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The 2023 Red Sox: By the numbers

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:38 GMT

Baseball is a numbers game. It has always been a numbers game.Number of games played, homers hit, runs driven in, strikeouts, walks. Wins and losses. Averages and percentages. Single-season and career statistics. Record highs and personal worsts.That’s not even getting into the advanced metrics of the modern era.One stat alone won’t tell the full story. In 2023, the Red Sox finished 78-84, in last place for the third time in four seasons. But their record belies how great they were at times, on both individual and collective levels.To truly understand this team, why they flourished, faltered, and how they ultimately failed, one must examine the numbers behind the numbers. So, one last time before the calendar page mercifully flips to a new year and clean slate, here are the 2023 Red Sox by the numbers:Record and recordsHere’s an odd bit of trivia: this was the ninth season in which the Red Sox won exactly 78 games, but only the sixth time they also finished with exactly 84 losses. T...

Rising stars to watch in 2024

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:38 GMT

Fame matters mightily, especially in a world obsessed with social media. In Hollywood, where celebrity is a constantly changing variable, a new year brings hope. And for a lucky few, recognition.The dreamers that dive into an often cruel and irrational business do so hoping that wishes, as the song says, really do come true.  This year we can expect to see these rising stars showcased in vehicles that will solidify their talent and the expectations that have gotten them this far so far.Here then the Rising Stars of 2024:Teyana Taylor is proof that good work gets noticed.  Taylor turned in a blistering, unforgettable performance in A.V. Rockwell’s darkly realistic “A Thousand and One.”  A winner at Sundance, “Thousand” showcased Taylor as a single mother just out of Rikers prison who kidnaps her son in order to protect him. If few saw the film, rapturous critical acclaim meant lift-off for Taylor’s career. Now she co-stars opposite LaKeith Stanfield in the epic biblical comedy “The B...

Owen DeSalvo ahead of the game

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:38 GMT

Even at a power football program like BB&N, every now and then, someone as young as an eighth grader can make an impact.The current example of this is strong safety and running back Owen DeSalvo.After the end of the season, DeSalvo represented Massachusetts at the FBU National Championships in Naples, Fla., and was named a finalist for National Eighth Grade Player of the Year. He also earned an invite to the FBU/Adidas Freshman All-American Game.This is all coming off a terrific season with the Knights. He started all nine games on defense, where he was third on the team in tackles, and earned an offer from UMass.It is quite the early resume for the Cohasset native, who is excited to take those next steps as a player.“Before coming to BB&N, I was mainly getting plays at running back and on the offensive side of the ball,” DeSalvo said. “After coming to BB&N this year, I switched to the defensive side of the ball at strong safety. I think over time one o...

Large waves damage Ocean Beach Pier

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:38 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The Ocean Beach Pier is damaged after getting hit hard this weekend during the high surf warning in San Diego County. The pier closed in October as a safety precaution and will remain closed through early 2024 because of previous damage. Large waves eight to 12 feet, with sets up to 18 feet, have been pounding the Southern California coastline this weekend, causing even more damage to the 57-year-old pier. The pier has been closed several times in recent years. Over the past five years, the City of San Diego says it has spent $1.7 million to repair the Ocean Beach Pier, which has been closed to the public about 30% of that time due to damage. Coastal closures in place amid high surf warning in San Diego County “The cycle of damage and repairs for the Ocean Beach Pier has been an increasing challenge in recent years – and one that we cannot prevent,” said City Engineer Rania Amen, Director of the Engineering and Capital Projects Department. “Our teams wi...

What's closed New Year's Day in San Diego County?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:38 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Making plans for News Year's Day? If so, double check to see if where you're headed is open during the holiday. What's closed?All public county offices, family resource centers, library branches and animal shelters will be closed on Monday, Jan. 1. Additionally, all county public health clinics will be closed. Drivers’ warning: CHP to implement Maximum Enforcement Period for new year The following community and recreations centers are also planning to close their doors for the day:Fallbrook Community CenterLakeside Community CenterSpring Valley Community CenterSpring Valley Gymnasium4S Ranch Recreation Office only (all parks will be open)Community Teen CentersValley Center Community Hall and Adams Park PooThose offices will resume normal business hours the following day on Tuesday, Jan. 2. 25 Southern California restaurants added to Michelin Guide in 2023 What's open?Planning a park picnic or pondering the idea of pitching a tent at a county campsite? You're in luck...

China’s manufacturing contraction worsens in December as demand weakens

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:38 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — A survey of factory managers in China shows manufacturing contracted in December in the latest sign the world’s second-largest economy remains sluggish. The official purchasing managers index, or PMI, fell to 49 last month in what officials said was evidence of weak demand, the National Bureau of Statistics reported on Sunday. It was the third straight month of contraction. The PMI is on a scale up to 100 where 50 marks the cutoff between expansion and contraction. The index has fallen in eight of the past nine months, with an increase only in September. In November, the index was at 49.4, down from 49.5 the month before. Despite unexpectedly prolonged weakness after the pandemic, China’s economy grew at a 5.2% pace in the first three quarters of the year and showed signs of improvement in November, with factory output and retail sales rising.In recent months, the government has raised spending on construction of ports and other infrastructure, cut interest rates and ...

North Korea’s Kim says military should ‘thoroughly annihilate’ US, South Korea if provoked

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:38 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his military should “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked, state media reported Monday, after he vowed to boost national defense to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.Kim is expected to ramp up weapons tests in 2024 ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. Many experts say he likely believes his expanded nuclear arsenal would allow him to wrest U.S. concessions if former President Donald Trump is reelected.In a five-day major ruling party meeting last week, Kim said he will launch three more military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and develop attack drones this year in what observers say is an attempt to increase his leverage in future diplomacy with the U.S.In a meeting on Sunday with commanding army officers, Kim said it is urgent to sharpen “the treasured sword” to safeguard national security, an apparent reference to his country...

Replay: Fireworks, drone show welcome 2024

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:38 GMT

DALLAS (NEXSTAR/NBCDFW) -- The most spectacular fireworks and drone show in the Central Time Zone welcomed 2024 and the new year in Dallas, Texas. “Lone Star NYE 2024" featured a remarkable nonstop 10-minute fireworks show that illuminated the Dallas city skyline. The show included breathtaking panoramic fireworks with more than 4,000 pyrotechnic special effects fired from 560 feet above ground atop the iconic Reunion Tower.The fireworks were accompanied by a 300-drone light show. Engineered and flown by DFW-based Sky Elements, the drones lit up the sky at heights of up to 700 feet and created an array of visual elements and an immersive experience never seen before above the Dallas skyline. The theme for this year's show was New Year's Eve over the decades. Before and after the fireworks, Bowling for Soup and two other Texas musical acts hit the stage. Known for their humor and infectious energy, Bowling for Soup, a pop-punk band from Wichita Falls, brought the house down with hit...

KRON4 New Years Live: Stream SF Bay Area NYE fireworks

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:38 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Ring in 2024 with the Bay Area’s only live and local New Year’s countdown show. Hosted by Grant Lodes and Justine Waldman, KRON4’s New Years Live starts Sunday at 11:30 p.m. on KRON4 and streaming on KRON4.com. This year’s show features the stunning fireworks over the San Francisco Bay and performances from ‘Dear San Francisco’ at Club Fugazi and magician Andrew Evans from The Magic Patio. There is also a special musical performance from 98 Degrees.  KRON4's New Year's Day Forecast We have special guests to count you down to the new year. (Hint: They are two players from your San Francisco 49ers). Watch on KRON4 or kron4.com or stream on the KRON app.

Packers take control of playoff spot on Love’s 4-touchdown night in 33-10 cruise past Vikings

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:54:38 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jordan Love threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score to put the Green Bay Packers in control of a spot in the playoffs with a 33-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.Aaron Jones rushed for 120 yards and Jayden Reed had two touchdown catches for the Packers (8-8), who can get the NFC’s last wild-card spot by beating Chicago at home next week. Seattle’s loss earlier in the day allowed them to climb above the cut.Love went 24 for 33 for 256 yards in what was surely the finest game of his first year as the starter in the post-Aaron Rodgers era. “He’s playing at an incredibly high level. I’m super happy for him, because he’s put in a ton of work to get to this point,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “I really think the sky is the limit for us. He’s just showing a glimpse of what he can ultimately be.”Last season, Rodgers and the Packers lost a win-and-in finale at home to Detroit and missed the playoffs.“It’s an awesome vibe in the...