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Four homers, two firsts and a Jolly Rancher (?) help Oakland A’s top Texas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:49 GMT

OAKLAND — Brent Rooker hit a three-run homer off Brock Burke in the bottom of the 10th inning, rallying the Oakland Athletics to a 9-7 win over the Texas Rangers that snapped a five-game losing streak Friday night.Esteury Ruiz homered and drove in four runs for Oakland. Kevin Smith and Carlos Pérez also connected for the major league-worst A’s (9-31), who won on a walk-off hit for the third time this season.This one came after Texas pinch-hitter Adolis García delivered a go-ahead single off Zach Jackson in the top of the 10th. Former A’s shortstop Marcus Semien followed with an RBI single to give Texas a two-run lead before Oakland came back.Robbie Grossman, the veteran Texas outfielder who spent two seasons with the A’s, homered and had an RBI double in front of another small crowd of 6,575 at the Coliseum. Jonah Heim added two hits to extend his hitting streak to 11 games. Ezequiel Duran doubled twice.Ruiz’s RBI single off Burke (2-1) drove in Nick Allen, who began the 10th ...

Ahead of big offseason, Draymond Green says ‘I want to be Warrior for the rest of my life’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:49 GMT

LOS ANGELES — This isn’t the end of the Warriors’ dynasty.At least, not according to Draymond Green.“We’re not done yet. Lost this year, we’ll be back next year,” Green said Friday moments after the Lakers beat the Warriors in six games, effectively ending their hopes of repeating as championships.But one of the biggest question marks surrounding the core is Green’s future, which is in balance.Green has a $27.6 million player option for next season, his 12th in the league. Green wasn’t ready to share his plans in the wake of defeat.The Athletic reported there is mutual interest in keeping Green in the Bay long-term, either via Green opting out and making a new deal from scratch or by Green opting in for $27.6 million next year and extending from there. ESPN’s Marc Spears added that Green is concerned about the future about Warriors general manager Bob Myers, whose contract expires next month, and that Myers’ decision could be a factor ...

Campbell woman pleads not guilty to vehicular manslaughter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:49 GMT

SAN MATEO COUNTY – A 24-year-old Campbell woman has pleaded not guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and other charges filed against her in connection with a wrong-way collision last month on Interstate 280 near Woodside, prosecutors said.Constellatia Martin, who was arraigned Thursday, also pleaded not guilty to DUI causing injury, hit-and-run and driving on the wrong side of the road, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office.The crash was reported April 22 on southbound I-280 just north of the Woodside Road exit.Prosecutors said Martin was driving the wrong way on the freeway and collided head-on with a BMW, killing 54-year-old San Francisco resident Eden Palmer and injuring her 14-year-old son.Martin is accused of running from the scene. California Highway Patrol officers found her naked lying down in a grassy area about 150 yards away, according to the district attorney’s office.Martin reportedly screamed out bizarre statements. Prosecutor...

Woman facing felony DUI charges after refusing to leave Taco Bell drive-thru

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:49 GMT

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A woman with three prior DUI convictions was arrested after she allegedly drove drunk and refused to leave the drive-thru of a southwest Bakersfield Taco Bell, according to a court filing. Demetra Bailey, 39, has pleaded not guilty to two felony DUI charges, resisting arrest and driving while her license was suspended or revoked for driving under the influence, according to court records. She's due back in court June 16. Woman gets 8 years in DUI crash that placed motorcyclist in coma On Jan. 4, police were called to the Taco Bell at 6619 Panama Lane to a report of a motorist who appeared to be under the influence and refused to leave the drive-thru, according to a warrant filed in Superior Court. An officer arrived and activated his vehicle's emergency lights. Bailey reversed her vehicle and tried to drive out of the lane but went over the curb, an officer said in the warrant. Her vehicle got stuck and she ran but was caught after a short chase, the ...

'Mom’s and Dad’s Nipple Factory' movie tells touching love story

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:49 GMT

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (KRON) – This Sunday, Mother’s Day, the Doclands Film Festival in San Rafael offers a chance to share something special with mom.It’s a film called “Mom’s and Dad’s Nipple Factory.” It is not a medical film exactly, or a porn film, as the cheeky title might tease.It’s a personal story about family, faith, and feeling whole again. KRON4 had a chance to talk with the Bay Area producer and small-town director about why this documentary touches so many. 4 Fun Things: Here’s what’s happening in the Bay Area Justin Superstar directed the movie, a story about his own family from a conservative small town in Wisconsin, and how they dealt with his mom’s breast cancer and mastectomy.“At the heart of it is the story of my folks' secret prosthetic nipple business that has transformed quite a few lives, including my own,” Superstar said. “Justin started making this film and it was about this nipple business, but in the end, it was really this sweet love story about his paren...

Cousins’ OT goal gives Panthers 3-2 win over Maple Leafs to advance to East final

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:49 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Nick Cousins scored at 15:32 of overtime and Sergei Bobrovsky made 50 saves as the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series on Friday night to advance to the Eastern Conference final.Aaron Ekblad and Carter Verhaeghe each had a goal and an assist for the Panthers.Morgan Rielly and William Nylander scored for the Maple Leafs, who had advanced in the playoffs for the first time in 19 years when they beat Tampa Bay in the first round. Rookie goalie Joseph Woll had 41 saves in his first home playoff start.In the extra period, Cousins buried his second goal of the playoffs off the rush short-side on Woll to send the Panthers to the conference finals for the first time since 1996.Florida — the team with the fewest points to qualify for the postseason — won all three games in Toronto and improved to 6-1 on the road in the playoffs after also upsetting the record-setting Boston Bruins. The Panthers will next face the Car...

A’s rally for 4 in 10th, beat Rangers 9-7 on Rooker’s 3-run homer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:49 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Brent Rooker hit a three-run homer off Brock Burke in the bottom of the 10th inning, rallying the Oakland Athletics to a 9-7 win over the Texas Rangers that snapped a five-game losing streak Friday night.Esteury Ruiz homered and drove in four runs for Oakland. Kevin Smith and Carlos Pérez also connected for the major league-worst A’s (9-31), who won on a walk-off hit for the third time this season.This one came after Texas pinch-hitter Adolis García delivered a go-ahead single off Zach Jackson in the top of the 10th. Former A’s shortstop Marcus Semien followed with an RBI single to give Texas a two-run lead before Oakland came back.Robbie Grossman, the veteran Texas outfielder who spent two seasons with the A’s, homered and had an RBI double in front of another small crowd of 6,575 at the Coliseum. Jonah Heim added two hits to extend his hitting streak to 11 games. Ezequiel Duran doubled twice.Ruiz’s RBI single off Burke (2-1) drove in Nick Allen, who began th...

Indoor roller skating rink and pickleball venue opens in Northeast DC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:49 GMT

(new Image()).src = "https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384&cid=c2ffed0c-3624-46c0-b10f-97c976d290a3";cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: "d7a12bb1-cdcd-4a98-a406-d713ae378191"}).render("ae1cba7b96914c5ea530f6f65e03b085"); });The District’s Edgewood neighborhood is now home to a massive complex featuring 14 pickleball courts and D.C.’s only indoor roller-skating rink.Located inside the Bryant Street NE complex, Kraken Kourts & Skates is a “multi-generational gathering space with family programming.” Inside the 70,000 square-foot space, you’ll find something for every member of the family.The indoor games include cornhole, darts, Jenga, table tennis, shuffleboard and, of course, pickleball.“What is amazing about pickleball and roller skating is that both sports have this mass appeal,” Anna Valero, president and founder of Kraken experiences said. “It doesn’t matter how old or athlet...

Betts, Freeman homer back-to-back, lift Dodgers to 4-2 win over Padres

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:49 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A couple of former MVPs powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to a division win.Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman homered back-to-back to regain the lead in the seventh inning, and the NL West leaders defeated the San Diego Padres 4-2 on Friday night for their third straight victory.“That’s why they’re superstars,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “Every time they get up to bat they can change the game.”The Padres rallied to tie the game 2-all with two outs in the top of the seventh. Ha-Seong Kim doubled to left field off starter Dustin May, scoring Xander Bogaerts and pinch-runner Rougned Odor.With one out, Betts hit a 426-foot shot to left and Freeman followed with a 370-foot drive to right off Tim Hill (1-1) for a 4-2 lead.“Mookie hitting a home run just kind of energizes everyone,” Freeman said. “That’s just showing who we are the last two weeks. It was overall a great performance. We’ve been playing good baseball the last couple...

France dominates, Abreu gets warm welcome as Astros beat ChiSox

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:49 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — J.P. France pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning in his second major league outing, José Abreu got a warm reception in his return to Chicago and the Houston Astros beat the White Sox 5-1 on Friday night.The teams waited out more than a two-hour rain delay at the start. The White Sox honored Abreu with a pregame video tribute, and he responded by popping out of the dugout and pumping his fist as the crowd cheered before jogging toward the clubhouse.Kyle Tucker walked and scored in the fourth. He also got Houston’s first hit when he chased Chicago starter Michael Kopech (1-4) with an RBI double in the fifth, making it 2-1.The Astros scored two more in the sixth on back-to-back RBI doubles by Martín Maldonado and Mauricio Dubón against Gregory Santos. Yordan Alvarez homered in his second straight game when he led off the ninth with a long drive to right.France (1-0) was terrific again after throwing five scoreless innings against Seattle last week in his major ...