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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Padres' Michael King makes emphatic declaration about return from injury
The post Padres' Michael King makes emphatic declaration about return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints. The San Diego Padres may be in the thick of the NL West playoff race, but reinforcements are coming — and one of them just spoke with authority. Michael King, who's been sidelined since May 18th with a nerve impingement in his right shoulder, made it clear this week, he's not waiting around for the calendar to dictate his return. In a piece by Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, King gave an emphatic update after his first full bullpen session in nearly two months. He threw 25 pitches Thursday afternoon, wearing his full uniform and hitting 91 mph on the radar gun. 'I'll be back well before that,' he said confidently. 'That would be late.' King didn't commit to a public timeline, but his words and actions made one thing clear — he's pushing aggressively to rejoin the Padres rotation sooner than expected. The bullpen session was originally scheduled as a 'touch and feel,' but King turned it up. 'This one was supposed to be a touch and feel,' the starting pitcher also told Acee, adding. 'But I definitely made it more of a bullpen, just to speed things up. Because I'd like to progress.' That urgency reflects what the 30-year-old reliever turned starter called an 'aggressive buildup,' even revealing he created his own rehab program before the medical staff. That plan includes bullpen sessions, potential minor-league rehab starts, and a push to return long before the team's bobblehead night honoring him on August 20th. Before his injury, King had been one of the most consistent arms in the Padres rotation, posting a 4–2 record with a 2.59 ERA and 64 strikeouts across 55.2 innings. He was especially dominant in April, going 4-1 with a 1.50 ERA and 43 strikeouts over six appearances, a stretch that helped anchor a Padres staff still searching for stability. Since his absence, San Diego has shuffled starters to stay afloat, but King's return could solidify the rotation just in time for a late-season push. Currently at 49-43 and just one game back of the San Francisco Giants for second in the division, the club is firmly in the NL West playoff race. With upcoming matchups against both San Francisco and Los Angeles, King's presence down the stretch could be the edge they need. While juggling rehab and the impending arrival of his first child any day now, King continues to show he's fully dialed in — physically, mentally, and emotionally. His bold words aren't just about making a return; they're a rallying cry to the clubhouse that this season still has plenty left to fight for. Related: MLB rumors: Jarren Duran, Padres hold 'strongest' trade deadline link Related: Cardinals' Nolan Arenado gets honest about Manny Machado rivalry
Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Sport
- Bloomberg
New York Mass Shooting: Inside the Investigation
Police say a lone gunman killed four people then himself on Monday inside 345 Park Avenue in Manhattan. The building houses the offices of private equity behemoth Blackstone Inc., consultant KPMG, building landlord Rudin Management and the National Football League. Police say the gunman, Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old who last resided in Las Vegas, was targeting the NFL. Michael King, former executive officer of the FBI New York Terrorism Task Force, talks about how this investigation will unfold on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)
BBC News
16-07-2025
- BBC News
Southend-on-Sea disorder group sentenced for July 2024 fights
Ten people have been sentenced after "two rival gangs" fought with machetes on a watched on as the violent disorder erupted by the beach and High Street in Southend-on-Sea on 30 July followed an invite to bring alcohol, drugs and nitrous oxide to a "beach rave" on what had been the hottest day of the defendants, aged between 15 and 19, were given prison sentences of up to eight years at Basildon Crown Court. They were spotted on CCTV gathering in side streets before clashing in the city least two were seriously injured, with one airlifted to the Royal London Hospital with a serious stab wound. The defendants were sentenced across two days at Omo-Irogho, 19, of Clarendon Road in Watford, admitted assaulting an emergency worker, violent disorder and possession of a bladed article. He was sentenced to three years and three months in prisonMichael King, 18, of Crescent Road in South Woodford, north-east London, admitted violent disorder and conspiring to commit grievous bodily harm (GBH). He was sentenced to seven years and six months in prisonMekai Brown, 19, of Higham Road in Woodford Green, north-east London, admitted violent disorder and conspiring to commit GBH. He was sentenced to eight years in prisonLucas Braga, 18, from Pitchford Street in Stratford, east London, admitted violent disorder and possession of a bladed article. He was sentenced to two years in prisonIsaac Bello, 18, of Prospect Road in Woodford Green, admitted violent disorder and possession of a bladed article. He was sentenced to two years in prisonHamza Dinbil, 18, of Corporation Street in Stratford, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and possession of a bladed article in a public place. He was sentenced to one year and 10 months in prison Four boys, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were also sentenced:A 17-year-old from London admitted violent disorder, conspiracy to commit GBH, possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence. He was sentenced to six years and 11 months in prisonA 17-year-old from London admitted violent disorder and possession of a bladed article. He was sentenced to a referral order, to be decided at a later dateA 17-year-old from Basildon in Essex admitted violent disorder and possession of a bladed article. He was sentenced to a 20-month detention and training orderA 15-year-old from Pitsea in Essex admitted violent disorder, conspiracy to commit GBH and possession of an offensive weapon. He was sentenced to an 18-month detention and training order There was no suggestion the violence was committed by those who attended the beach rave, for which invites were circulated on social media.A source at Southend-on-Sea City Council said people had been enjoying the hot weather throughout the day."As the day developed, there were two rival gangs and that's where it broke out," they said last July."It was London postcode wars spilling out on the streets of Southend."A video appeared to show at least four people dressed in black and brandishing large knives near the Adventure Island theme Supt Chris Bradford said they were now facing "the consequences of their reckless and dangerous actions". Officers seized seven weapons during the disorder, which began at about 19:00 were given extra stop and search powers in areas including Marine Parade, Pier Hill, High Street, Western Esplanade and both the city's railway Alaba, the Labour MP for Southend East and Rochford, said he was left "speechless" by what have continued working to identify two more people they believed were involved in the Ch Insp Louise Metcalfe said: "While there are others outstanding for their role in last year's disorder, we will be looking for them." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Global News
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Global News
3 seriously hurt in crash after van careens off Memorial Drive onto Deerfoot Trail
Three people were sent to hospital with injuries ranging from serious to life-threatening after a crash Tuesday morning on Calgary's busy central freeway. The crash on Deerfoot Trail northbound near Memorial Drive happened around 9 a.m., according to the Calgary Police Service. Multiple EMS units, firefighters and police responded to the collision in a construction zone on the freeway. Involved in the crash appeared to be a white car carrying two people, and a white Ford Econoline transport van that was crashed on the other side of a concrete barricade between the two directions of traffic. The cause of the crash is not known, but police said their early investigation suggests the transport van launched itself from one roadway to the other. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'I'm concerned to see that there's a path of travel that exits Memorial Drive on the westbound lanes, goes onto the green space and basically launches off the top of the green space onto Deerfoot itself,' said Sgt. Colin Foster with the CPS collision reconstruction team, who said as bad as it was, the carnage could have been worse. Story continues below advertisement 'We're very lucky that it's only really the two main vehicles that were involved, that there weren't more vehicles involved. Deerfoot is a busy roadway, especially in the construction area. 'The fact that there's only two vehicles involved is a saving grace, to be honest.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "The fact that there's only two vehicles involved is a saving grace, to be honest." Police said the driver of the van was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition, but was later upgraded to serious but stable condition. The two people from the car involved suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Both were seen by Global News crews being able to step out of the heavily damaged car before being laid on stretchers and taken to hospital. Northbound Deerfoot Trail was closed between 17 Ave Southeast and Memorial Drive Northeast; Westbound Memorial Drive was closed from Barlow Trail Northeast to 12 Street Northeast. As of publishing, police said the road closures were still in effect as traffic officers investigated. Police are looking for dashcam footage of the crash and want to speak with any other drivers who may have seen what happened. — with files from Michael King, Global News
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wrentham won't fight court ruling; will comply with MBTA Communities Act
Wrentham town officials have decided to comply with the controversial MBTA Communities Act after the town suit against the state and zoning law was dismissed earlier this month in Superior Court. Wrentham Select Board members discussed the ruling and decided on the course of action at their meeting last week. 'After careful consideration, the Wrentham Select Board has decided not to appeal the recent decision,' board members and Town Manager Michael King said in a statement. 'Having pursued the case to a logical conclusion, the select board considered all various options, including appeal, and has determined that the most prudent and cost-effective option is to move forward while working proactively to manage future growth in a way that reflects the community's values and priorities. 'This decision also ensures that Wrentham remains eligible for key state funding opportunities that support infrastructure, public safety, education and other services critical to residents' quality of life,' local officials said. Lawsuits filed by the town and eight other communities against the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and others regarding the law were dismissed June 6 by a Superior Court judge. The other towns filing legal action against the state were Duxbury, Hamilton, Hanson, Holden, Marshfield, Middleton, Wenham, and Weston. In Hamilton, residents had filed the suit. The suits were filed earlier this year in hopes of not having to comply with the MBTA Communities Act, which requires communities hosting or adjacent to MBTA stations to set aside zoning districts to encourage multi-family housing. Prior to the suits being filed, the state Division of Local Mandates concluded the act was an unfunded mandate, citing the Local Mandate Law enacted during the onset of state property tax levy-limiting Proposition 2 1/2 in the early 1980s that says any state law or regulation that would impose more than 'incidental administration expenses' on local governments must either be fully funded by the state or be conditional on local acceptance of the rule. Under the law, cities and towns can ask the state auditor to determine if a state law or regulation constitutes an unfunded mandate, and to provide an analysis of the financial impact of such a mandate, and select board members did that last October. In February, DLM Director Jana DiNatale responded that grants the state offered communities to help develop new zoning demonstrated the law imposed additional costs, but didn't fully fund its implementation. The Local Mandate Law also allows any community facing an unfunded state mandate to request an exemption from compliance in Superior Court, and Wrentham sought such relief until the economic impacts of the law could be assessed. However, the court ruled the act didn't impose an unfunded mandate on cities and towns and the towns hadn't shown any direct costs for following the law. The towns had mentioned anticipated impacts to infrastructure, public safety and other municipal services from new housing development, but a judge said these were conjecture and lacked specifics about costs and projects. 'While Wrentham presented thorough arguments to the court, the presiding judge ultimately ruled that the Auditor erroneously determined that an unfunded mandate existed and found that the only mandatory obligation was to establish a zoning bylaw,' local officials said. 'Although the select board is dissatisfied with the outcome, it respects the court's decision. 'Throughout this process, the select board has remained committed to advocating for Wrentham's fiscal and planning interests. The select board honored its obligation to the town to seek financial impact information from the Commonwealth on the sweeping state-mandated changes to the town's zoning bylaws,' officials said. 'The select board remains dedicated to protecting the interests of Wrentham residents and will continue to engage with state partners to advocate for balanced, sustainable growth that benefits the entire community.' The state Supreme Judicial Court in January upheld the law as constitutional and mandatory, though the court said the compliance guidelines had not gone through the correct legal process and were unenforceable. The state then released new, emergency guidelines, giving noncompliant towns until mid-July to comply. Wrentham is the only Attleboro-area community falling under the MBTA law that hasn't approved new zoning districts. Residents at a heavily-attended town meeting late last year strongly opposed proposed zoning districts to meet the law's requirements. The town has until July 14 to comply under the extended deadline or risk legal action from the state. State officials have also threatened to withhold state grants from communities not adhering to the law. The Legislature sent its $1.3 billion surtax supplemental budget to Gov. Maura Healey's desk last week that earmarks $716 million for transportation. Language in the proposal requires towns subject to the MBTA Communities Act to comply with it to get millions in road money. Norton voters also balked against the law but at their May annual town meeting approved two new zoning districts after rejecting a district last fall. The Sun Chronicle is a news partner of To subscribe to The Sun Chronicle, click here. 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