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Dansby Swanson’s emotional day ends with the Chicago Cubs’ 10-3 win against the Texas Rangers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:36 GMT

A relaxing morning in the Chicago Cubs clubhouse suddenly turned somber before Saturday’s game against the Texas Rangers.Mallory Swanson, the wife of Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson and a star on the U.S. women’s national team competing in this summer’s World Cup, suffered a left knee injury during an exhibition game against Ireland and had to be carted off the field and taken to a hospital.Dansby Swanson watched the game on TV with his teammates and was obviously distraught at the sight of his wife writhing in pain on the field.But he somehow was able to focus on the task at hand by first pitch, contributing a pair of hits and making a heads-up baserunning play in a 10-3 win against the Rangers.“He loves this stuff, he loves being out here, he loves competing,” Ian Happ said of Swanson. “Pretty impressive for him today to be able to do what he did. We were all watching the game earlier. Pretty somber (mood). For him to be able to do that and show t...

Celebration of San Diego State Aztecs at Snapdragon Stadium

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:36 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego State University men's basketball team is set to be celebrated in Snapdragon Stadium after their historic run in the NCAA March Madness tournament.The Aztecs are have arrived for the 7:30 p.m. ceremony honoring the team and fans with speeches from players, SDSU leadership and San Diego officials.While the stadium is expected to be packed with Aztecs fans, those who may not be able to attend the ceremony can catch it in the player above. Aztecs shown outpouring of support for historic season The Aztecs' men's basketball team have left its mark in San Diego sports history during the NCAA tournament, making it all the way to the Championship for the first time ever. Despite losing the final game to the University of Connecticut, the team's success in the season is something that San Diegans will not soon forget.

3 taken to hospital after Delaware mall shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:36 GMT

CHRISTIANA, Del. (AP) — A Delaware mall shooting left three people injured and forced shoppers to evacuate as police investigate. Delaware State Police said they were investigating the shooting at the Christiana Mall, in a northern community near Pennsylvania. “We can confirm that there are 3 victims who were injured by gunfire and transported to an area hospital for medical treatment,” police said in a tweet. “There are currently no public safety concerns at Christiana Mall and the surrounding area.” The mall would remain closed Saturday evening, police said in a statement.The three people were shot in the food court area, WPVI-TV reported. Police asked people to keep away as authorities investigate, but set up a reunification site at the north entrance for those trying to locate someone. Additional details were not immediately available. “We appreciate everyone’s patience as we continue to gather more details on this shooting,” police said in a tweet.The Associated Press

One transported to hospital after Dufferin Plaza stabbing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:36 GMT

One person has been transported to hospital after a stabbing at Dufferin Plaza on Saturday evening.STABBING:Dufferin Plaza6:36 p.m.– reports of someone stabbed– police o/s– officers advised it appeared to be a robbery– a patient was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries– suspects fled– ongoing investigation– any info call 416-808-2222#GO774791^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) April 9, 2023Police responded to reports of a stabbing at approximately 6:36p.m. and one victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.While police remain on scene, the suspect fled the scene and an investigation is ongoing.

CFL commissioner Ambrosie asks for SFU program to continue in Canada

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:36 GMT

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie is petitioning for Simon Fraser University’s football program to be allowed to continue in Canada.On Thursday, Simon Fraser president Joy Johnston announced the school was discontinuing its football program effective immediately because it had nowhere to play following this year.Simon Fraser was slated to compete this season in the Lone Star Conference but in February the conference announced it would not be renewing its football affiliation with the Red Leafs past the 2023 campaign.But in a letter Saturday, Ambrosie reached out to U Sports president Pierre Arsenault and Canada West managing director Rocky Olfert to allow Simon Fraser to continue playing football within Canada. The letter was also directed to all Canadian university athletic directors and football head coaches.“I am writing to seek your support for facilitating the continuation of that program by allowing it to return to Canada West and U Sports competition,” Ambrosi...

2 men critical after drive-up shooting in Grand Crossing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:36 GMT

CHICAGO — Two men are in critical condition after a shooting in the Grand Crossing neighborhood early Saturday evening.According to the Chicago Police Department, officers were called to the 7000 block of South Lafayette Avenue around 5:27 p.m. Police said a 24-year-old man and another male of unknown age were on the street when an unknown vehicle pulled up and an offender from inside the vehicle opened fire on the two.The 24-year-old man was shot in the head and taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. The other victim, a male of unknown age, was shot multiple times to the body and was also taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition. Local Palestinians protest violence in Jerusalem Police have no one in custody.If you or someone you know has information that can help police make an arrest and/or a conviction in the investigation of this incident, CPD encourages you to file an anonymous tip online at cpdtip.com.

Man opens fire at South Loop movie theater after argument

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:36 GMT

CHICAGO — Two men are in police custody after one pulled out a gun and opened fire after an argument at a South Loop movie theater Saturday evening, according to the Chicago Police Department.CPD said officers were called to the 1100 block of South Delano Court at around 7:30 p.m. for a pair of male individuals who were involved in a fight while inside a movie theater.According to police, during the fight, one of the two male individuals pulled out a gun and fired shots at the other male, but no one was hit by the gunfire. CPD: 2 men critical after drive-up shooting in Grand Crossing The theater was evacuated and both individuals were taken into custody. No injuries were reported.Police said a firearm was recovered from the scene.No other information is available at this time.

Saturday Forecast: Mostly sunny and mild temps

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:36 GMT

Saturday: Mostly sunny & milder, except lakeside. SE 10 mph. Air quality is in the Good category for Chicagoland and most of the Midwest. . High 62, near 50 by the lake.Saturday Night: Mostly clear. SE 5-10 mph. Low 41Sunday: Partly sunny & warmer. Cooler by the lake. S 5-10 mphHigh 66, mid 50s by the lake. Full forecast details at the WGN Weather CenterExtended outlook calls for some of the warmest temps of the year so far. Monday high temps will be near 70. Tuesday mostly sunny and highs in the low 70s. Wednesday and Thursday look mostly sunny with highs near 80 both days. A bit cooler on Friday with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid to upper 70s. Normal high temp for this part of spring is around 57. 

Teen ,17, shot and killed on Northwest Side, ID'd

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:36 GMT

CHICAGO — A teenager who was shot and killed on the city's Northwest Side Saturday morning has been identified by police. According to police, 17-year-old Daniel Rios was in a physical altercation with a known offender near the 6700 block of West Belmont Avenue around 7:00 p.m. Friday night when the individual produced a handgun and shot Rios before fleeing the scene. 2 men die after Garfield Park shooting, succumbed to injuries Police say Rios was shot in the lower left abdomen and was transported to Loyola Hospital in critical condition. He was pronounced dead a short time after.There is currently no one in custody and police are investigating the incident.

Local Palestinians protest violence in Jerusalem

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:36 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — It's become something of a grim, springtime tradition in the Holy Land.Israeli police fire tear gas and rubber bullets at Palestinians stockpiling rocks and fireworks inside one of the most bitterly disputed holy sites on Earth. The violence ripples across Israel and the occupied West Bank, and militants from as far away as Gaza and Lebanon respond with rockets.That violence led to a march featuring hundreds of Palestinians and their fellow supporters down Michigan Avenue in Chicago Saturday."Our strongest weapon as Palestinians is our ability to gather in community spaces," said Aisha Asad, from Students for Justice in Palestine. "And [by] just saying we’re Palestinian and being out here is a form of resistance in itself, and that’s exactly what sparked the violence against Palestinians back home."Similar tensions in 2021 boiled over into an 11-day Gaza war. Violence at the holy site in 2000 ignited a five-year Palestinian uprising and a fierce Israeli military ...