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Grissom drives in go-ahead run as Braves rally past Marlins

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Vaughn Grissom didn’t have the chance to open the season in Atlanta as he hoped.Now that he’s back in the majors, the shortstop is proving he can fit in the Braves’ productive lineup.Grissom had two hits, including a single to drive in the go-ahead run in Atlanta’s four-run eighth inning, and the Braves rallied to overcome a strong start by Miami’s Sandy Alcantara and beat the Marlins 6-4 on Wednesday night.Dylan Floro (1-1) blew a 4-2 lead in the eighth, which began with Matt Olson’s seventh homer. Grissom’s single to right field drove in Eddie Rosario, who tripled, for a 5-4 lead. Marcell Ozuna’s grounder was fielded by Floro in front of the mound, but Floro’s wild throw past catcher Jacob Stallings for an error allowed Ozzie Albies to score.“You see it all forming in front of you and you see it all about to happen,” said Grissom of his key at-bat. “I just had to have a good plan and try to execute and put the barrel o...

Police seek witnesses in 2020 murder in Denver

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) —  The family of a Denver man killed in 2020 is begging for witnesses to come forward. According to the Denver Police Department, 29-year-old Mar-Shun Cox was leaving an apartment at 10425 E. 31st Ave. on Sept. 6, 2020, when he was shot and killed. “He was confronted by unknown people in the parking lot, and he was shot in that parking lot and as he ran from that parking lot,” Detective Mark Crider said.  Man charged with murder after Denver bartender found dead under tarp Crider said he believes Cox was targeted and that there may be two or more suspects. “We’ve run down our leads, our forensics evidence has been tested and we’re still looking for leads to find who’s responsible for killing Mar-Shun,” he said. Witnesses urged to speak upInvestigators believe multiple witnesses were outside in the parking lot and on balconies at the time of the shooting. However, Crider said no one with credible information has come forward. “Even if it’s a small detail, it’ll fit th...

Kartye scores in NHL debut, Kraken lead series 3-2 over Avs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Tye Kartye scored in his NHL debut and the Seattle Kraken moved a win away from clinching their first playoff series after beating the reigning Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Wednesday night.The Kraken take a 3-2 lead in the first-round series back home to Seattle, where they can advance Friday night in front of their raucous home fans. Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards cited for assault after loss against Nuggets Yanni Gourde and Morgan Geekie added goals for the Kraken, who've scored first in all five games. Philipp Grubauer stopped 26 shots against his former team.Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and Evan Rodrigues added another to make it 3-2 with 3:37 remaining, but the Avs couldn't tie it up.The Kraken were without forward Jared McCann, who was injured on a hit from Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar in Game 4. Makar could only watch as he drew a one-game suspension from the league. Makar was last year’s Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the playoff MVP.Alexanda...

Bandimere closing means an end to 'Take it to the Track' for young drivers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

MORRISON, Colo. (KDVR) — Lost in the emotion of Bandimere Speedway's swan song is the final season of "Take it to the Track." Entering its 19th season, “Take it to the Track” is designed to give younger drivers the opportunity to “experience the thrill of speed.” The owner of Bandimere previously announced this will be the final season for "Thunder Mountain" at its Jefferson County location. Among those waiting in line for the starting line is driver Casey Babcock. “It’s gonna be greatly missed,” he said. Homeowners warned to brace for higher property taxes Babcock is waiting to race with his 13-year-old son, Cayden. Babcock said he will have to seek out other venues to allow his son to let loose in a controlled environment. “We still got Pueblo and Julesburg, so I'll probably just be traveling a little more to get some drag time in," Babcock said. “Take it to the Track" test nights take place every Wednesday through Oct. 11. Cost is $40 or $35 with the discount offered by Colora...

Life in prison for road rage shooter who killed 13-year-old

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Jeremy Webster, a man accused of opening fire on a family and killing a 13-year-old boy in June 2018 was found guilty on all charges and sentenced to life without parole Wednesday.Vaughn Bigelow Jr., 13, was killed in the shooting as a result of a gunshot wound to his head.Webster, 27, was found guilty of 12 charges in all -- murder, multiple counts of attempted murder, multiple counts of assault and attempted assault. He was given the maximum sentence for all charges. Psychologist says man charged in road rage killing was sane Before handing out the sentence, the judge said this case was "unlike any other case" because of the level of tragedy and loss.District Attorney Brian Mason echoed this after the sentencing and called the loss to the Bigelow family unspeakable."I've seen a lot of bad cases in my career, and this is one of the worst we have ever, ever seen," he said. Before Webster was sentenced, Vaughn's mother, Meghan, asked the judge to give him the maxim...

Jailed Putin foe Navalny says he’s facing additional charges in Russia

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

Alexei Navalny, President Vladimir Putin’s best-known critic in Russia, told a Moscow courtroom Wednesday that he is facing extremism charges that could keep him in prison for 30 years, according to the Associated Press.In the hearing, he fought for time to review the charges he is facing.“It is a cynical insult, in this process investigators are trying to make it so that I can’t even see the materials of my case,” Navalny said in remarks tweeted out by his team’s Twitter account and translated from Russian. “Now, they’re probably slightly ashamed that they will discuss an obvious thing. There are 195 volumes in my case and they are not giving me the chance to study it.”It signifies the continuation of a trend that has seen critics of Putin and his regime subject to ever harsher prison sentences amid the escalation of Russia’s war in Ukraine.Navalny is serving an 11 ½ year prison term. In February 2021, he was sentenced to two years and eight months for...

In the trenches with bright, chic spring coats

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

Some style icons never die — they just get reinvented. Take the trench coat. Once again, they’re a must-wear for this spring and early summer. But not just the business-as-usual numbers; this year’s have gotten a little more cheeky, with designs that range from loose and casual to electric neon in hue. Follow one of these current trends to find the silhouette and style that will make your own personal statement this season. Choose your own fashion adventure from….Bold brightsThe latest colorful trenches are everything that your standard stone-gray version is not. Take the Maxi Trench Jacket ($99.95 on dynamiteclothing.com). Sure I love its removable sash andlightweight, soft fabric that makes any silhouette flattering. But I also credit the back vent for its allure, and most of all, the high-voltage shade of orange it comes in — which goes with just about everything you put on.Playful patternsIt’s customary for trenches to be a solid color, even when those colors come in all kinds o...

Boys track All-Scholastics and league All-Stars

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

BOYS TRACK ALL-SCHOLASTICSCam Allain (Carver) high jumpSam Burgess (Framingham) 2-mileNataenel Vigo Catala (Haverhill) 300Neil Chowdhury (Andover) 600Jacob Cookinham (Bishop Stang) shot putAndrew Gleason (Pembroke) 55Sean Golembiewski (Hopkinton) 55 hurdles/pentathlonColin Kirn (Andover) 1000Rowan McConkey (Arlington) high jumpNathan Shultz (North Attleboro) long jumpTyler Tubman (Newton North) mile4×200 (Lexington): Jayden Bai, Jake Wheaton, Branndon Uda-Thach, Alexios Kontothanassis4×400 (Newton North): Matthew Paquette, Jack Tsai, Myles Scott, Quincy Scott4×800 (Newton North): Alex Hrycyszyn, Reeve Derby, Gabe Grove, Tyler Tubman4×800 (Brookline): Declan Mulligan, Altamo Aschkenesay, Hunter Bailey, Kailas CiattoCAM ALLAINCARVERThe junior was third at the New Balance Nationals before soaring to a personal best of 6-8 for the win at the Adidas Nationals. The South Shore League champion and MVP was second at All-States and third at New Englands. The honor roll st...

Heat storm back to 128-126 OT victory in Milwaukee, Knicks up next in East semis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

It was stunning and similar,For the second consecutive game the No. 8 playoff seed in the Eastern Conference stormed back from a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit against the No. 1 seed.So the Milwaukee Bucks, the team with the best regular-season record in the NBA, are done.And the Miami Heat, again fueled by Jimmy Butler, move on, this time after a 128-126 overtime victory Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum.It is just the sixth time a No. 8 has defeated a No. 1 in a seven-game series.Up next for the Heat?Another chance for the Heat to make history, this time against a familiar playoff opponent.Heat vs. New York Knicks, in the Eastern Conference semifinals, opening Sunday at 1 p.m. at Madison Square Garden.With Butler following up his 56 in Monday’s Game 4 home victory with 42, the Heat ultimately needed only five games to take down the Bucks, even while losing guards Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo in the series.Butler was supported by 22 points from point guard Gabe Vincent, ...

Editorial: D.C. pols need to boost Capitol Police funds, stat

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:00:56 GMT

Capitol Hill operates in two modes: outrage and “asleep at the switch.”In a prime example of the latter, lawmakers in D.C. have hit the snooze button while the very people who protect them plead for funding. .As RollCall reported, a fiscal year boost for the U.S. Capitol Police isn’t stretching far enough, as the force is still in dire need of more officers to handle the challenges of the upcoming presidential election, a recently reopened Capitol and growing threats against members, according to Chief J. Thomas Manger.Manger testified this week before the Senate Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee and made a plea for more funding to let the department add to its staff. Its $840.9 million fiscal 2024 request is a more than 14% increase over enacted fiscal 2023 funding. Much of that money would go toward hiring and retention, Manger said.It’s a problem facing many police departments across the country as they struggle with massive staffing shortages...