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Willson Contreras returns to Wrigley Field — as Cardinals DH

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:46:00 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — It was rainy and cold in Chicago. Not that it mattered all that much to Willson Contreras — even amid his bumpy transition to St. Louis.After all, he was back at his first big league home.“It’s been (an) emotional last few days for me, for sure,” Contreras said. “But I’m happy to be back here at Wrigley Field.”Contreras and the struggling Cardinals opened a three-game series against the Cubs on Monday night. It was his first game against Chicago since he left the team in free agency, signing an $87.5 million, five-year contract with St. Louis in December.The Cubs paid tribute to Contreras with a pregame highlight video, and the grinning catcher popped out of the dugout and waved his hat to acknowledge the cheers from the crowd.He was greeted with more applause when he batted for the first time in the second inning, including Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman clapping on the mound. After he singled up the middle, Contreras held his arms in the air and motioned fo...

D-backs’ Cuban-born OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. now U.S. citizen

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:46:00 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was not in the starting lineup against the Miami Marlins on Monday night because he was late arriving to the ballpark.The 29-year-old had a good excuse, though. He was becoming a U.S. citizen.“It’s a pretty amazing accomplishment for him,” D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said. “Certainly proud of him. We excused him from all the pregame activity to take care of that today.”Lovullo said Gurriel would be available off the bench against the Marlins.Gurriel was born in Cuba and defected to the U.S. with his older brother Yuli in 2016. Both players have had successful MLB careers since their arrival in the states.Yuli Gurriel happens to be in town for his brother’s special occasion because he plays for the Marlins. He had several successful seasons with the Astros before going to Miami in the offseason. He was batting third for the Marlins in Monday night’s game.Lourdes Gurriel played his first five seasons for ...

Police investigating deadly stabbing at Chelsea apartment building

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:46:00 GMT

State and local police launched an investigation Monday after a woman was found with multiple stab wounds in a Chelsea apartment building, according to officials.A spokesperson for the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said the woman was found at a building on Lafayette Avenue. A 7NEWS source said the woman was later taken by ambulance to a local hospital and did not survive.Initially called to the address around 10 a.m., police could be seen going in and out throughout the day, taking photos and gathering evidence.Detectives also talked to residents and neighbors.The building where the woman was found sits up on a hill overlooking the Boston skyline. It is normally quiet and peaceful, according to residents.“You barely see people in there,” said area resident Deolinda Brito. “It’s really nice.”“I just moved here in September and I was remarking to the people I work with how I love my building,” said Pamela Rivera. “I love my apartment. It...

Investigation underway after body found in Merrimack River in Lawrence

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:46:00 GMT

Officials launched an investigation Monday after the body of an adult man was found in the Merrimack River in Lawrence, police said. Crews initially responded Monday afternoon following a 911 call, according to police, finding the body in an area of the river near Eaton Street.SKY7-HD over the scene captured video of crews in boats sweeping part of the river.The incident remained under investigation as of Monday afternoon.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Notre Dame girls stays perfect in hard-fought win over Wellesley

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:46:00 GMT

WELLESLEY — Little went as planned for the Notre Dame Academy of Hingham for much of Monday’s girls lacrosse game at Wellesley.The host Raiders were better on the draws and on the ground, and they forced NDA to play from a deficit for way longer than they’re used to.But even when faced with such adversity, the visiting Cougars found a way to overcome it, rallying in the second half, then prevailing with a 10-9 double-overtime victory.With the win, NDA improves to 14-0, while Wellesley falls to 9-4.In a tense extra session, it was Notre Dame’s Emma Connerty who scored the game-winner. It proved to be NDA’s only lead of the game.“I think we learned a lot about ourselves and coming together,” said Connerty, who scored two goals. “We haven’t really been in this position before. These are the types of games we want to be a part of, these competitive games.”That’s exactly what NDA got from Wellesley, which held a 5-4 lead at the ...

Shane McClanahan, Rays shut down Orioles, 3-0, to open series between AL’s top teams

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:46:00 GMT

Coming off a series in which they held their own against the best team in the National League, the Orioles largely did the same in their opener with the American League’s top club.But they’ve found themselves as losers of three of those four games after falling to the Tampa Bay Rays, 3-0, to begin a three-game set between teams who entered with the best records in the AL.Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan, who was born in Baltimore, held his favorite boyhood team scoreless over six innings, and Tampa Bay’s dominant bullpen finished the shutout. The defeat marked the Orioles’ first in a series opener after they won their first 11.They pushed it to that mark with Friday’s first game against the NL-best Atlanta Braves, but since, Baltimore’s hitters have gone 2-for-29 with runners in scoring position as the Orioles have dropped three straight. Star catcher Adley Rutschman had Monday’s final opportunity in those situations with chants of “A...

Federal judge throws out Boston’s redistricting map

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:46:00 GMT

A federal judge ruled that the City Council likely violated the Constitution when factoring race into the establishment of Boston’s new redistricting map, and issued a preliminary injunction to bar the map’s use in the November election.U.S. District Court Judge Patti Saris said in a Monday ruling that the council likely violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, which bars laws requiring segregation of the races, when compiling the redistricting map that was approved last fall, by a 9-4 council vote.“The court allows the motion for preliminary injunction,” Saris wrote. “Plaintiffs have demonstrated a likelihood of success in showing that race played a predominant role in the City Council’s redrawing of Districts 3 and 4 in the enacted map, and defendants have not demonstrated that the enacted redistricting map is narrowly tailored to achieve a compelling interest.”“The ball is back in the City Council’s court,” Saris continued, later adding, “In my view, the City C...

Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch will be open longer this season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:46:00 GMT

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Haven't gotten a chance to visit the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch? Well, you're in luck as the dazzling sight will stay open for another week.The 50-acre field of Tecolote Ranunculus flowers can be seen through May 21 as opposed to the original end date of May 14, the North County flower organization said in a press release Monday.There's still around 30 acres in bloom, including "The Sea of Sunflowers," which stretches five acres, according to officials. May Gray continues with light rain, gusty winds arriving in San Diego The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch features The American Flag of Flowers, Tractor Wagon Rides, Sweet Pea Maze, Demonstration Garden, The Artists Gardens, Carlsbad Mining Company, Historic Poinsettia Display and more.Tickets are on sale, starting at $23 for adults, $21 for seniors 60+ and military, $12 for children 3-10 and free for children under three.

Biden calls for ‘fair deal’ for striking Hollywood writers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:46:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden called for a “fair deal” for Hollywood’s striking writers on Monday as he hosted a White House screening of the the upcoming streaming series “American Born Chinese” to mark Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.Biden made his first public comments on the strike, which hits the one-week mark Tuesday, in remarks ahead of the pilot’s screening. He was joined by an overflow crowd of hundreds of community leaders, elected officials and cast members and producers from the show in the East Room and the State Dining Room.“Nights like these are a reminder of stories and the importance of treating storytellers with the dignity, respect and the value they deserve,” Biden said. “I sincerely hope the writers strike in Hollywood gets resolved and the writers are given a fair deal they deserve as soon as possible.”He added: “This is an iconic, meaningful American industry. And we need the writers and all the workers ...

AP News in Brief at 9:09 p.m. EDT

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:46:00 GMT

Prize-winning AP team served as world’s eyes in MariupolNEW YORK (AP) — Instincts about the strategic significance of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol led a team of Associated Press journalists there just as Russians were about to lay siege. It proved to be a fateful decision.For nearly three weeks last year, Mstyslav Chernov, Evgeniy Maloletka and Vasilisa Stepanenko were the only journalists in Mariupol, serving as the world’s eyes and ears amid the horrors of the Russian onslaught.Together they helped expose the extent of the suffering Ukrainians endured, served as a counterweight to Russian disinformation and contributed to the opening of a humanitarian corridor out of Mariupol. They also had to elude capture by Kremlin forces that were hunting for the team.On Monday, Pulitzer Prize judges cited the work of the three Ukrainian journalists, along with Paris-based Lori Hinnant, in giving The Associated Press the prestigious award for public service.Seven AP photogra...