Cubs hammer A’s bullpen in 12-2 win for 3-game sweep

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:07:42 GMT

Cubs hammer A’s bullpen in 12-2 win for 3-game sweep OAKLAND, Cailif. (AP) — Dansby Swanson scored the tiebreaking run standing up on an infield grounder to spark a four-run sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs reached Oakland’s bullpen for 10 runs in a 12-2 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday that completed a three-game sweep.“We’re just playing good team baseball up and down the lineup with different guys getting hits,” Cubs manager David Ross said. “A really nice road trip. Guys took care of business here. Up and down the lineup, guys are locked in.”The A’s have lost seven straight and at 3-16 are mired in their poorest 19-game start since the 1951 Philadelphia A’s.Eric Hosmer hit his first home run since last July 29 for San Diego, Patrick Wisdom had a two-run triple and Nico Hoerner added three hits for the Cubs. Luis Torrens drove in two runs with a bases-loaded double in the ninth.Justin Steele (3-0) struck out five in six innings, allowing two runs — one earned — and four hits. The left-hander, who won four games...

Arrestan al sospechoso de asesinar a tiros a un hombre en el condado Prince George’s

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:07:42 GMT

Arrestan al sospechoso de asesinar a tiros a un hombre en el condado Prince George’s La policía del condado Prince George’s arrestó al sospechoso de un tiroteo mortal en un condominio de Hyattsville la semana pasada, y ahora los familiares de los hermanos atacados a balas exigen justicia. Alex Quinteros, de 24 años y residente de Takoma Park, fue arrestado por ser el presunto autor del tiroteo el 14 de abril en un conjunto residencial. Enfrenta cargos de asesinato en primer y segundo grado, intento de asesinato, robo y cargos relacionados. Las víctimas eran hermanos, y uno de ellos, Rudy Pérez, falleció en el lugar. “No hubo ningún intercambio de palabras. El tipo los estaba esperando–por equivocación, por intento de robo…no le sabría decir, porque en lo personal, no tenemos enemigos”, relató un familiar que no quiso dar su nombre.Según su relato, las víctimas venían del trabajo en el área de la construcción al momento del incidente. Se separaron cuando ingresaron al edificio y allí fue cuando Rudy Pérez fue atacado mientras su hermano abría la puerta...

¿Cómo saber si la DIAN en Colombia me tiene que devolver saldo a favor y cuándo me llega?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:07:42 GMT

¿Cómo saber si la DIAN en Colombia me tiene que devolver saldo a favor y cuándo me llega? (CNN Español) — La temporada de declaración y pago del impuesto de renta para las personas naturales en Colombia empieza el 9 de agosto y termina el 19 de octubre de 2023, según el calendario de la Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN).No todos los colombianos están obligados a hacerlo —todo depende de su situación financiera— pero si es tu caso, una vez que presentes la declaración ante la DIAN y realices los pagos correspondientes, te preguntarás si se generó un saldo a favor.Cómo declarar la renta en Colombia en la DIAN: link, requisitos, documentos, montos y másEl saldo a favor es el dinero que te queda debiendo la DIAN luego de haber pagado tus impuestos, en este caso la declaración de renta, lo que quiere decir que pagaste más de lo que debías, explica la agencia tributaria.¿Cómo saber si tengo saldo a favor en la DIAN?El saldo a favor, en caso de tenerlo, se genera por las retenciones que se realizan a los contribuyentes durante el año o, en algunos casos, ...

Bucks’ betting odds drop with Giannis still sidelined

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:07:42 GMT

Bucks’ betting odds drop with Giannis still sidelined LAS VEGAS (AP) — The back injury to Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the Miami Heat affected the betting markets.At Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, the Bucks went from a favorite in the minus-450 to minus-500 range to minus-300, according to sportsbook director Chuck Esposito. At minus-300, a bettor would need to wager $300 to win $100.The Bucks lost Sunday’s best-of-seven series opener 130-117.Antetokounmpo had hoped to return for Game 2 on Wednesday night. He was upgraded from doubtful to questionable earlier in the day, but then ruled out shortly before game time.Red Rock had Milwaukee as an 8-point favorite when it appeared Antetokounmpo would play, but the announcement of his absence dropped the number to 6.FanDuel Sportsbook listed Milwaukee as an 8 1/2-point favorite 2 1/2 hours before game time, with the Bucks a minus-300 favorite to win the series. Those numbers after the announcement Antetokounmpo woul...

Short, tight Grange set for LIV Golf’s 1st trip Down Under

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:07:42 GMT

Short, tight Grange set for LIV Golf’s 1st trip Down Under BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau reckon they’ll have to tone down their big-hitting ways when LIV Golf makes its first appearance in Australia at the relatively short Grange Golf Club course beginning Friday in Adelaide.Both Johnson and DeChambeau said precision will be more important than distance on the par-72 course which measures 6,946 yards (6,351 meters). The Grange is one of several top courses — Royal Adelaide and Kooyonga included — in the South Australian state capital.“Shorter (hitting) players do have an advantage,” DeChambeau told Australian Associated Press. “I have to lay back a lot of the times, I can’t just blow it out there . . . it kind of puts me more in a box, which is fine. I’ve just got to have good wedging and putt it really well.”On the LIV Tour, Johnson’s average driving distance is 321.4 yards and DeChambeau’s is just 0.2 yards behind that.“A course like this . . . you have just got to hit it in the fairway,” John...

Kings fans told to keep cowbells home for Game 3 at Warriors

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:07:42 GMT

Kings fans told to keep cowbells home for Game 3 at Warriors SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Sacramento Kings making the drive to San Francisco for Game 3 of their playoff series against the Golden State Warriors should keep their cowbells at home.The Kings warned their fans that cowbells aren’t permitted at the Warriors home at the Chase Center and fans trying to bring them in will be forced to leave them at the outdoor bag check location.Cowbells have been prevalent at Kings games ever since former Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson called Sacramento a “cow town” two decades ago, leading to fans bringing the noisemakers to games during showdowns with the Lakers.The Kings are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2006. There were some cowbells at their home games at the Golden 1 Center for Games 1 and 2, though not nearly as many as during the heyday of the 2002 Western Conference Finals against the Lakers.Kings fans going to a watch party at the arena in Sacramento will be able to bring cowbells. ___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA ...

Montana Republicans want censure while misgendering lawmaker

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:07:42 GMT

Montana Republicans want censure while misgendering lawmaker HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A group of conservative Republican lawmakers in Montana deliberately misgendered a transgender colleague in demanding that she be censored for language she used on the floor while speaking against a bill that would ban gender-affirming medical care for children.The Montana Freedom Caucus posted its demand on Twitter Tuesday evening — on letterhead bearing the names of 21 lawmakers — arguing that Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr should be punished “for trying to shame the Montana legislative body and by using inappropriate and uncalled-for language during a floor debate.” The caucus called for a “commitment to civil discourse,” while misgendering Zephyr in the same sentence. The caucus also misgendered Zephyr in the Tweet. “It is disheartening that the Montana Freedom Caucus would stoop so low as to misgender me in their letter, further demonstrating their disregard for the dignity and humanity of transgender individuals,” Zephyr said in a statement Wednesday. “Their...

Assault weapons bill could be limited to bump stocks

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:07:42 GMT

Assault weapons bill could be limited to bump stocks DENVER (KDVR) — It's proposed legislation that's drawing plenty of comment from people across the state. Lawmakers say hundreds of people signed up to speak on the bill originally designed to prohibit the sale of so-called "assault weapons" in Colorado. No charges in bus death, despite dash camera video The proposal has changed throughout the course of this legislative session. The current bill could be set for some major morphing before it leaves committee Wednesday night. Lawmakers were still set to hear several hours of debate, but the bill sponsor told fellow committee members that there could be big changes coming."It is my belief that there isn't any longer a path for an intact (House Bill) 1230 to leave this committee and get to the floor," said Rep. Elisabeth Epps, House sponsor of the bill.Assault weapon ban proposal has seen changesHB 23-1230 has seen its share of changes this year at the state Capitol. A draft proposal of the bill at the start of the session had another...

Rockies have lowest attendance in 10 years at regular home game

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:07:42 GMT

Rockies have lowest attendance in 10 years at regular home game DENVER (KDVR) -- The Colorado Rockies lost an eighth-straight game Wednesday in front of the smallest crowd at Coors Field in a decade, outside of games with attendance restrictions.There were 18,511 people in attendance as the Rockies fell 14-3 to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The stands had not been that empty since April 18, 2013, when the crowd was 18,341. That was also the last time attendance was below 19,000.These attendance records are excluding games played during COVID restrictions in 2020 and 2021. No regular-season games had in-person fans in the 2020 season. In 2021, Coors Field attendance was first capped at 21,363 fans, then later at 35,101, before full-capacity crowds of 50,144 were allowed in June. Broncos among most popular franchises in North America, Rockies the least The game on April 18, 2013, was one of the coldest in MLB history, with a temperature of 28 degrees at first pitch. The coldest home game in Rockies history was a few days later on April 23, 2013, when ...

Department of health warns residents and visitors about mosquitoes coming to South Florida

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:07:42 GMT

Department of health warns residents and visitors about mosquitoes coming to South Florida Florida residents and visitors are being reminded to prepare for incoming mosquitoes. People in Broward County are spraying themselves with repellent. The Department of Health is asking residents and visitors to prevent mosquito breeding and illness by draining standing water, covering skin with repellent and covering doors and windows with screens.