STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Defending national champion UConn had a tough time getting off the ground on the way to the Final Four. The Huskies finally took off from Bradley International Airport near Hartford at about 1:30 a.m. EDT Thursday after the plane they were supposed to take experienced mechanical issues getting to the East … Read more
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Charlie Russo had an unbelievable view of Hank Aaron’s record-breaking 715th home run. Fifty years later, he’s ready to share it with the world. The 81-year-old Russo is releasing his long-private footage of the moment Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s record on April 8, 1974, which he captured after surreptitiously following Aaron’s … Read more
Voters in Jackson County have rejected a 40-year extension of a 3/8th-cent sales tax. The extension would have helped fund a new downtown stadium for the Kansas City Royals and maintain and repair Arrowhead Stadium. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, voters rejected Question 1 by a margin of 58-42 percent. Over 78,000 voters said … Read more
Head coach: David Federico (25th season) Assistant coaches: Adam DeCoste, Nick Discullio and Jeremy Octeau Last year: Westerly finished 10th at the state championships and seventh at the Class B championships. Returning to varsity: Seniors: Summer Bruno (sprints, captain), Geena Falcone (middle distance, captain), Ella Faubert (sprints, captain), Sydney Haik (sprints), Juniors: Sofia Cillino (distance), Abby … Read more
Head coach: Ron Sposato Jr. (9th season) Assistant Coaches: Bob Shaffer, Jake Garro, Luke Gentile, Jake Madnick, Dan Crowley, Josh Beland Last year: Westerly finished 14-13 overall and 11-7 in Division II. The Bulldogs lost in the Final 4 to eventual state champion East Providence. Returning to varsity: Seniors: Jack Tenuta (P-OF, captain), Drew Bozek … Read more
Head coach: Chris Luppe (17th season). Assistant coaches: Tony Walsh, Josh Arnold, Craig D’Ortona, Miranda Carreiro, Samantha Money. Last season: Westerly finished 13-10 overall and 12-4 in Division II. The Bulldogs won its opening state tournament game over Johnston before falling to East Greenwich and Woonsocket in the double-elimination tourney. Returning to varsity: Seniors: Sophia … Read more
As a child, not everyone has an idea of what they will be when they grow up. But for Lawrence County resident Andrew Morici, his calling in life was crystal clear. Andrew is a father, a football coach at Shenango High School and the owner of City Glass Co., a family-owned business that’s been serving … Read more
France says it has asked 46 countries if they would be willing to supply more than 2,000 police officers to help secure the Paris Olympics this summer, as organizers finalize security planning for the French capital’s first Games in a century while on heightened alert against potential attacks. The Interior Ministry said Friday that the … Read more
HOUSTON — The Yankees acquired Juan Soto predominantly for his bat and his eye. But it was his arm that saved them in his Yankees debut. Soto threw out a runner at the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning to help preserve a 5-4 comeback win over the Astros in Thursday’s Opening Day … Read more
Players trying to complete everything in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are running into a roadblock at the very end of the game after the recent 1.020 patch broke one of the very last side quests. And until it’s patched by Square Enix, only those who own the game physically can complete the quest, get the … Read more