AP PHOTOS: Masters crews make quick work of fallen pines

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:16 GMT

AP PHOTOS: Masters crews make quick work of fallen pines AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Augusta National crews made quick work disposing of the three towering pine trees that fell near the 17th tee late Friday afternoon during the second round of Masters, forcing postponement of play.All that remained from the uprooted trees Saturday morning, some 18 hours later, was three separate 10-by-10 foot roped off areas and some small wood chips from where workers cut up the trees before hauling them away and filling the holes with dirt. Two of the areas were covered with green gravel and another with pine straw.After second round play resumed, Sergio Garcia strained his head peering over patrons after hitting his tee shot on 17 hoping to catch a glimpse of where the trees once stood.“I was standing on the right side, which is near 17, right by the back right bunker on 16 lining up my putt,” 1987 champion Larry Mize said. “Then all of a sudden, I heard it, and I looked around, and I saw the trees.“I’m thinking, ‘Oh, my gosh, people, get out of there,’” Mize ...

Today in Sports – R. Westbrook most triple-doubles in season

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:16 GMT

Today in Sports – R. Westbrook most triple-doubles in season April 91912 — 1st exhibition baseball game at Fenway Park.1946 — The Montreal Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins 6-3 to win the Stanley Cup in five games.1947 — Leo Durocher, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, is suspended for one year by Commissioner A.B. “Happy” Chandler for “conduct detrimental to baseball.” Durocher is linked to gambling interests.1950 — Jimmy Demaret wins his third Masters, by two strokes over Jim Ferrier.1959 — 13th NBA Championship: Boston Celtics sweep Minnesota Lakers in 4 games.1960 — The Boston Celtics beat the St. Louis Hawks 122-103 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals for their third NBA title in the last four years. Frank Ramsey leads the Celtics with 24 points and Bill Russell scores 22 points and grabs 35 rebounds.1962 — Arnold Palmer wins a three-way playoff, beating Gary Player and Dow Finsterwald in the Masters.1966 — Anaheim Stadium for California Angels opens.1972 — 36th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Jack Nicklaus leads wire-to-wire to win the...

Empieza la repatriación de cuerpos de los 40 migrantes que murieron quemados en México

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:16 GMT

Empieza la repatriación de cuerpos de los 40 migrantes que murieron quemados en México El gobierno de México inició este viernes la repatriación de los cuerpos de los migrantes fallecidos en un incendio en la estación migratoria de Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua el pasado 27 de marzo.“Este viernes 7 de abril comenzó la repatriación de personas fallecidas a sus respectivos países con la llegada del cuerpo de una persona a Bogotá, Colombia”, informó la Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC).Además, siete cuerpos de migrantes de El Salvador están en traslado terrestre y se espera que este sábado crucen la frontera por el sureño estado de Chiapas. Cierran definitivamente estación migratoria en México tras incendio que mató 40 personas Sobreviviente de mortal incendio en México recuerda los aterradores gritos de otros migrantes Asimismo, precisó que de los migrantes de Guatemala que murieron en el incidente, 11 ya han sido identificadas y se tiene programado su traslado aéreo para la próxima semana, tal como lo ...

Sports on TV for Sunday, April 9

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:16 GMT

Sports on TV for Sunday, April 9 (All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSunday, April 9AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL1 a.m. (Monday)FS2 — AFL: Hawthorn at GeelongAUTO RACING7 p.m.FOX — NASCAR Cup Series: The Food City Dirt Race, Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt, Bristol, Tenn.1 a.m. (Monday)CNBC — AMA Monster Energy Supercross: Round 14, Glendale, Ariz. (Taped)COLLEGE BASEBALL12 p.m.ESPNU — Rutgers at MarylandSECN — Kentucky at Georgia3 p.m.ESPNU — Kansas at West VirginiaCOLLEGE LACROSSE (WOMEN’S)3 p.m.PAC-12N — Stanford at Southern Cal4 p.m.ACCN — NC State at Wake ForestCOLLEGE SOFTBALL12 p.m.ACCN — Boston College at Georgia TechBTN — Nebraska at Maryland2 p.m.ACCN — Pittsburgh at North CarolinaBTN — Illinois at Michigan3 p.m.SECN — Mississippi St. at Texas A&M4 p.m.ESPN2 — Kentucky at MississippiCYCLING9 a.m.CNBC — UCI: The Paris to Roubaix, 159.6 miles (Taped)GOLF2 p.m.CBS — PGA Tour: The Masters, Final Round, Augusta National Golf Course, Augusta, Ga.IIHF HOCKEY (WOMEN’S)3 p.m.NHLN — World Cham...

One person dead, two others hospitalized in Denver apartment complex fire

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:16 GMT

One person dead, two others hospitalized in Denver apartment complex fire DENVER (KDVR) -- One person died and two others were hospitalized after a residential fire early Saturday morning.South Metro Fire Rescue said it was a multi-family structure fire in the 2800 block of South Quebec Street, according to a post at 4:10 a.m.Firefighters "found numerous people trapped," and one adult died. Another person was transported to the hospital in critical condition, and another was transported in serious condition.Two South Metro firefighters were also taken to the hospital with minor injuries.As of 5:37 a.m., firefighters were extinguishing hotspots and investigators were looking into the cause of the fire.

A teenager and 12-year-old arrested in three murders of teens

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:16 GMT

A teenager and 12-year-old arrested in three murders of teens Two juveniles were arrested in connection with three shooting deaths of teenagers in central Florida, Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said Friday. One suspect is still at large.“We are shocked… not only are the victims juveniles, but the murderers are juveniles as well,” Woods said.Last Thursday, a 16-year-old girl was found with gunshot wounds on the side of the road. Layla Silvernai later succumbed to her injuries in an area hospital. The following morning, 17-year-old boy was found fatally shot on the side of the road, and another victim was found in Silvernai’s car, partially submerged in a lake.“Basically, in simple terms there is no honor among thieves, and at some point, these three individuals turned on our three victims and murdered them,” Woods said.Investigators believe the arrested suspects, Robert Robinson, 17, and Christopher Atkins, 12, were involved in burglaries with the victims, with potential ties to criminal gangs. Marion County Sheriff’s Offi...

Seasonable Easter weekend, warmer next week

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:16 GMT

Seasonable Easter weekend, warmer next week 7Weather – Our Saturday started off chilly. The April sunshine got to work and quickly got us above freezing. How about the wind? It’s still out there, just not as strong as yesterday. A slight northwest breeze will make it feel cooler this morning. We still have a really dry airmass in place so it’ll feel crisp today. Highs reach the upper 40s/low 50s. The Cape and Islands stay in the mid/upper 40s with the breeze coming off the cool ocean water.Have the jacket with you as you walk around the city before and after the Bruins game. Temperatures will drop quickly tonight.Overnight, we’ll have mainly clear skies and light wind. That’ll help drop temperatures below freezing once again. It’ll be a frosty start for your Easter egg hunts tomorrow morning.High pressure builds overhead tomorrow. That’ll bring us a bright blue sky and light wind. The wind will be light enough that’ll it initiate a seabreeze along the coast. Temperatures stay co...

Kristian Winfield: The Nets can finally exhale after clinching playoff spot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:16 GMT

Kristian Winfield: The Nets can finally exhale after clinching playoff spot Jacque Vaughn couldn’t find the words.His Nets had just clinched the Eastern Conference’s sixth and final playoff seed with a 101-84 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday, and after a long speech to his team, an emotional Vaughn took the podium to field questions.“I really do …,” the Nets coach said before taking a moment to compose himself, “I really do enjoy coaching this team.”That was the moment both he and a Nets franchise under never-ending pressure and scrutiny over the years finally let out a sigh of relief.The job is complete, even if its description changed along the way.For the fifth time in as many years, and for the eighth time in the 11 seasons since relocating to Brooklyn, the Nets have punched their ticket to the NBA playoffs.Only this time, they did it with the odds stacked against them. This time, to qualify for the playoffs, the Nets had to build a brand-new foundation on the drop of a dime — with an identity oppo...

Pat Leonard’s NFL Notes: Mac Jones and Patriots showing all the signs of an eventual breakup

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:16 GMT

Pat Leonard’s NFL Notes: Mac Jones and Patriots showing all the signs of an eventual breakup Mac Jones and the New England Patriots don’t seem, from the outside looking in, like two parties who are interested in a long-term relationship.Ignore the debatable details of the ongoing he-said he-said happening during this murky and eyebrow-raising Patriots offseason, and take a snapshot of it from 30,000 feet:There is too much noise and too much evidence of discord in Foxborough, Mass., to believe that nothing is afoot.Sometimes a break-up doesn’t require someone actually saying “it’s over.”This is not to say that Jones won’t be the Patriots’ starting quarterback this season. Certainly the odds are that he will be.But Lamar Jackson is available, and the Patriots hold the No. 14 overall pick in this month’s draft.So put on Bill Belichick’s grungy hoodie, step into his tennis shoes, and think about the 2023 NFL season this way:If the AFC East is going to include Aaron Rodgers quarterbacking the Jets, Josh Allen quarterbacking t...

Heat’s focus now on play-in madness and win-and-in home game Tuesday vs. Hawks

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:34:16 GMT

Heat’s focus now on play-in madness and win-and-in home game Tuesday vs. Hawks For most of the Miami Heat roster, this is all new, having to try to advance to the NBA playoffs through the play-in tournament.To Kevin Love and Caleb Martin, having been there before with other teams, it essentially is March Madness in April.“You’ve got to come ready to play,” Martin said, with the Heat hopeful of advancing to the playoffs with a Tuesday night victory over the Atlanta Hawks at Kaseya Center, the new name for the Heat’s arena. “I mean, all I know is this isn’t a situation we were banking on. So you have to come in prepared like it’s the NCAA Tournament, like you’re one and done. So come in ready.”Love agreed.“I feel like because there’s so much at stake, it almost feels like a one-and-done type situation,” Love said. “It almost feels like a Game 7 or a March Madness type situation.”Neither Love, last season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, nor Martin, two years ago with the Charlotte H...