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Rockies Journal: Nolan Jones is most valuable, Kris Bryant most disappointing

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:15:27 GMT

It’s not easy to dish out awards for the 2023 Rockies, given that they own the worst record in franchise history and lost 100 games for the first time. But I’ll give it my best shot.Most Valuable Rockie: Rookie outfielder Nolan Jones gets the nod over rookie shortstop Ezequiel Tovar and veteran catcher Elias Diaz. Yes, Tovar plays a more impactful defensive position, and Diaz caught more games than anyone in Rockies history and also was the MVP of the All-Star Game.But Jones’ breakout season — at the plate and in the outfield — is worthy of strong consideration for National League rookie-of-the-year honors. What’s more, he provided some of the most exciting defensive plays and longest homers of the season.Jone’s MVR statistics are compelling. Among major-league rookies with 400 plate appearances, Jones entered the final weekend of the season tied for first in average (.290) and ranked first in on-base percentage (.383), slugging (.535) and OPS (.918). J...

Former Anaheim City Councilmember found dead at Orange County home 

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:15:27 GMT

A former City councilmember in Anaheim has died, the city announced. According to a release from City of Anaheim, Jordan Brandman was found unresponsive at his home in Anaheim on Friday night by authorities conducting a welfare check. “It is with sorrow and sadness that we learned of the passing of former Council Member Jordan Brandman,” said Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken. “Any loss of life in our city is a tragedy, and my heart goes out to all who knew Jordan and who are now coping with the news of his passing.” Jordan Brandman as seen in an undated photo. (City of Anaheim)A cause of death has not yet been revealed. The Coroner Division of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is handling the investigation.  Burned body found along 5 Freeway in Los Angeles There were no signs of foul play at Brandman’s home, authorities said. Brandman serves on the Anaheim City Council from 2012 to 2016. He was elected again to the City Council in 2018 before resigning in Aug...

Powerball jackpot increases to whopping $960 million 

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:15:27 GMT

Powerball fever is gripping California once again as a winner on Saturday could claim a prize of nearly a billion dollars. $960 million is the second highest Powerball jackpot of the year and the game’s fourth highest prize overall. While no one was able to claim the grand prize in Wednesday night’s drawing, over a million people got cash, including four who matched all five white balls to win nearly $1 million – one of whom was a Golden State resident.  Winner of $1.6B Mega Millions jackpot comes forward Since the billion-dollar ticket was sold in Los Angeles in July, there have been 30 straight drawings without a jackpot winner. A winner on Saturday night could take home an estimated lump sum of over $441 million.  The odds are stacked against you though; the odds of winning the lottery are 1 in 292.2 million.  The drawing takes place at 7:59 p.m. Saturday evening. 

Fans jeer as Manchester United loses 1-0 to Crystal Palace

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:15:27 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After back-to-back wins, it’s back to the drawing board for Manchester United.Erik ten Hag’s struggling team suffered a fifth defeat in nine games as Joachim Andersen fired Crystal Palace to a 1-0 win at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday. Boos rang around the stadium after the final whistle as a solemn-faced Ten Hag made his way to the locker room in the Manchester rain. So much for the optimistic words from the Dutch coach in his pre-game program notes when he spoke of his team taking “another step forward” following the midweek win against Palace in the English League Cup. That victory came after United had also beaten Burnley in the league. But Andersen’s first-half strike, when lashing Eberechi Eze’s free kick past Andre Onana, put a halt to United’s recent revival and raised fresh questions about its prospects this season. Ten Hag is struggling to find consistency after leading the club back into the Champions League last seas...

Newcastle beats Burnley 2-0 to secure 3rd straight Premier League win

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:15:27 GMT

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Miguel Almiron and Alexander Isak scored as Newcastle secured its third straight Premier League win by beating Burnley 2-0 on Saturday. The win extended Newcastle’s unbeaten run to five games in all competitions as Eddie Howe’s team appears to have put its difficult start to the season behind it. Burnley, meanwhile, is still waiting for its first win in the Premier League after earning promotion back to the top flight last season. Almiron’s second goal in a week set Newcastle up for a third-successive win in the league — including an 8-0 rout at Sheffield United — after losing three of its first four games at the start of the campaign. His 14th-minute strike was followed by Isak’s penalty in the 76th at St. James’ Park. But for the efforts of Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford and some sub-standard finishing, the margin of Newcastle’s victory might have been even bigger. Trafford was beaten after Kieran Trippier dispossessed Aaron Ram...

Bayer Leverkusen delivers a lesson in efficiency with 3-0 win over Mainz in Bundesliga

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:15:27 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen delivered a lesson in efficiency by making the most of its chances in a 3-0 win at Mainz that provisionally lifted Xabi Alonso’s team back to the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday.An own-goal from Sepp van den Berg gave Leverkusen an 18th-minute lead. The Mainz defender was trying to cut out Jeremie Frimpong’s cross but only deflected the ball past his own goalkeeper.Alejandro Grimaldo made it 2-0 with a free kick in the 59th, six minutes before Jonas Hofmann sealed the win with what was just the visitors’ second effort on target. There had been another attempt off target before that.Leverkusen is one of three remaining unbeaten teams along with Bayern and Borussia Dortmund.Bayern was playing at Leipzig later Saturday.Also Saturday, Jan-Niklas Beste scored with a brilliant free kick just before the hour-mark for promoted Heidenheim to beat Union Berlin 1-0 and stretch the visitors’ losing streak to five games across all competitions.It was Heiden...

Havertz scores his first Arsenal goal in 4-0 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:15:27 GMT

BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Kai Havertz scored his first goal for Arsenal as his new club cruised to a 4-0 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday.As title rival Manchester City struggled in a 2-1 loss at Wolverhampton, Arsenal eased to victory with goals from Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Havertz and Ben White. The Germany forward had not scored since joining Arsenal from Chelsea this summer.Arsenal made just one change from the team that drew 2-2 with Tottenham last weekend as several players overcame injury doubts. Saka, William Saliba, and Declan Rice all retained their places despite unspecified knocks. Havertz came in for Fabio Vieira in Mikel Arteta’s only alteration.Saka put Arsenal ahead in the 17th minute, nodding into an empty goal after Gabriel Jesus’ header came back off the post.Arsenal was awarded a penalty late in the first half as Max Aarons felled Eddie Nketiah in the box. Odegaard sent Neto the wrong way to double the lead.Bournemouth continued to c...

Luton gets its first Premier League victory by beating Everton 2-1

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:15:27 GMT

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Luton earned its first Premier League win after scoring two first-half goals and hanging on for a 2-1 victory at Everton on Saturday.Tom Lockyer and Carlton Morris scored seven minutes apart at Goodison Park before Dominic Calvert-Lewin cut the lead in half shortly before the break.Beto missed two chances to equalize for Everton by sending headers over the crossbar — first in the 75th and again in the 86th.A week ago, Luton secured its first point in a 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton after having lost its first four games of the season — its first-ever in the Premier League.Luton last played in England’s top division in 1991-92 — the season before it was rebranded as the Premier League.The visitors outhustled Toffee defenders on both goals. Lockyer was first to a rebound off the crossbar to poke home in the 24th. Morris then got clear of a defender and volleyed in Alfie Doughty’s free kick in the 31st.Calvert-Lewin netted from close range in the 41st. He&...

4 teenage girls arrested in connection to Lincoln Road beating of Surf Style employees

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:15:27 GMT

Four of the five people arrested in connection to a brutal beating of two store employees on Lincoln Road following a brazen theft are teenage girls, police said.Disturbing cellphone video captured the group of teens beating a man who works at Surf Style along the 400 block of Lincoln Road, near Washington Avenue, Sept. 19.On Wednesday, Miami Beach Police officers took 17-year-old Alois Jansnelly Cathalina into custody at Miami Beach Senior High School in connection to the incident. She was charged with battery and theft.The next day, two other 17-year-olds were apprehended. They were identified as Emely Chaple and Bianca Cotilla.Police also arrested a woman who was identified as 26-year-old Racheida Murphy. She was also charged with battery.The suspects are accused of beating up two employees at Surf Style, a man and a woman. The female employee spoke with 7News through a translator.“All of us were very confused because they were all young girls,” she said. “We no...

Officials search for 88-year-old man missing from Allapattah area

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:15:27 GMT

Police are searching for an 88-year-old man reported missing from the Allapattah area. Louis Dilbert has gray hair, brown eyes, stands at 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 154 pounds. He was last seen wearing a camouflage baseball cap and a green shirt with khaki pants. Anyone who knows his whereabouts is urged to call (305) 579-6111 or (305) 603-6300.