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Novak Djokovic wins US Open for his 24th Grand Slam title

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:08:35 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic emerged from an exhilarating and exhausting U.S. Open final with a 24th Grand Slam title on Sunday night, using every ounce of his energy and some serve-and-volley guile to get past Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in a match that was more closely contested than the straight-set score indicated.Djokovic, a 36-year-old from Serbia, moved one major singles title in front of Serena Williams to become the first player to win 24 in the Open era, which began in 1968. Margaret Court also collected a total of 24, but 13 of those came before professionals were admitted to the Slam events.There were moments, particularly in the 1-hour, 44-minute second set that was as much about tenacity as talent, when Djokovic appeared to be faltering. After some of the most grueling points — and there were many — he would lean over with hands on knees or use his racket for support or pause to stretch his legs.This triumph against Medvedev, the o...

Will the Vikings have center Garrett Bradbury for their next game?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:08:35 GMT

Maybe it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Vikings looked out of sorts on offense in the early stages of Sunday’s season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.A couple of possessions into the game, starting center Garrett Bradbury walked into the medical tent with a lower back injury and did not return in the 20-17 loss.Now his status for Thursday’s primetime game against the Philadelphia Eagles is up in the air.“I would classify him as day-to-day,” head coach Kevin O’Connell said. “Whether Garrett is able to turn over on a short week or it’ll be (backup center Austin Scholttmann) out there, whatever combination we decide to go with, we’ll put together the plan that works while hopefully getting Garrett back as soon as we can.”Asked how he thought Scholttmann played in relief, quarterback Kirk Cousins praised him for stepping up.“We have great players,” Cousins said. “I think Austin Schlottmann did a...

Clayton Memorial Stair Climb honors firefighters killed on 9/11

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:08:35 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. – The Clayton Fire Department Memorial 9/11 Stair Climb took place at Enterprise Center Sunday morning.The event pays tribute to the fallen heroes of Sept. 11, 2001.Each person taking part in the climb walked the 2,220 steps at the venue, which is equivalent to the 110 stories of the World Trade Center Towers. It's all to commemorate and honor the selflessness of the 343 members of the New York Fire Department who lost their lives that day."Everybody's carrying a badge that has a name of one of the firefighters," Charlie Coghill, Clayton Fire Department, said. "It's kind of our tribute to them that every other firefighter, even across the country, wherever these kinds of events are taking place, they're trying to walk in their same shoes and try to honor them in that way."Abby Stolte and Amy Heggemeyer are both married to firefighters with the Clayton Fire Department. Once a St. Louis County subdivision, now a disc golf course "It's a small, small gesture that we can ...

Broncos Kareem Jackson on “bang-bang” play that drew critical penalty and injured Jakobi Meyers: “Obviously we don’t play this game to hurt guys”

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:08:35 GMT

Kareem Jackson knew his team needed the ball back.Third-and-8 from the Las Vegas 44-yard line, Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo hit Jakobi Meyers over the middle and Jackson laid out to try to stop him short of the first down.Jackson, though, hit Meyers high and Meyers crumpled to the turf. Players from both teams gathered around before he was able to sit up on his own and walk off the field with help from trainers.A scary situation and a costly 15-yard penalty on Jackson. A stop the Broncos desperately needed and failed to get — Las Vegas ran the final 2 minutes, 54 seconds off the clock thanks to a Garoppolo first-down run a minute later to secure a 17-16 victory. But also, hopefully, a serious injury avoided.“I just want to say I hope he’s alright,” Jackson told reporters afterward. “Obviously we don’t play this game to hurt guys. It’s a tough sport we play. … Unfortunately stuff like that happens. Definitely sending my thoughts and prayers ...

Rookie right-hander struggles again as Oakland A’s lose to Texas Rangers

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:08:35 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas — Oakland Athletics rookie right-hander Luis Medina had a rough start to Sunday’s game against the Texas Rangers, and the ending was not much better.Medina allowed three runs in the first inning and two more in the fifth in what became a 9-4 A’s loss to the Rangers at Globe Life Field, as Texas won consecutive games for the first time in September.Former Athletic Marcus Semien homered twice among his four hits, and Corey Seager went deep for the 30th time this season.Andrew Heaney (10-6), the odd man out of the Rangers rotation with All-Star right-hander Nathan Eovaldi back from the injured list, struck out six over 3 2/3 scoreless innings after taking over for Jon Gray in the third. It was the first relief appearance for the left-hander after 27 starts this season.Semien matched his career high with four hits for the second time in four games. He set a franchise record with his eighth leadoff homer this season, part of a terrible first inning off Medina...

Can Farhan Zaidi’s team meeting propel the SF Giants to the playoffs?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:08:35 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — What can a team meeting accomplish? A regular feature of many clubhouses over the years, it’s something that’s easy to credit when it’s followed by success and equally easy to dismiss when it doesn’t lead to the desired results.“I’ve always been against meetings,” Giants reliever Luke Jackson said before their series finale against the Rockies, ESPN’s Sunday night game of the week. “I’ve been a part of most meetings and we lose afterward and they’re terrible. But this year, we’re 2-0 after meetings.”The latest, first reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, came Friday, before their first game against Colorado, and the message came from on high. President Farhan Zaidi was first to address the group, but speakers also included longtime coach Ron Wotus and a handful of veterans.What followed were back-to-back wins, their first of September after starting the month with six straight losses. The team also responded to...

Hercules police chase ends with officer using taser on stolen vehicle suspect

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:08:35 GMT

(BCN) -- A knife-carrying man led Hercules police on a foot chase Saturday afternoon, leading to an officer using his Taser to subdue and arrest the man. At approximately 2:45 p.m. Saturday, police received a Flock camera notification of a stolen Ford Econoline van driving northbound on San Pablo Ave at Tsushima Street. Suspected DUI driver ends up on train tracks in San Rafael: police Officers found the vehicle parked in the nearby Safeway parking lot, while the subject was exiting the driver's seat. Police said on social media they initiated a "high-risk stop," but the suspect fled on foot into the forested area across from Safeway. Another responding officer, driving southbound on San Pablo Avenue, saw the man and chased after him into a creek area. Police said the man wouldn't listen to the officer's commands and "took an aggressive stance against the officer." Police said the man carried a hunting knife in his waistband. The officer deployed his Taser and...

Suspected DUI driver ends up on train tracks in San Rafael: police

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:08:35 GMT

(KRON) -- A suspected drunk driver drove onto railroad tracks early morning Saturday, the San Rafael Police Department said on social media. Just after 5 a.m., SRPD spotted a driver on Fourth Street who tried to make a left turn but ended up being stuck on Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) train tracks. Once the suspect vehicle (pictured below) was located by police, the driver showed signs of being intoxicated. Police conducted a series of field sobriety tests and determined the driver was too intoxicated to be behind the wheel. It took crews about one hour to remove the black SUV from the train tracks, police said. SMART train service was not impacted. 21-year-old driver arrested on DUI suspicion after crashing in Santa Rosa (San Rafael Police Department)(San Rafael Police Department)No injuries were reported from this incident. The driver was booked into Marin County Jail for driving under the influence of alcohol, authorities said.

DC area prepares for heavy storms, possible flash flooding

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:08:35 GMT

Flash flooding on S Joyce Street under I-395 in Arlington, Va. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) Flash flooding on S Joyce Street under I-395 in Arlington, Va. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) Forecasters expect another round of isolated showers and flooding on Sunday after severe storms brought flash flood warnings and widespread power outages to the D.C. area the night before. Here’s what you need to know.7News First Alert Meteorologist Veronica Johnson said that residents across the region should “keep a watchful eye on the sky for the afternoon and evening, there is the threat for some more scattered thunderstorms that may produce some very high winds and heavy rain.”The National Weather Service says rainfall could bri...

IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey Results

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:08:35 GMT

SundayAt Weathertech Raceway Laguna SecaMonterey, Calif.Lap length: 2.238 miles(Start position in parentheses)1. (11) Scott Dixon, Dallara-Honda, 95 laps, Running.2. (2) Scott McLaughlin, Dallara-Chevrolet, 95, Running.3. (5) Alex Palou, Dallara-Honda, 95, Running.4. (7) Will Power, Dallara-Chevrolet, 95, Running.5. (20) Callum Ilott, Dallara-Chevrolet, 95, Running.6. (3) Christian Lundgaard, Dallara-Honda, 95, Running.7. (15) Alexander Rossi, Dallara-Chevrolet, 95, Running.8. (14) Marcus Armstrong, Dallara-Honda, 95, Running.9. (9) Pato O’Ward, Dallara-Chevrolet, 95, Running.10. (25) Ryan Hunter-Reay, Dallara-Chevrolet, 95, Running.11. (8) Romain Grosjean, Dallara-Honda, 95, Running.12. (24) Sting Ray Robb, Dallara-Honda, 95, Running.13. (27) Helio Castroneves, Dallara-Honda, 95, Running.14. (19) Agustin Canapino, Dallara-Chevrolet, 95, Running.15. (18) Marcus Ericsson, Dallara-Honda, 94, Running.16. (23) Benjamin Pedersen, Dallara-Chevrolet, 94, Running.17. (17) Santino Ferr...