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Howard Johnson, Al Leiter headline Mets Hall of Fame class

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:23:37 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Howard Johnson and Al Leiter were inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame prior to the team’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.Johnson played for New York from 1985 through 1993. He ranks third in team history with 202 stolen bases and fourth in both homers (192) and RBIs (629). Leiter grew up a Mets fan in New Jersey before pitching for the team from 1998 through 2004.The 62-year-old Johnson played his first big league game in 1982 for Detroit and his last one with the Chicago Cubs in 1995. “There’s probably not a day goes by that you don’t think about that — being able to play the game that we did when we were 25, play at that level,” Johnson said. “Every time you get out of bed is a reminder that was a long time ago. It’s almost like two different people. And the older we get, that person goes further and further away.”Johnson and Leiter were joined in the 2023 class by broadcasters Gary Cohen and Howie Rose, who have called the team’s gam...

Lionel Messi bids farewell to Paris amid boos

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:23:37 GMT

Lionel Messi didn’t care about the boos in his final game for Paris Saint-Germain as the French league champion lost to Clermont 3-2 on Saturday.Disrespectful PSG supporters booed Messi when the Parc des Princes announcer read his name on a warm evening. A few minutes later, Messi walked onto the field with a smile on his face, holding his three children’s hands before the team photo and kissing them on their foreheads before kickoff.“I would like to thank the club, the city of Paris and its people for these two years. I wish you all the best for the future,” Messi told the club website.In two seasons at PSG, Messi won two French leagues and the French Champions Trophy and notched 32 goals and 35 assists in all competitions.Messi scored in a 1-1 draw at Strasbourg a week ago to help PSG clinch a record-extending 11th French league title. By notching a 496th career league goal, the Argentine genius also broke Cristiano Ronaldo’s scoring record for Europe’s top five leagues. The World...

El automóvil de una mujer de Florida se incendió con sus hijos adentro mientras supuestamente robaba en un centro comercial

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:23:37 GMT

(CNN) — Una mujer de Florida fue arrestada y acusada después de que su automóvil se incendiara con sus hijos adentro mientras robaba en una tienda dentro de un centro comercial en Oviedo, dijo la policía.La mujer, identificada como Alicia Moore, de 24 años, se estacionó en parqueadero de Dillard’s alrededor del mediodía del 26 de mayo, dejando a dos niños en el automóvil, según el reporte de arresto emitido por el Departamento de Policía de Oviedo.“Estoy cansado de encubrirlo”: hombre confiesa a la Policía un asesinato de hace 15 añosMoore entró a la tienda donde el personal de prevención de pérdidas la observó a ella y a un hombre desconocido robar artículos durante aproximadamente una hora, según el reporte. Moore salía de la tienda cuando vio su auto envuelto en llamas, dejó caer la mercancía robada y salió corriendo de la tienda, dijo la policía.Los compradores presenciaron el incendio y ayudaron a rescatar a los niños de las llamas, según el reporte. Los dos n...

Revolution, NYCFC play to scoreless draw

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:23:37 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Djordje Petrovic saved five shots in goal for the New England Revolution, Luis Barraza had two saves for New York City FC and the two clubs played to a scoreless draw on Saturday.NYCFC (4-7-5) had won the last three at home against New England (7-3-6) in all competitions entering play. The Revolution posted a 4-3-2 record through the first nine road matches in the series.NYCFC had lost two straight at home and avoided losing three in a row for the first time. Still, the club fell to 0-6-2 in its last eight matches in all competitions.The Revs snapped a three-match run of conceding three goals, going 0-1-2 over the stretch. It was the first time since June of 1998 that a team coached by Bruce Arena had given up three or more goals in three straight regular-season matches.NYCFC’s Braian Cufré was hit with a red card in the first minute of second-half stoppage time.NYCFC outshot New England 17-12 with a 5-2 advantage in shots on target.The Revolution return home t...

Spectator dies from fall during River Plate match

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:23:37 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A spectator died from a fall at Estadio Monumental during an Argentine Primera Division match between River Plate and Defensa y Justicia on Saturday.River Plate said in a statement that “a supporter jumped into the void” from one of the upper sections and “died immediately” during the first half of the game.The club added “no violent situation took place around him” and “within 30 minutes the stadium had been completely emptied.”River Plate added local authorities were investigating the incident.Referee Fernando Rapallini decided to suspend the scoreless match shortly after he was informed about the incident.River Plate finished a two-year renovation of its stadium in March. Its capacity was increased from 72,000 to 83,200 seats.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Austin police say suspect in 2 killings may be involved in nearly a dozen more

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:23:37 GMT

(CNN) — Police in Austin, Texas, said a man contacted them and admitted to killing two people, which led authorities to investigate his possible involvement in up to 10 other killings.Raul Meza Jr., 62, called police on May 24 and confessed to killing his 80-year-old roommate, Jesse Fraga, and implicated himself in the killing of 66-year-old Gloria Lofton in 2019, Austin Police Department officials said at a Thursday news conference.Meza was booked on Tuesday – following a five-day manhunt – on four charges, including capital murder, and he is being held on $1 million bond, according to court records.When he was arrested, police said Meza had a bag with duct tape, zip ties and a gun holding additional rounds.“Mr. Meza said he was ready and prepared to kill again and he was looking forward to it,” said Det. Patrick Reed, who answered Meza’s initial call and spoke to him again once he was detained.“The caller stated, ‘My name is Raul Meza, and you are looking for me,’” Reed ...

Lightning strike suspected as cause of fire at 160-year-old Spencer church

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:23:37 GMT

A fire ripped through a historic church in Spencer Friday, toppling the structure’s steeple and drawing a massive emergency response. “For a lot of folks its a death in the family, for folks who have gone through life milestones here from baptisms to weddings to funerals, it’s devastating,” Rev. Dr. Bruce MacLeod of the church said.After hours spent battling the flames, investigators on Friday evening said the fire may have been caused by lightning. “I’m just sad for the parishioners and the generations and generations of people who have put their heart and soul into this church,” said Danielle Debo after witnessing the fire.The Spencer Police Department shared multiple photos of the First Congregational United Church steeple showing heavy smoke around 3 p.m. Firefighters from surrounding communities ultimately joined the response, pouring water on the structure as smoke continued to rise over the area. Community members on scene said the histor...

Pedaling for a purpose: Hundreds take part in 2023 Best Buddies Challenge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:23:37 GMT

Hundreds of riders pedaled through the rain on Saturday to support Best Buddies during the 2023 Best Buddies Challenge bike ride.Ahead of the ride from Boston to Hyannis Port, which raised more than $3 million, 7NEWS spoke with Best Buddies founder Anthony Shriver.“It’s really an event to sort of kick-start people getting engaged in inclusion and acceptance, involved in social justice, inspiring young people to recognize that the greatest thing they can do is give back,” Shriver said.   Shriver took an idea born in his college dorm room more than 30 years ago and built Best Buddies into a global organization helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live full lives.“It’s helping them find jobs, helping them find friends, helping them create leadership opportunities for themselves — good integrated living,” Shriver said. Shriver’s biggest supporter was his mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the founder of the Special Olympics. “I’m re...

Justin Turner’s 3-run double helps Red Sox beat MLB-best Rays in doubleheader opener

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:23:37 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Justin Turner hit a three-run double in Boston’s six-run sixth inning, and the Red Sox beat the major league-best Tampa Bay Rays 8-5 on Saturday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.Alex Verdugo had three hits and two RBIs for the Red Sox, who were swept by the Rays in a four-game series in their first meeting at Tropicana Field in April.“The beauty of putting the ball in play,” Boston manager Alex Cora said. “We took our walks, ran the bases well. It was a total team effort.”Yandy Díaz hit a two-run double and Wander Franco had three hits for Tampa Bay (40-19), which lost for the fourth time in six games.Boston shortstop Kiké Hernández made two throwing errors. The first one brought home a run.Trailing 4-1, the Red Sox rallied against Jalen Beeks (2-3). Pablo Reyes hit an RBI single before Turner doubled off the Green Monster through a stiff breeze, making it 5-4.“He got a changeup down in the zone,” Cora said of Turner’s hit. “Tough conditions,...

Red Sox sign OF Rob Refsnyder through 2024, with team option for 2025

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:23:37 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox signed outfielder Rob Refsnyder to a $2 million, one-year contract for the 2024 season, with a club option for 2025, the team announced before Saturday’s day-night doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays.“Lot of ups and downs in this game. I just sit here super humble, super grateful,” he said during a morning press conference. “I’ve had this game almost taken away from me a couple of times just based on performance.”The 2024 contract is for $1.85 million. The 2025 club option year is for $2 million with a $150,000 buyout.In addition, the option could escalate with bonuses based on plate appearances in 2024, which is $25,000 for 250 and an additional $25K for 275 and increases to $50,000 at each level if he reaches 300, 325, 350, 400 and 425 in 2024.If the club picks up his 2025 option, Refsnyder can earn $25,000 in bonuses for plate appearances each time he makes 300, 325, 350, 400, 425 and 450.The 32-year-old Refsnyder signed with the Red Sox...