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Twins agree to deal with relief pitcher Josh Staumont

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:42:00 GMT

The Twins made their first offseason addition to the major league roster on Wednesday, agreeing to a one-year deal with relief pitcher Josh Staumont.The 30-year-old right-hander comes to the Twins after having season-ending surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome over the summer, a procedure that major league pitchers have had mixed results coming back from.Prior to that, Staumont had a 5.40 earned-run average in 21 games for the Kansas City Royals. His season ended in June when he landed on the injured list with what was described as a neck strain at the time. In November, the Royals designated the once-shutdown reliever for assignment.While Staumont had a difficult 2022 and 2023 seasons, he was once one of the best relievers in the game earlier in his career, posting a 2.45 ERA across 26 innings in 2020 while striking out 13 batters per nine innings.A year later, in 2021, he had a 2.88 ERA in 65 2/3 innings, lowering his WHIP (walks and hits per innings pitched) to 1.066 and converti...

Gophers football: Five positions in transition and where U will keep looking in transfer portal

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:42:00 GMT

P.J. Fleck isn’t a busker on the street corner, but he’s recently been banging on three metaphorical buckets, hoping to make a rhythmic beat.Fleck points to three areas for roster development in modern college football: retention of current players, influx of high school recruits and additions via the NCAA transfer portal.“We’ve got to do a really good job of bringing people in that can make us better and retaining the best players and the best coaches,” the Gophers head coach told the Pioneer Press before Minnesota’s 30-24 win over Bowling Green in Tuesday’s Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit.Going into next season, the Gophers, thus far, have retained 15 of 16 returning starters, with starting quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis the only departure via the portal. The U was going to bring in competition at that position — whether Kaliakmanis was going to stay or not.Minnesota will say goodbye to only six senior starters, a group headlined by All-America safety Tyler Nubin, anch...

The Loop Fantasy Football Report Week 17: Finale will be a bit lighter on Vikings

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:42:00 GMT

Well, we’ve made it to the final week of the fantasy football season. But it looks like a couple of the Vikings’ standouts are not as fortunate.Star tight end T.J. Hockenson came out of last Sunday’s loss to Detroit with two torn knee ligaments. He’s done for the season.Rookie wideout Jordan Addison went down with an ankle injury, and he is considered questionable for the Vikings’ must-win game on Sunday night against Green Bay.They won’t be the only fantasy notables on the sideline. Here’s another list of the injured folk, along with some waiver prospects who you might have to grab in order to win your playoff matchups:— Running backs – Who’s questionable? Las Vegas’ Josh Jacobs, the Chiefs’ Isiah Pacheco, Dolphins TD leader Raheem Mostert, New England’s Rhamondre Stevenson, Washington’s Brian Robinson, Chicago’s D’Onta Foreman and the Colts’ Zack Moss.PLAN B: The Raiders’ Zamir White will be a popular waiver claim after his 145-yard game against the Chiefs. He faces the Colt...

American Red Cross aids four after fire in Cossayuna

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:42:00 GMT

COSSAYUNA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A structure fire broke out at a residence on Ferguson Road on Christmas Day. The occupants escaped with no injuries, but the structure was determined to be a total loss. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to the Cossayuna Volunteer Fire Department, the fire was reported shortly after 7 p.m. Responding units encountered a fully involved structure. Multiple vehicles were also reported to be on fire.Firefighters were on scene until 11 p.m. The Cossayuna Volunteer Fire Department says the cause of the fire appears to be accidental in nature. The four individuals impacted by the fire received emergency aid from volunteers of the Northeastern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross. Shelter, food, clothing, and financial assistance were provided to the individuals. Founder of South End Grocery Store arrested The Cossayuna Volunteer Fire Department was assisted by Argyle Fire, Argyle EMS, Greenwich Fir...

Bakery relocates from Manhattan to Hudson

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:42:00 GMT

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Baker Nora Allen opened Mel The Bakery on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in 2020. Now, she's moved her bakery upstate to 324 Warren Street in Hudson. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Allen told NEWS10 their building in Manhattan sold in the spring and they had been looking for a new location. Allen and her partner had been talking about moving out of the city for a while, she said."I found this location [in Hudson] and it checked so many boxes for the needs of our production," said Allen. Italian restaurant in Chatham permanently closes Allen focuses on baking naturally leavened sourdoughs with less common grains such as einkorn and poppy seeds. In February 2023, Allen was awarded a StarChefs New York City Rising Stars award.Mel The Bakery sells sourdough bread, croissants, pastries, sandwiches, tomato pie, focaccia, as well as other prepared foods and market items. The rye is milled in house and Allen uses ...

Lansingburgh Branch Library undergoing repairs

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:42:00 GMT

LANSINGBURGH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Lansingburgh Branch Library is currently undergoing several repairs due to severe damage caused by flooding and rain. Due to repairs needed to the roof, the Troy Public Library has made changes to the Lansingburgh Branch Library's pick-up and drop-off policies until they can reopen to the public. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The library will be moving their book drop over to the Main Library to be checked in. Those who have returned items to the Branch Library this week may still have them on their account shouldn't worry, and library staff will be checking them in starting Wednesday and through the next week with no additional fines to accrue. Patrons should be aware the book drop at the Branch Library has been closed and all returns must be made at another UHLS library location for the time being. Patrons looking to pick up an item from the library can do so at the Main Library as well. However, t...

Teen brothers fight over Christmas presents, shoot and kill sister, sheriff says

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:42:00 GMT

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Two teen brothers are facing charges after a family fight turned deadly on Christmas Eve in Largo, Florida, authorities said. Their adult sister died after their tempers flared. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said the 14- and 15-year-old brothers argued while Christmas shopping with the family on Sunday. According to the sheriff, the 15-year-old was jealous over the number of gifts their mother was buying for his younger brother.After leaving the store, the brothers, their mother, their 23-year-old sister, and her 10-month-old and 6-year-old sons headed to their grandmother's, so she could watch the children while the sister went to work, the sheriff said. While there, the 14-year-old allegedly pulled out his gun and threatened to shoot his brother in the head, authorities said. Argument over dog poop leads to deadly shooting in Tennessee: police According to invest...

Red Rocks broke concert and attendance records in 2023

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:42:00 GMT

Red Rocks Amphitheatre hosted a record 195 concerts and even more ticketed events from its foothills perch in Morrison in 2023, bringing 1.4 million attendees to the world-famous outdoor venue.Those numbers and others are included in a new “wrapped” report from the city-owned amphitheater, which also held 14 fitness events, nine high school graduations, six Film on the Rocks movie nights, and a handful of other bookings, according to the year-end report.“Each night, over 400 employees work hard to make sure you’re concert experience is magical,” officials wrote, adding: “Our top month for events was July, with 35 events!”The most popular food at the venue? Hot dogs, with a record 65,000 sold. That’s more than twice the number of the next most popular food items, with 31,700 tacos and 30,500 nachos (cheese cups weren’t far behind, with 25,000 sold).But the most “mind-blowing” numbers, according to the city, include bri...

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon away from team due to injuries from dog bite on Christmas

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:42:00 GMT

Aaron Gordon suffered lacerations to his face and hand from a dog bite on Christmas, according to a statement released by the Nuggets on Wednesday. He will be away from the team while he recovers for an unspecified amount of time.Gordon amassed 16 points and 10 rebounds on 7-of-10 shooting in Denver’s Christmas Day win over the Warriors.The Nuggets (22-10) were off Dec. 26 but held practice Wednesday at Ball Arena.Gordon is averaging 13.6 points and 6.9 rebounds per game this season, shooting 52.5% from the field and 25% from 3-point range. He has an 8.3 net rating in 28 games, having missed games due to a right heel strain earlier in the season.This story will be updated.Related ArticlesDenver Nuggets | Jamal Murray scores 28, Nikola Jokic sinks 18 free throws to lead Nuggets to Christmas Day win over Warriors Denver Nuggets | Reggie Jackson’s Colorado: A Palmer High legend shaped by snow ice cream, unforgettable highlights and lasting friends...

Opinion: Measles is back. Coloradans should be concerned.

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:42:00 GMT

It was only a matter of time. As pediatricians, we are concerned by the first measles case in Colorado since 2019. We have anxiously watched for three years as measles vaccination rates have fallen in our state while cases have risen around the world.Colorado was spared in 2019 during our nation’s largest measles outbreak in 30 years. However, 1 in 8 Coloradan kindergarteners are not fully vaccinated against measles today, and our state is overdue for an outbreak.Measles is extremely dangerous.Prior to safe and effective vaccines, measles was responsible for an estimated 48,000 hospitalizations, 1,000 cases of encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and 500 deaths every year in the United States.Measles is also highly infectious. After a contagious person leaves a room, the measles virus can float in the air and infect others for up to 2 hours.According to reports, the teenager who contracted measles spent significant time at DIA during a busy holiday travel season and visited several...