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5 things to know about SF Giants’ new star Jung Hoo Lee

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:31 GMT

The newest San Francisco Giant, Jung Hoo Lee, made an impression in his introduction at Oracle Park.While the 25-year-old Korean center fielder may have arrived with relative anonymity to many Americans, it won’t stay that way for long. If his first press conference was any indication, fans will fall in love with the speedy contact hitter.If you haven’t already, get to know him below. (Lee’s words were translated by Jeeho Yoo, a Korean journalist who provided a more accurate summary than the live translation initially available Friday.)He is ‘Grandson of the Wind’When Jung Hoo was named the 2022 Korea Baseball Organization Most Valuable Player, it wasn’t the first time in family history.His father, Jong Beom, won the award in 1994 while stealing a KBO-record 84 bases, earning him the nickname “Son of the Wind.”Beginning his remarks Friday in English, Jung Hoo introduced himself to Giants fans as the “Grandson of the Wind.”I...

South Bay prisoner implicated in inmate homicide at Salinas Valley State Prison

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:31 GMT

A man convicted in Santa Clara County is one of two prisoners accused of killing another inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison on Thursday, authorities said.The deadly encounter was reported around 8:40 a.m. in a recreational yard of the facility located in the Monterey County city of Soledad, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.Correctional officers reportedly saw 23-year-old Adrian Lopez and 39-year-old David Pacheco attacking Oracio Ramirez, 30, before they broke up the confrontation by firing a less-lethal projectile at them.An ambulance was called, and Ramirez was pronounced dead about 20 minutes after the attack began. No other injuries were reported.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Footage of fatal police shooting near Oakland City Hall is released Crime and Public Safety | Commission hearing retail theft complaints questions link to Prop 47 criminal justice reforms Crime and Public Safety | ...

Petaluma Police Department conducted DUI checkpoint, 24 arrests

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:31 GMT

(KRON) –  A  DUI and driver's license checkpoint operation in Petaluma resulted in 24 arrests, the Petaluma Police Department announced Saturday. Petaluma PD conducted two checkpoints on Dec. 15. One checkpoint was conducted on East Washington Street between Parkland Way and Executive Drive from 6 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. The secondary checkpoint was conducted on Petaluma Boulevard North near Oak Street between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m.  Oakland robbers chase, ram victim’s car at Lake Merritt Out of the 317 vehicles screened in the East Washington checkpoint,  seven drivers were cited or arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended or revoked.For the Petaluma Boulevard North checkpoint, 126 vehicles were screened. Seven DUI alcohol suspects, one DUI drug suspect, and one DUI warrant suspect were arrested. Also, eight drivers were cited or arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended or revoked.One individual was arrested for DUI outside of both checkpoin...

Abmas scores 20 and Hunter adds 19 to lead No. 19 Texas over LSU 96-85

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:31 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Max Abmas had 20 points and seven assists, Tyrese Hunter added a season-high 19 points and No. 19 Texas defeated LSU 96-85 Saturday.Dylan Disu scored 17 points and Dillon Mitchell had 12 points and 10 rebounds for Texas (8-2).“I always get nervous before every game since like elementary school,” said Disu, who was making his season debut. “There were a little more nerves for me because it’s been awhile.”The Longhorns shot 54% from the field and made 10 of 20 from 3-point range.“I thought we played really well in the first half, and for us, I thought we had pretty good carryover in terms of trying to finish the game out for 40 minutes,” Texas coach Rodney Terry said.Texas led 56-37 at the half after shooting 61% from the field.“We were getting inside-outs, working pick and rolls and getting open shots and trusting our teammates to knock them down,” Hunter said of the first half.Jordan Wright scored a career-high 33 points – 31 in the second half – for the Tigers (6-5)....

Omoruyi’s career-high 25 powers Rutgers past Long Island University, 83-61

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:31 GMT

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Clifford Omoruyi closed out the first half with three dunks and finished with a career-high 25 points and 11 rebounds to help power Rutgers to an 83-61 win over Long Island University on Saturday afternoon. The Scarlet Knights returned to action after a week off and played their first home game in two weeks. They now have won 49 of their past 53 games against non-conference opponents at home.Omoruyi threw down four dunks and scored 17 points in the first half and his dunk with a second left gave Rutgers (7-3) a 41-30 lead at the break. He was 12 of 15 shooting from the field and blocked three shots. Aundre Hyatt and Jamichael Davis each added 12 points and had three assists and Hyatt pulled down a team-high 12 rebounds. Mawot Mag and Derek Simpson each contributed 10 points.LIU (1-9) shot 25 of 60 from the field (41.7%), hitting 6 of 20 from beyond the arc, but was out-rebounded by a 43-33 margin.Tana Kopa led the Sharks with 19 points with six rebounds and t...

Original AC/DC drummer Colin Burgess has died at 77. The Australian helped form the group in 1973

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:31 GMT

Australian drummer Colin Burgess, an original member of the hard rock band AC/DC in the early 1970s, has died, the band confirmed on its social media accounts. He was 77. “Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess,” says an unsigned post on the band’s official Facebook page late Friday. “He was our first drummer and a very respected musician. Happy memories, rock in peace Colin.”No cause of death was given. Burgess was recruited in November 1973 to help form AC/DC with Malcolm Young on rhythm guitar and his brother Angus on lead guitar, lead vocalist Dave Evans and bassist Larry Van Kriedt. The band fired Burgess in February 1974, accusing him of being drunk on stage, and he later said someone had spiked his drink. He was followed by a succession of drummers and filled in for one for a few months in 1975. Before AC/DC, Burgess played with the Australian rock group The Masters Apprentices, which was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association Hall of Fame...

Netanyahu says Israel is as ‘committed as ever’ to war after soldiers mistakenly killed 3 hostages

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:31 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Three Israeli hostages who were mistakenly shot by Israeli troops in the Gaza Strip had been waving a white flag and were shirtless when they were killed, military officials said Saturday, in Israel’s first such acknowledgement of harming any hostages in its war against Hamas.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a nationwide address that the killings “broke my heart, broke the entire nation’s heart,” but he indicated no change in Israel’s military campaign. “We are as committed as ever to continue until the end, until we dismantle Hamas, until we return all our hostages,” he said.Anger over the mistaken killings is likely to increase pressure on the Israeli government to renew Qatar-mediated negotiations with Hamas over swapping more of the remaining captives, which Israel says number 129, for Palestinians imprisoned in Israel.A senior Hamas official, Osama Hamdan, reiterated that there will be no further hostage releases until the war ends and Israel acc...

McCullar scores 21 as No. 2 Kansas rallies for 75-71 win at Indiana

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:31 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Kevin McCullar Jr. scored 21 points, including four crucial free throws in the final minute, and Hunter Dickinson had 17 points and 14 rebounds as No. 2 Kansas rallied in the second half for a 75-71 win at Indiana on Saturday.The Jayhawks, who picked up their first victory at Assembly Hall, trailed by as many as 13 and did not take their first lead of the game until Dickinson scored in the post to make it 62-61 with 4:53 remaining.Trey Galloway scored a career-high 28 points for Indiana, Mackenzie Mbako had 14, Malik Reneau finished with 13, and Kel’el Ware added 11 points and 15 rebounds.After a spinning bank shot from Dajuan Harris Jr. put Kansas in front 71-66 with 1:11 left, the Hoosiers gave themselves a chance thanks to Galloway’s 3-point make on the ensuing possession. After a defensive stop, Galloway missed an off-balance 3 from the right wing that would have given Indiana the lead with 23 seconds left.McCullar, who went 13 of 16 from the line, knock...

Sevilla fires Diego Alonso after winless run under Uruguayan coach

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:31 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Sevilla fired coach Diego Alonso after his team remained winless in the Spanish league on his watch following a 3-0 home defeat to Getafe on Saturday.Sevilla made the announcement in a short statement moments after the end of the game. The team was on the brink of the relegation zone.Under Alonso, Sevilla did not win in eight league games and lost all four of its Champions League matches, finishing bottom of its group. The Uruguayan arrived in October to replace José Mendilibar, who led the club to the Europa League title last campaign.Its only two wins under Alonso came against lower-division rivals in the Copa del Rey.Sevilla was in 16th place but level on points with Celta Vigo and Cadiz, which was in the drop zone in 18th.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/SoccerSource

Osimhen’s assist in Napoli’s 2-1 win is an instant highlight. He also scores a towering header

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:18:31 GMT

ROME (AP) — Freshly crowned African player of the year, Victor Osimhen showed why he’s considered one of the world’s top strikers on Saturday.Having already scored one goal with a towering header between two defenders, Osimhen was even more impressive when he provided the assist for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s winner in defending champion Napoli’s 2-1 win over Claudio Ranieri’s Cagliari in Serie A.First, Osimhen controlled a pass with his right foot. He used his chest before bouncing the ball three times off his right thigh and onto his head. Appearing to lose control at that point, Osimhen instead muscled his way past three defenders to cross to the unmarked Kvaratskhelia, who pounded the ball in off the near post.Kvaratskhelia immediately pointed at Osimhen after the ball went in.“We did everything we could but when you go up against champions like Osimhen and Kvara they can decide the match in an instant,” Ranieri said.Ending a four-match winless streak at Stadio Diego Armando Marado...