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49ers’ Jed York comments for first time on insider-trading allegations

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:17:48 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Jed York, the San Francisco 49ers’ CEO, spoke before Saturday’s preseason game and downplayed insider-trading allegations that recently came to light.“It’s 18 months old. It’s a completely frivoulous lawsuit,” York said in a joint interview with this news organization and NBC Sports Bay Area.“I think they’re grasping at straw to bring this out publicly now.”Two lawsuits accuse York and others of financial improprieties regarding their work with Chegg Inc., a Santa Clara-based online education platform under fire for allegedly helping students cheat during the height of the pandemic. The lawsuits say York, specifically, made insider stock deals based on “nonpublic information,” demonstrating “his motive in facilitating and participating in the scheme.”“I’m proud of our work with Chegg, proud of my work on the board and with its scholarship program,” York added. “I have no doubt this will...

With Brandon Crawford ‘grinding’, SF Giants call up hot-hitting Casey Schmitt from Triple-A

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:17:48 GMT

ATLANTA — Stuck in a 1-for-28 slump, Brandon Crawford was out of the Giants lineup Saturday against the Braves, and manager Gabe Kapler said there’s a good chance he gives him another day off Sunday with left-hander Max Fried on the mound.In part, that’s why Casey Schmitt was rushing from the West Coast along with right-hander Sean Hjelle on Saturday.The pair each received early wake-up calls — 5:15 a.m. PT for Hjelle — but only Hjelle had made it to the ballpark with less than 2 hours until first pitch.Schmitt is likely to start at shortstop in the series finale Sunday with Crawford receiving a second straight day off, Kapler said. Hjelle gives them another arm with right-hander Ross Stripling (mid-back strain) placed on the 15-day injured list and Ryan Walker on the paternity list.While Crawford was short-spoken when asked about his recent struggles after striking out in all three of his at-bats in Friday’s loss (“I wish I knew the answer,” he said), ...

Legal scholars increasingly raise constitutional argument that Trump should be barred from presidency

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:17:48 GMT

Washington (CNN) — Prominent conservative legal scholars are increasingly raising a constitutional argument that 2024 Republican candidate Donald Trump should be barred from the presidency because of his actions to overturn the previous presidential election result.The latest salvo came Saturday in The Atlantic magazine, from liberal law professor Laurence Tribe and J. Michael Luttig, the former federal appellate judge and prominent conservative who’s become a strong critic of Trump’s actions after the election.Not all in the legal community agree – and what the scholars are proposing would need to be tested in court.Yet Luttig and Tribe’s writings capture a conversation about the Constitution and the 2021 insurrection that is likely to grow heading into the 2024 election season.They and others base their arguments on a reading of part of the 14th Amendment, a post-Civil War provision that excludes from future office anyone who, previously, as a sworn-in public official, “engaged in...

Grandson of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter says ‘we’re in the final chapter’ in health update

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:17:48 GMT

(CNN) — The grandson of former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter said “it’s clear we’re in the final chapter” in an interview with People published Saturday.Jimmy Carter, 98, entered hospice care in February. The former president beat brain cancer in 2015 but faced a series of health scares in 2019, and consequentially underwent surgery to remove pressure on his brain.Family and caregivers have been the only recent visitors to the Carters’ Georgia home, Josh Carter told People. But “there’s always somebody at the house” to keep the Carters company, he said.CNN reached out to The Carter Center for comment on Saturday but did not receive a response.“He’s still fully Jimmy Carter,” Josh Carter said of his grandfather. “I mean he’s almost 99 years old, but he fully understands (how many well wishes he’s received) and has felt the love.”Meanwhile, Josh Carter said his grandmother Rosalynn Carter, who has dementia, is cognizant of her diagnosis and even signed off on the...

SF to celebrate 100th birthday of Green Goddess Dressing

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:17:48 GMT

(KRON) -- You have likely seen Green Goddess Dressing on the shelves at your local grocery store. Did you know the original recipe was created right here in San Francisco at the Palace Hotel?This Wednesday, the hotel is celebrating the 100th birthday of the dressing with "Green Goddess Day." Watch KRON4's interview with Palace Hotel Executive Chef Thomas Rhodes in the video player above.

Adames, Santana each hit in two runs to lead Brewers over Rangers 6-1

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:17:48 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Willy Adames was 4 for 4 with two RBIs to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday.The NL Central-leading Brewers (67-57) have won the first two games of the series behind 29 combined hits.Carlos Santana homered for the second consecutive day and the fourth time in his past six games. His two-out homer in the first inning, his 18th, gave the Brewers a 1-0 lead.The Rangers (72-51) lost their third consecutive game for the first time since July 30. Texas batters struck out a season-high 18 times.After striking out five consecutive Rangers in the first two innings, Brewers starter Freddy Peralta threw 40 pitches during a hectic third in which he allowed a run on two singles and two walks. The bases were loaded when he got Adolis Garcia to foul out near first base to preserve a 2-1 lead.Adames led off the sixth with a homer to put Milwaukee’s lead to 3-1.That was it for Rangers starter Dane Dunning, who was at 99 pitches.Dunning ...

Drury has three hits, including a home run, as Angels hold on for 7-6 win over Rays

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:17:48 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Drury had three hits, including his 16th home run in the fifth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels held on for a 7-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday in the first game of a split doubleheader.The split doubleheader was scheduled Friday due to the threat of Hurricane Hilary making landfall in Southern California on Sunday.Randal Grichuk drove in two runs for the Angels, who won for just the fifth time in 17 August games. Grichuk also made a leaping catch at the wall in the second inning to rob Yandy Diaz of a home run.“I’ve been working on my first step and trying to get a good jump,” Grichuk said. “Anytime you contribute that’s good. I’ve stranded some guys recently, so it was good to cash those guys in offensively.”Josh Lowe had three hits and a homer, and René Pinto and Jonathan Aranda both went deep for the first time this season for the Rays.This was the type of game the Angels usually find themselves on the short end — plenty of ho...

Tua Tagovailoa rebounds after interception to help Dolphins beat Texans 28-3

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:17:48 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa threw an intercepted on his first play of the preseason Saturday for the Miami Dolphins against the Houston Texans.His second drive went much better.Playing in his first game since sustaining a concussion on Christmas Day, Tagovailoa led a 14-play, 93-yard drive — capped by a 2-yard scoring run by Raheem Mostert — to give the Dolphins an early lead in a 28-3 victory.Tagovailoa sat down after that, ending his day 5 of 7 for 61 yards for the Dolphins (1-1).Houston rookie C.J. Stroud was much sharper than he was in his NFL debut last week when he had a pass picked off on his first possession and finished with 13 yards passing on two drives. Playing the entire first half Saturday, the second overall pick was 7 of 12 for 60 yards and helped the Texans (1-1) to a field goal.JAGUARS 25, LIONS 7DETROIT (AP) — C.J. Beathard threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Parker Washington late in the first half and Jacksonville beat Detroit.Beathard filled in for Trevor Lawre...

Coco Gauff upsets No. 1 Iga Swiatek to reach the finals of the Western & Southern Open

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:17:48 GMT

MASON, Ohio (AP) — Coco Gauff had never won a set against Iga Swiatek in seven previous meetings. On Saturday, the 19-year old beat the No. 1-ranked player in the world, 7-6 (2), 3-6, 6-4, to advance to the final of the Western & Southern Open.Swiatek, winner of three of the last six Grand Slam titles, survived three match points before Gauff finally finished off the upset to the delight of a large crowd that loudly supported the American.“It feels really good,” Gauff said. “It shows that I can be at that level, or compete at that level at least. I’m sure I’m going to face her many more times. I still think that I’m not even to the peak of my game.”The seventh-seeded Gauff hadn’t won more than four games in a set against Swiatek since their first meeting in Rome in 2021 until winning the tiebreaker to take the opening set on Saturday.“Today I fought to the end,” Swiatek said. “Coco, she’s a great player. This one, she deserved it more. My tank of fu...

Una “situación anómala” impide a Rusia iniciar el aterrizaje de su nueva sonda en la Luna

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:17:48 GMT

Moscú.- La sonda rusa Luna-25, cuya misión es ser la primera nave espacial en alunizar en el Polo Sur del satélite terrestre, no ha logrado entrar en la órbita necesaria para aterrizar este lunes en la superficie lunar, según informó hoy la agencia espacial rusa, Roscosmos.“Durante la operación en la estación automática ocurrió una situación de emergencia que impidió realizar la maniobra según los parámetros previstos”, señala un comunicado de Roscomos en Telegram.Los problemas a bordo de la nave surgieron cuando a las 2:10 p.m. hora de Moscú los motores impulsaron a la Luna-25 hacia la órbita previa al alunizaje.“En estos momentos los especialistas del grupo de control analizan la situación”, añade la nota oficial. Incendio causa explosión en una gasolinera en Rusia, hay más de 30 muertos En video: así fue el primer vuelo al espacio para turistas de la nave de Virgin Galactic TRAS CINCO DÍAS DE TRAVESÍALa sonda, que partió el 11 ...