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Cooper and Segura homer, López and Robertson play key roles as Marlins beat Tigers 8-6

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:31:57 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Garrett Cooper and Jean Segura homered, newly acquired relievers Jorge López and David Robertson played key roles and the Miami Marlins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-6 on Sunday.López (5-2) got the last two outs in the seventh and Robertson closed with a perfect ninth in his Marlins debut for his 16th save.Garrett Hampson had a double, two singles and two RBIs, while Avisáil García tripled and singled for the Marlins. Miami’s Luis Arraez went 0-for-3 with a walk and his major league-leading batting average dropped to .377.Tigers star slugger Miguel Cabrera doubled and walked in his last appearance in Miami. The 40-year-old Cabrera, who will retire at the end of the season, played his first five seasons with the Marlins. He was replaced for a pinch-runner after reaching on a walk in the seventh and received one final round of cheers.Cooper’s two-run shot in the seventh put the Marlins ahead 7-6. He drove a 1-2 pitch from Tigers’ reliever Tyler Holton (0-2) over the wall in l...

Englewood PD investigating fatal crash on U.S. 285

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:31:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police in Englewood investigated a fatal crash Sunday afternoon involving a motorcycle on U.S. Highway 285.The crash happened on Highway 285 at South Bannock Street.Officers were on the scene.Westbound Highway 285 was closed, with traffic being diverted onto South Broadway. Eastbound Highway 285 was also closed at South Cherokee Street due to the crash.

A concertgoer threw a drink at Cardi B while she was performing on stage, so she fought back

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:31:57 GMT

(CNN) — Audience members at concerts in recent months have continued a pattern of throwing objects at artists who are on stage performing, and rapper Cardi B has had enough.On Saturday, the “WAP” rapper was on stage at Drai’s Beach Club in Las Vegas when an audience member appeared to throw a drink at her, as seen in video footage posted to social media.In the clip, Cardi B is seen getting splashed with liquid from the cup while performing her 2018 hit “Bodak Yellow.” Clearly upset, she reacted immediately by throwing her microphone into the crowd as security guards rushed to the stage.More security guards are then seen flocking to the person in the crowd as she watched from the stage before continuing on with her set.In another video posted to TikTok on Saturday, Cardi B is seen throwing her microphone at a DJ who appeared to cut off her song early during a performance at Drai’s Nightclub on Friday.CNN has reached out to a representative for Cardi B for comment....

Bob Kraft, Meek Mill among speakers at National NAACP Convention in Boston

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:31:57 GMT

More big names made appearances as the National NAACP Convention continued in Boston on Sunday, including rapper Meek Mill and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who spoke out against all forms of discrimination.Confronting antisemitism, enacting criminal justice reform, and working together to address civil injustices were among the topics discussed. “I’ve been living in the hood and grew up in that pain … I always want to keep a young ear so that I can be able to talk to them about things like this one day,” Mill said.“We need people to not be silent when they see it against any minority, whether it be Jewish, Black, gay, Asian, Muslim, whatever it may be, we need to push back to keep the values of this country strong,” Kraft said.Kraft and Mill’s appearance at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center followed an appearance by Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday.Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is also slated to spea...

Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech searching for consistency after Sunday’s 5-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:31:57 GMT

Michael Kopech began the second inning of Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians by walking Oscar Gonzalez.The Chicago White Sox starter retired the next two batters, but walked the following two to load the bases for Andrés Giménez.Kopech threw four straight balls, bringing home a run. He avoided any more trouble, striking out José Ramírez to end the inning.Kopech later described his outing in the 5-0 loss as “pretty pathetic” as he continues his search for consistency.“I’ve been trying to bounce back from outings all year and haven’t been consistent,” Kopech said. “Today was not an exception to that. I’m trying to figure things out and (I’m) not doing a great job putting this team in a good position to win. There’s a lot to assess and a lot to figure out.”The right-hander allowed three runs on four hits with two strikeouts and five walks in five innings. He didn’t walk any batt...

New Hampshire nurse and her child reportedly kidnapped in Haiti: ‘We’re all very devastated and very worried’

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:31:57 GMT

A New Hampshire nurse working at a Christian ministry in Haiti and her child were kidnapped from their campus Thursday morning, the ministry reported in a statement Saturday.“We can confirm that Alix Dorsainvil, our Director’s wife, and their child were kidnapped on the morning of Thursday, July 27th from our campus near Port au Prince while serving in our community ministry,” El Roi Haiti Outreach International wrote in the statement posted to their website.Dorsainvil, 31, works as the community health nurse with El Roi, which includes a K-12 school and several ministry programs, according to the organization’s website.El Roi originally reported the kidnapping of an unnamed staff member on Friday. In the Saturday update, they said they are working with “partners and trusted relationships to secure their safe return.”“We are aware of reports of the kidnapping of two U.S. citizens in Haiti,” a State Department spokesperson said in response to...

Patriots extra points: Ezekiel Elliott coveted by Pats playmaker

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:31:57 GMT

FOXBORO — Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne did not get to meet Ezekiel Elliott on the running back’s visit to Gillette Stadium on Saturday, but he’s well-versed in the All-Pro free-agent’s game.“Great player,” Bourne said after training camp practice Sunday. “We’d love to have him.”The Patriots’ running back depth is being tested early in training camp with Ty Montgomery “day to day” with an apparent leg injury. Pierre Strong and Kevin Harris, both 2022 draft picks, are the top backups behind Rhamondre Stevenson. J.J. Taylor is also in the mix.The Patriots hosted free-agent running backs Leonard Fournette and Darrell Henderson on visits earlier this month.Extra pointsPatriots head coach Bill Belichick said he could see rookie defensive lineman Keion White playing three-technique defensive tackle, five-technique defensive end or as an edge defender this season and compared his potential role to that of vete...

Milton rolls to the Northeast 7v7 South regional football title

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:31:57 GMT

WESTWOOD — Maybe, in some circles, defense is a bit of an afterthought in 7-on-7.For Milton, though, that’s not the case.Whether it was offense, defense, or just plain making plays, Milton rolled to the Northeast 7v7 South regional title on Sunday, beating North Kingstown (R.I.) in the championship.With the victory at Xaverian, Milton has won two regionals this summer, something that may be unprecedented with this event.Leading the way was Milton defensive back Ferris Collins, who took back a pick-six in the semifinal against Dennis-Yarmouth and another in the title game.It was just a complete effort from Milton, which had already advanced to Thursday’s New England finals.“I think the key to our success is we have 18 guys and they all play and they all contribute,” Milton coach and Northeast 7v7 director Steve Dembowski said. “They’re unselfish. It was good to see a lot of guys make plays.”“It’s definitely great to get the wins,&...

Tornado touched down along Easton/Foxboro town line, 105 mph peak winds: National Weather Service

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:31:57 GMT

A tornado with wind speeds north of 100 mph touched down along the Easton and Foxboro town line Saturday night, toppling trees and taking down wires as meteorologists checked out the storm damage on Sunday.A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed that there was an EF-1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 105 mph in southeastern Massachusetts. The tornado touched down in a small neighborhood in Foxboro near the Mansfield town line, very close to Easton.“We have confirmed a EF-1 Tornado along the Foxborough/Easton town line in Massachusetts,” the National Weather Service’s Boston office tweeted on Sunday.The tornado’s path length and width were estimated to be 400 yards and 100 yards, respectively.“Straightline/microburst wind damage was verified in Brockton, East Bridgewater and portions of Easton,” the National Weather Service said in its storm survey report.Several spots in the neighborhood had several large trees, up to 2 feet in ...

Jockey injured during Del Mar race returns from hospital

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:31:57 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The jockey who was injured when his horse fell in a race at the Del Mar Racetrack has returned home from the hospital, club officials confirmed on Saturday.Abel Cedillo sustained a neck injury during the fourth race last Sunday when his horse, Get the Gold, clipped heels and fell. According to the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Cedillo was thrown off the horse. Get the Gold was quickly caught by field crews and walked off the track under his own power. Two Del Mar race horses euthanized after injuries; marks first deaths of season After the incident, officials said Cedillo was transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance due to reported pain in his neck. He was released after about a week and is undergoing physical therapy at home, club spokesperson Mac McBride said.Last Sunday's race was the first appearance at the Del Mar Racetrack for Get the Gold, a three-year-old colt, according to industry website Equibase. The horse had three other recorded races in the Maiden Spe...