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By Marjorie Hernandez

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Sep. 20, 2023, 10:19 p.m. ET

A shocking video showed tourists being thrown off a vehicle while trying to stop brazen thieves from speeding off with their belongings during a violent robbery in a popular San Francisco area.

Dmitry Koval, a victim who posted the video to Instagram, told The Post that he and his friends were hoping to take in the scenery and get something to eat at the Fort Mason Center lot in the Marian District on September 13.

The group was already across the parking lot at about 4 p.m. when they saw a black SUV park pull up next to their two vans.

They watched in horror as two suspects got out of their vehicle and broke into their vehicles.

“We saw them taking bags from our vans and started putting it into the black SUV,” Koval, 30, said. “That’s when my friends started running and other people there were honking their horns. I heard someone yell, ‘Don’t run to them! They might have a gun!’

Shocking video shows San Francisco tourists thrown from a moving vehicle as they tried to stop car robbers in broad daylight at the Fort Mason Center.Dmitry Koval

“But my friends were already trying to stop them so I could not leave them.”

As Koval’s friends tried to surround the vehicle, the driver of the black SUV stepped on the gas.

One of Koval’s friends hung onto the driver-side window and ran alongside it in an attempt to take control of the wheel.

Another friend also grabbed onto the moving vehicle and tried to wrestle the other suspect who was sitting on the passenger’s side.

“We even broke the windshield with crutches in hopes it would stop them,” Koval wrote in his Instagram post. “Still, the burglar was able to turn the wheel and pushed the gas all the way in.”

The robbers got away with about $10,000 worth of cash, computers and other belongings from Koval and his friends.Dmitry Koval

Within a few seconds, the driver accelerated at a high speed, throwing the friend who was holding onto the driver onto the asphalt. He rolled on the ground several times, causing gash burns throughout his body.

The other victim held onto the passenger side of the robbers’ SUV for another 100 feet before he also was violently thrown off the vehicle, Koval told The Post.

The men suffered minor to serious injuries, with one of them staying a few days at a local hospital because he had broken his legs in the melee.

Koval said before the brazen daytime robbery, they had parked at another location to get a better view of the Golden Gate Bridge. They were alarmed, however, when they saw a vehicle had been broken into at that lot as well.

One of the men who tried to stop the robbers suffered deep gashes and skin burns.Dmitry Koval

The men suffered minor to serious injuries during the melee.Dmitry Koval

“We thought we would be safer if we went somewhere else so we went to Fort Mason lot,” Koval said. “I am just still in shock because it all happened so fast. In total, they probably took about $10,000 worth [of items], including laptops and other important things like documents and our passports.”

Car break-ins have been so common in the Bay Area that law enforcement officials and locals have a name for it.

“It’s called ‘bipping and boosting,’” San Francisco Lt. Tracy McCray told The Post, referring to the slang term used for the vehicle smash-and-grab incidents that have become commonplace in San Francisco, Oakland and other parts of Northern California.

A street sign says ”Safety Alert-Smash and Grab Hotspot” near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California on August 9, 2023. Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Day-time vehicle break-ins have become so common in San Francisco neighborhoods such as the Alamo Square and Japantown that Supervisor Dean Preston called for a hearing to address the city’s bipping epidemic, according to the San Francisco Standard.

The City by the Bay has been hit not only with increases in thefts and robberies but is also suffering through another record high of drug overdoses with about 85 deaths last month.

A car with a broken window is seen in Alamo Square of San Francisco, California on August 9, 2023. Car break-ins have been at epidemic levels in the Bay Area.Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

The increase of certain crimes, fatal overdoses and the exodus of businesses in the once bustling downtown San Francisco tourist corridor also have contributed to the city’s “doom loop.”

Koval, who lives in Massachusetts, said he has visited San Francisco a handful of times before, but he has never experienced a traumatic event like the one that unfolded in front of him last week.

He said the only solace he took from the incident was from the bystanders who saw the robbery and quickly rendered his friends aid and called the cops.

“It has been traumatic and it makes me think that we will just have to avoid San Francisco because it’s just not safe anymore,” he said.

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Jungle performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Sept. 9, 2023. Matt Pang/STAFF.

SAN FRANCISCO — British duo Jungle took their signature nu-disco electronic funk to new new electrifying heights at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on Saturday.

The tour was in support of Tom McFarland’s and Joshua Lloyd-Watson’s most danceable album yet, Volcano. This album explores themes of transformation and the raw power of nature. These themes came vividly to life through the fiery visuals that accompanied the performance.

The show began with subtle rumbles as if the sound were coming from beneath the earth’s surface. The crowd erupted in cheers when the duo finally appeared. Crimson light bathed the stage as Jungle opened with the anthemic “Us Against the World.” Fog shrouded the performers in a hazy glow and their silhouettes swayed against a red backdrop. They quickly transitioned to the next song, “The Heat,” from their 2014 self-titled album.

Jungle performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Sept. 9, 2023.

Backed by a guitarist and two percussionists, the band segued right into brightly colored bohemian track “Heavy California.” A red sunrise emerged behind the stage as McFarland and Lloyd-Watson harmonized. Jungle’s commitment to creating a truly immersive experience was evident throughout their set. Featured artists from their songs were projected onto the screen and they, too, grooved to the nostalgic-flecked samples.

The set was a fusion of the duo’s hits and newer tracks from Volcano. One of the standout moments came on a simmering rendition of “I’ve Been in Love,” with a pre-recorded clip of Compton rapper Channel Tres’ effortless rapped/sung delivery over reggae beats and synths. There was also the energetic encore of “Busy Earnin’” that had the crowd dancing and singing along.

For the most part, Jungle masterfully transitioned from one hit to another in what felt like a never-ending dance party. Undulating lights, thumping bass and funk-infused beats kept it moving. There was only one abrupt transition, before “Back in 74,” an amalgamation of foot-tapping beats, wooden percussion and acoustic guitar strumming. Its Bossa-infused soul mixed with Crosby, Stills & Nash and< ’90s R&B. The band followed with the significantly more minimalistic funk of “Casio.”

Jungle performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Sept. 9, 2023.

“Bonnie Hill,” one of a handful of songs from 2021’s Loving In Stereo, was next, with a little jazz flute and smoky saxophone that cut through the drum-like synths. There was a distortion effect at the end of the song, as if it was wobbling and winding down. The sparse, sulky jam “Cherry” arrived right after.

“What D’You Know About Me” exuded a sassy, unbridled joy. Jungle played a bombastic rendition of “Happy Man,” which—despite its detached, almost disembodied vocals—felt like it was brought down to earth by extra snappy disco and funk. McFarland and Lloyd-Watson sang “Time” in their lower register, which added a sultry tone that contrasted with their relentless high energy.

Jungle lingered on technicolor ‘90s house beats between songs and barely paused between tracks. Attendees grooved to “GOOD TIMES,” the techno-inflected “Holding On” and the bouncy “You Ain’t No Celebrity.” Sudanese American rapper Bas appeared onscreen for “Pretty Little Thing.” Bas’ metaphorical imagery about physical and spiritual journeys seemed fitting for the show.

Following a break the band returned for a breezy three-song encore, starting with disco banger “Keep Moving.”

Joesef performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Sept. 9, 2023.

“For this next song, get absolutely crazy and shake that booty,” one of the two shouted.

Their encore included jubilant house track “All of the Time” and the popular “Busy Earnin.’”

The show began with Scottish alt-soul singer Joesef. He delivered his dulcet and soulful vocals over guitar-led melodies about messy breakups and vulnerability. He was supported by several instrumentalists. The set drew from his soulful debut album, Permanent Damage.

“This next song is about shagging my ex,” said the artist, whose name is Joseph Traynor.

Joesef joked in his Glaswegian accent before playing songs like “Does It Make You Feel Good” and “It’s Been a Little Heavy Lately,” emotive and relatable tracks. He invited the audience to participate by thinking of someone they know and singing along.

“This next song is a cover. If you don’t know me … you’ll know this song,” he said as introduction to Sister Sledge’s “Thinking of You.”

Jungle performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Sept. 9, 2023.

Jungle performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Sept. 9, 2023.

Jungle performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Sept. 9, 2023.

Jungle performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Sept. 9, 2023.

Jungle performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Sept. 9, 2023.

Jungle performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Sept. 9, 2023.

Jungle performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Sept. 9, 2023.

Jungle performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Sept. 9, 2023.

Joesef performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Sept. 9, 2023.

Joesef performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Sept. 9, 2023.

Joesef performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Sept. 9, 2023.

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CINCINNATI — Clayton Kershaw pitched seven sharp innings, Chris Taylor hit his 10th home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-0 on Thursday.

Kershaw (8-4) scattered five hits, struck out nine and walked two to help Los Angeles snap its four-game losing streak and avoid a three-game sweep against the Reds, who won the previous two games in walk-off fashion.

Los Angeles improved to 10-3 against Cincinnati dating to September 2021.

The Dodgers scored three runs in the third against starter Graham Ashcraft (3-5).

GUARDIANS 10, RED SOX 3

CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez homered in his first three at-bats — and from both sides of the plate — to power Cleveland past Boston.

Ramírez connected for a solo shot in the first inning off Matt Dermody (0-1), belted a two-run shot — his 200th career homer — in the third and added another solo drive in the sixth when the Guardians hit for the cycle, had eight straight hits and scored five times.

Ramírez came up a second time in the sixth bidding for a rare four-homer game, but struck out swinging. The four-time All-Star third baseman had another chance in the eighth, but grounded to third.

There have only been 16 four-homer games in the majors since 1901.

Will Brennan added a home run as the Guardians won the series and handed the Red Sox their fifth loss in six games.

Aaron Civale (2-1) had his second solid outing for Cleveland after spending 46 games on the injured list with an oblique strain.

BRAVES 13, METS 10, 10 INNINGS

ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies lined a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and Atlanta rallied to beat reeling New York for a three-game sweep.

Orlando Arcia hit a tying solo homer off Mets closer David Robertson in the ninth to help the NL East leaders win their fifth straight.

New York, which has dropped six in a row for the first time since August 2019, had won a franchise-record 122 consecutive games when leading after eight innings — the longest active streak in the majors.

The Mets (30-33) wasted two home runs from rookie Francisco Álvarez and an early grand slam from Brandon Nimmo as three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander struggled.

Atlanta erased deficits of 9-5 and 10-7 and came back from at least three runs down to win all three games in the series. It marked the first time in Mets history they lost three consecutive games they led by three runs or more.

Albies homered off Tommy Hunter (0-1). Travis d’Arnaud hit a two-run shot against Drew Smith in the eighth to cut it to 10-9. Austin Riley and Marcell Ozuna also went deep for the Braves.

Raisel Iglesias (2-2) struck out Álvarez and Jeff McNeil in a perfect 10th.

RAYS 4, TWINS 2

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Yonny Chirinos pitched well into the sixth inning, Harold Ramírez homered during a three-run fourth and the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of AL Central-leading Minnesota.

Chirinos (3-1), recalled from Triple-A Durham before the game, allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings in his first big league appearance since April 29. Jason Adam, the third Rays reliever, worked the ninth for his 10th save.

Tampa Bay (46-19) is 29-6 at home and has won six in a row overall.

Carlos Correa and Michael A. Taylor homered for the Twins (31-32), who have lost a season-high five consecutive games. They have totaled seven runs in the past six games.

Bailey Ober (3-3) retired his first 11 batters, including six straight strikeouts, before losing his perfect game and the lead in a span of three batters.

PHILLIES 3, TIGERS 2

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler took a no-hitter into the eighth inning, Kody Clemens came through with a game-ending single and Philadelphia rallied past Detroit for its fifth victory in a row.

Brandon Marsh tied it in the ninth with a bases-loaded sacrifice fly for the defending NL champion Phillies (30-32).

Nick Maton hit a go-ahead single in the top of the ninth after Tyler Nevin broke up Wheeler’s no-hit bid on a single with one out in the eighth for the Tigers, who lost their sixth straight and eighth in the last nine.

Bryce Harper’s leadoff double in the ninth against Alex Lange (3-2) sparked Philadelphia’s rally. Craig Kimbrel (4-1) got the win.

The game originally was scheduled for Wednesday night but was postponed due to poor air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.

ORIOLES 6, BREWERS 3

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning to put Baltimore ahead for good and the Orioles rallied from a three-run deficit to beat Milwaukee.

The Brewers took a 3-0 lead in the first and were in control for much of the game until the Orioles scored six runs over the final three innings against Milwaukee’s bullpen. The comeback enabled the Orioles to avoid a three-game sweep.

Anthony Santander’s one-out RBI double off Peter Strzelecki (3-5) cut the Brewers’ lead to 3-2 in the eighth.

Adam Frazier had a two-run double in the ninth for Baltimore. Ramón Urías started the comeback by hitting a two-out homer off Joel Payamps in the seventh.

Bryan Baker, Keegan Akin (2-1), Yennier Cano and Félix Bautista combined for four innings of scoreless relief. Bautista earned his 16th save in 20 opportunities.

BLUE JAYS 3, ASTROS 2

TORONTO (AP) — Brandon Belt had a tiebreaking single, José Berríos pitched six steady innings to win his third straight decision and Toronto defeated Houston.

Alejandro Kirk added an RBI double as the Blue Jays took three of four from the defending World Series champions and won the season series 4-3.

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez left after one at-bat because of a sore right oblique.

Berríos (6-4) allowed two runs and four hits. Jordan Romano finished for his 17th save in 20 chances.

Houston left-hander Framber Valdez (6-5) gave up three runs in five innings.

WHITE SOX 6, YANKEES 5, GAME 1

YANKEES 3, WHITE SOX 0, GAME 2

NEW YORK (AP) — Randy Vásquez pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning for his first major league win, Billy McKinney hit his first home run with the Yankees and New York blanked Chicago for a doubleheader split.

McKinney was called up from the minors Wednesday when star slugger Aaron Judge went on the injured list with a sprained and bruised right big toe.

The White Sox extended their winning streak to a season-high five games with a 6-5 victory in the opener, when Eloy Jiménez hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh off Michael King (1-2).

Jake Burger had a two-run shot off Yankees starter Luis Severino before Luis Robert Jr. and Yoán Moncada also went deep against the right-hander.

After Wednesday’s game was postponed by Major League Baseball because of hazardous air quality from Canadian wildfires, conditions in the Bronx had improved by Thursday’s first pitch.

In the second game, Gleyber Torres hit a two-run homer off starter Mike Clevinger (3-4).

Making his second big league start, Vásquez (1-1) retired 15 straight hitters and was pulled with two outs in the sixth. Ron Marinaccio worked 2 2/3 innings and Clay Holmes got his seventh save as the Yankees avoided a three-game sweep.

Willie Calhoun homered and drove in three runs for the Yankees in the opener.

Gregory Santos (2-0) pitched a 1-2-3 sixth for the win. Kendall Graveman earned his sixth save by getting Anthony Rizzo to ground into a game-ending double play with two on.

GIANTS 6, ROCKIES 4

DENVER (AP) — Brandon Crawford had a pinch-hit RBI double to spark a three-run ninth inning and San Francisco beat Colorado for the 11th straight time.

Michael Conforto and Thairo Estrada homered to help the Giants sweep their seventh straight series from Colorado. Scott Alexander (5-0) won in relief and Camilo Doval finished for his 16th save.

Nolan Jones had three hits for the Rockies, who have lost four straight.

San Francisco is 16-3 at Coors Field dating to Sept. 6, 2021, and has won eight straight in Denver. That streak was in jeopardy until a late rally against closer Pierce Johnson (0-3).

ANGELS 3, CUBS 1

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jo Adell homered in his first game back in the majors, Reid Detmers posted his first win of the season and Los Angeles defeated Chicago to complete its third series sweep of the season.

It is the first time the Angels, who have won four straight, have swept the Cubs in a three-game series.

Trey Mancini had an RBI double for Chicago, swept for the fourth time this year. The Cubs have dropped four in a row and 10 of 14.

Adell, who led the Triple-A Pacific Coast League with 18 homers before being called up, tied it 1-all in the second inning when he hammered a sinker from Drew Smyly (5-4).

Detmers (1-5) struck out eight in 5 2/3 innings. Carlos Estevez got his 16th save.

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San Francisco Giants (54-44, 3rd in NL West) vs. Washington Nationals (39-58, 5th in NL East)

Washington; Saturday, 7:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABIES: Giants: Logan Webb (8-7, 3.32 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 134 strikeouts); Internationals: Josiah Gray (6-8, 3.59 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 94 strikeouts)

SUMMARY: The San Francisco Giants are looking to break a three-game deficit with a win over the Washington Nationals.

Washington is 16-32 at home and 39-58 overall. The Nationals have a 31-11 record in games where they score more than their opponents.

San Francisco is 54-44 overall and 28-22 away. The Giants have a 26-9 record in games where they didn’t hit home runs.

Saturday’s game is the teams’ fifth meeting of the season. The Nationals are up 3-1 in the season series.

TOP PERFORMER: Lane Thomas has 24 doubles, two trebles and 16 homers while hitting .292 for the Nationals. Joey Meneses is 11 of 39 with three doubles and four home runs in his last 10 games.

LaMonte Wade Jr. has 13 doubles, a triple and nine home runs while hitting .275 for the Giants. Wilmer Flores has 13 of 32 with four doubles and four home runs in his last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Nationals: 5-5, .265 batting average, 6.93 ERA, 15 runs surpassed

Giants: 7-3, .213 batting average, 3.54 ERA, seven runs better than opponents

INJURIES: Internationals: Israel Pineda: 60-day IL (fingers), Paolo Espino: 15-day IL (fingers), Hunter Harvey: 15-day IL (elbows), Cade Cavalli: 60-day IL (elbows ), Thad Ward: 15-day IL (shoulder), Carl Edwards Jr.: 15-day IL (shoulder), Victor Robles: 10-day IL (back), Stephen Strasburg: 60-day IL (ribs /shoulder), Tanner Rainey: 60-Day IL (elbow), Victor Arano: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Giants: Brandon Crawford: 10-day IL (knee), Cole Waites: 60-day IL (elbow), Thairo Estrada: 10-day IL (hand), Thomas Szapucki: 60-day IL (arm), Luke Jackson: 15-day IL (back), Mitch Haniger: 60-day IL (forearm), John Brebbia: 15-day IL (wide), Roberto Perez: 60-Day IL (Shoulder), Luis Gonzalez: 60-Day IL (Back)

The Associated Press created this story using technology and data provided by Sportradar by Data Skrive.

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JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri — The Missouri State Capitol was transformed into an extension of the Chiefs’ kingdom this week, and fans are flocking from across the state to see one of the sport’s most sacred grails.

It was an unusual day in Missouri politics Tuesday at the Capitol as the Super Bowl trophy stood front and center in the rotunda. Thousands of fans flocked to Jefferson City to see the Chiefs’ Lombardi Trophy at its first stop on the team’s Chiefs’ Champions Tour.

“It’s so cool,” said Cameron Stephens just moments after snapping his picture with the trophy. “It was like being a kid again and dreaming you were holding it. You’re in the NFL.”

Hundreds lined up Tuesday to pose for a photo op with the Kansas City Chiefs’ LVII Lombardi Trophy.

“We didn’t get to see the parade or the trophy, so that’s what we wanted to do and it’s sort of a check off the wish list,” said Andrew Barnes of Jefferson City.

Even heads of state became children for children when the trophy was displayed to fans of all ages from across the state.

“It’s a very special day to say the least and being a lifelong Chiefs fan is pretty cool too, being governor when you have a Super Bowl trophy in your office,” Gov. Mike Parson said.

When asked why 9-year-old Elliot Stierferman, from Frankenstein, Missouri, is a fan of the Chiefs, he said, “Because they’re the best team in the NFL.” Stierferman stood with his family for more than an hour the snake and waited for the trophy.

“I only saw it on TV,” Stierferman said.

When the Chiefs won Super Bowl LIV against the San Francisco 49ers in 2020, fans couldn’t celebrate with the team because of the pandemic, so this time the team is making up for it.

“I mean, regular people, working people, there are no special tickets, there is no one better than anyone that comes in, everyone has a chance to be there alongside this trophy,” Parson said.

Barnes came with his wife Claudia to view the trophy. Jefferson City residents are hoping the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win will become a trend.

“I think the game was another highlight of my life, especially with the likes of Kelce and Mahomes,” Barnes said. “We just have everything and I hope we can try again.”

Share your love for the Kansas City Chiefs as you await your moment with the Lombardi Trophy. Others are waiting for the next season to start.

“You can see the Capitol too, it’s like two for one,” Stephen said. “And then it’s a long off-season, so there’s everything to fill the void that’s waiting for the next kick-off.”

Myles Wilson and his father and brother traveled from Hallsville Tuesday morning to be second in line to get their photo with the trophy. When asked why he was wearing Patrick Mahomes’ jersey, he replied because he was the best.

“He’s my favorite on the team,” Wilson said. “Go, chiefs!”

The Lombardi Trophy will be on display again on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. The next stops on the tour will then be in Kansas.

The Chiefs’ Champions Tour is a branded mobile experience bringing the Chiefs to communities across the region.

• July 16: Helzberg Diamonds in Leawood, Kan.
• July 17: The Kansas State House in Topeka, Kan.
• July 23: The INDYCAR race weekend at the Iowa Speedway
• July 29: Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph, MO.
• August 12: Lenexa Farmers Market in Lenexa, Kansas.
• August 19: Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market in Des Moines, Iowa
• September 1: First Fridays with the Chiefs in Kansas City, MO.

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LONDON – Ian Happ erzielte zwei Solo-Homeruns, Justin Steele schlug acht und die Chicago Cubs besiegten die St. Louis Cardinals am Samstagabend bei der pandemiebedingt verzögerten Rückkehr der Major League Baseball in die britische Hauptstadt mit 9:1.

Happ führte im zweiten Inning mit einem Drive direkt in die Mitte und warf im dritten Inning einen weiteren Pitch von Adam Wainwright (3:2) über den rechten Feldzaun, womit die Cubs ihr viertes Spiel in Folge gewannen.

Wainwright wurde nach zwei aufeinanderfolgenden Doppeln im vierten Durchgang vom Platz gestellt. Im kürzesten seiner neun Starts in dieser Saison erlaubte er 11 Hits und sieben Runs, ein Saisonhöchstwert.

Die Cubs, die neun von zehn Spielen gewonnen haben, hatten mehr Treffer (14) als Schwünge und Fehlschüsse (10). St. Louis, mit 31-45 Letzter in der NL Central, verlor nach einer Siegesserie von vier Spielen zum zweiten Mal in Folge.

Eine Zuschauermenge von 54.662 Zuschauern, die größte in der MLB in dieser Saison, füllte das Londoner Stadion.

BRAVES 6, REDS 6

CINCINNATI (AP) – Cincinnatis längste Siegesserie seit 66 Jahren wurde nach 12 Spielen gestoppt, als Raisel Iglesias Jonathan India im Finale besiegte und Atlanta in einem Schlagabtausch mit acht Homern siegte.

Jedes Team erzielte vier Mal einen Homerun.

Matt Olson erzielte den 200. Treffer seiner Karriere in der großen Liga, und Travis d’Arnaud und Ozzie Albies schlugen ebenfalls tief gegen Graham Ashcraft (3-6), der zum ersten Mal in 33 Starts in der großen Liga drei lange Bälle zuließ. Marcell Ozuna erzielte einen Homerun gegen Alex Young, als die Braves zum neunten Mal in zehn Spielen gewannen.

Cincinnatis Matt McLain und Spencer Steer erzielten zwei Homeruns.

Michael Tonkin (2:0) warf 2 1/3 Innings ohne Treffer für die Braves, die acht Siege in Folge erzielten, bevor sie den Auftakt der Serie am Freitag verloren.

ENGEL 25, ROCKIES 1

DENVER (AP) – Mike Trout, Brandon Drury und Matt Thaiss erzielten Homeruns in aufeinanderfolgenden Pitches und eröffneten ein drittes Inning mit 13 Runs, und Mickey Moniak krönte den Sieg mit einem Homerun in zwei Runs in Los Angeles‘ rekordverdächtigem Sieg über Colorado, der mit einem endete Drei-Spiele-Skid.

Die Angels stellten Franchise-Marken für Runs und Hits (28) in einem Spiel auf und stellten mit ihrem riesigen dritten Inning Teamrekorde für Runs und Homer auf.

David Fletcher schlug einen Homerun mit drei Runs und krönte damit einen vierten Run mit acht Runs, während die Angels im dritten und vierten Inning zusammen 21 Runs mit 17 Hits erzielten und 27 Batter auf die Platte schickten. Fletcher erzielte in seinem ersten Spiel seit seinem Rückruf aus Salt Lake City drei Treffer und fünf RBIs.

Hunter Renfroe und Mickey Moniak hatten jeweils fünf Hits und vier RBIs für die Angels. Drury hatte drei Hits und vier RBIs und Trout hatte drei Hits und einen RBI. Beide wurden im fünften ersetzt.

Griffin Canning (6-2) ließ in sechs torlosen Innings vier Treffer zu, während er sieben Treffer mit einem Walk erzielte.

Chase Anderson (0-2) ließ die Homeruns bei der Niederlage in drei aufeinanderfolgenden Pitches auf sich warten.

DODGERS 8, ASTROS 7

LOS ANGELES (AP) – James Outman erzielte in einem unordentlichen achten Inning den Startschuss nach einem Block von Ryan Stanek, dem Houston-Relfspieler, und Los Angeles erkämpfte sich den vierten Sieg in Folge.

Die Dodgers glichen im achten Durchgang mit 7 aus. Reliever Bryan Abreu (2:2) begleitete Freddie Freeman, Will Smith und JD Martinez, um die Bases zu füllen. Kyle Tucker machte einen Sliding Catch im rechten Feld nach Jason Heywards Opferflug, der Freeman traf. Smith erzielte bei Outmans Grundregel-Double ein Tor, nachdem der Ball in der rechten Feldwand stecken geblieben war.

Junior Valentine, der Schiedsrichter der zweiten Base, blockierte Stanek, dessen rechtes Bein offenbar nachgab, nachdem er nach innen zum Spielfeld geschaut hatte.

Phil Bickford (2:2) sicherte sich den Sieg zur Erleichterung und Evan Phillips warf den neunten Wurf für seine zehnte Parade.

Alex Bregman erzielte im fünften Spiel für die Astros einen Grand Slam mit Buhrufen.

TIGER 3, ZWILLINGE 2

DETROIT (AP) – Zach McKinstry erzielte in einem zweiten Inning mit drei Runs einen Single mit zwei Runs und Detroit konnte Minnesota besiegen.

Reese Olson (1-2) holte sich seinen ersten Major-League-Sieg und erlaubte einen Run und vier Hits mit neun Strikeouts und einem Walk in 5 1/3 Innings, den besten seiner Karriere. Alex Lange erzielte die letzten vier Outs für seinen zwölften Save in 14 Versuchen.

Twins-Starter Pablo López (3-5) erlaubte drei Runs und sieben Hits in sechs Innings. Er ging eins und schlug 10 aus. Carlos Correa und Joey Gallo erzielten Solo-Homeruns für Minnesota.

Die Tigers erzielten ihre einzigen Runs im zweiten Durchgang, als Nick Maton einen Single erzielte, Miguel Cabrera einen One-Out-Walk erzielte und Eric Haase mit einem RBI-Single folgte, um das 1:0 zu erzielen. Jake Marisnicks Single lud die Bases und McKinstrys Flare ins flache Zentrum erzielte Cabrera und Haase.

RIESEN 7, DIAMANTEN 6

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Luis Matos erzielte seinen ersten Homerun in seiner Karriere, einen Startschuss für zwei Runs im sechsten Inning, und San Francisco besiegte den in NL West führenden Arizona und holte sich seinen zwölften Sieg in 13 Spielen.

Joc Pederson und Blake Sabol fügten jeweils zwei Treffer hinzu, als San Francisco seinen zweiten Sieg in Folge gegen Arizona gewann und damit 1½ Spiele in der Division zurückblieb.

Taylor Rogers (4:2) sicherte sich den Sieg. Camilo Doval erzielte seine 22. Parade.

Christian Walker verlängerte seine Hitting Streak auf neun Spiele mit drei Hits und drei RBIs für die Diamondbacks. Ketel Marte fügte seinen 13. Homerun und zwei RBIs hinzu.

Der Starter aus Arizona, Merrill Kelly (9-4), erlitt seine erste Niederlage seit acht Auswärtsstarts in dieser Saison. Er erlaubte 10 Hits und sieben Runs (fünf davon verdient) in fünf Innings.

METS 4, PHILLIES 2

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Max Scherzer erzielte in sechs Innings acht Treffer und Starling Marte erzielte einen Homerun, um New York zu einer Drei-Spiele-Niederlageserie zu verhelfen.

Scherzer (7:2), der seit dem 8. Mai keinen Start verloren hat, war gegen eine Aufstellung, zu der auch die ehemaligen Nationals-Teamkollegen Trea Turner und Bryce Harper gehörten, solide. Turner berührte ihn für einen RBI-Single im fünften Durchgang, der zum 2:0-Ausgleich führte. David Robertson erzielte seinen 11. Save.

Brandon Nimmos RBI-Single gegen Phillies-Starter Cristopher Sánchez (0:1) sorgte im zweiten Durchgang für das 2:0. Die Mets gingen durch Pete Alonsos RBI-Forceout und Tommy Phams RBI-Single im sechsten Durchgang endgültig in Führung, was zum 4:2 führte.

Nick Castellanos erzielte mit einem Walk 3 zu 3 einen Homerun für die Phillies.

ORIOLES 6, MARINERS 4, 10 INNINGS

BALTIMORE (AP) – Ryan McKenna erzielte am Ende des 10. Innings einen Two-Run-Homerun, als Baltimore Seattle besiegte.

McKenna kam im neunten Durchgang als defensiver Ersatz ins Spiel, als die Orioles versuchten, einen One-Run-Vorsprung zu verteidigen. Aber Baltimore musste weiterspielen, nachdem Mike Ford einen Solo-Homerun gegen den Schlussmann Félix Bautista geschossen hatte, der Seattle bis zum letzten Durchgang trennte.

Im 10. Durchgang wehrte Mike Baumann (5:0) JP Crawford mit einem Grounder zum Pitcher ab und schlug dann Julio Rodríguez und Ty France aus. In der unteren Hälfte erzielte McKenna einen Drive in die rechte Mitte von Justin Topa (1-3) für seinen zweiten Homerun des Jahres.

Ford erzielte zwei Treffer für Seattle, und auch Crawford und Rodríguez erzielten Solowürfe.

Anthony Santander erzielte unter seinen vier Treffern für die Orioles einen Solo-Homerun. Auch Aaron Hicks ging für Baltimore in die Tiefe.

YANKEES 1, RANGERS 0

NEW YORK (AP) – Ron Marinaccio schied im neunten Inning aufgrund eines Game-Ending-Popups gegen Marcus Semien aus, Clay Holmes ließ im achten Inning zwei Läufer liegen und New York besiegte Texas, nachdem Aaron Judge sagte, dass er nicht kurz davor sei, von einem Run zurückzukehren verletzter rechter Zeh.

Billy McKinney erzielte seinen vierten Homerun, seit er vor zwei Wochen als Ersatz für Judge nominiert wurde, der vor dem Spiel sagte, er habe einen Bänderriss im Zeh, der Schmerzen beim Gehen verursacht.

McKinney erzielte seinen Drive im vierten Inning gegen Jon Gray (6:3), sodass New York mit nur vier Treffern gewann.

Luis Severino (1-2) erlaubte fünf Treffer in sechs Innings und vier Reliever beendeten den fünften Shutout der Yankees. Marinaccio parierte zum zweiten Mal.

BLUE JAYS 7, LEICHTATHLETIK 3

TORONTO (AP) – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. und Danny Jansen erzielten Homeruns in zwei Runs, José Berríos warf sechs Innings und gewann zum dritten Mal in vier Starts und Toronto besiegte Oakland zum neunten Mal in elf Spielen im Rogers Centre.

Guerrero erzielte den zweiten Tag in Folge zu Hause einen Treffer, nachdem er 32 Spiele lang nicht über den Zaun kam. Er erreichte die Basis viermal und fuhr drei Läufe.

Berríos (8-5) erlaubte drei Runs und sechs Hits. Er lief zwei und schlug acht, eins weniger als sein Saisonhoch. Jordan Romano schlug Ryan Noda aus und ließ die Läufer auf den Plätzen zwei und drei liegen, was ihm seine 23. Parade bei 26 Chancen verschaffte.

WEISSE SOX 5, ROTE SOX 4

CHICAGO (AP) – Elvis Andrus erzielte im neunten Inning einen spielentscheidenden RBI-Single und verhalf Chicago White damit zum Sieg über Boston.

Luis Robert Jr., Andrew Vaughn, Yasmani Grandal und Jake Burger trafen für Chicago, das vier von fünf Spielen verloren hatte. Lance Lynn erzielte bei seinem ersten Start sieben Treffer in 5 2/3 Innings, seit er bei einer 1:5-Niederlage in Seattle am vergangenen Wochenende mit 16 km einen Franchise-Rekord aufstellte.

Der Pinch-Hitter Gavin Sheets löste den Siegtreffer aus, als er nach einem Two-Out-Fehler von First Baseman Triston Casas den Ball erreichte. Pinch-Runner Zach Remillard holte sich den zweiten Platz und Andrus schoss einen Single nach rechts gegen Kenley Jansen (2-4).

Kendall Graveman (3:3) musste die Niederlage für Boston hinnehmen.

ROYALS 9, RAYS 4

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (AP) – Jordan Lyles beendete eine Siegesserie von 15 Spielen und Kansas City besiegte Tampa Bay zum zweiten Sieg in drei Tagen gegen das Team mit der besten Bilanz bei den Majors.

Lyles (1-11) ließ über sechs Innings vier Runs und acht Hits zu. Es war sein erster Sieg seit seinem letzten Start im letzten Jahr am 30. September, als er für die Baltimore Orioles spielte.

Drew Waters, Freddy Fermín und Edward Olivares trafen für die Royals, die mit 22-55 die zweitschlechteste Bilanz bei den Majors haben.

Tampa Bay (53-27) hat in den letzten 12 Spielen eine Bilanz von 5-7, darunter zwei Niederlagen gegen Oakland, das die schlechteste Bilanz in der MLB hat.

Der Shortstop der Rays, Wander Franco, kehrte zurück, nachdem er zwei Spiele lang auf der Bank saß, weil er in dieser Saison mit frustrierenden Situationen umgegangen war und während eines ersten Two-Runs einen 417-Fuß-Solo-Homerun geschossen hatte. Er fügte einen RBI-Single in einer Sekunde mit zwei Läufen hinzu.

MARLINS 4, PIRATEN 3, 11 INNINGS

MIAMI (AP) – Jon Berti gewann den Lauf mit einem Single im 11. Inning und führte Miami an Pittsburgh vorbei.

Der automatische Läufer Joey Wendle rückte durch Nick Fortes’ Opferbunt auf den dritten Platz vor, bevor Berti einen Line Drive nach rechts gegen Angel Perdomo (1:1) erzielte.

Yuli Gurriels Opfer flog gegen den Pirates-Näher David Bednar am Ende des 10. Durchgangs und glich den Ausgleich zum 3:0 aus, nachdem Ke’Bryan Hayes die Pirates mit einem RBI-Single in der oberen Hälfte in Führung brachte.

Luis Arraez erzielte einen Homerun und einen Walk zweimal, Jacob Stallings hatte drei Treffer und Andrew Nardi (5:1) erzielte einen perfekten 11. Treffer für die Marlins. Arraez ging 1 zu 3 und sein Spitzendurchschnitt in der Major League sank um einen Punkt auf 0,401.

Andrew McCutchen erzielte zwei Doubles und drei Walks für die Pirates. McCutchens erster Double im sechsten Spiel war der 400. seiner Karriere.

WÄCHTER 4, BRAUER 2

CLEVELAND (AP) – Josh Naylor und David Fry hatten RBI-Einzel in einem sechsten Inning mit zwei Durchgängen und Rookie Tanner Bibee schlug sieben, als Cleveland Milwaukee besiegte.

Cleveland lag nach fünf Innings mit 2:1 zurück und glich das Spiel aus, als Naylor einen Single gegen Hoby Milner schlug, der Amed Rosario traf. Fry sorgte mit einem Two-Out-Treffer gegen Elvis Peguero für den Startschuss, der José Ramírez traf.

Bibee (4-2) absolvierte sechs Innings und ermöglichte zwei Runs, einen verdienten und drei Hits in seinem elften Start seit seinem Rückruf von Triple-A Columbus Ende April. Emmanuel Clase sicherte sich mit seiner 23. Parade die Führung bei den Majors.

Brewers-Starter Freddy Peralta (5-7) erlaubte drei Runs in fünf Innings und verlor damit seine vierte Entscheidung in Folge. Christian Yelich erzielte beide Runs und stahl Milwaukee eine Base.

NATIONALE 2, PADRES 0

SAN DIEGO (AP) – Jeimer Candelario und Lane Thomas erzielten einen Homerun, Josiah Gray pitchte im sechsten Inning und Washington besiegte San Diego.

Im ersten Inning schlug Candelario einen Homerun in die rechte Mitte. Thomas, der drei Treffer hatte, traf im dritten. Washington hatte neun seiner letzten elf Spiele verloren.

Gray (5-6) erzielte sechs Strikeouts und Hunter Harvey schaffte seine fünfte Parade.

Die Padres beförderten den Knuckleballer Matt Waldron (0:1) zu einem Startplatz bei seinem Debüt in der Major League. Er hielt 4-2/3 Innings durch und ließ zwei Runs und vier Hits zu.

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San Diego Padres (35-38, 4th in NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (41-32, 2nd in NL West)

San Francisco; Wednesday, 9:45 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABIES: Padres: Yu Darvish (0-0); Giants: TBD

SUMMARY: The San Diego Padres visit the San Francisco Giants to end a three-game losing streak away from home.

San Francisco has a 20-17 record at home and a 41-32 overall record. The Giants batsmen have an overall batting average of .422, ranking 10th in the MLB.

San Diego has a record of 16-18 away and a record of 35-38 overall. The Padres are 4:30 in games where they have conceded a home run.

Wednesday’s game marks the teams’ fifth meeting of the season. The season series is tied 2-2.

TOP PERFORMER: Michael Conforto leads San Francisco with 12 homers while batting .419. Mike Yastrzemski is 11 of 40 with four homers and 10 RBI in his last 10 games.

Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the Padres with 15 homers while batting .568. Manny Machado is at 12 of 43 with a double, two homers and eight RBI in his last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Giants: 9-1, .283 batting average, 2.87 ERA, outperformed opponents by 43 runs

Padres: 5-5, .243 batting average, 3.86 ERA, outperformed opponents by a run

INJURIES: Giants: LaMonte Wade Jr: daily (right side strains), Scott Alexander: 15-day IL (hamstring), Alex Cobb: 15-day IL (oblique), Wilmer Flores: 10-day IL ( Foot). ), John Brebbia: 15-day IL (lat), Mitch Haniger: 10-day IL (forearm), Ross Stripling: 15-day IL (back), Heliot Ramos: 60-day IL (oblique), Roberto Perez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Thomas Szapucki: 60-Day IL (left arm), Luis Gonzalez: 60-Day IL (back)

Padres: Preston Tucker: 10-day IL (foot), Tom Cosgrove: 15-day IL (hamstring), Luis Campusano: 60-day IL (sprained thumb), Drew Pomeranz: 60-day IL (elbow/flexor ), Robert Suarez: 60-day IL (elbow), Jose Castillo: 15-day IL (shoulder), Eguy Rosario: 60-day IL (ankle)

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In the first 66 games of the 2023 Major League Baseball season, the Arizona Diamondbacks are among the biggest upsets. With 74 and 52 wins respectively in the last two seasons, the team has already won 40 games. She leads the National League West by 3 1/2 games over the Los Angeles Dodgers despite underspending compared to the rest of the division.

The Diamondbacks have $114.9 million in total wages, ranking 21st below the league average, while the San Diego Padres are third in the MLB with $246.9 million; The Dodgers rank fifth with $228.1 million, the San Francisco Giants 11th with $183.7 million, and the Colorado Rockies 14th with $179.5 million .

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Of course, the D-Backs are spending significantly more than last season’s $86 million and they’ll be looking to improve the team through the Aug. 1 close, according to general manager Mike Hazen. This spending comes while awaiting a decision from Diamond Sports Group on whether Bally will exit his $1.5 billion, 20-year contract with the regional sports network.

“We look to invest in the team when we think we have a better competitive opportunity,” managing partner Ken Kendrick said recently, “and we think this is one of those years.”

Leading the Diamondbacks are two of the best young players in the game in right-hander Zac Gallen and speedy outfielder Corbin Carroll. The latter signed an eight-year, $111 million deal ahead of the season. Lourdes Gurriel Jr., who came on an offseason trade from the Toronto Blue Jays, also had a stellar season, and Ketel Marte has bounced back from a downseason and established himself at second base and at plate.

This year’s new MLB rules fit Arizona’s small-ball style—putting the ball in play, stealing bases, and hitting bases. The D-Backs are fifth in MLB with 63 stolen bases and no other team in their division comes close. They came back from a two-run deficit in the ninth inning on Sunday, scoring four goals and defeating the Tigers 7-5.

In their current pay structure, the D-Backs pay the balance of Madison Bumgarner’s contract of $18 million for this year, $14 million for next season, and a $5 million annual deferred salary from 2025 until 2027. Hazen has decided to release the veteran. He was named left-handed pitcher on May 1 after posting a 10.26 ERA in his just four starts, continuing a slide that began after he was in time for the season Signed with Arizona as a free agent in 2020.

“In the end I was told [by ownership] doing anything to win baseball games,” Hazen said.

Since Bumgarner was drafted, the D-Backs have gone 24-12, capped off by a recent 5-0 away win by Washington and Detroit.

Manager Torey Lovullo patched up the bullpen and starting rotation. He was juggling fleet-footed outfielders including Jake McCarthy and Alek Thomas as neither youngster matched his weight. That earned Lovullo a contract extension through the 2024 season, which he signed on June 4.

“My job is easy every day,” said Lovullo, whose nearly seven-year tenure as manager of the D-Backs is already the longest in the club’s history. “It’s about being there for the players, continuing to grow and learn and do the best I can.” We’ve had some very lean years here, but we’re moving in the right direction and we’re coming at the other end out again.”

Local fans are starting to get it. The D-Backs’ total viewership of 706,873 ranks 19th in MLB and their average per game is 20,790 ranked 20th; A total of 96,399 viewers recently attended a tumultuous three-game series against the Atlanta Braves. Total attendance is on par with last year’s average of 19,817, but well above 2021’s 12,876 per game for the entire 81-game home schedule.

As Lovullo said, “We’re trying to win back the hearts and minds of these fans and we still have a long way to go.”

At the same time, Kendrick and President Derrick Hall continue to explore the future of Chase Field; The ballpark opened in 1998 for the club’s first expansion season and the current lease with Maricopa County expires after the 2027 season.

The building, which is the fourth largest in MLB with a capacity of 48,519, has numerous internal plumbing and electrical problems. The retractable roof, which has cable problems, was due for a $10 million repair during the offseason, but that didn’t happen. It still cannot be opened or closed while customers are in the seats.

The Arizona state legislature passed a bill in 2021 that would allow the D-Backs to levy an additional fee of up to 9% on tickets, concessions and merchandise sold at the park, around the $500 million Funding a $2 billion renovation of the current baseball stadium or the construction of a new facility at the heart of an entertainment complex that could cost up to $2 billion. That’s similar to the $2.1 billion development proposal from the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes that Tempe voters rejected last month.

The D-Backs are looking for another location near their current ballpark in downtown Phoenix, but are reluctant to require their customers to pay such a high occupancy fee for the remodeling or renovation. Decisions must be made on this front.

“Obviously we’re coming to a critical moment,” Hall said during a recent press conference.

Arizona won the 2001 World Series against the New York Yankees but has only made the playoffs four times since then, the most recent being in 2017 — the first year for Hazen and Lovullo in the franchise. On the field at least, the D-Backs are on track as the season nears halftime.

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CHICAGO — Eddie George had no plans to coach football.

The long hours have put off the former Tennessee Titans All-Pro running back. He loved having time for his golf game. He built his wealth management business and acted in films, television and plays, including playing the role of Billy Flynn in Chicago on Broadway.

“I’m trying to win a HEGOT,” said George. “It’s Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony, but Heisman is front and center.”

The 1995 Heisman Trophy winner at Ohio State University laughed after speaking like a pro from his seat in a conference room at Halas Hall.

George was taking a breather during a hectic three-week stint with the Chicago Bears as part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship, a program designed to give minority coaches NFL-level experience. Randy Shannon, Florida State co-defensive coordinator and linebacker coach, former Miami head coach, is also present at the team activities organized by the Bears.

Nine days into his tenure, George was all over the Bears compound, not only attending football meetings and drills, but also consulting with support staff and even seeking the thoughts of Kevin Warren, the President and CEO of the Bears. George’s goal is to gather strategies from across the organization to bring back to Tennessee State, where he is entering his third year as head coach.

“Every day I try to find one thing, just one thing, to take home because it’s a lot,” George told the Tribune. “Three weeks isn’t enough time to really take it all in, so I’m trying to give myself the grace to say, ‘Okay, enjoy the experience and just try to learn something new every day and also be a resource for that to be youth.’ Men who are here and have questions.’ ”

When Bears running backs coach David Walker urged George to apply, noting that the Bears wanted to do something specifically for the head coaches, George didn’t want to pass up the opportunity to learn.

A little over two years ago, Tennessee State offered George a chance to become a head coach. In the NFL, George rushed for 10,441 yards for nine seasons, started 130 straight games and reached four Pro Bowls. But he had no coaching experience.

Intrigued by being the CEO of a football program, George wondered if he would regret turning down Tennessee State’s offer. He knew he would. And he believed in the experiences that brought him to this point. He was familiar with football from his playing career, leadership skills from fathering two sons, listening as an actor, and planning from his business ventures.

“So all of that prepared me for this moment,” he said.

George’s Tennessee State teams have won 9-13 in their first two seasons. His third season begins with a trip to Notre Dame, the first time the Irish have faced an HBCU team, and a game that reportedly comes with a $1 million payday for Tennessee State.

As George prepares for his third year, the OTAs provided a good time to join the Bears. The Tennessee State players will not be at the facility until the start of summer school and conditioning in early June. He still holds staff meetings between Bears training sessions and meetings at 1:30 p.m. each day.

George said he starts his day at 5:30 a.m. with a workout before meeting up with various people at Halas Hall. He attends special teams meetings because he believes in a great special teams game.

Of course, he’s drawn to the offensive encounters centered around the Bears’ running game, which he says set a franchise-record 3,014 rushing yards in 2022 under new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. George takes note of what they teach, emphasize and name.

As George made the transition from actor-businessman to coach, his biggest learning curve was dealing with people – understanding who he wanted and didn’t want in his program, trying to get them involved, and articulating his vision properly, to inspire them.

Fellowship with the Bears gives him the opportunity to meet various leaders, including coach Matt Eberflus.

“Very cool and calm,” George said of Eberflus. “I love his approach. I love that he’s a no-nonsense guy. He knows what he wants. I’ve never heard him swear at anyone. He talks to you like a man. And his staff was great too.”

Eberflus said George consults with staff responsible for nutrition, strength and conditioning, and game management, among other things.

And George meets with Warren to discuss how he plans to build an organization that can sustain a championship culture over the long term. George is fascinated with how to get everything right in a program.

“How you pay attention to details because players can feel it and feel it,” George said. “If you cut corners on any aspect of this building, they will see that and cut corners. So I look at everything and I want to know everything, down to how they fold the towels and get your laundry back to you on time.

“All the things that you don’t necessarily think are important are really important. Everyone is watching. And how do you hold people accountable for that?”

The scholarship is named after former San Francisco 49ers coach Bill Walsh, who started an internship program for minority coaches at his training camp in 1987. The league eventually adopted the stipend for all teams. Mike Tomlin, Lovie Smith and Marvin Lewis are among the coaches who have survived.

The Bears have enrolled several former players in the program, including Nathan Vasher, Roosevelt Williams and Henry Burris. They will hire more coaches as part of the training camp program.

George and Shannon are particularly prominent additions to OTAs this year, and their presence also benefits the Bears.

“We definitely rely on these people because they have the information,” Eberflus said. “Really, our boys have received a lot of information from (George) and are constantly asking him questions. So it was pretty cool to have him with us.”

Eberflus let George speak in front of the players.

George spoke about the rare opportunities they have in the NFL and the things they can do to keep them going, including not getting too comfortable. He spoke about his four pillars: physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being. And he advised them to prepare for the post-football world, starting with the way they behave as players.

He began to understand the latter point in his final years as a gamer, when he founded a landscape architecture company before earning his MBA from Northwestern.

“Football isn’t the be-all and end-all. It’s a path to your goal,” said George. “You’re only here for a limited amount of time. It ends. You have more life behind you than in your football life.

“But the years you have as a footballer, especially in an organization like this, if you do well here – not just on the football field but in terms of character, integrity and who you are – can stick with you for a lifetime .” ”

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The Eagles and Niners are set for a rematch in the NFC Championship Game at the end of the season, and San Fran won’t be bragging about last year.

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The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game on Jan. 29, 2023. Here on May 11, 2023 you would be forgiven for thinking the game happened yesterday because Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan was STILL crying at him beat up the ass over three months ago!

With the NFL schedule due to be officially released Thursday night, a number of games have already been leaked, causing excitement among everyone. The Birds play the New York Giants at Christmas and welcome the Niners back to Philly in Week 13 for a Sunday afternoon rematch for the 2023 NFC title game.

On Wednesday night, Shanahan let everyone know that this time when the two teams play, everything will be different. He wants everyone to know that he’s glad the game is being played later in the season so it’s a fair fight THIS TIME.

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I’m looking at the NFC Championship game box score right now and it says Niner’s starting QB Brock Purdy under center to open the game? What is Shanahan talking about, “making sure our entire team is there?” Is he referring to the fact that he felt it would be a smart move to have Haason Reddick, one of the league’s most fearsome pass-rushers all season, with a backup – block tight end? Did San Francisco lack a better block tight end that would have stopped Reddick from benching Purdy?

Or was he referring to the fact that the Niners didn’t add a third QB to their roster for the game, so when backup QB Josh Johnson was ALSO injured, they had to fall back on the already injured Purdy? Is there a certain coach who is supposed to be responsible for counting the number of players on the plane to away games who was sick, causing the count of quarterbacks to be miscounted?

At the very least, the Niners are certain they’ll be perfectly healthy going into the thirteenth week of the NFL season, which is known to be a period in which injuries are notoriously few in the league.

The 49ers have spent the entire offseason, basically since time ran out in the NFC Championship Game, bitching and whining about how “unfair” things were for them at the end of last season. Look, I’ve whined about sports losses before, probably longer than I should in most cases, but I’m an idiot on the internet. I’m not the head coach of an NFL team that has Super Bowl ambitions and missed the last Super Bowl because of bad coaching decisions. San Francisco is an embarrassing organization and their fans should beg them to stop acting like loser babies.

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