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3M Open: With new party deck and ‘Waterball Wall,’ golf fans may actually applaud some bad shots

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:12:29 GMT

Can you cheer for a bad golf shot? At a Ryder Cup, sure. But during a regular PGA Tour event? We’re about to find out.Walk along the 18th hole at TPC Twin Cities this week and you’ll see a new structure on the opposite side of the large lake that fronts the final hole.This is where the party is set to take place.The 3M Open is introducing a Stilly party deck for this year’s tournament. The structure, which fits a capacity of 350 people, features lakefront views of the closing par-5. Those who pay for the upgraded tickets for access to the deck will have access to canned cocktails, the music blasted by IHeart Radio, and the athletes, celebrities and influencers slated to make appearances on the deck throughout the tournament.Welch noted spots on the party deck are still available for each day, and fans can upgrade their general tickets at the gate if they so choose.That’s all fine and good. But perhaps more noteworthy is the structure sitting just off to the side of the deck — the wa...

PHOTOS: Reflection Garden on Tap fundraiser and 5K event

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:12:29 GMT

The annual 7/20 Memorial Foundation’s Reflection Garden on Tap fundraiser and 5K event in the Aurora Water-wise garden marking the 11th anniversary of the Aurora theater shooting.

Fifth bus carrying migrants from Texas arrives in L.A. 

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:12:29 GMT

The fifth bus carrying migrants from the Texas-Mexico border region to Los Angeles arrived at Union Station late Saturday morning. According to a statement from a spokesperson for L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, the bus arrived around 11:30 a.m. “The city has continued to work with City Departments, the county and a coalition of nonprofit organizations, in addition to our faith partners, to execute a plan set in place earlier this year,” a spokesperson for the mayor said. “As we have before, when we became aware of the bus yesterday, we activated our plan.” The first bus carrying migrants from Texas arrived in Los Angeles on June 14, with other buses arriving on July 1, July 13 and July 18. 44 migrants, including 21 children, were on the bus that arrived Saturday, the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) said. Their countries of origin included Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, Venezuela, China and Haiti.Some of the migrants had fami...

"Ballet 22" breaks barriers in world of dance

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:12:29 GMT

(KRON) -- An Oakland-based ballet company is breaking barriers in the world of dance. How much do 'one percenters' earn in California? The group is performing pieces that bring LGBTQIA+ experiences to the stage."Ballet 22" dancer and choreographer Maxfield Haynes joined KRON4 anchor Stephanie Lin live to share more.

Wimbledon champion Alcaraz wins again at Hopman Cup

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:12:29 GMT

NICE, France (AP) — Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz beat No. 15-ranked Borna Coric of Croatia 6-3, 6-7 (6), 10-5 in the Hopman Cup on Saturday.The top-ranked Spaniard, who beat 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in a five-set Wimbledon thriller last Sunday, had only three aces compared to six for Coric but saved the two break points he faced. It was Alcaraz’s second straight victory here after winning against David Goffin of Belgium on Friday.The exhibition event at the Nice Lawn Club in southern France has mixed teams representing their nation in singles and doubles.Alcaraz played again later Saturday in doubles alongside Rebeka Masarova against Coric and Donna Vekic.The tournament final is schedule for Sunday.___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Key hole at the British Open

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:12:29 GMT

HOYLAKE, England (AP) — The key hole Saturday in the third round of the British Open at Royal Liverpool:HOLE: 9YARDAGE: 205.PAR: 3STROKE AVERAGE: 3.039.RANK: 6.KEY FACT: Brian Harman hit his tee shot to 4 feet to play the front nine in even par. Jon Rahm made a 20-foot putt, the start of seven birdies over his last seven holes to set the Royal Liverpool record for The Open with a 63. ___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Clayton Kershaw will throw another bullpen session before facing hitters

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:12:29 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dodgers ace left-hander Clayton Kershaw will throw another bullpen session Monday before facing hitters.Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that Kershaw came out “well” after a 40-pitch bullpen the previous day. The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner and 10-time All-Star hasn’t pitched in a game since June 27 because of left shoulder soreness. “I think the next step just from up to the moment, I think we’re doing to do an up-down bullpen on Monday,” Roberts said. “It was another pen but it was kind of like one-stop, one-time bullpen where now tap the brake in between to have him kind of simulate more of a game is that next step.”Facing hitters would be the next step after that, according to the manager. Roberts has said Kershaw (10-4, MLB-best 2.55 ERA) won’t make a rehab start before returning to the active roster. The 35-year-old Kershaw threw six scoreless innings at Colorado in his last game, which came a week after seven scoreless innings against t...

Man shot on I-225 by suspects wearing ski masks

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:12:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A man was shot while driving in Aurora Saturday morning, and police said the suspects were wearing ski masks.According to Aurora Police Department, the incident happened around 8 a.m. 2 trooper vehicles hit by 2 different vehicles while investigating crash A man was driving north on Interstate 225 near Alameda Avenue when he was shot, APD said.It was unclear how many suspects there were, but APD said they were driving a black Kia sedan and wearing ski masks.Police were unsure if it was a result of road rage, and did not know the color of the ski masks, APD said.The man who was shot had only minor injuries and was released from the hospital shortly after.Police are looking over surveillance footage, but are asking for help from anyone who may have information on the shooting or may have seen it happen.If you have any information, APD said to contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

Driver and child OK after SUV crashes into building in Miami

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:12:29 GMT

A dangerous drive with a toddler on board sent an SUV careening into a building in Miami.City of Miami Police units responded to the scene of the crash in the area of Northwest Seventh Avenue and 71st Street, at around 7:40 a.m., Saturday.Investigators said two people were inside the vehicle, the driver and a child.No one inside the building was injured.Bystander Aaron Combs described what he saw and how he jumped into action to help.“Well, technically all I know that this car just – the gas accelerated, he jumped the curb and went in, and I ran behind to make sure, and I see him holding the baby,” he said. “I had to go get the baby and him out. That was it.”Neither the driver nor the child appeared to have any injuries, but they were taken to the hospital as a precaution.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Good Samaritan helps employee being attacked at CVS in Miami; man arrested

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:12:29 GMT

A good Samaritan jumped into action to protect a store employee and stop a suspected shoplifter.Peter Walker said he saw the employee being attacked by the assailant, who was asked to leave the store on Biscayne Boulevard and 48th Street, Saturday afternoon.The customer said he took action in order to help the victim.“The guy was acting erratic in the store, he hit one of the ladies, so I ran out and tackled him,” said Walker. “He was trying to get away, so I held him down long enough for the cops to get here.”City of Miami Police units quickly responded and arrested the suspect.The CVS employee appeared to be OK.