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Aaron Nola returns to Phillies on 7-year deal, AP source says

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:02:05 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aaron Nola is returning to the Philadelphia Phillies on a seven-year deal, according to a person familiar with the agreement.The person spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday on condition of anonymity because the deal is pending a physical. ESPN and others reported the right-hander’s contract is worth $172 million.He’s the first big-name starting pitcher to come off the board among this year’s free agents, a group including Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Sonny Gray, Jordan Montgomery and Eduardo Rodriguez.The 30-year-old Nola was a first-round draft pick by the Phillies in 2014, debuted with Philadelphia the next year and has been there his entire career. He’s been one of baseball’s most durable pitchers — a valuable commodity with the modern stress on big league bullpens. He also has postseason experience.Nola made at least 32 starts and pitched at least 180 2/3 innings in five of the last six years — the exception was the pan...

Kelce Bowl: Eagles’ Jason, Chiefs’ Travis the center of attention in a Super Bowl rematch

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:02:05 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Good luck going anywhere these days without hearing or seeing something that has to do with Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce or his younger brother, Travis Kelce, the star tight end of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.The former was recently dubbed one of the “Sexiest Men Alive” by “People” magazine. The latter is dating Grammy-winning superstar Taylor Swift. Together they host one of the hottest podcasts in America, lent their voices to a Philly-centric Christmas album, and have transcended the NFL to become pop culture icons in their own right.Even the matriarch of their family, Donna Kelce, has become an endorsement powerhouse over the past 12 months.“It’s been a whirlwind,” admitted Jason Kelce, who will try once more to beat Travis and the Chiefs for the first time when the Eagles visit Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night for a rematch of the Super Bowl. “It kind of started last year with the podcast and everything, and I ...

Barkov won’t play Monday, will be listed as day to day with hurt knee, Panthers say

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:02:05 GMT

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov escaped major injury in a knee-to-knee collision and is being listed by the Florida Panthers as day to day, a relieved coach Paul Maurice said Sunday.Barkov was hurt when he was hit by Anaheim’s Jackson LaCombe on Friday night in what became a 2-1 win for the Panthers. LaCombe initially was assessed a 5-minute major after the play; the penalty was downgraded to a 2-minute minor for tripping after review.Barkov needed help getting off the ice and immediately went to the locker room area for evaluation. The Panthers were off Saturday, then returned to the ice for practice Sunday. Barkov won’t play Monday when the Panthers open a three-game homestand against Edmonton.“We got lucky,” Maurice said.There were some indications Friday night that Barkov hadn’t been seriously injured; he was walking around postgame, which the Panthers took as a good sign. Still, the official sigh of relief didn’t come until the team returned home Saturd...

The Adult Survivors Act launched over 2,500 sex abuse suits. Now, it’s expiring

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:02:05 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — For a year, a special New York law has cleared the way for a wave of headline-grabbing lawsuits against famous men accused of sexual misconduct, including former President Donald Trump, hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and the comedian and actor Russell Brand.But when the Adult Survivors Act expires after Thanksgiving, it also will have led to a multitude of legal claims by women who say they were sexually abused while serving time in the New York’s prisons and jails.More than 2,500 lawsuits have been filed so far under the law, which created a year-long suspension of the usual time limit to sue over an alleged sexual assault.Some of those lawsuits have targeted employers, or institutions such as hospitals, accused of failing to do enough to stop abuse by doctors or other workers. The large majority, though, have been filed against the state, New York City and local counties and involve allegations of abuse at state prisons and local jail systems.Survivors ...

Travis Head stars for Australia in Cricket World Cup final with diving catch and match-winning 137

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:02:05 GMT

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — His diving catch to remove Rohit Sharma quietened the heavily pro-Indian crowd.His match-winning knock of 137 silenced them completely.Sunday’s Cricket World Cup final belonged to Travis Head, the modest, moustache-wearing Australian who started the tournament sidelined by a broken left hand and ended it getting hugged and slapped on the back by jubilant teammates as he walked off the field soaked in sweat following his player-of-the-match display in the 132,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium.“To be able to do that on the biggest stage, in front of a full house, under all that pressure,” Head said, “is something I’ll be able to look back on later in my life.”He’s compiling quite the list of star performances. Just in the last five months, he has been player of the match in the World Test Championship final (also against India), a World Cup semifinal and now in the final itself.Sunday was the best of the lot, becoming only the third Australia...

Fear and gloating about U.S. at top democracy gathering

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:02:05 GMT

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — President Joe Biden is confident the United States can handle a world on fire. The reaction from dignitaries at a major international democracy forum: It’s too early to call.Diplomats, officials and military leaders gathered at the annual Halifax International Security Forum this weekend to rally the world’s democracies against autocratic forces. This year’s conference centered around the idea that Ukraine’s victory against Russia would make it easier for Israel to defeat Hamas and signal to Beijing that Washington backs its friends.That put American resolve in the spotlight, as questions about the Biden administration’s ability to stay the course swirled in public panel discussions and hallway conversations.Fear persists that Israel’s forceful retaliation, and what comes next in Gaza, will distract the U.S. from Kyiv’s needs. Biden is grappling with a funding fight at home, where Democrats express skepticism at more support for Israel while Republic...

Bruins’ Milan Lucic charged with assault and battery

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:02:05 GMT

Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic is scheduled to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court early this week facing an assault charge, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office.Lucic, 35, is charged with assault and battery on a family or household member with his arraignment taking place on either Monday or Tuesday, officials told the Herald. The Bruins announced that the forward will be taking “an indefinite leave of absence” in a statement where the team offered their aid.“The Boston Bruins are aware of an incident involving Milan Lucic Friday evening. Milan is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team. The organization takes these matters very seriously, and will work with the Lucic family to provide any support and assistance they may need. We will have no further comment at this time.”Lucic had spent eight years on the Bruins before a trade to Los Angeles marked the start of an eight-year departure from the team. He re-signed with the Bruins earlier th...

A look San Diego County's 48-hour rainfall totals following a 'tropical moisture plum'

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:02:05 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- It was a wet morning for many across San Diego County Sunday as a "tropical moisture plum," also known as an atmospheric river, lifted northward.Just how much rain has the region seen over the past couple of days?The National Weather Service released its two-day precipitation totals as of 7:32 a.m. Sunday, and here's a look at those results: CSI San Diego: What it takes to be a criminalist in America’s Finest City *Note: Rainfall amounts were collected at NWS stations across the county.North County areasJulian0.31 inchesPoway0.23 inchesOceanside0.08 inchesRamona0.06 inchesEscondido0.06 inchesVista0.04 inchesEncinitas0.04 inchesCarlsbad0.03 inchesEl Camino Del Norte0.03 inchesSan Onofre0.02 inchesSan Marcos0.02 inches(NWS measurements)San Diego areasMiramar0.31 inchesKearney Mesa0.30 inchesFashion Valley0.21 inchesMontgomery Field0.19 inchesChula Vista0.18 inchesPoint Loma0.12 inchesBrown Field0.10 inches(NWS measurements) It’s the first El Niño winter in 5 years. Wh...

Mother of teen killed during a traffic stop in France leads a protest against officer’s release

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:02:05 GMT

NANTERRE, France (AP) — The mother of a 17-year-old who was killed during a traffic stop in France led a protest Sunday to call for justice after after the police officer suspected in the fatal shooting of her son was released from custody pending further investigation.The death of Nahel Merzouk June touched off rioting around the country that highlighted anger over police violence, poverty and discrimination against people with immigrant backgrounds. Merzouk was of North African origin.A few hundred people rallied Sunday at the site where he was killed, Nelson Mandela Square in the Paris suburb of Nanterre. Police vans lined nearby streets. Shouts briefly erupted when objects were thrown at police, but the gathering was overall peaceful.The late teenager’s mother, Mounia, choked with emotion as she described missing her son. She led the group in chants of ‘’Justice for Nahel.”Those in the crowd included people who have experienced police violence, such as music producer...

Rogers, union representing striking workers in Metro Vancouver reach tentative deal

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:02:05 GMT

Rogers Communications Inc. has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing nearly 300 striking workers in Metro Vancouver after contract talks broke down and the company issued a lock-out notice earlier this month.A statement from Rogers spokesman Cam Gordon says the company is pleased to have reached a tentative agreement, adding the goal “has always been to achieve a negotiated settlement that meets the needs of our employees and our customers.”Representatives of United Steelworkers Local 1944 Unit 60 have not responded to multiple requests to confirm the tentative deal this weekend.Rogers had issued the lock-out notice shortly after the union announced plans for a series of rotating strikes among former Shaw technicians in B.C.’s Lower Mainland.At the time, the union said it issued the 72-hour strike notice after rejecting a proposal from the company it described as “a shameful attack on our members, their families and the communities Rogers ...