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Braves rework Sale’s contract, agree to $38 million, 2-year deal with ’26 club option

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:56:31 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves reworked the contract for newcomer Chris Sale, announcing Thursday a $38 million, two-year deal with the left-handed pitcher acquired last weekend from the Boston Red Sox.The contract, which also includes an $18 million club option for 2026, supersedes his previous deal that called for a $27.5 million salary this year, with $10 million of that deferred until 2039.In essence, the seven-time All Star gets an additional $10.5 million in guaranteed money without having to wait for a deferred payment, in exchange for committing to at least two seasons with the Braves rather than one.The 34-year-old Sale will make $16 million this season and $22 million in 2025. “They put their faith and trust in me,” he said. “This allows me to be more comfortable knowing I’m going to be here a couple of years and can get settled in.”As part of the trade that sent infield prospect Vaughn Grissom to Boston, the Red Sox agreed to send $17 million to the Braves ...

Guard Ricky Rubio says his NBA career is over. He stepped away from Cavs to work on mental health

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:56:31 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Veteran guard Ricky Rubio, who stepped away from his playing career — and the Cleveland Cavaliers — this season to concentrate on his mental health, said Thursday his NBA career is over.The 33-year-old Rubio posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he’s “doing much better and getting better every day” but that his NBA career “has come to an end.”The Cavs have been in talks to buy out Rubio’s $6.1 million contract for this season. The Spanish native has spent the past two seasons recovering from a torn knee ligament, and was limited to just 33 games last season.He didn’t report to training camp this season, and Rubio posted on social media that “July 30th was one of the toughest nights of my life.”“One day, when the time is right, I would love to share my full experience with you all so I can help support others going through similar situations,” Rubio wrote. “Until then, I would like to keep it private out of respect for my family a...

White House: US has evidence Russia has used NKorean ballistic missiles against Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:56:31 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House: US has evidence Russia has used NKorean ballistic missiles against Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles.Source

Mets and center fielder Harrison Bader agree to 1-year deal for about $10 million, AP source says

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:56:31 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Center fielder Harrison Bader and the New York Mets have agreed to a one-year contract for about $10 million, according to a person familiar with the deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the move was pending a physical and had not been announced by the team.Bader, a Gold Glove winner with St. Louis in 2021, returns home to New York after spending a little more than a year across town with the Yankees. He was acquired from the Cardinals in an August 2022 trade for pitcher Jordan Montgomery and then claimed off waivers by Cincinnati on Aug. 31 last year.The 29-year-old Bader batted .232 with seven homers and 40 RBIs during an injury-plagued season with the Yankees and Reds. He had a .622 OPS in 98 games and a career-best 20 stolen bases in 23 attempts.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource

Billy Joel to perform at Coors Field in July

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:56:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Coors Field announced its fourth headliner for its summer concert series on Thursday.The "Piano Man" himself is returning to Colorado for the first time in five years. Billy Joel, 74, will be bringing his "Billy Joel in Concert" tour to Coors Field on July 12.The last time Joel was in Colorado was on Aug. 8, 2019, when he performed at the home of the Rockies for the first time. During that tour, he performed a total of 25 songs, beginning with "Matter of Trust" and ending with "You May Be Right." Full list of concerts at Red Rocks in 2024, so far Joel's other recent concerts in Denver were at what was then known as the Pepsi Center in 2010 and 2015.Joel is a legend in the music world, with more than 150 million records sold. He has had 33 Top 40 hits and 23 Grammy nominations since signing his first solo recording contract in 1972.In 1999, Joel had the honor of being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.With hits that stand the test of time, like "Piano Man...

Cold weather shelters to open in Denver for freezing weekend

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:56:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Those in need of shelter this weekend when temperatures dip into the teens overnight with possible snow in Denver will have some more options.The city plans to open the Denver Navigation Campus at 4040 Quebec St. and New Directions at 4595 Quebec St. The two shelters will be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. from Jan. 5 to Jan. 8. Download the FOX31 App: Breaking news alerts & Pinpoint Weather To get to the shelters, buses will shuttle people from St. Francis Center at 2323 Curtis St. from 6:30-9 p.m. After that, the city said people should go directly to the Denver Navigation Campus.Denver's "front door" shelters will expand capacity during the cold weather shelter plan: Lawrence Street Community Center: 2222 Lawrence St. (men)Samaritan House: 2301 Lawrence St. (women)Urban Peak: 2100 Stout St. (ages 15-20)The Connection Center will also take calls for families seeking shelter at 303-295-3366.Denver, Colorado weather resourcesStay prepared for storms and forecast ch...

Vail spends $2M to help locals buy homes in the increasingly expensive ski town

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:56:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The average home values in the town of Vail are $1,652,138, according to Zillow, making it increasingly unaffordable for locals who live there.In response to the spike in property values, the Vail Town Council voted on Tuesday to help Habitat for Humanity build 10 homes in Timber Ridge. Photos: Rent this exclusive Vail home for $19K a night These homes are going towards buyers earning under 80% of the area median income for people like educators, law enforcement, tradespeople, healthcare, grocery store and resort employees, according to the press release.“The availability and affordability of both rental and home ownership remains the most critical issue facing the Eagle River Valley,” Elyse Howard, Habitat’s director of development, said in a press release. “Eagle County Government and the Town of Vail continue to be leaders in affordable housing. This program will allow Habitat families to purchase a home in Vail for the first time in our almost 30-year his...

Police say multiple people shot at Iowa high school; suspect is dead

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:56:31 GMT

PERRY, Iowa (WHO) – Multiple people were shot inside a small-town Iowa high school early Thursday as students prepared to start their first day of classes after their annual winter break, authorities said.The suspect in the shooting in Perry, Iowa, has died of what investigators believe is a self-inflicted gunshot wound, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The official was not authorized to publicly discuss details of the investigation and spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity.Law enforcement was notified about an active shooter at Perry High School at 7:37 a.m. CT. When emergency responders arrived, they found multiple gunshot victims. At a news conference Thursday morning, Infante said it was unclear how many victims were shot and the extent of their injuries but that the threat was over and there was no danger to the public.As of July 2021, Iowa does not require a permit to purchase a handgun or carry a firearm in pu...

South Florida gears up to honor injured veterans in 20th Annual Soldier Ride

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:56:31 GMT

The South Florida community is honoring over 40 injured veterans, including current patients at Walter Reed Medical Center, during this year’s Miami-Key West Soldier Ride.The annual Wounded Warrior Project event began Thursday and will run through the weekend, marking its 20th year.The event began when a lone cyclist took the 5,000-mile coast-to-coast journey to recognize post-9/11 injured veterans, giving rise to Soldier Ride.Army veteran Jacob Norotsky was serving in Iraq back in 2007 when the helicopter he was in was attacked. He now suffers from PTSD as a result. “It just felt like every hill we went just got better and better and all the guys and girls around me just overcoming and you could just hear the camaraderie getting better by the moment,” said Norotsky. Soldier Ride has evolved over two decades, bringing large groups of injured veterans to cities across America. Focused on fostering strong social connections, the program addresses mental and physical ...

Russia has used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles, US says

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:56:31 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russia has acquired ballistic missiles from North Korea and is seeking close-range ballistic missiles from Iran as Moscow struggles to replenish supplies for its war with Ukraine, the White House said Thursday.Recently declassified intelligence found that North Korea has provided Russia with ballistic missile launchers and several ballistic missiles, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. Russian forces fired at least one of those ballistic missiles into Ukraine on Dec. 30 and it landed in an open field in the Zaporizhzhia region, he said.Russia launched multiple North Korean ballistic missiles on Tuesday as part of an overnight attack, and the U.S. was assessing the impact, he said. The missiles have a range of about 550 miles (885 kilometers).U.S. intelligence officials believe that North Korea, in return for its arms support, wants Russia to provide it with aircraft, sur...