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Giants’ Shane Bowen using turnover chest to give defense a lift
Forcing turnovers seemed like an optional activity for the Giants defense in 2024. They were 28th in the NFL with 15 takeaways, lowlighted by coming away with just five interceptions. So defensive coordinator Shane Bowen has added a turnover chest to the sideline. It is an actual chest, and it is opened amid celebration —…
Read MoreVIDEO: Last sighting of father Travis Decker before 3 girls found dead in Washington
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The hunt for a father accused of killing his three daughters in central Washington has continued into its fifth day, prompting authorities to release new photos and surveillance video of the wanted man. The video, shared by the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office in Washington, shows Travis Decker on Friday, the day…
Read MoreIllinois woman loses $62K to scammer impersonating Kevin Costner
Related video: Why do scammers love gift cards? EVANSTON, Ill. (WGN) — An Illinois woman thought she was sending gift cards to actor Kevin Costner in hopes of elevating her financial portfolio. It turns out that she was the latest victim of a scam that federal authorities say has been circulating since at least 2018.…
Read MoreTexas Tech beats Texas 4-3 in WCWS finals Game 2, forces final game Friday
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas made Game 2 against Texas Tech interesting late, but the Women’s College World Series finals will go the distance. The Red Raiders scored twice in the fifth and sixth innings, and then hung on to beat the Longhorns 4-3, evening the best-of-3 championship series 1-1 Thursday at Devon Park in Oklahoma…
Read MoreFamily alleges Grindr fails to protect minors, leading to death of Florida teen
Video above: Suspects accused of kidnapping, dismembering Gulfport teen submit not guilty pleas TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The family of a teenager who Florida police said was tortured and dismembered by a man she met on Grindr filed a lawsuit against the platform, claiming a lack of age verification and its location features contributed to…
Read MorePacers stun Thunder in NBA Finals Game 1 as Tyrese Haliburton hits another game-winner
OKLAHOMA CITY — Tyrese Haliburton scored with 0.3 seconds left for Indiana’s first and only lead of the game and the Pacers, the last-minute comeback kings of these playoffs, did it again to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. The Pacers were down by 15…
Read MoreState Rep. Jolanda Jones to campaign for seat left vacant by congressman's death
AUSTIN (KXAN)– Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones announced Monday her campaign for Congress, seeking to fill the seat left vacant by Rep. Sylvester Turner’s death earlier this year. The Houston Democrat becomes the latest candidate to enter what has become a competitive race for the 18th Congressional District, joining Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee, former…
Read MoreMax Fried dazzles again after early jam as Yankees bounce back with win over Guardians
It was less a calculated Cleveland threat and more a series of events that were not breaking right for Max Fried. After two quick first-inning outs, José Ramírez flared a broken-bat looper in front of third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. for an infield single. Fried tried to pick him off, but first baseman Ben Rice…
Read MoreDowntown Austin Space Activation program brings in more visitors
AUSTIN (KXAN) — More people are visiting downtown Austin. According to the Downtown Austin Alliance, foot traffic is up thanks to a program it launched a year ago. The Downtown Austin Space Activation program transforms vacant storefronts and underutilized spaces into affordable options for local creatives and small businesses to host pop-up shops and events.…
Read MoreYankees’ catching strength on full display across all of MLB — with ‘special emphasis’ standing out
When the Red Sox arrive in The Bronx on Friday, they will bring a reminder of an unquestioned Yankees strength and a reminder of the decisions that have led to Austin Wells as the Yankees’ primary catcher. Carlos Narváez — who signed with the Yankees out of Venezuela in 2015, debuted briefly last year and…
Read More18-wheeler hits bridge in Georgetown, impacts traffic
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Traffic is being diverted after an 18-wheeler hit a bridge on Interstate 35, according to the city of Georgetown. The city said on social media that the 18-wheeler hit the bridge just north of 195 on northbound I-35. Around 7 p.m., the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reported that all northbound lanes…
Read MoreWall's offense explodes to win UIL 3A-Division II baseball title 14-2 over Thrall
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Wall cranked 17 hits to run away with the UIL Class 3A-Division II baseball championship 14-2 over Thrall on Thursday at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. The game ended after five innings due to the 10-run rule. Wimberley previews its upcoming UIL state title game against Longview Spring Hill Wall scored seven…
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