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Chris Bassitt blasts A’s ownership for teardown — without naming John Fisher

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

The current Oakland A’s have started 2023 on pace to match the worst of the worst in MLB history.But the players who made up the core of the most recent contenders in Oakland are starting to speak out more directly against owner John Fisher and the team’s potential move to Las Vegas.Current Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt revealed that the group of stars from the 2018-2021 teams — when the A’s made the playoffs three times and just missed out on a fourth – still keep up with each other in a “massive group chat” and wonder what could have been if Fisher had not been so frugal.“We’re still talking pretty frequently and it was more so like, ‘Man if we just add a piece or two to this roster with [Marcus] Semien and [Matt] Olson and [Matt] Chapman and all the and all those guys … we got a chance to do something special here,’” Bassitt told ‘Foul Territory’, a YouTube show that features a rotation of ex-MLB players as cohosts.“And instead of kind o...

At least 8 fake GOP electors granted immunity in Georgia probe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

By Sara Murray and Jason Morris | CNNAt least eight of the Republican “fake electors” in Georgia have accepted immunity deals in an ongoing criminal investigation into efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election there, according to a new court filing.Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis had previously notified all 16 GOP fake electors in Georgia that they were targets in her investigation. Last month, Willis offered immunity deals to several of the Republicans who served as pro-Trump electors and they accepted, according to the filing.The newly secured cooperators could offer insights into a key prong of Willis’s sprawling investigation into election interference: the attempts to put forward alternate slates of electors to block the certification of the 2020 presidential vote and the role Trump’s allies played in organizing the effort.Other Republicans who served as pro-Trump electors could still face legal exposure in her inve...

'So, I hear I'm transphobic': Dee Snider responds after being dropped by SF Pride

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Two days after he was pulled from a main stage appearance at this year's SF Pride Celebration and his song, "We're Not Gonna Take It," was canceled as the festival's unofficial rallying cry, Twisted Sister front man Dee Snider has issued a response."I was not aware the Transgender community expects fealty and total agreement with all their beliefs and any variation or deviation is considered 'transphobic,'" wrote Snider in a Facebook post. SF parking ticket scam going around in city: Here’s what to look out for "So, my lifetime of supporting the Transgender community's right to identify as they want and honoring whatever changes they may make in how they present themselves to the world isn't enough?" he continued, in the post which was titled, "So, I hear I'm transphobic. Really?"At the center of the brouhaha with Pride is a tweet Snider sent earlier this week in which he voiced his support for a statement from fellow rocker, Paul Stanley of Kiss, that was...

Curry is the greatest Bay Area athlete ever, E-40 says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

(KRON) -- The Bay Area has been home to countless legendary athletes -- whether it's basketball, football or baseball players. However, there's one that reigns supreme over all of them, says one Bay Area rap legend. Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is the greatest Bay Area athlete ever, E-40 said Friday afternoon during an interview on ESPN's NBA Today. Yes, that includes over NFL legend Joe Montana and MLB legend Barry Bonds. E-40, whose real name is Earl Stevens, even doubled down on his take for the four-time NBA champion. He said Curry -- when his career is over -- is going to be the greatest NBA player of all time (GOAT). Curry cracks Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes for second straight year You decide, who is the greatest athlete ever in Bay Area? Is it Curry, Montana, Bonds or someone else?Take a look at the résumés of Curry, Montana and Bonds. Stephen Curry4x champion1x Finals MVP2x MVP9x All-Star8x All-NBANBA's all-time 3-point leaderJoe Montana4x Supe...

Spectator tumbles over railing into bullpen in Philly

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A spectator fell over a protective railing and into the Red Sox bullpen in the top of the first inning of Boston’s game against Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park on Friday night.There was no immediate word on the fan’s condition after he tumbled one level from an open concourse into the Boston bullpen in right-center field.Masataka Yoshida, Boston’s second batter, was facing Philadelphia’s Zack Wheeler when Phillies reliever José Alvarado ran from the bullpen into the outfield. Medical personnel quickly ran out to the second level of the bullpen as Red Sox relievers looked on nearby.Security personnel immediately cleared fans from the railing in Ashburn Alley, which sits close to the visiting bullpen, as medical personnel attended to the fan, who was wearing a Phillies jersey.The spectator was strapped to a backboard and taken from the bullpen and field on a stretcher and a cart.NBC Sports Philadelphia reported that the spectator fell aft...

Wells Fargo Championship Par Scores

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

FridayAt Quail Hollow ClubCharlotte, N.C.Purse: $20 millionYardage: 7,448; Par: 71Second RoundWyndham Clark67-67—134-8Tyrrell Hatton69-65—134-8Nate Lashley68-66—134-8Sungjae Im69-66—135-7Xander Schauffele66-69—135-7Adam Scott67-68—135-7J.J. Spaun68-67—135-7Adam Svensson68-67—135-7Justin Thomas68-67—135-7Tommy Fleetwood65-71—136-6Michael Kim68-68—136-6Kyoung-Hoon Lee66-70—136-6Stewart Cink71-66—137-5Harris English71-66—137-5Max Homa70-67—137-5Beau Hossler68-69—137-5Taylor Moore66-71—137-5Kevin Streelman66-71—137-5Dylan Wu72-65—137-5Patrick Cantlay67-71—138-4Chris Kirk67-71—138-4David Lingmerth71-67—138-4Denny McCarthy71-67—138-4Matthew NeSmith67-71—138-4Ryan Palmer66-72—138-4Webb Simpson71-67—138-4Alex Smalley73-65—138-4Gary Woodland69-69—138-4Keegan Bradley70-69—139-3Hayden Buckley72-67—139-3Corey Conners70-69—139-3Matt Fitzpatrick69-70—139-3Rickie Fowler71-68—139-3Matt Kuchar72-67—139-3Trey Mullinax70-69—139-3Seamus Power69-70—139-3Brendon Todd71-68—139-3Zac Blair72-68—140-2Trace C...

Wells Fargo Championship Scores

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

FridayAt Quail Hollow ClubCharlotte, N.C.Purse: $20 millionYardage: 7,448; Par: 71Second RoundWyndham Clark67-67—134Tyrrell Hatton69-65—134Nate Lashley68-66—134Sungjae Im69-66—135Xander Schauffele66-69—135Adam Scott67-68—135J.J. Spaun68-67—135Adam Svensson68-67—135Justin Thomas68-67—135Tommy Fleetwood65-71—136Michael Kim68-68—136Kyoung-Hoon Lee66-70—136Stewart Cink71-66—137Harris English71-66—137Max Homa70-67—137Beau Hossler68-69—137Taylor Moore66-71—137Kevin Streelman66-71—137Dylan Wu72-65—137Patrick Cantlay67-71—138Chris Kirk67-71—138David Lingmerth71-67—138Denny McCarthy71-67—138Matthew NeSmith67-71—138Ryan Palmer66-72—138Webb Simpson71-67—138Alex Smalley73-65—138Gary Woodland69-69—138Keegan Bradley70-69—139Hayden Buckley72-67—139Corey Conners70-69—139Matt Fitzpatrick69-70—139Rickie Fowler71-68—139Matt Kuchar72-67—139Trey Mullinax70-69—139Seamus Power69-70—139Brendon Todd71-68—139Zac Blair72-68—140Trace Crowe70-70—140MJ Daffue70-70—140Austin Eckroat70-70—140Harrison Endycott74-66...

Two 12-year-old boys accused of carjacking, stealing from drivers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

Two 12-year-old boys were arrested by D.C. police in early May for carjacking related crimes. One is charged in nine separate instances of robbery or carjacking.D.C. police said that string of crimes started March 21 on Elvans Road in Southeast, when the boy jumped out of a vehicle driven by another suspect and assaulted and tried to rob someone. The boy didn’t make off with anything but was charged with assault for that incident.Then, police said a series of carjackings began the next month. From mid to late April, police said the 12-year-old, along with at least one other suspect in each instance, stole eight different cars at gunpoint in the District. Each alleged carjacking happened in Southeast.In the span of less than 15 minutes on April 24, the boy is accused of flashing a gun at three sets of people and getting away with two vehicles. In another incident the next day, police said the boy assaulted a driver on Elvans Road and drove away in their car.The 12-year-old was ...

Paraguay far-right populist presidential candidate arrested

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Paraguayan police on Friday detained Paraguayo Cubas, a far-right populist who came in third in Sunday’s presidential election and encouraged his supporters to protest over his unsubstantiated claims that the vote was marred by fraud.Cubas was being held in preventive detention under an order by the Attorney General’s Office that is accusing him of breach of the peace, Police Commissioner Gilberto Fleitas said in a radio interview.Cubas, the candidate of the National Crusade Party who received 23% of the votes Sunday, was broadcasting live on Facebook when officers detained him outside his hotel in San Lorenzo, around 15 kilometers (9 miles) from Asunción.Fleitas said Cubas got into a police vehicle “without any difficulty,” but he continued streaming live.In his broadcast from inside the police vehicle, Cubas chatted with officers and focused the camera on his handcuffs. “You can see now I’m being imprisoned,” he said. “All the criminals in this...

Hatton in 3-way tie for lead at Wells Fargo; McIlroy falters

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tyrrell Hatton shot a 6-under 65 on Friday to move into a share of the second-round lead at the Wells Fargo Championship, while Rory McIlroy’s bid for a record fourth tournament title hit a major snag.Hatton, who has one PGA Tour victory and six more on the European tour, played the final four holes at Quail Hollow in 4 under to reach 8-under 134, matching Nate Lashley and Wyndham Clark through 36 holes.Lashley is also a one-time winner on tour, while Clark has zero victories.Several highly ranked players were close behind, including No. 5 Xander Schauffele and major champions Justin Thomas and Adam Scott in the group of six at 7 under alongside Sungjae Im, J.J. Spaun and Adam Svensson.Defending champion Max Homa moved into contention. He shot 67 and was three shots back.With 28 players within four shots of the lead, Schauffele called the tournament “anyone’s game.”“They say the cream rises to the top and the harder the property … the better player...