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Las Vegas and New York set for WNBA Finals matchup

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 03:11:11 GMT

New York and Las Vegas have been on a WNBA Finals collision course all season long as the top two teams in the league. Now they’ll meet for the league title.The best-of-five series begins next Sunday.The Aces have been there before, winning the franchise’s first championship last season. They are looking to become the league’s first repeat champion since the Los Angeles Sparks did it in 2001-02. “We’re happy to put ourselves back in a position to win the ultimate prize, which is a championship,” Aces coach Becky Hammon said after the team swept Dallas in the semifinal series. New York advanced to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2002 and is the lone remaining original franchise that hasn’t won a championship. While Las Vegas swept its two playoff series, New York had a little harder time reaching the title round. The Liberty needed overtime to close out Washington in an opening-round sweep. New York dropped the first game against Connecticut in the se...

Zack Greinke pitches Royals to 5-2 win over Yankees in what could be his career finale

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 03:11:11 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zack Greinke threw four-hit ball into the sixth inning for his 225th win and, backed by a trio of home runs, helped the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 5-2 on Sunday to end their season and quite possibly his own 20-year big league career.Greinke (2-15) had just allowed a leadoff walk when Matt Quatraro walked to the mound. The six-time All-Star tried to give his manager the ball but Quatraro gave it right back, and the 39-year-old Greinke stuck it in his pocket as he walked off the mound to a standing ovation — one that required the famously reserved Greinke to come out for a curtain call.Greinke can become free agent after this season, and while he has yet to announce whether he will retire, the 2009 Cy Young Award winner has had a challenging year. Greinke’s only other win this season game May 3 against the Baltimore Orioles.Michael King (4-8) had a forgettable finale to an otherwise excellent end of the year for New York. He’d all...

South Africa and Australia win at the Rugby World Cup. Waiting game next

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 03:11:11 GMT

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — South Africa secured a bonus-point 49-18 win over Tonga and a successful return to action for flyhalf Handre Pollard at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday in Marseille.The Springboks scored seven tries in their final pool game and Pollard converted the first four for a 100% night with the boot in his first test in more than a year before he left after 50 minutes.Manie Libbok came on for Pollard and kicked three from three conversions to ensure that, apart from the crucial victory, the defending champion also went some way to putting right the goal-kicking problems that were evident in a 13-8 defeat to Ireland in its last outing.First-choice flyhalf Libbok came under pressure for his wayward kicking against the Irish and Pollard’s promising return from injury will give the Springboks options if they progress to the knockouts.That’s not yet guaranteed, though.The result took South Africa to the top of Pool B but only by a point ahead of Ireland’s showdown with Scot...

Adam Wainwright promised his kids a puppy when he retired. Cardinals delivered on final day

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 03:11:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright promised his children he would get a family dog when he retired from baseball.He didn’t have to. The St. Louis Cardinals presented the Wainwrights a Lagotto Romagnolo puppy during a 35-minute ceremony before the 42-year-old pitcher’s final game with the team on Sunday. Wainwright’s wife Jenny named the puppy Louie.The Wainwrights have four daughters: Baylie Grace (17), Addison (14), Macy James (11) and Sadee Faith (5) along with 4-year-old son Caleb Adam.Wainwright went 200-128 with a 3.53 ERA in 18 major league seasons, all with the Cardinals. He got his 200th win in in his final pitching appearance against Milwaukee on Sept. 18.Former teammate, friend and longtime catcher Yadier Molina was among a host of players participating in the ceremony. Wainwright and Molina were batterymates in a major league-record 328 games.Wainwright was not expecting Molina and he buried his head in his hands when Molina came onto the field.Albert Pujo...

Marlins lose to Pirates 3-0 in last game before postseason

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 03:11:11 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Miguel Andujar hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the playoff-bound Miami Marlins 3-0 on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both teams.The Marlins needed to win to assure themselves of gaining the second National League wild card and the fifth seed in the NL playoffs over Arizona. The Diamondbacks were hosting Houston and loss by Arizona would still give Miami the fifth seed and a matchup at Philadelphia in a best-of-three wild-card series beginning Tuesday.If Miami is seeded sixth, it would play a best-of-three series at NL Central champion Milwaukee starting Tuesday. It did not appear the Marlins would have to travel to New York for the completion of Thursday’s suspended game at the Mets.Connor Joe doubled with one out in the eighth off Bryan Hoeing (2-3). After Jared Triolo walked Andujar, got his go-ahead hit and Jack Suwinski followed with a two-run double.David Bednar pitched a perfect ninth for his 39...

Hurts throws for 319 yards, Elliott’s 54-yarder lifts 4-0 Eagles past Commanders 34-31 in OT

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 03:11:11 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts threw for 319 yards and two touchdowns, and Jake Elliott kicked a 54-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Philadelphia Eagles to a 34-31 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday for their second straight 4-0 start.Elliott also kicked field goals of 41, 47 and 36 yards before booming the winner that sent the crowd into a frenzy.And kept the Eagles unbeaten.Not before a little-late game drama put the Eagles on the brink of being upset at home by the Commanders (2-2) for the second straight season.Hurts hit A.J. Brown for a 28-yard touchdown with 1:28 left in regulation for a 31-24 lead. Instead of killing the clock and trying for a winning field goal, the Eagles left enough time for Sam Howell to lead Washington to the tying score.Brown was flagged for taunting on his TD, giving the Commanders a boost. Washington started on the Eagles 36 and tied it when Howell hit Jahan Dotson for a 10-yard touchdown as time expired.Coach Ron Rivera went for the...

Tennessee receiver Bru McCoy has surgery to repair a displaced fracture of his right ankle

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 03:11:11 GMT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy underwent surgery Sunday to repair a displaced fracture of his right ankle, the university announced.McCoy was hurt in the second quarter of the Volunteers 41-20 win over South Carolina on Saturday. He caught a pass from Joe Milton and his leg bent as he was tackled by two Gamecock defenders. His ankle was fractured and dislocated.He was carted off the field and taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center.“Bru and his family appreciate all of your prayers and support over the last 24 hours and in the days ahead,” the university said in a statement announcing the surgery. The 23-year-old had 17 catches for 217 yards and one touchdown in five games this year. He transferred to Tennessee last year after two years at Southern California. He had 52 passes for 667 yards and four touchdowns last year.No. 22 Tennessee (4-1, 1-1 SEC) has a bye this week. The Vols return to action at home against Texas A&M (4-1, 2-0) on Oct...

Jones, Stewart lead New York to first WNBA Finals in 21 years with 87-84 win over Connecticut

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 03:11:11 GMT

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Jonquel Jones scored 25 points, including five in the final minute, and New York earned its first trip to the WNBA Finals in 21 years with an 87-84 win over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday.The former Sun star added 15 rebounds and four blocked shots for the Liberty, who will face defending champion Las Vegas in a matchup of the league’s two so-called “super teams” that starts on Oct. 8. League MVP Breanna Stewart led New York with 27 points and Betnijah Laney added 21 in the Game 4 clincher of the best-of-five series.MVP runner-up Alyssa Thomas had 17 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists for Connecticut. It was her first triple-double of the post-season after recording a record six during the regular season. Tiffany Hayes had 15 points and DiJonai Carrington added 14 for the Sun, who were trying to make it back to the Finals for a second consecutive season. A 3-pointer from Stewart with 2 minutes left gave the Liberty a 77-75 lead. The New York fans chante...

Search underway for person missing in Chatfield Reservoir

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 03:11:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Crews were searching for a person who went missing in the Chatfield Reservoir Sunday afternoon.South Metro Fire Rescue told FOX31 that an adult paddleboarder was missing in the water. Multiple crews were on the scene diving and using drones to help search the area. Photos show Iron Fire narrowly missing homes in Moffat County A couple of hours into the search, SMFR said the command was shifting to Colorado Parks and Wildlife for continued "recovery operations."This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

Searchers recover body of pilot of a small plane that crashed into a New Hampshire lake

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 03:11:11 GMT

GILFORD, N.H. (AP) — Searchers have recovered the body of a pilot of a small plane that crashed into a New Hampshire lake Saturday night.The single-engine Cessna 150 crashed into Lake Winnipesaukee near Gilford, New Hampshire. according to the Federal Aviation Administration.The pilot was the only person on board the plane.Investigators conducted a search of the area Saturday night and were able to locate some debris. according to Sgt. Alex Lopashanski of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. The pilot was not immediately located and the search was suspended until morning.Lopashanski said searchers renewed their search for the pilot Sunday and just before 11:30 a.m. on Sunday members of the NH Fish and Game Dive Team located the pilot in nearly 60 feet of water and they were able to recover him.The pilot’s name is being withheld pending notification of the family, officials said.Officials said they were first notified of the plane crash just before 8 p.m.The FAA and the Nation...