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Golden Gate Fields racetrack in East Bay to close this fall

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:48 GMT

In another blow to the Bay Area sporting scene, Golden Gate Fields will permanently close at the end of the season in December.The closure of the Albany-based horse track, which opened in 1941, will leave Northern California without a major track. Bay Meadows, the San Mateo-based track that opened in 1934, closed in 2008.Like the Raiders and presumably the A’s, horseracing in the Bay Area will exist only in history.The Stronach Group, which owns Golden Gate Fields, said Sunday it will “double down” on its racing at Santa Anita and training at San Luis Rey Downs.“We believe that the future of success of racing depends on a business model that encourages investment in Southern California, one of North America’s premier racing circuits,” said Belinda Stronach, chief executive and president of the group that has owned the track since 2011.Golden Gate has come under scrutiny from animal-rights activists lately, although it’s not likely that it pl...

Steph Curry sinks 18-foot eagle putt for improbable Tahoe tournament win

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:48 GMT

Steph Curry one-upped himself on Sunday.  A day after his iconic ace, he sank a final-hole, 18-foot eagle putt to capture the American Century Championship title in dramatic fashion.Needing to make the long-shot putt on the 18th green to win, the Warriors star did what he seemingly always does in the clutch – he delivered. And he did it in style, turning away to begin his wild celebration even before the ball landed in the cup.STEPH CURRY WITH THE CLUTCH EAGLE ON THE 18TH HOLE TO WIN THE AMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIP pic.twitter.com/in7jCsUTkk— Guru (@DrGuru_) July 16, 2023Curry sprinted toward the gallery at Edgewood Tahoe Resort, stopping to hug his wife Ayesha and then triumphantly picking up his son Canon as the crowd roared its approval.For Curry, winning the popular tournament in Stateline, Nev., on Sunday was a dream come true. Heading into the 18th hole, he trailed former tennis star Mardy Fish by 3 points in the modified Stableford scoring system, meaning he needed t...

Manassas man killed by ‘neglectful discharge’ of handgun, suspect charged with manslaughter

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:48 GMT

A man in Prince William County is facing involuntary manslaughter charges after a handgun was “neglectfully discharged” at a private home in Manassas, according to police.Early Saturday evening, 21-year-Reynaldo Jesus Villalobos Hernandez was passing around a handgun with two acquaintances at a home in the 8300 block of Scotland Loop, when one of his acquaintances “neglectfully discharged the handgun,” striking Hernandez in the chest, officials said in a news release.Officers responding to the shooting arrived at the scene around 6:26 p.m. and provided first aid to the victim before he was transported to the hospital. He died a short time later, according to police. No other injuries were reported.Police have identified 27-year-old Daniel Villalobos Marquez of Manassas as the suspect in the shooting. Marquez was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter on Sunday. He is currently being held without bond.Source

Schwarber hits 25th homer and winning sacrifice fly in 12th as Phillies beat Padres 7-6

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:48 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit his 25th home run and ended the game with a 12th-inning sacrifice fly, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 7-6 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday.The defending NL champions won three games in a row over the Padres on the heels of a three-game losing skid, including a series-opening loss to San Diego to start the second half. The Padres, who lost in the NLCS to the Phillies last fall, dropped to 44-50, including 19-27 on the road.Philadelphia (51-42) overcame a 3-0 deficit, then wasted a 5-3 lead when pinch-hitter Fernando Tatis Jr. had a two-run single in the eighth off Gregory Soto. Juan Soto hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th against Matt Strahm, but Bryce Harper hit a two-out tying single off Josh Hader in the bottom half.“A really good pitcher and a really good hitter, and Harp got the best of things in this round,” Phillies starter Zack Wheeler said. “It’s what you expect of your big guy.”With automatic runner Edmundo Sosa on second base ...

Guillorme delivers in a pinch as the Mets edge the Dodgers 2-1 in 10 following Scherzer’s gem

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:48 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — After failing to get a bunt down, pinch-hitter Luis Guillorme doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning to give the New York Mets a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.Max Scherzer held the NL West leaders to one hit in seven shutout innings, and New York stopped the Dodgers’ six-game winning streak. Brandon Nimmo had an RBI groundout as the Mets snapped a four-game skid with their first victory since the All-Star break.David Robertson (4-2) pitched two scoreless innings in his first outing since July 7. He stranded a runner at third in the 10th with the help of a nice play by shortstop Francisco Lindor.Nick Robertson (0-1) took the loss on his 25th birthday.With automatic runner Brett Baty at second, Guillorme was sent up leading off the bottom of the 10th and fouled off two bunt attempts trying to advance him. Los Angeles left its corner infielders in with the count 0-2, however, and Guillorme grounded the next pitch just inside first bas...

“Crisis absoluta”: bomberos abandonan el Servicio Forestal por mejores condiciones laborales

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:48 GMT

LOS ÁNGELES, California — Miles de bomberos forestales federales podrían abandonar su trabajo si el Congreso no aprueba un aumento salarial permanente, advirtieron funcionarios y defensores en medio de un verano ya abrasador que podría provocar una explosión de incendios forestales más adelante en el año.Del 30% al 50% de los aproximadamente 11,000 bomberos que combaten los incendios forestales en millones de acres de tierra administrados por el Servicio Forestal de EEUU podrían renunciar en las próximas temporadas sin una solución a largo plazo para los salarios persistentemente bajos y los escasos beneficios, según la Federación Nacional de Trabajadores Federales.“Esta es una crisis absoluta”, dijo Max Alonzo, un organizador de la federación. “La mayoría de las personas que conozco ya tienen sus solicitudes para otros trabajos y solo están esperando”. La situación se ha vuelto tan grave que el Bosque Nacional San Bernardino en el sur de California vio 42 renuncias en 48 horas en m...

McIlroy wins Scottish Open for confidence boost going to British

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:48 GMT

GULLANE, Scotland (AP) — Rory McIlroy birdied the last two holes in whipping wind Sunday for a 2-under 68 to win the Genesis Scottish Open, his first victory on Scottish soil, and take a load of confidence into the final major of the year.McIlroy birdied the par-3 17th from 4 feet to tie Robert MacIntyre, then hit what he called his best shot of the year, a 2-iron into the wind to 10 feet for a final birdie.It was a heartbreaker for MacIntyre, who was trying to win his national open and delivered a class shot of his own. MacIntyre hammered a 3-wood from the rough on the 18th hole at The Renaissance Club to 4 feet, pumping both fists when it dropped for a 64.The victory came at an ideal time. McIlroy heads south to Royal Liverpool for the British Open, where he tries to end his nine-year drought in the majors. McIlroy won the claret jug the last time The Open was played at Royal Liverpool in 2014.McIlroy finished at 15-under 265 and moved past Jon Rahm to No. 2 in the world.Scottie S...

Rep. Spanberger looks to raise awareness for ‘atomic veterans’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:48 GMT

A mushroom cloud over Trinity, seconds after detonation. (Courtesy Wikimedia Commons, United States Department of Energy) A mushroom cloud over Trinity, seconds after detonation. (Courtesy Wikimedia Commons, United States Department of Energy) This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is looking to call attention to Atomic Veterans Day today, July 16, marking the 78th anniversary of the world’s first nuclear device detonation.“In the wake of that first flash, thousands of servicemembers and personnel participated in nuclear tests,” Spanberger, of Virginia’s 7th District,...

Stephen Curry closes with eagle, wins American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:48 GMT

STATELINE, Nev. (AP) — Stephen Curry made an 18-foot putt for eagle on the final hole to win the American Century Championship on Sunday, his first title in the celebrity tournament.Curry, the Golden State Warriors star who made a hole-in-one on Saturday, topped it with his closing eagle on the par-5 18th hole at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on the shores of Lake Tahoe. After the putt dropped, he tossed his hat into the air and ran into the arms of his wife, Ayesha.“I don’t do this for a living, so it’s something you dream about,” Curry said. “I’ve been playing in this tournament for almost a decade and now I’ve got some hardware to show for it. It’s pretty special.”The eagle was good for six points under a version of the modified Stableford scoring system. Players receive three points for a birdie, one point for a par and minus-2 points for a double bogey or worse.Curry finished with 75 points, two ahead of runner-up Mardy Fish, a former pro tennis player who won this event in 2020. ...

CNBC: esto es lo mejor de vivir en EEUU, según los expatriados

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:45:48 GMT

Es posible que Estados Unidos no sea el mejor destino para que los expatriados vivan y trabajen en el extranjero, pero se destaca de una manera importante: sus oportunidades profesionales.EEUU ocupa un lugar destacado en general en su índice de trabajo en el extranjero, según el último informe “Expat Insider” de Internations, la comunidad global para personas que viven y trabajan en el extranjero.EEUU ocupa el puesto número 1 tanto en el mercado laboral local como en las perspectivas de carrera personal, y el número 7 en cultura laboral y satisfacción.El país en general ocupa el puesto 30 entre 53 destinos como un buen lugar para los expatriados, y el 72 % de los expatriados en los EEUU dicen que están contentos con la vida, a la par del promedio mundial. Así va la extradición de Caro Quintero, responsable del asesinato del agente Enrique Camarena Por qué cerraron la investigación por la cocaína encontrada en la Casa Blanca ...