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Mets lose 5 series in a row for 1st time in a decade, shut out by Reds

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:21 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — The New York Mets committed to paying nearly half a billion dollars in player contracts this offseason in their pursuit of a World Series title.The problem is it’s not paying off.For the first time since 2012, the Mets have dropped five series in a row. The Cincinnati Reds erupted Thursday for four first inning runs against Kodai Senga and beat New York 5-0, taking two of three in the series. Spencer Steer added an insurance solo shot in the fifth inning.Jonathan India, Jake Fraley and Tyler Stephenson each had two hits for the Reds (16-21), who sent the Mets (18-20) to their fourth loss in five games and 13th in 17.New York has been shut out seven times, one fewer than all of last season. Cincinnati pitchers had just one previous shutout this year, on April 15 against Philadelphia.“Hats off to all the teams that shut us out,” Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor said. “I wish I had the answer for that one.”New York has scored two runs in its last 19 innings...

NFL season kicks off with Super Bowl champion Chiefs hosting Lions; Jets’ Rodgers on MNF

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:21 GMT

Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will kick off the NFL season against the upstart Detroit Lions in a matchup of high-powered offenses and will host Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in a Super Bowl rematch on “Monday Night Football” in Week 11.Aaron Rodgers will make his New York Jets debut in the first Monday night game of the season against the Buffalo Bills and later faces the Miami Dolphins in the NFL’s first Black Friday game on Nov. 24.Thanks to Rodgers’ arrival in the Big Apple, the Jets will have six nationally televised games, including their first Sunday night game since 2011 when they take on the Chiefs on Oct. 1. “It’s not going to be monotonous with all the 1 o’clock games we’re used to,” Jets coach Robert Saleh said on NFL Network.Coming off their second championship in four seasons, the Chiefs will host the Lions on Sept. 7 on “Thursday Night Football.” The Lions finished 9-8 last season after a 1-6 start and knocked Rod...

Man who attacked officer inside patrol vehicle shot and killed by Fairfax Co. police, chief says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:21 GMT

Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, said one of their officers shot and killed a man in a McDonald’s parking lot after that man assaulted another officer and stole his service weapon.The shooting happened near the intersection of Route 1 and N. Kings Highway, in the Huntington area, around 4 p.m. No officers were shot during the incident.Video of the incident posted to Twitter by Killmoenetwork shows the cruiser reversing out of the gas station and crashing at the McDonald’s. Gunshots can be heard before the 24-year police veteran approaches the crashed cruiser, pulls the man who was on top of the other officer out of the police car, and shoots him.Police said it all started when one of their officers spotted a U-Haul that had been reported stolen out of Richmond, Virginia, at a Citgo gas station near the McDonald’s.When the officer showed up to the gas station, the driver of the U-Haul was already outside the vehicle. Shortly after the officer made contact with th...

Denver mayor calls for more federal action to address migrant surge

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Title 42 is set to end Thursday night. The Biden administration introduced a new rule to limit asylum with the pandemic-era rule expiring, but cities around the nation are still bracing for what could be a significant influx of newcomers — including Denver. Mayor Michael Hancock said the situation is a humanitarian crisis. While the city is doing its best to help, he said it's something they can't continue to do without federal action."After several months of declining arrivals, over the last week, Denver has again begun to experience a significant influx of migrants arriving in our communities from the southern border," Hancock said during a Thursday morning press conference ahead of Title 42's expiration. Migrant arrivals spike in Denver before Title 42 ends Hancock said the city is getting ready to see more migrants than last winter."In March and April, we were seeing 20-30 arrivals per day. On Tuesday, we saw close to 400. That by far eclipses anything we exper...

Bling bliss: New York’s Avi & Co. opens location in Miami’s Design District

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:21 GMT

Ladies and gentlemen, this next story is going to be two and a half minutes of pure eye candy. One of the hottest luxury retailers of high-end bling just opened its doors in Miami to a star-studded crowd. We’re talking so many carats, you could make a salad.Deco’s Alex Miranda, who loves a good watch but is never on time, has the story.Floyd “Money” Mayweather is a loyal customer. Need I say more? And, sure, chances are none of us can afford the jaw-dropping million-dollar diamond rings at Avi & Co. in the Design District, but it’s free to look. Until we drool on their product, and then they have to kick us out.Got $600,000?Avi Hiaeve: “This is a watch. This is a bangle. You get two in one.”For a watch?Alex Miranda: “I’ve got one complaint.”Avi Hiaeve: “What is it? You can’t tell the time?”Alex Miranda: “I can’t tell the time.”…when you already have a phone?!Alex Miranda: “It...

Stars of ‘Fool’s Paradise’ talk about working with director Charlie Day on showbiz comedy

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:21 GMT

Show business is tough, especially when the talent refuses to get out of their trailer and work. What do you do then? Well, you hire a look-alike to fill in. At least that’s what they do in Charlie Day’s directorial debut film, “Fool’s Paradise.”Ken Jeong (as Larry the Publicist): “You and me are gonna do big things, pal.”It’s just show business in Charlie Day’s “Fool’s Paradise.”The cast includes Charlie, Ken Jeong, Kate Beckinsale and the late Ray Liotta.Ray Liotta (as The Producer): “He’s a dead ringer for you!”Charlie directed and also wrote the comedy. It’s about a down-on-his-luck publicist who gets a look-alike to fill in for an actor who refuses to leave his trailer.Kate Beckinsale: “It’s really fun, but yeah, in terms of, like, playing with it and finding, you know, the humorous side of it and the characters that aren’t necessarily massively self-aware — w...

Investigation underway after physical altercation involving staff member at Mattapan school

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:21 GMT

An investigation got underway Thursday after a physical altercation involving a staff member at a school in Mattapan, school officials said. In a letter sent to parents about the incident, Mattahunt Elementary School Principal Walter Henderson said the several students were watching when a staff member had a “verbal and physical altercation” in the school’s cafeteria Thursday afternoon.“School staff contacted BPS Safety Services to provide assistance,” Henderson said. “School leadership will investigate this incident, and if necessary, will take all appropriate actions.”Henderson said students who watched the incident unfold were asked to voice their concerns. “The Mattahunt School, alongside the entire Boston Public Schools, is committed to fostering environments where all students feel safe, respected, and academically challenged,” Henderson continued. “While personnel matters are confidential, please know that all Boston Public Schools staff is held to the highest stand...

Jets full 2023 schedule with predictions from Daily News’ Antwan Staley

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:21 GMT

The Jets will have one of the most rigid schedules in the league as they will play all the teams from the AFC West and the NFC East.Gang Green will also play the Falcons from the NFC South and the Browns from the AFC North.After finishing 7-10 last season, the Jets have high expectations after acquiring Aaron Rodgers in a trade with the Packers. But the Jets will have to get through a tough AFC East division featuring the Bills and Dolphins, who made the playoffs a year ago, and the pesky Patriots.In a critical year for Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas, how will the 2023 season shake out for the Jets? The Daily News makes early predictions on the full schedule:WEEK 1: vs. Buffalo BillsSept. 11, 8:15 p.m., ESPN (Monday Night Football)The Jets get a measuring stick game to open the season against a Bills team who has won the division for three consecutive years. Gang Green pulled off the upset the last time teams played at MetLife Stadium. Can the Jets do it again?Prediction: Jets 24, Bil...

Red Sox notebook: Kenley Jansen turned back clock and turned up heat to record 400th save

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:21 GMT

When Kenley Jansen took the mound in Atlanta on Wednesday night, he channeled unique power in order to become the seventh pitcher in Major League Baseball history with 400 or more saves.His own.As he warmed in the visitor’s bullpen, connections to his past abounded. NESN’s Tom Caron noted that the native Curaçaoan got loose as advertisements for his home island lit up the balcony of the upper deck.After 12 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers (including Rookie of the Year votes in 2011, Cy Young and MVP votes in 2017, a trio of consecutive All-Star years, and a 2020 championship), Jansen spent the 2022 campaign in Atlanta, finishing the year with a National League-leading 54 games finished and 41 saves.Jansen recorded his first career save on July 25, 2010. He needed 15 pitches to earn the first, likewise for the 400th.The venerated veteran faced four batters in the ninth. In another nod to the former catcher’s past, the first and last hitters of the frame were cat...

New this week: Jonas Brothers, Muppets, Bennifer and Zelda

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:59:21 GMT

New music from the Jonas Brothers, a double feature of Ben Affleck/Jennifer Lopez films and the latest installment in the highly popular Zelda games are among the entertainment titles coming to a device near you this weeke Associated Press’ entertainment journalists break down what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music and video game platforms this week.NEW MOVIES TO STREAM— After successfully doing the rounds in theaters, “Air” is finally making its debut on Prime Video on Friday. The film, directed by Ben Affleck and written by Alex Convery, tells the origin story of the Air Jordan sneaker and how Nike’s then-struggling basketball department defied the odds and signed rookie Michael Jordan in an unprecedented deal. It’s the first time Affleck has directed his pal Matt Damon, who plays Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro, and it’s the first film from their joint company Artists Equity. They brought in a starry cast, including Viola Davis as Michael Jordan’s mother, De...