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‘We got outplayed’: 3 takeaways from the Chicago White Sox’s disappointing series against the last-place Kansas City Royals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:53 GMT

The bottom of the ninth inning began with an always troublesome walk Thursday at Kauffman Stadium.It concluded with a perfect bunt and with that the end of a disappointing series for the Chicago White Sox.Afterward, manager Pedro Grifol got straight to the point.“We got outplayed in the series,” Grifol said. “Flat out.”The Sox went to Kansas City looking to build on back-to-back series wins against the Minnesota Twins and Cincinnati Reds.They left town dropping three of four to the Royals, who have second-worst record in baseball. The Sox suffered a walkoff loss Thursday, falling 4-3 in front of 20,321.The Sox are 13-26, just a game ahead of the last-place Royals (12-27) in the American League Central.Here are three takeaways from lost trip.1. Pedro Grifol wants to see urgency.The Sox trailed by two runs in the eighth inning Thursday. Andrew Vaughn and Carlos Pérez singled against Aroldis Chapman, bringing Luis Robert Jr. to the plate.Robert lined a doub...

Jets, Aaron Rodgers receive six primetime games in 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:53 GMT

Thursday night, the 2023 NFL schedule was released for all 32 teams.Early that morning, the Jets found out the Aaron Rodgers era with the Jets would begin under the lights in primetime.Rodgers and the Jets will host the Bills on Monday Night Football, Sept. 11, at MetLife Stadium. The two teams split their meetings last year as the Jets shocked the Bills at home, 20-17, last November. Buffalo exacted revenge at home last December 20-12.Gang Green last opened a season at home under the lights on Sept. 11, 2011, as it defeated the Cowboys 27-24.The Jets’ start on road won’t be any easier on Sept. 17 in Week 2 as they will travel to AT&T Stadium to play the Cowboys. Gang Green will return home in Week 2 on Sept. 24 to host the Patriots, hoping to snap a 14-game losing streak against New England.This year is a drastic change compared to years past. Gang Green will receive the maximum six primetime games compared to just one a season ago. The Jets’ lone national tel...

Patriots 2023 schedule: Analyzing all 17 games from the Cowboys trip to Aaron Rogders’ Jets

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:53 GMT

Here it is.The Patriots’ 2023 regular-season schedule was finally released Thursday night, a slate featuring four primetime games, a season opener against the NFC East champion Eagles and a midseason trip to Germany. According to Vegas oddsmakers, the Pats’ schedule is the hardest in the NFL by opponents’ over/under win totals.Below is a game-by-game breakdown of their upcoming season.Week 1: vs. PhiladelphiaSept. 10, 4:25 p.m.Arguably the toughest test on the Patriots’ schedule arrives early with MVP runner-up Jalen Hurts, star wideouts A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith and a loaded defense coming to town in Week 1. The Eagles own the most talented roster on paper in the NFL, and upsetting them could go a long way to changing the narrative around the team’s new season.Week 2: vs. MiamiSept. 17 (SNF), 8:20 p.m.A division game in primetime as a home underdog? The Patriots have the opportunity to clinch a rare statement win in Week 2 if Bill O’Brien̵...

Ravens 2023 schedule: 4 prime-time games, including Christmas at 49ers, 25,442 travel miles and trip to London

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:53 GMT

Prime-time audiences will get a healthy dose of star quarterback Lamar Jackson down the stretch of this year’s NFL season.The Ravens will play four nationally televised night games in a six-week span between Weeks 11 and 16, including a Christmas night blockbuster against the 49ers in San Francisco. Last season, the 49ers were 13-4 in the regular season and reached the NFC championship before losing to the Philadelphia Eagles. They’re expected to contend for the NFC title again.Other night games for the Ravens include a Thursday showdown against the division rival Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on Nov. 16 and two Sunday night games — against the Chargers in Los Angeles on Nov. 26 and at the Jacksonville Jaguars on Dec. 17.The Ravens will also play in London for just the second time in franchise history when they take on the host Tennessee Titans on Oct. 15 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Ravens last played overseas in 2017, getting blown out by the Ja...

Chicago Bears release 2023 schedule: They’ll open and close against the Green Bay Packers and play 4 prime-time games

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:53 GMT

The Chicago Bears will open and close their 2023 regular season against the Green Bay Packers, the team announced Thursday night as part of their full schedule release.The first Bears-Packers game after the Aaron Rodgers era will be in the season opener Sept. 10 at Soldier Field. Fans are expected to get their first good look at the Packers under new quarterback Jordan Love. The teams are scheduled to meet again in Week 18 at Lambeau Field.The Bears won only three games last season, but the NFL still scheduled them to play four games in prime time in 2023, highlighted by a “Thursday Night Football” matchup against the Carolina Panthers on Nov. 9 at Soldier Field.The game is notable because it is expected to feature Bears quarterback Justin Fields against new Panthers quarterback Bryce Young. The Bears traded the No. 1 draft pick to the Panthers this offseason so that the Panthers could draft Young. The Bears received Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore as a part of the trade...

Giants full 2023 schedule with predictions from Daily News’ Pat Leonard

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:53 GMT

The Giants have a 3-22 record against the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles in the past six seasons, including a combined 0-5 last year. Their success or failure starts and ends there.So it’s appropriate that a 2023 season with higher expectations starts there, too:Week 1. Sunday Night Football. Dak Prescott. Daniel Jones. Cowboys and Giants. MetLife Stadium. Under the lights.Rekindling a Week 1 tradition that saw the NFC East rivals clash six times in eight years from 2012-19, with Dallas winning five. The Giants are hosting for the first time since 2012.The schedule makes clear, though, that the NFL has dubbed Brian Daboll’s Giants as ready for prime time in the early going coming off a year one playoff berth.John Mara’s club will face a Sunday Night, Thursday Night and Monday Night Football gauntlet in three of the regular season’s first four weeks. They’re scheduled for four prime time games in the season’s first six weeks and five total,...

NFL 2023 schedule: Patriots open with Eagles, play Chiefs and Steelers among 4 primetime games

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:53 GMT

Here it is.The Patriots’ 2023 regular-season schedule has been released, a slate that starts with the reigning NFC champion Eagles in Week 1. The Pats will host Philadelphia for a 4:25 p.m. kickoff on Sept. 10, then the Dolphins in a Sunday Night Football matchup in Week 2.  Their home clash with Miami is the first of four primetime games on the schedule, including a stretch of three straight in December.The complete schedule is below.MNF = Monday Night Football; SNF = Sunday Night Football; TNF = Thursday Night FootballRelated ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots back James Robinson looking forward to showing his mettle New England Patriots | Patriots 2023 schedule: Home opener set against NFC East power New England Patriots | Tom Brady returning for Patriots’ 2023 home opener New England Patriots | Patriots sign CB Tae Hayes, cut practice-squad wide receiver New England Patriots | Patriots 20...

5.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Northern California

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:53 GMT

(KTXL) — A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck in Northern California Thursday afternoon around 4:19 p.m., with the shaking felt across the northern half of the state, including the Pacific coast, and parts of Nevada. Preliminary readings had the quake at 5.7 and then 5.4 magnitudes, but the USGS website updated its reading to 5.5. The quake struck about 2.5 miles southwest of the community of East Shore near Lake Almanor, about 120 miles directly northeast of Sacramento, according to the USGS.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said there was no tsunami warning, advisory, watch or threat related to the California earthquake. The California Highway Patrol said that the earthquake caused a disruption at the agency's Chico dispatch center, and that 911 lines are currently down. The agency said that people in the region should call 530-332-1200 to report emergencies. In the hour after the original earthquake, at least five aftershocks were registered in the same region, all...

Migrants, border officers in limbo as time winds down on Title 42

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:53 GMT

SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- In the hours leading up to the end of Title 42, migrants and border authorities are playing the waiting game while preparing for the worst.Migrants continue to gather at various spots along the border between San Diego and Tijuana, with one of the larger groups congregating about a mile and a half to the west of the San Ysidro Port of Entry.Here, like at the other spots along the border, migrants wait to be picked up by agents.In the meantime, they survive with water and food provided by good Samaritans, with the Border Patrol making two stops daily to deliver water and granola bars. What is Title 42 and how has U.S. used it to curb migration? On the south side of the border, you'll find people like Juan delivering groceries to migrants."I've also delivered medicine for a baby," he said.While Juan is doing this free of charge, others are seen selling food and charging for delivery.Aida Meza, a commuter at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, had to wait whil...

18-year-old arrested in fatal San Ysidro shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:31:53 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in San Ysidro last month, according to San Diego police.Authorities were first notified of the shooting around 10:20 p.m. on April 7, located outside a home in the 100 block of East Park Avenue.Upon arrival, officers from the SDPD Southern Division found a man in front of the home with a gunshot wound to his upper body, police said. Officers attempted life-saving measures on the victim until paramedics with San Diego-Fire Rescue arrived to transport him to a nearby hospital.The victim was declared dead at 11:06 p.m. at the hospital by medical personnel, according to SDPD Lt. Steve Shebloski. Antisemitic symbols found in UCSD residence hall During the preliminary investigation into the shooting, SDPD learned that the victim, later identified as 20-year-old Carlos Arvizu, was confronted by one or more suspects in a vehicle before he was shot, police said. The vehicle then sped away from the area where ...