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Concert review: With vocal assistance, Janet Jackson crams in the hits at Xcel Energy Center

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:57 GMT

In the time from her 1986 breakthrough “What Have You Done for Me Lately” to her final No. 1, 2001’s “All for You,” Janet Jackson released 38 singles. Nearly every one of them made it into her set Tuesday night at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center. Or, parts of them, anyway.As she did at Target Center in 2015 and Treasure Island Casino four years later, Jackson went for quantity over quality. She performed shortened versions of her biggest hits and, in several cases, cut them down even further and sang them as medleys.Jackson, who turned 57 two weeks ago, kicked off her nearly two-hour show after a crowd-pleasing opening set from Atlanta rapper/actor Ludacris. She performed on a relatively sparse stage that looked like an open dance floor, with a series of large screens that changed positions through the evening. Her band, which included piped-in backing vocals, stayed mostly tucked away at the back, leaving Jackson and her four agile male dancers the focus of the show.The s...

Nolan Jones hits first home run with Rockies, but Kyle Freeland roughed up early in loss at Arizona

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:57 GMT

PHOENIX — Nolan Jones hit his first big league home run, but that was all of the offensive fireworks the Rockies could muster Tuesday night at Chase Field.Zac Gallen pitched six shutout innings, Ketel Marte and Evan Longoria homered in the first inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 5-1.Gallen (7-2) is 6-0 with a 0.66 ERA in six starts at Chase Field this season. He gave up five hits and two walks and struck out seven to win for the first time in three starts and lower his season ERA to 2.72. The right-hander hasn’t allowed a homer in 63 innings — dating to his second start of the season.Corbin Carroll also homered and scored twice for Arizona, which handed the Rockies their fifth consecutive loss away from Coors Field.Jones hit his first homer of the year in the ninth for Colorado against reliever Kevin Ginkel, while rookie Ezequiel Tovar had three of the Rockies’ eight hits.Ryan McMahon was 1 for 3 with a walk and two strikeouts and saw his home run str...

CIF NorCal softball regionals: Tuesday’s results, semifinal matchups

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:57 GMT

NEW: PREP SPORTS MAILBAGThe Bay Area News Group is introducing a high school sports mailbag in May. Get your questions in as soon as possible. Our debut edition is an open forum. Got questions about spring sports playoffs, coaching changes, an early peek at football season, etc.? Send them to [email protected]. Please include “mailbag” in the subject line.CIF NorCal softball regionalsDivision ITuesday’s first roundNo. 1 Hollister 2, No. 8 Oak Ridge 0No. 4 Whitney-Rocklin 9, No. 5 Archbishop Mitty 3No. 2 St. Francis 10, No. 7 San Ramon Valley 0No. 3 Central-Fresno 2, No. 6 California 1Thursday’s semifinalNo. 4 Whitney-Rocklin (22-7) at No. 1 Hollister (28-3), 4 p.m.No. 3 Central-Fresno (27-5) at No. 2 St. Francis (27-3), 4 p.m.Division IITuesday’s first roundNo. 1 Willow Glen 5, No. 8 Casa Grande 2No. 4 Bullard 4, No. 5 Monterey 3No. 2 East Nicolaus 6, No. 7 Vacaville 4No. 3 Notre Dame Salinas 9, No. 6 Inderkum 2Thursday’s semifinalNo. 4 Bullard (27-5) at N...

SF Giants limited to one run in loss to Pirates after 14-run explosion

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:57 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants have rarely lost when wearing their creamsicle-colored City Connect jerseys, and losses have been even fewer and further between no matter what they’ve been wearing over the past two weeks. But neither their lucky jerseys or the power of momentum could prevent a 2-1 loss to the Pirates on Tuesday.Here are some takeaways.No City Connect magicA day after a 14-run explosion, the Giants’ bats went quiet. They did not lack opportunities against erratic Pirates starter Johan Oviedo, who walked as many batters (five) as he struck out.Michael Conforto delivered an RBI single after back-to-back walks to Mike Yastrzemski and J.D. Davis in the first, but the Giants were unable to repeat the winning formula. Yastrzemski and Davis drew consecutive free passes again with only one out in the third but were left stranded, and Blake Sabol fell victim to the same fate after drawing a leadoff walk in the second.All in all, the Giants took ball four seven times Tu...

CIF NorCal baseball regionals: Tuesday’s results, semifinal matchups

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:57 GMT

CIF NorCal baseball regionalsDivision ITuesday’s first roundNo. 1 Valley Christian 7, No. 8 Clayton Valley Charter 3No. 4 Cardinal Newman 2, No. 5 Whitney-Rocklin 1No. 3 Franklin-Elk Grove 5, No. 6 Hollister 4No. 2 De La Salle 6, No. 7 Buchanan-Clovis 0Thursday’s semifinalsNo. 4 Cardinal Newman (28-1) at No. 1 Valley Christian (30-3), 4 p.m.No. 3 Franklin-Elk Grove (30-4) at No. 2 De La Salle (25-5), 4 p.m.Division IITuesday’s first roundNo. 8 Bellarmine 11, No. 1 Kingsburg 6, 10 inningsNo. 4 St. Ignatius 3, No. 5 Granite Bay 2No. 3 Casa Grande 6, No. 6 Live Oak 0No. 2 Pleasant Valley-Chico 6, No. 7 Rio Americano-Sacramento 0Thursday’s semifinalsNo. 8 Bellarmine (21-12-1) vs. No. 4 St. Ignatius (18-12) at St. Ignatius Sports Complex, 4 p.m.No. 3 Casa Grande (24-5) at No. 2 Pleasant Valley-Chico (22-3), 4 p.m.Division IIITuesday’s first roundNo. 1 Carmel 3, No. 8 Pioneer-Woodland 1No. 5 Oakmont-Roseville 3, No. 4 Liberty-Madera 2No. 6 Arcata 5, No. 3 Chico 3No. 2 Ce...

Two killed in crash on Highway 1 in San Mateo County

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:57 GMT

SAN MATEO COUNTY – A two-vehicle collision left two people dead Tuesday night at Bean Hollow State Beach in San Mateo County, the California Highway Patrol said.The crash was reported around 6:40 p.m. on Highway 1.CHP Officer Art Montiel said two people were killed in the crash. He was working to confirm reports that one of the vehicles involved in the collision ended up in the water.As of 9 p.m., the highway was closed in both directions at the beach, Montiel said.Check back for updates.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Antioch resident is latest motorist to die in Highway 4 wreck Crashes and Disasters | Santa Cruz county teen sentenced in fatal crash that killed friend Crashes and Disasters | Motorcyclist dies in Highway 4 crash Crashes and Disasters | Pedestrian dies after being struck on Interstate 980 Crashes and Disasters | Preliminary hearing set for Bay Area man charged with first-degree murder ...

2 dead in Highway 1 crash on Peninsula

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:57 GMT

(KRON) -- Two people were killed in a crash in San Mateo County on Tuesday evening, California Highway Patrol's Redwood City division confirmed. The crash was a head-on collision on Highway 1 at Bean Hollow Road near the town of Pescadero, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said. Two vehicles were pulled from a lagoon after the wreck. The crash was called in to police at about 6:40 p.m. Rescue teams were deployed at about 7:30 p.m. and are still conducting a search. Image from California Highway Patrol. There is no information regarding how many occupants were inside the involved vehicles. One "critically injured" victim was taken to a hospital. Highway 1 was shut down in both directions due to the wreck. Currently, one-way traffic control is in place, Caltrans said. Drivers are told to expect delays. This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.

Victim shot in foot during San Rafael robbery

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:57 GMT

(KRON) -- The San Rafael Police Department is asking for the community's help in solving a robbery and shooting. The incident happened on April 29 just after 9:45 p.m., when callers reported shots fired in the area of Hoag Street and Mill Street. Officers arrived to find the victim, who had been shot in the foot, police said. Sunnyvale man arrested for inappropriate relationship with underage girl SRPD said four suspects approached the victim and tried to rob him at gunpoint. He was shot, and the suspects ran away on Mill Street, per police. SRPD obtained surveillance videos of the suspects and their vehicle, which you can see above. Police believe the car used was a newer-model Toyota RAV4. Anyone who recognizes the suspects and/or the vehicle is asked to call SRPD at (415) 485-3000.

Connor Joe homers against former team as Pirates beat San Francisco 2-1

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:57 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Connor Joe homered against his former team and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat San Francisco 2-1 on Tuesday night to snap a five-game losing streak against the Giants.The Pirates moved back to .500 (27-27) after falling under for the first time since they were 1-2. Pittsburgh has gone 7-19 after starting the season 20-8.Joe, who played for San Francisco in 2019, homered off John Brebbia in the first inning. Michael Conforto tied the game with an RBI single in the bottom of the inning.Pittsburgh scored the go-ahead run in the fifth, aided by a Giants error. With Rodolfo Castro on first and one out, Jason Delay singled to left. The ball bounced past left fielder Mitch Haniger, allowing Castro to advance to third and Delay to second.Sean Manaea delivered a wild pitch, allowing Castro to score.Josh Palacios followed with a ground ball to first, but Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. threw Delay out at the plate. The call was challenged and confirmed upon review.Manae...

Aaron Judge hits 18th homer of season, Yankees beat Mariners 10-2

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:13:57 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Aaron Judge homered for the third time in two games, Anthony Volpe and Greg Allen also went deep and the New York Yankees stretched their winning streak to four with a 10-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.Judge hit a towering fly ball on the first pitch of the seventh inning from reliever Darren McCaughan that carried just enough to clear the fence in left-center field, even if it would not have been a homer at Yankee Stadium.It was the 18th of the season for Judge, who hit a pair of homers in the series opener on Monday night.While Judge hitting another homer will get the headlines, it was Volpe’s long ball that broke open the game. With two outs in the third inning, Seattle starter Logan Gilbert caught too much of the plate with a 1-2 slider and Volpe drove the pitch 413 feet for a three-run shot and a 6-0 lead. It was Volpe’s eighth homer of the season and snapped a 2-for-22 slide for the rookie.Allen, filling in for injured center fielder Harris...