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Mage the first to cross the finish line at 149th Kentucky Derby

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:14:52 GMT

(CNN) — Mage was the first to cross the finish line at the 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday.The apparent win came after heavily favored Forte was scratched from the race earlier in the day after a Kentucky Horse Racing Commission veterinarian found the horse had a bruised right front foot, Churchill Downs said.Forte had been listed as the 3-1 morning line favorite to win the first leg of the sport’s Triple Crown.Correction: A previous version of this story misstated the location of Churchill Downs. It is in Louisville.

Multiple people shot at Dallas-area outlet mall

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:14:52 GMT

ALLEN, Texas (AP) — Multiple people were shot at an outlet mall in the Dallas suburb of Allen, Texas, on Saturday, sending hundreds of shoppers fleeing in panic in the latest gun violence to strike the country.Calls about shots being fired came in about 3:40 p.m. from the Allen Premium Outlets. A dispatcher with Allen police confirmed the department was investigating a shooting but couldn’t say more.WFAA-TV reported that police on the scene said there were multiple victims, including children.Rep. Keith Self, who represents the area that includes the mall, said he had confirmed with law enforcement that the shooter is dead, and that there was no one else involved in the attack.Their conditions were not immediately known, but WFAA reported that the Collin County Sheriff said the shooter is dead.A crowd of hundreds of people who had been shopping stood outside, across the street from the mall, Saturday evening. Officers circulated among them asking if anyone had seen what happen...

Crowd gathers at British Consul General’s home in Boston to watch royal coronation

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:14:52 GMT

A crowd of Boston-area British natives gathered at the British Consul General’s residence on Beacon Hill in Boston on Saturday to watch the Royal Coronation.The watch party, complete with tea and crumpets, drew dozens of visitors despite the coronation taking place in the early morning hours in Boston. Those on hand sang and cheered as the royal coronation unfolded.The message ended with the British Consul reading a personal message from the king. https://twitter.com/KimLucey/status/1654789571614310401

More sunshine for Sunday, but also tracking showers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:14:52 GMT

High pressure is expected to remain in control on Sunday, with more sunshine and mild weather expected. Temperatures will be a tad warmer than Saturday, with inland than conditions in the mid to upper 70s. However a sea breeze will keep the immediate coast in the 60s most of the day.Late Sunday afternoon some clouds will begin moving in from the west, with some showers to follow overnight into Monday. The rain isn’t expected to last long and skies will clear out by mid morning on Monday.

Diners enjoy return of outdoor dining in the South End

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:14:52 GMT

Area residents could be seen taking advantage of the nice weather with some outdoor dining in the South End of Boston on Saturday as other restaurants in the North End continue to only offer indoor dining.Some North End residents we spoke with on Saturday said they were pleased to be able to easily navigate the streets, other said they were disappointed not to see people out at outdoor tables.Citing narrow roads, tunnel construction, and a lack of parking, the city says outdoor dining is not returning to the North End. Some residents said it wasn’t fair to only offer outdoor dining in certain parts of the city.

Mage wins star-crossed Kentucky Derby amid 7th death

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:14:52 GMT

By BETH HARRIS (AP Racing Writer)LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two more horses died in the hours before 15-1 shot Mage won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, capping a rocky stretch in which seven in all died and casting a shadow over the 149th edition of the world’s most famous race.Mage had only one victory in three previous races before holding off 9-1 shot Two Phil’s in the stretch. The colt, who didn’t race as a 2-year-old, ran 1 1/4 miles in 2:01.57 under Javier Castellano. The 45-year-old Hall of Fame jockey, who hasn’t been as in-demand lately, snapped an 0-for-15 skid in the Derby. He and trainer Gustavo Delgado are from Venezuela.“I never give up,” Castellano said. “I always try hard to do the right thing. It took me a little while to get there. I finally got it.”Mage joined Canonero II as Derby winners with Venezuelan ties. Canonero II won the Derby and Preakness in 1971.“Turning for home, he had a lot of heart,” Cas...

Celtics Jaylen Brown continues to lead charge to shut down 76ers’ James Harden: ‘Just doing my job’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:14:52 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — Late in the third quarter of Game 3, all of James Harden’s struggles came into focus.As the shot clock was winding down, the 76ers guard tried to find space to take a shot, but Jaylen Brown closed down all of his potential avenues. Harden ultimately took a tough fadeaway jumper that Brown contested well. When it missed, Brown leaked out for an outlet pass and took it all the way to the basket and drew a foul on Harden as he completed a three-point play.Harden crashed to the floor on his back as the Celtics took an eight-point lead. The sequence exemplified how everything has gone wrong for Harden and the Sixers. After he scored 45 points to will Philadelphia in its Game 1 victory, Harden has become a complete non-factor over the last two games with Joel Embiid back, and the biggest reason why the SIxers have faltered.Harden scored 12 points on 2-for-14 shooting – including 0-for-6 from deep – in Game 2 and followed that up with a 3-for-14 effort with five turnovers in...

Chicago Bears OC Luke Getsy says Justin Fields is ‘light-years’ ahead of last offseason as the QB dives into work with new teammates

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:14:52 GMT

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy said he still has a a lot to learn about what the reshaped offense can do better in 2023.Coaches are in the teaching phase with veteran players ahead of organized team activities later this month, and they only just got the rookies on the field Friday and Saturday to evaluate their movement, skills and learning ability at a two-day minicamp in Lake Forest.But Getsy already can see how the competition at each position will improve with general manager Ryan Poles’ offseason additions — including wide receivers DJ Moore and Tyler Scott, running backs D’Onta Foreman and Roschon Johnson, offensive linemen Nate Davis and Darnell Wright and tight end Robert Tonyan.And most important, Getsy believes quarterback Justin Fields is majorly improved as their second year working together picks up steam.“Where he was at this time last year to where he is now, I think he’s just light-years ahead of where he was,” Get...

Harrison Bader’s immediate impact fuels Yankees’ win over Rays

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:14:52 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG – Saturday started as an off day for Harrison Bader, but the Yankees’ center fielder ultimately played hero in a 3-2 win over the Rays.Shortly after DJ LeMahieu put the Yankees on the board with an RBI double in the eighth inning, Bader added two more runs with a single. The two-out bloop helped the last place Yankees avoid their second straight loss to the division-leading Rays at Tropicana Field.Saturday marked Bader’s fourth game of the season after he suffered an oblique injury early on in spring training. But he’s already made his presence felt a handful of times thanks to his elite defense in center and a few timely hits.Bader also crushed a three-run homer against the Rays on Friday, though the Yankees dropped that game, 5-4. Bader began Saturday on the bench because the Yankees are still ramping him up in his return from injury, but he’s expected to play again Sunday.It looked as if Saturday was going to go down as another loss fo...

Mets’ bats can’t make up for Tylor Megill’s shaky outing in loss to Rockies

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:14:52 GMT

With the Mets trailing the Colorado Rockies 3-2 in the sixth inning, Stephen Nogosek issued a leadoff walk to Colorado Rockies second baseman Harold Castro. As Ezequiel Tovar stepped up to the plate, radio play-by-play announcer Howie Rose mentioned that the Mets had issued more walks than any other team in baseball this season and had given up more home runs.As if on cue, Tovar took Nogosek deep for a two-run homer that put the Rockies up 5-2. The Colorado bullpen made it stand up and the Mets lost their 10th game in their last 13 tries Saturday afternoon at Citi Field.The Mets (17-17) are in the midst of a tough stretch. The starting pitchers aren’t going deep into games and the bullpen is shouldering the load. The offense has been ice-cold. The Mets remain confident that they will get out of this slump, but a fanbase that often expects disaster is getting restless.Tylor Megill (3-2) had an inefficient outing, taking the loss after giving up three earned runs on six hits, wa...