Новости за 24.09.2016

LOS ANGELES — Jon Gray reached double-digit strikeouts for the sixth time this season. Nothing else came easy for him. The right-hander labored through 106 pitches over four innings, giving up four runs and three hits in Colorado’s 5-2 loss to the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. The Rockies endured their 81st

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte police released dramatic video footage Saturday that shows officers surrounding a black man with his hands at his side before shots are fired and he buckles to the ground. It’s unclear if there was anything in the man’s hands. The footage of the police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott was released

MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan — Pakistani police say a speeding bus has plunged into a fast-flowing river in Pakistan’s part of Kashmir, killing at least 24 passengers. Local police official Aslam Khan said the bus fell into the Neelum river Friday night and rescuers had so far found only four bodies. He said the other bodies have

NEW YORK — Mistie Bass, Kelsey Bone and their Mercury teammates met with Phoenix police a few weeks ago after practice. It was an eye-opening experience, and an encouraging one for the disheartened Bass. “That was such a great opportunity for us to ask some great questions. I don’t think the system that is in

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Guy Lafleur turned 65 this week, which is notable in the sense that the Hockey Hall of Famer was still playing in the NHL during Jaromir Jagr’s rookie season. That was 26 years ago. Another year goes by, another training camp arrives for Jagr, the 44-year-old who led the Florida Panthers

BAGHDAD — A provincial spokesman says a triple suicide bombing has killed at least 11 members of the security forces. The spokesman for the Salahuddin province police force, Col. Mohammed al-Jabouri, says three militants rammed their explosives-laden vehicles Saturday morning into a check point. Al-Jabouri added that 34 other security officers were wounded. He said

Of all the personal information people tend to give out willy-nilly on the internet, birthdate is perhaps the most ubiquitous. It’s not just Yahoo and Facebook seeking that information. Websites, newsletters, online stores and a plethora of other places want your birthdate — and many services won’t let you sign up until you provide it.

SAN DIEGO — There’s been a different vibe around the San Diego Padres since they called up four of their top prospects on Wednesday. One of those rookies, Carlos Asuaje, doubled for his first hit and was on base when Wil Myers hit a three-run home run in the first inning that helped the Padres

TOKYO — Former champion Caroline Wozniacki beat second-seeded Agnieszka Redwanska of Poland 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 on Saturday to advance to the final of the Pan Pacific Open. Radwanska was close to victory, leading 5-3 in the second set, but Wozniacki seized momentum when she broke her opponent twice to win the last four games. The

LOS ANGELES — Scott Kazmir is running short on time to prove he belongs on the Dodgers’ postseason roster. Fresh off the disabled list, the veteran pitcher was dealt another blow when spasms cut short his start. Ross Stripling picked up the slack with three scoreless innings of relief, Joc Pederson and pinch-hitter Andre Ethier

LOS ANGELES — School’s been in session for weeks. Football season is well underway. Everything is autumnal in California except the weather. A heat wave with triple digits is expected to hit Los Angeles area, the San Joaquin Valley and Sacramento on Saturday. The San Francisco Bay Area was expected to see weekend sunshine and

LONDON — Britain’s Labour Party announces the winner of its leadership contest Saturday — but whoever triumphs, the party’s troubles are far from over. Left-wing incumbent Jeremy Corbyn is strongly favored to defeat challenger Owen Smith and retain leadership of a divided party that’s a long way from defeating the governing Conservatives, and split about

OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin admits the notion of a historic night at Oakland Coliseum on Friday crossed his mind. “Any time you get past the fifth, you start thinking about it,” Melvin said. A’s pitcher Kendall Graveman took a perfect game into the seventh inning, but things unraveled quickly after that.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Matt Bush was a pivotal piece in the Texas Rangers’ AL West title run. He was nowhere to be found as his teammates sprayed champagne in all directions celebrating that crown in the visitors’ clubhouse at Oakland Coliseum. The former No. 1 overall pick by his hometown San Diego Padres in 2004

SAN DIEGO — As they struggle to stay alive in the race for a postseason berth, the San Francisco Giants simply cannot figure out the rookie-laden San Diego Padres. They lost 7-2 on Friday night to journeyman pitcher Edwin Jackson, who held them to four hits in six innings while getting all the backing he

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia announced Friday its candidacy for membership on the U.N. Security Council, saying its commitment and contribution to the world’s body make it a true partner for world peace. In his speech before the U.N. General Assembly, the country’s Vice President Muhammad Jusuf Kalla said the United Nations needs reforms to make

MINNEAPOLIS — For the second straight day, the last-place Minnesota Twins were hanging in against a team vying for the American League wild card. Like the early loss in Thursday’s doubleheader to the Detroit Tigers — and much of the season — Minnesota’s bullpen fell apart late. Robinson Cano had four hits and two RBIs.

PITTSBURGH — Even with expanded September roster, Jacob Stallings found himself as the last player on Pittsburgh’s bench. The rookie came through with a pinch-hit single in the 11th inning that lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates over Washington 6-5 on Friday night. Pittsburgh loaded the bases with one out in the 11th against Yusmiero Petit (3-5)

HOUSTON — Houston manager A.J. Hinch summed up the Astros’ ninth inning on Friday night succinctly. “Toughest inning of the year,” he said. “For a lot of reasons.” Yunel Escobar hit a two-run homer and pinch-hitter Rafael Ortega had three RBIs during a six-run ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Angels over the Astros 10-6.

MILWAUKEE — In command through six innings, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Anthony DeSclafani looked to nail down his first win since late August. Things quickly turned sour in the seventh for DeSclafani against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night. He left after loading the bases with no outs. All three runners would eventually score in the

SALT LAKE CITY — Troy Williams grew up 15 miles from Southern California’s campus but said he wasn’t recruited by the Trojans despite being ranked the No. 1 dual-threat quarterback in the country by Rivals. On Friday night, the Utah quarterback showed the storied program what it missed. Williams threw for 270 yards and two

NEW YORK — The Philadelphia Phillies can’t find any relief from the bullpen blues this month. Brought into a tight game in the fifth inning, Frank Herrmann immediately gave up a three-run homer to Michael Conforto and the New York Mets broke away for a 10-5 win Friday night. Phillies relievers entered the game with

BALTIMORE — Despite another disappointing loss, Arizona manager Chip Hale is proud of the way his team competes. Mark Trumbo led off the 12th inning with his major league-leading 44th home run, and the Baltimore Orioles rallied from a late two-run deficit to beat the Diamondbacks 3-2 on Friday night. Arizona lost for just the

BURLINGTON, Wash. — The Latest on a fatal shooting at a mall in Washington state (all times local): 11:40 p.m. Authorities now say four females were fatally shot at a mall north of Seattle and one male was critically injured. Washington State Patrol spokesman Sgt. Mark Francis updated the fatality figures late Friday night. Authorities

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Chris Archer set a Tampa Bay record for losses in one season, and old nemesis David Ortiz played the key role. Ortiz hit a two-run homer off Archer in the first inning to set the RBIs record for a player in his final season, and the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox