National League snaps All-Star Game losing streak, tops AL 3-2 behind Elias Díaz homer

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:42:32 GMT

National League snaps All-Star Game losing streak, tops AL 3-2 behind Elias Díaz homer SEATTLE — Elias Díaz hit a two-run homer off Félix Bautista in the eighth inning, and the National League snapped a nine-game losing streak in the All-Star Game with a 3-2 win over the American League on Tuesday night.The NL won for the first time since an 8-0 victory in 2012 in Kansas City thanks to Díaz, a catcher who became the first Rockies player to win the All-Star MVP award.Díaz, who was non-tendered by the Pirates at the end of 2019, drove a 2-2 pitch from Baltimore’s hard-throwing closer deep to left to put the NL in front. Díaz was the lone representative for Colorado in his first All-Star Game appearance.He has nine homers this season, but hadn’t hit a long ball since June 23 against the Los Angeles Angels.“This means a lot to me, to my family,” he said. “Being in the ASG for me is amazing.”For most of the night, the All-Star Game was a pitchers’ duel highlighted by a couple big hits and some excellent defense.It got nervous for the NL in the ninth. Wander Franco flied ou...

Attempted murder suspect arrested after man found shot in Fairfax

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:42:32 GMT

Attempted murder suspect arrested after man found shot in Fairfax A suspect was arrested Tuesday for attempted murder after a man was found shot in the Fairfax district.The suspect was identified as Sasan Limodim, 36, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.On Monday, officers responded to reports of a shooting near the 100 block of North Vista Street around 1:15 p.m.Arriving officers found a man with two gunshot wounds on his lower back. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment and was later listed in stable condition, police said.The suspect, Limodim, fled the scene before officers arrived.On Tuesday around 11 a.m., detectives located and arrested Limodim near the 7500 block of Beverly Boulevard. Woman snaps selfie before allegedly stealing thousands worth of jewelry in Irvine The suspect was booked on charges of attempted murder and is being held on $2 million bail.The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective S. Kazarian at 213-922-8237 or the LAPD at 1-877-527-3247. Anonymous tip...

Aces coast to easy win over Mercury

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:42:32 GMT

Aces coast to easy win over Mercury LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jackie Young scored 23 points to lead three players with at least 20 points and the Las Vegas Aces coasted to a 98-72 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night.Chelsea Gray had 21 points and 11 assists and A’ja Wilson 20 with eight rebounds in the rout. Kelsey Plum, coming off a franchise record 40-point game, added 17 points for Las Vegas (18-2), which came into the game leading the league in scoring at 93.6 points a game.The Aces’ third sellout of the season included Mike Krzyzewski and Bob Arum sitting with Las Vegas owner Mark Davis. Saturday’s All-Star game in Las Vegas is also sold out. There were also a host of NBA stars in attendance, with some, like four-time All-Star Donovan Mitchell, greeting Wilson coming out of halftime.Michaela Onyenwere scored 18 points off the bench for the Mercury (4-15), who are last in the league in scoring at 77 points a game.MYSTICS 93, STORM 86WASHINGTON (AP) – Brittney Sykes scored 26 points and the short-handed Myst...

Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks during special session ordered by Gov. Reynolds

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:42:32 GMT

Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks during special session ordered by Gov. Reynolds DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks during special session ordered by Gov. Reynolds.Source

Young scores 23, Gray 21 and Wilson 20 as the Aces keep rolling with a 98-72 win over Mercury

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:42:32 GMT

Young scores 23, Gray 21 and Wilson 20 as the Aces keep rolling with a 98-72 win over Mercury LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jackie Young scored 23 points to lead three players with at least 20 points and the Las Vegas Aces coasted to a 98-72 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night.Chelsea Gray had 21 points and 11 assists and A’ja Wilson 20 with eight rebounds in the rout. Kelsey Plum, coming off a franchise record 40-point game, added 17 points for Las Vegas (18-2), which came into the game leading the league in scoring at 93.6 points a game.The Aces’ third sellout of the season included Mike Krzyzewski and Bob Arum sitting with Las Vegas owner Mark Davis. Saturday’s All-Star game in Las Vegas is also sold out. There were also a host of NBA stars in attendance, with some, like four-time All-Star Donovan Mitchell, greeting Wilson coming out of halftime.Michaela Onyenwere scored 18 points off the bench for the Mercury (4-15), who are last in the league in scoring at 77 points a game. Brittney Griner added 13 and Diana Taurasi had 11 moving her within 86 points of 1...

Denver Taylor Swift fan part of Ticketmaster lawsuit

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:42:32 GMT

Denver Taylor Swift fan part of Ticketmaster lawsuit DENVER (KDVR) -- The countdown is on for Taylor Swift fans in Colorado, but for some, securing tickets was a nightmare.  Joe Akmakjian, along with more than 300 fans across the country, has joined together in filing a lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster’s parent company of anticompetitive conduct. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County, California, claims the company has portrayed “a scheme by forcing fans to exclusively use it for presale and sale prices which are higher than what a competitive market price would be.” “I think what we want to see is transparency and an end to this monopoly and predatory behaviors of Ticketmaster,” Akmakjian said. Akmakjian lives in Denver and grew up listening to Taylor Swift.  Ticket scam warning issued ahead of Taylor Swift concerts “You can be anyone and find something relatable in her music,” Akmakjian said. Akmakjian said securing tickets for the concert in Denver was tough, even with a special code from Ticketmaster's presal...

High country still dealing with snow, soggy conditions

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:42:32 GMT

High country still dealing with snow, soggy conditions DENVER (KDVR) -- While the Front Range deals with midweek highs in the mid-to-upper 90s, higher-elevation parts of the state are still dealing with soggy conditions.“This year’s been a little different with the weather,” Blaine Koker, co-founder of 4x4 Colorado, said. Koker said this summer season has set itself apart. Loved ones remember Boulder woman killed in climbing accident “The runoff, from all the rain we got this season, still has some of the most popular trails, closed,” he adds.The 4x4 Colorado company specializes in rooftop tents and trail and camping gear.“I would certainly recommend doing a little bit of research, before just picking a trail and going up there,” he said.Koker suggests if drivers plan to do any off-road adventures, they should download the Colorado Trail Explorer app.

Loved ones remember Boulder woman killed in climbing accident

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:42:32 GMT

Loved ones remember Boulder woman killed in climbing accident DENVER (KDVR) -- Friends of a woman who died in a climbing accident Sunday described her as a fixture in the Boulder community. Bailee Mulholland, 26, was a Boulder native who graduated from Boulder High School and the University of Colorado Boulder."She knew exactly who she was. She's a mountain person that loved living in Boulder and was very grateful for being from there," Tim Watts, who has been climbing with Mulholland for years and considers her more like family, said. "You can do everything right and everything can go wrong."Mulholland died while free-solo climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park on Sunday, the park said in a release Monday.She was climbing on the Four Aces of Blitzen Ridge when she fell approximately 500 feet, according to the release. That ridge is located on Ypsilon Mountain on the east side of the park.  Woman dies after 500-foot fall in Rocky Mountain National Park "Tell your loved ones you love them because you just never know the last time you’r...

Commemorative flags once again up for discussion in Carlsbad

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:42:32 GMT

Commemorative flags once again up for discussion in Carlsbad CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Commemorative flags were once again up for debate in Carlsbad Tuesday evening after Councilmember Dr. Melanie Burkholder proposed the discussion of more than a dozen flags and whether they should fly at Carlsbad City Hall.Burkholder said she received more several flag requests including the NRA flag, Confederate flag, Christian flag and the Juneteenth flag to name a few.“Entertaining the idea of hoisting a traitor’s flag to get attention is childish and unbecoming of councilmember of Carlsbad,” Bradley Remers said.It was clear even the mention of certain flags drew strong reaction.“The only place for the Confederate flag is in our history books, and I think it should remain that way,” Nate Watts said.“The NRA flag being raised is just one flag that makes myself and many others scared in this community,” Kaley Tegal said. Carlsbad City Council fails to pass flag policy that would include commemorative flags Burkholder made it clear these were not her proposals, ...

San Marcos boy undergoes brain surgery after taking baseball to head

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:42:32 GMT

San Marcos boy undergoes brain surgery after taking baseball to head SAN MARCOS, Calif. -- Twelve-year-old Garrison Green is unlike any other pre-teen you'll meet. While having brain surgery is not something every young boy can say they've conquered, it's his attitude and zest for life that really sets him apart.Garrison has been playing baseball since he was young and fell in love with the sport. "Baseball is more than a game," Garrison said. “I pitch, I play first base and I play outfield. I love the game of baseball so much, I’ve been playing for as long as I can remember.”“When Garrison is on the mound, I feel like everyone is pretty confident that this inning will be pretty quick," said Ezekiel Gachalian, or EZ as his teammate's call him. He's been playing with Garrison for about six years.Garrison says he focuses on two words, which are stitched on his glove, attitude and effort. He's more than a good player, he's also a standout teammate, friend, son and younger brother to an older sister who calls him one of his best friends.“My brother and I...