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Rockies Journal: Bud Black deserves a better hand than one he was dealt

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:30 GMT

Bud Black deserves better. He’d never say it, but it’s true.Given a healthy, talented team, Black is a winning manager. He proved it his first two years with the Rockies, getting them to the postseason in 2017 and ’18, the only back-to-back playoff appearances in their lackluster history.The Rockies had a winning road record just three times in their first 30 years, in 2009 under Jim Tracy (41-40) and under Black in ’17 (41-40) and ’18 (44-38). He helped young pitchers such as German Marquez and Kyle Freeland reach their potential. The starters’ ERA in 2018 was 4.17, the second-best in franchise history, trailing only the 2009 rotation (4.10).If owner Dick Monfort and the front office had had the guts, foresight, and skills to add some key players at the trade deadline in ’18, the Rockies would have won the National League West for the first time in franchise history. If they had done things differently following the 2018 season — D.J....

Teen arrested after fatal hit-and-run in Arcadia 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:30 GMT

A teen was arrested after fatally hitting a pedestrian while fleeing from police in Arcadia. According to a release from the Arcadia Police Department, the 17-year-old from San Bernardino was spotted speeding near the area of West Huntington Drive and Santa Clara Avenue around 11:26 p.m. Friday night. When the officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop moments later, the suspect suddenly accelerated through a red light and struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on the scene. While authorities were providing aid to the victim, police said that the juvenile suspect fled the scene of the accident.  Hit-and-run driver strikes fire hydrant, floods street in Porter Ranch A teen was arrested after fatally hitting a pedestrian while fleeing from police in Arcadia. (RNGNews)“Assisting officers located the suspect’s vehicle abandoned nearby,” the Arcadia Police Department said in a statement. “The suspect was located a short time l...

There are more alternatives to reducing blind spots than adjusting or removing the headrest: Roadshow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:30 GMT

Q: Your reader referred to the head restraint as a headrest. They are not for comfort, but are an integral part of the restraint system designed to reduce head and neck movement in a collision. Altering the size, or worse, removing it could have serious consequences. She should learn to back up using the three mirrors and camera system installed in most vehicles.Ted Atlas, CampbellA: You’re one of several people concerned about safety issues if a car’s head restraints are changed.Q: Hopefully, when Sue Kayton modified her car’s headrest, she did not increase the risk of whiplash injuries. As for removing headrests on rental cars, this is a bad practice. Even if hit from behind by a slow-moving vehicle, one is still at risk without a headrest. One solution is to increase the viewing area by moving the driver’s seat back as far as possible while still being able to reach the pedals, and moving the passenger seat forward. Also, adjust your mirrors. There are mir...

Sharks, newly acquired goalie come to terms on new contract, per report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:30 GMT

It appears the San Jose Sharks and goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have come to terms on a new contract.Blackwood and the Sharks have agreed to a two-year deal worth $2.35 million per season, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reported this morning. The two sides came to terms just minutes before Blackwood was set to become an unrestricted free agent at 9 a.m. (PDT).Blackwood was acquired by the Sharks from the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday for a sixth-round draft pick this year. But Blackwood, then a pending restricted free agent, was in need of a new contract.Although Blackwood was not given a qualifying offer by the Sharks on Friday, the two sides continued to talk about a new contract and were reportedly able to get a deal done.Per CapFriendly, Blackwood will make $2.2 million in salary this upcoming season and $2.5 million in 2024-25.Going into the first day of free agency on Saturday, the Sharks had only one goalie, Kaapo Kahkonen, who had substantial NHL experience and who was under ...

Contra Costa County fire prepares for hot holiday weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:30 GMT

(KRON) -- The Fourth of July holiday weekend is officially here with temperatures expected to reach triple digits today in some parts of the Bay Area. Fire officials are on alert across the bay as they face two potential fire starters: fireworks and hot temperatures. KRON4's Stephanie Lin spoke with Steve Hill, a spokesperson with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District to share some public safety reminders.

Damian Lillard asks the Trail Blazers for a trade, sources tell AP

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:30 GMT

Damian Lillard has said repeatedly that he wants to contend for a championship. After 11 years in Portland, he has decided he needs to move elsewhere to make that happen.Lillard asked the Trail Blazers for a trade, a move that will end the seven-time All-Star’s tenure with that team, two people familiar with the matter said Saturday.Lillard will generate interest from the Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets, among others, according to the people who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no details were announced publicly. One of the people told the AP that Lillard’s preference is Miami, though that hardly guarantees the Trail Blazers will work to facilitate that specific move.Lillard is coming off a season in which he averaged 32.2 points for the Trail Blazers. He is a seven-time All-NBA selection and was selected to the NBA’s 75th anniversary team — but he has never been close to a title in his 11 seasons in the league.He has met with Portland m...

El ojo del huracán: por qué es la región más devastadora de un sistema

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:30 GMT

A medida que se acerca el tiempo cálido en primavera y verano, muchos esperan con ansias el tiempo soleado que acompaña a las estaciones. Sin embargo, en algunas zonas de Estados Unidos y en las islas del Caribe, se puede tomar el tiempo como una señal para preguntarse: “¿habrá huracanes?”Los preparativos serán útiles, especialmente para aquellos que puedan encontrarse cerca del ojo del huracán. Pero entonces, ¿cuál es el problema detrás del ojo de la tormenta? Depresión, tormenta tropical y huracán: ¿en qué se diferencian? ¿Cuál es el “lado sucio” de un huracán? Te explicamos CÓMO SE FORMA EL OJO DE UN HURACÁNSegún la Administración Nacional Oceánica y Atmosférica (NOAA), las partes principales de un ciclón tropical son las bandas de lluvia, el ojo y la pared del ojo. En el ciclón, el aire entra en espiral hacia el centro en un patrón en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj en el hemisferio norte (o en el sentido ...

LIV Golf Andalucia Par Scores

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:30 GMT

SaturdayAt Real Club ValderramaAndalucia, SpainPurse: $25 millionYardage: 6,977; Par: 71First RoundBryson DeChambeau 70-63_133  -9Talor Gooch 69-65_134  -8Brooks Koepka 71-65_136  -6Dustin Johnson 67-71_138  -4Sebastian Munoz 71-68_139  -3David Puig 74-66_140  -2Thomas Pieters 73-67_140  -2Ian Poulter 70-70_140  -2Sergio Garcia 70-71_141  -1Matt Jones 71-70_141  -1Cameron Tringale 71-70_141  -1Marc Leishman 70-71_141  -1Cameron Smith 69-72_141  -1Kevin Na 69-72_141  -1Jason Kokrak 67-74_141  -1Patrick Reed 71-70_141  -1Richard Bland 70-72_142   EPaul Casey 71-71_142   EBubba Watson 72-69_142   ECarlos Ortiz 73-69_142   EHenrik Stenson 70-72_142   EPat Perez 77-64_143  +1Mito Pereira 71-72_143  +1Phil Mickelson 73-70_143  +1Abraham Ancer 72-71_143  +1Lee Westwood 73-70_143  +1Joaquin Niemann 70-73_143  +1Laurie ...

IndyCar driver Simon Pagenaud walks away from a terrifying wreck at Mid-Ohio

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:30 GMT

IndyCar driver Simon Pagenaud walked away unharmed from a terrifying wreck during practice at Mid-Ohio on Saturday, when his car from Meyer Shank Racing rolled seven times through a gravel trap before coming to rest on its side.Pagenaud told his team over the radio that his breaks had failed, and he was going about 180 mph (290 kph) at the end of a straightway when he tried to make the corner of the road course. The car catapulted through the gravel and into the air, rolling several times as pieces ripped away, before finally coming to a stop with Pagenaud motionless inside.He climbed out as the AMR safety crew rushed to check on him, and the 2016 series champ sat on the gravel by the wreckage to collect himself. Pagenaud then got to his feet and stepped into the medical car for a trip to the track’s care center.“It was a hell of a ride, that’s for sure,” Pagenaud said. “We had something go wrong and I couldn’t slow down. I tried to make the corner anyways. I know that gravel is dea...

Tour de France Results

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:30 GMT

Saturday1st StageA 182-km (113.1-mile) Bilboa—Bilboa1. Adam Yates, Great Britain, UAE Team Emirates, 4:22:39.2. Simon Yates, Great Britain, Team Jayco-Alula, :08 behind.3. Tadej Pogacar, Slovenia, UAE Team Emirates, :18.4. Thibaut Pinot, France, Groupama-FDJ, :22.5. Michael Woods, Canada, Israel-Premier Tech, same time.6. Victor Lafay, France, COFIDIS/FRA, same time.7. Jai Hindley, Australia, Bora-Hasgrohe/GER, same time.8. Skjelmose Mattias Jensen, Denmark, LIDL-Trek/USA, same time.9. Jonas Vingegaard, Denmark, Jumbo-Visma, same time.10. David Gaudu, France, Groupama-FDJ, same time.Also31. Sepp Kuss, United States, Jumbo-Visma, :43 behind.46. Neilson Powless, United States, EF Education-EasyPost, 1:42.49. Matteo Jorgenson, United States, Movistar Team, 2:48.121. Quinn Simmons, United States, Trek Segafredo, 14:03.128. G. Lawson Graddock, United States, Team Jayco-Alula, same time.Overall Standings1. Adam Yates, Great Britain, UAE Team Emirates, 4:22:39.2. Simon Yates, Great Britain...