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Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:56 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Corey Seager took a mighty swing and barely connected, sending a squibber through an open area on the left side of the infield for his team's first hit in the seventh inning.The Texas Rangers shortstop and World Series MVP provided plenty of power throughout a stellar October run. But it was a little good fortune that finally sparked the offense Wednesday night and sent the Rangers to their first title. Considering the heartache this club endured 12 years ago in one of the all-time Fall Classic gut punches, Texas was certainly due.Nathan Eovaldi pitched six gritty innings, Mitch Garver broke a scoreless tie with an RBI single in the seventh and the Rangers won the first World Series championship in their 63-season franchise history by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game 5.“It’s just awesome. This is the vision, right?” Seager said. “It's a really special moment.” Marcus Semien homered in a four-run ninth and the Rangers, held hitless for six innings by Zac Ga...

Fort Ann girls soccer surges ahead to state semifinals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:56 GMT

MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Just four teams remain in the 2023 NYSPHSAA girls soccer championships for Class D...and Fort Ann is one of those teams. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Following a stellar run through the Section II playoff tournament as a two-seed - a run that culminated in a 3-2 overtime victory in the championship game over top-seeded Northville - the Cardinals continued that momentum into Wednesday with a 4-0 victory over Section IX's Livingston Manor in the regional round of the state tournament played out at Mechanicville High School.Four different Cardinals found the back of the net. Freshman midfielder Olivia Winchell converted on a penalty kick not even two minutes into the match to open up the scoring. Junior forward Cherokie Steves provided some halftime cushion with a chip-shot goal in the 37th minute, extending the margin to two at intermission.Just over 24 minutes expired in the second half before...

Waterford-Halfmoon girls soccer reclaims its spot atop Class C

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:56 GMT

MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- There's a dynasty brewing in Waterford. For the second straight season, the Waterford-Halfmoon girls soccer team are champions of Class C. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Fordians have reached the playoff final for three consecutive seasons, and have now won back-to-back section titles following Wednesday night's 2-1 win over second-seeded Stillwater at Mechanicville High School.Top-seeded Waterford, the second-ranked team in the state for Class C, has now lost just three games in that three-year span, and only one has come against a fellow Section II team."Their hard work that they always put in day after day - they are a very motivated group," said head coach Meghan Reynolds. "They prove that every time they step foot on the field."While Payton and Addyson Galuski's 67 combined goals have drawn the majority of the attention of both Waterford fans and its opposition, the Fordians possess a n...

RPI looking for revenge in rivalry with Union

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:56 GMT

TROY, NY (NEWS10) -- There's nothing better in sports than a rivalry. In the Capital Region, it doesn't get much better than RPI against Union on the ice. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The two foes open conference play against each other this weekend. The Engineers will be looking for their first win. They've started the season 0-4 against a very tough nonconference schedule. The Engineers lost two of three to Union last year. They lost 6-0 both at Union, and in the Mayor's Cup. The Engineers are trying to pull from those losses heading into this weekend's series. "One of the key themes for this year has been to take from the lessons learned last year," said RPI head coach Dave Smith. "We were very inexperienced last year, well those guys remember that. I haven't personally brought it up, I know the leadership group has talked about it. What went wrong there? What can we do differently? What can we control? It starts with jus...

Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhstan create joint venture to develop Middle Corridor’s multimodal service

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:56 GMT

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy national railway company, Georgian Railway and Azerbaijan Railways inked an agreement to create a joint venture to develop multimodal service on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as Middle Corridor, on Oct. 26 in Tbilisi. A new company named Middle Corridor Multimodal has been created at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). The company will provide services on a one-stop-shop basis, guarantee delivery times, and pursue a coordinated policy for developing multimodal service on the China – Europe/Türkiye – China route. During the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels on 25-26 October, Hyrasia One, a subsidiary of the Svevind Energy Group, and the Sarzha multifunctional marine terminal of Semurg Invest have agreed to transport pure hydrogen and ammonia from the Kuryk port in western Kazakhstan to Europe via TITR. Last year, the volume of freight traffic in Kazakhstan along the TITR increased by 2.5 times and reached 1.5 mi...

Word Game: Nov. 2, 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:56 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — FORTHRIGHT (FORTHRIGHT: FORTH-rite: Free from ambiguity or evasiveness.)Average mark 20 wordsTime limit 30 minutesCan you find 25 or more words in FORTHRIGHT? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — REPINES rein repine resin rinse ripe ripen rise risen erne peen peer pens perse pier pine preen pries seen seep seer seine seiner sere sine sire siren sneer snip snipe sniper spin spine spire spreeTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator K...

Single family residence in Fremont sells for $1.9 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:56 GMT

256 Firefly Terrace – Google Street ViewA 2,114-square-foot house built in 2019 has changed hands. The spacious, recently built property located in the 200 block of Firefly Terrace in Fremont was sold on Sept. 20, 2023, for $1,850,000, or $875 per square foot. This three-story house offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and four baths. In addition, the house comes with a two-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and additional storage space.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:In November 2022, a 1,564-square-foot home on Burnham Place in Fremont sold for $1,405,500, a price per square foot of $899. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 1,914-square-foot home on the 39900 block of San Simeon Court in Fremont sold in October 2022, for $2,010,000, a price per square foot of $1,050. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On San Simeon Court, Fremont, in September 2022, a 1,914-square-foot home was sold for $2,000,000, a price per square foot of $1,045....

Ask Amy: My sister asked these teens a question I found thoughtless

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:56 GMT

Dear Amy: A couple of years ago I overheard my sister ask one of her teen grandsons if he had found a girlfriend yet.Related ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: I was upset about what they were eating, and they laughed when I objected Advice | Ask Amy: My parents aren’t really fighting, but it makes my husband uncomfortable Advice | Ask Amy: Yes, I drink too much, but here’s why I won’t do AA Advice | Ask Amy: My wife’s family is horrible to me, and she pretends it’s not happening Advice | Ask Amy: My husband has very definite views about our child’s schooling. Is he correct? Later, I explained how uncomfortable that question had made me when I was a gay teen who had not yet come out.I suggested that if she had to delve into a young person’s love life, that she should reword the question so that it doesn’t assume that the person is a heterosexual, maybe instead askin...

Harriette Cole: I’m seeing a huge red flag in my new marriage

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:56 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m facing a significant and unexpected challenge in my marriage, and I could use some guidance.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: I chose this job for the money, but now I dread going to the office Advice | Harriette Cole: All the doors were locked, but there she was in my kitchen Advice | Harriette Cole: I’m jealous of my friend’s magic pixie dust Advice | Harriette Cole: Is he just using this as an excuse not to marry me? Advice | Harriette Cole: How can I change my dad’s mind about San Francisco? My husband and I have been happily married for over a year, and I believed our connection was strong. Recently, I decided to surprise him by securing a job on the East Coast, where he’s located, as I missed being near him.However, when I broke the news to him, I was met with a response I didn’t anticipate: He was not excited. In fact, he was upset and...

Things to do in the DC area: Chef Sohla El-Waylly, Britney Spears Brunch, DC Beer Fest … and more!

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:55:56 GMT

There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating.Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area.(new Image()).src = "https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384&cid=c2ffed0c-3624-46c0-b10f-97c976d290a3";cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: "e1562399-8b35-4700-a32f-520d3fc895c1"}).render("f01a5060099b40b6b9a6fc89dcb3d9f8"); });Chef Sohla El-Waylly will be taking the stage at Lincoln Theatre to discuss her first cookbook, “Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook,” which was released on Oct. 31.El-Waylly is a culinary creator, writer and YouTuber who has been featured in The New York Times, Bon Appétit, Food52 and Serious Eats. She has also been a judge on HBO Max’s “The Big Brunch” and is the host of The History Channel’s “Ancient Reci...