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Dozens gather in Evanston for rally honoring hostages taken by Hamas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:25 GMT

EVANSTON, Ill. — Dozens gathered in Downtown Evanston on Sunday to rally in support of the 240 people the Israeli military says have been kidnapped by Hamas. Saturday's event offered a visual representation honoring those who are missing. "No one knows the situation, what’s going on with them, where they are, if they’re alive, if they are not alive, if they are or wounded, if they need help," Ami Sarbagil, who attended the rally, said. For more coverage of the Israel and Hamas Conflict, click here The crowd at Saturday's rally surrounded a circle of shoes on the ground, each pair symbolizing a person currently being held by Hamas. "There are so many people over there, from all over the spectrum, that no one knows what about them. We want, we really want a sign of life," Sarbagil said.The United States has been calling on Israel to pause its attack against Hamas as civilian casualties have been costly. Two more airstrikes on Saturday were blamed for ki...

Travis Kelce breaks record to become Chiefs' all-time receiving yards leader

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:25 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — The Kansas City Chiefs have a new record holder. Tight end Travis Kelce is the franchise leader in receiving yards. He passed Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez in the Chiefs 21-14 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. All Kelce needed was 14 yards going into the game. He reached that mark exactly, finishing with three receptions for 14 yards. Chiefs coaches reminisce on playing overseas ahead of Germany game He accomplished the feat with just over 4 minutes in the fourth quarter on a seven-yard pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce warms up before the start of an NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Frankfurt, Germany. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)Kelce's career total for receiving yards now sits at 10,941 yards and counting. The future Hall-of-Fame tight end has been a vital piece to the Kansas City Chiefs' success and helped revolutionize the tight end p...

Illinois EV car rebates up to $4,000 are now available

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- If you bought an all-electric car in the last 90 days, you can now apply for a rebate. The Illinois EPA is offering up to $4,000 for consumers of EV passenger cars and $1,500 for anyone who bought an EV motorcycle.Applications are open now through the end of January, as long as the money is available. State lawmakers approved $12 million for the program this year.Illinois started the initiative last year to encourage people to buy EVs and reduce emissions. You can apply for a rebate through the State of Illinois website.

St. Louis City SC fans cheer their team on until the end

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A gut-wrenching loss. St. Louis City SC has officially been eliminated from the MLS playoffs after a 2-1 loss against rival Sporting KC.Fans watched on Sunday at Citypark, cheering on their team to the end.A disappointing end to a storybook inaugural season. A season featuring sell-out crowds, historic success, and a city full of hope.St. Louis City SC won 17 games this season. They set a MLS record for the most wins by an expansion team in their first season.

Rockies’ rookie Brenton Doyle wins Gold Glove in center field

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:25 GMT

Brenton Doyle’s speed and glittering array of highlight-reel plays turned into gold Sunday night.The Rockies’ center fielder won the National League Rawling’s Gold Glove, becoming just the second Colorado rookie to win the award. The other was third baseman Nolan Arenado, who snagged the first of his 10 Gold Gloves in 2013.Prior to this year, only 14 big-league rookies had been honored with a Gold Glove since the award’s inception in 1957. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, is the first National League rookie outfielder in history to win a Gold Glove.RELATED: Why Rockies’ Brenton Doyle is the best defensive center fielder in team historyThe Rockies had two other finalists this year, veteran third baseman Ryan McMahon and rookie shortstop Ezequiel Tovar. McMahon came up short for the third consecutive year.Related ArticlesColorado Rockies | WATCH: Brenton Doyle’s top nine web gems from 2023 season Colorado Rockies | Why Rockies...

Tournament of Roses Día De Los Muertos art competition held

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:25 GMT

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses held its 4th annual Día De Los Muertos art competition Sunday at the Plaza de Cultura y Artes in downtown Los Angeles.  The annual holiday, which is now celebrated around the world, is a tradition that started more than 3,000 years ago in Mexico and Central America to honor the lives and deaths of loved ones.  Students from across Southern California submitted art for the competition, where scholarships and gift cards were handed out in several different categories, including drawings, sugar skulls, poetry, face painting, graphic design and more.  “The art pieces are amazing,” The Tournament of Roses Senior Director of Communications Carlos Illingsworth told KTLA. “It’s amazing what these young children are creating, and we’re excited to provide a platform for them.” The 4th annual Tournament of Roses Día De Los Muertos art competition was held Nov. 5, 2023, in downtown L.A. (KTLA)The 4th annual Tournament of Roses Día De Los Muertos...

Warriors snap five-game win streak with first road loss to Cleveland Cavaliers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:25 GMT

CLEVELAND — The Warriors lost their first road game of the season, 115-104, against the Cleveland Cavaliers, snapping a five-game win streak on Sunday night.Golden State was down at the half, by 12, for the first time on the road this season as they struggled to hit shots. Steph Curry and Klay Thompson kept them afloat, scoring 24 combined points at the half. Their 15 second-quarter points were the fewest scored in any quarter this season. They’ve been down at the half for both of their losses, the other on Opening Night against the Phoenix Suns.The Warriors lost the game in the paint, where Cleveland outscored them 58-24.Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green primarily carried the scoring. Curry finished with a team-high 28 points shooting 7-for-11 from 3. Green scored a pair of 3-pointers and took advantage of the spacing to score 18 points. Thompson had 15 points, 10 of them coming in the first half, shooting 3-for-9 from 3.Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors...

Left-hander opts out of contract with SF Giants, becomes free agent

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:25 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Left-hander Sean Manaea has opted out of his 2024 contract with the San Francisco Giants, becoming a free agent.The pitcher confirmed his decision to The Associated Press on Sunday.“I have opted out, but I had an amazing time with the Giants,” he said via text message. “Everyone was really good to me and they run a top-tier organization.”Manaea signed a $25 million, two-year deal last December that included a $5 million signing bonus with salaries of $7.5 million this past season and $12.5 million for 2024.The 31-year-old Manaea went 7-6 with a 4.44 ERA over 37 appearances with just 10 starts in his one season with San Francisco — not the regular rotation role that had been expected for the eight-year major league veteran.If he does sign elsewhere, Manaea will miss out on a reunion with new Giants manager Bob Melvin, the lefty’s skipper in Oakland, and again during one season spent with the San Diego Padres in 2022.Manaea pitched his first six major league seasons wi...

NCS football playoffs: Matchups are set. What are the top storylines?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:25 GMT

CAMPO VS. SRV: PLAYOFF REMATCHOne year after San Ramon Valley beat Campolindo in the Division II championship game, the teams will meet again in the opening round of the Open/Division I playoffs on Friday at SRV. Both were promoted as a result of the competitive-equity formula that the North Coast Section uses. SRV, which returned numerous players from last season’s section and regional championship team, was a lock to make the playoffs. The only suspense Sunday was whether the Wolves or Pittsburg would receive the No. 2 seed behind De La Salle. SRV had a better computer rating and took De La Salle to overtime before losing to the Spartans last month. SRV was seeded second. Campo entered last weekend on the playoff bubble but secured an at-large spot after rallying in the fourth quarter to stun Acalanes 25-24 on Friday, an outcome that gave the Cougars a share of their league title. Campo coach Kevin Macy, who has long made known his displeasure with competitive equity, unders...

Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto headed to MLB after his Orix club agrees to transfer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:31:25 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be allowed to move to a Major League Baseball team under the player posting system, the Orix Buffaloes said Sunday after it lost Game 7 of the Japan Series to the Hanshin Tigers.The ace pitcher has been widely reported ready to move to MLB and is expected to be a top target.“I’d like to thank my team for accepting my request,” Yamamoto was quoted by Japan’s Kyodo news agency as saying after Orix lost 7-1 in the Games 7 on Sunday.Yamamoto pitched two games during the Japan Series — the World Series equivalent for Japanese baseball. He allowed seven earned runs in Game 1 but came back in Game 6 and struck out 14 — a series record.The 25-year-old right-handed pitcher has a 70-29 record in Japanese baseball. His trademark is his wide assortment of breaking pitches, excellent command, and a fastball in the mid-90 mph range.He was 16-6 this season with a 1.21 ERA.. He struck out 169 in 164 innings.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource