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Chicago Cubs must shake off struggles from the last 3 weeks and refocus: ‘It’s just a matter of executing’

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:05 GMT

All the Chicago Cubs can do is move on and refocus.That was their approach after each of the three losses in Atlanta this week, and it’s the mentality they are taking into their postseason-determining weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs will need help to secure a playoff spot. Poor play over the last three weeks in which they went 6-13 in that span entering Friday’s series opener at American Family Field has the Cubs heading toward their season ending Sunday,One of the worst things the Cubs could do in Milwaukee is try too hard and press. There is a balance between playing with urgency and trying to make something happen.“That’s been a nice dialogue within the locker room itself is when things become more magnified that no one in the locker room expects anything different from each other than whatever it is that you’ve brought all year and whatever your skill set is,” second baseman Nico Hoerner said Friday. “Me goi...

Undefeated Milton keeps rolling, runs past Weymouth, 31-7

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:05 GMT

MILTON — It was hard to find much fault in Milton’s 31-7 win over Weymouth in Friday night’s Bay State Conference Herget Division opener for both squads.That’s nothing new for Milton. The Wildcats are now 4-0 with four lopsided wins, and look every bit the D3 state title contender a year after losing to Wakefield at Gillette Stadium.But the postgame celebration was muted, even though Weymouth entered 3-0. Although it may not look like it, there are corrections for Milton to make.“We’ve just got to keep getting better,” Milton coach Steve Dembowski said. “Week 4 of the season is nothing. Where you are right now in any poll, any stat, is really meaningless. Hopefully, we have enough maturity in the group to focus on things we can correct and keep grinding away. The league is going to be tough this year.”Dembowski had contributions up and down the roster.Quarterback Patrick Miller completed 12 of 22 passes for 130 yards and a touchdown. H...

Dozens of firearms found in East County home; 2 suspects arrested

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:05 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Two suspects were arrested after more than 50 firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition were seized at a home in the unincorporated area of Potrero, authorities said. A search warrant connected to an investigation of an assault with a deadly weapon incident that happened several months earlier was served Thursday at a home in the 25000 block of Potrero Valley Road, Lt. Jeff Ford with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDSO) said. Las Vegas Police provide details on Tupac Shakur murder charge, suspect Authorities found more than 50 firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition inside the home, including assault-style weapons, according to law enforcement.Thousands of rounds of ammunition were seized at home in unincorporated Potrero on Sept. 28, 2023. (San Diego County Sheriff's Department)Richard Dale Fox, 50, was booked into the San Diego Central Jail, per SDSO. He faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon, felon in possession of firearms and felon ...

Fourth soldier from Bahrain dies of wounds after Yemen’s Houthi rebels attack troops on Saudi border

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:05 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A fourth Bahraini soldier has died of wounds from an attack earlier this week by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted forces patrolling Saudi Arabia’s southern border, the island kingdom said late Friday. The state-run Bahrain News Agency, citing a military statement, identified the slain soldier as 1st Lt. Hamad Khalifa al-Kubaisi.Al-Kubaisi “succumbed to the injuries he had suffered as a result of the Houthi act of aggression last Monday, while performing his sacred patriotic duties defending the southern borders of Saudi Arabia,” the statement said. Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have not claimed the attack. The attack on Monday, which also wounded a number of soldiers, threatened recent progress in winding down Saudi Arabia’s eight-year war against the Houthis. The Saudi-led military coalition said it had “the right to respond at the appropriate time and place.” However, there has been no such response yet amid efforts to reac...

Blue Jays move one step closer to playoff berth with big win over Rays

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:05 GMT

The Toronto Blue Jays moved closer to securing a playoff berth Friday night with an 11-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre.Alejandro Kirk, Brandon Belt and Matt Chapman homered for the Blue Jays, who outhit the Rays 16-7. Bo Bichette had four hits and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. chipped in with three as Toronto (89-71) won for the ninth time in 13 games.Yandy Diaz was a bright spot for the Rays (97-63), who have already secured the first wild-card berth and No. 4 seed in the American League. He hit a two-run homer and reached base three times.The win strengthened the Blue Jays’ grip on the second wild-card spot. It also trimmed their magic number to one over the Seattle Mariners, who were set to host Texas later in the evening.The East champion Baltimore Orioles have clinched the top seed in the AL and the Central champion Minnesota Twins will be seeded third.Entering play Friday, the Rangers had a two-game lead on Houston in the race for the West Division crown and s...

Paul Lisnek on looming government shutdown, GOP debate, & more

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:05 GMT

WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big stories from the week.The topics include the latest on a looming government shutdown, the last GOP debate, the death of Dianne Feinstein and more. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesTune in on Sunday’s for WGN-TV Political Report with Paul Lisnek.

Siena College holds laptop drive for Ukraine

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:05 GMT

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Siena College partnered with Ukraine Friends, a non-profit organization supporting the country after the Russian invasion to bring laptops to Ukrainian students. The college has a goal to donate 1,000 laptops.Ukraine Friends initially delivered donated ambulances to the front lines of the war, with New York's DEC Commissioner taking a leave of absence to help. They have broadened their mission as the war continued and among the humanitarian aid now provided is support for education.Associate Professor of Psychology, Dmitry Burshteyn, looks to give back from one educator to another. "There is a tremendous need for laptop computers because about 800,000 Ukrainian children are in remote education." Teenagers race on Route 4 at over 100mph The college is looking for laptops no older than four years old. Professor Burshteyn says this is due to battery life and infrequent opportunities to charge them in Ukraine. Each one will come with software to allow stude...

Wainwright gets at-bat, huge ovation in series opener of grand sendoff

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:05 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Adam Wainwright's pitching career is finished, but that didn't stop him from taking the field one more time in his special sendoff weekend. Wainwright came up to the batter's box as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning of Friday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds. He reiterated many times that it was his goal to take at least one more at-bat this weekend before he retires. PLAN AHEAD! What to know for Adam Wainwright’s fond farewell weekend Wainwright waited patiently for a pitch to hit against Cincinnati's Brandon Williamson, and made contact, but grounded out to second base. Friday was his first at-bat in nearly two calendar years since the National League implemented a designated hitter for good. Fans welcomed Wainwright to a huge ovation during his at-bat, his first game appearance since earning his 200th victory on Sept. 18. The Cardinals trailed 14-2 in the sixth inning and trail 19-2 heading into the bottom of the 8th inning.

St. Charles gas station among 20 reportedly targeted by teens Sunday

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:05 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Police say a teen suspect just charged for a suburban gas station robbery made an astounding claim when arrested. The teen said he and four other teenagers targeted around 20 gas stations last Sunday. A FOX Files exclusive revealed one of those was an armed encounter caught-on-camera in St. Charles. St. Louis had only 2 officers for an entire district – Both called in sick Three teens are now charged in connection with the St. Charles robbery. All of them reportedly told police they are habitual offenders.Larry Chrum, Chief Trial Attorney for the St. Charles County Prosecutor said, “These are individuals who chose this way of life, and they’re going to be addressed in the courts.”Chrum added, “This wasn’t a crime of opportunity. It was a very calculated crime.”18-year-olds Lance K. Campbell & Torreon McCottrell, along with 19-year-old Darnell Cline, are identified by police as members of the “Big 5” criminal street gang. Close Thanks f...

Prisoner's home crushed by city-owned tree, Washington Park ponders action

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:50:05 GMT

WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. - One homeowner in the tiny community of Washington Park, Illinois, is left with a big problem after a huge city-owned tree fell on his home. More than two months after it fell, the tree is still there. Washington Park officials are trying to figure out what to do. They say one problem muddying the waters is the homeowner is in federal prison. The You Paid For It team recently went to the scene and ran into Darald Woods, a man who says he was staying in the home at the time. St. Louis had only 2 officers for an entire district – Both called in sick "It’s been a month and a half, and something should have been done about this," said Woods. When asked what the city had done about this, Woods answered, "They haven’t done anything. To my knowledge, they've done nothing. It’s a city tree, and it’s their responsibility.”Elliott Davis went to talk to Washington Park Mayor Leonard Moore, who says he's worried about the situation and can't just leave things like this...