11-year-old arrested for armed robbery in Santa Monica
Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:38:34 GMT
An 11-year-old boy was arrested after an attempted armed robbery with a knife in Santa Monica.The incident took place on Oct. 2 near the 1300 block of Santa Monica Beach around 9:30 a.m., according to Santa Monica police.The victim, who frequently visits the beach area, said he was sitting in his truck when he noticed two suspects, an 11-year-old and a 13-year-old, approaching his truck bed. Inside the bed was a bicycle he had tied down. The 11-year-old suspect approached the truck while holding a knife near his chest, authorities said.The victim believed the suspect intended to steal his bike and was unaware anyone was inside the vehicle. Suddenly realizing he wasn’t alone, the boy brandished his knife and reportedly threatened to cut the victim.Both juveniles eventually fled the area but were located a short time later. The knife used during the confrontation was dropped during a foot pursuit and later recovered by officers, police said. Man arrested for over $6,000 worth of sto...Warriors notebook: Draymond Green’s status, coaching changes and more
Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:38:34 GMT
SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green will be out for the Warriors’ first three pre-season games, at least. But he’s still making his voice heard at practices.Green has been throwing out plenty of trash talk and motivations during Golden State’s first week of training camp from the sideline as he nurses a sprained left ankle.“Draymond, his energy dominates a room,” head coach Steve Kerr said on Friday. “First couple of days of scrimmages he’s on the sideline talking trash to both teams and pumping guys up and right in the middle of it all. He’s really excited for the season and he’s progressing well.”Green will be re-evaluated on Monday with the potential to play the final two pre-season games. The hope is he’ll be ready to play in some capacity for the Warriors’ opener on Oct. 24 against the Phoenix Suns.Free agent signing Cory Joseph and training camp invite Rodney McGruder will also be sidelined for Saturday...Former MLB pitcher Jim Poole dies of ALS at 57. He gave up winning homer in ’95 World Series
Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:38:34 GMT
By PAUL NEWBERRY (AP Sports Writer)ATLANTA (AP) — Jim Poole, who spent parts of three seasons pitching for the Giants during his 11-year career and gave up the deciding homer to Atlanta’s David Justice in the 1995 World Series with Cleveland, died of complications from ALS. He was 57.Georgia Tech, his alma mater, announced that Poole died Friday in the Atlanta area surrounded by family. He was diagnosed two years ago with ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative condition also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.Poole made it to the majors with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1990 and played predominantly with the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland and the Giants. The left-handed reliever also had stints with the Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers and Montreal Expos before his retirement after the 2000 season.Poole made 431 appearances over his career, all of them out of the bullpen. He finished 22-12 with four saves and a 4.31 ERA.The most notable moment of his career came in 1995, wh...Former SF Giants pitcher Jim Poole dies at 57
Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:38:34 GMT
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Former San Francisco Giants pitcher Jim Poole has died, the team announced on social media Saturday afternoon. He was 57 years old. Warriors to hold practice at Chase Center open to the public Poole, who played college baseball at Georgia Tech, spent three seasons in San Francisco from 1996 to 1998, including the 1997 campaign in which the Giants won the NL West. The reliever pitched a total of 105.1 innings as a Giant, according to Baseball-Reference. The Giants did not disclose the circumstances of Poole's passing. Poole played 11 MLB seasons, including stints with the Dodgers, Phillies and Rangers. He posted a career ERA of 4.31 in 363 innings."The #SFGiants are saddened to learn of the passing of former Giants pitcher Jim Poole. Poole spent parts of three seasons in the orange and black, including the ‘97 division-winning campaign. We extend our deepest condolences to the Poole family," the Giants wrote on X. “It broke my heart this morning to learn of...Fairfax Co. man arrested after stabbing mother, fleeing to Florida
Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:38:34 GMT
A Lorton, Virginia, man was arrested in Florida on Friday night after stabbing his mother and fleeing the area by vehicle, according to police.Fairfax County police said 27-year-old Jorge Andres Esquivel Rivera was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol on the same day he stabbed his mother. Police allege that Esquivel Rivera stabbed her several times in the upper body in a Lorton apartment.Officers responded just before 1 p.m. Friday to an apartment in the 9200 block of Cardinal Forest Lane, where they found the woman suffering from stab wounds. She was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries where she currently remains, police said.It was determined that Esquivel Rivera fled the area in a vehicle. A lookout was provided to law enforcement partners, police said, adding that detectives were able to obtain a warrant for aggravated malicious wounding.Esquivel Rivera, who was taken into custody by Florida Highway Patrol officers, will be extradited back to Fairfax County.S...MATCHDAY: Arsenal hosts Manchester City in Premier League. Barcelona without Lewandowski at Granada
Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:38:34 GMT
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday:ENGLANDLast season’s top two teams go head-to-head in the Premier League when Arsenal hosts Manchester City. Arsenal is one point behind defending champion Man City and can go level on points with first-place Tottenham with a win. Liverpool travels to Brighton, looking to put last weekend’s VAR controversy behind it and put more pressure on at the top of the standings. West Ham hosts a Newcastle team that is on a high after beating Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 in the Champions League. SPAINRobert Lewandowski will miss Barcelona’s trip to Granada in the Spanish league with the defending champions needing a win to stay one point behind leader Real Madrid. Lewandowski sprained his left ankle in a 1-0 win at Porto in the Champions League this week. The Poland striker leads Barcelona with six goals overall this season. Ferran Torres scored at Porto after coming on for Lewandowski, so the former Manchester City forward could s...Kimani Vidal runs wild with 245 yards, 3 touchdowns in Troy’s 37-3 win over Arkansas State
Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:38:34 GMT
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Kimani Vidal ran for 245 yards and three touchdowns and Troy celebrated homecoming with a 37-3 rout of Arkansas State on Saturday.Vidal had two short TD runs as the Trojans (4-2, 2-1 Sun Belt Conference) took a 14-0 lead in the second quarter. He capped his day with an explosive 69-yard run after taking a direct snap for a 37-0 lead in the fourth quarter.It was the junior’s third-career 200-yard game and he was three yards short of his career high set earlier this season.The Troy defense had a shutout until Dominic Zvada’s 45-yard field goal with about 4 minutes remaining. Arkansas State had just 203 total yards and 10 first downs.Gunnar Watson completed 12 of 21 passes for 146 yards, including a 64-yard touchdown connection with Chris Lewis for Troy.Jaylen Raynor was 15-of-27 passing for 156 yards for the Red Wolves. He was sacked five times. Justin Parks and Javante Mackey had nine tackles each for Arkansas State (3-3, 1-1).—-AP college football: http...NASCAR-Xfinity Drive for the Cure 250 presented by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina Results
Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:38:34 GMT
SaturdayAt Charlotte Motor Speedway Road CourseConcord, N.C.Lap length: 2.28 miles(Start position in parentheses)1. (1) Sam Mayer, Chevrolet, 67 laps, 47 points.2. (7) Cole Custer, Ford, 67, 35.3. (3) Josh Berry, Chevrolet, 67, 34.4. (9) Riley Herbst, Ford, 67, 33.5. (14) Kaz Grala, Toyota, 67, 32.6. (6) Parker Kligerman, Chevrolet, 67, 46.7. (4) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet, 67, 48.8. (38) John H. Nemechek, Toyota, 67, 39.9. (8) Austin Hill, Chevrolet, 67, 34.10. (5) Sheldon Creed, Chevrolet, 67, 42.11. (22) Sammy Smith, Toyota, 67, 35.12. (17) Chandler Smith, Chevrolet, 67, 33.13. (25) Ryan Sieg, Ford, 67, 24.14. (31) Myatt Snider, Toyota, 67, 23.15. (10) Alex Labbe, Chevrolet, 67, 28.16. (12) Jordan Taylor, Chevrolet, 67, 21.17. (32) Brennan Poole, Chevrolet, 67, 20.18. (29) Stefan Parsons, Chevrolet, 67, 20.19. (28) Rajah Caruth, Chevrolet, 67, 0.20. (33) Josh Williams, Chevrolet, 67, 17.21. (26) Leland Honeyman, Chevrolet, 67, 16.22. (23) Parker Retzlaff, Chevrolet, 67, 15.23. (15)...Alabama State defense sparks 19-14 win over Bethune-Cookman
Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:38:34 GMT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Damon Stewart threw for a touchdown and Alabama State’s defense held Bethune-Cookman to under 200 yards of offense and posted a 19-14 victory on Saturday. The Hornets scored on a pair of long, third-quarter drives to take the lead for good and snap a string of three straight losses after opening the season with a Southwestern Athletic Conference victory over Southern. Alabama State (2-3, 1-2 SWAC) came into the game ranked No. 2 in the SWAC against the run and held Bethune-Cookman (1-4, 0-2) to 123 yards on the ground and 198 yards of total offense. Jimmie Robinson III carried 22 times for 73 yards and a touchdown to lead the Wildcats. Quarterback Walter Simmons had 125 yards of total offense, completing 13 of 22 passes for 75 yards and a touchdown and carrying 17 times for another 50. Marcus Harris II punched in from the 1 to cap a four-play, 90-yard drive to open the second half and Stewart found Isaiah Scott from 21 yards out to cash in an 11-play, 9...Backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan leads Northwestern to 23-20 win over Howard on homecoming
Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:38:34 GMT
EVANSTON, Ill (AP) — Backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan had three total touchdowns in his first start of the season to lead Northwestern to a 23-20 win over Howard on Saturday. Cam Johnson and Bryce Kirtz each had a receiving touchdown as the Wildcats were able to stave off a late comeback push by the Bison on homecoming weekend.Sullivan filled in for starter Ben Bryant and was the difference maker for Northwestern (3-3). He finished with two passing touchdowns and one score on the ground. “I’m going to prepare every week like I’m the starter,” Sullivan said. “That’s the job of the backup: to prepare like you’re the starter and then nothing changes. Ben did a really great job of being a really good teammate on the sidelines. He was my No. 1 supporter so give credit to him.” Northwestern didn’t waste much time getting on the board. After moving the ball into the Bison’s territory on the opening drive, Sullivan faked a handoff and ran down the side...Latest news
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