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Betts sparks Dodgers rally in return to Fenway as Red Sox lose 7-4

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:49 GMT

Mookie Betts stepped to the plate and tipped his batting helmet to the crowd, acknowledging the raucous ovation he received from the sellout Fenway Park crowd in his first at bat back in nearly four years.Then, over the next three hours, he and his new Los Angeles Dodgers teammates showed the people of Boston what they’ve been missing.Betts went 1 for 4 with a double, a walk and two runs scored in his return to Boston, sparking what wound up being a pair of three-run rallies to help the Dodgers charge past the Red Sox for a 7-4 win. He also started at second, and after moving to his more familiar position in right field caught Connor Wong in no man’s land on the bases to cut short Boston’s best chance to mount a late rally.Freddie Freeman also put on a show, going 4 for 5 with two runs scored and an RBI.Since being traded in early 2020 Betts has cast a long shadow over the Red Sox, and fairly or not Alex Verdugo has shouldered much of that weight. One of the player...

Shohei Ohtani doubles to key 2-run inning as designated hitter vs Mets after tearing elbow ligament

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:49 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s right elbow was fine until he tore his ulnar collateral ligament with a 94 mph fastball to Cincinnati’s Christian Encarnacion-Strand on Wednesday, according to Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin.Baseball’s two-way superstar was back in the Angels’ lineup as a designated hitter Friday night against the New York Mets, two days after the injury ended his season as a pitcher and clouded his future months before he can become a free agent. He hit a 115.4 mph double that one-hopped the right-field wall against countryman Kodai Senga, keying a two-run third inning. Ohtani also walked three times and grounded out in the Angels’ 3-1 win. He received huge cheers from the crowd on Japanese Heritage Night when he walked to the plate in the first inning and tipped his helmet twice in response.Mets manager Buck Showalter was booed by fans for ordering an intentional walk to Ohtani with runners at the corners and two outs in the nint...

Shooting investigation underway at Guaranteed Rate Field

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:49 GMT

CHICAGO — Authorities are investigating reports of a shooting inside Guaranteed Rate Field Friday night, according to a police source.The source told WGN News police are investigating reports of a shooting that occurred during Friday night's game against the Oakland A's at Guaranteed Rate Field in Armour Square. Student arrested after threatening Glenbard North High School principal Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting, how the gun got inside the stadium, and if any injuries may have occurred. No further information has been made available at this time.The investigation is ongoing.This is a developing story, stay with WGN News for the latest updates. 

Paul Lisnek on what the Georgia indictment means for Donald Trump, Republican presidential candidates

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:49 GMT

CHICAGO — WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week.The topics include the latest surrounding former President Trump's indictments and the race for the Republican nomination.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesTune in Sunday mornings for WGN-TV Political Report.

Quality start, offensive outburst lead Twins past Rangers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:49 GMT

There was something for everyone on Friday night.MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – AUGUST 25: Sonny Gray #54 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Target Field on August 25, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)There was some clutch two-out hitting. There were some mammoth home runs. There was a yet another quality start from Sonny Gray. And to top it all off, there was some drama, too, in the Twins’ 12-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night at Target Field — outfielder Joey Gallo and manager Rocco Baldelli were not around to see the benches clear in the fourth inning, having both been ejected for disputing the strike zone an inning earlier.The Twins set the tone early, making Texas starter Dane Dunning pay for his early lack of control. Dunning walked the first two batters of the first inning before getting Carlos Correa to bounce into his major league-leading 25th double play. But after Dunning w...

Phish performs flood recovery benefit at SPAC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:49 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -The band Phish hosting two special shows at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center August 25 and 26. The money raised going to help this summer's flood victims in New York and Vermont. Since 1983, Phish has been rocking around for a devoted fan base. Fan, Cassie Childers, says their appeal comes from a large library of songs performed live. "It's like this build up of energy and then when you hear those first few notes and you know what they're gonna play. The place explodes." Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! All this energy is put to good use. The Waterwheel Foundation created by Phish in 1997 fundraises for different causes through the band and their crowds. This year, the group is giving back locally. "We are raising money for those who were affected in the July floods that happened in Vermont and the Upstate New York areas," explained Executive Director of the Waterwheel Foundation, Beth Mo...

Dog adoption event taking place at Stuyvesant Plaza

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:49 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Pups at the Plaza is taking place at Stuyvesant Plaza on Saturday. The adoption event is in celebration of International Dog Day and is a partnership with the Lucky Puppy Rescue. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The free event will be held in front of Jean Paul Salon & Spa on the plaza from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Merchandise will be for sale along with raffle tickets for a Stuyvesant Plaza gift basket filled with dog-themed items.

You Paid For It: North county family's raccoon nightmare sparks action

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A family of raccoons is contributing to the nightmare of a north St. Louis County family. Recently, Gloria Brown has been hearing strange noises in a home she's been renting with help from the St. Louis Housing Authority. Turns out, the noises were from a family of raccoons. Brown, a working mother, took a picture of the momma raccoon on the roof and shared it with the You Paid For It team. Rather than running, the raccoon just sauntered back and forth and stared at Brown while she took snapshots. Brown couldn’t get the landlord to take action, nor could she get help from the housing authority for dealing with the raccoon. Deputy shot in Lincoln County; suspect found dead “It’s scary. It’s huge. It’s aggressive," said Brown. "It ain’t running from us. We are running from it." Brown says the raccoon made a hole through her roof and fears its babies are also inhabiting the home. "I hear them every morning. It's too much," said Brown. Even her neighbor, Mike ...

Support growing for wounded Lincoln County deputy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:49 GMT

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. - As a wounded Lincoln County deputy shot in the line of duty continues to recover from injuries, support is growing among first responders and community members. Robert Wagner was shot around 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the 1500 block of Creech School Road on Thursday while responding to a disturbance. Authorities later found the suspect deceased in a shed, though investigators have not yet disclosed the suspect's cause of death. Wagner joined the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office in June with around two years of service and had recently completed training to serve in the county. Deputy shot in Lincoln County; suspect found dead “He’s the kind of cop everybody wants to work next to,” said Capt. David Hill of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.  Hill is hopeful Wagner will be released from the hospital in the next four to seven days. He is also grateful for the support being shown by the community.  “The emails, phone calls, that have come in have been absolutely fan...

Coach Prime energizes fans at CU Buffs’ annual Boulder Chamber Kickoff Luncheon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:49 GMT

Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders, left, is joined by super fan Peggy Coppom, center, and athletic director Rick George in singing the fight song during the Boulder Chamber Kickoff Luncheon at the Buffaloes’ indoor practice facility on Aug. 25, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (University of Colorado Athletics)The impact of Colorado hiring Deion Sanders as head football coach on Dec. 3 has been evident from the start, but Friday was yet another reminder.An estimated 1,600 fans attended the 34th annual Boulder Chamber Kickoff Luncheon at the Buffaloes’ indoor practice facility. That’s more than double the estimated attendance at the 2022 event.As expected, the event was loaded with energy, much of it generated by Coach Prime himself as the Buffs prepare for the Sept. 2 opener at TCU (10 a.m. MT, Fox).“How about this?” athletic director Rick George said after Coach Prime’s entrance. “That energy, that’s what you get with Coach Prime. It’s gonna be fun. It’s gonna be exciting. It is go...