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Wimbledon champion Alcaraz wins again at Hopman Cup

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:36:45 GMT

NICE, France (AP) — Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz beat No. 15-ranked Borna Coric of Croatia 6-3, 6-7 (6), 10-5 in the Hopman Cup on Saturday.The top-ranked Spaniard, who beat 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in a five-set Wimbledon thriller last Sunday, had only three aces compared to six for Coric but saved the two break points he faced. It was Alcaraz’s second straight victory here after winning against David Goffin of Belgium on Friday.The exhibition event at the Nice Lawn Club in southern France has mixed teams representing their nation in singles and doubles.Alcaraz played again later Saturday in doubles alongside Rebeka Masarova against Coric and Donna Vekic.The tournament final is schedule for Sunday.___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Key hole at the British Open

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:36:45 GMT

HOYLAKE, England (AP) — The key hole Saturday in the third round of the British Open at Royal Liverpool:HOLE: 9YARDAGE: 205.PAR: 3STROKE AVERAGE: 3.039.RANK: 6.KEY FACT: Brian Harman hit his tee shot to 4 feet to play the front nine in even par. Jon Rahm made a 20-foot putt, the start of seven birdies over his last seven holes to set the Royal Liverpool record for The Open with a 63. ___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Clayton Kershaw will throw another bullpen session before facing hitters

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:36:45 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dodgers ace left-hander Clayton Kershaw will throw another bullpen session Monday before facing hitters.Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that Kershaw came out “well” after a 40-pitch bullpen the previous day. The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner and 10-time All-Star hasn’t pitched in a game since June 27 because of left shoulder soreness. “I think the next step just from up to the moment, I think we’re doing to do an up-down bullpen on Monday,” Roberts said. “It was another pen but it was kind of like one-stop, one-time bullpen where now tap the brake in between to have him kind of simulate more of a game is that next step.”Facing hitters would be the next step after that, according to the manager. Roberts has said Kershaw (10-4, MLB-best 2.55 ERA) won’t make a rehab start before returning to the active roster. The 35-year-old Kershaw threw six scoreless innings at Colorado in his last game, which came a week after seven scoreless innings against t...

Man shot on I-225 by suspects wearing ski masks

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:36:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A man was shot while driving in Aurora Saturday morning, and police said the suspects were wearing ski masks.According to Aurora Police Department, the incident happened around 8 a.m. 2 trooper vehicles hit by 2 different vehicles while investigating crash A man was driving north on Interstate 225 near Alameda Avenue when he was shot, APD said.It was unclear how many suspects there were, but APD said they were driving a black Kia sedan and wearing ski masks.Police were unsure if it was a result of road rage, and did not know the color of the ski masks, APD said.The man who was shot had only minor injuries and was released from the hospital shortly after.Police are looking over surveillance footage, but are asking for help from anyone who may have information on the shooting or may have seen it happen.If you have any information, APD said to contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

Driver and child OK after SUV crashes into building in Miami

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:36:45 GMT

A dangerous drive with a toddler on board sent an SUV careening into a building in Miami.City of Miami Police units responded to the scene of the crash in the area of Northwest Seventh Avenue and 71st Street, at around 7:40 a.m., Saturday.Investigators said two people were inside the vehicle, the driver and a child.No one inside the building was injured.Bystander Aaron Combs described what he saw and how he jumped into action to help.“Well, technically all I know that this car just – the gas accelerated, he jumped the curb and went in, and I ran behind to make sure, and I see him holding the baby,” he said. “I had to go get the baby and him out. That was it.”Neither the driver nor the child appeared to have any injuries, but they were taken to the hospital as a precaution.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Good Samaritan helps employee being attacked at CVS in Miami; man arrested

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:36:45 GMT

A good Samaritan jumped into action to protect a store employee and stop a suspected shoplifter.Peter Walker said he saw the employee being attacked by the assailant, who was asked to leave the store on Biscayne Boulevard and 48th Street, Saturday afternoon.The customer said he took action in order to help the victim.“The guy was acting erratic in the store, he hit one of the ladies, so I ran out and tackled him,” said Walker. “He was trying to get away, so I held him down long enough for the cops to get here.”City of Miami Police units quickly responded and arrested the suspect.The CVS employee appeared to be OK.

Fun for all ages and back-to-school resources at 2023 Children’s Trust Family Expo in Miami

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:36:45 GMT

Family fun day has never felt this cool in the summer heat.The Children’s Trust kicked off their 15th annual Family Expo, the largest free family resource event in Miami, on Saturday at Booker T. Washington Senior High School.Attendees got to enjoy face painting, music and complimentary meals, all while accessing valuable resources for the upcoming school year.“We’re providing information on after-school programs, we’re providing free book bags, a lot of school supplies,” said Ximena Nunez, The Children’s Trust’s director of communications. “It’s a lot of resources for families now that they’re going back to school.”The Children’s Trust has even partnered with Uber to provide families with free transportation to the event.The Family Expo doesn’t end Saturday. There will be two more events on July 29 and Aug. 5. For more information, click here.

Brockton community mourns teen brothers killed in crash

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:36:45 GMT

Dozens of Brockton residents came together at Brockton High School on Saturday to mourn two teen brothers who lost their lives in a crash Tuesday night. Balloons were released for 15-year-old Boston Junior, who was just about to start 10th grade, and Makhi Boston, 18, who had just graduated.Police say Makhi was driving the car with three passengers when it veered off the road and hit a utility pole on North Main Street in Randolph.That scene has now turned into a growing memorial that features items from the Brockton Raiders, the youth football team they belonged to.Police are still investigating the cause of the crash.The other two people involved are expected to survive their injuries.

National Grid conducting inspections after dog shocked in Swampscott

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:36:45 GMT

National Grid is checking handholes in Swampscott after a woman says her dog suffered a serious shock after stepping on a utility panel. Christine Tierney said she was out for her usual walk on Lincoln Circle with her dog Oscar on Tuesday when she noticed he started acting strangely.Tierney said Oscar let out a scream, stumbled out into the street, and was acting dazed. “50 volts could be potentially fatal to a human being,” Tierney said, noting her dog suffered a 90-volt shock.And Tierney said National Grid told her it was not an uncommon situation.“When I asked was this a freak event, did we get really unlucky? The comment was, you’d be surprised at how often this happens.” Tierney is now warning other dog owners to be aware that this danger is out there.National Grid says they have replaced the handhole and is inspecting others.In a statement, the utility company said, “National Grid crews responded immediately and made the needed repairs. Safe...

DJ LeMahieu and Giancarlo Stanton’s late home runs, Gerrit Cole’s dominance lead Yankees to 5-2 win over Royals

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:36:45 GMT

Gerrit Cole overpowered the Royals early and DJ LeMahieu and Giancarlo Stanton provided late power at the plate as three of the Yankees’ biggest stars led the way in a 5-2 victory Saturday afternoon.LeMahieu lifted a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning that proved to be the difference, breaking a 2-2 tie in the Bronx and continuing a second-half surge for the two-time batting champion.LeMahieu’s .232 average this season is .61 points below his career mark, but he has 10 hits in 29 at-bats since the All-Star break, which he attributes to an adjustment involving “a little bit of everything” in his approach.“Some stuff I was working on right before the break, I kind of took it into the break and just was really excited to get back after the break and get after it,” LeMahieu said after Saturday’s game. “Now I feel like I’m on the right track.”Stanton added a two-run blast in the eighth inning to complete the Yankees’ ...