Home

LSU’s Skenes closing in on strikeout record as Tigers head to College World Series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:11:44 GMT

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — When LSU clinched its first trip to the College World Series in six years, it gave 6-foot-6, 247-pound right-hander Paul Skenes a chance to break an NCAA strikeout record that has stood for more than three decades.Skenes — who’ll likely make his next start Saturday night against Tennessee in Omaha, Nebraska — is 15 strikeouts from eclipsing former LSU star Ben McDonald’s 1989 mark of 202. “Obviously, that’s in the back of my mind,” said Skenes, who has averaged just more than 11 strikeouts per appearance this season. “But the fact that I get to pitch again with this team, with these boys on the biggest stage, that’s the coolest opportunity that I could have asked for.”If LSU wins at least twice in the CWS’s eight-team, double-elimination format, Skenes should get at least two starts.“I’m hoping for three,” Skenes said with a smile, referring to the maximum number of appearances he could make if LSU advances to the best-of-three championship ...

Oil producers say tech will soon handle climate-wrecking fumes. US envoy Kerry says be skeptical

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:11:44 GMT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry on Tuesday urged the world to be “very skeptical” about claims from oil and gas producers that emerging technology soon will allow people to adequately capture the climate-wrecking fumes emitted by their cars, planes and businesses.It’s “one big question mark,” Kerry told The Associated Press of the future viability of carbon-capture technology, a debate at the heart of global negotiations on cutting emissions to stave off the most disastrous scenarios of global warming.The International Energy Agency and increasing numbers of scientists, governments and global leaders and advocates are saying the only way to rein in climate change fast enough is to immediately stop drilling new oil and gas wells and sharply phase down existing drilling.Many oil companies and oil states are fighting the calls for production cuts, saying that still-emerging carbon-capture technology will come to the rescue. The burning of fossil fuels is the main ca...

Army renames Louisiana base for Black WWI hero who received Medal of Honor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:11:44 GMT

FORT JOHNSON, La. (AP) — A U.S. Army base in western Louisiana was renamed Tuesday to honor Sgt. William Henry Johnson, a Black hero of World War I who received the Medal of Honor nearly a century later. Fort Johnson had previously been named after a Confederate commander, Leonidas Polk. The renaming is part of the U.S. military’s efforts to address historic racial injustice — work that included changing the names of nine Army posts that commemorated Confederate officers. “Sgt. William Henry Johnson embodied the warrior spirit, and we are deeply honored to bear his name,” Brig. Gen. David Garner, the commanding general of the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Johnson, said in a post on Twitter.While serving on the front lines of France in 1918, Johnson fought off a German night raid near the Argonne Forest, according to the National Museum of the United States Army. Johnson was wounded 21 times while beating back the attacking forces. He also prevented a wounded Black comrade ...

1 killed in I-25 shooting; northbound closed at 8th

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:11:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Northbound Interstate 25 was closed on Tuesday afternoon after a deadly shooting.A Denver Police detective on the scene told FOX31's Greg Nieto two people were shot, and one of them died. The second person was transported to a hospital. Both were males.I-25 was expected to remain closed while police investigate the homicide.Denver Police Department tweeted about the shooting at 3:17 p.m., saying it happened at northbound I-25 and 8th Avenue.Northbound I-25 was closed from Alameda Avenue to 8th.

Nikola Jokic is by far the lowest draft pick to win finals MVP

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:11:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Nikola Jokic is a huge part of the Denver Nuggets team, and was absolutely integral to their first-ever NBA championship win. This was made very clear when he was awarded the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award at the end of Monday's game. Nuggets’ championship parade will be Thursday: Here are all the details But Jokic hasn't always been awarded or recognized. In fact, his NBA career actually started with a very low draft pick, considering how far he's come.Jokic is the lowest draft pick to win MVP?In 2014, Jokic was selected by the Nuggets in round 2 of the draft as the 41st overall pick.With this Jokic is, by far, the lowest draft pick chosen as the NBA Finals MVP.The award has been given out 54 times since 1969. Are the champion hats given to the Denver Nuggets misspelled? The runner-up for the lowest draft pick, Dennis Johnson, was chosen 29th overall in 1976. He won the finals MVP award in 1979 while playing for the Seattle SuperSonics.A dec...

Nuggets champion Aaron Gordon walks through Denver streets

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:11:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Aaron Gordon isn’t just an NBA champion, he’s also a man of the people of Denver – as he demonstrated by walking through crowds of celebrating fans Monday night.Gordon was an important part of the Denver Nuggets’ Game 5 victory over the Miami Heat, with 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 4 points. He also played nearly 29 minutes in the game. Nuggets’ championship parade will be Thursday: Here are all the details Then, he kept moving. Video shared with FOX31 by Alberto Portalatin, who you may recognize for his Joker makeup and costume, shows the newly minted champion walking through the streets of Denver.In the video, you can see a shirtless Gordon with several security guards and throngs of fans. He was seen in the area around Stout Street and the 16th Street Mall engaging with fans and thanking them for their support.Aaron Gordon celebrating with fans in downtown Denver after the Nuggets won the NBA Championship. (Credit: Alberto Portalatin)Aaron Gordon celebrating with fa...

Denver man gets 20 years for sending death threats to judge, probation officer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:11:44 GMT

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A Colorado man who admitted to threatening the lives of an Arkansas judge and a probation officer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.Theodore Howell, 29, of Denver, pleaded guilty Monday to threatening a judicial officer/juror and terroristic threatening, The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported. Video shows shooting during Nuggets celebration in LoDo Howell was accused of sending the threats in March via the Benton County Sheriff’s Office’s website, according to court documents. The threats were directed at Benton County Circuit Judge Brad Karren and Nathan Jeffrey, a probation officer, records show.Jeffrey said Howell used a phone that he had previously used to communicate with Jeffrey to transmit the threats, according to an affidavit. In the first threat, he said he planned to kill Karren when he was walking to court and the judge would never expect it. He also threatened to kill Jeffrey at the probation office, the affidavit said.Michael Braswell,...

Comedian Aida Rodriguez brings the laughs to Miami Improv in Doral

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:11:44 GMT

Here at Deco, we try to be funny. We’re not always funny, but we try to bring some laughs.So tonight, we’re leaving comedy to the professionals.Namely, comedian Aida Rodriguez, who’s dishing with Deco about the SoFlo stop of her comedy tour.Aida Rodriguez has jokes.And this Wednesday, she’s not just coming home to the 305.Aida Rodriguez: “Miami is just very unique, and I love to talk about it.”She’s bringing her “Don’t @ Me” to the Miami Improv in Doral.Aida Rodriguez: “No traffic like Miami. They talk about LA traffic, but LA traffic does not have as many physical fights as Miami.”Aida grew up in SoFlo and says the Magic City is definitely a big part of her story and her routine.Aida Rodriguez: “So much of my comedy is about where I come from and my upbringing, the cultural stuff, the reality of Miami, which is very different than any place in the United States. I know, I traveled the whole country, so be...

Coconut Creek Police issue Purple Alert, ask public’s help in search for missing 24-year-old man

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:11:44 GMT

Coconut Creek Police issued a Purple Alert for a missing 24-year-old man.John Mathew Proby Jr. has been missing since June 1 and was last seen at the 5400 block of Wiles Road, at the Solaire at Coconut Creek apartment complex. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, joggers and slides. Proby stands at 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. He is also on medications that need to be taken, and his family is worried about him. Officials want to locate Proby as soon as possible so that he could receive the help he needs. If you have any information, you are urged to call 954-973-6700.

Staff member taken to hospital after attack by student at Henderson School in Dorchester

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:11:44 GMT

A staff member was taken to an area hospital Tuesday after being physically assaulted by a student at the Henderson K-12 Inclusion School in Dorchester, the school’s interim head of school said. Interim Head of School Stephanie Sibley said in a letter to school community members that the incident happened Tuesday morning. While multiple students saw the incident unfold, officials said no students were injured and school personnel were able to quickly de-escalate the situation. Sibley’s letter did not detail the attack but did say the injured staff member was first seen by a school nurse before being taken to the hospital for further evaluation. “The student involved will face disciplinary action in accordance with the BPS Code of Conduct, additional disciplinary action from law enforcement is also possible,” Sibley said.“The Henderson and all Boston Public Schools are committed to fostering environments where all students and staff feel safe, welcome, and ...