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Charley Walters: Twins aren’t fixated on 18-game playoff losing streak

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:40:35 GMT

The Minnesota Twins have enough pitching to finally end their ignominious 18-game postseason losing streak.Thirteen of those losses were to the New York Yankees, who this season did not make the playoffs.MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – AUGUST 06: Matt Wallner #38 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates his walk-off two-run home run with teammates after the 5-3 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Target Field on August 06, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)During a chat with the Pioneer Press outside the Twins’ clubhouse at Target Field last week, chief baseball executive Derek Falvey pointed to the clubhouse.In reference to a question about the 18 straight losses, Falvey said, “That room, very few of those guys played a role in a lot of those games. There might be only three players from 2019 in that room.“Everyone’s heard it, everyone knows it — the facts are facts. But I think what this group does really well is every night when they come to the bal...

Opera review: ‘Dark Sisters’ a bold tale of life in a fundamentalist commune

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:40:35 GMT

Journey North Opera Company takes a piercing look at the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) in the Minnesota premiere of “Dark Sisters,” performing at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis this weekend. The high notes — performed by soprano Sarah Kuhlmann and flute/piccolo player Eun Cho — pierce as well, punctuating the docudrama opera with notes that keep the listener at attention.Composer Nico Muhly, based in New York, might be familiar for Twin Cities audiences. His work has been heard at presentations by Liquid Music, the Walker Art Center, VocalEssence, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and more. He collaborated with librettist Stephen Karam (author of the Tony Award-winning “The Humans”), whose text in this production is projected elegantly in a concrete poetry style with the help of supertitle designer Ben Litzau.“Dark Sisters” received its world premiere in 2010, two years after the FLDS Yearning for Zion Ranch was raided by the state of Texa...

Man dies in overnight Ferguson shooting, suspect arrested

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:40:35 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - A homicide investigation is underway after a man died in an overnight shooting in Ferguson. Police say the suspect is behind bars. The shooting happened around 10 p.m. Friday in the 1600 block of Northwinds Drive. Police have not yet identified the victim or disclosed what led up to the shooting. Wainwright gets at-bat, huge ovation in series opener of grand sendoff Authorities arrested Max Jones in connection with the investigation. Ferguson police obtained warrants for second-degree murder and armed criminal action charges against Jones. Investigators say they found Jones in possession of a gun linked to the crime scene. "The Ferguson Police Department is seeking any additional information that may aid in the investigation, including eyewitness accounts, surveillance footage, or other relevant information," said the department in a news release. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now ...

RTD bus involved in fatal crash in Denver

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:40:35 GMT

An RTD bus was involved in a crash with “serious injuries” in north Denver Saturday. A passenger in the other vehicle has died, police said.Update: A passenger of the vehicle that was transported to the hospital, was later pronounced deceased. The identity of the deceased passenger will be released by the medical examiner’s office. The investigation is ongoing.— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) September 30, 2023The crash between the bus and a motorist happened near 49th Avenue and Race Street, The Denver Police Department reported at 1:04 p.m. on X.Three people were taken to a hospital.In a 3:07 p.m. update, police said one of the people taken to the hospital has died.Police said they are still investigating the crash.Race Street was closed between 48th and 49th avenues for about an hour but has reopened.

San Francisco neighbors pay tribute to Dianne Feinstein along city’s iconic Lyon Street Steps

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:40:35 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – Kristine Hamlett couldn’t pin down the exact emotions that motivated her to spend a foggy Saturday morning in front of Dianne Feinstein’s Pacific Heights home, a day after news broke about the iconic California senator’s death.But as her 3-year-old twins, Jay and Crigg, scampered up and down the Lyon Street Steps, the 38-year-old from Marin County said she wanted to pay her respects to the first woman she remembers who truly exemplified the mentality and ambition of a trailblazer.“I think it’s really important for them to know that moms can go to work, have really important jobs, enact change and fight for what they believe in, too,” Hamlett said of her boys. “No matter if you agree with her or not, she gave a lot of voice to people and worked towards change that she thought was right. You have to respect a human being that has enough conviction to do that.”Mimi Jensen, of San Francisco, add flowers to the ones brought by members of the community at the house o...

Caleb Williams throws for 403 yards and No. 8 Southern California beats Colorado 48-41

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:40:35 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Caleb Williams threw for 403 yards and tied a career high with six touchdown passes as No. 8 Southern California held off Colorado 48-41 after racing out to a big lead on Saturday.Leading 34-7 in the second quarter, the Trojans saw Colorado storm back to make it a one-score game with 1:43 remaining on Shedeur Sanders’ 16-yard TD strike to Jimmy Horn Jr. The Trojans recovered the onside-kick attempt and Williams kneeled three times to close out the win.The Trojans (5-0, 3-0 Pac-12) improved to 17-0 all-time against the Buffaloes (3-2, 0-2), who were knocked off for a second straight week after a 3-0 start that made Deion Sanders’ team the biggest story in college football.Sanders finished with 371 yards passing and four touchdowns, along with a 25-yard scamper for a score just before halftime. He had one interception.NO. 6 PENN STATE 41, NORTHWESTERN 13EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Drew Allar threw a touchdown and ran for another in Penn State’s win over Northwest...

Hill accounts for 4 TDs – 3 in the second quarter – to help Rhode Island beat Bryant 49-26

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:40:35 GMT

KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Kasim Hill threw two touchdown passes and ran for a TD in the second quarter to help Rhode Island pull away in the Rams’ 49-26 win Saturday against Bryant. Hill finished 19-of-33 passing for 339 yards with three touchdowns and an interception. Marquis Buchanan had nine receptions for 111 yards and John Erby added 98 yards receiving for Rhode Island (3-2). Hill connected with Erby for a 57-yard touchdown with 8:46 left in the second quarter to give the Rams a 14-13 lead and added a 5-yard TD run 4 1/2 minutes later before he hit Darius Savadge for a 26-yard score to make it 15-point game just before halftime. Syeed Gibbs appeared to have returned an interception — the first of the freshman’s season — for a touchdown but was ruled out of bounds at the 1 after replay review. That set up Ja’Den McKenzie’s 1-yard TD run that made it 35-13 with 6:26 remaining in the third quarter. Zevi Eckhaus was 12-of-25 passing for 125 yards with a touchdown and ...

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista to have Tommy John surgery

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:40:35 GMT

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista heads to the dugout after being pulled for another reliever in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Baltimore. The Astros won 7-6. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)(AP/Julio Cortez) Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista heads to the dugout after being pulled for another reliever in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Baltimore. The Astros won 7-6. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)(AP/Julio Cortez) BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Orioles reliever Félix Bautista will have Tommy John surgery next month and miss the playoffs and likely the entire 2024 season. The 28-year-old right...

Scotland routs Romania 84-0 to set up Ireland showdown at the Rugby World Cup

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:40:35 GMT

LILLE, France (AP) — Scotland confirmed the showdown it craves with Ireland for a place in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after routing hapless Romania 84-0 on Saturday.Top-ranked Ireland leads Pool B but it could possibly fail to reach the quarterfinals if it loses to Scotland next Saturday at Stade de France.How many of the Scots who ran rings around the Romanians will face Ireland is debatable, though. Scotland rested 13 front-liners, who watched in comfort at Stade Pierre-Mauroy as their squad mates racked up 12 converted tries, 11 of them converted by Ben Healy, who scored a try for a 27-point haul in his Rugby World Cup debut.Slippery wing Darcy Graham became the first Scot to score four tries in a Rugby World Cup match. Graham has 12 tries in his last seven tests.Scotland was one try short of its highest Rugby World Cup score in achieving its third highest total ever.The “B” side was warned it would run up a big score but was told to stick to the script, trust its structur...

Boston College receiver Ryan O’Keefe wheeled off field after collision

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:40:35 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College receiver Ryan O’Keefe was wheeled off the field early in the fourth quarter after colliding with Virginia defensive back Malcom Greene.O’Keefe gave a thumbs-up just before the gurney he was strapped to reached the tunnel after spending about 10 minutes motionless on the field following the violent collision at Alumni Stadium.O’Keefe was looking for the ball on a pass from Thomas Castellanos when Greene came running through traffic and the two collided with 14:07 left in the fourth quarter.Both players didn’t appear to see the other before the collision and were down for several minutes before Greene eventually got to his feet and was able to walk around as medical staff attended to O’Keefe.Boston College players trotted across the field once O’Keefe was secured in the gurney and shouted encouragements as he was wheeled to the tunnel.There was no immediate word on his condition.Source