Dodgers wrap up NL West title for 10th time in 11 years with 6-2 win over Mariners in 11 innings

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:39 GMT

Dodgers wrap up NL West title for 10th time in 11 years with 6-2 win over Mariners in 11 innings SEATTLE (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the NL West title for the 10th time in 11 seasons with a 6-2 win in 11 innings over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.Max Muncy’s single off Gabe Speier (2-2) scored Mookie Betts from second base with one out in the top of the 11th to give the Dodgers the lead. Chris Taylor and Kike Hernández followed with two-run singles off Isaiah Campbell, and the numerous fans in Dodger blue roared their approval as Seattle fans headed for the exits.Evan Phillips (2-4) pitched the 10th inning and Joe Kelly got the final three outs. Afterward, the Dodgers held a brief celebration on the field filled with hugs, and division-title shirts and hats. There was debate before the season if San Diego might be ready to take over the NL West from the Dodgers after its heavy offseason spending. But Los Angeles again proved the class of the division and wrapped up the crown with a couple of weeks remaining in the regular season.“It’s exciting. You look bac...

Bo Nix throws 3 TD passes, No. 13 Oregon routs Hawaii 55-10

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:39 GMT

Bo Nix throws 3 TD passes, No. 13 Oregon routs Hawaii 55-10 EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon quarterback Bo Nix was brimming with pride over the performance of teammate Tez Johnson, who was taken in by the Nix family as a teenager. Johnson caught caught a 49-yard scoring pass from Nix on the first series of the game and No. 13 Oregon went on to beat Hawaii 55-10 on Saturday night. “It’s definitely special. I’m definitely excited for him. I’ve been able to watch him grow up and develop,” Nix said. “Proud of him. Proud of his work ethic. Now he’s going to really continue to push and grow himself, continue to get better and not settle.”The Ducks (3-0) have won 32 straight nonconference games at Autzen Stadium, the longest streak in the nation. Oregon hasn’t lost to a nonconference opponent at home since 2008.Jordan James ran for a pair of touchdowns for the Ducks while Johnson and Traeshon Holden each caught two scoring passes. Nix completed 21 of 27 passes before heading to the bench after one series in the second...

Earthquakes start fast, hold off Real Salt Lake 2-1

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:39 GMT

Earthquakes start fast, hold off Real Salt Lake 2-1 SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jeremy Ebobisse and Rodrigues scored goals in the first 15 minutes and the San Jose Earthquakes held off Real Salt Lake for a 2-1 victory on Saturday night.Ebobisse’s ninth goal of the season for San Jose (10-9-10) came in the 2nd minute. Rodriguez, a defender, found the net for the first time. Cristian Espinoza notched assists on both goals.Cristian Arango connected for a fourth time this season for Real Salt Lake (11-10-7), scoring unassisted in the 44th minute to complete the scoring.Daniel de Sousa Britto finished with six saves for the Earthquakes. Zac MacMatch saved four shots for Real Salt Lake.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

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Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:39 GMT

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Chriss, Kibodi help Louisiana build big 2nd-quarter lead, cruise past UAB 41-21

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:39 GMT

Chriss, Kibodi help Louisiana build big 2nd-quarter lead, cruise past UAB 41-21 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Zeon Chriss accounted for three touchdowns, Jacob Kibodi ran for 108 yards and a score as Louisiana beat UAB 41-21 on Saturday night. Chriss was 14-of-20 passing for 174 yards with a touchdown pass. He added 103 yards rushing and a pair of touchdown runs. Kibodi opened the scoring with a 30-yard touchdown run midway through the second quarter, and Chriss added touchdown runs for 80 and 6 yards as the Ragin Cajuns (2-1) built a 24-0 halftime lead. Chriss’ 11-yard TD pass to Terrance Carter stretched the lead to 34-3 late in the third. Jacob Zeno threw for 280 yards with a touchdown pass, two interceptions and a touchdown on the ground for UAB (1-2), which scored all three of its touchdowns inside the last five minutes of the game. ___ AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-pollSource

Encarnacion-Strand’s 2-run homer lifts the Reds over the Mets 3-2

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:39 GMT

Encarnacion-Strand’s 2-run homer lifts the Reds over the Mets 3-2 NEW YORK (AP) — Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds held off the New York Mets 3-2 on Saturday night to earn another important victory in the race for the last National League wild card.Four relievers combined to throw 5 1/3 scoreless innings for the Reds. With two runners aboard, Derek Law retired Mets slugger Pete Alonso on a game-ending grounder. Law was filling in for All-Star closer Alexis Díaz, who got the final five outs of Friday night’s 5-3 win. Cincinnati’s bullpen has delivered at least 5 1/3 scoreless innings in a game six times this season — including twice this week. Six Reds pitchers combined to blank the Detroit Tigers over the final 5 1/3 innings of a 6-5, 10-inning win on Tuesday.“Speechless about the bullpen,” Encarnacion-Strand said. “They’re unreal.”The Reds are tied with Arizona for the final NL playoff berth, with Miami a half-game behind. Cincinnati holds the season-series tiebreaker over the Diamondbacks, but split ...

Los Angeles Dodgers clinch 10th NL West title in 11 years with 6-2 win over Seattle (corrects from 11th in 12 years)

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:39 GMT

Los Angeles Dodgers clinch 10th NL West title in 11 years with 6-2 win over Seattle (corrects from 11th in 12 years) SEATTLE (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers clinch 10th NL West title in 11 years with 6-2 win over Seattle (corrects from 11th in 12 years).Source

Adaptive wakesurfing event empowers Coloradans with prosthetics 

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:39 GMT

Adaptive wakesurfing event empowers Coloradans with prosthetics  LOVELAND, Colo (KDVR) -- On a picture perfect late summer day, David Marks jumped into the cold water at Boyd Lake in Loveland. He admits he didn't really know what to expect, hopping on a wakeboard for the first time.But he came away from the experience feeling empowered and ready for more adventure, just two years after losing his left leg following an infection.“It was magical, it was exciting, it was powerful," he said. "It was everything I had hoped it would be.” What is the black Colorado license plate and how much does it cost? He got the chance Saturday thanks to an adaptive wake surfing event put on by Hanger Clinic and Tommy's Boats.Roughly 30 people with physical challenges got the chance to hit the water, as Hanger staff outfitted their prosthetics with water-proof seals. "They’ve been through a lot," said Prosthetist Jeff Retallack. "And a lot of people are trying to get back to what they were doing prior to losing their leg.” FOX31 Newsletters: Sign ...

Healthcare workers prepare for flu season in Denver

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:39 GMT

Healthcare workers prepare for flu season in Denver DENVER (KDVR) - The Centers for Disease Control says hospitalizations might be higher this year for respiratory viruses."(We) are really working hard to make sure all of our staff are vaccinated in a timely manner," Dr. Carrie Horn said.Horn is the chief medical officer at National Jewish Health and told FOX31 her staff is getting prepped for the flu season."Is there still a good supply of oral medications for flu or oral medications for COVID?" Horn said, describing one step to prepare for the season. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Hospitalizations are not expected to take a severe spike for extreme cases of the flu in the area, but Horn said they are ready at NJH."If hospitalizations do go up," Horn said, "do we have the nurse staffing and the support staffing to be able to take care of all of those patients?"That is how healthcare workers are getting ready in the metro area.Horn explained just how one might need to be hospitalized for flu-rel...

Keir Starmer: UK needs to ‘wean itself off’ China

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:09:39 GMT

Keir Starmer: UK needs to ‘wean itself off’ China MONTREAL — The man hoping to be Britain’s next prime minister said the U.K. needs to “wean itself off” China “when it comes to trade, commerce and technology.”Speaking to Anne McElvoy, the host of POLITICO’s new Power Play podcast, Labour leader Keir Starmer said: “We need to be absolutely clear about the security of the U.K. and issues like spying and interference which goes on and of course the human rights abuses that are taking place.” “How do we wean ourselves off Chinese influence across the world?” Starmer asked. “There are big questions that progressive governments could face together.” However, he acknowledged that it was impossible to “distance ourselves” completely from China on big-ticket issues like climate change.Attending a conference of like-minded leaders on the center-left in Montreal, Starmer warned that progressive leaders need to be “acutely alert” to the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House and taking a more conciliat...