The most innings Nestor Cortes Jr. has ever thrown in a big league season is 93. Entering Sunday’ s start against the Astros, two of Cortes’ previous three outings lasted just 4.1 innings, and he gave up four earned runs and multiple homers in both of them. “He made some mistakes,” Boone said of Cortes’ relatively rough days in Minnesota and Tampa Bay.“ Probably just a little...
Nick Fortes crushed an Adam Ottavino slider for a walk-off homer as the Marlins sent the Mets back to Queens with a 3-2 loss Sunday afternoon. The Mets, who got a strong outing from David Peterson and a solo shot from Brandon Nimmo, couldn’ t complete the three-game sweep in Miami. They now return to Citi Field to start a five-game homestand on Tuesday against the...
A bicyclist died Saturday evening when a car lost control on Highway 1 near San Gregorio -- sending the rider flying down an embankment, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Giants, Crawford decide IL stint is best chance for him to recapture production from impressive 2021.
OSLO, Norway (AP) — The suspect in a mass shooting during an LGBTQ festival in Norway has refused to explain his actions to investigators and will remain in pretrial custody for the next four weeks, police and his defense lawyer said Sunday.
When it comes to this stage of the NBA calendar, several dates come with particularly significant meaning for the Miami Heat. Mychal Mulder, Javonte Smart, Haywood Highsmith and Omer Yurtseven are among those from this past season’ s roster expected to participate in summer league for the Heat. Wednesday: The Heat face four deadlines on this date, the deadlines to...
A woman was sexually assaulted and robbed while walking home early Sunday morning in downtown Redwood City, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
The story behind an alleged criminal organization based in Dublin has ties to homicides in Atlanta, Oakland, and a notorious 1999 murder of a Pinole woman caught in a love triangle.
San Jose skies will be well-lit on the Fourth of July and the weekend preceding it. Giants fireworks The San Jose Giants are starting the party early with fireworks after their games against the Modesto Nuts July 1-3. Games start at 6:30 p.m. at Excite Stadium, 588 E. Alma Ave. For tickets, visit https://www.milb.com/san-jose/tickets/promotions. Rose, White & […]
The program offers local students a chance to perform in live shows.
Road closure As part of the local Bike Safety Improvement Project, a portion of roadway in Monte Sereno will be under construction until August. Lanes will be closed during the day at the intersection of Highway 9 and Austin Way, near Montalvo Oaks. Crews from the California Department of Transportation will be doing work on […]
The City of Cupertino is bringing back a full day of community activities this Fourth of July, and Sunnyvale residents can Grill ’n’ Chill at Washington Park.
Neighborhood Notes WILLOW GLEN>>Figuring that summer reading is even more fun when you add a game and discounts, Hicklebee’s has launched READ-O, its own version of Book Bingo, for readers ages 5-12. Participants will receive a 10% discount on books purchased for READ-O. Each square on the READ-O card will include a reading activity. When a square is […]
Expert advice on intuitive eating The Campbell-based Eating Disorders Resource Center (EDRC) is hosting an “Ask the Expert” event July 9 with registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor Jen Powers, who will discuss how parents can model healthy behavior and create a supportive, non-diet food environment at home for children with eating disorders. Powers […]
Red, White and Boom! Fourth of July festivities are on this year in Milpitas, starting with the “Waving the Red, White and Blue Pool Party,” noon-3 p.m. at the Milpitas Sports Center Complex, 1325 E. Calaveras Blvd. Families can go home and dry off after this free event then come back to the Sports Center […]
Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the call-up of Anthony Rizzo, one of the most important days of the Chicago Cubs rebuild. Rizzo became a Wrigley Field legend, signed a team-friendly deal, helped the Cubs win their first World Series since 1908, asked for big money when his contract came up and was dealt to the New York Yankees in the last great summer sell-off.
One of my opinions about bidding, one I cherish against strong opposition, is that players bid — and bid and bid — without regard for the consequences. Sure, climbing into the opponents’ auction can disrupt their flow of information and impede their accuracy. But uninhibited competition also has a downside: A preempt may impel the […]
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariana Grande, 29; Ryan Tedder, 43; Derek Jeter, 48; Chris O’Donnell, 52. Happy Birthday: Be resourceful and avoid regret. When in doubt, take a pass. Moderation is the key to avoiding compromising situations. Know what you are up against, and take on only what’s realistic. Preparation will make a difference […]
TODAY’S WORD — HARBORED (HARBORED: HARBORED: HAR-berd: Gave shelter or refuge to.) Average mark 47 words Time limit 60 minutes Can you find 65 or more words in HARBORED? TODAY’S WORD — HARBORED harbor hard harder hare head hear heard herb herd hero hoar hoard hoarder hoed hoer hora horde abed abhor abode adobe adore […]
I cut them from my life decades ago for their egregious behavior. Now I've gotten two letters.
Plus: She uses my grandsons to punish me.
Given the surrounding terrain, they tower above Bill Stepien, Bill Barr and all the other con men and flunkies testifying before Congress. But wait a sec: Bowers claims he would still vote for Donald Trump despite everything he and we know about the latter and his contempt for the Constitution, due process and the rule of law. More painful still is that Bowers...
Tony Siragusa, the wisecracking wall of flesh known as“ Goose” who anchored the middle of a record-setting Ravens defense during the team’ s first Super Bowl run, died Wednesday, a team spokesman said. The New Jersey native was an undrafted free agent who began his 12- year NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts before he became a fan favorite over five seasons with...
Early Wednesday morning, the team announced that fourth-year outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died at age 26 after authorities found him unresponsive late Tuesday in a North Baltimore home. Early in the evening, a team spokesman confirmed that former Ravens defensive tackle Tony Siragusa died at age 55. “Just a tough, tough day,” said former Ravens outside...
A fire damaged at least one home, and spread to nearby vegetation in Alamo on Saturday afternoon.