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Bardet’s DSM wins rainy time trial to start Spanish Vuelta. Evenepoel opens gap over Jumbo-Visma

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:51:34 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The DSM–Firmenich team of Romain Bardet won a rainy team time trial through the streets of Barcelona to kick off the Spanish Vuelta on Saturday.Defending champion Remco Evenepoel complained about the poor riding conditions caused by the rainfall and early nightfall. His Soudal-Quickstep and other teams raced in near darkness.DSM marked the best time of 17 minutes, 30 seconds and Lorenzo Milesi will be the first rider to wear the red jersey for the three-week race.Evenepoel was visibly upset when he crossed the finish line, saying, “We are not monkeys in a circus.”The Belgian time trialing world champion was apparently upset that his team, which started last as last year’s winner, had to ride in the darkness due to the clouds that made nightfall come earlier than expected – and provided much needed rain for the drought-stricken area.He said they had “water in the face” and (could not) see “one meter in front of you.”Evenepoel’s Soudal-Quickstep was only six se...

Broncos football returns to Empower Field for preseason game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:51:34 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Football is back in the Mile High City as the Denver Broncos host the Los Angeles Rams in the final preseason game.This is the first and only preseason game at Empower Field, the Broncos were on the road for the first two. Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy injured during joint practice with Los Angeles Rams For the past two weeks, the Broncos lost in the final seconds of the games. Exciting for fans, but ultimately disappointing them. One notable absence from the field will be wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, who was carted off the field with a hamstring injury during a non-contact drill at practice Thursday.Jeudy’s injury leaves Courtland Sutton, rookie Marvin Mims Jr., second-year pro Brandon Johnson and Kendall Hinton as Russell Wilson’s top options.It's unclear which other starters will play on Saturday. Coach Sean Payton said he expects some of the team's top players to be on the field, but he didn't elaborate. Denver Broncos unveil $100M in stadium upgrades, new food ...

Search underway for 11-year-old boy reported missing from Hollywood

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:51:34 GMT

Police seek the public’s help in their search for an 11-year-old boy who was reported missing in Hollywood.According to Hollywood Police, Rashad Pierre was last seen leaving 3161 Taft Street, Saturday afternoon.He stands 4 feet, 11 inches tall, and has short black hair and brown eyes.The boy was last seen wearing a black shirt, black shorts and black/red flip-flops. He may be on a bicycle.Officials urge anyone with information on Pierre’s whereabouts to call Hollywood Police at 954-764-4357.

Multiple people killed in Dollar General store shooting in Jacksonville, mayor says; 2nd official says gunman is dead

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:51:34 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Multiple people were fatally shot Saturday inside a Jacksonville, Florida, Dollar General store, the city’s mayor has told a television station. A city council member says the shooter is dead.Mayor Donna Deegan told WJXT “there are a number of fatalities” inside the store but didn’t give a precise number. Numerous police officers are in the area near Edward Waters University, a small historically Black university.“This is unacceptable,” Deegan told the station. “One shooting is too much but these mass shootings are really hard to take.”Jacksonville City Council member Ju’Coby Pittman told the station the shooter is dead. She did not give details.“My heart is heavy. I am tired of all of the shootings,” she said.Edward Waters University students are being kept in their dorms, the school said in a statement. No students or faculty are believed involved, the school said.Further details were not immediately available. The city says it...

Adon leads Nationals over Marlins 7-4 and Washington climbs out of last place

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:51:34 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Joan Adon pitched six scoreless innings of two-hit ball as the Washington Nationals built a six-run lead and defeated the sliding Miami Marlins 7-4 Friday night.Carter Kieboom homered, Michael Chavis had two hits and Joey Meneses drove in three runs for the Nationals, who have won 10 of 13 and moved ahead of the New York Mets and out of the NL East cellar for the first time since June 2.“Confidence is really good right now and that’s a key factor,” Nationals manager Dave Martinez said. “But these young guys are starting to understand how to play the game. Everything’s going well right now and I’m proud of these guys.”Adon (2-0) kept Miami hitless until Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s two-out single in the sixth. Chisholm’s grounder, which got under shortstop CJ Abrams, originally was ruled an error but the scoring decision reversed after Luis Arraez lined a single to center.The 25-year-old right-hander struck out three and hit a batter in his fourth start since his Aug. 5 recall fr...

8 people shot in Dorchester near annual Caribbean festival

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:51:34 GMT

Eight people were shot in Dorchester Saturday morning in the area of a local Caribbean festival, officials said.Police were on scene in the area of Blue Hill Avenue and Talbot Avenue Saturday morning, delaying festival activities. The shooting happened around 7:44 a.m., and all victims have non-life threatening injuries.Boston police said arrests have been made, and firearms were confiscated at the scene.The Caribbean American Carnival Association of Boston hosted a parade Saturday morning in the area, starting in Roxbury later today and heading down Blue Hill Ave ending at Franklin Park. J’ouvert Bands also began at 5:30 a.m. Saturday on Talbot Avenue.Further information was not immediately available.

Bob Barker, longtime ‘Price is Right’ host and animal advocate, dies at 99

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:51:34 GMT

A publicist says popular game show host Bob Barker, a household name for a half-century as host of “Truth or Consequences” and “The Price Is Right,” has died at his home in Los Angeles. Barker was 99.Barker — also a longtime animal rights activist — died Saturday morning, according to publicist Roger Neal.“I am so proud of the trailblazing work Barker and I did together to expose the cruelty to animals in the entertainment industry and including working to improve the plight of abused and exploited animals in the United States and internationally,” said Nancy Burnet, his longtime friend and caretaker, in a statement.Barker retired in June 2007, telling his studio audience: “I thank you, thank you, thank you for inviting me into your home for more than 50 years.”Barker was working in radio in 1956 when producer Ralph Edwards invited him to audition as the new host of “Truth or Consequences,” a game show in which audience members had to do wacky stunts — the “consequ...

Red Sox Notebook: Houck, Whitlock enjoying the journey

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:51:34 GMT

In the long history of elite Red Sox pitching, only one ever brought home the gold:Mike Boddicker, who earned the franchise’s first and only Gold Glove to date, in 1990.But when the Red Sox were in Houston this past week, Garrett Whitlock had his own Gold Glove moment when Alex Bregman popped up on the first pitch of the at-bat, sending the spheroid sky-high into foul territory on the first base side. When Bregman blocked catcher Connor Wong as he attempted to track the ball, Whitlock sprang into action. He raced off the mound and slid, feet-first, to catch the ball by the on-deck circle.Though Bregman ended up being called out due to batter interference, Whitlock’s tenacity provided viewers with an epic and impressive moment.But when Whitlock posted the clip to his own Instagram hours later, it was the cheeky caption that caught attention:“I don’t want to hear any more of this talk about how @tanner_houck11 is more athletic than me.”Shots fired.“It’s fine, he can say what he wants,...

Ticker: Teamsters at UPS finalize votes to approve new labor contract

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:51:34 GMT

A final vote wrapped up Friday to approve a UPS-Teamsters labor agreement that averted a massive strike, clearing the way for the new contract to take effect.The International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ national master agreement with UPS covers some 340,000 drivers, package handlers and other workers at UPS.Overall, the five-year UPS-Teamsters contract was ratified with a record 86.3% of votes in favor and 58.1% voter turnout, according to the union.The new contract means higher wages, more full-time jobs and protections for UPS workers, including giving current part-time workers raises to at least $21 per hour immediately, according to the Teamsters. Full-time delivery drivers will get wage increases to an average top rate of $49 per hour.— Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionWall Street climbs to clinch its first winning week in a monthStocks rose to send Wall Street to its first winning week since July. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% Friday after flipping between small gains and losses a fe...

Boil water advisory economic impact survey available for businesses affected

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:51:34 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A boil water advisory remained in effect for Coronado’s Silver Strand and portions of Imperial Beach and Chula Vista Saturday afternoon, the County of San Diego confirmed.This comes after E. coli bacteria was detected Thursday in the drinking water system. Since then, residents in affected areas have been urged to either boil their water before using it or use bottled water.A map of affected areas can be found here.On Friday, county officials explained that California American Water Company, the utility agency in charge of these areas, is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the contamination.   7 San Diego-area companies ranked among ‘best employers’ in US: Forbes "Once the source is identified and repaired, the water system will need to be flushed and then two rounds or cleaning samples are needed before we can actually lift the advisory,” San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair, Nora Vargas said in a news conference Friday. With the w...