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Harper homers, Phillies shut down slugging Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of NLDS

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:04 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Bryce Harper homered, Ranger Suárez and the Philadelphia bullpen stifled baseball’s most prolific offense, and the Phillies blanked the 104-win Atlanta Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of the NL Division Series on Saturday night.In a playoff rematch between division rivals, the East champion Braves find themselves in exactly the same position as a year ago: trailing the Phillies after the opener at Truist Park.The Phillies went on to a 3-1 upset of the Braves in 2022 on an improbable run to the World Series. Now, they’re up again heading to Game 2 of the best-of-five series Monday night in Atlanta.Wild-card series hero Bryson Stott broke a scoreless tie with a run-scoring single in the fourth. Harper padded the lead with a drive over the right-field wall in the sixth off Spencer Strider, baseball’s only 20-game winner.The Braves, who tied the major league record with 307 homers during the regular season and averaged more than 5.8 runs per game, couldn’t mu...

Braves catcher Sean Murphy called for interference that brings home Phillies run in Game 1 of NLDS

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:04 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Braves catcher Sean Murphy was called for interference in the eighth inning of their NL Division Series opener against Philadelphia on Saturday night, bringing home a run for the Phillies.The call was made by plate umpire Brian O’Nora with J.T. Realmuto batting with the bases loaded and two outs. Trea Turner scored to give Philadelphia a 3-0 lead.It was hard to see any contact, but Realmuto looked back at O’Nora after he fouled off a pitch from Pierce Johnson and pointed to Murphy. After O’Nora indicated the interference call, Realmuto clapped as he jogged to first.The call was challenged by Atlanta, but it was upheld by a replay review. Some fans at Truist Park threw trash on the field in protest.There were 96 catcher interference calls in the majors this year, the highest total since at least 1974. That’s up from 74 in 2022 and 64 in 2021, according to Sportradar.Under MLB’s catcher interference rule, the batter is awarded first base if any fielder...

Desert horror: Music festival goers first took cover from rockets, then Gaza militants began firing on them

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:04 GMT

Fire and smoke rise following an Israeli airstrike, in Gaza City, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The militant Hamas rulers of the Gaza Strip carried out an unprecedented, multi-front attack on Israel at daybreak Saturday, firing thousands of rockets as dozens of Hamas fighters infiltrated the heavily fortified border in several locations by air, land, and sea, killing dozens and stunning the country. Palestinian health officials reported scores of deaths from Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)(AP/Fatima Shbair) Fire and smoke rise following an Israeli airstrike, in Gaza City, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The militant Hamas rulers of the Gaza Strip carried out an unprecedented, multi-front attack on Israel at daybreak Saturday, firing thousands of rockets as ...

Zach Calzada accounts for 3 TDs and Incarnate Word holds off Southeastern Louisiana 33-26

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:04 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Zach Calzada accounted for three touchdowns and Incarnate Word held off Southeastern Louisiana for a 33-26 victory on Saturday night.Calzada threw a pair of touchdown passes to help Incarnate Word (4-1, 1-0 Southland Conference) build a 24-6 halftime lead. Calzada’s 4-yard touchdown run capped a 13-play, 89-yard drive that stretched the Cardinals’ lead to 33-19 late in the third quarter. But midway through the fourth, Calzada fumbled and turned the ball over deep inside Cardinals’ territory. Southeastern Louisiana scored four plays later on Eli Sawyer’s 8-yard touchdown pass to Bauer Sharp that capped the scoring with 6:18 remaining. After forcing a three-and-out, Sawyer led a 15-play drive to the Cardinals’ 23-yard line but then threw an interception with 43 seconds to go. Calzada completed 23 of 32 passes for 304 yards. Brandon Porter had 10 receptions for 182 yards and a score. Sawyer was 27-of-40 passing for 271 yards and threw tw...

Roberson throws for 2, DT Stafford runs for 2, UConn wins first 38-31 over Rice

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:04 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Ta’Quan Roberson threw two touchdown passes, defensive tackle Jelani Stafford ran for two and UConn forced four turnovers and picked up its first win over the season 38-31 over Rice on Saturday.Rice (3-3) led 14-0 after one quarter but the Huskies (1-5) scored the next four touchdowns, including Jackson Mitchell’s 50-yard scoop and score after a backwards pass for a 28-14 lead early in the second half.J.T. Daniels’ second touchdown pass to Luke McCaffrey in the second half, a 30-yarder, pulled the Owls within 31-28 with 6:56 to play. But four plays later Roberson found Justin Joly over the middle and he turned it into a 59-yard score.Chris Shearin picked off Daniel’s at the UConn 25 with 4:16 to play. After a punt, the Owls reached the UConn 5 before settling for a field goal with 40 seconds left but the Huskies covered the onside kick.Roberson was 15 of 29 for 215 yards. He found Cameron Ross for 41 yards in the 28-point surge. That included S...

UCLA rallies in the fourth quarter to take down No. 13 Washington State 25-17

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:04 GMT

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Washington State’s Cameron Ward came into the Rose Bowl ranked third in the nation in passing yards and directing one of the nation’s top offenses.That didn’t mean much to UCLA, which handed Ward one of the most humbling games of his collegiate career.The Bruins forced four turnovers and pressured Ward all afternoon Saturday in a 25-17 victory over the 13th-ranked Cougars.The junior, who averaged 347.2 passing yards and completed 74.5% of his passes in the first four games, threw his first two interceptions of the season and was 19 of 39 for 197 yards and a touchdown. “They were the best defense we’ve faced so far this year,” Ward said. “They got after us today. They punched us in the mouth early and they punched us in the mouth the majority of the game, so we’re humbled for sure.”UCLA (4-1, 1-1 Pac-12) also sacked Ward three times, along with six QB hurries. Washington State (4-1, 1-1) went three-and-out on eight of its 16 possessions...

DC’s crime lab reapplies for accreditation

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:04 GMT

The D.C. crime lab, which lost its accreditation two years ago, appears to be on the road to recovery and helping strengthen the city’s fight against crime.D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau visited the D.C. Department of Forensic Science on Thursday and learned that the troubled lab has begun the process to win back its accreditation.“I was really excited to learn that last month they filed for reaccreditation of the Forensic Biology and Forensic Chemistry Units which helps us address, crime and evidence here in the District of Columbia,” Nadeau said. “They asked for their application to be fast-tracked. And right now it’s being reviewed on paper, and then in early December they’ll have a site visit [to] allow the accreditors to determine any changes or updates that need to be made since their application.”Nadeau added that the crime lab could be reaccredited by January.The lab is responsible for analyzing major crime scene evidence, and its...

Colorado beats Arizona State 27-24 to end 8-game Pac-12 losing streak

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:04 GMT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Alejandro Mata kicked a 43-yard field goal with 12 seconds left, Shedeur Sanders accounted for two touchdowns and Colorado ended an eight-game Pac-12 losing streak with a 27-24 win over Arizona State on Saturday.Arizona State (1-5, 0-3 Pac-12) labored offensively much of the afternoon without three starting offensive linemen and two key backups due to injuries. Coach Prime asks Buffs fans to ‘keep the peace’ The Sun Devils found the right gear at the right time, moving 94 yards in 13 plays to set up Trenton Bourguet's 15-yard touchdown pass to Troy Omeire with 50 seconds left.Sanders answered quickly, hitting Javon Antonio for a 43-yard completion on the next play. The Buffaloes (4-2, 1-2 Pac-12) moved close enough to set up Mata's winning kick despite struggling to get their explosive offense going most of the game.The Sun Devils sacked Sanders five times and gave the Colorado quarterback little time to find receivers downfield. Sanders, the nation's second-le...

‘I’m just so happy’: Miami Gardens woman celebrates 100th birthday with over 100 guests

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:04 GMT

A centenarian celebration was held for one very special Miami Gardens resident.Marie Kennedy Patton celebrating her 100th birthday on Saturday at the Miami Gardens Senior Center.Wearing a tiara and sitting on a large pink and silver chair, she was surrounded by more than 100 guests from around the country.Born in South Carolina, Kennedy Patton moved to Miami in 1952, where’s she worked and lived ever since.The honoree said it feels great to reach the big milestone, and she thanked everyone who showed up for the special occasion.“I want to thank all of my family, my friends, and I just thank everybody. I’m just so happy,” she said.Kennedy Patton worked with the Lowell Dunn construction family until she retired at 95. She does her own shopping and laundry, and she regularly attends church.

Lowell woman’s Taylor Swift-inspired Halloween display turning heads

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:04 GMT

A Lowell woman’s Taylor Swift-inspired Halloween display is making a splash in her neighborhood.Francieli Fragoso’s display features skeletons decked out in outfits from Swift’s Eras Tour.Hers is one of many similarly themed displays across the country.Fragoso said she got the idea when she and her daughter went to Swift’s concert — and she’s even added a skeleton for Travis Kelce, the singer’s new boyfriend.