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Mitch Keller outpitches Sonny Gray as Pirates beat Twins 7-4

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:14:51 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mitch Keller pitched six strong innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates broke through late against Sonny Gray in a 7-4 victory against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.Gray was perfect through five innings before Liover Peguero had an infield single with one out in the sixth. Andrew McCutchen had a two-run single as part of a three-run sixth for Pittsburgh and added a three-run homer in the ninth.Keller (10-8) gave the offense time to solve Gray with another quality start. He gave up two runs and seven hits and struck out 12 — one short of matching a career high he set earlier this season.After allowing at least six runs in three of his first four starts after the All-Star break, Keller has allowed six earned runs over his past 17 innings. He earned his first win since June 28 against San Diego.David Bednar surrendered a run but got the last four outs for his 26th save.Wins had been hard to come by for Gray (6-6) but not because of his performance. He started the ...

Buccaneers QB John Wolford taken to a hospital with a neck injury during preseason game vs. Jets

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:14:51 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers third-string quarterback John Wolford was taken to a hospital because of a neck injury after being carted from the field after being sacked in a preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday night.Wolford, who started the second half in relief of Kyle Trask, was taken down by Jalyn Holmes and his head appeared to hit the turf with the Jets defensive lineman on top of him with 1:03 left in the third quarter. Wolford’s teammates immediately called for the trainers, who rushed out to attend to the 27-year-old quarterback.The Buccaneers announced Wolford had movement in his extremities and was being evaluated at the hospital.Wolford moved his legs several times as he was being checked on as almost the entire Buccaneers team gathered around him. He was strapped to a backboard and lifted onto a cart, and Wolford gave a thumbs off as he was being transported inside the stadium.Wolford, a former Wake Forest star who spent the la...

Richardson, Fields sit out as Ehlinger rallies Colts past Bears, 24-17

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:14:51 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Ehlinger directed two fourth-quarter touchdown drives and Jake Funk’s late 4-yard TD run gave the Indianapolis Colts a 24-17 comeback victory over the Chicago Bears on Saturday night.Neither of the two feature attractions — Bears quarterback Justin Fields or Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson — played. The two coaches — Chicago’s Matt Eberflus and Indianapolis’ Shane Steichen — also opted against using most key players after the teams held two joint practices this week.But Gardner Minshew and Ehlinger, the Colts’ backup quarterbacks, and quarterback Tyson Bagent, Chicago’s undrafted rookie, all played well. Both teams are 1-1.Four days after Steichen named Richardson, the No. 4 overall draft pick, Indy’s opening-day starter, Minshew responded by going 13 of 15 with 107 yards and a nifty 4-yard touchdown pass to Juwann Winfree for the game’s first score.Ehlinger was 9 of 14 with 124 yards and led the team with...

Broncos defeated by 49ers on a field goal in last 3 seconds

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:14:51 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy and Russell Wilson led their teams to field goals on their only drives of the game and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Denver Broncos 21-20 on Saturday night on a field goal by rookie Jake Moody on the final play.Moody, drafted in the third round, bounced back after missing two field goals last week and an extra point earlier in the game to convert the 32-yarder after Trey Lance drove the Niners down the field in the closing minutes.Lance overcame an interception on his first drive to throw a 22-yard TD pass to Cameron Latu and then two big passes to Ronnie Bell to set up the winning kick. Lance finished 12 for 18 for 173 yards.Purdy got his first game action since injuring his elbow in San Francisco's NFC title game loss at Philadelphia. Purdy underwent surgery March 10 and made it back for training camp but didn't play in the preseason opener at Las Vegas.He looked good against the Broncos, throwing mostly short passes in his brief action. H...

Fate of dogs unknown after mauling six-year-old at Lakewood park

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:14:51 GMT

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) -- A six-year-old boy was left covered in blood, requiring multiple surgeries after he was mauled by two dogs at a park in Lakewood.It happened on Wednesday while the family was on vacation, visiting relatives and friends in the city. They had only been in town for two days when the attack happened.A report has been filed with Lakewood Police, and FOX31 is still waiting on word about the fate of the dogs that were involved.Perla Inungarai-Anderson is a mother of four from Mexico, on vacation in Denver with her youngest daughter and six-year-old son, Diego."We go to the park, he loves going to parks and my sister would take him to the pool," Inungarai-Anderson said.Last Wednesday, his aunt was taking care of him and his sister."She took them to the park so they wouldn't think so much about what happened," Inungarai-Anderson said.Their vacation, a distraction from a recent family tragedy, when another would strike.This one in the form of a dog attack on little D...

Lionel Messi scores in regulation, penalties as Inter Miami beats Nashville in League Cup final

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:14:51 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Lionel Messi scored early in regulation and converted the first shot in penalty kicks as Inter Miami beat Nashville SC 10-9 on penalties in the Leagues Cup final on Saturday night.Messi scored for the 10th time in seven games since joining Inter Miami, converting in the 23rd minute.The ball landed at Messi’s feet after a pass from teammate Robert Taylor was blocked. Messi dribbled past Nashville defender Walker Zimmerman and unleashed a bending shot from just outside the penalty box into the top left corner of the goal. Diving goalkeeper Elliot Panicco had no chance at playing the ball.Messi wasn’t particularly influential before he scored the goal, and the crowd showered him with boos each time he touched the ball. But the stadium erupted in cheers when the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner who led Argentina to the World Cup crown last year scored.Nashville tied the game in the 56th minute when Fafa Picault’s header off a corner kick ricocheted off Miami’s Benja...

15-year-old starts community service program to teach senior residents how to use basic technology

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:14:51 GMT

A South Florida teen has come up with a plan that’s programmed to help seniors in the community.Class was in session for Miami Country Day School student Nicolas Jachtchenco, but this time, he was the teacher.It started when the 15-year old spent a lot of his summer last year helping his grandmothers use their phones.“I realized that it was probably a need for other seniors, too, not just my grandparents,” he said.And so began Senior Tech Connect.The community service project is designed for older adults to learn about and get comfortable using basic technology.“A lot of people have tried to help them with technology in the past, and a lot of people aren’t so patient and stuff,” said Jachtchenco, “but I go really slow. I help them with whatever they want, and they’re really grateful.”The teen takes pride in his work, and it shows. After a year, he now volunteers at 15 other centers and libraries.His classes are broken down into 1...

Bodycam video shows Orlando Police officers rescuing driver after SUV plunges into pond

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:14:51 GMT

Police officers in Orlando saved the driver of an SUV from a sinking situation, and the tense moments were captured on body camera video.The vehicle drove off an embankment while turning onto an on-ramp and plunged into a pond, at around 10 p.m., Aug. 6.“I’m looking at it right now. There is a confirmed vehicle in the water. I’m gonna see if there’s anyone in it,” an officer is heard saying in the bodycam video as he drove up to the scene.The footage shows responding Orlando Police officers at the scene of the crash.“James, did you copy that we have a vehicle in the water? [It’s located near] 408 eastbound to [Interstate] 4 westbound,” a dispatcher is heard saying in radio transmissions.The video shows one of the officers going into the water and approaching the partially submerged SUV.“Hey, Orlando Police. Anyone in the vehicle?” the officer said. “Driver, are you able to open the window?”The driver used someth...

Bill Belichick praises NFL for suspending Patriots-Packers game after Isaiah Bolden injury

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:14:51 GMT

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was instrumental in the NFL’s decision to suspend play in their preseason game Saturday night against the Green Bay Packers after rookie cornerback Isaiah Bolden was carted off the field on a backboard.The Patriots released a statement saying that Bolden had feeling in all extremities and was taken to a local hospital for further tests and evaluation.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots-Packers suspend play after Isaiah Bolden carted off field on back board New England Patriots | Patriots start first-team offense and defense in preseason vs. Packers New England Patriots | Patriots-Packers joint practice scraps spill onto game field New England Patriots | Tyquan Thornton among Patriots’ notable absences ahead of preseason game vs. Packers New England Patriots | Bill Belichick updates Ezekiel Elliott’s progress in Patriots offense “We’re all saying ...

Patriots release statement on injured rookie CB Isaiah Bolden

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:14:51 GMT

Thirty minutes after Patriots rookie cornerback Isaiah Bolden suffered an injury that required him to be immobilized and carted off the field Saturday night at Green Bay, the team released an update on his status.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots-Packers suspend play after Isaiah Bolden carted off field on back board New England Patriots | Patriots start first-team offense and defense in preseason vs. Packers New England Patriots | Patriots-Packers joint practice scraps spill onto game field New England Patriots | Tyquan Thornton among Patriots’ notable absences ahead of preseason game vs. Packers New England Patriots | Bill Belichick updates Ezekiel Elliott’s progress in Patriots offense “Patriots cornerback Isaiah Bolden sustained an injury during the fourth quarter of tonight’s game. He had feeling in all his extremities, but has been taken to a local hospital for further tes...