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Vic Davalillo, a 2-time World Series champion in 16 major league seasons, dies

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:51 GMT

Vic Davalillo, a two-time World Series champion who spent 16 seasons in the major leagues and won a Gold Glove in 1964, has died. He was 84 or 87, depending on conflicting sources.Davalillo died on Wednesday in Caracas after an emergency surgery due to an intestinal obstruction and renal insufficiency, daughter Helga Davalillo said.Baseball Reference lists his date of birth as July 30, 1939, but Davalillo considered July 31 his birthday and Asdrúbal Fuenmayor wrote in a 2006 biography that Davalillo was born in 1936. The 1969 Sporting News Baseball Register also used 1936.Leones de Caracas in Venezuela’s winter league said it will wear a patch with Davalillo’s name and No. 2 on its jersey sleeves for the rest of the season. The ballpark in Cabimas was named after Davalillo in 1987 and the Venezuelan Winter League MVP award was named after him. While Cabimas is listed as Davalillo’s place of birth, Fuenmayor wrote in his book that Davalillo told him he was born in C...

2024 WNBA Draft Order

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:51 GMT

AP () — — Draft order from the 2024 WNBA draft lottery held Sunday. The draft is scheduled for April 15.First Round1. Indiana (13-27)2. Los Angeles (17-23)3. Phoenix (9-31)4. Seattle (11-29)5. Dallas (22-18)(from Chicago)6. Washington (19-21)7. Minnesota (19-21)8. Atlanta (19-21)9. Dallas10. Connecticut (27-13)11. New York (32-8)12. Los Angeles (from Las Vegas)Second Round13. Chicago (18-22) (from Phoenix)14. Seattle15. Indiana16. Los Angeles17. New York (from Chicago)18. Las Vegas (34-6)(from Washington)19. Minnesota20. Atlanta21. Washington (from Dallas)22. Connecticut23. New York24. Las VegasThird Round25. Phoenix26. Seattle27. Indiana28. Los Angeles29. Phoenix (from Chicago)30. Washington31. Minnesota32. Atlanta33. Dallas34. Connecticut35. New York36. Las VegasSource

Zach Wilson and the Jets’ offense showed some life. Now they’ve got to prove it wasn’t just a fluke

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:51 GMT

Well, that certainly came out of nowhere.Touchdowns, third down conversions and scoring in the red zone were all on display by a New York Jets offense that had struggled to do much of anything all season. And it was Zach Wilson who led the way in the Jets’ 30-6 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday, bouncing back from a benching and a tumultuous week by having perhaps the best game of his nearly three-year career.“I feel like that pressure that he’s been carrying just didn’t seem to be there,” said wide receiver Randall Cobb, who caught one of Wilson’s two TD passes. “And it was nice to see him just playing loose and free and having fun and going out there and slinging it around.”Wilson, who was benched for two games, was 27 of 35 for 301 yards while setting career highs with a 75% completion rate and a 117.9 passer rating.“He was awesome,” coach Robert Saleh said. “I felt like he was extremely decisive. He played fast. There were a lot of ‘oh crap’ moments whe...

NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Champions

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:51 GMT

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Industry groups sue to delay Colorado wolf reintroduction

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- On Monday, two industry associations sued in an attempt to stop the release of gray wolves in Colorado.The federal lawsuit was filed by the Colorado Cattlemen's Association and the Gunnison County Stockgrowers' Association. It names the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Colorado Parks and Wildlife as defendants. Colorado Auditor: Lottery sales model produced ‘unusual winning patterns’ On Friday, the federal rule for non-essential experimental population designation became effective, allowing for wolves to be released into Colorado. The associations, which represent ranchers and farmers across Colorado, filed litigation "to address concerns about the potential impacts of wolf introduction on livestock and rural communities," according to a joint release about the lawsuit.Andy Spann, a fifth-generation rancher from Gunnison and president of the county stockgrowers' association, said wolf reintroduction impacts need proper review not to have negative impacts on the ...

Illuminate your weekend with the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:51 GMT

The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade is just days away.This coming Saturday, the Fort Lauderdale waters will be lit with holiday cheer.Speaking of getting lit, this past Saturday, the Winterfest Black Tie Ball Fundraiser lit up Hollywood!I was honored to host the especially sexy, moulin-rouge-themed night.How do you say, “voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?”Bonjour!Alex Miranda: “Do you know any French?”Susan Renneisen: “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?”Alex Miranda: “What does that mean? Wait! Oh oh oh! Hold on! I know what that means.”And welcome to the Moulin Rouge.Alex Miranda: “Who feels sexy tonight at the Moulin Rouge!”AKA, Winterfest Black Tie Ball.Alex Miranda: “Is there room for two, or do you think it’ll break?”Performer: “Do you want to try?”At the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood.Attendee: “I mean, there’s a lady in a champagne glass. There&...

Miami Marlins hand out presents to children at Loan Depot Park

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:51 GMT

The Miami Marlins teamed up with another organization and stepped up to the plate to help some families have a happier holiday.The baseball team gave back to the community they love and scored a grand slam with children.Christmas came early for some lucky children thanks to the Miami Marlins. Marlins all-star pitcher Sandy Alcan-Tara and Billy the Marlin helped passed out presents to the children.It was nothing but smiles Monday at the annual Holiday Wishes Party where children from undeserved families receive a present and a good time at Loan Depot Park.“A special moment for me and for them,” Alcan-Tara said. I’m happy to be here doing this for those kids.”The children were patient, but then, they had to open their gifts. Then it was time for them to make some memories and they built a gingerbread house.“I think it’s so important to give back to the community, especially, to be able to impact the youth at such a young age, and to develop those m...

Holiday Helping: Kim Khazei’s Peppermint Patties

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:51 GMT

7News Holiday Helping is back! In this edition, Kim Khazei is making her Peppermint Patties.Order new 2023 recipes from the 7News team to get all of their favorite holiday recipes! Your donation will help Project Bread feed hungry families right here in Massachusetts.Did you try this recipe out? Tell us what you think.Check out other Holiday Helping recipes from the 7News team.

Roughly $9,000 in tools stolen from Habitat for Humanity construction site in Worcester

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:51 GMT

A construction crime recently targeted a charitable cause when Habitat for Humanity’s MetroWest/Greater Worcester chapter said roughly $9,000 of tools were taken from one of its construction sites.  The Habitat for Humanity chapter in a statement on Monday said the theft happened at a construction site on Sunderland Road in Worcester on the night of Dec. 5. In this case, Habitat for Humanity said, the padlocks on two trailers were found cut and tossed on the ground. Among the items stolen were 10 cordless impact drivers, valued at $1,190; two nail guns, valued at $718; a hammer drill, valued at $399; and an impact wrench valued at $349. Habitat for Humanity said many of the tolls were essential and used every day at the affordable housing project underway at the Sunderland Road site. The tools, officials said, will need to be replaced for crews to continue building.“We hope everyone in the community will be on high alert to make sure these thieves don’t ste...

3 things we heard from the Chicago Bears, including late hits on Justin Fields and ‘ball of energy’ Jaquan Brisker’s impact

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:03:51 GMT

Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus met with reporters Monday at Halas Hall to review the 28-13 victory over the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field.Here are three things we learned as the Bears get ready to turn the page to Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns.1. Matt Eberflus said he is ‘very active’ about making sure officials keep an eye on possible dangerous hits against quarterback Justin Fields.Eberflus said he saw hits on Fields in the Nov. 19 game against the Lions that crossed the line. In Sunday’s game, he said he wasn’t happy about linebacker Jack Campbell’s late hit on Fields when the quarterback slid following a 1-yard run on the first play of the game. Campbell slid his body over Fields’ head after Fields went down.“I’m always in their ear about that because protecting the quarterbacks in this league is big,” Eberflus said. “Those guys are the league, so it’s important that we do that and we contin...