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Noda and Bleday homer in 2nd, A’s beat Red Sox 3-0 to end 8-game skid

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:25 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Noda and JJ Bleday homered in the second inning and the Oakland Athletics ended an eight-game losing streak with a 3-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.The Athletics were much sharper a day after striking out a season-high 18 times while being held to one hit or fewer for the third time this season in a 7-0 loss to the Red Sox.Noda, who was 14-for-86 (.163) over his previous 25 games, homered off Boston starter Joe Jacques (1-1) leading off the second. After Aledmys Díaz reached on an infield single and advanced to second on a throwing error by shortstop Yu Chang, Bleday hit his sixth homer and first off a left-hander this season.“He just continues to go out and grind,” A’s manager Mark Kotsay said. “It’s not easy for any young player, especially a Rule 5-type player, to go in and have impact but Ryan’s done a nice job with just continuing to put his head down, continuing to work on his approach, continuing to try to get on base for us.”Lu...

SWAT standoff ends peacefully in Norwood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:25 GMT

A SWAT standoff with a barricaded subject came to a peaceful resolution in Norwood on Tuesday night after a large police presence gathered.Police say a person barricaded themselves in an apartment building on Northwest Drive for several hours.SWAT officers, K9 units, and state police responded to the scene.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Large police presence gathers amid investigation outside Everett restaurant

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:25 GMT

A large police presence gathered outside of a restaurant in Everett late Tuesday night after an incident prompted a police investigation.The area around Oliveira’s Steak Bar & Grill could be seen taped off with crime scene tape.A nearby resident told 7NEWS he heard what sounded like a gunshot prior to the police response.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Everett, St. Mary’s football teams to meet on Thanksgiving Eve

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:25 GMT

Here is the official press release on the newly scheduled Everett-St. Mary’s football game courtesy of Paul HalloranThe St. Mary’s football team was looking for a Thanksgiving opponent after Austin Prep moved to the NEPSAC (New England Preparatory School Athletic Council) and is no longer able to schedule the Spartans. Everett did not play on Thanksgiving last year and was also in search of a holiday opponent.Problem solved.St. Mary’s will travel to Everett on Nov. 22 for a Thanksgiving Eve game vs. the Crimson Tide at Everett Memorial Stadium.“We both needed a game and this made sense for a one-year deal,” said St. Mary’s Athletic Director Jeff Newhall. “Everett has one of the best high school football traditions in the state, so this will be a great environment for our players and coaches.”The Spartans, who beat Austin Prep the day before Thanksgiving at Fenway Park last year, are coming off an MIAA Div. 6 state championship last fall, while Everett lost to Central Catholic ...

Patriots training camp countdown No. 7: Can Mac Jones return to form?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:25 GMT

Welcome to 7 Patriots training camp questions!Each day leading up to the start of camp, the Herald will explore one of the biggest questions facing the Pats this summer. Several pertain to the offense, which welcomed back Bill O’Brien this offseason and added JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mike Gesicki. Other questions cover the defense and special teams, units that might rely heavily on rookies and must overcome the loss of longtime captain Devin McCourty.Once the Patriots hit the practice field, here’s what they must learn before the season kicks off versus Philadelphia on Sept. 10.No. 7: Can Mac Jones return to form?The understated, unspectacular truth about quarterback play in the NFL is young passers are often made or broken by their environment.No quarterback can thrive without a stable offensive line or a capable cast of receivers or a competent play-caller. Just ask Mac Jones.As a rookie, Jones was drafted into a strong infrastructure and well-rounded roster. He beat ou...

OBF: Bill Belichick’s future in the hands of Mac Jones

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:25 GMT

Cockroaches.Twinkies.Tom Brady.Those three items will be here long after the apocalypse, no matter what Robert Oppenheimer throws at us.It took about three sentences to reach Brady on the DeAndre Hopkins storyline depth chart after the Patriots came up losers in the two-team sweepstakes. The Patriots were outbid, or outclassed, or outhustled, and/or flat out-Patrioted by Tennessee.Remember the Titans? How can we forget?Long gone are the days when Bill Belichick would grunt, or Brady would wink, and players would manifest themselves at the Hertz counter at Logan Airport, ready to play for the Patriots at minimum wage. So many came to New England for whatever terms they could get.Those six Super Bowl rings were bought at an NFL pawn shop and partly financed by Brady’s willingness to adjust his deal to get the next big name.Most of us realize it’s been 1,627 days since the Patriots won a playoff game, and nearly 28 months since Brady jumped ship to Tampa Bay.Guess who isn’t counting?Pa...

Judge signals December may be too soon for Trump’s classified documents case but doesn’t set a date

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:25 GMT

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge signaled Tuesday that December may be too soon to begin former President Donald Trump’s landmark criminal trial concerning the mishandling of classified documents, but did not say whether she would agree to Trump’s request to put the trial off until after the 2024 election.Judge Aileen Cannon said she would issue a written order “promptly” after the nearly two-hour hearing in federal court in Fort Pierce, Florida, where Trump’s lawyers pressed for an indefinite delay of a trial date. The sparring over setting a trial date, a routine matter in criminal cases, underscores the unprecedented nature of prosecuting a former president who is also running to reclaim the White House in 2024. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and slammed the prosecution as an attempt to hurt his campaign. Trump’s lawyers say the Republican can’t get a fair trial ahead of the election and insist they need more time to review evidence and prepare for what...

Thai Parliament prevents leader of party that won election from being renominated for prime minister

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:25 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Parliament voted Wednesday against allowing the leader of the progressive party that finished first in May’s general election a second chance to be confirmed as prime minister.Pita Limjaroenrat had assembled a coalition of parties holding a majority of the seats in the House of Representatives. But his nomination for prime minister was defeated in a joint vote of the House and Senate last week, with conservative military-appointed senators mostly refusing their support over ideological differences.The joint session debated Wednesday whether Pita could be nominated for a second time, and House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha then put the question to a joint vote. A motion to prevent him from running again was passed by a vote of 395 to 312, with eight abstentions. The meeting of Parliament was then adjourned.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday agreed to suspend Move Forwa...

Advance voting starts in Toronto, Ottawa area provincial byelections

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:25 GMT

Advance voting is set to begin Wednesday in provincial byelections in Toronto and Ottawa.Eligible voters in two ridings, Scarborough-Guildwood and Kanata-Carleton, can cast a ballot at advance voting locations from Wednesday to Friday.Elections Ontario says applications to vote by mail are due by Friday at 6 p.m., with election day on July 27.Advance voting locations for Scarborough-Guldwood are open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from July 19-21Canadian Druze Society – 898 Markham RoadSir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute – 145 Guildwood ParkwayTam Heather Curling & Tennis Club – 730 Military Trail More voting information can be found here.The east Toronto riding of Scarborough-Guildwood has been vacant since Mitzie Hunter, who held one of the few Liberal seats, resigned last month to unsuccessfully run in Toronto’s mayoral byelection.The Ottawa-area riding of Kanata-Carleton was vacated in March when Merrilee Fullerton abruptly resigned both her post as mini...

Edmunds compares: Kia Telluride and Mazda CX-90

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:01:25 GMT

The Kia Telluride was an instant home run for the brand when it debuted in 2019 and it has sat atop Edmunds’ list of best midsize three-row SUVs ever since. Last year, it further benefited from a few cosmetic and technology updates. But also vying for your attention is the all-new 2024 Mazda CX-90. Replacing Mazda’s CX-9 model as its largest SUV, the CX-90 boasts sleek looks, engaging performance and a premium-feeling cabin. Does the CX-90 have what it takes to dethrone the 2024 Telluride? Edmunds experts compared them to find out.COMFORT AND INTERIORMazda has had luxury aspirations for some time now, and that effort is renewed inside the CX-90. The CX-90’s interior feels well built and plush, and it features numerous physical buttons for major functions, each clearly labeled and easy to reach at a glance. The driver and passenger seats are great for long drives too. The CX-90 can seat up to eight passengers, though passenger space in the second and third rows is less than in the Te...