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Photos: Savannah Bananas thrill fans in San Jose

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:41 GMT

Excite Ballpark, home of the San Jose Giants, was packed Tuesday night for a game of Banana Ball, a sport that combines baseball with unusual entertainment and strives to make each night unique, a la a Grateful Dead show. Founded in 2016, the Savannah Bananas have rapidly become a sensation, with 500,000 fans on a ticket waitlist and 4 million TikTok followers.The Bananas squared off against the Party Animals and won 3-2.See the full story by Jason Mastrodonato here:From left to right, Fran Batarao, from Burlingame, 13, Jacob Cai, from Pacifica, 13, Jalen Mingao, from Daly City, 13, and Lucas Chan, from Redwood City, 13, pose for a selfie with Savannah Bananas’ Maceo (00) before the start of their game at Excite Park in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)Logan Connell, 12, from San Jose, shows off hits banana costume before the Savannah Bananas game at Excite Park in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area New...

Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey cleared of all charges of sexual assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:41 GMT

By Catherine Nicholls and Christian Edwards | CNNLondon  — A London jury has found Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey not guilty of seven sexual assault and two other sexual offenses against four men.The Hollywood star, 64, had faced historical sex offense charges that allegedly took place between 2004 and 2013, during which time Spacey served as artistic director at the Old Vic theater in the British capital. He pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.Spacey had tears in his eyes and thanked the jury after the panel found him not guilty. Today is also his 64th birthday.Justice Mark Wall had sent the jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court out to consider its verdicts on Monday at 12.45 p.m. local time.After 12 hours and 26 minutes of deliberation across three days, the jury returned on Wednesday and delivered its verdict that Spacey was not guilty on all counts.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | ‘We will not be robbed’: A-list stars join rally of strikin...

San Jose: Pedestrian suffers severe injuries in traffic collision

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:41 GMT

SAN JOSE — A West San Jose collision early Wednesday left a pedestrian with severe injuries and forced road closures as emergency vehicles swarmed the scene, according to authorities.The crash in the 600 block of Lincoln Avenue was reported at 4:35 a.m., according to social media posts by San Jose police. The pedestrian was taken to a hospital with what police called life-threatening injuries. As of 7:16 a.m., the person was stabilized.No additional information about the crash was provided.Road closures are in place on Lincoln Ave in both directions between Auzerais Ave and Parkmoor Ave. Commute traffic will be impacted. Please use alternate routes and drive carefully around emergency vehicles. Updates will be provided as they become available. TOC: 04:35 AM— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) July 26, 2023Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | When driving in the express lane might not make sense: Roadshow Crashes and Disasters | Ready fo...

A's fans invite Giants fans to reverse boycott

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:41 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- For more than three decades, the Battle of the Bay has been a rivalry between the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics, but Tuesday night’s game saw both teams uniting together in protest of the A’s moving to Las Vegas. Oakland A’s fans protested the team’s move with “Sell the Team” chants and shirts during the fifth inning. Many fans want Oakland Athletics Owner John Fischer to sell the team instead of moving the team to another city.  Naked woman armed with gun on Bay Bridge targeted random victims: CHP Rosalind Williams grew up going to A’s games in Oakland and missed work on Tuesday to watch the Battle of the Bay series. “I’m willing to lose a day’s pay to see this team,” Williams said.Many fans worry this series between the two teams will no longer happen if the team moves to Las Vegas. “Everybody knows that it’s a beautiful part of A’s and Giants history. We can’t just let it die,” said Hal the Hot Dog Guy. KRON On is streaming news live now.emb...

How to watch the USWNT against the Netherlands in a rematch of the 2019 Women’s World Cup final

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:41 GMT

The USWNT beat the Netherlands 2-0 in the Women's World Cup final four years ago. The USWNT beat the Netherlands 2-0 in the Women's World Cup final four years ago. (CNN) — The second round of group stage fixtures at the 2023 Women’s World Cup is now well under way as teams look to join Spain and Japan in the knockout stages.Thursday’s action is highlighted by a blockbuster clash between the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) and the Netherlands in a rematch of the final from four years ago.Elsewhere, Portugal faces Vietnam and co-host Australia takes on Nigeria.How to watchIn the US, the match will air on your local Fox channel. You can also stream the match by signing in with your TV provider at foxsports.com or on...

Federal appeals court halts Missouri execution, leading state to appeal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:41 GMT

A federal appeals court panel has halted next month’s planned execution of a 45-year-old Missouri man convicted of killing a 6-year-old girl, though the state is appealing the ruling.The three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday voted 2-1 to stop the execution of Johnny Johnson, who is scheduled to receive a lethal injection next Tuesday at the state prison in Bonne Terre for killing Casey Williamson after trying to sexually assault her in 2002.The Missouri Attorney General’s Office responded by asking that the full 8th Circuit court reconsider the case, which will likely end up before the U.S. Supreme Court before the scheduled execution date.Attorneys for Johnson have claimed he isn’t mentally competent to be executed because his schizophrenia prevents him from understanding the link between his crime and the punishment. They have also said Johnson has delusions about the devil using his death to bring about the end of the world.The Mi...

Nigerian doctors walk off the job again. Overstretched and underpaid, many have left for overseas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:41 GMT

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Resident doctors in Nigerian public hospitals on Wednesday embarked on their second strike this year to protest at salaries in arrears and to demand improved pay and working conditions.The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors declared the “total and indefinite strike … having considered all the numerous ultimatums, appeals and engagements with the government,” Dr Innocent Orji, the group’s president, said in a statement issued after their meeting on Tuesday night.Strikes by doctors in Nigeria are common and the latest could shut down some healthcare services in critical wards where they work as graduate trainees across public hospitals in Africa’s most populous country. The doctors are medical school graduates who provide urgent and critical care across under-staffed public hospitals.An average of 200 resident doctors in Nigeria have relocated abroad every month over the last two years, seeking better pay, Dr. Orji told The Associated Pres...

Major automakers unite to build electric vehicle charging network they say will rival Tesla’s

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:41 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Seven major automakers say they’re joining forces to build a North American electric vehicle charging network that would rival Tesla’s and nearly double the number of fast-charging plugs in the U.S. and Canada.General Motors, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes and Stellantis said Wednesday that they will share in a multi-billion dollar investment to build “high power” charging stations with 30,000 plugs in urban areas and along travel corridors.The dramatic move is intended to speed the adoption of electric vehicles, allaying fears that chargers won’t be available for long distance travel. The companies wouldn’t disclose the exact number of charging stations or financial details of the joint venture they’re forming to put the network in place. While they said the first of the chargers will be ready by next summer, they also would not say how long it will take to build the entire network.The automakers said in a joint statement Wednesday t...

Want an authentic Lionel Messi Inter Miami kit? You’ll have to wait until October

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:41 GMT

Messi's kit is a hot commodity. Messi's kit is a hot commodity. New York (CNN) — It’s easy to watch Lionel Messi play in the United States, but dressing like him is a bit more difficult.Fans hoping to purchase an authentic Inter Miami jersey featuring its newest star’s name will have to wait until mid-October (notably, that’s when the Major League Soccer season ends). Adidas, the jersey’s official manufacturer, said in a statement that demand for the $160 shirt is “truly unprecedented.”That’s hindering a number of sellers, including MLS’ official online store, which is warning buyers of the mid-October delivery date.“We’re working as quickly as possible to ensure that every fan who wants a jersey can get one onlin...

Michael Harris and the Atlanta Braves turn first 8-3-5 triple play since 1884

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:56:41 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — The Atlanta Braves turned a rare 8-3-5 triple play in the third inning against the Boston Red Sox in a 7-1 loss Tuesday night.It was the first triple play in the majors this season and the first 8-3-5 triple play in Major League Baseball since the 1884 Boston Beaneaters turned one against the Providence Grays, according to SABR’s Triple Plays Database.Center fielder Michael Harris caught a shallow fly by Triston Casas and threw to first after Adam Duvall had strayed too far.The throw easily got Duvall, then first baseman Matt Olson alertly fired the ball across the diamond in plenty of time to get Masataka Yoshida at third after he tagged up and attempted to advance on Duvall’s running gaffe. After the win, Duvall was able to chuckle about his own mistake.“My instincts told me right off the bat that it was off the end,” Duvall said. “I’m reading the outfielder. My goal is to get to second if it drops in front of him. I got out a little too far and he made a good throw ...