nice today because I knew I had the third inning,” Wood said. “I’ve kind of been wanting this whole time just to know the inning I was going to have if we’re going to use our version of an opener. … It was nice to come out today and throw five strong innings, get us a win, hopefully have a chance to win a series tomorrow.”Camilo Doval pitched a scoreless ninth for his majors-leading 26th save.Austyn Wynns h...

2 arrested in connection to deadly I-70 shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:56:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Police Department said two people were arrested in connection to the deadly shooting of a motorcyclist on Interstate 70 near Colorado Boulevard on July 4. Cesar Ramirez-Rivera, 21, and Nelson Miranda-Rivas, 25, are being held for investigation of first-degree murder, DPD said. Motorcyclist killed in crash in Montbello neighborhood The shooting happened around 1 a.m. and was initially reported as a crash. When police began the investigation, it was determined the motorcyclist had been shot. He later died at the hospital. What led up to the shooting is still under investigation, and the district attorney's office will determine charges when it is completed.

Denver weather: Evening storms ending ahead of warmer and drier weather

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:56:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Storms remain in Denver's weather forecast Saturday night ahead of much drier and warmer conditions moving in Sunday through the start of the workweek. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for central and eastern Colorado until 9 p.m. During this time, severe storms capable of producing large hail, damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall and isolated tornadoes will be possible. Severe thunderstorm watch continues through 11 p.m. in southeast Colorado. Weather tonight: Strong, severe storms ending The threat of thunderstorms will continue to move east through the evening. Denver will be left with a few lingering showers, then a mainly cloudy sky with low temperatures falling to the 50s. Weather tomorrow: Sunny and warmerSunday will be the start of a dry and warmer pattern. Denver will warm up to the mid-80s thanks to a mostly sunny sky. Looking ahead: Sunny and hot Sunny and hot weather will be in the forecast for the start of the workweek. High temperature...