CCS softball playoffs: Saturday’s first-round results, quarterfinal matchups

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

CCS softball playoffs: Saturday’s first-round results, quarterfinal matchups Open Division Saturday’s first roundNo. 3 Hollister 7, No. 6 Capuchino 1No. 2 Archbishop Mitty 3, No. 7 Sequoia 2No. 5 Willow Glen 10, No. 4 Milpitas 1No. 1 St. Francis 14, No. 8 San Lorenzo Valley 0Open Division semifinalsNo. 3 Hollister (25-3) at No. 2 Archbishop Mitty (21-3), TBA p.m.No. 5 Willow Glen (20-6) at No. 1 St. Francis (25-2), TBA p.m.Division ISaturday’s first roundNo. 6 Hillsdale 4, No. 3 Westmont 2No. 2 Sobrato 13, No. 7 Wilcox 12No. 5 Carlmont 14, No. 4 Stevenson 2No. 1 Notre Dame Salinas 1, No. 8 Branham 0Division I Semifinals: No. 6 Hillsdale (16-6) at No. 2 Sobrato (19-3), p.m.No. 5 Carlmont (16-8) at No. 1 Notre Dame Salinas (18-7),  p.mDivision IISaturday’s first roundNo. 6 Los Altos 6, No. 3 Los Gatos 3No. 7 Gilroy (11-12) at No. 2 Salinas (14-11), 12 p.m.No. 5 Leigh 10, No. 4 Fremont-Sunnyvale 0No. 1 Monterey 11, No. 8 Valley Christian 0Division II semifinalsNo. 6 Los Altos (15-9) vs. No. 7 Gilroy (11-12) or No. 2 Salinas (14-11), TBANo. 5 Leigh (19-8) at No....

Free dental care provided to those in need in San Jose

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

Free dental care provided to those in need in San Jose (KRON) -- A free dental pop-up event is taking place this weekend in Santa Clara County. Sheriff's wife arrested after Tesla crashes into home, DUI suspected The San Jose convention center was turned into a 100-chair clinic to provide free dental care to low income residents. The event was put on by the Santa Clara County Dental Foundation, and it is completely run by volunteer dentists and community members.The organization says they need to raise $400,000 to cover the costs of materials and equipment for the event.  If you'd like to donate, please visit the Silicon Valley Healthy Smiles website.The free pop-up will be open again Sunday morning at 6 a.m.

Finally paired at a major, Koepka and DeChambeau play nice and play well at PGA

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

Finally paired at a major, Koepka and DeChambeau play nice and play well at PGA PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau insist they ended their beef long ago.They’ve hugged it out. They’ve made their money. They’ve moved on. They’re at different points in their careers now. Different parts of their lives.As if to prove it once and for all, Koepka and DeChambeau spent five soggy hours at Oak Hill on Saturday quietly and professionally going about their business, largely ignoring catcalls from a gallery half-heartedly attempting to re-ignite the duo’s petty if entertaining feud in which the vast majority of shots weren’t traded on the course but over social media.At the first tee, there were boos that felt more of the “New York being New York” variety than personal when two of the highest-profile players to bolt the PGA Tour for fledgling Saudi-backed LIV Golf were introduced.After nearly every shot there were shouts of “Brooksy,” a chant designed to unsettle DeChambeau that became so ubiquitous in 2021 that ...

New York Yankees cut Aaron Hicks, owe struggling outfielder $27.6M

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

New York Yankees cut Aaron Hicks, owe struggling outfielder $27.6M CINCINNATI (AP) — The New York Yankees cut Aaron Hicks before Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds and owe the struggling outfielder about $27.6 million from more than 2 1/2 seasons remaining in a $70 million, seven-year contract.Hicks was designated for assignment to make room for outfielder Greg Allen, acquired in a trade with Boston on Friday. The 33-year-old Hicks was batting .188 with a homer and five RBIs in 28 games this season. He agreed to a $70 million, seven-year contract with New York in February 2019 but injured his right elbow that Aug. 3, missed the rest of the regular season and for five postseason games, homering in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series against Houston’s Justin Verlander. Hicks had Tommy John surgery with Los Angeles Dodgers head team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache that Oct. 30. He returned the following July for the pandemic-shortened season but was never the same player. Hicks hit .212 with 19 homers and 80 RBIs in 244 games after...

Koepka a tough customer on a tough day to lead PGA Championship

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

Koepka a tough customer on a tough day to lead PGA Championship PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Brooks Koepka has his health back, along with his swagger. Now he gets another chance to restore his reputation as golf’s toughest customer in the toughest championships.Oak Hill was every bit of that on a rainy Saturday in the PGA Championship, and Koepka was up to the task. With three big birdies over the last seven holes, Koepka had a 4-under 66 — the low round at Oak Hill for the second straight day — to build a one-shot lead over Viktor Hovland and Corey Conners.“I like it when it’s difficult. Today was super difficult,” Koepka said. And then with the slightest grin he added, “I’ll take 4 under.”Now he has to finish it off, just like he did with such great poise when he won back-to-back in the U.S. Open (2017-18) and then back-to-back in the PGA Championship (2018-19), earning the rank of “Major Brooks.”This is his second straight 54-hole lead in a major. He was two ahead at the Masters until playing it safe in the final round and closin...

1 dog receiving emergency care, 2 others killed in DC apartment fire

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

1 dog receiving emergency care, 2 others killed in DC apartment fire DC Fire and EMS officials said one dog is at an emergency center receiving treatment after two other dogs were killed in a Northwest apartment fire on Saturday.First responders began fighting the blaze after 6 p.m. in the 4500 block of McArthur Boulevard.Flames in a third-floor apartment were controlled, but not before two dogs were killed. Officials reported no human injuries.The owner of all three dogs reportedly got home shortly after the fire started and removed each dog. Cinder, the only surviving dog rescued from the building, was transported by volunteer first responders with DC’s Friendship Fire Association.The Veterinary Emergency Group facility between Foggy Bottom and Dupont Circle is treating Cinder.Update Box Alarm 4500 block McArthur Blvd NW. Fire in 3rd floor apartment under control. Sadly 2 of the dogs we removed are deceased. 3rd has been transported to a vet for emergency treatment. No human injuries reported. Air unit & investigators requested. #DCsBrave...

Cameron hands Taylor first pro loss and spoils Irish homecoming

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

Cameron hands Taylor first pro loss and spoils Irish homecoming DUBLIN (AP) — Katie Taylor got her homecoming. Chantelle Cameron got the win.The Irish champion has helped elevate women’s boxing to new heights but couldn’t solve Cameron in a showdown of undisputed and undefeated champions on Saturday.By a majority decision, Taylor suffered the first loss of her professional career.Taylor, whose lightweight belts weren’t on the line, fell to a 22-1 win-loss record after the judges scored the Dublin fight 96-94, 96-94 and 95-95 in front of a stunned capacity crowd at 3Arena.“It’s not how I wanted my homecoming to go,” Taylor said in the ring. “It was a tough battle, a grueling 10 rounds like I expected it to be. I just came up short tonight.”The 2012 Olympic gold medalist had never fought professionally in Ireland. It was Taylor’s first defeat at any level since being eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016.Cameron, who was inspired by Taylor to turn pro, remained the undisputed super-lightweight champi...

NASCAR Cup Series Heat Race 2 Results

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

NASCAR Cup Series Heat Race 2 Results SaturdayAt North Wilkesboro SpeedwayNorth Wilkesboro, N.C.Lap length: 0.62 miles(Start position in parentheses)1. (1) Chris Buescher, Ford, 60 laps, 0 points.2. (2) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 60, 0.3. (3) William Byron, Chevrolet, 60, 0.4. (8) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 60, 0.5. (7) Bubba Wallace, Toyota, 60, 0.6. (6) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, 60, 0.7. (9) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet, 60, 0.8. (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 60, 0.9. (4) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 60, 0.10. (10) Tyler Reddick, Toyota, 60, 0.___Race Statistics were not immediately available.___NASCAR Driver Rating FormulaA maximum of 150 points can be attained in a race.The formula combines the following categories: Wins, Finishes, Top-15 Finishes, Average Running Position While on Lead Lap, Average Speed Under Green, Fastest Lap, Led Most Laps, Lead-Lap Finish.Source

Fairfax Co. officers searching for suspect in daytime burglary, attempted sexual assault

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

Fairfax Co. officers searching for suspect in daytime burglary, attempted sexual assault Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department’s Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a daytime burglary and attempted sexual assault after a man entered a woman’s home in Chantilly, Virginia.Just after 12 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to the 14500 block of Iberia Circle after a woman said a stranger entered her residence through an unlocked door and attempted to sexually assault her, according to a release.The victim was able to escape her house and contact the police. She was taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.The suspect left on foot before police arrived to the scene. Police have shared a composite sketch of the man, described as 5-foot-6, wearing a long sleeve black shirt, dark pants and a light blue hospital-style mask.A composite sketch of a suspect wanted for burglary and attempted sexual assault in Chantilly, Virginia, on May 18, 2023. (Courtesy Fairfax County Police Department)Anyone with information regarding this incident is aske...

Suarez, Buescher earn front row starts for NASCAR All-Star race after heat wins

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:30:11 GMT

Suarez, Buescher earn front row starts for NASCAR All-Star race after heat wins NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — Daniel Suarez and Chris Buescher will start on the front row for Sunday night’s All-Star race at North Wilkesboro Speedway after winning their respective 60-lap heats.Suarez beat out Joey Logano in the first heat at the .625-mile renovated track on a night in which NASCAR experimented with its wet weather tire package for the first time on the Cup Series cars following a light, but steady rain. Buescher won the second heat after leading all 60 laps as drivers started on slick tires before NASCAR had them switch to the wet weather tires for the second half of the race after some drizzle.Joey Logano and Austin Dillon will start on the second row, while Chase Briscoe and William Byron will be on the third row.The 21 drivers who qualified for the 200-lap All-Star race by virtue of their past accomplishments were divided into two heats as part of a unique format for this year’s race. They will be joined Sunday night by the top two finishers from the Al...