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Concert review: Brandi Carlile blazed through a career-best performance at the Grandstand

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:20 GMT

During Wynonna Judd’s opening set Tuesday at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, headliner Brandi Carlile joined Judd for a pair of songs from the Judds, the mother/daughter duo that made her famous: “Cry Myself to Sleep” and “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days).”Carlile did so with grace, adding her vocals here and there, but never overpowering Judd and definitely never stepping into her spotlight. It was a tender, touching moment for Judd, whose mother Naomi died by suicide last year. During her set, Carlile told the sold-out crowd of 13,414 about her love for the Judds and fairs, and then said her first, second and third concerts as a kid were the Judds at the Washington State Fair. (Garth Brooks was the opener for the third one!) Later, she brought Judd back for a tear through the Judds classics “Girls Night Out” and “Love Is Alive.” Judd returned again during the encore for a rousing cover of Cher’s “Turn Back Time.”That all speaks volumes a...

SF Giants’ Alex Cobb comes one out away from a no-hitter against Reds

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:20 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO —  Alex Cobb was one out away from throwing a no-hitter on Tuesday night night in a 6-1 win against the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park.Spencer Steer broke up the no-hitter with two-outs and a walked batter on board with a double snared into center-right field that scored a run. But Cobb struck out Elly De La Cruz for the final out, on his 130th pitch, to secure a one-hit complete game.For the fans who showed for a lazy Tuesday night game in late-August, it was clear Cobb was gunning for history by about the seventh inning. A collective glance at the scoreboard drew them all up from their feet and cheering — it was a full count, two outs against Nick Martini. Martini into a ground out to first baseman JD Davis.For any other non-believer, a shot at a no-hitter became realer with one big play — the defensive gem signature to a feat like this. Two outs down, center fielder Austin Slater laid his entire body out to catch a shallow fly ball from Will Benson...

Concord woman identified as victim in Rodeo shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:20 GMT

(KRON) -- The victim in a fatal shooting that happened Saturday night in Rodeo has been identified. The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office said 28-year-old Daniella Stephanie Avila of Concord was killed. The homicide happened on the 100 block of Rodeo Avenue at about 10:34 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26. The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office responded to several reports of shots fired in the area and found Avila dead at the scene. An investigation into the shooting remains ongoing. Anyone with information about the shooting can contact investigators at (925) 313-2600 or through dispatch at (925) 646-2441.

Giants pitcher Alex Cobb comes one out away from no-hitter

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:20 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco Giants pitcher Alex Cobb nearly tossed a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday night. Cobb needed just one more out to accomplish the feat when Reds rookie Spencer Steer laced a line drive just out of Luis Matos' reach in right field. Cobb finished the game with 131 pitches, a career-high. He struck out eight Reds hitters and allowed one run. After allowing the hit, Cobb struck out Elly de la Cruz to end the game. The Giants won 6-1 against the Reds, who are one of their competitors for a National League Wild Card spot. The no-hitter nearly ended in the eighth inning on a Will Benson blooper into shallow center field, but Austin Slater laid out to make the catch and preserve the feat. In the ninth inning, Cobb allowed a one-out walk to Nick Senzel and induced two fly balls to right field before Steer's double. Through eight innings, the only baserunner of the game came in the third inning on a throwing error by third baseman Casey Schmit...

Mariners drop into tie for AL West lead with 3-1 loss to A’s as Brown and Langeliers homer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:20 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners’ two-day stay alone atop the AL West ended with a 3-1 loss Tuesday night to the major league-worst Oakland Athletics, who built an early lead on home runs by Seth Brown and Shea Langeliers.Seattle had won 12 of its previous 13 games, turning a 7 1/2-game deficit into a one-game lead over Texas. The Rangers won 2-1 at the New York Mets, matching the Mariners at 75-57. Houston is a percentage point back at 76-58.Star outfielder Julio Rodríguez was scratched of a pinch nerve in his left foot that left him day to day, and starter pitcher George Kirby was scratched before the game because of illness and replaced by Luke Weaver (2-5). First baseman Ty France left after two innings with a bruised left thumb sustained on a pickoff.Josh Rojas singled with one out in the ninth and J.P. Crawford doubled but Trevor May, who was born in Longview, about a two-hour drive from Seattle, struck out Eugenio Suárez on an outside sweeper.Seattle had been 8-0 aga...

Venus Williams suffers her most lopsided US Open loss: 6-1, 6-1 in the first round

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:20 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — There was a Williams sister out there in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night, much to the delight of spectators who offered a standing ovation at the end of the match. Except this time it was Venus, not Serena, and there was no ceremony, no formal farewell — and, unlike a year ago, no indication of what the future might hold.Her younger sister’s playing days are done after one last hurrah at Flushing Meadows in 2022, but Venus Williams is still competing, still striving, even if her age, 43, and a bum knee did her no favors on this muggy evening. Williams was eliminated 6-1, 6-1 by Belgian qualifier Greet Minnen in the first round of the U.S. Open, her most lopsided loss in 100 career matches at the Grand Slam tournament where she won the trophy in 2000 and 2001.The crowd that seemed thrilled just to get a chance to see Williams play in person sent her toward the locker room with applause and yells. She gave a quick wave and a smile as she walked off, her red ...

Betts hits career-high 36th homer and Dodgers pound out 16 hits in a 9-1 rout of Diamondbacks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:20 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mookie Betts launched his career-high 36th home run, David Peralta went 3 for 4 and drove in a pair of runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-1 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive win at home.The Dodgers pounded out 16 hits while improving to 23-4 in August. Freddie Freeman leads the majors with 176 hits, but he was the only Dodger without one. Jason Heyward was 3 for 4 with two RBIs, while Chris Taylor was 3 for 3 with an RBI and a run.Betts sent a 428-foot shot into left-center on the first pitch from reliever Scott McGough leading off the sixth. One out later, Will Smith homered, extending the lead to 9-1. Betts and Freeman took the rest of the night off.Clayton Kershaw (12-4) allowed one run and three hits in five innings, struck out five and walked three. He tied Don Drysdale (209) for second on the franchise wins list.The Dodgers jumped on Merrill Kelly (10-6) in the first, scoring three runs. Former Diamondback Peralta ...

Marcel Ozuna hits 30th homer, MLB-leading Braves beat Rockies 3-1 for 16th win in 21 games

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:20 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Marcell Ozuna hit his 30th homer, Charlie Morton threw six innings of one-run ball and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on Tuesday night for their 16th win in 21 games.Major league-best Atlanta improved to 86-45, including 6-0 against the Rockies with a 57-17 run margin. Colorado, which has lost 12 of its last 13 against Atlanta. is an NL-worst 49-83, assured of its fifth straight losing season. The Rockies have lost eight of nine overall.Ozuna homered for the fifth time in eight games, a solo drive in the second off Peter Lambert (3-5), and added an RBI single in the fifth. “I feel amazing,” Ozuna said about his 30th homer. “I don’t have any words to express right now the way that I feel to get to that goal. That’s a goal for every player to do in a season.”Sean Murphy had an RBI single in the second.Morton (14-10) allowed three hits, struck out eight and walked one. He pitched 19 scoreless innings before Harold Castro’s RBI groundout...

X volverá a permitir anuncios políticos y contratará equipos de seguridad y electorales de cara a las elecciones de 2024

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:20 GMT

(CNN) — X, la plataforma anteriormente conocida como Twitter, está contratando personal para sus equipos de seguridad y elecciones de cara a las elecciones presidenciales estadounidenses de 2024 y volverá a permitir anuncios políticos por primera vez desde 2019.“Actualmente estamos ampliando nuestros equipos de seguridad y elecciones para centrarnos en combatir la manipulación, sacar a la luz cuentas no auténticas y supervisar de cerca la plataforma en busca de amenazas emergentes”, dijo la compañía en una entrada de blog este martes, en la que también expuso su enfoque del discurso político y la prevención de la manipulación de los votantes a medida que se acerca la temporada de campaña.El anuncio se produce tras meses de cambios en la plataforma y en la forma en que gestiona la moderación de contenidos después de que Elon Musk tomara el control de la empresa el pasado otoño. Poco después de su adquisición, Musk despidió a gran parte del personal de la empresa, in...

Reds’ Steer breaks up no-hit bid by Giants’ Cobb with 2-out double in 9th inning

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:20 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Spencer Steer doubled with two outs in the ninth inning for the Cincinnati Reds’ first hit against the San Francisco Giants’ Alex Cobb on Tuesday night.With Cobb one out from a no-hitter, Steer sliced an opposite-field double that landed just over the outstretched glove of right fielder Luis Matos.Nick Senzel was credited with a single in the third inning on a two-hopper that third baseman Casey Schmitt snagged with a backhand grab. The rookie’s throw from foul territory was high and pulled a leaping J.D. Davis off the first-base bag.Official scorer Chris Thoms originally called the play a hit, then changed it to an error.With two outs in the eighth, Will Benson hit a pop to short center. Austin Slater sprinted in, leaped forward and caught the ball backhanded while prone. Cobb raised both arms in celebration.After a period of suspense, crew chief Bill Miller announced “The call on the field stands,” and the crowd roared.Senzel was the second r...