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NASCAR driver surprises fans at a popular fast-food restaurant

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:28 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - There are lots of big events leading up to Sunday's sold-out "Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison.Plenty of NASCAR drivers are in town already preparing for the big day and giving fans a big surprise, including Bubba Wallace. On Friday, Wallace made a pit stop at McDonald's, in East St. Louis, handing out customers' meals."I'm going to be at the window that's my game. I'm all about meeting people, getting them their food, and making sure it's right for them," Wallace said.Making sure it's right for the customers is also what McDonald's store owner Jimmy Williams has been about."I love the fact that Bubba spent some time with us last year. Certainly, he's here right now working the drive-thru," Williams said. "I love the fact he's here talking about opportunities. Very rarely do you see an African American who's racing cars. Very rarely do you see someone who can come into our community and talk about racing, but also talk about STEM....

Ryan McMahon powers Rockies past Royals at Kauffman Stadium

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:28 GMT

Ryan McMahon’s offensive surge continued Friday night.The third baseman belted his fifth home run in eight games and hit a go-ahead RBI single to help the Rockies snap a four-game losing streak by beating Kansas City, 7-2, on the road at Kauffman Stadium.With the game tied at two in the eighth after left fielder Jurickson Profar’s fielder’s choice, McMahon stepped into the batter’s box with runners at the corners and one out. He knocked the ball to left field, driving home shortstop Ezequiel Tovar to take a 3-2 advantage.“The battle with (Royals reliever) (Carlos) Hernandez was a good one,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “He throws the ball 100 miles per hour and (McMahon) battled. That was a big at bat.”Suddenly, the Rockies’ bats came alive. Catcher Elias Diaz belted a two-run double to center. Moments later, first baseman Nolan Jones’ hit deflected off Royals first baseman Nick Pratto’s glove and rolled into right field, driving two more runs ...

Ashanti and JaRule headline “I love RnB’ festival in Long Beach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:28 GMT

Ashanti and JaRule headlined the first “I love RnB” festival showcasing 90s Rythm and Blues and Hip-Hop in Long Beach on Saturday. The sold-out mega concert took place at Queen Mary and featured performances from Keyshia Cole, Fabolous, Marques Houston, Nivea, Blaque, 702, Lil Flip, and more. The event also featured two stages, “I Love RnB” and “RnB is not dead," along with food trucks, photo booths, and more for attendees to enjoy.Rap artist, Lil Flip, opened the festival performing several hits including, “Sunshine,” and “Game Over, ” followed by performances by girl groups, 702 and Blaque, and R&B singers, Marques Houston and Ruff Endz. R&B singers Keyshia Cole, Nivea, Teiarra Mari, and Truth Hurts captured the audience with their love and heartbreak-filled songs. Fans reminisced on 90s hip hop as they rapped along to the lyrics and danced during rappers Fabolous and Chingy’s performances. I love RNB festival in Long Beach (Source: Dillon Nichols)The star-studded festival...

Giants player makes history with 100th Splash Hit at Oracle Park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:28 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- History has been made at Oracle Park. It took 23 seasons, but the San Francisco Giants recorded their 100th "Splash Hit" home run on Friday. Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. homered on the first pitch of the bottom of the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles. That is the 100th time a Giant hit a homer over the right field wall and into McCovey Cove in the San Francisco Bay. No charges against Rendon for altercation with A’s fan: OPD Since opening in 2000, it has been a tradition for fans and kayakers to hang out in McCovey Cove, hoping to get lucky and go home with a ball. Here's a clip of the lucky fan who secured the 100th Splash Hit. Barry Bonds was the first Giant to hit a ball into the water when he did so on May 1, 2000, according to the Giants' website. Bonds recorded 35 Splash Hits -- the most of any Giant in history. Brandon Belt is second with 10.Twenty-eight different San Francisco players have hit a home run into McCovey Cove -- all l...

McMahon homers, gets go-ahead hit, Rockies beat Royals 7-2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:28 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ryan McMahon homered in the first inning and hit a go-ahead single in a six-run eighth to lead the Colorado Rockies over the Kansas City Royals 7-2 on Friday night and stop a four-game losing streak.Elias Díaz and Nolan Jones hit two-run doubles in the eighth, among six hits by the Rockies in the inning. McMahon has reached safely in 11 consecutive games, batting .425 (17 for 40) with five homers and 15 RBIs.Kansas City has lost nine of 12, dropping to 17-40.Brent Suter (4-0) allowed one hit over two scoreless innings in relief of Chase Anderson, who gave up two runs and four hits in six innings.Justin Lawrence struck out Jackie Bradley Jr. with the bases loaded for his second career save and first this year.After McMahon’s first-inning homer, Jordan Lyles retired 13 of his next 15 batters. He struck out eight over five innings, striking out eight.Lyles has allowed runs in the first inning of 10 of 12 starts, giving up 15 runs in the first.Kansas City built a...

Clevinger, 4 relievers combine for shutout as White Sox beat Tigers 3-0

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:28 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Clevinger and four relievers combined on Chicago’s fourth shutout, Tim Anderson scored a run and drove in one, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Friday.Clevinger pitched three-hit ball over five innings in first start since May 17. He struck out six and walked one after being sidelined because of inflammation in his right wrist.Keynan Middleton (1-0), Reynaldo López and Joe Kelly each gave up a hit while working a scoreless inning. Kendall Graveman retired all three batters in the ninth for his fifth save and the White Sox came away with the win after losing four of five.Detroit, which won three of four at home against Chicago last weekend, went 0 for 9 with runners in scoring position and stranded nine while spoiling a solid start by Reese Olson (0-1) in his major league debut. The 23-year-old right-hander didn’t allow a hit until the sixth inning, when he gave up two runs. He struck out six and walked one.The White Sox’s first...

Wilson scores 21 points, Parker moves up to 8th on career scoring list as Aces beat Dream

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:28 GMT

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 21 points, Candace Parker moved into eighth on the WNBA’s career scoring list, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 92-87 on Friday night.Jackie Young scored 20 points, Kelsey Plum added 15 for Las Vegas (5-0). Parker finished with 13 points to pass Katie Smith (6,452) on the points list and now trails Sue Bird (6,803) for seventh place.Cheyenne Parker had 25 points and 11 rebounds for Atlanta (2-3). Allisha Gray added 16 points and Howard scored 15.LIBERTY 77, SKY 76CHICAGO (AP) — Breanna Stewart banked in a go-ahead shot with 7.1 seconds left and New York rallied to beat Chicago in Courtney Vandersloot’s return to the Windy City.Stewart finished with 19 points, 11 rebounds and five assists for New York (4-1). Betnijah Laney scored 17 points and Vandersloot, who was drafted third in 2011 by Chicago, had eight points and eight assists.Kahleah Copper led Chicago (3-3) with 20 points. Alanna Smith made all seven of her field goals, ...

Polanco’s RBI double gives Twins 1-0 win over Guardians

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:28 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jorge Polanco hit an RBI double in the seventh inning and Jhoan Duran finished a combined eight-hitter, helping the Minnesota Twins top the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 on Friday night.Polanco’s drive off Nick Sandlin (2-3) went high off the right-field wall, scoring Kyle Farmer from second base. The teams went a combined 1 for 11 with runners in scoring position before Minnesota broke through.Brock Stewart (2-0) got three outs for the win, stranding a pair of runners in the seventh after Jovani Moran allowed two hits.Duran entered with one out in the eighth with Steven Kwan on second base and the heart of the Guardians order ahead. Duran struck out José Ramírez, intentionally walked Josh Naylor and struck out Andrés Giménez to end the inning.He then worked the ninth for his eighth save in nine chances.The Twins have won the first two games of the series and four of five overall.Sandlin, who hadn’t allowed a hit in his previous eight outings, surrendered two hits and a...

DC United legends, youth soccer players test their shooting skills at MLS All-Star Roadshow opener

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:28 GMT

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Llewellyn nails down Iowa’s 5-4 regional win over North Carolina

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:32:28 GMT

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Sam Hojnar gave Iowa the lead for good with a two-run single in the first inning, but it took a pair of strikeouts by reliever Luke Llewellyn to nail down the Hawkeyes’ 5-4 victory over North Carolina on Friday night in the nightcap of the Terre Haute Regional.The second-seeded Hawkeyes (43-14) never trailed, taking a 5-1 lead into the ninth. Marcus Morgan (5-2) allowed just one run in a five-inning start and Jack Whitlock followed Morgan with three shutout innings. Iowa turned to Will Christophers to begin the ninth. He walked Johnny Castagnozzi and surrendered a two-run homer to Alberto Osuna. No. 9 batter Colby Wilkerson followed with a single and Mac Horvath drew a one-out walk, ending Christophers’ outing. Llewellyn entered and gave up an RBI double to Jackson Van De Brake, leaving runners on second and third. Llewellyn struck out Tomas Frick and Hunter Stokely — the Tar Heels’ No. 3 and 4 hitters — to notch his fourth save.Iowa advanc...