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Holtorf’s three hits lead Washington past Utah in Women’s College World Series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:30:57 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Rylee Holtorf had three hits, including a two-run homer, to help No. 7 seed Washington defeat No. 15 Utah 4-1 on Friday in the Women’s College World Series opener for both teams.Holtorf, who entered with a .263 batting average, went 3 for 3 with three RBIs in a game that had been moved from Thursday night because of weather.Washington’s Lindsay Lopez won in relief of starter Ruby Meylan, allowing one hit in 3 2/3 shutout innings. Meylan gave up just one run and two hits in 3 1/3 innings. Mariah Lopez went the distance for Utah. Kendall Lundberg’s RBI double produced the Utes’ only run.Washington (44-13) advanced to play Florida State (56-9) on Saturday, with the winner of that game moving to the semifinals of the double-elimination bracket. Utah (42-15) was to play in an elimination game Friday night against Oklahoma State (46-15).Holtorf hit her fifth homer of the season, a two-run drive in the second, to give the Huskies the 2-1 lead. H...

Oregon rallies to defeat Xavier 5-4 at Nashville Regional

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:30:57 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Colby Shade and Drew Cowley hit back-to-back RBI doubles in the seventh inning to lift No. 2 seed Oregon to a 5-4 victory over No. 3 Xavier on Friday in the Nashville Regional.The Ducks (38-20) trailed 4-3 entering the bottom of the seventh before a one-out double by Rikuu Nishida. Shade tied it with his double and Cowley, who finished with two RBIs, delivered the go-ahead run with his double. Four Oregon relievers held the Musketeers (37-24) without a hit over the final six innings. Austin Anderson (4-0) got the win and Josh Mollerus picked up his 10th save.Garrett Schultz drove in three runs and had two of Xavier’s five hits.The Ducks advance to a winner’s bracket game on Saturday and Xavier will play a loser-out game. No. 1 seed Vanderbilt and No. 4 Eastern Illinois were scheduled to play later Friday.___AP college sports: https://apnews.com/hub/college-sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25Source

Snyder, Tincher go deep, Washington defeats Dallas Baptist 9-5 in Stillwater Regional

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:30:57 GMT

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Michael Snyder and Johnny Tincher hit home runs in a seven-run fifth inning and third-seeded Washington defeated No. 2 seed Dallas Baptist 9-5 on Friday in the opening game of the Stillwater Regional.With the score tied at 1 heading to the fifth, the Huskies broke the game open with seven runs on six hits. After Jeter Ybarra drew a leadoff walk, Snyder hit a two-run home run to left-center field. Will Simpson delivered an RBI-single and Coby Morales drove in a run with a grounder to shortstop. Tincher capped the inning with a three-run blast.Sam Boyle pitched 3 1/3 innings in relief of starter Stu Flesland III. Boyle allowed one run on four hits and struck out three.Washington (35-18) advances to a winner’s bracket game on Saturday and DBU (45-15) drops to a loser-out game, also on Saturday. George Specht and Luke Heefner drove in two runs each for DBU.___AP college sports: https://apnews.com/hub/college-sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25Source

City of Kingston seeks court order to remove Belle Park encampment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:30:57 GMT

The city of Kingston is taking another step in its effort to remove an encampment at Belle Park that has remained at the centre of the region’s conversations around homelessness for several years. After initially issuing trespass notices in March to those on site, the city says it has relied on voluntary compliance to move residents and has not forcibly removed anyone.Several months after the eviction notices were distributed however the city says about 25 people remain in the encampment, leading to an application for a ruling from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in order to remove the encampment at Belle Park. A Thursday statement from the City of Kingston says this move is being made at council’s direction, and that even with “low barrier” shelter spaces available on a relatively consistent basis, some residents have declined available beds.“Kingston offers low-barrier shelter options to accommodate different needs, including couples, women-only...

Roof collapses at Centennial apartment fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:30:57 GMT

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (KDVR) — Firefighters were responding to an apartment fire on Friday afternoon in Centennial.SkyFOX flew over the scene at 2301 E. Fremont Ave. The roof of what appeared to be a row of two-story apartments or townhomes had collapsed over multiple units.According to South Metro Fire Rescue, the roof collapse was partial. All occupants were evacuated by around 4 p.m. and no injuries were reported.Firefighters were working from the outside of the middle units and the inside of the end units to control the fire, South Metro said.

Suboxone maker reaches $102.5M settlement over antitrust claims

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:30:57 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The company that makes the opioid addiction treatment drug Suboxone has agreed to pay $102.5 million to 41 states and the District of Columbia to settle claims that the company engaged in anticompetitive practices, it announced Friday.The agreement with Indivior, based in North Chesterfield, Virginia, averts a trial that was scheduled to start later this year.States, led by Wisconsin, claimed that the company, previously a subsidiary of Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals, made modest changes to Suboxone to extend patent protection and keep generic versions of the drug off the market. Denver Nuggets’ altitude advantage ‘not a myth’ for visiting athletes Suboxone is a branded version of buprenorphine and naloxone. The case is distinct from claims brought by governments against other opioid makers, claiming they helped cause or deepen a nationwide overdose crisis. Those have resulted in settlements totaling more than $50 billion so far.Under the terms of the deal, ...

Denver Nuggets' altitude advantage 'not a myth' for visiting athletes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:30:57 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Joking around before the start of the NBA Finals, Charles Barkley and Grant Hill took hits from oxygen masks they brought onto the set for a pregame TV show.But the thin air in Denver is no joke. There's a reason it's known as the Mile High City.The city sits 5,280 feet above sea level and there’s plenty of science that shows just how altitude impacts any athlete — including basketball players. The Denver Nuggets have been using the lung-searing elevation to their advantage for years — especially during these playoffs. Nikola Jokić’s Explanation of Hand Gesture He Shares With Daughter After Games With their 104-93 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday, the Nuggets improved to 9-0 at home during their postseason run. Yes, Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and friends have a lot to do with it. But altitude deserves an assist. The Nuggets try to push the pace to make the Heat feel the burn coming in from sea level.“So there’s just as much as oxygen in Denver as there is in Miami...

Grand Theft Ambulance: Suspect’s bumpy ride ends in crashes and cuffs in Broward County; woman in custody

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:30:57 GMT

A private ambulance was stolen on Friday afternoon, leading to a series of crashes in Broward County and leading police to take a woman into custody. The chaotic series of events began at the intersection of University Drive and McNab Road in Tamarac, at around 1:13 p.m. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, authorities received a call reporting the theft of the ambulance. Deputies from BSO’s Tamarac District responded to the scene and began trying to locate the stolen vehicle.An employee of the ambulance company was inside when it was taken. Fortunately, the employee managed to exit the vehicle safely after the theft occurred.Shortly after, the stolen vehicle was involved in a hit-and-run crash at the intersection of Pine Island Road and McNab Road in Tamarac. No injuries were reported as a result of this crash.However, the series of incidents did not end there. A short time after the hit-and-run, the stolen ambulance was involved in another collision, this time a ...

SATURDAY STORMS FOR SOUTH FLORIDA

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:30:57 GMT

Happy Friday, South Florida!Hopefully everyone had a great week despite the torrential downpours South Florida experienced every single day. Tropical moisture has been funneled into our area, leaving South Florida ‘ripe for rain’ every afternoon. And today was no different!  Heavy rain and strong to severe thunderstorms moved Southwest to Northeast across most of our mainland areas of South Florida. Some spots flooded from all the rain. The flood watch that had been issued earlier in the week for coastal and metro areas of Miami-Dade and Broward has now been extended through at least Saturday evening as the potential for more heavy rain remains in the forecast through the start of the weekend.Clouds will linger over our area tonight with the possibility of a few showers still developing. But as we work our way into the start of the weekend, South Florida can expect another round of rain and thunderstorms. The good news is there will still be some dry time to start the we...

No bags, backpacks or lunchboxes permitted on BCPS campuses on last week of classes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:30:57 GMT

Broward County Public Schools officials gave an important reminder to students who will be heading to class next week.No bags, backpacks or lunch boxes will be permitted on campus during the last week of school.Officials said personal hygiene items can be brought in a small zippered bag, and lunch can be brought in a clear container or plastic bag.Officials said the policy has been implemented to ensure the safety of students and staff.Come next school year, only clear backpacks and book bags will be allowed on BCPS campuses on a daily basis.