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David Ortiz honored at 40th annual Make-A-Wish Gala

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:42 GMT

Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz was honored as the 2023 Wish Hero Award Recipient at the 40th Anniversary Make-A-Wish Gala in Boston on Saturday night.The event celebrated 40 years of wishes for kids living in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

BAA’s new Boston Running Collaborative aimed at supporting diversity in running

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:42 GMT

Sailaja Joshi is gearing up for the Boston Marathon, heading out to Heartbreak Hill for one of her final long runs before the big day.“I was like it could be like this on race day, so good thing you’re going out there,” she said.Sailaja is running as part of the Boston Athletic Association’s new Boston Running Collaborative, which formed last year and is aimed at supporting diversity in running. She said the collaborative has been a major part of her preparing for the marathon.“It’s transformational to see Black and brown women who look like me, feel like me, who felt excluded like me to create a community of belonging,” she said. Sailaja got involved with the group Black Girls Run during the pandemic and met her new training buddy, Antonia Finley.Finley said the visibility of getting out there and running in her community has already had an impact.“I always want people to see, oh if she can do it, then I can too,” she said. R...

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of southern NH

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:42 GMT

(WHDH) — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of southern New Hampshire as a powerful line of thunderstorms move through the area.The warning, in effect until 9:30 p.m., warns of quarter-sized hail and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. Stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest weather updates.https://twitter.com/AJWxMan/status/1642329784372822017This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Anthony Volpe on his first-career big-league hit: ‘Definitely one I won’t forget’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:42 GMT

The first of what is expected to be many.In his second career MLB game, Anthony Volpe recorded his first major league hit on Saturday afternoon. And in typical Volpe fashion, the 21-year-old immediately swiped second base barely allowing himself any time to embrace his milestone.“Everything with the [pitch] clock now happens pretty fast,” Volpe said after the Yankees’ 7-5 loss to the Giants. “So I was just trying to focus on if there was any opportunity to steal a base and at the same time, take it all in…“It was an awesome moment. I felt like I was battling so it was good to at least get the bat on the ball and to see it go through was a bonus. It was a great moment for me in my career. Definitely one I won’t forget.”The shortstop plans to keep the ball at his parents’ home in New Jersey.The New Jersey native has gone through a self-described whirlwind since he trotted out on Opening Day fulfilling his childhood dream of playing...

Mark Canha powers the offense, Tylor Megill earns the win as Mets beat Marlins 6-2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:42 GMT

MIAMI — Mark Canha made a secret tweak. He won’t reveal it, but it wasn’t anything major.“It was something that was this big,” the Mets’ outfielder said, holding up two fingers less than an inch apart.It was a small adjustment that paid big dividends.One night after the Mets had a dismal offensive showing against the Miami Marlins, they answered some questions to move to 2-1 on the season.Canha had a home run, a double, an RBI single, a walk and three runs scored and Omar Narvaez went 2-for-3 with two RBI to beat the Marlins 6-2 on Saturday at LoanDepot Park. Right-hander Tylor Megill went five innings to earn the win in place of Justin Verlander and the Mets played stellar defense behind him.“Big,” manager Buck Showalter said. “He did a lot of things well today, but Mark does every day. He’s just such a consistent human being. He’s a guy [that] when you’re going through lineups, you want to figure out a way to ...

Chicago Cubs can’t capitalize on Justin Steele’s 6 shutout innings in 3-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers: ‘That’s as good as we’ve seen him.’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:42 GMT

Chicago Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy could tell left-hander Justin Steele was getting caught in between the timing of his delivery.Steele became out of whack in the first inning of his season debut Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. Hottovy saw moments when Steele moved either too slow or sped up his delivery as he searched for the adjustment in a nearly troublesome opening frame.Steele escaped the inning behind a timely double play shortstop Dansby Swanson deftly started with runners on first and second, snagging a 107.4-mph one-hopper off William Contreras’ bat. After a chat with Hottovy between innings, everything clicked for Steele.“I definitely found a rhythm,” Steele said. “Once I got going, I was in a groove and got comfortable out there.”Steele completed six shutout innings, scattering three hits, striking out eight and walking one batter. The Cubs failed to capitalize on Steele’s performance in a 3-1 loss. Steel...

High winds expected to set in for San Diego mountains, deserts; NWS watch in effect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:42 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A high wind watch has been implemented by the National Weather Service for parts of inland San Diego County, as strong winds are expected to pick up late Sunday.An incoming storm system is forecasted to bring west winds from 35 to 45 miles per hour tomorrow into Monday, according to NWS, with individual gusts that could reach upwards of 70 miles per hour.The high wind watch goes into effect for the mountains and desert areas in the county late Sunday night and will remain through Monday.According to a tweet from NWS, the winds will reach their peaks in the San Diego mountain areas Monday, lasting from around 6 a.m. until Midnight. In the desert, the peak is forecasted to be around noon Monday. California’s largest reservoirs close to total capacity The strong winds could cause trees to fall and damage other objects, as well as blow dust and sand creating poor visibility. Travel in these areas might become difficult, NWS said, particularly for high profile vehicles.The...

4 suspects wanted in east end grocery store theft, security guard assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:42 GMT

Toronto police are looking for four suspects wanted in connection with a theft and assault at an east end grocery store.Three men and a woman entered the store in the area of Danforth Avenue and Victoria Park around 3:30 p.m. on Mar. 30. A security guard noticed that two of the suspects began putting numerous items into a shopping cart and then walked past the cash register without paying. Police say when the security guard approached the two, one of them indicated he had a gun. The security guard managed to retrieve two bags of groceries before the suspects fled the store. The third suspect then assaulted the security guard before leaving with the fourth suspect. Police say the first male suspect is between 30 to 35 years of age, six-foot to six-foot-two and has a mark under his left eye. He was last seen wearing a red baseball hat, a black sweater with a gold “OVO” logo on the front, black sweatpants, and white headphones.The second male suspect is approximately 27 or ...

Store manager, valid FOID holder foils robbery, shoots and kills would-be robber in Calumet Heights

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:42 GMT

CHICAGO — A man is dead after getting shot while trying to rob an auto parts store in Calumet Heights.According to the Chicago Police Department, a 30-40-year-old man entered an auto parts store in the 9100 block of South Stony Island Avenue around 2:30 p.m., pulled out a gun, and demanded money from the cash register.Police said the store manager, who is a valid FOID holder, pulled out a gun and fired shots, hitting the 30-40-year-old man, who was then taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. Indiana police: Driver dead after car goes airborne after crash, another driver hits car No other information is available at this time as Area Two detectives continue to investigate.If you or someone you know has information that can aid detectives in their investigation, Area Two detectives can be reached at 312-747-8273, or anonymous tips can be filed online at cpdtip.com.

Drone photos capture storm devastation in Indiana

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:42 GMT

WHITELAND, Ind. (WXIN) — Footage captured from a drone shows the devastation that was caused by a storm late Friday night and early Saturday morning in Whiteland, Indiana.This aerial view captures the Park Forest neighborhood and the damage done to some of the homes.Relief for those in need of shelter can be found at Greenwood Middle School. Non-emergency reports can be called into the Johnson County Public Safety Communications Center at (317) 346-6336. Police say Whiteland took ‘direct hit’ during severe weather and tornadoes; middle school set up as shelter (Photo Provided by: Mike Barker)(Photo Provided by: Mike Barker) Storm rages through Russiaville and causes significant damage (Photo Provided by: Mike Barker)(Photo Provided by: Mike Barker) Submit your pics: Indy area experiences severe weather (Photo Provided by: Mike Barker)