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Player of the Week: Kettle Run’s Jordan Tapscott

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:56:43 GMT

 This week’s WTOP Player of the Week is senior Jordan Tapscott of Kettle Run High School in Virginia. (Courtesy Jessica Tapscott)This week’s WTOP Player of the Week is senior Jordan Tapscott of Kettle Run High School in Virginia.Jordan was a four-year varsity starter in both football and basketball.  He helped his football team reach the State Championship for the first time ever, while setting every school record at wide receiver.  The post season awards came pouring in as he was named first team All-State on both offense and defense. He also won All-Region Player of the Year along with All-District Player of the Year.On the basketball court, Jordan’s father took over the varsity basketball program this year and was able to coach his son during his senior season.  Jordan earned first team All-region in basketball this winter as well.He has excelled in the classroom maintaining a 3.2 GPA and will continue his education at Virginia Tech this fall, where he will...

KVH: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:56:43 GMT

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (AP) — MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (AP) — KVH Industries Inc. (KVHI) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter net income of $591,000, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.On a per-share basis, the Middletown, Rhode Island-based company said it had net income of 3 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and non-recurring costs, came to 8 cents per share.The maker of mobile communication and navigation equipment posted revenue of $36 million in the period.For the year, the company reported net income of $24.1 million, or $1.29 per share, swinging to a profit in the period. Revenue was reported as $138.9 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on KVHI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/KVHISource

Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:56:43 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani pitched shutout ball into the fifth inning and sparked a four-run third with a bunt single, leading Japan over Italy 9-3 Thursday night and into its fifth straight World Baseball Classic semifinal.Boston’s Masataka Yoshida homered and drove in the go-ahead run with a grounder, giving him a tournament-leading 10 RBIs. Kazuma Okamoto hit a three-run homer for Japan, which has outscored opponents 47-11 in five games.Japan travels to Miami for a semifinal on Monday against Puerto Rico or Mexico. Cuba plays the other semifinal against the United States or Venezuela.Pitching before an adoring crowd of 41,723 at the Tokyo Dome, Ohtani threw his fasted pitch since he joined the Los Angeles Angels in 2018, strlking out Vinnie Pasquantino on a 102 mph fastball in the second. That topped a 101.4 mph pitch that struck out Houston’s Kyle Tucker last Sept. 10.Ohtani (2-0) allowed two runs and four hits in 4 2/3 innings with five strikeouts and a walk and went 1 for 4 wi...

Tsakos: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:56:43 GMT

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. (TNP) on Thursday reported net income of $101.1 million in its fourth quarter.The Athens, Greece-based company said it had profit of $3.17 per share.The oil and gas shipping company posted revenue of $270.3 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $224.1 million.For the year, the company reported profit of $204.2 million, or $6.01 per share. Revenue was reported as $650.5 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TNP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TNPSource

Washington Freedom is DC’s new Major League Cricket team

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:56:43 GMT

The District’s new Major League Cricket team is here with a new name and game plan.The Washington Freedom name and logo, revealed Wednesday, comes just a few months before the first professional cricket league in the country begins its inaugural season.ICYMI Washington D.C. has a new professional cricket team The Washington Freedom will compete in the historic inaugural season of #MajorLeagueCricket launching on July 13, 2023 #buildamericancricket pic.twitter.com/qvStzTflm8— Major League Cricket (@MLCricket) March 16, 2023Sanjay Govil, the team’s lead investor, said that the team will mark a significant move for global competition as well, as the league brings the world’s second most popular sport to the nation’s capital.“The Washington D.C. area is home to hundreds of thousands of cricket fans, and it’s an honor to be able to bring a professional team to the nation’s capital with the Washington Freedom to compete in the groundbreaking Major League Cr...

Denver weather: Morning snow, breezy afternoon

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:56:43 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Snow will continue to fall across Denver for the morning commute Thursday with cloudy skies and brisk winds through the afternoon in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: Early snow then cloudy skiesAfter the morning snow wraps up by 9 a.m. Thursday, cloudy skies will linger over the metro area. Temperatures are cooler in the mid-30s with a brisk afternoon wind. Road conditions: Wet, spring-like snow coats roadways Thursday was a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day due to the lingering snow that will have an impact on the morning drive. Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast for March 16. Winter weather advisories remain in effect through noon in the Foothills and until this evening along Interstate 70. Winter storm warnings will expire at midnight for southern Colorado.Pinpoint Weather: Advisories on March 16. Weather tonight: Cloudy and coolExtra clouds are slow to clear out of the area Thursday night, so we'll keep mostly cloudy skies. Lows are chilly and below average i...

Miami beach can party all night after booze ban halted

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:56:43 GMT

(CNN) — The party looks set to go on well into the night in Miami’s South Beach, for now at least, after ban on alcohol sales after 2 a.m. was temporarily halted.Earlier this week a judge ruled that last call for booze in parts of South Beach can be shifted from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. following several attempts by Miami Beach officials to address complaints about nightclubs from city residents.Now a Miami-Dade County judge has granted a temporary halt to the planned ban, allowing Miami Beach nightclubs to serve alcohol until 5 a.m. through the spring break season, according to a representative for Story nightclub.The business filed a motion Wednesday to withhold enforcement of the city ordinance until after March 27 — the peak of spring break tourism — according to Miami Dade County Court documents.Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Reemberto Diaz approved the motion at a hearing Wednesday afternoon — stopping the new city ordinance for at least 30 days before it...

‘The Crown’ Season 6 will include Prince William meeting Kate Middleton

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:56:43 GMT

(CNN) — “The Crown” will detail Prince William and Kate Middleton’s relationship origin.The Netflix series, currently filming Season 6, is set to recreate their first meeting at St Andrews school in Scotland in 2001.Ed McVey and Meg Bellamy play the royal couple.After William’s mother, Princess Diana, died in 1997, he went on to finish his studies at Eton College. In 2001, he traveled around before heading to St Andrews, where he landed in the same residential hall as Middleton.The two started dating in 2003.Season 5 of the series ended with Prince Charles and Diana’s marriage ending.The show will further delve into the late ’90s and early 2000s for the royal family.The sixth and final season of “The Crown” set to stream later this year.

U.S. Army parachute team member dies in training accident

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:56:43 GMT

HOMESTEAD, Florida (AP) — A member of the U.S. Army Parachute Team has died after sustaining injuries during a training jump at Homestead Air Reserve Base in Homestead, Florida.Sgt. 1st Class Michael Ty Kettenhofen died Monday, the Army said in a news release. He joined the Golden Knights parachute team in 2020 and had over 1,000 jumps with the Army.“The U.S. Army Parachute Team is deeply saddened by the loss of one of our own,” said Lt. Col. Andy Moffit, Golden Knights Parachute Team commander. He noted that Kettenhofen is being remembered “for his sense of humor, joy of life and accomplishments as a senior non-commissioned officer and demonstration parachutist.”The accident remains under investigation. The Army said no additional details are available.“Our hearts and faith are with his family and friends as we grieve and heal with them. Ty will be honored and remembered as a Golden Knight, Soldier, and friend.”The Golden Knights are made up of several expert teams, inc...

Dunkin’ is retiring a fan-favorite drink

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:56:43 GMT

(CNN) — One of Dunkin’s most recognizable drinks has disappeared.The Dunkaccino has quietly been pulled from the coffee chain’s menus, ending a more than two-decade run for the fan-favorite drink that mixed together coffee and hot chocolate.“As we focus on innovation and finding new ways to delight guests, we continually evolve our menu in an effort to deliver a fast, frictionless experience,” a company spokesperson told CNN. “The Dunkaccino is retired for now, but there’s always the chance for its return in the future.”The Dunkaccino was first added to menus in 2000 and was described by the company as a “unique blend of coffee and hot chocolate flavors.” It was served hot and, for a brief time a few years ago, in a frozen variation.Dunkin’ didn’t specify exactly why the iconic drink is no more, but fast food chains regularly change their menus and eliminate underperforming items. On Reddit, people recently hypo...