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PGA Tour’s ‘Block party’ moves to Colonial along with local favs Scheffler and Spieth

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:01:43 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Michael Block entered the gates at Colonial Country Club for the first time this week to the screams of “Block Party!” and that was on a day of practice rounds when most of the people around were players and tournament volunteers.Block’s surreal journey is still going after the once little-known club pro from California tied for 15th at the PGA Championship last weekend, and had a hole-in-one in the final round. “It’s just a dream. I’m just cruising. I’m actually kind of glad that at this point I haven’t come to the reality about what’s happening so I can actually play pretty good golf,” Block said. “I think if I sit down and think about it too much, I’m not sure I could swing the club on Thursday.”That is when Block will tee off for the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge in a 120-player field that includes local favorites Scott Scheffler, the No. 1 player in the world, and Jordan Spieth. Scheffler, who tied for second at the PGA Championship,...

Red Sox move starter Corey Kluber to bullpen with Whitlock’s return

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:01:43 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Red Sox are moving two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber to the bullpen after a rough start to his first season in Boston.Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced the move in a radio interview Wednesday. Boston had to clear a rotation spot with the return of Garrett Whitlock, who is scheduled to start Saturday.The 37-year-old Kluber is 2-6 with a 6.26 ERA in his first nine starts for the Red Sox, who signed him to a $10 million, one-year contract in the offseason. Although he was Boston’s opening day starter, Kluber has pitched six full innings just once this season while issuing 18 walks in 41 2/3 innings.Kluber has been a starter for nearly all of his 13-year major league career. His only relief appearance since 2013 was for Tampa Bay last October, when he gave up a 15th-inning homer to Cleveland rookie Oscar Gonzalez to end the longest scoreless postseason game in major league history as the Guardians eliminated the Rays in the Wild Card Serie...

Problemas técnicos en Twitter eclipsan el anuncio de campaña presidencial de DeSantis

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:01:43 GMT

Nueva York (CNN) — La transmisión en vivo del evento de Twitter con Ron DeSantis colapsó y se retrasó este miércoles mientras cientos de miles de usuarios se conectaban para escuchar al gobernador de Florida anunciar su candidatura a la Casa Blanca.El sonido del evento transmitido en vivo — que se celebró en Twitter Spaces y fue presentado por el propietario de la plataforma Elon Musk y el empresario tecnológico David Sacks — se interrumpió en los primeros minutos después de comenzar.“Hay tanta gente aquí que los servidores se nos están fundiendo”, dijo Sacks en un momento dado.Más de 500.000 usuarios de Twitter se unieron al evento, que finalmente terminó y se reinició, lo cual retrasó el anuncio de DeSantis casi media hora.El gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, publica en Twitter que se postulará para la presidencia de Estados UnidosTwitter se ha enfrentado a diversas interrupciones y problemas técnicos desde que Musk se hizo cargo de la plataforma a finales del...

BSO searching for 35-year-old man reported missing from Deerfield Beach

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:01:43 GMT

Authorities seek the public’s help in their search for a 35-year-old man who was reported missing from Deerfield Beach.According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Patrick Leo was last seen leaving Broward Health North, located at 201 E Sample Road, at around 11:25 a.m., Wednesday. Leo was last seen in a blue Toyota Corolla wearing a black shirt and black pants. He stands 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs around 145 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes.Leo’s family told detectives he experiences mental illness and has a brain injury.Officials urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact BSO Detective Leonard Charla at 954-321-4274 or the BSO non-emergency number 954-764- HELP (4357).

Manhole explosion in the South End knocks out power, draws emergency response

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:01:43 GMT

A manhole explosion sent smoke into the air and knocked out power in an area within the South End Wednesday, drawing an emergency response. The incident happened on Harrison Avenue. Eversource officials said customers started reporting their lights were dimming and flickering just before 5 p.m. The power was knocked out completely around 5:45 p.m. The owner of Convenience Plus, a store in the area, captured video with his cell phone of the scene that ultimately left his store and many others in the dark. “This place is always open,” said area resident Tom Downard near one local business. “It’s even open on Sunday, so I figured something was going on.”Crews raced to fix the problem, which Eversource identified as an underground cable failure. The lights remained on at Boston Medical Center, where a spokesperson told 7NEWS the hospital was at “normal operations.” Elsewhere, with their lights still out, individuals working in some surrounding businesses were le...

Woman describes attack by unknown man inside Manchester, NH home

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:01:43 GMT

An alarming attack unfolded inside a Manchester, New Hampshire home earlier this week when police said a stranger lunged at a woman with a knife. The woman is okay. She recently described the frightening moments, though, where she said she came face to face with the unknown man. “When I was coming back in from checking the backyard, I heard a ruckus in the basement, so I opened the door and the first thing I see was a guy screaming, ‘I’m Josh, I live here! It’s ok!” said Annelys Rodriguez.The incident happened on on Wilson Street on Tuesday afternoon. Rodriguez, 22, sprung into action, slamming the basement door on the man, who police identified as 50-year-old Joshua Converse. Rodriguez said she thought she had the man trapped. Then, she said he burst through the door holding a weapon. Rodriguez said she was able to flee through a second door. “When he got to the middle of the hallway, he did pull out a knife on me and that’s when I screamed for help,” ...

Solve It 7: Shopping Shocker

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:01:43 GMT

A South Shore woman says she ordered groceries and ended up with a shocking shopping bill. When she had trouble getting her money back, she contacted Solve It 7. Brandon Gunnoe has the story.Melissa was gearing up for a movie marathon.  “My daughter had her friend over,” Melissa said.And they planned the perfect munchie menu.“Popcorn. Brownies. Milk. You know, just the whole movie night junk food stuff,” Melissa said.She ordered the snacks through a grocery delivery app.“I received a notification that the groceries were delivered with a picture of my front porch with no groceries,” Melissa said.Melissa checked her porch.“I looked around. I said, ‘Where’s my groceries?’ Kind of stormed in the house, and I said to my husband, ‘There’s nothing out there,'” Melissa said.So she called the delivery company.“They said they would kind of track into the driver’s GPS. Try to get ...

Former Chicago Cubs prospect sought by police in Dominican Republic in connection with a shooting death

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:01:43 GMT

Dominican Republic national police are searching for a former Chicago Cubs minor-leaguer in connection with a homicide.The Cubs signed outfielder Josefrailin Alcántara as an international amateur free agent in January 2022 for a reported $500,000. Alcántara, 18, is now wanted in a shooting death in his native Dominican Republic, according to reports from the country.The Cubs said they have released Alcántara.“We were made aware of a death investigation involving one of our recently released minor-league players,” senior vice president of communications Julian Green said in a statement to the Tribune. “We cannot provide further comment until we have additional details.”Local police have been searching for Alcántara after he allegedly killed his friend, Darwin Diaz Valerio, on May 19 because of a $150,000 debt the man owed to Alcántara, according to Dominican newspaper Diario Libre. Police allege the two men were in a car together when ...

Patriots lose two OTA practices after violating league rules, per report

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:01:43 GMT

The Patriots have been docked two days of Organized Team Activities due to a violation of league rules, according to an ESPN report Wednesday.It is unclear what offseason rules the team broke.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots announce new jersey numbers for JuJu-Smith Schuster, Mike Gesicki and other vets New England Patriots | Former Patriots captain Devin McCourty lands primetime NFL analyst job New England Patriots | Patriots-Steelers regular-season game could change after new NFL rule New England Patriots | Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87 New England Patriots | Patriots sign UDFA DL Justus Tavai to fill vacant roster spot Earlier Wednesday, the Patriots announced they were cancelling practices scheduled for Thursday and Tuesday, May 30. They will next return to the field for an OTA practice on Wednesday, May 31. OTA practices are non-padded, voluntary for p...

Needham sweeps Newton North for 65th straight win

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:01:43 GMT

NEEDHAM – The title-hopeful Newton North boys volleyball team can usually shake off a sluggish start to make a strong bid for a win, on the road, against most programs.Two-time defending Div. 1 state champion Needham isn’t most programs.Using a combination of high-level serving and blocking, as well as another standout performance from Ethan McCarron, the unbeaten Rockets (20-0) took full advantage of an atypical start from the Tigers to end their Bay State Conference schedule with a 3-0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-23) sweep Wednesday night.Newton North eventually climbed out of the hole it dug by the third set, but Needham is as hard to rally against as they come. McCarron finished with 14 kills, Luke Lorence added nine kills, and the Rockets secured their 65th straight win.“We’ve been working on (maintaining early leads),” said Needham head coach Dave Powell. “I was glad with the way we came out. We were on the attack, serving tough and blocking well. … Ethan was (also) really effecti...