LIVERMORE — The effort was evident on the faces of James Logan’s players. The Colts prepared as much as they could the past two days, watching film and going hard at practice. With every swing, pitch and catch during Friday’s game, the scrappy Union City school gave all it could. But maximum effort wasn’t enough […]
Third time’s the charm: Alameda defeats Bishop O’Dowd in 10-inning NCS playoff softball thriller
OAKLAND – A Bishop O’Dowd runner was 60 feet away from ending Alameda’s season as Jasmine “Jazzy” Whorley threw could have been the last pitch of her high school career. But instead of giving up an RBI hit or flyout, Whorley got a strikeout in the bottom of the eighth inning. Then the senior induced […]
Neighbours confirms ‘exit’ story as much-loved character is rushed to hospital
It’s another wild week on Ramsay Street! (Picture: Amazon Freevee/Metro.co.uk) Neighbours has lined up yet another jam-packed week for the residents of Ramsay Street as Leo Tanaka (Tim Kano) reels from the shock of Abigail’s drugs overdose. It’s Karl Kennedy’s (Alan Fletcher) final day at Erinsborough Hospital, but a creepy doctor begins to make advances […]
Richmond cops cleared in fatal shooting last summer
RICHMOND — A pair of Richmond police officers will not face criminal charges in the fatal shooting of an armed man inside his bedroom last summer, according to authorities. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Monterey County officer-involved shooting ends with two police, one suspect injured Crime and Public Safety | Study shows cops […]
Widespread power outages from deadly Houston storm raise new risk: hot weather
By Lekan Oyekanmi and David J. Phillip | Associated Press HOUSTON — As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to thousands after deadly storms, it will do so Saturday under a smog warning and as all of southern Texas starts to feel the heat. The National Weather Service in Houston warned […]
Is Cocomelon harmless fun or over stimulating nightmare? Two mums go head-to-head
Cocomelon is a smash hit (Picture: Netflix) Cocomelon. That one portmanteau is enough to prick up the ears and eyes of children all over the world. It’s a YouTube channel that specialises in 3D animation videos and features catchy children’s tunes. In fact, as of last month, it’s the third most-subscribed and second most-watched YouTube […]
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 7: game time, how to watch Sunday
It’ll be an NBA Game 7 doubleheader to finish the weekend. The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves will meet for their winner-take-all series finale Sunday at 6 p.m. MT, the league announced Friday night. The game at Ball Arena in downtown Denver will be broadcast on TNT and available for streaming on Max. The start […]
Gemini season will cheer you up – your star sign’s tarot horoscope forecast
Things are looking up (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk) Gemini season starts on May 20 and brings with it all of the curious, clever, social, and partying vibes of this worldly, energetic, perceptive sign. I am a Gemini (June 1) so I adore Gemini season and, let me tell you, Gemmys get a bad rap unfairly. We are […]
Athletics’ downward spiral continues with loss to Royals
The Athletics may have left Houston behind, but they’ve still got a problem. Left-hander Cole Ragans kept A’s bats in a silent mode Friday night, with the Kansas City Royals winning 6-2 at Kaufman Stadium. Ragans (3-3) gave up just two hits in seven innings — a single by Abraham Toro and a double to […]
Reggie Crawford could be in SF Giants’ bullpen by end of this season
SAN FRANCISCO — Once viewed as a two-way project hampered by his lack of health, Reggie Crawford is all of a sudden one step away from the major leagues. Crawford, 22, was promoted to Triple-A Sacramento this week and, according to Farhan Zaidi, the Giants’ 2022 first-round draft pick could be pitching out of the […]
There is zero reason to buy a PS5 console without a major price cut – Reader’s Feature
Are PlayStation execs forgetting about the cost of living crisis? (Sony) A reader lists all the reasons why PS5 console sales are in decline and suggests the lack of price cuts is the most important. If there’s one thing I’ve learned this year about gaming, it’s that the people in charge of the games industry […]
Keaton Winn becomes SF Giants’ latest injury victim with forearm strain
SAN FRANCISCO — Add Keaton Winn’s name to the list. Winn, 26, was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with a forearm strain that forced him from his start two days earlier. Mason Black, 24, was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento to fill his spot on the 26-man roster and received the start Friday in […]