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3 Cubs and 1 White Sox player are named finalists for the 2023 Gold Glove awards

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:38 GMT

Four Chicago baseball players have been named finalists for the 2023 Rawlings Gold Glove defensive awards. Luis Robert Jr. of the White Sox is a finalist in center field, while the Cubs are represented by Nico Hoerner at second base, Dansby Swanson at shortstop and Ian Happ in left field.Happ, the 2022 National League winner in left field, will defend his title against the Los Angeles Dodgers’ David Peralta and the Atlanta Braves’ Eddie Rosario. Happ played 154 games in left field for the Cubs this season and had a .989 fielding percentage.Swanson is the defending NL Gold Glove winner at shortstop, playing last season for the Braves. In his first season with the Cubs, he had a .981 fielding percentage in 147 games at short. His 2.7 defensive wins above replacement in 2023 was fourth in the majors among all positions. Swanson is up against the New York Mets’ Francisco Lindor and the Colorado Rockies’ Ezequiel Tovar.Hoerner had a .988 fielding percentage in...

X-rays on Justin Fields’ hand are negative, but the Chicago Bears wait to see if he or Tyson Bagent will start next

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:38 GMT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields wanted to return to Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, coach Matt Eberflus said.But Fields couldn’t grip the football because of the right hand injury he suffered during a third-quarter sack and was sidelined for the rest of the 19-13 Bears loss.Whether Fields will miss more time is now the major question. The X-rays on Fields’ hand were negative for any fracture, but the Bears are awaiting the results of an MRI. Fox Sports and NFL Network reported Fields dislocated his thumb.“We’ll know more information tomorrow,” Eberflus said.In a 1-5 season that has become so much about determining whether Fields is the Bears’ quarterback of the future, those test results are perhaps more crucial than the final result on the field Sunday. Eberflus said Fields’ demeanor after the game was “great.”“He goes, ‘Coach, we’ll see where it is tomorrow,’ Eber...

Justin Fields misses Chicago Bears practice, leaving rookie QB Tyson Bagent in line to make his 1st NFL start

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:38 GMT

As expected, Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields did not practice Wednesday as the team continued preparing for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Soldier Field. That leaves undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent in line to make his first start this week.Fields dislocated the thumb on his throwing hand while being sacked in the third quarter of last week’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. A timetable for his recovery and return remains cloudy.Coach Matt Eberflus reiterated Wednesday morning that Fields’ reduced grip strength remains the primary issue and the team is monitoring that as the week progresses.Eberflus said the swelling in Fields’ right hand continues to go down, but he didn’t dismiss the possibility of Fields opting to have surgery on the thumb.“I believe we’ll have some clarity later in the week hopefully,” Eberflus said. “Again, nothing is off the table and nothing is on the table with that. We just ha...

CHP in pursuit of driver in possibly stolen vehicle

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:38 GMT

Officers with the California Highway Patrol are in pursuit of a driver in a possibly stolen vehicle Wednesday. The pursuit suspect has been clocked at speeds over 100 miles per hour. Sky5 is overhead.

Woman seriously hurt when car jumps curb in Mira Mesa

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:38 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A woman was struck by a car Wednesday after the vehicle jumped a curb in the Mira Mesa neighborhood, authorities said.The crash occurred around 11:58 a.m. at 8350 Mira Mesa Blvd, the San Diego Police Department watch commander said in a news release.A 27-year-old driver was turning from southbound Camino Ruiz onto eastbound Mira Mesa Boulevard when his 2017 Fiat Spider lost traction and began to fishtail, according to police. That caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, hitting an 18-year-old woman and then striking a MTS bus bench. Body found as crews respond to brush fire off Interstate 5 The pedestrian was taken to a hospital with a serious injury to her left leg, police confirmed.Anyone with information related to the above crash is encouraged to call the listedCommand handling the investigation or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

One person arrested after 'suspicious device' prompts evacuations in Coronado

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:38 GMT

CORONADO, Calif. -- Coronado police arrested one person Wednesday after a "suspicious device" was found.Police were investigating a domestic violence incident at a home in the 300 block of H Avenue when they were led to believe there was a suspicious package there, Capt. Dustin Kulling said to FOX 5.Police evacuated the surrounding homes, established a perimeter and blocked the roadway to vehicular traffic while a bomb squad was called to inspect the device. Body found as crews respond to brush fire off Interstate 5 Authorities determined the objects posed no threat to the public. Residents were able to return to their homes and the roadway was reopened, Coronado police said in a Facebook post.One person was taken into custody and charged on domestic violence and weapons charges, according to authorities.Anyone with additional information about the incident is asked to contact our agency at (619) 522-7350.

Las Vegas Aces become first repeat WNBA champs in 21 years, beating New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:38 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces became the first team in 21 years to win back-to-back WNBA championships, getting 24 points and 16 rebounds from A’ja Wilson and a defensive stop in the closing seconds to beat the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 of the Finals on Wednesday night.The Aces joined the Los Angeles Sparks (2001-02) and the Houston Comets (1997-2000) as the only teams in league history to win consecutive titles.Las Vegas did it without starters Chelsea Gray and Kiah Stokes, who were both sidelined with foot injuries suffered in Game 3. Gray, the 2022 WNBA Finals MVP, was constantly in the ear of her teammates during timeouts and shouting encouragement from the sideline. Las Vegas was also still missing veteran Candace Parker, who had foot surgery in late July.“We’ve been facing adversity all season, playing without different players. … We have some professional fighters,” said Alysha Clark, who was pressed into the starting lineup Wednesday. “To weathe...

Nicaragua releases 12 Catholic priests and sends them to Rome following agreement with the Vatican

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:38 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaragua has released 12 Roman Catholic priests jailed on a variety of charges and sent them to Rome following an agreement reached with the Vatican, the Nicaraguan government said in a statement late Wednesday.The government of President Daniel Ortega said that the priests were flown to Rome Wednesday afternoon following productive talks with the Vatican. Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes, the church’s top figure in Nicaragua, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.The Nicaraguan government said the deal showed “the permanent will and commitment to find solutions.”Bishop Rolando Álvarez was not among the names of the priests listed. Álvarez was convicted of conspiracy and sentenced in February to 26 years in prison shortly after Ortega’s government sent 222 prisoners to the United States in a deal brokered by the U.S. government.Álvarez had refused to get on that flight. Nicaragua’s government later stripped those prisoners of their citizenship....

1 dead, 1 injured after high speed crash, home invasion in Round Lake Beach

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:38 GMT

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. — One person is dead and another is injured after a high speed crash followed a reported home invasion in Round Lake Beach Wednesday afternoon.According to the Round Lake Beach Police Department (RLBPD), officers were called to a domestic home invasion around 4:15 p.m. in the 100 block of Beachview Drive.Police said the caller told them the male subject trying to break in was involved in a previous relationship with the person living where the home invasion was taking place, and after the 911 call, the male subject left the property in a 2010 Nissan.As officers were driving to the residence on Beachview Drive, police spotted the 2010 Nissan fleeing the scene heading westbound on Rollins Road. According to police, they turned on their emergency lights to try and stop the Nissan, but the vehicle sped away at a high rate of speed, and officers declined pursuit to avoid any potential safety issues from engaging in a chase.Police said the Nissan kept driving at a h...

Texas, Austin area receive more than $16M in grants to support law enforcement

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:10:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas and Austin-area law enforcement agencies were awarded more than $16 million from the U.S. Department of Justice via the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, according to a news release from Sen. John Cornyn's office.The recipients were announced as the Texas Office of the Governor, the City of Austin, Williamson County and Hays County. The awarded federal grants totaled $16,950,427, the release said.RecipientAward AmountTexas Office of the Governor$16,452,044City of Austin$447,239Williamson County$14,058Hays County$37,086TOTAL$16,950,427Information provided by Sen. John Cornyn's officeThe office said Austin and Travis County will use the money on public safety and training. Williamson County plans to fund community outreach and education programs and Hays County will use the funding for counseling and wellness resources for officers and family members.“The Byrne JAG Program is the primary federal source of criminal justice funding for state ...