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Old but more than old school, Dusty Baker and Bruce Bochy shining as MLB’s oldest managers

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:01 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — When Texas rookie Evan Carter was born in 2002, Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker had been managing in the big leagues for a decade and Rangers skipper Bruce Bochy was in his eighth season.The ages of MLB managers have been declining in the last few years, with 22 under 60 at the start of the 2023 season. But in the AL Championship Series, the two oldest managers in the majors, 74-year-old Baker and 68-year-old Bochy, are leading the way.“I can brag, because I’ve made it this far in age,” Baker said. “(And) it has something to do with us, but mostly to do with your team. And the fact that the team trusts us.”“I didn’t look at it as a competition as far as old versus young, to be honest,” said Bochy, whose team leads 2-0 heading into Game 3 on Wednesday. After Baker was fired by the Nationals following a 97-win season in 2017, he wondered if he’d ever get another shot. He thought his age — and salary demands commensurate with his experience — was keeping teams a...

Denver weather: 80s with plenty of sunshine

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:01 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) - It's going to feel like summer for Denver weather on Tuesday. Temperatures along the Front Range will climb into the 80s in the afternoon with sunny skies before a few extra clouds on Tuesday evening.Weather today: A day in the 80sAbundant sunshine across the metro is helping highs climb into the low 80s on Tuesday. A few clouds push through the mountains in the afternoon and will slide across the Front Range on Tuesday evening. Pinpoint Weather forecast on Oct. 17, 2023 (KDVR)Weather tonight: A few cloudsSome of the clouds will stick around Tuesday night as winds stay light. Overnight lows will dip into the lower 40s, which is a few degrees above average. Ballot guide: Everything you need to know about the upcoming election Pinpoint Weather forecast on Oct. 17, 2023 (KDVR)Looking ahead: Staying dry and mildSunshine is back for Wednesday afternoon with slightly cooler, but still above average highs in the low 70s. Thursday afternoon will get a bit warmer as highs r...

Dumpster fire causes lane closures on SR-836 and NW 92nd Ave. in NW Miami-Dade

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:01 GMT

Fire crews tackled a blaze on the Dolphin Expressway on Tuesday morning as it caused serious delays near Northwest 92nd Avenue.Just before 7 a.m., dramatic scenes unfolded on State Road 836 in Northwest Miami-Dade, as fire crews converged around a dump truck-like vehicle engulfed in smoke, causing extensive traffic backup. Fire units were visible at the scene, battling fierce flames and thick smoke. According to the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR), there were no transports required and crews remained on the scene as they are managing the situation.The Florida Highway Patrol stated that the eastbound State Road 836 was temporarily shutdown but travel lanes are limited as crews clear the scene. As of this writing, two right lanes are blocked while two left lanes are open. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Multi-car crash on South Palmetto Expressway causes significant traffic delays near NW 36th Street

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:01 GMT

On Tuesday morning, 7Skyforce captured a multi-car pileup on State Road 826, also known as the Palmetto Expressway. Video footage showed a massive car crash between at least 12 vehicles on the southbound lanes of the highway approaching Northwest 36th Street. Backups are evident, going as far back as the Northwest 58th Street exit on the Palmetto Expressway. It remains unclear if anyone was injured, but authorities have been contacted for more information.Morning commuters should avoid the area as crews work to clear the scene.

No injuries following rollover wreck involving ambulance in NW Miami-Dade

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:01 GMT

No injuries were reported after a medical van overturned in Northwest Miami-Dade, Monday. The ambulance ended up on its side after a collision with another vehicle along 76th Street and Northwest 32nd Avenue. The accident occurred just after 3:45 p.m., prompting the immediate response of Miami-Dade Police (MDPD) and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) units.Fortunately, there were no patients on board the ambulance at the time of the crash. The driver and a passenger sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene before being released. The incident was reported as a medical call, involving an overturned ambulance following a collision with another vehicle.

Lukashenko to Iran: Let’s be BFFs

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:01 GMT

Belarusian ruler Alexander Lukashenko said Tuesday that Belarus and Iran should work “closely” together to counter attacks from the West.The Belarusian president also accused “unfriendly countries” — such as the U.S. and other Western nations — of using never-ending Middle East tensions to poke Iran.“The situation in the world is heating up,” Lukashenko told Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Mokhber in Minsk on Tuesday, according to Belarusian news agency Belta. “Our answer is: We should work more closely with each other, cooperate to counter these attacks,” he added.Iran and Belarus have a longstanding diplomatic relationship. Earlier this year, Lukashenko visited Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran and the leaders signed a “cooperation roadmap” between the two countries.“The pressure exerted on our states is unprecedented,” Lukashenko told Mokhber. “But you have already learned to resist it to some extent, and your experience is valuable for us....

Macron wants an ‘amorous,’ not ‘bureaucratic’ EU enlargement process

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:01 GMT

French President Emmanuel Macron during a visit to Albania on Tuesday said he wanted a more “amorous” than “bureaucratic” EU enlargement process in his bid to accelerate “the reunification of Europe.” Macron took a swipe at the “cold and bureaucratic machinery” in Brussels, saying the process of joining the EU should be more political and less technical, involving economic investments during the accession talks and better political engagement with leaders of aspiring countries.“We need to help with proofs of love. I hope that in the coming months we Europeans will find a way to reunite [our Continent],” he said alongside Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama at a press conference.Macron’s serenading in Tirana came several months after the French president signaled a French U-turn on enlargement, calling for the EU to grow and reform in the face of global instability.Questioned about France’s decision to oppose the op...

King of Jordan tells Olaf Scholz: We won’t take refugees from Gaza

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:01 GMT

The king of Jordan poured cold water on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s hopes that neighboring Arab countries could take in Palestinian refugees who are fleeing the Gaza Strip ahead of an anticipated ground offensive by the Israeli army.The rebuff by King Abdullah II was made Tuesday morning at a press conference with Scholz following a meeting in the chancellery in Berlin, which Scholz also used to issue a warning to Iran and to Hezbollah against intervening in the Israel-Hamas conflict.“I think I can speak here on behalf of Jordan … but also our friends in Egypt: This is a red line … no refugees to Jordan and also no refugees to Egypt,” King Abdullah said at the press conference.The remarks come just ahead of a trip by Scholz to Israel and Egypt, where the chancellor hopes to de-escalate tensions and improve the situation for Palestinians seeking to flee the conflict zone. A main hope for Scholz and other Western leaders is that Egypt could open its border with G...

Fire rips through liquor store in Grafton

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:01 GMT

Fire crews battled a blaze that scorched a strip mall on Main Street in Grafton on Monday night. Images shared by the Westboro Fire Department showed firefighters using a ladder truck to fight the flames from above.The fire damaged at least two businesses at the strip mall.https://twitter.com/WestboroughFire/status/1714117564224205224The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The evolution of Ravens safety Geno Stone: ‘Every time I get put into situations, good things happen’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:11:01 GMT

It was late in the third quarter and the Ravens were clinging to a five-point lead in what was an all-too-familiar scenario.Four minutes earlier, safety Kyle Hamilton had been ejected for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Titans receiver Chris Moore. The personal foul moved Tennessee to the Ravens’ 15-yard line, and one play later Derrick Henry dashed through a gaping hole on the left, bounced outside, flicking safety Marcus Williams off him like a gnat, and into the end zone. In less than 30 seconds, the Ravens had gone from a comfortable cushion to the precipice of blowing another double-digit lead to an inferior opponent.Going back to last season, six of their past nine losses — including two this year — had come in games in which they led by at least 10 points.As the 6-foot-3, 247-pound Henry rumbled into the end zone, the last player to get a hit on him was safety Geno Stone, who’d raced across the field from the back side of the play and lowered his shoulde...