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High school football: Tisdle’s four TDs lift Woodbury over East Ridge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:40 GMT

Playing a team with a prolific passer, the best defense can very well be a minute-munching offense.Cue Isaiah Tisdle.The senior back accounted for 219 of Woodbury’s 313 rushing yards, and he scored a career-high four times as the Royals ruined the East Ridge homecoming with a 27-18 win at the sold-out Raptor’s Nest.It is Woodbury’s first win over its crosstown rival in four years.“This is our city now,” Tisdle said. “We got the work done, got the job done, and now we’re celebrating with our guys.”Three of the four Woodbury (3-1) scoring drives were at least a dozen plays.“Our keys this week were emotional control, sustained drives that end with points, and protect the football. We did all three,” said coach Andy Hill.Woodbury had the ball for more than 33 of the game’s 48 minutes.Up 14-12 at the break, Woodbury got the ball to start the second half. And they kept it. And kept it some more. And a little more.The 17-play drive that took 9 minutes, 23 seconds to complete was capped whe...

8 kittens abandoned in Hollywood looking for a new home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:40 GMT

A group of young cats are looking for a new home after they were dropped off at the Hollywood Forever cemetery. Shelters across Los Angeles are becoming more crowded with cats, dogs and other animals, and sometimes community members will drop cats off at the cemetery as an alternative, officials said. Hollywood Forever staff members host an array of abandoned animals that are well-cared for. Officials propose solution to combat overcrowded L.A. animal shelters Currently, there are eight kittens that need a new home, with ages ranging from six months to a few years old. There are three orange-colored males, two tortoiseshell-colored males, and three black and white kittens whose genders have not been identified. A group of young cats are looking for a new home after they were dropped off at the Hollywood Forever funeral home. (Hollywood Forever)Anyone who is interested in giving one or more of the kittens a loving home can contact Hollywood Forever at [email protected]

Woman killed in Inglewood hit-and-run; suspect at large

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:40 GMT

Police are searching for a driver who struck and killed a woman walking in Inglewood on Friday morning.Inglewood police responded to a collision near Century Boulevard and Maple Avenue around 5:09 a.m.Arriving officers found the victim, a 28-year-old woman, lying on the road. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment but later died from her injuries, authorities said.The suspect driver sped away from the scene before police arrived. The vehicle is described as a gray Dodge Charger with tinted windows. The car is believed to have front-end damage due to the hit-and-run impact.Police are searching for a suspect driving a gray Dodge Charger that fatally struck a woman walking in Inglewood on Sept. 22, 2023. Inglewood Police Department)Security cameras captured the vehicle as it drove away. Police are hoping someone may recognize the suspect vehicle.The woman, whose identity was not released, is a resident of the Lennox community in the South Bay area.Anyone who recognizes t...

Yastrzemski’s homer, Manaea’s gem lead SF Giants to win over Dodgers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:40 GMT

LOS ANGELES — A night after Mike Yastrzemski called on his teammates to “play with a little more edge,” “take a little more pride” and “hold each other to a higher standard,” he atoned for his own mental mistake in Thursday night’s series-opening loss with a big homer to lead the way in a 5-1 win Friday.With two outs in the fourth inning, Yastrzemski hooked a two-run homer around the right-field foul pole that broke a scoreless tie and powered the Giants’ win over the Dodgers (94-59), only their second in eight games on this final road trip of the season, pulling them back even in the win-loss column.Yastrzemski’s homer, his 15th of the season, followed a pinch-hit double by Joc Pederson, and was padded by two more long balls, a solo shot from Thairo Estrada in the sixth and two-run number from rookie Tyler Fitzgerald in the ninth, the first of his career.That was all the offense needed behind Sean Manaea’s most impressive ...

AL Central Division Champions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:40 GMT

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Minnesota Twins clinch AL Central title with 8-6 win over Angels

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:40 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins clinched the AL Central title Friday night with an 8-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.Alex Kirilloff homered and drove in three runs, and Minnesota held on late to win the division crown for the third time in five seasons under manager Rocco Baldelli.Pablo López (11-8) pitched six innings for the Twins, allowing three runs and five hits with seven strikeouts. Jhoan Duran gave up a run in the ninth but got the final out with the bases loaded to secure his 27th save of the season.After the Twins squandered an early 3-0 lead, Kirilloff’s 10th homer snapped a 3-all tie in the sixth and Minnesota won for the sixth time in eight games. Kirilloff became the 12th Twins player with double-digit home runs this season, setting a club record.With lines from a recent college football game played at Target Field still visible, the crowd was eager to celebrate another extended fall for the Twins. It’s their 15th trip to the postseason since the Washingto...

Armstrong, Narveson and penalties help N.C. State survive at Virginia, 24-21

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:40 GMT

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Brennan Armstrong hit KC Concepcion with a pair of touchdown passes in his return to Scott Stadium and Brayden Narveson kicked a second-chance 33-yard field goal as time expired and North Carolina State beat Virginia 24-21 Friday night.Narveson’s first attempt from 48 yards was blocked by James Jackson, but he was called for a personal foul, moving the ball 15 yards closer. His second try was true.The drive was necessary after freshman Anthony Colandrea led Virginia on an 11-play, 66-yard drive and hit Malik Washington from 3 yards out to make it 21-19. The Cavaliers, however, were called for unsportsmanlike conduct after the play, and on their 2-point attempt from the 18, Colandrea hit Malachi Fields to tie it up.Another 15-yard unsportsmanlike call — this one on the freshman quarterback — forced Virginia to back up 15 yards on the kickoff, and a nice return set the Wolfpack up at the Virginia 48. Three runs by Armstrong moved the ball to the...

Ronald Acuna Jr. joins exclusive 40-40 club, Morton leaves game in 1st as Braves beat Nationals 9-6

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:40 GMT

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in Washington. With the hit, Acuña became the fifth player in MLB history with 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a season. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)(AP/Andrew Harnik) Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in Washington. With the hit, Acuña became the fifth player in MLB history with 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a season. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)(AP/Andrew Harnik) ...

Padres react to 'AI robots' at Petco Park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:40 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- If you were at the Padres game Friday, you may have noticed some very realistic "AI robots" at Petco Park.No, robots are not taking over the world, but 20th Century Studios is promoting its new sci-film “The Creator" that is about a futuristic war between humans and robots. It is set to be released in theatres on Sept. 29.The bionic machines were seen wandering the field during batting practicing, catching the attention of Padres players, staff and even the fans. Their reactions to the cyborgs were priceless. 2 San Diego spots rank among top pan dulce places in US: Yelp Padres star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. appeared to be in shock with his glove over his mouth while A.J. Preller, president of baseball operations and general manager of the Padres, dapped up one of the "AI robots." Other players laughed in amazement at the convincing technology. This wasn't the first time “The Creator" showcased their devices in a public setting. On Sept. 10, fans at SoFi S...

Padres extend winning streak to 8 straight games

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:40 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manny Machado hit two homers and drove in three runs for the San Diego Padres, who beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Friday night to extend their season-high winning streak to eight games.A season after Machado helped carry the Padres to the NL Championship Series, they're fighting for their playoff lives. The Padres are four games out in the race for the third and final NL wild card, with four teams ahead of them. They've been under .500 since May 12.“We have eight games to empty the tank,” said Machado, who reached 30 homers for the seventh time. He's been limited to DH duty since Sept. 1 due to right tennis elbow that he says will require surgery after the Padres' season ends.Machado twice put San Diego ahead, the second time on a two-run homer to left field off Matthew Liberatore (3-6) with one out in the eighth inning. Machado gestured toward the Padres' dugout after hitting his 30th homer, with Juan Soto aboard on a double.He was greeted with chants of “Mann...