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Mariners agree to $24 million, 2-year contract with catcher Mitch Garver, AP source says

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:20:42 GMT

The Seattle Mariners bolstered their lineup Sunday, agreeing to a $24 million, two-year contract with free-agent catcher Mitch Garver.A person familiar with the agreement confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it was pending a physical.The 32-year-old Garver batted .270 with 19 homers and 50 RBIs in 87 games for Texas this year. He hit .226 with three homers and 14 RBIs in 14 postseason games, helping the Rangers win the World Series for the first time in franchise history.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource

El laboratorio forense de crímenes de DC recupera su acreditación tras casi 3 años

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:20:42 GMT

El laboratorio forense de crímenes de DC ha sido acreditado de nuevo después de no poder procesar evidencias por tres años.La instalación ha recuperado su acreditación para su laboratorio de biología, que procesa ADN, el laboratorio de química, que procesa pruebas de drogas. Se espera que la Junta de Acreditación Nacional haga el anuncio oficial la próxima semana. En 2021, el laboratorio se encontraba en el centro de una investigación criminal después de informes de errores en las secciones de armas de fuego y huellas dactilares del laboratorio, junto con mala gestión y encubrimiento.No estuvo claro cuando la unidad de armas de fuego podría ser acreditada de nuevo.Source

Shoulder injury is the latest issue in a painful month for Trevor Lawrence and the Jags

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:20:42 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — First, an ankle injury. Next, a concussion. Now, an injured shoulder. The durable Trevor Lawrence keeps getting banged up, and it’s costing the Jacksonville Jaguars.Lawrence, who cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol just in time to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ended up leaving in the fourth quarter with a shoulder injury as the Jaguars lost 30-12.Lawrence was ineffective before he got hurt, throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble as Jacksonville fell behind 30-0 on the way to its fourth straight loss.The third-year quarterback, who has never missed a game, said was hurt diving for a first down on a fourth-play late in the third quarter during Jacksonville’s first scoring drive.“Reached for the first down and got hit out of bounds and just landed on it,” Lawrence said. “When I landed, I knew something was off. The next play, it kind of hurts to throw. I just wanted to finish the drive out. The 2-point (try), you just could...

FIFA threatens to suspend Brazil over confederation president’s removal by court

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:20:42 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — FIFA warned Brazil on Sunday it could suspend its national teams and clubs from international competitions if an intervention by its soccer body leads to the election of a new president in January. FIFA said in a letter to a Brazilian soccer executive that the country’s soccer body CBF could face suspension if it does not heed its call to wait and instead holds a swift election to replace Ednaldo Rodrigues as president regardless. The document was obtained by The Associated Press. A Rio de Janeiro court removed Rodrigues and all his appointees at CBF from office on Dec. 7 due to irregularities in his election last year. Brazil’s two highest courts upheld that ruling last week.Soccer’s governing body FIFA historically rejects government and third-party interference in its member associations, which ultimately could leave five-time World Cup winners Brazil out of major competitions until the crisis is solved.The Rio court ruling also named José Perdiz...

“Todos fuimos atacados”: al menos 68 muertos en ofensiva israelí en el centro de Gaza

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:20:42 GMT

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza — Al menos 68 personas murieron el domingo en Gaza en uno de los ataques más mortíferos de la guerra, mientras que 15 soldados israelíes perdieron la vida el fin de semana.Periodistas de The Associated Press en un hospital cercano observaron a palestinos desesperados cargar a los muertos, incluido un bebé, y a los heridos tras el ataque al campo de refugiados de Maghazi, al este de Deir al Balah. Una joven ensangrentada parecía atónita mientras revisaban su cuerpo en busca de huesos fracturados.Entre los 68 fallecidos hay al menos 12 mujeres y siete niños, según las primeras cifras dadas a conocer por el hospital.“Todos fuimos atacados”, dijo Ahmad Turokmani, quien perdió a varios familiares, entre ellos a su hija y su nieto. “No hay ningún lugar seguro en Gaza”.El Ministerio de Salud de Gaza informó en un principio que el número de muertos era de 70. El ejército israelí no comentó por el momento.Al acercarse la Nochebuena, el humo se elevaba sobre el asediado te...

Over 400 flights canceled, delayed at DIA on Christmas Eve

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:20:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – Many Holiday travelers who took a plane rather than a train or automobile to get home for the holidays experienced delays at some airports.The Denver International Airport experienced more than 300 delays and 20 cancellations by 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, according to FlightAware. As of 8:30 p.m., 414 were delayed and 37 were canceled. Denver weather: Travel impacts on roads, at airports on Christmas Eve FOX31 spoke with passengers who said friends and family experienced delays on incoming flights from other cities.“The flight couldn't get to Springfield, where I was flying out of, until like 3 o'clock,” said one traveler.Many found creative ways to pass the time while waiting for their flights.“Just watch a little Netflix or you know, read some social media,” said one traveler who had waited for his flight in another city.They told FOX31 it was nothing in comparison to the last holiday season, where millions of Southwest passengers were stranded in airports across t...

Miramar Police officers stop by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital to deliver gifts in 15-year Christmas tradition

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:20:42 GMT

Miramar Police officers made a special Christmas Eve delivery to children spending the holidays at one South Florida hospital.‘Twas the day before Christmas, when all through Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, officers made smiles possible.Among those delighted by the visit from law enforcement bearing gifts on Sunday was patient Dollie Minich.“It definitely makes it a lot more special being in the hospital on Christmas. It makes it a lot better,” she said.Minich, 13, was thoroughly happy with her presents: a ring light, a karaoke machine and crafts.“I mean, of course you want to be at home, but they definitely can try to make it as fun as possible while you’re here,” she said.For Miramar Police Detective Carlos Villalona, being back in this hospital hits home.“My daughter passed away just a month shy of her second birthday,” he said. “We spent several Christmases here at Joe DiMaggio.”Villalona has vowed ...

Bailey Zappe leads Patriots on first game-winning drive 26-23 over Broncos

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:20:42 GMT

Patriots quaterback Bailey Zappe led his fist career game-winning drive on Christmas Eve night in an entertaining, up-and-down battle against the Broncos.The Patriots and Broncos were knotted at 23-23 when Zappe took over with 58 seconds on the clock. Consecutive runs from Ezekiel Elliott caused Broncos head coach Sean Payton to take two timeouts. Zappe then hit wide receiver DeVante Parker downfield for a 27-yard gain to put the ball at the Broncos’ 47-yard line. Zappe then hit Elliott for a 5-yard completion and tight end Mike Gesicki for 4 yards before spiking the football.Rookie kicker Chad Ryland, who had missed a field goal and extra point, nailed a 56-yard field goal to go up 26-23. The Broncos’ last-chance Hail Mary attempt fell incomplete, and the Patriots won to improve their record to 4-11 on the season. It was the ghost of what could have been haunting the Patriots on Christmas Eve night.Sunday night’s win started in the most predictable and inauspiciou...

Column: The Chicago Bears take care of business with a Christmas Eve defeat of the Arizona Cardinals

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:20:42 GMT

As the Chicago Bears tied a bow on their Christmas gift to the city — Sunday’s 27-16 victory over the Arizona Cardinals — they added a dash of valuable perspective. Yes, Chicago, there is meaningful progress being made.Believe it or not, this was the Bears’ fourth consecutive victory at Soldier Field. That’s a nice touch on a season propelling the team upward in the NFL hierarchy.That Sunday’s win came a week after a dispiriting defeat to the Cleveland Browns was also the latest testament to this group’s unity and mental toughness.“This is just about being resilient,” coach Matt Eberflus said. “There was an attention to detail on some things that we have to do better. And you have to do that in the fourth quarter. You have to bring it to the guys’ attention and the coaches’ attention and keep doing a better job.”Added defensive tackle Justin Jones: “This team is growing, man. We really are.”Sun...

4 takeaways from Chicago Bulls’ 109-95 loss, including losing the battle of the offensive boards and Max Strus’ big game

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:20:42 GMT

After weeks of an upward trajectory, the Chicago Bulls stumbled on a low-energy night in a 109-95 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.The Cavaliers were missing the majority of their starters due to injury, but the size of their secondary rotation was enough to disrupt the Bulls and snap a three-game winning streak. The Bulls still sit 10th overall in the Eastern Conference — a small but important step up in the standings.Here are four takeaways from the game.1. Offense is out of sync as 3-point shooting dips.After weeks of playing a high-tempo, high-assist style, the Bulls got stuck in a stymied offense against the Cavaliers. The ball moved more slowly as players such as Coby White struggled to find their shot from behind the arc.The Bulls went 8-for-35 (22.9%) from 3-point range. White went 0-for-8 in his first game without a 3-pointer since Nov. 17.“I hate to say it, but it’s just one of those games,” DeMar DeRozan said. “It felt like we had ...