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Wainwright wins No. 198, Goldschmidt homers as the Cardinals beat the Mets 5-3 to stop their slide

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:44:05 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Wainwright pitched into the seventh inning for his 198th win, Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals snapped a six-game losing streak by beating the New York Mets 5-3 on Saturday.Jordan Walker also went deep for the Cardinals (28-43), who began the day with the worst record in the National League. Brendan Donovan and pinch-hitter Dylan Carlson each had an RBI single as St. Louis won for only the fourth time in 17 games.“I’d rather be the guy that just continues a streak of winning,” Wainwright said. “But we needed to win today so I was grateful to be on the mound when we did.”On a windy afternoon in Queens, Brandon Nimmo launched Wainwright’s first pitch for his ninth career leadoff homer and second in five days. Luis Guillorme had a two-run shot for the fourth-place Mets (33-37), who have dropped 10 of 13.Pitching at Citi Field for perhaps the final time, the 41-year-old Wainwright (3-1) tossed a season-high 6 1/3 innings. He needs two...

Burling steers the Kiwis to victory over rival Aussies in SailGP Season 4 opener in Chicago

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:44:05 GMT

Peter Burling of Team New Zealand mastered tricky light winds on Lake Michigan to win a slow-speed drag race Saturday against rival Tom Slingsby and three-time defending champion Australia in the podium race of the opening regatta in Season 4 of tech titan Larry Ellison’s global league. The Kiwis took a favorable position at the start, had the best angle to the first mark and held on for victory in the Rolex United States Sail Grand Prix off Chicago’s Navy Pier. Phil Robertson steered Canada to third place on a day when the wind was so painfully light that the high-performance 50-foot catamarans weren’t able to get up on their foils and speed across the tops of the waves.Burling said that while it was stressful, it was also an “awesome way to bounce back” from the Season 3 Grand Final in San Francisco in early May, when the Aussies won their third straight $1 million, winner-take-all season championship by beating the Kiwis and the French.“When it’s light, you look...

Anuncian que el tramo de la I-95 que se desplomó en Filadelfia será reabierto en dos semanas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:44:05 GMT

FILADELFIA — El tramo de la Interstatal 95 que se vino abajo en Filadelfia será reabierto en dos semanas, dijo el sábado el gobernador de Pensilvania, Josh Shapiro, después de recorrer la zona en helicóptero al lado del presidente Joe Biden.“Estamos logrando que se haga”, dijo Shapiro en una rueda de prensa en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Filadelfia al término del sobrevuelo, el cual incluyó a miembros del Congreso y al alcalde de la ciudad.Biden destacó el compromiso federal inicial y el apoyo a largo plazo para arreglar de manera permanente esa vital carretera. Mujer muere luego que escombro perfora parabrisas de su auto en la I-95, un día después del colapso Tramo elevado de la I-95 se derrumba en Filadelfia tras el incendio de un camión “Estoy consciente de la gran importancia que tiene este tramo de carretera” para Filadelfia y el Corredor del Noreste, agregó. “Más de 150,000 vehículos lo transitan a diario, incluyendo 14,0...

Arizona police prevent large amounts of drugs from getting to Colorado

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:44:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Large quantities of fentanyl pills and methamphetamine were found in a car traveling from Phoenix, Arizona to Denver, the Arizona Department of Safety said.An Arizona state trooper stopped the driver of a Toyota Camry for moving and equipment violations on northbound Interstate 17 in Anthem, Arizona on June 5, according to the department. The driver took off which led to a pursuit on northbound I-17. The suspect later came to a stop and was taken into custody by troopers. Man shot while driving in Aurora, police said A search of the suspect’s vehicle turned up approximately 54 pounds of fentanyl pills and 2.5 pounds of meth hidden in the car. The department said the drugs were being transported from the Phoenix area to Denver.Omar C. Arias, 28, was booked into the Yavapai County Jail on charges including unlawful flight from law enforcement, possession and transportation of a narcotic drug for sale, possession and transportation of dangerous drugs for sale, and po...

First-ever stretch below 80-degree high

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:44:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The National Weather Service said Denver hit two records Saturday. This is the first time in Denver's history that there was not an 80-degree high this far into June since records have been kept in 1872. So far, the temperatures have mostly been below average throughout the month. June 2023 high temps The NWS also said this is the second wettest time period in the city's history with 8.87 inches from May 1 through June 16. The number one wettest recorded period for that month and a half stretch was in 1876 with a total of 9.17 inches. Denver weather: Warmer and drier weather for Father’s Day But it seems the precipitation has ceased, at least to end the second wettest May 1- June 16 period. Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Liz McGiffin said showers and thunderstorms will wrap up and clouds will clear out Saturday night. June 2023 rainfall totals (T=Trace amount)As for Denver staying cool through June thus far, that will change Sunday. McGiffin said that dry, sunny ...

Denver weather: Warmer and drier weather for Father's Day

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:44:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will enter a pattern of warmer and drier conditions for the end of the weekend and the start of next week. Weather tonight: Clouds clearing Showers and thunderstorms will wrap up this evening and clouds will clear out Saturday night. Low temperatures will fall to near 50 degrees, which is close to normal for this time of year. Weather tomorrow: Sunny and warmerDry, sunny weather will move in on Sunday. This will help temperatures climb to the mid-80s, which is right in line with normal for this time of year. Looking ahead: Sunny and more seasonal workweek Sunshine and warmer weather will stick around for Juneteenth on Monday and into Tuesday. On both days, high temperatures will climb to the upper 80s. Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high in the mid-80s, followed by the chance for showers and thunderstorms.

Colorado lawmakers weigh in on gun violence, migrant crisis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:44:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The city of Denver has been under fire since a mass shooting took place following the Denver Nuggets NBA Championship win. Ten people were injured after a shooting in lower downtown Denver overnight Monday after the Nuggets won their first-ever NBA title. But as crowds of people flocked to the streets to celebrate, it turned violent on Market and 20th streets. Denver’s safety questioned after recent shootings. What’s the data show? “It’s unacceptable that people are going to come in and shoot up a happy celebration, after you went almost 50 years it takes to win the NBA title, and a bunch of kids ruin it for everybody,” Hickenlooper told "Colorado Point of View's" Alex Rose on this week's episode.The Colorado senator discussed the migrant issue in the Mile High City and what he is doing to help. You can catch the entire episode that aired on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on Colorado's Very Own Channel 2 in the player above.

‘We’re still here’: Stormy weather no obstacle for thousands coming out to Stonewall Pride Parade

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:44:05 GMT

Rainy weather did not stop the party in Wilton Manors, as thousands of people came out to be a part of this year’s Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival..The festivities kicked off along Wilton Drive, Saturday afternoon.South Florida’s biggest Pride event brought longtime attendees.“I love Pride. I do this every year,” said a reveler.“We need to be out here fighting the fight,” said another reveler.The on-and-off rain did not prevent the show from going on, although the stormy conditions led to a temporary evacuation of the event grounds.Even Mother Nature showing her support. 7News captured a rainbow that did not go unnoticed by the large crowds.“I think it’s very important for us to stand up for our rights,” said Chi Chi Royale.The show of support takes place about a month after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to go to adult live performances like drag s...

Lowell native uses cancer battle to write powerful children’s book

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:44:05 GMT

A Lowell native is delivering a moving message with her new children’s book that was inspired by her battle with a rare eye cancer as a child.Destiny Flood-De Jesus wrote “A Little Superhero Fights Cancer” in the hopes of helping other pediatric cancer patients who may be going through what she went through.“There’s many Destiny’s out there and if I can just make an impact on one of their lives and kind of walk with them in their journey and say, ‘Hey, you’re a superhero and you can do this,” she said. “I really hope that a child that picks up my book and reads it realizes that they’re not alone.” A portion of the proceeds of the book will benefit children battling retinoblastoma.

Revolution roll past Orlando City SC, 3-1, at Gillette Stadium

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:44:05 GMT

FOXBORO – The New England Revolution have capitalized on their three-game homestand to make a surge in the MLS standings.The Revolution (7-3-6) remained unbeaten at home (6-0-3) with an 3-1 victory over Orlando City SC (7-5-5) on a soggy Saturday night before 21,493 hearty souls at Gillette Stadium.The Revolution opened the homestand with a 3-1 win over Inter-Miami and will go for the sweep when they host Toronto FC on June 24. The Revolution moved up to third place in the Eastern Division.“It was a good win for us,” said Revolution head coach Bruce Arena. “I thought we scored three really good goals tonight and Orlando is a good team when they are at full strength and they are certainly going to be a handful.“But overall, it was a good win for us and the three points are important for us as we start the second half of the season.”Arena and OCSC rookie game manager Oscar Pareja made alterations to their starting units to compensate for the international callups that rocked their res...