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Lewis has 4 RBIs in season debut, Jeffers homers in 10th to give Twins 7-5 win over Astros

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:33:57 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Royce Lewis homered with four RBIs in his season debut and Ryan Jeffers hit a two-run shot in the 10th inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 7-5 win over the Houston Astros on Monday.Lewis returned exactly a year from the day he tore the ACL in his right knee for a second time when he crashed into an outfield wall while making a catch in his first appearance in center field. The first overall pick in the 2017 amateur draft had reconstructive surgery a few days later, ending his first major league season after just 12 games.It was the second time in two years that he sustained the same injury after tearing it for the first time in Feb. 2021. Lewis was drafted as a shortstop but will play third base for now with fellow top pick Carlos Correa entrenched as the team’s shortstop.Max Kepler started the 10th as the automatic runner on second base before Jeffers drove the first pitch from Bryan Abreu (2-1) into the seats in left field for his third hit and a 7-5 lead.Le...

High water levels greet thousands at Chatfield State Park on Memorial Day

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:33:57 GMT

Chatfield State Park, Co. (KDVR) – Thousands of people were out Monday enjoying area lakes and reservoirs.Before the holiday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife sent out a warning to people, asking them to be safe and wear life jackets. Water levels at the reservoir have elevated because of recent rains.On Monday, Chatfield State Park was a hotspot and there was a long line of cars just to get into the park to enjoy Memorial Day. One sign warned people to watch for driftwood, moved around by high lake levels. At one point FOX31 cameras captured people trying to remove large branches from a swimming area.Israel Ramos of Commerce City who was celebrating his birthday changed party spots.“We were going to go to Cherry Creek but the tide was all the way up to where the volleyball courts are at so we couldn’t go there. So we headed out here to Chatfield, it’s better,” Ramos said. Rafter rescued from swift rapids on Royal Gorge Patrick Quenum, who was visiting from Paris, rode a personal water...

Police say multiple people shot near beach boardwalk in Hollywood, Florida

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:33:57 GMT

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — Police are responding to a shooting near the beach boardwalk in Hollywood, Florida.Videos posted on Twitter Monday evening showed emergency medical crews responding and providing aid to multiple injured people. It wasn’t immediately clear how many people were injured or what their conditions were.Police said there would be a heavy presence of officers as the investigation continues. Officials were also setting up an area for family members to reunite.https://twitter.com/HollywoodFLPD/status/1663335222350413829?cxt=HHwWioC86c2krZUuAAAAHollywood Beach is a popular beach destination about 11 mile (17 kilometer) south of Fort Lauderdale and 20 mile (32 kilometer) north of Miami.

Las Olas Oceanside Park host Caribbean American Heritage Month Cultural celebration

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:33:57 GMT

As they say, location, location, location and Florida has some very close by Caribbean neighbors. Like Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and to celebrate these beautiful islands, Fort Lauderdale is having a throwdown. Partygoers put on your dancing shoes and get ready for some island vibes this weekend.Arianne Glassman: “The Caribbean American heritage month celebration here at Las Olas Oceanside Park is a three-day celebration of the food, art, music, and entertainment.” Arianne Glassman: “Friday night kicks it off with the bad boys of reggae, inner circle they are legends in the reggae genre. Inductees in the reggae hall of fame in Jamaica.”And what’s a Caribbean party without some salsa.Arianne Glassman: “We’re thrilled on Saturday, featuring the music of Cuba to have four-time Grammy winner Tomasito Cruz and his quartet. Along with two other bands coming that day.”And on Sunday get ready to slide with Mister Junkanoo himself...

CNCO says ‘farewell’ with ‘La Ultima Canción’

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:33:57 GMT

The men of CNCO took over the world of Latin pop back in 2015.After eight years together, they’re ready to say farewell to their fan base, but not before they leave them with one final song and tour to say thank you for the years of love and support for their music.“Me acompañaste en mis buenos momentos.”The band is saying goodbye to their fans with one last song called “La ultima canción.”“Y que valga la pena la última canción”Richard Camacho: “La ultima cancion for us, you know, this song, we were looking for something to make the concept of, you know, this last chapter of us. So, I feel like a song would have been perfect for our fans.”They didn’t want to leave anything unsaid before their time together comes to an end.Richard Camacho: “Everything said everything that we wanted to say to our fans. It was like a poem and for me, I feel like this song was perfect for this initiation of this last chapter.” When ...

Impeachment trial of Texas’ Ken Paxton to begin no later than August 28

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:33:57 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A historic impeachment trial in Texas to determine whether Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton should be permanently removed from office will begin no later than August in the state Senate, where the jury that would determine his future could include his wife, Sen. Angela Paxton.Ken Paxton was immediately suspended from office after the GOP-controlled Texas House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted Saturday to impeach the three-term attorney general, who has been dogged by ethical and criminal accusations since taking office in 2015.The Senate unanimously adopted a measure Monday that called for the trial to begin not later than Aug. 28.Paxton is only the third sitting official in Texas’ nearly 200-year history to be impeached. He called the House investigation that led up to his impeachment “corrupt” and has broadly denied wrongdoing. The raft of accusations against him include an indictment on securities fraud charges and alleg...

Marcus Stroman throws a 1-hit shutout vs. the Tampa Bay Rays. Can the Chicago Cubs build off it to close a dreadful May?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:33:57 GMT

Marcus Stroman threw his arms in the air and soaked in the cheers from the 38,163 fans at Wrigley Field.First baseman Matt Mervis’ unassisted final out of the Chicago Cubs’ 1-0 win Monday snapped a four-game losing streak on the arm of Stroman’s one-hit gem. He took a no-hitter into the seventh and allowed only three Tampa Bay Rays to reach base — a hit by pitch, walk and single — in his second career shutout and first since 2014.Wander Franco’s leadoff single to left in the seventh ended Stroman’s no-hit bid.“I’m truly better when I’m calm,” Stroman said, “so I’m trying not to celebrate or get too antsy or get too excited in a moment because that’s going to take away from my next few pitches and probably going to get (me) out of my mechanics a bit.“I wish I could have took myself out of that moment and really took that in because it felt special, but I had to really zone in and put everything ...

Celtics’ Malcolm Brogdon cleared to play for Game 7 vs. Heat

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:33:57 GMT

Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon was cleared to play in Monday’s Game 7 after missing Game 6 due to a right forearm injury.Brogdon reportedly hurt his arm in Game 1 of this series and suffered a partial tear in a tendon leading from his right elbow leading to his forearm. He participated in shootaround on Monday without the black arm sleeve he’s been wearing and looked much better than he did when he last did in Game 5, when he had to exit the game in the second half.“I trust him and if he’s healthy, he’ll be a great spark for us,” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said.Soaking it inBefore shifting their focus to Game 7, the Celtics made sure they appreciated a legendary moment in Game 6 on Saturday night in Miami, where Derrick White’s miraculous buzzer-beating tip-in allowed them to see another day.“I think I took time in the locker room after the game to obviously settle in with the team but we have an understanding that we have to shift our perspective,” Mazzulla said“So, I th...

Inmate found dead in East County jail cell

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:33:57 GMT

SANTEE, Calif. -- Authorities are investigating after a 32-year-old incarcerated woman died at Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility, law enforcement said.Roselee Bartolacci was found unresponsive in her cell Monday around 12:30 a.m. during a housing unit check, Lt. Scott Roller with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDSO) said in a news release Monday. She was the sole occupant of her cell, authorities confirmed.The detention facility's medical staff performed life-saving measures on Bartolacci, but she was later pronounced dead, per SDSO. Woman, 26, suspected of DUI in head-on crash On April 6, Bartolacci was arrested and booked into the Vista Detention Facility and then transferred the next day to the Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility, Roller said. She was charged with 245(A)(4) – Assault with a Deadly Weapon.The incident is under investigation, per sheriff's protocol for all in-custody deaths.The Medical Examiner's Office will determine the cause and man...

Police investigating shooting near beach boardwalk in Hollywood, Florida

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:33:57 GMT

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — Police are responding to a shooting near the beach broadwalk in Hollywood, Florida.Videos posted on Twitter Monday evening showed emergency medical crews responding and providing aid to multiple injured people. It wasn’t immediately clear how many people were injured or what their conditions were.Police said there would be a heavy presence of officers as the investigation continues. Officials were also setting up an area for family members to reunite.Hollywood Beach is a popular beach destination about 11 miles (17 kilometer) south of Fort Lauderdale and 20 miles (32 kilometer) north of Miami. The beach was expected to see more visitors than usual with the Memorial Day holiday.Associated Press, The Associated Press