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Emotional Sergio Romo back with SF Giants, ‘trying to wrap my head around’ retirement

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:23:46 GMT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Sergio Romo didn’t think he would be this emotional. It was just catch.But the setting, on the backfield behind Scottsdale Stadium, with at least two dozen fans lined up along the metal fence, and the circumstances, with Romo back in a Giants uniform for the first time since 2016, were too much to overcome.After signing a minor-league deal with the intent to retire with the team he helped win three titles, Romo completed his physical Saturday morning, walked to his locker with a No. 54 jersey hanging in it, then proceeded out the clubhouse doors and down the left-field line, where pitching coaches Andrew Bailey and J.P. Martinez were waiting for him. Romo signed autographs for the dozens of onlookers, then began the emotional undertaking of his first time throwing with any intensity since last September.Romo, 40, played catch for about 15 minutes, taking frequent pauses between pitches. He was soaking it all in, one last time.Romo in action pic.twitter.com/...

Sharks’ James Reimer won’t wear Pride-themed warmup jersey, saying it runs counter to religious beliefs

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:23:46 GMT

SAN JOSE — James Reimer will not participate in the San Jose Sharks’ pregame warmups tonight, saying the Pride-themed jerseys team members are planning to wear to show support of the LGBTQIA+ community runs counter to his personal religious convictions.Reimer, a devout Christian, said he came to the decision earlier this week.The Sharks organization earlier this week announced a host of activities that revolve around their Pride Night celebration, including wearing warmup jerseys with specific crest and patch artwork designed to show acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community.Reimer, who is not scheduled to play Saturday when the Sharks host the New York Islanders, will not take part in the team’s usual pregame warmups.“I get what the message is. I think people are trying to show support to the community and I’m sure people in the community feel marginalized,” Reimer said Saturday afternoon. “So it’s people trying to come along (with) them in a public way and support them. For...

Sharks goalie James Reimer declines to wear Pride jersey

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:23:46 GMT

San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer won’t take part in pregame warmups, saying the team’s decision to wear Pride-themed jerseys in support of the LGBTQ community runs counter to his religious beliefs.Reimer said in a statement Saturday that he made the decision based on his Christian beliefs, adding that he “always strived to treat everyone with respect” and that members of the LGBTQ community should be welcome in hockey.“In this specific instance, I am choosing not to endorse something that is counter to my personal convictions, which are based on the Bible, the highest authority in life,” Reimer said.Reimer is the second NHL player this season to refuse to take part in warmups with Pride-themed jerseys, with Philadelphia’s Ivan Provorov declining to in January. Reimer was not slated to play in Saturday night’s home game against the New York Islanders, which is Pride night. Additionally, the New York Rangers opted not to wear Pride jerseys or use Pride stick tape ...

Clark, Iowa prepare for Georgia’s zone defense in 2nd round

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:23:46 GMT

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s women’s basketball team has seen plenty of different defenses this season.The zone that the Hawkeyes will see in Georgia in Sunday’s NCAA Tournament second-round game is just the latest test.The Lady Bulldogs (22-11), the 10th seed in Seattle Regional 4, held Florida State to 26.9% shooting overall and 27.6% in 3-pointers in Friday’s 66-54 first-round game.Now Georgia gets the second-seeded Hawkeyes (27-6), who led the nation in scoring at 87.5 points per game and in field-goal percentage at 51.1%. Iowa also shot 37.2 percent in 3-pointers, 10th best in the nation.The defenses the Hawkeyes have seen this season, especially in Big Ten play, have been an education.“I think everything really helped prepare us for this,” said Iowa center Monika Czinano. “I think we are really equipped for it. A lot of losses, yeah, they sucked. It sucks to lose. But we learned a lot of great lessons from them. They teach us really great lessons for t...

Pionk’s OT goal leads Jets over Predators 3-2

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:23:46 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Neal Pionk scored 55 seconds into overtime to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Nikolaj Ehlers and Adam Lowry also scored and Connor Hellebuyck made 18 saves for Winnipeg, which snapped a two-game losing streak. Josh Morrissey had two assists.Cody Glass and Luke Evangelista scored and Juuse Saros made 30 saves for the Predators, who have lost two straight.The Predators now trail Winnipeg by three points in the chase for the Western Conference’s second wild-card berth, though Nashville has played three fewer games.In overtime, Pionk was able to get a tap-in off of a shot attempt from Pierre-Luc Dubois.Just 34 seconds after Ehlers tied the game at 1 early in the third with a slap shot from the top of the left circle, Evangelista took a feed from Tommy Novak in the low slot and banked a shot off of Hellebuyck and into the net. Novak has points in five consecutive games.Lowry converted the rebound of a Morrissey sho...

Man fatally shot by US Park Police officer in Northeast DC after fleeing stop for stolen car

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:23:46 GMT

A man was fatally shot by a U.S. Park Police officer in Northeast D.C. Saturday after he dragged another officer with a stolen car while fleeing the scene, authorities said.According to U.S. Park Police spokesman Thomas Twiname, around 8:50 a.m., a U.S. Park Police officer responded to a call to assist a D.C. police officer with a stolen car in the area of 34th and Baker Street in Northeast.The officers attempted to detain the man driving the stolen car, but the driver attempted to flee the scene in the 300 block of 36th Street NE.More DC NewsMore Local NewsThe U.S. Park Police officer was “trapped in the vehicle” and was unable to get out of the car.A second U.S. Park Police officer was “dragged” by the car as the suspect attempted to flee the scene. The officer inside the vehicle fired his weapon and shot the suspect, according to Twiname.The suspect then crashed the car into a house a few blocks away, he said.Officers then “rendered aid immediately&#...

FGCU tops WSU 74-63, reaches 2nd round of March Madness

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:23:46 GMT

VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Maddie Antenucci’s 3-pointer bounced four times before going through the net as part of her game-changing spree from beyond the arc that sent 12th-seeded Florida Gulf Coast into the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 74-63 win Saturday over No. 5-seed Washington State.Sha Carter scored 24 points and Tishara Moorehouse had 16 for the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament champion Golden Eagles (33-3). FGCU will play the winner of Saturday’s late game between fourth-seeded Villanova and No. 13 seed Cleveland State at the Wildcats’ on-campus arena, the Pavilion.The Eagles sent the Shania Twain karaoke club out of Washington State (23-11) home early after a surprising run to win the Pac-12 Tournament. Tara Wallack led the Cougars with 16 pointsAntenucci, who scored 11 points, turned into a sudden-scorer and turned a tight game into FGCU’s game to lose. She averaged only 4.1 points this season, but hit FGCU’s second 3 of the game in the third quarter for ...

Armed suspect shot, killed by Englewood officer

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:23:46 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) -- An armed suspect was shot and killed by an Englewood police officer on Saturday, the department said.Police responded to a suspect with a gun in the 4500 block of South Broadway around 12:45 p.m. and the suspect fled when officers arrived, Englewood Police Department Public Information Officer Scott Allen said in a news conference Saturday afternoon. A chase ensued and police encountered the suspect around Princeton Avenue and Broadway. "The armed suspect was shot by police, and suspect was transported to an area hospital," Allen said. The suspect later died. Blake Street Tavern closing after 20 years in Denver Police told FOX31 that the officer was okay. EPD said at 1:26 p.m. that Oxford Avenue was closed between Broadway and Lincoln Avenue due to the shooting.No further details were available and an investigation was ongoing. The 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office will investigate the involvement of the officer in the shooting.

1 killed, 2 injured in backcountry avalanche

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:23:46 GMT

GUNNISON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- A backcountry snowboarder was killed and two others were injured in an avalanche southwest of the Town of Marble on Friday, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.The three snowboarders were caught in the avalanche in Upper Rapid Creek, the CAIC website said. One snowboarder was taken out by helicopter and the other was taken by ambulance after getting themself out of the avalanche. Warning: How to recognize red flags for avalanches The third snowboarder was unaccounted for and a search was conducted on Saturday. The CAIC site said the rider was found buried beneath four feet of snow. This is the second snowboarder and the eighth person total who has been killed in an avalanche this season.Avalanche triggered above treelineAccording to the CAIC, the wave of snow triggered and released in the east-northeast aspect above the treeline. The avalanche was 2 to 3 feet deep, 300 to 500 feet wide and covered approximately 2,400 vertical fe...

Denver weather: Milder days before cooling again with rain and snow showers

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:23:46 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — It's been a sunny day across Colorado and in Denver weather to start the weekend. And Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast, is forecasting more of the same for your Sunday.Weather tonight: Another cold nightUnder mainly clear skies with light wind, temperatures are expected to dip below freezing across the state. The coldest readings will be in parts of the Colorado mountains. Some spots there could drop below zero again. Overnight lows for most of metro Denver and the Front Range will be in the cold teens.Forecast overnight low temperatures by Sunday morning from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tomorrow: Sunny and milderYour Sunday in metro Denver is looking mostly sunny again. There may be some high clouds increasing late in the day which should make for a pretty sunset. Highs will be warming into the 50s across the Front Range. It'll still be chilly in mountain towns with temperatures in the 30s and 40s.Forecast highs on Sunday afternoon across Colorado fro...