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Dodgers and free-agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto finalize their 12-year deal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized their 12-year deal with right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, teaming the prized free agent with Shohei Ohtani in their prolific winter spending spree.The Dodgers didn’t disclose the value of the deal they announced Wednesday, but several media reports have tagged it at $325 million. That would be the largest and longest contract ever guaranteed to a major league pitcher.The 25-year-old Yamamoto has been Japan’s most dominant pitcher over the past few seasons, and he was coveted by teams across the majors after he elected to leave the Orix Buffaloes this offseason. The big-budget, pitching-poor Dodgers landed him with another mammoth December deal after signing two-way AL MVP Ohtani to a $700 million contract and signing right-hander Tyler Glasnow to a $136.5 million, five-year deal after his acquisition from Tampa Bay.“I’d like to thank everyone in the Orix organization, the Dodger organization and all the people clos...

Madueke’s late penalty hands Chelsea 2-1 win over Crystal Palace for a rare home victory

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Substitute Noni Madueke bailed out a misfiring Chelsea side with a late penalty to secure a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday for a rare home victory in 2023. Just as it looked like Chelsea’s inefficiency up front would cost it again, Madueke was tripped by Eberechi Eze inside the area and stepped up to the spot himself to send goalkeeper Dean Henderson the wrong way in the 89th minute. It secured just a sixth home league win of the calendar year for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, which used to be a fortress under Jose Mourinho and several managers after him but has been anything but under Mauricio Pochettino and his three most recent predecessors from last season. Chelsea has not found any kind of consistency under Pochettino, who was forced to name the club’s youngest-ever starting lineup for a Premier League game following a slew of injuries and suspensions. The hosts started well, though, as they largely dominated the first hal...

Barcelona says Alexia Putellas had ‘successful’ arthroscopic surgery on left knee

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas has undergone arthroscopic surgery “to examine her left knee,” her club Barcelona said.It described the procedure at Hospital de Barcelona on Wednesday as “successful,” while adding that Putellas is “unavailable for selection and her recovery will determine her return.”Putellas was part of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad earlier this year.The 29-year-old Putellas missed the entire 2022 European Championship after injuring her knee in training. The Spanish soccer federation said Putellas tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee. ___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

No. 17 SMU gets an ACC prequel when it faces Boston College in the Fenway Bowl

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

Fenway Bowl: No. 17 SMU (11-2) vs. Boston College (6-6), Dec. 28, 11 a.m. Eastern (ESPN)FanDuel Sportsbook College Line: SMU by 10 1/2Series record: SMU leads 1-0.WHAT’S AT STAKEAfter beating then-No. 17 Tulane in the American Athletic Conference championship game for its ninth straight win, SMU had been hoping for an invite to a New Year’s Six bowl. Instead, the Mustangs earned the No. 17 ranking and a bit of a prequel for their 2024 entry into the Atlantic Coast Conference. SMU and BC are scheduled to meet four times in the next six years, beginning with a game in Dallas next season.KEY MATCHUPBoston College converted 28 fourth downs this season — the most in the country. The Eagles went for it 37 times, a success rate of 75.7% that is seventh-best in the nation. The SMU defense was third in the nation on third-down percentage, allowing opponents to convert just 27.1%, but on fourth down it was tied for fourth-worst with 20 first downs given up.“You’ve got to be really, really goo...

China advierte a los “aficionados militares” que pueden ir a la cárcel por publicar fotos en internet

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

(CNN) — En la era de la inteligencia de fuentes abiertas, una de las principales formas que tienen los expertos occidentales de vigilar al Ejército de China es analizar las fotos de nuevos equipos del Ejército Popular de Liberación (EPL) publicadas en internet por aficionados entusiastas.La publicación de fotos de barcos o aviones militares captadas desde el exterior de las instalaciones del EPL o desde vuelos comerciales cerca de zonas sensibles se ha convertido en algo habitual en los últimos años, a medida que China modernizó rápidamente sus fuerzas. Y los “aficionados militares” las han difundido a la población en general en redes sociales como Weibo, con cientos de millones de usuarios activos.Pero ya no más.El Ministerio de Seguridad del Estado dijo el sábado en una publicación de WeChat titulada: “Este es un pasatiempo genial, pero hay que tener mucho cuidado”, donde agregó que “algunos entusiastas militares individuales ponen en grave peligro la seguridad m...

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 12/27/2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

Wall Street drifted to a slightly higher close as trading remained light on this holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% Wednesday. The Dow rose 0.3% and the Nasdaq rose 0.2%. Markets are holding on to modest gains for the week so far, and the S&P 500 is coming off its eighth straight winning week. With just two more trading days left in the year, major indexes are on track to post hefty annual gains. The S&P 500 is up more than 24% for the year, while the Nasdaq, which is heavily weighted with technology companies, is up 44%.On Wednesday:The S&P 500 rose 6.83 points, or 0.1%, to 4,781.58The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 111.19 points, or 0.3%, to 37,656.52.The Nasdaq composite rose 24.60 points, or 0.2%, to 15,099.18.The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 7.02 points, or 0.3%, to 2,066.21.For the week:The S&P 500 is up 26.95 points, or 0.6%.The Dow is up 270.55 points, or 0.7%.The Nasdaq is up 106.20 points, or 0.7%.The Russell 2000 is up...

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts higher as a strong year for markets winds down

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street drifted to a slightly higher close as trading remained light on this holiday-shortened week.The subdued activity in the market with two trading days left in the year is capping off a broader rally to a strong finish. The S&P 500 is coming of its eight straight winning week and is hovering just below its all-time high set in January of 2022.The S&P 500 rose 6.83 points, or 0.1%, to 4,781.58. It is up 24% for the year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 111.19 points, or 0.3%, to close at 37,656.52.The technology-heavy Nasdaq composite rose 24.60 points, or 0.2%, to 15,099.18. It has outpaced other major indexes with a gain of 44% this year.“Consistent buying pressure of this magnitude is not only rare but a bullish sign for improving investor sentiment and market momentum,” said Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist for LPL Financial, in a note to investors.Health care stocks and a mix of retailers had some of the strongest gains. Eli Lilly...

Joe Flacco faces Jets, his former team, with chance to push surging Browns into AFC playoffs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Joe Flacco’s short stint with the Browns has been stunning, storybook, almost unbelievable.Like everyone else, the New York Jets have watched him from afar — and maybe wondered what might have been.On Thursday night, Flacco, who in just over a month has revived his career while rescuing Cleveland’s injury-filled season, can lead the Browns back into the playoffs for only the second time since 2002 with a win over the Jets.The same Jets who chose not to re-sign the 38-year-old quarterback during the offseason or even after Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles tendon injury when he fell to the MetLife Stadium turf four plays into his first game with New York.Instead, the Jets (6-9) have cycled through QBs — Trevor Siemian will start against the Browns — in a season that crashed weeks ago.Jets coach Robert Saleh swears the team doesn’t rue passing on Flacco.“Never regret,” Saleh said. “You always go into things with what you hope being a sound decision...

3 wanted in Hilltop home burglaries, nabbing $20K ring and designer clothes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Three suspects are being sought by the Denver Police Department in connection to two residential burglaries in the Hilltop area.During one of the burglaries, at least one suspect made off with a $20,000 ring and designer clothing, according to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. Denver, Chicago, NYC mayors speak against migrant busing, issue regulations The thefts occurred from Tuesday, Dec. 19, to Sunday, Dec. 24.The first suspect is described as a Black male, 6 feet tall with a thin build and short afro. He was seen at both burglaries and was the one who took the ring and clothing, police said.The second suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male, 5 feet 9 inches tall with a medium build and who was observed to be armed. The third suspect was only described as an unknown male.Three suspects are wanted in connection to two burglaries in the Hilltop neighborhood. (Courtesy Metro Denver Crime Stoppers)Anyone with information or who can identify the suspects can earn ...

Nuggets' Gordon out indefinitely, needs 21 stitches after dog bite: AP source

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:00 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon needed 21 stitches after suffering lacerations to his face and right hand while being bitten by a family dog on Christmas, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because details of the incident, first reported by The Athletic, haven't been released. The Nuggets announced in a statement the 28-year-old “is in good condition" but will remain away from the team indefinitely to recover.Gordon is averaging 13.6 points and 6.9 rebounds for the defending NBA champions. He had 16 points and 10 rebounds in a 120-114 win over Golden State on Christmas.Nuggets coach Michael Malone said after practice Wednesday that he's checked in with Gordon.“He’s hanging in there,” Malone said. "Obviously, a very traumatic experience and the most important thing I told him is that you take as much time as you need. We’re a family — wins, losses, and when people go th...