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SF Giants’ shortstops have been among worst in MLB. Can Paul DeJong provide the ‘stability’ they need?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:00:28 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — The Giants were involved in trade talks for Paul DeJong before he was dealt elsewhere at the trade deadline, and they were among the first teams DeJong heard from after he was released by the Blue Jays this week.It should come as no surprise.In a new reality for a club that hasn’t had to think about shortstop much over the past 13 years, they have gotten among the least production from the position of any team this season.So, with Brandon Crawford sidelined for a third time, DeJong arrived at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday and was immediately penciled into the starting lineup, just as Johan Camargo — who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move — was shortly after signing as a minor-league free agent.“We just need a little stability there,” manager Gabe Kapler said. “I think he has the capability and the talent to provide that.”As a position group, they rank last in MLB in OPS (.559), wRC+ (54, 44% below league average) and ...

Scientists solve deep-sea 'Octopus Garden' mystery off California coast

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:00:28 GMT

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KRON) -- A deep-sea mystery involving thousands of octopuses found off the coast of Central California was recently solved by a team of ocean researchers. The mystery appeared three years ago, when the largest known "Octopus Garden," in the world was discovered two miles underwater on the seafloor.In 2018, researchers discovered thousands of octopuses near the base of an extinct volcano, Davidson Seamount, 80 miles off the coast of Monterey."It is the biggest aggregation of octopuses ever discovered, and the only one off the coast of the U.S.," a San Jose State University spokesperson wrote.Octopus mothers protect and brood their eggs. (Image courtesy MBARI) A team of biologists, ecologists, geologists, and engineers monitored the Octopus Garden using high-tech tools to learn why octopuses are attracted to the deep-sea location. The team included members of SJSU’s Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, and NOAA.In a new study ...

Photos of person of interest in Oakland homicide released

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:00:28 GMT

(KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department released photos of a person of interest in a homicide that occurred last month. The homicide occurred on July 27 and police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person.The homicide occurred just before 5:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 27. Officers were dispatched to 7th Avenue and International Boulevard to investigate a report of a person on the ground. Oakland deli owner ‘determined’ to hold city leaders accountable following 7th break-in At the scene, officers found a person suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene, police said.Photo: OPDPhoto: OPDOPD Homicide Section officers responded to the scene and have taken over the investigation. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Oakland PD.

Hassan and Kipyegon run in same opening heat of the 5,000 at worlds, treating it like a final

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:00:28 GMT

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Sifan Hassan and Faith Kipyegon were in the same heat for the first round of the 5,000 meters. With the top eight moving on, this should’ve been an easy stroll for these two rivals and good friends.It was, too, except for the competitiveness kicking in down the stretch.They treated the race like a final, refusing to give any ground to the other at world championships on Wednesday night. It was decided only by Hassan dipping her head like a sprinter at the finish line to beat the Kenyan standout by .02 seconds.If this was a preview, the main event should be quite a show Saturday.“She just wanted to win,” the Dutch runner said of Kipyegon. “I’m like, ‘OK, if it’s important for you, it’s important for me, too.’”The night before, Hassan’s race plan — like it typically does — involved hovering near the back in the 1,500-meter final. But her late surge couldn’t catch Kipyegon, who pulled away to defend her title. Hassan settled for bronze.This time, Ha...

Unifi: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:00:28 GMT

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Unifi Inc. (UFI) on Wednesday reported a loss of $15.3 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.On a per-share basis, the Greensboro, North Carolina-based company said it had a loss of 85 cents. Losses, adjusted for asset impairment costs, came to 39 cents per share.The polyester and nylon yarn maker posted revenue of $151.1 million in the period.For the year, the company reported a loss of $46.3 million, or $2.57 per share. Revenue was reported as $623.5 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on UFI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/UFISource

Iowa will appeal suspension of Noah Shannon, who admits involvement but not charged in gambling case

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:00:28 GMT

Iowa football player Noah Shannon, who has acknowledged his involvement in sports wagering, has been suspended for the season, coach Kirk Ferentz announced Wednesday.Ferentz told reporters in Iowa City the school would appeal the NCAA’s decision.Shannon has not been charged in the state’s criminal investigation of illegal sports wagering by athletes at Iowa and Iowa State. The senior from Aurora, Illinois, has started 28 games and came out of spring listed No. 1 at left defensive tackle.Ferentz said Shannon made at least one wager on an event involving a Hawkeyes team in another sport, which is an NCAA violation punishable by a permanent loss of eligibility.Shannon said on Aug. 11 he had cooperated with the NCAA and provided information.“They’re taking their time doing their investigation, and I can’t be mad at them for that,” he said. “I mean, I broke a rule. I owned up to it.”Ferentz said Shannon, who spent the offseason rehabbing an injury, will be allowed to practice...

Nvidia: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:00:28 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $6.19 billion.On a per-share basis, the Santa Clara, California-based company said it had net income of $2.48. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $2.70 per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 14 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.09 per share.The maker of graphics chips for gaming and artificial intelligence posted revenue of $13.51 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Twelve analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $11.17 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NVDA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NVDASource

Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico ranch is sold for an undisclosed price to a newly registered company

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:00:28 GMT

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Known as the Zorro Ranch, a high-desert property once owned by disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein has been sold after two years on the market. An attorney for Epstein’s estate, Daniel Weiner, confirmed Tuesday that the ranch had been sold for an undisclosed price, and the proceeds would be used to administer the estate and pay creditors. The property was listed in 2021 for $27.5 million. That price was later dropped to $18 million. Weiner told Albuquerque television station KRQE that the estate would disclose the sales price in its next quarterly accounting that will be filed with the probate court in the U.S. Virgin Islands.Records kept by the Santa Fe County assessor list the new owner as San Rafael Ranch LLC, which registered with the secretary of state’s office in late July, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported. Epstein was found dead in August 2019 in his Manhattan jail cell, where he was awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Federal watchdogs have said...

Jets wide receiver Corey Davis announces he’s stepping away from football

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:00:28 GMT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis announced Wednesday he is stepping away from football.The 28-year-old Davis was entering his third season with the Jets after beginning his NFL career with the Tennessee Titans as the No. 5 overall pick in the 2017 draft.“I’ve been searching my heart for what to do,” Davis wrote on his Instagram page. “And I feel that stepping away from the game is the best path for me at this time.”Davis did not use the word “retirement” in his statement, but he said his family factored into his decision.“I have more blessings than I could have ever imagined,” Davis wrote. “I have an amazing family, a beautiful wife and two healthy children that I look forward to spending more time with.”Davis had missed the last week of training camp practices because the wide receiver was “dealing with a personal matter,” coach Robert Saleh said Tuesday. But Saleh added he hoped Davis would be back with the team soon.Davis, however, wrote he ...

Russian aviation agency says mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was aboard the plane that crashed, leaving no survivors

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:00:28 GMT

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russian aviation agency says mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was aboard the plane that crashed, leaving no survivors.Source