Athletics fall to Phillies, end homestand with fifth straight loss

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:58:58 GMT

Athletics fall to Phillies, end homestand with fifth straight loss OAKLAND — Getting three pinch-hits in a span of six batters in the late innings was enough to stir up the crowd, but the Athletics wound up losing 3-2 Sunday to the Philadelphia Phillies and being swept in a three-game series.The A’s, 19-55, haven’t won since their 2-1 “reverse boycott” win Tuesday night. This recent losing streak is different than others the A’s have experienced this season, with close losses replacing blowouts that have given Oakland the biggest negative run differential in baseball.After their seventh-straight win Tuesday night, the A’s fell twice to the Tampa Bay Rays, who have the best record in baseball, and dropped nail-biters both Saturday and Sunday against Philadelphia (38-34), the defending National League champions.The A’s trailed from beginning to end as Kyle Schwarber led off the game with an opposite field home run against starter Hogan Harris (2-1). It was Schwarber’s 20th home run of the season.P...

Popular ABC7 TV personality announces she is leaving station and Bay Area

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:58:58 GMT

Popular ABC7 TV personality announces she is leaving station and Bay Area Popular ABC7 weekend news anchor Liz Kreutz surprised TV viewers on Sunday with the announcement that is she is leaving the station — and the Bay Area as well.“I do have some personal news to share with all of you,” Kreutz said on-air at the end of the morning broadcast. ” This is my last day anchoring the weekend morning news at ABC 7 News.”She dubbed the departure “bittersweet,” but didn’t give any details behind her decision other than to say that she is “leaving the Bay Area for an exciting opportunity.” She added that she looked forward to sharing more about the opportunity “very soon.”“For now, I just want to say what an honor it has been to sit in this chair for the last 3 1/2 years,” she said. “I feel so lucky to have worked with truly some of the best, smartest journalists in the business here at ABC 7.”She also took the time to show her gratitude to those who have helped her dur...

Driver dies after overnight crash on Hwy 101 near Santa Rosa

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:58:58 GMT

Driver dies after overnight crash on Hwy 101 near Santa Rosa (KRON) -- A driver died after an overnight crash Sunday on Highway 101 in the North Bay, California Highway Patrol announced on social media. The crash happened around 3:25 a.m. on the southbound lanes of US-101 south of West Sierra Avenue in Cotati. Authorities said a Honda Civic drove off the roadway, crashed into a freeway sign and hit a large redwood tree. Firefighters helped remove the driver from the car and took him to the hospital.The driver later died at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.The driver was male, but his identity was not released, according to CHP. Officials are waiting to notify the family first. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }It is unknown at this time why or how the Civic lost control. CHP did not say whether or no...

Leona Maguire wins Meijer LPGA Classic; Ricky Castillo wins pro debut on Korn Ferry Tour

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:58:58 GMT

Leona Maguire wins Meijer LPGA Classic; Ricky Castillo wins pro debut on Korn Ferry Tour BELMONT, Mich. (AP) — Leona Maguire played her final six holes in 6 under and shot an 8-under 64 on Sunday to win the Meijer LPGA Classic by two strokes, her second tour victory.Maguire made six birdies and an eagle in her bogey-free round at Blythefield to finish at 21-under 267. She caught playing partner Ariya Jutanugarn with an eagle on the par-5 14th hole to reach 18 under, then closed with three straight birdies to pull ahead of Jutanugarn and Xiyu Lin.Maguire was solid but unspectacular on the front nine, birdieing both par 3s, and was 2 under for the day through 12 holes. She then birdied the par-3 13th to kick off her torrid closing stretch.Jutanugarn, a 12-time winner on tour including two majors, shot her second straight 66 and finished alone in second. Lin, playing in the final group, birdied the 14th to reach 19 under but played her final four holes in 1 over to shoot 68 and finish tied for third with third-round leader Amy Yang (69).Hyo Joo Kim (69) was fifth. Defendin...

Wyndham Clark takes 1-shot lead over Rory McIlroy into back 9 on final day of US Open

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:58:58 GMT

Wyndham Clark takes 1-shot lead over Rory McIlroy into back 9 on final day of US Open LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wyndham Clark had a one-shot lead over Rory McIlroy with nine holes left Sunday in the 123rd U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club.Clark, a 29-year-old Denver native playing in only his seventh major, separated from third-round co-leader Rickie Fowler with three early birdies while Fowler bogeyed three of his first seven holes.Clark then persevered through trouble before the turn to stay in the lead. He bogeyed the par-5 eighth after getting stuck in some tough greenside rough, and he got up-and-down from a bad lie on the ninth to preserve his one-stroke advantage over McIlroy, who went into the turn with eight straight pars.Clark and Fowler began the final round atop the leaderboard at 10 under, with McIlroy just one shot behind. Clark and Fowler were both chasing their first major titles, while McIlroy was seeking to end a prolonged major drought after getting all four of his titles from 2011-14.Clark made a 2 1/2-foot birdie putt on the first hole, and he added...

Josh Naylor has four hits, 3 RBIs, leads Guardians to 12-3 win over Diamondbacks

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:58:58 GMT

Josh Naylor has four hits, 3 RBIs, leads Guardians to 12-3 win over Diamondbacks PHOENIX (AP) — Josh Naylor had four hits and three RBIs, and the Cleveland Guardians avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-3 on Sunday.The Guardians cruised through the series finale, scoring two runs in the first, three in the second and six more in the fourth for an 11-1 lead. Right-hander Tanner Bibee (3-2) gave up three runs and seven hits in five innings, striking out six and walking three.Cleveland pounded out 16 hits. It accomplished much of its damage off D-backs starter Zach Davies, who has struggled since his return from the injured list in late May. Cleveland scored two in the first after leadoff batter Steven Kwan reached on an error by shortstop Nick Ahmed. José Ramírez drove Kwan home with a triple and Josh Naylor’s double scored Ramírez.Kwan was in the middle of the action again in the second with a two-run triple that scored Will Brennan and Myles Straw. Amed Rosario’s sacrifice fly pushed the Guardians’ advantage to 5-0....

Machado and Musgrove power the Padres to series-clinching 5-4 win over MLB-leading Rays

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:58:58 GMT

Machado and Musgrove power the Padres to series-clinching 5-4 win over MLB-leading Rays SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manny Machado drove in two runs, Joe Musgrove worked six solid innings and Fernando Tatis Jr. and catcher Austin Nola teamed up to punch out a potential tying run at home plate as the San Diego Padres beat the MLB-leading Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on Sunday to take the three-game series.The Padres were ahead 5-4 in the top of the eighth inning when Tatis threw a near-strike to Nola at the plate to get Manuel Margot, who was trying to tie the game by scoring from second base on a single to right field by Christian Bethancourt.The Padres slumped badly in May, going 10-16. San Diego has turned it around in June, piecing together a 10-6 and winning seven of its last 10 games. The Padres have won their last three series, beating the Rays, Cleveland Guardians and Colorado Rockies.Musgrove (5-2) has won his last four decisions. Against Tampa Bay, he lasted six innings, allowing two runs and six hits with one strikeout. Closer Josh Hader worked a scoreless ninth for his 18th save....

Gray scores 25, Howard adds 21 as Dream beat Fever 100-94, win 3rd straight

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:58:58 GMT

Gray scores 25, Howard adds 21 as Dream beat Fever 100-94, win 3rd straight INDIANPOLIS (AP) — Allisha Gray scored 25 points on 9-of-13 shooting, Rhyne Howard added 21 points and the Atlanta Dream beat the Indiana Fever 100-94 on Sunday.Cheyenne Parker had 15 points, seven rebounds and four steals for Atlanta (5-5). Nia Coffey made 3 of 4 from 3-point range, finished with 11 points and tied a career high with six assists.Aliyah Boston, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA draft, made 10 of 15 from the field and led Indiana (4-7) with 25 points — tying her career best — and a season-high four blocks. The 6-foot-5 forward out of South Carolina is averaging 22.3 points and 9.3 rebounds over the past three games since she scored a career-low four points in an 85-82 loss to the Phoenix Mercury last Sunday.Kelsey Mitchell added a season-high 24 points, Kristy Wallace scored 13 and NaLyssa Smith 12 for the Fever.Atlanta set season highs for single-game scoring and field-goal percentage (56.1%). The Dream shot 37 of 66 overall, made 7 of 15 from 3-point range an...

CNBC: lo “peor” que un padre puede decirle a un niño, según un experto en educación

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:58:58 GMT

CNBC: lo “peor” que un padre puede decirle a un niño, según un experto en educación Cada niño pequeño se pone ansioso a veces. Pero cuando su hijo entra en pánico, hay una frase común que nunca debes pronunciar: Cálmese.Eso es según Rachel Romer, directora ejecutiva y cofundadora de la compañía de beneficios de asistencia educativa Guild, que es madre de dos hijos. Especialmente para los niños, dice, la calma se enseña mejor a través de demostraciones.“Estoy en medio de la crianza de dos niños pequeños de 4 años, y pienso en cuando están ansiosos, decir ‘cálmate’ es lo peor que le puedes decir a un niño de 4 años y medio”, dijo Romer recientemente en el podcast “Opportunity Divide” de Guild, en un episodio con la investigadora de liderazgo Brené Brown y el psicólogo organizacional de Wharton Adam Grant.Brown y Grant estuvieron de acuerdo. Decir “cálmate” no valida las emociones del niño ni lo ayuda a comprender sus sentimientos, e incluso, sin querer, puede parecer desdeñoso, dijeron.Manejar una emoción como la ansiedad es una tarea compleja...

Hot weather expected to increase creek danger

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:58:58 GMT

Hot weather expected to increase creek danger BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) -- After weeks of rain and hail storms, beautiful weather is expected in the metro area with many residents looking forward to spending more time near Colorado’s lakes and creeks.Firefighters warn that water from recent storms and snow runoff caused by high temperatures can create dangerous conditions as water levels rise. FOX31 found that Boulder Creek was running high and fast under the Broadway Street bridge on Sunday.“How fast it's going I would be scared that it might lift him up,” Jessica Ballhagen said while keeping a close eye on 9-year-old Alonso as he walked near the pedestrian lane. Man dies while inner-tubing on Arkansas River Many avoided the banks of the creek in wooded areas, especially sloped areas.“I just don't really wade out that much, I'm just staying on the shore,” one resident who was fishing for lost jewelry said.The rushing water is deemed to be extremely dangerous for tubing or swimming. A 9-year-old child drowned in the creek while t...