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Carlos Rodón takes step forward as Yankees split Subway Series with Mets

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:49 GMT

Yankees fans weren’t thrilled when Carlos Rodón blew a kiss in frustration at hecklers his last time out, but few had any issue with the southpaw shouting a few swears on Wednesday night.Rodón, coming off the worst start of his young Yankees career, showed emotion once again on Wednesday night. This time, however, the situation garnered more approval for the pitcher’s competitive nature, as Rodón dropped a few cuss words after striking out the Mets’ Pete Alonso on three straight sliders to end the fifth inning with runners on first and second.The Alonso at-bat was the highlight of the night for Rodón, who had to battle despite holding the Mets to one run over 5.2 innings in a 3-1 Yankees win. Rodón, pitching in front of Yankees fans for the first time since his criticized kiss, totaled four hits, three walks and four strikeouts over 93 pitches.He also hit Jeff McNeil square in the back with a 95-mph fastball in the fourth inning. McNeil exp...

With trade rumors swirling, Justin Verlander remains committed to Mets: ‘I’m focused on being a Met’

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:49 GMT

All options are on the table for the Mets right now when it comes to how to proceed with the rest of the 2023 season. One of those options includes trading right-handed aces, Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer.That would be a nuclear option for the Mets. The front office has not expressed interest in exercising this option, but given the state of the underachieving club, it’s a possibility that has to be considered.However, it appears to be one that Verlander himself had not considered until the subject was broached during the Subway Series at Yankees Stadium this week. Verlander is “not really” aware of the Aug. 1 deadline at the moment.“I’m just trying to focus on what’s ahead of me,” Verlander said. “I would hope that if there is any chance of [being traded] that [general manager Billy Eppler] would come and talk to me. That hasn’t happened, so I’m focused on being a Met.”Verlander’s contract runs through 2024...

US ties Netherlands in FIFA Women's World Cup

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:49 GMT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Lindsey Horan, angry over being knocked down minutes earlier by Danielle Van de Donk, scored a revenge goal minutes later in the second half Thursday to help the United States squeeze out a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands at the Women's World Cup.The Dutch struck first with a goal from Jill Roord in the first-half to surprise the Americans, who remained unbeaten in 19 consecutive matches with Horan's second-half score.Horan’s goal on a header off a corner kick in the 62nd minute followed several minutes of jawing between the two teams: Horan was angry after she was knocked off her feet and even cursed in the direction of Van de Donk — her teammate for club team Lyon.The Americans tried to calm Horan, who responded with her 29th international goal, fourth in the World Cup, and second consecutive in this tournament.Before the ball even crossed the goal line, Horan’s expression showed she knew she was on target.With the draw, neither team sec...

San Diego gelato spot voted among best indie ice cream shops in US

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:49 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- An's Dry Cleaning is being recognized as one of the top 10 best indie ice cream shops across the U.S.The North Park ice cream shop, located at 3017 Adams Avenue, ranks No. 2 on the list compiled by USA TODAY's 10Best travel website.Some gelato flavors on the menu include fig and spicy candied pecans, matcha and white chocolate, raspberry, mango and mint, blue chamomile, blackberry jam, among others.Built in 1934, An's Dry Cleaning pays homage to the building's history. This San Diego metro area city has the most affordable housing market: report "We immediately fell in love with the location, the community, and the people. But changing the name of an old establishment, in an even older building, didn’t feel right. So, we decided to keep it. Yes, An’s Dry Cleaning is a nod to the previous establishment, but also a reminder that some things are better left unchanged," the company said on its Facebook.The ice cream shop says it prides itself making gelato from scratch an...

How to get a free car wash Thursday in San Diego

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:49 GMT

SAN DIEGO — If you have been putting off getting your car washed, Thursday might be a good day to get it done.Soapy Joe's Car Wash will be giving free car washes to every car that comes to their new Convoy Street location in Kearny Mesa.The Convoy Street car wash, Soapy Joe's 20th location to open, will be giving out a free Magic Joe Wash to every customer, a $20 value.Sticking with the 20 theme, every 20th car to go through the wash Thursday will also receive a free annual Magic Joe membership, a $385 value. These 10 gas stations have the cheapest fuel prices in San Diego County: GasBuddy The Magic Joe membership includes unlimited washes, free vacuuming and other premium perks, Soapy Joe's said.You can find a full list of Soapy Joe's locations in San Diego County here.The free car wash event will be held from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Soapy Joe's located at 3803 Convoy Street.A grand opening ceremony will also be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the new location. City Councilmember K...

Texas basketball signs Devon Pryor, No. 21-ranked recruit in the state

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team and recruit Devon Pryor made it official on Wednesday.Pryor, a 3-star small forward recruit from Houston, reclassified to the Class of 2023 and will skip his senior year of high school to join the Longhorns. Prior played his junior year of high school for PSAT-XEA Academy in Houston and is the No. 21 recruit in Texas according to 247Sports. He originally committed to play for Louisiana State, but backed out of that commitment and eventually landed with Texas. How Rodney Terry built his first roster as Texas Longhorns head men’s basketball coach Pryor is 6-foot-7 and 180 pounds, and head coach Rodney Terry said coming to Austin a year early will allow Pryor to work on his body and build some muscle. Over the summer, he played for One Time Legends, a team coached by seven-time NBA all-star Tracy McGrady, in the Adidas 3 Stripes Select Basketball circuit.Pryor joins a handful of transfers and returning players for the Longhorn...

Lincoln County mother pleads for answers 32 years after son’s disappearance 

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:49 GMT

TROY, Mo. - This week marks the 32-year anniversary of the disappearance of 11-year-old Arlin Henderson. Investigators with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office continue to search for answers.“He had a whole life ahead of him, and he had so much potential,” said Deborah Henderson, Arlin’s mother. “He wanted to be the President of the United States."She joined several other family members on Wednesday to make a plea for anyone with information on the case to come forward.“There’s not a day goes by that I don’t think of my son,” Deborah said.She said if anyone with information about what happened to her son has a heart, they’ll reach out to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office to help unlock the decades-long mystery that’s left her with daily pain. Ellisville man accused of firing at car on I-64 “I still need closure,” Deborah said.Arlin was last seen riding his bicycle in July 1991. Several years later, his bicycle was discovered. However, his disappearance has remained a mystery.“I ...

Residents at north St. Louis County apartment had no AC for more than a year

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:49 GMT

HAZELWOOD, Mo. - “It’s a bit ridiculous. Every single person I’ve talked to about this they honestly are shocked. I’ve never even heard of it, having no AC for over a year," said Vanessa Downen, a Hazelwood resident.Downen moved into the Hazelwood Forest Apartment last summer. She quickly learned that her air conditioner didn’t work.“They determined it’s broken. We need to replace the entire unit. And then after that, I got very little information, very little action," she said. "Almost nothing done at all for the next year.”Downen claims that a new management company took over the complex a few months ago, complicating her efforts to get her air conditioning repaired.“With that, all of the information pertaining to the maintenance orders that I put in, pertaining to the complaints that I put in, all of that information is gone," Downen said. "Disappeared out of their system. So they didn’t know who I was. They didn’t know I didn’t have a working AC.”And she said she’s not the only ...

Pastor helping Ferguson-Florissant students fly high with once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Five students from the Ferguson-Florissant School District are getting ready for the next stages of their career thanks to the Red Tail Cadet Program, created by a local pastor.It’s a short time on the runway before these high school senior cadets are anywhere from 3,500 to 5,000 feet in the sky, but it’s not the only heights they’re reaching for.For high school senior Elizabeth Flick, the chance to join this flight crew has shown her the importance of what she’s capable of, and how she can now influence others in her direction.“What I’m doing now is gonna reach everyone,” she said. “I’m super excited to see how that can inspire young children and young girls.”Selected among a small group of students, the rigorous and exclusive selection into the program, is something Flick’s using to help her expand a dream she’s had for quite some time.“I'm gonna push forward towards the Air Force Academy. Take another step towards becoming an astronaut,” Flick said.The oth...

U City residents held meeting to discuss what has been done since historic flooding

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:49 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - Wednesday marked one year since historic flooding devastated hundreds of homes in University City."Our neighbor's car was up on our front lawn. It's the only car I've ever seen that had a base in front that was not caused by a wreck on the highway but was caused by the river with all of its power pulling the car into a tree," said Don Fitz.Fitz is the organizer of the resident-led meeting with local, state, and federal officials. The meeting focused on what has been accomplished since the flooding and what will be done in the future. Ellisville man accused of firing at car on I-64 "The main accomplishment has been the red alert system, where people warned if there is a flood coming," Fitz said. "We've actually heard it in our neighborhood, and people are much more aware of the constriction of River des Peres, which adds a lot to the problem."The clog in the tunnel in the River Des Peres was another issue that residents brought up at the meeting."We definitel...