Earthquakes add forward Akinola on loan from Toronto

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:29:57 GMT

Earthquakes add forward Akinola on loan from Toronto The Earthquakes fortified their roster Tuesday by adding forward Ayo Akinola for the stretch run of the season.Akinola, 23, arrives from Toronto FC via loan for the rest of the season in exchange for a 2023 international player roster slot. The Quakes will have the option to buy the rest of Akinola’s contract — which runs through 2024 — after the season.The deal appears to be a move aimed at solidifying a playoff spot for the Quakes, who currently sit in sixth place in the Western Conference with 32 points. The Leagues Cup competition began Sunday with a 2-0 loss to Portland, and they play Liga MX’s Tigres on Sunday in the group stage. They resume MLS season play Aug. 20 against Vancouver.Akinola is a “dynamic attacker with the strength, pace and finishing ability to impact any match,” Earthquakes GM Chris Leitch said in the team’s statement announcing the move.The forward has appeared in 14 games in 2023, starting four games, and has taken ...

If not Shohei, then who? 10 non-Ohtani trade targets that could upgrade SF Giants’ roster

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:29:57 GMT

If not Shohei, then who? 10 non-Ohtani trade targets that could upgrade SF Giants’ roster Will they or won’t they?It’s the question that will dominate baseball for the next week leading up to next Tuesday’s 3 p.m. PT trade deadline.If the Angels are willing to trade Shohei Ohtani, the Giants should exhaust every organizational resource available to make that deal happen. He’s doing things the game has never seen before, instantly adds an ace and a middle-of-the-order bat to any contender and, with international television rights and advertising, is a cash cow.For those reasons, Ohtani likely isn’t going anywhere.The Angels’ postseason odds are slim (13.6% per FanGraphs), but they are still closer to playoff position this late into the season than any time since they signed Ohtani.That means the Giants will likely have to wait until this offseason, when 30 teams will commence in the free-agent pursuit of a lifetime, expected to end in the richest contract ever signed by an athlete in any of North America’s four major pro sports le...

Man, four minors arrested after San Jose home invasion, attempted homicide

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:29:57 GMT

Man, four minors arrested after San Jose home invasion, attempted homicide (KRON) -- A man and four minors were arrested after a home invasion that left a victim with a gunshot wound, the San Jose Police Department said. One-alarm fire sparks at Pier 28 along the Embarcadero The home invasion happened on June 11. Police were called to a home invasion and attempted homicide on the 100 block of Bendorf Drive. A victim at the home was shot during the crime; they were taken to a local hospital and later stabilized. Robbery Unit Detectives with SJPD identified 20-year-old Evan Haley and four minors as suspects in the robbery. The detectives obtained search warrants for each of their residences. Inside their homes, police found five handguns including one ghost gun and four unregistered firearms. Extended magazines, drum magazines and hundreds of rounds of ammunition were also found in the searches. Police located Haley on July 18 in Santa Clara, and he was arrested and booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail for charges of home invasion and attempted homici...

43-year-old man goes missing in Monterey

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:29:57 GMT

43-year-old man goes missing in Monterey (KRON) -- Several agencies are searching for a missing man in Monterey on Tuesday, the Monterey Police Department said. One-alarm fire sparks along the Embarcadero near Pier 28 Salvatore Lucido, 43, of Monterey walked away from his home on David Avenue. Lucido suffers from seizures, police said. MPD is collaborating with the Monterey County Sheriff's Office, Pacific Grove Police Department, CalFire, Monterey Community Emergency Response Team and Pebble Beach employees in the search. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Drones from various agencies have also been sent out to assist in the search. Anyone who has seen Lucido is asked to call 831-646-3914.

Two arrested for Marin County smash-and-grab vehicle robbery, following investigation

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:29:57 GMT

Two arrested for Marin County smash-and-grab vehicle robbery, following investigation (KRON) -- Two robbery suspects who attempted a smash-and-grab on a vehicle stopped at a traffic light were arrested following a three-month investigation, the Marin County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.Marin County deputies responded to the initial incident on April 20 at around 8:30 a.m. They were dispatched to the intersection of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and La Cuesta Drive in Greenbrae on an armed robbery report. Suspect who stole $2K of merchandise from Cupertino Target arrested The victim, police said, was sitting in their vehicle at the red light when their rear window was shattered. The victim was shocked to see a suspect at the rear window, taking their belongings through the broken window. Reacting quickly, the victim reversed the vehicle into the suspect.The suspect sustained injuries but managed to get into a get-away vehicle and flee. Deputies launched a three-month investigation that involved serving several search warrants. Neighboring agencies including the Berke...

Man rescued near McCovey Cove after falling into SF Bay

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:29:57 GMT

Man rescued near McCovey Cove after falling into SF Bay SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A man who fell into the water near McCovey Cove Tuesday morning was successfully rescued, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. The man was in the water clinging to a pier, according to SFFD.Rescue units were dispatched shortly after 6 a.m. and situation was resolved by 7 a.m. Carjacking reported in area right before car flew off Sanchez Street Stairs in SF The man reportedly looked over the rail and fell into the water, where he remained for about 10 minutes. He was located in the cove near Lefty O'Doul Bridge. Two SFFD units were assisted by the San Francisco Police Department in the resuce.The man, who has not been identified, was evaluated and transported to the hospital for observation. He will be OK, firefighters said.

Belgian media say a jury has found 6 people guilty of terrorist murder for extremist attacks in Brussels in 2016

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:29:57 GMT

Belgian media say a jury has found 6 people guilty of terrorist murder for extremist attacks in Brussels in 2016 BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian media say a jury has found 6 people guilty of terrorist murder for extremist attacks in Brussels in 2016.Source

Los Angeles takes on Indiana, seeks to break 8-game skid

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:29:57 GMT

Los Angeles takes on Indiana, seeks to break 8-game skid Indiana Fever (6-16, 4-9 Eastern Conference) at Los Angeles Sparks (7-15, 6-10 Western Conference)Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Sparks -4.5; over/under is 165.5BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles looks to stop its eight-game losing streak when the Sparks take on Indiana.The Sparks are 5-6 in home games. Los Angeles ranks seventh in the WNBA giving up 82.5 points per game while holding opponents to 46.5% shooting.The Fever have gone 5-9 away from home. Indiana ranks fourth in the WNBA scoring 38.7 points per game in the paint led by Aliyah Boston averaging 10.7.The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.TOP PERFORMERS: Nneka Ogwumike is averaging 19.6 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals for the Sparks. Jordin Canada is averaging 10.8 points over the last 10 games for Los Angeles.NaLyssa Smith is averaging 15.6 points and 9.7 rebounds for the Fever. Kelsey Mitchell is averaging 14.8 points and 1.4 rebounds while shooting 38.6% over...

Bonner leads Connecticut against Dallas after 20-point outing

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:29:57 GMT

Bonner leads Connecticut against Dallas after 20-point outing Connecticut Sun (17-6, 10-3 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (13-9, 8-5 Western Conference)Arlington, Texas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Wings -3.5; over/under is 166.5BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut visits the Dallas Wings after DeWanna Bonner scored 20 points in the Sun’s 86-78 victory over the Atlanta Dream.The Wings have gone 8-2 at home. Dallas is third in the Western Conference with 19.6 assists per game led by Arike Ogunbowale averaging 4.7.The Sun are 9-3 on the road. Connecticut is 1-0 in games decided by less than 4 points.The teams square off for the second time this season. The Sun won 80-74 in the last meeting on June 4. Bonner led the Sun with 22 points, and Satou Sabally led the Wings with 26 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Ogunbowale is averaging 21.9 points, 4.7 assists and 1.8 steals for the Wings. Natasha Howard is averaging 20.2 points over the last 10 games for Dallas.Tiffany Hayes is averaging 11 points for the Sun. Bonner is averaging 18.5 points...

Howard leads Atlanta against Phoenix after 22-point game

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:29:57 GMT

Howard leads Atlanta against Phoenix after 22-point game Phoenix Mercury (6-16, 2-11 Western Conference) at Atlanta Dream (12-10, 7-7 Eastern Conference)College Park, Georgia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Dream -6.5; over/under is 164.5BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta takes on the Phoenix Mercury after Rhyne Howard scored 22 points in the Atlanta Dream’s 86-78 loss to the Connecticut Sun.The Dream have gone 5-6 in home games. Atlanta ranks third in the Eastern Conference with 8.6 offensive rebounds per game led by Cheyenne Parker averaging 2.6.The Mercury have gone 1-10 away from home. Phoenix is second in the Western Conference with 19.7 assists per game led by Sug Sutton averaging 4.9.The Dream and Mercury match up Tuesday for the first time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Howard is scoring 19.0 points per game and averaging 4.6 rebounds for the Dream. Allisha Gray is averaging 17.9 points and 4.6 rebounds over the last 10 games for Atlanta.Sutton is averaging 8.6 points and 4.9 assists for the Mercury. Brittney Griner is aver...