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Wake Forest ties record with nine home runs, routs Alabama 22-5 to sweep super regional

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:31 GMT

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Brock Wilken hit three of Wake Forest’s record-tying nine home runs, and the Demon Deacons routed Alabama 22-5 on Sunday to win the Winston-Salem Super Regional.The Demon Deacons won both games in the super regional series, advancing to the College World Series for the third time and first time since winning the championship in 1955.Wilken went deep in the first, third and ninth innings, increasing his total to an ACC-record 70 career home runs.Marek Houston blasted a grand slam and Danny Corona hit two home runs with six RBIs. Tommy Hawke, Nick Kurtz and Bennett Lee also went deep for Wake Forest. The nine home runs tie the record for an NCAA Tournament game. Houston’s grand slam was the highlight of a six-run eighth inning, and Corona hit a three-run blast in a four-run ninth, as Wake Forest took its turn as the visiting team.Wilken went 4-for-5 and scored five runs. Justin Johnson, Corona and Lee scored three runs each.Colby Shelton hit two ...

McClanahan becomes majors’ 1st 10-game winner, Rays beat Rangers 7-3 to take 2 of 3

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:31 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Shane McClanahan became the first 10-game winner in the major leagues and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 on Sunday, taking two of three games in a match up of the teams with best records in baseball.McClanahan (10-1) allowed three runs, all in the third inning, and four hits over seven innings. The 26-year-old left-hander retired his final 15 batters. He won a career-best 12 games in 28 starts last season.Wander Franco homered for MLB-leading Tampa Bay (48-20), which improved to 31-7 at home.Adfter Colin Poche worked a perfect eighth. Jason Adam walked Adolis Garcia and gave up a double to Josh Jung with one out before walking Jonah Heim to load the bases. The right-hander then got a game-clinching double-play grounder from Ezequiel Duran.Robbie Grossman homered for the AL West-leading Rangers (41-23), who have lost three of four.Franco connected for his first homer since May 9, a three-run drive off Martín Pérez (6-2) in the fourth that pu...

Live updates: Severe weather moving into metro Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Pinpoint Weather Team forecast storms that would develop in the afternoon, some of which could become strong to severe with large hail and damaging winds.Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued south of the Denver metro area mid-afternoon Sunday. The specific areas included were Parker and Lone Tree.As the storms move in, FOX31 will keep you updated on conditions around the metro and impacts for travel.

Conor McGregor sends Miami Heat mascot to hospital following punch during mid-game skit, per report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:31 GMT

(CNN) — A punch from UFC star Conor McGregor sent the Miami Heat’s mascot, Burnie, to the emergency room of a local hospital during the NBA Finals on Friday, according to The Athletic.McGregor punched the performer wearing the mascot costume twice in a pre-planned skit in the third quarter during Game 4 of the NBA Finals at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The skit was meant to promote a pain relief spray, which McGregor sprayed on Burnie after the blows.The man playing Burnie was sent home from the hospital after receiving pain medication and is doing well, according to The Athletic report, which cited a league source. CNN has not verified the details of The Athletic report.Burnie, who sported large gold boxing gloves and a boxing robe, was punched once by McGregor and fell to the ground. Once on the ground, McGregor landed another punch before the mascot was dragged off the court.McGregor’s communications team had no comment when reached by CNN.CNN has reached out to the Miam...

Coast Guard rescues 3 from capsized boat off Port Everglades

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:31 GMT

A U.S. Coast Guard crew came to the rescue of three people after their boat capsized off Port Everglades.Coast Guard officials received a call about a boat taking on water one mile east from the port, at around 6 p.m., Saturday.The boaters were then transferred back to shore.No injuries were reported.

Police investigating reported sexual assault on Soldiers Field Road in Brighton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:31 GMT

State police are investigating a reported sexual assault on Soldiers Field Road in Brighton early Sunday morning. A man said he was walking along the road around 3 and 4 a.m. when a male driver pulled up and asked him for directions. When he said he couldn’t help, the vehicle followed him for a short period before he said the driver got out, approached him on foot, and physically and sexually assaulted him.The victim said he fought back and the suspect returned to his vehicle.The suspect is described as being about 6 feet tall with a Middle-Eastern accent. The vehicle he was driving may have been a gray Honda-CRV SUV. Anyone with information is asked to call state police.No additional information was immediately available.

Yankees Notebook: Carlos Rodon throws live batting practice

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:31 GMT

Yankees’ starter Carlos Rodon threw a live batting practice session Sunday prior to the team’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox.Rodon faced Harrison Bader and Willie Calhoun during the session. Rodon hit Calhoun with a pitch on the outfielder’s elbow. Calhoun said he felt a tingling sensation but was OK and will hit leadoff against the Red Sox.“I thought he looked really good,” manager Aaron Boone said about Rodon. “Probably stuff-wise, as good as I’ve seen even going back to spring.”The manager said Rodon’s fastball hovered around 93-96 MPH, which is a tad faster than his high-intensity bullpen session during the team’s West Coast trip. Boone added that the starter will throw another live session on Thursday and he will begin a rehab assignment afterwards.WEBER OPTS FOR PRP INJECTIONRyan Weber is opting for a PRP injection and rehab in hopes to avoid season-ending Tommy John surgery, according to MLB.com’s Br...

Mississippi civil rights lawyer arrested filming traffic stop, attorney says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:31 GMT

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi civil rights lawyer was arrested Saturday after filming a traffic stop conducted by officers from a police department she is suing in federal court, her attorney says.Jill Collen Jefferson is the president of JULIAN, the civil rights organization that filed a federal lawsuit last year against the Lexington Police Department on behalf of a group of city residents. Michael Carr, Jefferson’s attorney, told The Associated Press she was arrested late Saturday evening after she filmed officers after they pulled someone over.The Lexington Police Department did not immediately respond to request for comment in voicemails and phone calls.Jefferson was arrested nine days after Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division traveled to Lexington to meet with community members about allegations of police brutality in the small town.Jefferson’s lawsuit claims police have subjected Lexington resid...

Toronto Fire Services honour eight firefighters in annual ceremony of remembrance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:31 GMT

Toronto firefighters gathered to honour eight more fallen comrades at the City’s annual ceremony of remembrance on Sunday. City officials, Toronto residents, and the family and loved ones of the fallen firefighters paid tribute at the Last Alarm memorial sculpture outside Toronto Fire and Marine Station 334. The city says 327 firefighters have died in the line of duty in Toronto since 1848. Line-of-duty deaths include deaths related to incidents or illness in the course of firefighting duties. Several firefighters added to this year’s memorial honour role died years ago, as it can take a long time for the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to attribute the cause of death to firefighting, particularly in cancer cases caused by occupational exposure.“The loss of these men was not in vain, they made a real difference,” said Kim Scanlan, the sister of late district chief Christian L. Cauchon who passed away on Nov. 18, 2022, following a long battle with cancer. Jason Pal&#...

New Canada Post stamp honours first Indigenous woman to lead a Canadian government

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:17:31 GMT

ULUKHAKTOK, N.W.T. — The first Indigenous woman to lead a provincial or territorial government in Canada is being honoured with a new stamp.Canada Post says it has unveiled a stamp in honour of Nellie Cournoyea, known as a champion of her people in Canada’s western Arctic.Cournoyea was the first Indigenous woman, and second woman, to head a provincial or territorial government in Canada, serving as premier of the Northwest Territories from 1991 to 1995.Canada Post says in a statement Cournoyea is known for the unwavering vision, work ethic and heart that have guided her fight for Indigenous self-determination and Inuit empowerment.Canada Post says the stamp is one of three Indigenous leaders stamps that will be released on June 21.The postal operator is also issuing stamps paying tribute to B.C. Indigenous leader George Manuel and Alberta Indigenous leader Thelma Chalifoux.This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 11, 2023.The Canadian Press