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Terry Francona steps away as Guardians manager, will assume future role with club after 11-year run

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:36:13 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — For one of the few times in his life, Terry Francona won’t have to follow a strict daily schedule. He’s got freedom and flexibility.He’ll no longer have to rush to Progressive Field early in the morning to review scouting reports. There’s no required pregame media interviews anymore, and Francona doesn’t have to get out to the field for batting practice.Those hectic days are done.“I’m going to be OK not having that,” Francona said. “It’s been 40-something years of that. I’m ready to rest a little bit and let somebody else be in charge.”No one, though, will replace him.One of baseball’s most beloved figures, Francona stepped away from the game — at least temporarily — on Tuesday, ending a 23-year managerial career that began in Philadelphia, peaked with two World Series titles in Boston and concluded with an 11-season stay in Cleveland.Although his decision to leave the Guardians has been known for weeks, Francona and t...

Giants to begin their managerial search with internal candidates this week

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:36:13 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants hope to begin interviewing internal managerial candidates this week as they seek to replace Gabe Kapler, who was fired last Friday with three games left in a second straight losing season.President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi said discussions are underway about who the club would like to speak with from inside the organization initially, probably a couple of people — and Zaidi is relying on input from retired catcher Buster Posey, who’s now part of the ownership group.Zaidi also noted he hopes to begin reaching out to other franchises early next week to receive permission to interview people on those staffs.While Zaidi has one year remaining on his contract and that brings potential instability, he stressed that San Francisco is a desirable destination nonetheless. His said his focus right now is finding a manager and not on his own negotiations for an extension.“The amount on incoming calls we’ve gotten serves to sup...

Montgomery sparkles, Rangers beat sloppy Rays 4-0 in AL Wild Card Series opener

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:36:13 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Montgomery scattered six hits over seven innings, helping the Texas Rangers beat the sloppy Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 Tuesday in their AL Wild Card Series opener.Corey Seager and Josh Jung drove in runs and the Rangers benefitted from four errors by the Rays, who also fizzled offensively before a crowd of just 19,704 — roughly 5,300 below listed capacity — at Tropicana Field.Texas moved within a victory of an AL Division Series matchup against Baltimore.Tampa Bay, wearing throwback Devil Rays jerseys in the style of 1998-2000, lost its sixth straight postseason game since winning its 2021 Division Series opener against Boston. The Rays have reached the postseason for the fifth straight season but have one run in their last three playoff defeats, hitting .133.Montgomery, a 30-year-old left-hander acquired from St. Louis at the trade deadline, retired 14 of his last 16 batters. He fanned pinch hitter Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay’s top minor league prosp...

Procession escorts fallen parole officer home to Pueblo

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:36:13 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) -- A fallen Colorado parole officer was honored Tuesday with a procession from the El Paso County Coroner's Office to Pueblo, where she lived.Officer Christine Guerin Sandoval was killed last week when she and two other officers tried to stop a suspect with a felony warrant in Colorado Springs.The suspect allegedly took off in his vehicle and struck two parole officers, killing Guerin Sandoval. The suspect has since been taken into custody.Investigators in Colorado Springs say parole officer Christine Guerin Sandoval was killed Thursday while serving a warrant. (Credit: Pueblo County Sheriff's Office)Crowds of people lined the route of the procession along Highway 85/87 in Colorado Springs."Just showing support for law enforcement," Kerrigan Henely said as she stood along the procession route. Related: Fallen officer a ‘beautiful person’ who would help anyone "They’re out there protecting us, and we need to be out here to support them," Tanya Charbon...

McCarthy says he won't run for Speaker again after being ousted: live coverage

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:36:13 GMT

The House voted Tuesday to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), a vote that hasn't taken place in more than 100 years. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) became interim House Speaker.Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) followed through on his promises and moved Monday to force a vote on a motion to vacate. On Tuesday afternoon, the chamber voted 216-210 on the motion to vacate, following a 208-218 vote on a motion to table Gaetz’s resolution to oust McCarthy.All Democrats voted to remove McCarthy.Follow along with live updates below.

Ground stop lifted at Denver International Airport on Tuesday morning

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:36:13 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- On Tuesday morning, a ground stop was issued at the Denver International Airport due to weather conditions. The stop has since been lifted.At 8:28 a.m., departing flights were on hold due to the weather and low visibility. At 9:07 a.m., the ground stop was lifted, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Top places to eat in DIA, ranked by Google As of 8:44 a.m., 53 flights were delayed at DIA with three flights cancelled on Tuesday. Despite the lifted ground stop, as of 9:10 a.m., delays were continuing to go up.The Denver forecast for Tuesday looks partly cloudy with showers in the morning. The clouds are here to stay for the second half of Tuesday, but they should gradually clear by the nighttime.

This is the wealthiest person in Colorado, new Forbes report shows

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:36:13 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — You can probably name some of the richest people in the country: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett. But do you know the wealthiest person in Colorado?Unless you have a few billion dollars lying around, it likely isn’t you. Every year, Forbes releases a list of the 400 wealthiest people in the U.S. This includes those who have garnered their wealth through investments, software, sports, retail, real estate, family ties, and food. The 2023 list includes some notable firsts. Michael Jordan, for instance, is the first professional athlete to land on the Forbes 400. His off-the-court income, namely from his deals with Nike and the sale of his stake in the Charlotte Hornets, propelled him onto this year’s list. Another newcomer is Josh Kushner, the son of real estate developer Charles Kushner and brother of Jared Kushner.  Photos: Nearly $27 million house on the market in Evergreen The latter Kushner’s father-in-law, former President Donald Trump, failed t...

Love is in the air for Marisa Tomei in new rom-com ‘She Came to Me’

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:36:13 GMT

They say love is a many-splendored thing. But love can also drive you to do some kinda crazy things, like always tuning in to your favorite nightly entertainment show on Channel 7.Deco’s getting all lovey-dovey with the cast and director of the new movie “She Came to Me,” which has been granted a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement for promotion and interviews.Peter Dinklage is feeling the music in the new rom-com “She Came to Me.”Well, not so much.But his co-star, Anne Hathaway, is totally feeling Deco’s vibe.Anne Hathaway: “I’m just all about it. That is beautiful.”Anne plays Peter’s wife and therapist, who encourages her composer hubby to…Patricia: “You need to take a walk.” Steven: “Doc, I walked Levi 15 minutes ago.”Patricia: “I don’t mean around the block. You need to get lost, Steven.”In order to find inspiration, which ends up inspiring him all the way to Marisa Tomei’s bed.Oh...

McCarthy will not run for speaker again after House votes to oust him

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:36:13 GMT

(CNN) — Kevin McCarthy will not run for speaker again after the House ousted him from the top leadership post in a historic vote on Tuesday, a move that threatens to plunge House Republicans into even further chaos and turmoil.“I will not seek to run again for Speaker of the House,” McCarthy wrote on X. “I may have lost a vote today, but I fought for what I believe in—and I believe in America. It has been an honor to serve.”The House will now need to elect a new speaker, but there is no clear alternative to McCarthy who would have the support needed to win the gavel. No House speaker has ever before been ousted through the passage of a resolution to remove them.Immediately following the vote, GOP Rep. Patrick McHenry, a top McCarthy ally, was named interim speaker and the House went into recess as Republicans scrambled to find a path forward.The vote to oust McCarthy and his decision not to run again marks a major escalation in tensions for a House GOP conference that has been&...

Extra car lane on Arborway won’t lead to removal of bike lane, DCR says

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:36:13 GMT

Placing a temporary car lane on the Arborway will not be coming at the expense of a bike lane, according to the state.The new travel lane is being added to a 500-foot outbound section of the Arborway from Murray Circle to the main entrance of the Arnold Arboretum, while a bike lane is being maintained for cyclists, the Department of Conservation and Recreation told the Herald on Tuesday.DCR’s clarification came after cyclists and road safety advocates blasted the agency, as they feared the car lane would have eliminated a bike lane on that section of the Arborway. But that is not the case, a spokeswoman said.“This temporary lane is intended to address local concerns about traffic as DCR continues to work with the community and stakeholders on the Arborway Improvement Project, which is intended to improve bike and pedestrian access to the Arborway,” the spokeswoman said.Advocates expressed concern, confusion and anger after DCR announced Monday on X that it would be closing lanes bet...