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Elly De La Cruz steals 2nd, 3rd and home in 2-pitch span, sparks Reds to 8-5 win over Brewers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:47 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Elly De La Cruz became the first Reds player since 1919 to steal second, third and home in the same inning, the latest electrifying play from the franchise-changing rookie, and Cincinnati beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-5 on Saturday.De La Cruz broke a 5-5 tie in the seventh inning with a two-out RBI single off Elvis Peguero, then made the reliever’s life miserable in a span of two pitches. He stole second on a 1-1 offering from Peguero (1-2). On the next pitch, De La Cruz swiped third without a throw.The rattled reliever caught the ball from catcher William Contreras in front of the mound and turned his back as he walked slowly toward the rubber. Pausing only to put his helmet back on, De La Cruz walked down the third base line, broke into a sprint and easily beat Peguero’s rushed throw to the plate.“I kept checking on him, checking on him to see if he was going to go back or if he was checking on me or anything like that,” De La Cruz said through a transl...

Holmgren continues return from injury with strong game in Thunder’s NBA Summer League opener

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:47 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chet Holmgren has taken another positive step on his surgically repaired right foot.Holmgren had 16 points and 10 rebounds Saturday, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 91-80 in their NBA Summer League opener.The No. 2 pick in the 2022 draft missed the 2022-23 season after sustaining a Lisfranc injury in his right foot last summer. The 7-foot-1 Holmgren returned when the Thunder played three games in the Salt Lake City Summer League before heading to Las Vegas, finishing with 15 points, nine rebounds and four blocks Monday in a victory over Utah.The Thunder surprisingly just missed the playoffs without him and have plenty of young talent. They added to it with the addition of No. 10 pick Cason Wallace, a guard from Kentucky who made six 3-pointers and scored 20 points against the team that drafted him and traded his rights to Oklahoma City.Holmgren was 5 for 10 from the field in 30 minutes and blocked two shots.Jaden Hardy scored 24 points fo...

Dog found stabbed in Pompano Beach being cared for amid search for abuser

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:47 GMT

A dog is recovering at an animal hospital days after he was found badly wounded in Pompano Beach, as police search for the person responsible for the cruel crime.The canine was found in Pompano Beach with several large open stab wounds, including in his head, face and chest, as well as several other signs of abuse.Speaking with 7News on Saturday, Oriana Daly and Jonathan Giraldo said they heard about the injured dog and came to his rescue.“It’s just disgusting,” said Daly.“It’s really disturbing. I find it disgusting, to be honest,” said Giraldo.Daly and Giraldo said they refused to let the animal suffer.“The dog was very friendly, no signs of aggression,” said Giraldo.Daly and Giraldo cleaned his wounds, and with the held of iHeart Animal Rescue, he is currently receiving the car his need at Knowles Snapper Creek Animal Hospital in Southwest Miami-Dade.The dog needs surgery to address the stab wounds and will also have an eye removed....

8 local high school grads receive $20K college scholarships as part of FPL program

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:47 GMT

Eight South Florida high school graduates were surprised with scholarships, as they were recognized for their hard work in a STEM program.Each college-bound student received a $20,000 scholarship from Florida Power and Light’s NextEra Energy Scholarship for Black Students at a ceremony held Saturday in West Palm Beach.“I am very excited,” said Kayla Parsons, one of the recipients. “I’m going to a private university, so the cost is a bit more, so this scholarship will definitely help me with the financial troubles when I go to college, so I am very excited about that.”The scholarship program is part of FPL’s commitment to STEM education and supporting the next generation of leaders and innovators of the future.

House in Lauderhill struck by lightning; no injuries

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:47 GMT

A home in Lauderhill struck by lightning as thunderstorms moved through the area.Lauderhill Fire Rescue units responded to the home along the 7100 block of Northwest 45th Court, Saturday night.Crews arrived to find some smoldering in the attic.No one inside the home was hurt.

Mets Notebook: Configuring the starting rotation with Kodai Senga in the All-Star Game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:47 GMT

SAN DIEGO — When right-hander Kodai Senga was named to the All-Star team as a replacement Saturday, it caught more than the pitcher by surprise — it caught the rest of the team by surprise too.This means the Mets have a new wrinkle in their post-break pitching plans. With Kodai Senga off to Seattle and the Mets hoping to keep pitching him on extra rest, they’ll need another starter for the first game after the break.Senga was in line to pitch the first game of the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at home July 14, but if NL manager Rob Thomson decides to have him pitch in the All-Star Game then the Mets will need to alter course. Lucky for the NL team, Senga will be on six days of rest Tuesday, when the game is played at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, which is when he has been his sharpest.Mets manager Buck Showalter had a call with Thomson prior to Saturday’s game against the San Diego Padres to discuss the usage of Senga and first baseman Pete Alonso.“...

Police: 10-year-old girl found dead in Rockford

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:47 GMT

ROCKFORD, Ill. — A 10-year-old girl was found dead in Rockford Saturday, according to Rockford Police.Police said a 10-year-old juvenile female was found deceased in the 1200 block of 9th Avenue sometime before 9:30 p.m. and they are speaking to a person of interest.The investigation is being treated as a murder investigation and police said they will provide further details when more information becomes available. CPD: 15-year-old boy missing from Montclare No other information is available at this time.Stay with WGN News as this article will be updated when more information becomes available.

Body recovered from vehicle in Calumet River, CPD says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:47 GMT

CHICAGO — Chicago police recovered the remains of a body after their marine unit responded to a call about a vehicle found in the Calumet River in the South Deering neighborhood Saturday evening.Police said marine unit personnel responded to a call of a vehicle in the water around 5:36 p.m. in the 12500 block of South Stony Island Avenue, where they recovered the remains of a body from inside a submerged vehicle.No other information is available at this time. Police: 10-year-old girl found dead in Rockford Stay with WGN News as this article will be updated once more information becomes available.

Chosen Few Picnic and Festival hits Jackson Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:47 GMT

CHICAGO — Some of the most well-known house DJ's are bringing their soulful dance beats and vocals to Jackson Park for the annual Chosen Few Picnic and Festival."House music is just something that gets into you," said Tonia Minor, an attendee at the festival. "[It] just makes you want to move."The family reunion-style event where families and friends set up tents and chairs in Jackson Park started small in 1990, behind the Museum of Science and Industry. Man shot, critical after argument between shooter and meter maid near Oakwood Beach Organizers said this festival is now the longest running event in the world dedicated to house music, which is described as a genre of upbeat, soulful sounds created by DJ's on the South Side that became popular in the 80's."When I hear house music I think of home," said Darryl Lockhart, another attendee at the festival. "Because house music is Chicago and Chicago is my home."For more information on the Chosen Few Festival, which attracts more than...

Heavy police presence on Wolf Road

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — There was a heavy police presence on Wolf Road late Saturday night. According to the Colonie Police, there was a bad crash. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police rerouted traffic while waiting for a tow truck to remove a vehicle on the scene. The scene was cleared around 11:40 p.m. No other information is available at this time.