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Royals shut down right-hander Brady Singer because of lingering back pain

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:09:24 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals are shutting down Brady Singer for the remainder of the season after the young right-hander complained of back pain following his shaky outing against the Cleveland Guardians.Royals manager Matt Quatraro said before Tuesday night’s game against Cleveland that Singer had been dealing with his back off and on during what has been a difficult season. Singer was expected to be one of the Royals’ front-line starters, but he went 8-11 with a career-worst 5.52 ERA and did not win another start after facing Boston on August 8.The Royals also put right-hander Brad Keller, also expected to be a big part of the rotation, back on the injured list after symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome returned. Keller only made nine starts and appeared in 11 games this season. Keller is expected to see a specialist on Wednesday to get a clearer picture of his shoulder problem.In corresponding moves, right-hander Jonathan Bowlan was recalled from Tri...

A look at Canada’s relationship with India, by the numbers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:09:24 GMT

Tensions between Canada and India have escalated since the assassination of a Sikh independence advocate in June. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his country was investigating “credible allegations” that Indian government agents were connected to the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, but India has rejected the allegations as “absurd.” India has long demanded that Canada take action against the Sikh independence movement, which is banned in India but has support in countries like Canada and the U.K. with sizable Sikh diaspora populations.Here is a look at the relationship between the two countries, by the numbers:POPULATIONCanada is home to nearly 1.4 million people of Indian ethnic or cultural origin, about 3.7% of the country’s total population, according to the 2021 census. More than 770,000 people reported their religion as Sikhism, about 2% of Canada’s population, and in 2019, the government designated April as Sikh Heritage Month.TRADEWith more tha...

Jordan Spieth announces birth of second child. He’s now a girl dad

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:09:24 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Jordan Spieth missed out on the Ryder Cup scouting trip to Marco Simone outside Rome, and for good reason. His wife gave birth to their second child.Spieth posted on social media that his wife gave birth to a girl named Sophie. She was born on Sept. 12, right after the U.S. team returned from Italy.Spieth, a three-time major champion, will be making his fifth appearance in the Ryder Cup, tied with Rickie Fowler for most on the U.S. team. He and his wife Annie have a son, Sammy, who was born in November 2021. Spieth brought Sammy out to the Presidents Cup last September, holding him up to a massive cheer on the first tee as the toddler wore headphones___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golfSource

Looking to avoid another early exit, Barcelona opens Champions League with 5-0 rout of Antwerp

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:09:24 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — With João Félix thriving again, Barcelona got off to a good start on its quest to get through the group stage of the Champions League after two consecutive early eliminations.Félix scored twice and had an assist on Tuesday in his second start with Barcelona, leading the Catalan club to a 5-0 win over newcomer Antwerp in Group H.Félix, who joined Barcelona from Atletico Madrid, opened the scoring in the 11th minute and set up Robert Lewandowski’s goal in the 19th. Barcelona’s third was an own-goal by Antwerp defender Jelle Bataille after a cross by Raphinha in the 22nd. Gavi scored Barcelona’s fourth goal in the 54th, and Félix added his second with a header in the 66th.“I’m happy, I’m having fun,” Félix said. “The team has been playing very well. But the hardest part is to be able to keep playing at a high level. We have to keep working hard.” The 23-year-old Félix also scored in the Spanish league on Saturday, as did his Portugal teammate João Cancelo,...

Rideshare murder suspect wasn't supposed to own a gun

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:09:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The 22-year-old charged with killing a rideshare driver on Monday night was supposed to have relinquished any firearms he owned earlier this month.Michael Gawain Jackson was charged with four counts of domestic violence on Aug. 31 in the alleged kidnapping and assault of a 22-year-old woman. He was released on a personal recognizance bond, which means he didn't have to post any money to get released from jail. Driver accused of trying to hit parkgoers in Boulder Under Colorado law, suspects charged in domestic violence cases are ordered to give up any firearms they own.The Problem Solvers obtained a court document signed by Michael G. Jackson on Sept. 1, where he checked a box that stated: "I am acknowledging I do not have a firearm(s) or ammunition in my immediate possession or control or subject to my immediate possession or control."Yet just 18 days later, he would be arrested for what the Denver Police Department said was the random murder of a 51-year-old ride...

BSO detective who helped driver, child after SUV crashed into pool in North Lauderdale speaks out

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:09:24 GMT

After an SUV crashed into a pool at a South Florida home, a Broward Sheriff’s Office Detective rushed to save two people that were trapped inside. Now that detective is speaking out.When the SUV plunged into the home’s pool, several people rushed to the scene on a busy corner.The incident happened at the intersection of Southgate Boulevard and Rock Island Road, Friday night.Due to the crash, a fence was taken down. Natasha Duran then sprang into action.“I was on my way to pick up my daughter,” Duran said.Duran, who was off- duty, had to wait to pick up her daughter after she finished work because she noticed the roof of the car sticking out of the pool.“I stepped out the car, I ran towards the backyard, into the pool and I saw the little hand sticking out of the car,” she said.The homeowner, William Marts, told 7News on Friday that there was a young girl in the back seat of the submerged car.“She went in, grabbed the little girl, passed her ...

3 adults rushed to hospital after shooting in Northwest Miami-Dade; 1 detained

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:09:24 GMT

Three adults were injured after shots were fired in Northwest Miami-Dade. Miami Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene, located at the corner store in the area of Northwest 64th Street and 18th Avenue in Miami, just before 1 p.m., Tuesday. All three injured were transported by ground to Jackson Memorial Main Trauma Center as trauma alerts. “There were two high-powered rifles that they recovered her from the scene. Who does in belong to? That still needs to be investigated,” said Miami-Dade Police Detective Alvaro Zabaleta said. According to police two people were standing at the corner store when a dark SUV pulled up at the scene. Surveillance video captured what happened next.“You can see that some of them hang outside the window, open the door, they open the door a little bit and they open fire towards the people that were standing there,” Zabaleta said, “and that’s when there was an exchange of gunfire.”Three people that were in the SUV ...

Fort Lauderdale PD Chief retires after more than 35 years of service

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:09:24 GMT

The City of Fort Lauderdale’s top policeman announced that he’s ready to retire.Chief Patrick Lynn is a long-time veteran of the force with a career spanning more than 35 years.He began his career as a patrol officer in Pembroke Pines back in the early 1980s, rising through the ranks, and serving as deputy chief.Lynn moved to the Davie Police Department, becoming Chief of police until 2017, then eventually moving to Chief of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department.His last day is set for December 15th.

Bijou Phillips files for divorce from Danny Masterson

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:09:24 GMT

(CNN) — Bijou Phillips has filed for divorce from embattled actor Danny Masterson, according to public records.Phillips filed a petition for divorce on Monday in Santa Barbara. The pair were married in 2011 and share one daughter together.The filing comes less than two weeks after Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for his conviction on two rape counts.“Ms. Phillips has decided to file for divorce from her husband during this unfortunate time. Her priority remains with her daughter,” Peter Lauzon, Phillips’ attorney, told CNN in a statement on Tuesday, adding, “this period has been unimaginably hard on the marriage and the family.”CNN has reached out to a legal representative for Masterson for comment.Earlier this month, Phillips was present at Masterson’s sentencing where he received the maximum “aggregate” penalty of 30 years to life in prison for the crimes, CNN reported at the time.Following his initial arrest in 2020, Masterson had pleaded...

Melrose woman accused of assaulting city councilor’s husband and making racist statement ordered to take sensitivity training

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:09:24 GMT

A judge has decided the Melrose woman who allegedly told a Muslim city councilor to “go back to her country” and assaulted the councilor’s husband last year must take sensitivity training. 68-year-old Joan DiTomaso admitted she pushed the husband of City Councilor Maya Jamaleddine back in December. The attack itself was captured on cellphone video Jamaleddine’s husband took after he confronted DiTomaso for targeting his wife, who was wearing a Muslim headscarf. “I did say ‘Go back to your country,’” DiTomaso said in court Tuesday. DiTomaso was not charged with a hate crime. Instead, she was charged for assaulting Jamaleddine’s husband. Jamaleddine’s husband was previously in court for DiTomaso’s arraignment in June. While he was too distraught to come to court for sentencing this week, his wife read his words to the judge.“I couldn’t believe that this person hated us for how we looked and for our religion,” Jamaleddine read. “I felt angry and betrayed. I hav...