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Michael Conforto placed on IL, SF Giants recall Heliot Ramos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Michael Conforto on the injured list with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, the team announced.Recently-optioned outfielder Heliot Ramos was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento as the corresponding roster move.When asked about a potential timeline for Conforto’s return, manager Gabe Kapler said he was “optimistic” that Conforto will return this season, adding they expect he’ll miss several weeks to recover from a Grade 2 strain. Conforto, 30, suffered the injury playing in the outfield during Wednesday’s game against the Phillies in Philadelphia.That left hamstring troubled Conforto in June as he’s put together a mediocre first season with the Giants, batting .251/.343/.405 with 12 doubles and 15 home runs.Kapler said Ramos, 23, was disappointed when optioned last week to make room for top pitching prospect Kyle Harrison, adding he had no major advice to hand down for things to work on....

49ers trade Trey Lance to Dallas Cowboys for fourth-round pick

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:52 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Trey Lance is off the 49ers, and onto the rival Dallas Cowboys.Lance, drafted No. 3 overall in 2021 after a massive trade up to that perch, got dealt for a fourth-round draft pick, a team source confirmed less than three hours before kickoff of the 49ers’ preseason finale.Lance’s exit comes just two days after coach Kyle Shanahan informed him that Sam Darnold would be the top backup this season to Brock Purdy.The 49ers’ trading partner comes as a bit of a surprise, on multiple levels.One, it’s the Cowboys, and the 49ers can only hope this trade does not backfire the way an August 1992 deal did, in which Charles Haley was sent to Dallas (for 1993 second- and 1994 third-round picks) to help buoy the Cowboys’ Super Bowl runs. (Disclaimer: Whereas Lance was beloved by coaches other than from a depth-point standpoint, Haley’s volatility toward then-coach George Seifert necessitated his exit.)Second, Dallas has invested heavily in Da...

Brothers were unarmed, fleeing when shot by Martinez police: attorney

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:52 GMT

(KRON) -- Tommy Wilson Jr. was released from the hospital this week after he was shot in the back by Martinez police officers. Tommy was informed that he is not facing any charges in connection to the August 19 police shooting because he did not commit a crime, according to his attorney with Pointer and Buelna law firm. Tommy and his brother, Tahmon Wilson, were unarmed when they tried to flee from police, civil rights attorney Adanté Pointer said. Tahmon was fatally shot by officers. Their blue sedan crashed into a fire hydrant.Martinez police said officers opened fire on the two men around 3:30 a.m. on August 19 after officers responded to a security alarm at a cannabis store, Velvet, on Sunrise Drive. Police described the incident as an attempted burglary, and said one officer was assaulted. According to the attorney, the brothers were driving away from the store when four officers shot Tahmon in the back of his head, and shot Tommy twice in his back.On Friday, Martinez Police Ch...

DC Auditor report says half a billion in federal COVID money was spent without approval

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:52 GMT

In a new report, D.C.’s chief auditor points to failures in how nearly half a billion dollars in federal COVID-19 relief funds were appropriated without the required approval by the city council.In a 52-page report released Thursday, the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor (ODCA) said that while Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Administration had complied with federal requirements on how the 2020 CARES Act funds could be spent, the $495 million in relief was appropriated without approval from the D.C. Council.D.C. Auditor Kathy Patterson told WTOP that skipping that approval process “is in fact a violation of the Home Rule Act, which is our Constitution, congressionally enacted almost 50 years ago.”In addition, Patterson said that D.C.’s Chief Financial Officer failed to exercise his independent role when the appropriation went from the U.S. Treasury to D.C.’s treasury — without the council’s approval.“An independent CFO was one of the che...

Astros’ Framber Valdez holds Tigers hitless through 7 innings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:52 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Framber Valdez of the Houston Astros pitched seven no-hit innings against the Detroit Tigers on Friday night, then was removed after matching his career high with 114 pitches.Bryan Abreu relieved Valdez starting the eighth with the Astros ahead 1-0.Valdez, a 29-year-old left-hander, no-hit the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 1 on 93 pitches. Making his fourth start since then, he struck out six, walked five and hit a batter. He threw 64 pitches for strikes.Valdez also threw 114 pitches at Oakland on May 30 last year.Valdez nearly allowed a second-inning homer to Miguel Cabrera, but right fielder Kyle Tucker made a jumping catch against the fence.Jose Altuve’s RBI infield single on a slow roller in the third inning was the only hit of the game.Tigers manager A.J. Hinch was ejected by plate umpire Laz Díaz for arguing after a called third strike to Javier Báez for the second out of the seventh.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource

Residents ‘nervous’ as Montgomery Co. sees increase in carjackings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:52 GMT

It’s not the news Montgomery County officials want to hear. The number of carjackings is on rise, and so are the concerns for county residents.“I’m always a little nervous about being exposed because you never know,” said Abrilla Mackey of Takoma Park.Mackey says she has anxiety when she hears about a carjacking in the county. Now, she makes sure to be vigilant when she’s out shopping or pumping gas.“I’m pretty cautious about my surroundings. I make sure I lock my car before I go in,” Mackey said. “I never leave my keys in the car and I always hide my purse.”That’s because the number of carjackings in Montgomery County is on track to reach another record year. According to recent data from the county, 74 carjackings have been reported so far this year. That’s compared to 80 for all of 2022.Also, Montgomery County saw 49 carjackings from January through March in a record high for the first quarter of the year, ac...

Big Ten to require football teams to report which players are available to play on gamedays

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:52 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — The Big Ten announced Friday that it will require its football teams to provide an availability report of its players to the conference office no more than two hours before kickoff as part its efforts to safeguard the integrity of games amid the growth of legalized gambling.The conference also announced a partnership with U.S. Integrity, a company that monitors sporting events for illegal or improper gambling activities, to provide enhanced monitoring and additional educational resources to help prevent student-athletes, coaches and staff from engaging in prohibited sports wagering.No other Power Five conference has a league-wide availability report, though the Atlantic Coast Conference tried a loosely run midweek injury report several years ago.College sports has been hit with multiple gambling-related scandals this year, including in the Big Ten. Several Iowa athletes in multiple sports are facing NCAA discipline for online gambling on sporting events.At Iowa...

El estreno de “Dune: Part Two” se pospone hasta 2024 debido a las huelgas en Hollywood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:52 GMT

(CNN) — “Dune: Part Two”, la tan esperada secuela de la épica película de ciencia ficción “Dune”, de Denis Villeneuve de 2021, se pospondrá, anunció Warner Bros. este jueves.Originalmente estaba previsto que la película, protagonizada por Timothée Chalamet y Zendaya, se estrenara el 3 de noviembre de este año.En un correo electrónico enviado a CNN este jueves, el estudio confirmó que la secuela será pospuesta “debido a la huelga en curso de SAG-AFTRA”. (Warner Bros. y CNN son parte de Warner Bros. Discovery).Investigadora descubre el fósil de un gusano de 500 millones de años y lo nombra en honor al monstruo de “Dune”Los actores de ese sindicato, el Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, han estado en huelga desde el mes de julio después del fracaso de las negociaciones con los estudios y las plataformas de transmisión sobre un nuevo convenio.Los puntos conflictivos en esas negociaciones incluyen...

Data Doctors: Hard drive maintenance tips everyone should know

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:52 GMT

Q: What should I be doing to monitor my hard drive?A: Of all the components that make up your computer, the hard drive should be considered the most important to maintain and monitor because it stores your valuable data.Recognizing signs that it may be faltering can help you avoid a catastrophic event that could result in the complete loss of your critical data.Depending upon the age and type of hard drive, the potential failures can be mechanical or electronic, so the first thing to do is pay attention!Free SpaceOne item that you should regularly monitor is the amount of free space on your drive. Your computer constantly uses empty hard drive space for temporary memory, so it’s not just about having space to save your data.Follow these links to learn how to check the free space on your hard drive.Windows UsersMAC UsersAs your drive approaches 80-85% capacity, consider purging programs and files (especially video) or replacing it with a much larger drive.Strange NoisesComputers with...

Harrison opts out of minor league contract with Rangers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:13:52 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Veteran infielder Josh Harrison opted out of his minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, the team announced Friday.Harrison, 36, signed with the Rangers on Aug. 16. He appeared in 40 games with Philadelphia this season, batting .204 with two homers and 10 RBIs in 114 plate appearances. The Phillies released Harrison on Aug. 2.After signing with Texas, Harrison played in six games with Triple-A Round Rock, going 6-for-27 (.222) with a home run and a double.In 13 major league seasons, Harrison has hit .270 with 73 homers and 388 RBIs. He was an All-Star in 2014 and 2017 with Pittsburgh.“I’ve always admired the way he plays and how much he enjoys the game, too,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said. “He plays with a lot of passion.”___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource