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TikToker finds loophole, becomes eligible for 2023 NBA Draft

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:18:08 GMT

He's never taken the court for a college basketball team, but Jordan Haber has been invited to the biggest stage in basketball. The TikToker is going viral, after revealing he's found a loophole that makes him eligible for the 2023 NBA Draft."I'm headed to Cardozo Law located in New York in the fall, so I decided to read the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement for fun. I thought it would be good reading material and a way to learn more about sports and entertainment law," Haber said.Those loopholes that allowed him to apply? Be part of this years graduating class, give 60 days notice with letter of intent, and fill out the proper official paperwork. Haber says this all started as a joke with his friends, and he made a bet he could figure out a way to get himself into the NBA Draft. Jordan Haber showing off his 2023 NBA draft invite on TikTokNow that he's officially in the pool of eligible players, Haber says his friends "won't be satisfied until I get a picture with c...

SF Giants’ manager provides health update on Logan Webb

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:18:08 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – Logan Webb remained in some discomfort Sunday, Giants manager Gabe Kapler said, one day after the right-hander was removed from his start with lower back tightness.Webb threw 91 pitches over six innings before he was taken out as a precaution from Saturday’s game against the Miami Marlins. Webb had thrown at least seven innings in his previous three starts before Saturday but felt some tightness as he faced Marlins hitter Garrett Cooper in the top of the sixth and was taken out by Kapler as a precaution.Webb struck out Cooper with a slider for his seventh strikeout of the game, ending the inning and concluding his day.“He’s a little sore today,” Kapler said Sunday morning before the Giants faced the Marlins in the series finale at Oracle Park. “We’re still checking him out and we want to see what the next steps are, but nothing new beyond that.”Kapler said it’s possible Webb could get an MRI, but nothing had been scheduled in that regard as of Sunda...

Bay to Breakers brings bananas, astronauts, and faux crossing guards to San Francisco’s streets

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:18:08 GMT

San Francisco’s Bay to Breakers race brought tens of thousands of runners, walkers, and onlookers to the city on Sunday, with many wearing more than just athletic attire.The 12k race, which has cut across the city for 111 years, is one of the longest running in the world. It began after an earthquake – and a resulting fire – devastated San Francisco in 1906. Six years later, the race was created to lift the spirits of a city still in recovery.Though initially launched as a true athletic competition, today, Bay to Breakers has taken on a life of its own.“It’s a cultural experience, and it’s just so San Francisco,” said Winnie Zhao, a 27-year-old onlooker dressed as an elderly crossing guard. “As San Franciscans, we felt a call to be here to support the community in the capacity we were able to.”That capacity – however jokingly described – meant Zhao and 14 friends were clad in grey wigs, yellow vests, and whistles. They’d stationed themselves at the base of The Panhandle to cheer on ...

Two dead after plane crashes into ocean off Half Moon Bay coast

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:18:08 GMT

(KRON) -- A plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Half Moon Bay and left two people dead, the National Transportation Safety Board confirmed to KRON4. Puppy missing from Fremont home after residential burglary The United States Coast Guard was the first to locate the submerged plane, the NTSB confirmed. The pilot and copilot suffered fatal injuries in the crash.The plane involved was a Viking Air DHC-6-400 Twin Otter, the NTSB said. The plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean about 40 miles off the Northern California coast around 2:15 p.m. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }No other passengers were on the plane at the time of the crash. The plane was flying from Santa Rosa to Honolulu, Hawaii, the Federal Aviation Administration ...

Berlin police investigate report of Russian exiles falling ill

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:18:08 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — German police are investigating reports that at least two Russian exiles fell ill around the time they attended a conference in Berlin last month linked to a Russian opposition figure.Berlin police confirmed their investigation in an email responding to a query by The Associated Press, but wouldn’t give any details. The probe is being conducted by a police unit that handles politically motivated crimes.The Russian media outlet Agentstvo reported that two participants in an April 29-30 conference organized by Russian opposition figure Mikhail Khodorkovsky experienced health problems around the time of or after the event. Natalia Arno, head of the U.S.-based Free Russia Foundation, said in a May 16 Facebook post that she woke up with acute pain and strange symptoms during a trip to two European cities before she returned to the United States. There is some suspicion that she was poisoned, possibly by a nerve agent, Arno said in the post.In a second case, Agentstvo ...

Di Lorenzo stunner helps Serie A champion Napoli beat Inter 3-1

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:18:08 GMT

MILAN (AP) — Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo scored a stunning goal to help the Serie A champion beat 10-man Inter Milan 3-1 on Sunday to end the Nerazzurri’s eight-match winning run.Di Lorenzo’s goal came with five minutes remaining, shortly after Romelu Lukaku had leveled for Inter by canceling out André Anguissa’s opener.Inter had to play most of the match with 10 men after midfielder Roberto Gagliardini was sent off shortly before the break following a second yellow card.Inter remained two points above fifth-place AC Milan in a tight fight for the top four in Serie A. Lazio could leapfrog the Nerazzurri with a result at Udinese later.Inter was full of confidence after beating Milan 1-0 on Tuesday to advance to the Champions League final for the first time since it won the competition in 2010 under José Mourinho along with the league and Italian Cup.It was a fantastic atmosphere at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona with Napoli fans still celebrating the team’s first title in 33 ye...

PGA Live Updates | Koepka begins pursuit of third PGA title at suddenly forgiving Oak Hill

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:18:08 GMT

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Brooks Koepka’s pursuit of a third PGA Championship is underway. He may have to go low to close it out at suddenly forgiving Oak Hill.Koepka entered the final round with a one-shot lead over Viktor Hovland and Corey Conners on the East Course. The 33-year-old Koepka is seeking his fifth major title and his first since winning the PGA in 2019.Seven players began the day within five shots of the lead, including major champions Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy.The leaderboard became a bit more crowded as several players who began the day well off the pace took advantage of a course softened by Saturday’s steady rain.Victor Perez birdied four straight holes on the front nine to get to 3 under. He was joined there by Justin Rose, who birdied the first to get within three shots of Koepka.Cam Smith set the early pace. The reigning British Open champion opened with a 4-under 32 on the front nine. He’s joined at 1 over by Xander S...

Greek election results from 60% of vote show ruling conservatives with huge lead; major defeat for left-wing opposition

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:18:08 GMT

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek election results from 60% of vote show ruling conservatives with huge lead; major defeat for left-wing opposition.Source

White Sox bring up OF Frazier from minors, put RHP Clevinger on IL

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:18:08 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox promoted Clint Frazier from Triple-A Charlotte and cut fellow outfielder Jake Marisnick on Sunday.The White Sox also placed right-hander Mike Clevinger on the 15-day injured list with right wrist inflammation. Clevinger was slated to start Monday at Cleveland, and the team said it would make a corresponding move before the series opener against the Guardians.Clevinger is 3-3 with a 4.56 ERA in nine starts in his first season with Chicago. He finalized a $12 million, one-year contract in December.The 28-year-old Frazier hit .375 with seven homers and 13 RBIs in 16 games with Charlotte. He signed a minor league deal with Chicago last month after he was released from his minor league contract with the Texas.The Georgia native got the start in right field in Chicago’s series finale against Kansas City on Sunday. It was his first big league game in almost a year.Manager Pedro Grifol wanted to get Frazier, once considered a top prospect, into the lineu...

Montgomery Co. man dead in pedestrian crash along I-270

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:18:08 GMT

Montgomery County police said that the main lanes of southbound I-270 between Route 28 and Montrose Road have been closed off due to the collision. (WTOP/Mike Murillo)A man is dead after getting struck by cars after running onto Interstate 270 in Montgomery County, Maryland, Sunday morning.Maryland State Police said, shortly before 8 a.m., officers responded to southbound I-270 north of Montrose Road where the incident happened.In their initial investigation, they discovered that Adan Morales Garcia, 40, of Germantown, ran onto the road, for reasons not known, and was hit by two cars, a Lincoln and a Volkswagen sedan.Morales Garcia was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.Montgomery County police said the main lanes of southbound I-270 between Route 28 and Montrose Road were closed off due to the crash. The WTOP Traffic Center reports all affected lanes had reopened by 1 p.m. Sunday.Source