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Looking for 1st PGA Tour title, Lee Hodges takes 5-shot lead onto 3M Open final round

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:48 GMT

BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Chasing his first PGA Tour victory Lee Hodges shot a 5-under 66 on Saturday to stretch his lead to five strokes with a round left in the 3M Open.Hodges had a 20-under 193 total at the TPC Twin Cities to break the tournament 54-hole mark of 195 set last year by Scott Piercy. Hodges led at 8 under after the first round and a record 15 under after the second.“I have nothing to lose,” Hodges said. “I’m out here playing with house money. I have a job next year on the PGA Tour, this is all great. This is just icing on the cake.”J.T. Poston was second after a 66. Defending champion Tony Finau was another stroke back at 14 under after a 67.Hodges’ best finish in 64 prior events was a tie for third at The American Express in 2022, the only other time the 28-year-old Alabama player has led or shared the lead after 54 holes.And he almost certainly has played himself into the playoffs that begin in two weeks. He began the week 74th in the FedEx Cup standin...

Cardinals’ Kyler Murray says his knee rehab is going well, but has no timetable for his return

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:48 GMT

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyler Murray’s football career was nearly flawless for the first 25 years of his life: First, he was a Texas high school phenom, then a Heisman Trophy winner, then the No. 1 overall pick for the Arizona Cardinals, then a two-time Pro Bowl selection.In all those situations, Murray was being compared to other football players.These days, the competition is with himself.“This is different,” Murray said. “This is you-on-you. Nobody really knows what you’re going through except for yourself and whoever you’re working out with.”Murray, who turns 26 on Aug. 7, is working his way back to football relevancy following an underwhelming fourth season that was cut short by a torn ACL in his right knee against the New England Patriots on Dec. 12. The quarterback acknowledged some tough days after the surgery — nights when it was tough to sleep because of the pain — but said he’s not feeling sorry for himself as he works to get back to the field.“I ge...

Denver weather: More hot temperatures and afternoon storms

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay in a paten of morning sunshine, afternoon thunderstorms and high temperatures in the 90s through the start of the workweek. Weather tonight: Clearing, mildThunderstorms will wrap up Saturday evening, followed by clearing clouds. Temperatures will stay seasonal and fall to the 60s. Weather tomorrow: Morning sun, afternoon storms Sunday will continue this pattern of morning sunshine followed by increasing afternoon clouds and thunderstorms through the evening. Temperatures will be on the warm side and reach the low to mid-90s. Looking ahead: Increasing chance for rain, cooler temperatures The pattern of morning sunshine followed by afternoon thunderstorms and highs in the 90s will continue on Monday. Then, the chance for rain and thunderstorms will increase midweek thanks to monsoon moisture in the area. Because of this, a cooling trend will start. High temperatures on Tuesday will still reach near 90 degrees, which is normal for this ti...

Kaiser Permanente health care workers picket Saturday for more staffing, better wages

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:48 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- Hundreds of Kaiser Permanente health care workers showed up outside the Waterpark Facility on Saturday hoping to get the company's attention about understaffing and wages. “We want to give great patient care but we deserve fair wages," Patricia Johnson Gibson, vice president of the health care division at Service Employees International Union Local 105, said. The unionized workers said they joined thousands of other Kaiser Permanente workers nationwide who are also protesting. According to a press release sent by the health care workers, they formed the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions. According to the release in April, the coalition began its national bargaining process, the third-largest set of union negotiations this year in the United States. The health care workers said their contract expires Sept. 30.“As much as I would love to go the route of the fair contract, it's looking like we are going to have to strike," Gina Ross, a referra...

Powerful storms prompt tornado, severe thunderstorm warnings

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:48 GMT

(WHDH) — Powerful storms that rolled through the area Saturday night prompted flash flood, severe thunderstorm, and tornado warnings in parts of Massachusetts.The National Weather Service issued the tornado warning for Plymouth and Bristol counties through 9 p.m. It has since expired.A Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued earlier tonight has also expired.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Boston police ask for help in search for missing 14-year-old girl

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:48 GMT

Boston police are turning to the public for help as they search for a missing 14-year-old Dorchester girl.Olivia Bird was last seen Saturday, July 22, in the area of East Cottage Street.She is described as being about 5 feet, 4 inches tall with blonde hair and a scar on her forehead.She is known to frequent the area of the Mary-Ellen McCormack development, Moakley Park, the South Bay Mall Target on Park Street, Corona Street, and the Target in North Quincy.Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is advised to contact 911 or C-11 Detectives at 617-343-4335.

Trader Joe’s recalls broccoli cheddar soup and falafel amid concerns over insects and rocks

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:48 GMT

(CNN) — Trader Joe’s has issued two more recalls this week, one for a prepared soup and another for its falafel.The retailer said in a statement on Thursday that its Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup – with use-by dates of 07/18/23 through 09/15/23 – may contain insects.On Friday, Trader Joe’s announced that its Fully Cooked Falafel sold in 35 states and Washington, DC could contain rocks.The company added that all potentially contaminated products have been removed from the chain’s shelves, and officials urged customers to throw away any affected item or return it to any store for a full refund.This was the third recall announced by Trader Joe’s in the space of a week. Earlier this month, the company recalled some of their Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies, as well as their Almond Windmill Cookies because rocks may have inadvertently been among the ingredients.

Mets trade 3-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer to Rangers

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:48 GMT

The Mets’ tear-down is underway, with the team trading veteran ace Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers on Saturday, the Daily News confirmed.The three-time Cy Young Award winner agreed to waive his no-trade clause to push the deal through.Scherzer, 39, is in the second season of a three-year, $130 million contract. The final year of the deal is a player option worth $43.3 million.The right-hander is 9-4 this season but has pitched to a 4.01 ERA, his worst mark in more than a decade.The trade came a day after Scherzer said he wanted to speak with the Mets’ front office about its intentions before the Aug. 1 trade deadline. The Mets traded closer David Robertson to the Marlins on Thursday.“Probably got to have a conversation with the front office,” Scherzer said Friday after holding the Nationals to one run over seven innings in a win. “I mean, you’re trading our closer away. I’m sure a bunch of people are gonna have to have conversations with t...

How a season in the KBO positioned Mike Tauchman to make the most of his opportunity with the Chicago Cubs

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:48 GMT

A few days after the lockout began in December 2021, Mike Tauchman weighed the direction of his baseball career.He received an offer to play overseas and without having any concrete options at that point from a big-league team, Tauchman evaluated the opportunity to go to the Korea Baseball Organization for the 2022 season. He realized, though, it really wasn’t that hard of a decision to leave.But when Tauchman signed with the Hanwha Eagles, it came with the understanding he might not play in Major League Baseball again.“That was something I was OK with,” Tauchman told the Tribune on Saturday.Tauchman’s time in the KBO ultimately led the 32-year-old outfielder to the Chicago Cubs, and he has become an important piece on a surging team. The Palatine native’s journey back the the big leagues might not have come to fruition without Tauchman’s year in South Korea. It came on the heels of a difficult 2021 season that began with a trade from the New York...

Rangers get Scherzer from Mets in all-in blockbuster from surprise AL West leaders

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:51:48 GMT

The Texas Rangers acquired three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer in a blockbuster trade with the New York Mets on Saturday night, an all-in move for the surprise leaders in the AL West, a person with knowledge of the deal said.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced.The Rangers added the 39-year-old Scherzer with another former Mets pitcher with Cy Young credentials, two-time winner Jacob deGrom, sidelined by Tommy John elbow surgery, possibly all the way through the end of next season.According to multiple reports, the deal nets New York one of the top Texas prospects in infielder Luisangel Acuña, the younger brother of Atlanta star Ronald Acuña Jr. As part of the deal, Scherzer agreed to opt in on the final year of his contract in 2024 at $43 million, according to reports that also said the Mets were paying about $35 million of the remaining $58 million on the right-hander’s contract. The Mets, one of baseba...