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Austin FC slashes roster, declines contract options for nine players

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:34 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC made a flurry of roster moves Friday as it tries to pick up the pieces after a disappointing 2023 season in which the club failed to make the postseason.The club picked up contract options for two players, reserve goalkeeper Damian Las and midfielder Dani Pereira, and declined contract options for nine players. Austin FC currently has 20 players on its roster.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersCharlie Asensio, Will Bruin, Sofiane Djeffal, Kipp Keller, Adam Lundkvist, Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez, Rodney Redes, Memo Rodriguez and Maxi Urruti all had their contract options declined. Players who had options declined and are at least 24 years old with five years of Major League Soccer service time are eligible for free agency. MLS' free agency period opens Dec. 13 and the 2024 MLS SuperDraft is Dec. 19. The MLS trade window opens Dec. 11.Alex Ring had his 2...

Twins tender all but two of their arbitration-eligible players

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:34 GMT

The Twins tendered contracts to all but two of their arbitration-eligible players ahead of Friday’s 7 p.m. deadline, notably Kyle Farmer and Willi Castro, veteran pieces of the team’s American League Central Division championship, and recent high draft picks Alexi Kirilloff and Ryan Jeffers.While some of the decisions weren’t much of decisions at all — as with Kirilloff and Jeffers — there were questions around other players, either because they were coming off of an injury-plagued season or because of salary. The Twins also tendered Caleb Thielbar, Jorge Alcala and Nick Gordon.Pitchers Jovani Moran and Ronny Henriquez were non-tendered but are expected to be re-signed to minor league deals.Farmer, perhaps, was the biggest question mark. The Twins have been highly complimentary of Farmer — both because of his play on the field and his presence in the clubhouse — since he arrived in Minnesota last year. But he’s due a projected $6.6 million in arbitration, per MLB Trade Rumors.That’s...

St. Paul police open homicide investigation after woman found dead in downtown apartment

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:34 GMT

St. Paul police are investigating a homicide in a downtown apartment building after a woman was found dead there Friday morning.After a 911 caller asked for a welfare check on the woman, fire department paramedics, followed by police officers, entered the apartment in the Press House building shortly after 9:30 a.m. Friday. They found the woman deceased with obvious signs of trauma on her body, police department spokesman Mike Ernster said Friday night.Officers summoned homicide detectives, who were still at the scene at 345 Cedar St. on Friday night.So far this year, police have been called to the Press House apartments 292 times. Ernster said that, in general, apartment buildings tend to have a higher number of police calls than the average St. Paul address, though he noted that the Press House “has had its challenges.”The apartment building previously housed the offices of the Pioneer Press before it underwent a conversion four years ago as income-restricted housing.P...

High school football playoffs: St. Thomas Academy rallies from 23-0 deficit to stun Alexandria in Class 5A semifinal

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:34 GMT

When St. Thomas Academy took over on offense with 7:48 left in the third quarter, its student section began to chant, “We can’t hear you.”“Why so quiet?” was the refrain a couple of minutes later when the Cadets took their first lead.St. Thomas Academy tight end Chase Young, center, celebrates with his teammates after defeating Alexandria Area 42-30 in a Class 5A semifinal game in the State Football Tournament at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Craig Lassig / Special to the Pioneer Press)Stunned, shellshocked or dazed may best describe the red-and-black clad Alexandria supporters at that point, many looking at a quiet ride back up Interstate 94.“Long drive home” was a brief Cadets student section chant late in Friday’s game.Down 23-0 in the second quarter, St. Thomas Academy scored 42 unanswered points to advance to the Class 5A championship with a 42-30 win over Alexandria inside U.S. Bank Stadium.“We knew that we had it in us to come back, have some good ...

Alleged attempted kidnapping did not happen in Hudson: police

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:34 GMT

This story has been updated as police later reported that a crime did not take place.HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A report of an attempted kidnapping in Hudson did not take place. Police said the misunderstanding was due to a language barrier. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police said the driver of a van saw a boy drop a jacket on the walking/bike path. The driver tried to tell the child about the jacket and made a hand gesture pointing to the rear of the vehicle. The driver had a strong accent, and the child believed the driver was instructing him to “get into the back” of the van.The case is now closed as no crime was committed.

Cardinals non-tender four players; Knizner, Hudson and others now free agents

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals have non-tendered four players, including two position players and two pitchers, ahead of Friday's deadline. A "non-tender" decision essentially means the Cardinals opt not to extend a contract offer to such players for the 2023 season while under team control, leading them to become free agents before the usual service time that would otherwise happen. Mizzou Football earns first Top-10 CFP rank in program history The Cardinals chose to non-tender four players. The most notable: Backup catcher Andrew Knizner, who has developed a strong rapport with pitchers and improved offensively despite limited playing time over the last few seasons. Pitchers Dakota Hudson and Jake Woodford and infielder/outfielder Juan Yepez, who came up with a big postseason home run in 2022, were also non-tendered. Knizner, Hudson, Woodford and Yepez all become free agents. The Cardinals active 40-man roster now stands at 36 out of a possible maximum of 40 players. Perha...

Broncos RB Samaje Perine has been unsung hero in Denver’s offense

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:34 GMT

The Broncos’ Monday Night Football win over the Buffalo will be remembered for quarterback Russell Wilson’s impossible touchdown pass to wideout Courtland Sutton, the defense forcing four turnovers and the Bills being penalized for having 12 men on the field during the final seconds of regulation.But running back Samaje Perine might’ve been the unsung hero.Denver was down by a point with 1:55 left in the fourth quarter when Wilson stepped up in a collapsing pocket. Perine turned his head to catch a shovel pass from Wilson before running down the field for an 18-yard gain, jump-starting the Broncos’ game-winning scoring drive.“It wasn’t scripted (or) a part of the play,” Perine told The Denver Post. “In a crunch-time situation, I was lucky enough to be in the right spot.”When the Broncos signed Perine in the offseason, they expected him to have a significant role in the passing game.Through nine games, Perine has been one of the Broncos’ most reliable receivers. He has 25 catch...

Sierra Madre hiker encounters bear and 2 cubs on trail

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:34 GMT

A jogger had a heart-stopping encounter with a black bear and two cubs on a narrow hiking trail in Sierra Madre earlier this month.The video was captured by a California fitness enthusiast on Nov. 8.It shows a black bear charging toward the woman with two young cubs following. The bears can be seen following her on the trail as she cautiously backs away, attempting to scare them off with loud roars."Went trail running and turned a blind corner to find a mother bear’s head about 5 inches from my waist and her cubs a few feet behind her," the woman told Storyful, a video licensing service.The woman told Storyful that the trail behind the bears split, with both paths leading down the mountain. She worked with another hiker she had encountered earlier to encourage the bears to take one trail while they safely went down the other.Sierra Madre, located in the San Gabriel Mountains, is well known for its trails and natural beauty and it attracts a wide swath of visitors. But many local pre...

Orange County woman was beaten to death with a fire extinguisher, prosecutors say

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:34 GMT

A Laguna Beach man arrested in the death of 27-year-old Tatum Goodwin used a fire extinguisher to kill her, prosecutors alleged in a new court filing on Friday.The body of Goodwin, who lived in San Clemente, was discovered on Nov. 12 by a construction worker in an alleyway off the 200 block of Ocean Avenue, near Carmelita’s restaurant where she worked.“Her body was under a chain link fence on a construction site and a sandbag had been placed on her head,” prosecutors revealed.Dino Rojas-Moreno, 26, of Laguna Hills was arrested on Wednesday and charged with Goodwin’s slaying. He worked as a bartender at Laguna Beach's Royal Hawaiian Fire Grill, according to the Orange County Register. Tatum Goodwin, 27, was found dead in Laguna Beach on Nov. 12, 2023. In Friday’s filing, the Orange County D.A.’s Office said Rojas-Moreno first approached Goodwin in a parking lot around 1 a.m. on Nov. 12 and assaulted her near her parked car.“Rojas-Moreno then forcefully dragged her to the rear of the ...

Camp Flog Gnaw Recap featuring Nardwuar, WILLOW, and DAISYWORLD

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:21:34 GMT

As the vibrant atmosphere of the Flog Gnaw Carnival unfolded with an array of booths, games, and amazing performances, we took the opportunity to delve into the memories of some of the talented artists who graced the stage. Each artist shared their experiences of meeting the visionary who founded the carnival, Tyler, The Creator.Amidst the bustling scene of booths, from Converse’s inflatable showcase to the NFL x Starter booth with its lively games and custom jacket embroidery, the festival buzzed with energy. The NFL booth even had an appearance of its famed Lombardi Trophy that goes to the winner of the Super Bowl each year. Carnival rides and games added an extra layer of excitement, creating the perfect backdrop for the remarkable performances that echoed through the air.Photo: NFLPerformances by artists like SZA, Kendrick Lamar & Baby Keem, Pink Pantheress, Earl Sweatshirt, and so many more rocked the massive parking lot of Dodger Stadium, transformed into a legitimat...