CONWAY, S.C. - Coastal Carolina women's basketball head coach Kevin Pederson has announced the signing of Wisconsin transfer D'Yanis Jimenez for the 2025-2026 season "Our staff is excited to welcome D'Yanis and her family to Coastal Carolina!" We recruited D'Yanis out of high school so we've been familiar with her for a while and we see her as a big time addition to our team D is a great fit in our motion offense and she will provide a skill set that we believe can establish her as one of the premier guards in this league." a 5-8 guard who enters the program as a junior Florida native is the second player to be signed by the Chants after playing at Wisconsin following the signing of Tessa Grady for the upcoming season Jimenez played 26 games with one start for the Badgers and scored a career high of seven at Oregon on January 4th Her 2022-23 season saw the guard play 29 games with nine starts in her freshman year Jimenez averaged 20 minutes per game with 6.9 points per game 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals per game in her first season of collegiate basketball Jimenez was rated a 3-star recruit and 108th nationally by ESPN after her career at Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsMichael Horton was found guilty of aggravated sexual assault of a child The jury listened to a series of witnesses many of which traveled from outside of the United States Nobody else knew that the horrific crime had happened until the victim confided in a school counselor around five years later in 2022 Jimenez was arrested by Galveston Police Department officials as a part of a sting operation He believed he was talking to a 15-year-old jurors were exposed to further accounts during the punishment phase Women described violent encounters they had with him and authorities provided evidence that he had accessed online dating platforms while on probation from the arrest in Galveston arrest he attempted to connect with single mothers in an attempt to access their children The prosecution urged the jury to act to protect the women and children of Montgomery County from a man who “cannot stop and will not stop.” “A 99-year sentence sends a clear message: if you hurt our children you will pay the price,” District Attorney Brett Ligon said in a statement announcing the sentence More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports He joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024 from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023 TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Meet the Team Careers at KPRC Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group we moved to Arizona before eventually moving to Davis County we lived in a pretty middle-class neighborhood with a lot of big families I knew why my parents had come here to give their kids a better life than they had coming up—to give us more opportunities I was exposed to the possibilities that people could achieve with a good education My peers would talk about wanting to go to college A lot of my friends had parents who were very successful people I realized I needed to make something of myself I need to succeed so my family can succeed I took honors and advanced placement classes as well as being involved in extracurricular activities that hard work paid off and I was accepted to the U of U as a pre-nursing major I realized that direct patient care wasn’t the way I wanted to help people ‘You can switch your undergrad to psychology and most of your credits will transfer You’ll have to make up a little ground but then you can apply to graduate school.’ This path gave me a more well-rounded academic experience I’m excited about my graduation from the U I start classes at Weber State University for a Master of Social Work In thinking about everything that’s been going on the last four years and where I’m at right now I think of putting my nose to the grindstone and working really hard I feel like I’ve done really well for myself academically and professionally I work at Primary Children’s Hospital and it’s just one of those things where you have to stop and just take it all in.” minor in human development and family studies Thanks for visiting Your browser is ancient! Upgrade to a different browser or install Google Chrome Frame to experience this site The Everygirl’s product selections are curated by the editorial team We only recommend products we genuinely love I knew she was an immediate must-read author for me She seamlessly weaves romance with fiction to create love stories that thaw my cold heart I knew I needed to pick it up ASAP—especially after seeing how split her fans were online Some called it their new absolute favorite Here’s my full review of Say You’ll Remember Me: If you’ve found yourself panic-googling “cheap Mother’s Day gifts” at the eleventh hour CVS has a lineup of under-$25 gifts that are thoughtful and look way more expensive than they actually are From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer comes a playful yet deeply emotional romance where one date is all it takes for two people to know they’re perfect for each other… until one of them moves 2,000 miles away the next day Say You’ll Remember Me follows Samantha and Xavier after they meet at Xavier’s veterinary office strong-willed person on the other side of the exam table and their instant connection leads to an incredible first date that lasts the entire night Unfortunately, Samantha has a flight early the next morning to permanently move across the country. They both try to forget each other, knowing a long-distance relationship with a near-stranger isn’t exactly ideal The biggest critique I’ve seen online was also my main issue while reading: the rampant use of TikTok language and references. Within the first few chapters, Xavier is compared to Rhysand from A Court of Thorns and Roses “core memories” are referenced multiple times characters throw around “it’s giving…” and call people “pick mes.” At one point Samantha even asks Xavier if he’d still love her if she were a worm which you may recognize as a TikTok trend from literally five years ago I usually enjoy pop culture references in books but they need to be smart and actually serve a purpose the TikTok vocabulary completely took me out of the narrative but there’s a difference between using social media as a theme—critiquing or celebrating it—and just sprinkling in brainrot buzzwords to pander to readers on TikTok who are already buying your books it almost felt like Abby Jimenez underestimated her audience’s intelligence as if we could only connect with her writing if it were phrased in TikTok terms I might’ve been able to look past the ultra-modern writing style if the romance had delivered, but unfortunately, I found the connection between Samantha and Xavier lacking. I’m not the biggest fan of the insta-love trope but it’s not a dealbreaker if the relationship develops enough to justify that immediate spark But because Samantha and Xavier are trying to make it work long distance They kept referencing this incredible chemistry that made all the effort and suffering worth it “The realities of caretaking and family trauma might not deliver the rom-com vibes promised by the pastel but these parts of the story helped ground the book in reality.” That said, I did find it incredibly refreshing to read a romance where the main obstacle isn’t something that could be resolved with one honest conversation. Sam and Xavier had valid reasons for not being able to just be together in person or pack up and move. We can’t all drop thousands of dollars on plane tickets to visit our crushes and they both had real-life obligations that made relocating impossible But because the long-distance struggle was introduced so early and never evolved the entire middle of the book felt repetitive We cycled through the same beats over and over: Samantha and Xavier wish they were together in person they spiral over what the point of being together is if they’re never actually together but they love each other too much to break up Rinse and repeat—until everything magically works out at the end For me, the book’s biggest strength was, hands down, the subplot about Samantha’s family dynamics Some readers found the familial struggles too heavy but I thought they were the only relationships that actually helped me understand who Samantha and Xavier are We got to see how they support each other and Samantha’s family through hard times which revealed way more than their internal monologues about how much long distance sucks The realities of caretaking and family trauma might not deliver the rom-com vibes promised by the pastel but these parts of the story helped ground the book in reality Though if you’ve experienced difficult family relationships or been the caretaker of a loved one yourself I would definitely recommend looking up content trigger warnings before diving in I’d recommend plenty of other Abby Jimenez books before Say You’ll Remember Me But if the premise sounds interesting to you and you have a higher tolerance for secondhand cringe so while I won’t be texting all my friends to run to the library ASAP if you’ve read all my qualms and are still intrigued Lauren ideates and writes content for every facet of our readers’ lives Her articles span the topics of must-read books travel itineraries—and everything in between When she isn’t testing the latest TikTok trend she can be found scouring Goodreads for new releases to feature on the site Exclusive content delivered straight to your inbox As Rice University prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025 at commencement May 9-10 Rice News is spotlighting a series of soon-to-be graduates Esther Jimenez a fifth-year doctoral candidate in biochemistry and cell biology is revolutionizing sustainable materials through synthetic biology Her research focuses on engineering microorganisms to self-assemble into structures that can replace plastics offering a promising solution for reducing industrial waste Jimenez said she believes universities are essential for driving discoveries that lead to real-world applications “It’s very important to keep the research going and to always be at the forefront of science,” she said she will join intellectual property law firm Fletcher Yoder as a scientific adviser contributing to innovation through patent prosecution Raised in Houston by immigrant parents who supported her ambitions Jimenez said she feels her work honors their sacrifices “I wanted to pursue graduate studies to advance my career and make my family proud by putting the word ‘doctor’ in front of our last name,” she said Video and photos by Brandon Martin/Rice University 713-348-0000 | Privacy Policy | Campus Carry Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 pm 2025 at Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home A private burial will take place in the National Cemetery Memorials may be made to Honor Flight of the Quad Cities or St Anthony’s Catholic Church food kitchen He was united in marriage to Patricia Garvey in 1959 Paul proudly served his country in the Air Force He enjoyed spending time with his family and all of the grandchildren and great grandchildren home repairs for all of his friends and family Those left to honor his memory include his wife 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors © 2025 BVM Sports. Best Version Media, LLC. D is a great fit in our motion offense and she will provide a skill set that we believe can establish her as one of the premier guards in this league." Jimenez We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it OK Privacy policy Mica Galvão won the BJJ Stars 15 middleweight Grand Prix defeating Roberto Jimenez in the final with a tight armlock Mica defeated Jon Blank via points (3-0) and Elijah Dorsey via decision while Jimenez defeated Izaak Michell via decision and Oliver Taza via points Galvão was responsible for one of the two submissions on the evening a choke from the back in her title fight against Tayane Porfirio Meyram Maquine defeated Diogo Reis in a gi match by points (11-2) and Erich Munis defended his absolute title against Adam Wardzinsiki via points (8-2) as well as play by play and analysis below Confira os resultados em português aqui Roberto got in on a double leg early and took Mica down An early footsweep attempt from Roberto tempted Taza to start shadow boxing Roberto made his own gestured and walked into a rolling leg lock attempt from Taza momentarily attempting a kneebar before assuming top position in reverse half guard But Roberto didn't wait long enough to secure points A scramble ensued and Taza put Roberto in reverse closed guard Roberto finally unlocked in attempt to escape the position and left his leg behind for Taza to attack where he scored with less than a minute remaining.  The match endured for nearly three minutes on the feet before Mica jumped to closed guard and began to climb for a triangle escaping the attack and assuming top position momentarily coming extremely close to a pass before Mica recovered but returned to his feet to encounter the aggressive wrestling of Gracie who quickly attained top position and a leg drag Taza tied up Gracie's legs and recovered to guard but overcommitted and found himself beneath Taza as Gracie returned to his feet and the match resumed standing and points came into effect but the third landed him in a front headlock momentarily attacking the neck before searching for the pass Taza nearly reversed the position as Gracie pushed for the pass Gracie worked in the closed guard with his head down and Taza appeared to egg on the crowd or the referees to punish Gracie for stalling The match ended there with no score on the board prompting passing and leg lock attempts from Dorsey Paganini tried to attack legs via single leg X-guard passing outside with toreandos and then closing the distance with knee cuts continuing to work his passing game; and with six seconds remaining in the match he secured the pass to mount for the go-ahed points and the win Roberto scored a takedown as the action went off the mat but Izaak returned to his feet off the reset Roberto attempted a lat drop toward the edge of bounds leading to a wild scramble which nearly trampled media staff and mat-side VIPs but the match again returned to center mat but Roberto spun out and got behind his opponent delivering the Australian to the mat with a huge suplex just before time expired but Roberto picked up the victory for his aggression putting forward pressure from seated as Galvão circled looking to jump passed Blank's dangerous butterfly attacks Blank's aggressive attempt to force a half guard created an opening for Mica to jump past the guard into side control Shortly after points went into effect in this ADCC rules match smashing Blank's legs to the sides then hopping over the guard and moving directly to mount for three points Blank recovered again with less than a minute remaining in the bout and with 20 seconds left Mica jumped on a guillotine Munis scored an early advantage for coming up off of a double guard pull and immediately angled on a guard pass he satt Adam to his hips and scored a sweep Wardzinski tried to work his foot sweep game from the sit up guard but couldn't maintian control of Erich's long legs then hit a magnificent overhead sweep to mount to increase his lead to eight Wardzinski recovered to single leg X-guard and swept to top position with less than a minute remaining pressuring Gabi toward the edge of the mat Pessanha released the lock against strong posturing from Porfirio but — after a moment of pummeling — transfered to an omoplata and swept to top position in a scramble Porfirio on a toe hold and Pessanha on an ankle lock Pessanha re-established top position and Porfirio turtled up taking the back and working a collar choke from the belly down position Meyram dove to guard after a failed takedown attempt and used a technical single leg X sweep to attain top position for two points Meyram made distance and escaped the position then turned onthe jets with a flurry of passing attempts which eventually landed him in side control for three more points Diogo escaped directly into backside 50-50 and spun beneath his opponent for a deep kneebar attempt earning an advantage then jumping onto a toe hold for another Meyram went right back to his dynamic style and passed the guard again to pad his lead Maquine recieved a penalty for passivity from side control with about a minute remaining on the clock and the match returned momentarily to standing but that gave way to a third pass for Maquine who advanced his lead to 11 points as time expired instead opting for an acrobatic dive to back control The Alliance athlete never secured the points but he secured an advantage for the effort and Another passing threat forced Brito to turtle Brito's flexibility saved him from several following passing attacks pressuring the guard player through weight and movement Ferreira made another attempt at a diving back take where Brito found his first legitimage guard of the match: 50-50 Brito couldn't make the most of the scoring opportunity BJJ Stars proposed a match between Ferreira and jiu-jitsu hall of famer Xande Ribeiro Alliance's Weverton Martins opened with technically precise passing pressure The second passing attempt forced França to turtle where he wrestled up to top position but did not earn points managed to pass the guard with less than a minute remaining and jumped on an armlock he put himself ahead on the scoreboard and back into his guard to top position to secure the victory Every card match of BJJ Stars 15 will be streamed LIVE on FloGrappling and the FloSports App. news and more will be available for all FloSports & FloGrappling subscribers for the duration of their subscription The IBJJF Grand Slam is a collection of four major gi tournaments throughout the season.  one of the four major gi tournaments of the year is set to kick off at the same time and place as BJJ Stars 15 Make sure to check out more content here. 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FloGrappling is the streaming home to the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu events and news coverage FloGrappling is the streaming home of:  Get the most important Jiu-Jitsu stories delivered straight to your inbox when the International Olympic Committee decided on the introduction of women’s weightlifting in the Games programme (from Sydney 2000) but her relatively low height soon became a challenge Soon spotted by the best coaches in the country she starts getting her first notable results she wins gold at an international competition in Venezuela and establishes her first Mexican record she is second at the Pan-American Games in Winnipeg (CAN) and manages to qualify for the 2000 Olympics in the group of women competing for the first time at this level and despite the favourite status of DPR Korea’s Ri Song Hui she obtains the first-ever Olympic gold medal (all sports included) for a female athlete from Mexico She remains the only lifter (all genders) with a gold medal for Mexico in our sport her career (and personal life) will soon decline she forges documents to prove she is a university student in order to attend the University Games she receives a six-month suspension for the use of prohibited substances and in 2004 she fails to qualify for the Athens Olympics and a near-to-death situation in 2007 (due to a bad case of influenza) Congress Executive Board Committees Commissions Member Federations Technical Officials Secretariat Photo Gallery Video Gallery Download center Privacy Policy Cookies Policy Copyright 2020 - International Weightlifting Federation The red marker denotes the Lawrence Service Area near mile marker 209 on the Kansas Turnpike A Lawrence teen was seriously injured on Wednesday morning after a head-on collision with another vehicle that killed a passenger in that vehicle was driving a 2025 Honda Civic east on Interstate 70 around 8:30 a.m on the Kansas Turnpike just past the Douglas County line near the Lawrence Service Area in Leavenworth County when he went off the road into the left ditch according to a crash report from the Kansas Highway Patrol Jimenez’s vehicle bounced off two drain tubes in the ditch and continued on into the westbound lanes of traffic where it struck head-on a 2023 Mercedes Benz van Brown’s vehicle then spun and slid backward into the ditch and hit an embankment Brown was also seriously injured while his passenger Jimenez was taken to Stormont Vail hospital in Topeka and Brown was taken to Overland Park Regional Medical Center The latest headlines from the Lawrence Journal-World and KUsports.com Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of Kansas, LLC | https://www2.ljworld.com | 1035 N. Third Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 | 785-843-1000 | Terms of Service 2025) – New York Red Bulls II have acquired Panamanian forward Mijahir Jiménez on a one-year loan from CD Plaza Amador through the 2025 season with an option to extend loan “We are looking forward to having (Mijahir) Jimenez on the team” say Head Coach Ibrahim Sekagya “He is a strong young striker who will add physicality to our front line.” The 18-year-old forward has made 24 appearances with CD Plaza Amador in Liga Panamena His first career professional goal was an 85th game winner in a 2-1 win over Veraguas United FC on March 11 Jimenez is the youngest striker to debut for CD Plaza Amador at 16 years 306 days old against Sporting San Miguelito TRANSACTION: New York Red Bulls II have acquired Panamanian forward Mijahir Jimenez on a one-year loan from CD Plaza Amador through the 2025 season Now, the No. 1 Razorbacks (31-3) won't go a weekend without using their top righty option out of the bullpen Jimenez underwent Tommy John surgery on March 5, 2024. About 11 months later, he made his Arkansas debut in the night cap of an Opening Day doubleheader he's upped his velocity and appeared more comfortable with every appearance slowly drifting toward the type of stuff he displayed as a freshman in 2023 with the Beavers Getting back on the mound in less than a year has wowed Jimenez's teammates and coaches so the Southwest Times Record spoke with Arkansas baseball athletic trainer Corey Wood this month about his speedy recovery and how Jimenez was able to become a key fiure for the top-ranked team in America "There was never a thought that he wasn’t going to throw this season but if it didn’t happen it wasn’t going to be the end of the world for him," Wood said "From the second he got here he attacked his rehab and never had a setback More: Arkansas baseball vs Arkansas State final score: Hogs top Red Wolves in midweek action. More: Canadian power at the top: Charles Davalan sparks Arkansas baseball's offensive surge the pitcher was behind on his rehab schedule and surprised that he should be further along But Jimenez had all the physical tools to expedite the process Wood said one of the biggest concerns for a pitcher coming off Tommy John is his range of motion but Jimenez almost had 'too much' mobility That allowed the staff to focus on the weight room and maximizing his strong build Dave Van Horn highlighted Jimenez strength multiple times in the preseason Jimenez began throwing off a mound in November and then faced live hitters in January Jimenez allowed two runs in two innings across his first two outings but he's turned into a dominant force out of the bullpen He's allowed one earned run and struck out 21 batters his last 17⅓ innings "When you say someone’s back in 10-to-12 months that’s always the target to just get back on the mound," Wood said "They’re not going to be crisp and they might not be able to get guys out Aiden's starting to feel like his old self now Jimenez's old self is a five-pitch arsenal with devastating tilt from the right side He throws three different fastballs — including a cutter — to go along with a slider and splitfinger changeup with two walks complimenting his 3-0 record and 1.42 ERA "I’m just trying to throw the least amount of pitches as possible," Jimenez said See what they’ve got and give them my best shot every pitch.” Jimenez dominance has elevated the pitching staff's ceiling Christian Foutch has struggled out of the bullpen while Parker Coil and Gage Wood are currently dealing with injuries Jimenez has covered up those cracks as a capable multi-inning option out of the bullpen His lone save of the year was a three-inning appearance against Ole Miss on March 15 The final step is building Jimenez up back into a starter He still hasn't thrown more than 57 pitches in a game this year and needs more time building stamina to move into the rotation But that's the furthest thing from Jimenez's mind Jimenez said he's only focused on doing whatever his team needs and transitioning to a starter could wait until he turns pro "He’s not concerned with being a closer or being a starter," Van Horn said "He just wants to get better and help the team win Jackson Fuller covers Arkansas football, basketball and baseball for the Southwest Times Record, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at jfuller@gannett.com or follow him @jacksonfuller16 on X I will graduate with a bachelor of science in psychology and a minor in human development and family studies Earning a college degree can feel daunting especially as a first-generation Latina student and you often find yourself unsure of what to expect or who to turn to for answers to all your questions I worked full time in health care while I attended the U full time and I got my bachelor’s done in four years I worked as a medical assistant at a few different clinics I’ve been at Primary Children’s Medical Center My experience in healthcare greatly impacted my decision on what degree to pursue But witnessing how much PCMC social workers contributed to children’s overall experience and recovery left a lasting impression on me So I switched my major to psychology and started applying to graduate programs This fall I’ll be starting the master of social work program at Weber State University No one in my family has pursued a Master’s degree but the support and pride from my family help me stay grounded I know I’m following the path that feels right for me Some of my fondest memories at the U are about studying with classmates for hours at the library I knew I could ask any question and get a helpful answer but I also enjoyed being in a place that was lively and bustling but I can confidently say the library was a cornerstone of my success.” College of Social & Behavioral Science Come back closer to the match starting time for the WTA insider live blog Jiménez driven at Rays camp: 'You guys are going to see'February 16th PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- doesn’t mince words when talking about how frustrating last season was nor can he hide how happy he is for a fresh start “Last year was a disaster,” he said Sunday morning Jiménez looks like something of a new man this spring The former White Sox slugger reported to Rays camp at Charlotte Sports Park with a fitter physique having lost 25-30 pounds during the offseason and a smile on his face as he begins his pursuit for a spot on the Rays’ Opening Day roster The Rays signed Jiménez to a non-roster Minor League deal in December that will reportedly pay him $2 million if he makes the team He said he jumped at the opportunity to sign with Tampa Bay and passed up other offers for a few reasons: the proximity to his family the club’s reputation for being competitive on the field and fun in the clubhouse and the opportunity to re-establish himself after a rough season The injuries have piled up for Jiménez in recent years as he has averaged 89 games per season since 2021 and played only 82 total games in the outfield during that time He went on the injured list twice last season first with a left adductor strain and again with a left hamstring strain he hit just .238/.289/.336 with six home runs and 23 RBIs in 98 games and he thinks he can get back to the hitter he was early in his career with the White Sox won a Silver Slugger Award after posting an .891 OPS in 2020 and posted a 141 OPS+ in ‘22 I always believe in me,” Jiménez said Sunday but this is a new year and a new organization Jiménez took batting practice on the main field at Charlotte Sports Park on Sunday morning joking around with new teammates like Yandy Díaz and Junior Caminero He said he had some familiarity with those two a friend dating back to their time in the Cubs’ Minor League system The Rays already like what they’ve seen from Jiménez physically He said he incorporated more running into his offseason workouts -- “Way more than I used to,” he said -- and feels like he’s in good shape after dropping so much weight happy with the work that I put in this offseason Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball Jiménez will have to earn a spot on the roster likely as a right-handed-hitting designated hitter or corner outfielder Manager Kevin Cash said the Rays will look at him in the outfield and have him work at first base “This is a guy that has shown a track record of hitting -- really hitting Camp notes• hit off a tee in the batting cage and took ground balls with the rest of Tampa Bay’s infielders on Sunday Cash said Kim was “adamant” that he wanted to be as involved as possible with the team even though he’ll miss Opening Day to complete his rehab Even just the arm action flipping the ball in “That’s really encouraging that he is to the point where he can come out there and do a lot of the activities.” • Díaz reported a day early and joined the club’s workout on Sunday Díaz and a handful of other hitters took batting practice on the main field at Charlotte Sports Park hitting off a pitching machine firing higher-velocity fastballs and breaking balls • The Rays will hold their first official full-squad workout of the spring on Monday morning Nearly everyone has already reported to camp and the rest are expected to arrive in time for the workout Jiménez chooses to stay with Durham to start the seasonCash hoping to get Jansen back in action before end of campMarch 22nd but chemistry can play a big part in the decision-making process Just ask Jiménez was informed on Friday that he will be optioned to Triple-A Durham and though the Rays gave him the option to pursue a Major League career elsewhere It was a choice Jiménez made after talking things over with his family and one he said was made that much easier by the environment he’s found himself in this spring so we just want to give it a try and see what happens,” Jiménez said In a testament to just how well he’s gelled with his new team since he signed a Minor League deal with Tampa Bay on Dec. 23 a line of Rays filed past Jiménez’s locker on Saturday morning to shake his hand and wish him well “It was fun; I really loved it,” Jiménez said of his camp “One of the reasons I’m staying [is] because I feel really good Jiménez hit .310 (9-for-29) with one double two homers and six RBIs over his past nine spring games showing flashes of the big bat that drew such hype during his first two MLB seasons The 28-year-old ultimately lost the battle for Tampa Bay’s final open utility spot to Curtis Mead but that didn’t dim Jiménez’s smile for long: He feels like this spring is the start of a turning point and said he has “no doubt” that he’s back to being able to do damage against big league pitching Saturday marked the Rays’ final game at Charlotte Sports Park for the spring though they have two Grapefruit League games remaining (Sunday vs Tuesday is a full off-day for the position players while some pitchers will return to Port Charlotte to throw in backfield games the Rays will play a roughly five-inning intrasquad game at Steinbrenner Field to get a final lay of the land at the Yankees' spring complex before opening the regular season there against the Rockies at 4:10 p.m “I think they're pretty acclimated to that field but we'll have plenty of days leading into Opening Day where we can get their reps and see .. how the ball plays off the outfield walls and different angles and stuff like that,” manager Kevin Cash said , whom Tampa Bay signed to a one-year deal on Dec. 12 has not played since March 19 due to discomfort in his intercostal area Cash said he’d like to see the catcher back in action either Monday or Wednesday “We're trying to just manage and keep him off the field for a couple days,” Cash added so we're still optimistic about everything.” he accepted the significant change in scenery that was presented to him The 28-year-old slugger has kept that mindset alive as a member of the Durham Bulls this season trying things he never did with the Chicago White Sox or Baltimore Orioles Jiménez started at first base for Triple-A Durham on Saturday in the second game of their doubleheader against the Buffalo Bisons An outfielder by trade and a designated hitter more often than not Jiménez's appearance there marked the second of his 12-year professional career With two outs in the bottom of the second inning Damiano Palmegiani sent a pop fly Jiménez's way The veteran camped under it and made then catch before smiling and throwing his arms up in the air in celebration on his way back to the dugout Eloy Jimenez is playing 1st base for just the 2nd time in his pro career todayWe dare you to watch his reaction to catching a popup without smiling 😁 pic.twitter.com/eDmhWUfMXc Jiménez's first career appearance at first base came on April 5 He has now logged 17.0 innings at the position without making an error He hit .244 with a .694 OPS in spring training Jiménez finished fourth in AL Rookie of the Year voting in 2019 He was a .275 hitter with an .811 career OPS in the big leagues through 2023 before he hit .238 with a .626 OPS between Chicago and Baltimore in 2024 Jiménez could be on the shortlist of options that the Rays can turn to if any of their veteran hitters go down with injuries he will continue to set the stage for his career resurgence in the minors suiting up for the Bulls wherever necessary Continue to follow our Minor League Baseball On SI coverage on social media by liking us on Facebook You can also follow Sam Connon on Twitter @SamConnon The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Xavian Jimenez enters his first year as a Graduate Assistant for the New Mexico State Aggies Men’s Basketball team Jimenez takes on the role after spending four seasons as a manager for the program the Aggies posted a 27-7 record and captured the WAC Tournament title NM State pulled off an historic 70-63 win over UConn before falling in a close 53-48 battle against Arkansas in the second round Jimenez graduated in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology he was raised in Albuquerque and was a part of a state championship basketball program at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School Copyright © 2025 New Mexico State University Athletics / All Rights Reserved Thanks for visiting In August, Michael Flores stopped doing his irregularly scheduled pop-ups under the banner of Friends’ Barbecue to join his family’s business, Jiménez Tortilleria y Taqueria. You may have read about the Lubbock restaurant’s amazing tacos de guisado from our taco editor the family has tweaked the name to Jiménez y Friends Barbecue y Taqueria and it offers a full barbecue menu every Saturday and Sunday I first met Flores at the 2023 Texas Monthly BBQ Fest He handed me a smoked barbacoa taco and a link of sausage split lengthwise showing off bits of jalapeño and cubes of Oaxaca cheese but the pop-up schedule was too sporadic to plan a trip around After Flores reached out in August with the good news about the changes at Jiménez Jiménez y Friends Barbecue y Taqueria is a takeout-only business Customers wait for their food in a small lobby with a drink cooler; an ordering counter manned by Mark and his son Marcus; and a bakery case packed with colorful conchas buttery cookies that are as light as air and covered in cinnamon and sugar but the barbecue and tacos needed my immediate attention The rental-car company made the bewildering choice to give me but the rear cargo space was generous enough to allow me to lay out my significant barbecue haul I pity those who wait until they get home to dive into the Specialty Dawg taco It starts with a double layer of house-made five-inch corn tortillas topped with pureed (not refried) beans and a split link of the same smoked sausage I first tried in Lockhart The cut sides of the sausage had been browned a bit on the flattop it ain’t worth it” is the tagline on the business’s Instagram page A splash of the red salsa made it even better (or worse Customers can also experience the brisket on its own each slice dripping with juice and encrusted with a crunchy bark by ordering one of the barbecue combo plates Make sure to get the green chile cheese hominy as a side which is like a warm hug of savory goodness The juicy smoked turkey and the sweet and smoky pork belly are great options Flores seasons them with just salt and pepper before smoking then wraps them with some brown sugar in foil to rest and there’s more smoke in that deep red bark than the color advertises Flores said his rib method is based on what he learned from Andrew Hill of Hill Barbecue moved their operation from Lubbock to New Braunfels this spring just a few months after Lubbock’s legendary Tom & Bingo’s Hickory Pit Bar-B-Q closed The loss of the pair left a hole in central Lubbock’s barbecue scene that Flores is now filling At 29, Flores is young, but he’s no rookie. While attending Texas Tech for his restaurant, hotel, and institutional management degree, he worked late shifts in the pit room at the Shack BBQ “I wanted to get into barbecue because nobody in my family knew how to do it properly,” he said He learned some smoking skills at the Shack and it was there that he developed his preference for pecan wood which he still uses exclusively in the Primitive Pits smoker that sits in front of Jiménez Flores decided to take a job in the big city He moved to Dallas and worked as a food broker “I would daydream about barbecue all the time,” he said He planned to use his corporate earnings to save up enough money to start some sort of barbecue venture “The plan was to always leave and come back to West Texas—I didn’t realize how soon it was going to be,” he said referring to how the company he worked for was bought out less than a year after he moved to Dallas his family opened Jiménez Tortilleria y Taqueria Flores first supplied the taqueria with briskets and beef ribs for its weekend taco menu It just happened naturally,” he said of the partnership He used to watch Maria slowly simmer beef cheeks for her barbacoa in the kitchen but Flores convinced her to let him smoke the beef cheeks until they could be easily shredded Flores also swears the brisket gets only salt and pepper “We’re very simplistic in our cooking but I think it packs a big punch,” he said The family merger has been beneficial to all “I am constantly asking [my mother] to try things and she does the same thing with me,” Flores said but the fact remains that Maria used to have the restaurant kitchen to herself Now there’s a barbecue operation being run out of there on the weekends so whatever she says goes,” Flores said about any needed conflict resolution Just watching Maria work in the kitchen is a learning opportunity for him He draws inspiration from “the way she cares for the cut of meat,” he said whether that meat is for one of the the long-simmering guisados or the calabacitas con puerco Its American Football lager is brewed with a big batch of Jiménez corn tortillas to give it some local flavor The family has already made quite an impression on the Lubbock food scene since opening Jiménez Tortilleria y Taqueria. Jiménez’s trio of tacos de guisado made Texas Monthly‘s recently released list of the fifty best tacos in Texas The possibilities for this new version of the restaurant are even more exciting given that Jiménez is already serving some of the best barbecue in Lubbock I asked Flores when he and his family members will consider adding more barbecue hours and if they have a timeline for adding the dining room these tacos and barbecued meats deserve He understands the demand and agrees that the takeout-only model isn’t a forever solution “We’re trying to enjoy the moment we’re in.” Saturday–Sunday 8-2Pitmaster: Michael FloresMethod: Pecan in an offset smokerYear opened: 2022 Dionicio Jiménez at Cantina la Martina in Kensington / Photograph by Kyle Kielinski he explains what made him embrace Kensington and why the fear of immigrants is just plain wrong I’ll call you Chef because after watching The Bear I feel like that’s what I’m supposed to do.[Laughs] Thank you My house is just starting to think about Christmas but I know that another holiday has been on your mind of late: November’s Day of the Dead Is this holiday actually a big deal in your motherland?Oh yes The only thing maybe bigger countrywide is Mexican Independence Day it’s all about memories and respect for those who have passed away It’s a time to connect with them as well as with those who are still living And what form does the Day of the Dead take in your house?Every year we dedicate an altar to the people who died from our family but also especially here in our Kensington community We encourage people who have lost family members in Kensington to come and put a picture of their loved ones on the altar at our restaurant And I put mole and tamales and el pulque — this is a drink we make from the agave sap — on the altar Given that Mexico has such a huge Catholic population I can only assume that Christmas is also a major celebration.Not really Our big religious holiday is Three Kings Day on January 6th and whoever wins the toy has to make tamales and atole for the family on February 2nd Cantina is going to be three years old this February what did people say when you told them you were opening a restaurant in Kensington?People told me I was crazy but Ken­sington … I had relatives tell me to just give them all of my money instead of me throwing it away but the challenges are different every day You face things you’ve never had to face before in other restaurants Dionicio Jiménez heating things up in the kitchen at Cantina la Martina / Photograph by Kyle Kielinski Tell me about your hometown.San Mateo Ozolco there were maybe two or three thousand people there So you might have to walk to get to the next town My earliest memories from there are taking care of the animals We planted fava beans and all kinds of other vegetables And what we planted would become what we ate for the next season When did you come to the United States?I’m 48 now I did good in school in Mexico and wanted to go to university so I traveled all over for a couple of years taking whatever work I could get He was in Philadelphia working as a food runner for Stephen Starr and then go back to Mexico and use our money to open a restaurant And how did you actually get here?Illegally I took a plane from Mexico City to Tijuana Then I walked through the desert and into Arizona My brother sent some guy in Arizona money to drive me to L.A and then buy me a plane ticket to Philadelphia and I got on that plane without having any idea what would happen next What was your first impression of Philadelphia?Well my brother told me a lot about Philadelphia so I kind of had an idea of what the city would be like But what I didn’t expect was how cold it was Where did you find work?My brother knew someone who used to work for Philippe Chin at the Locust Club and I was working the next morning as a dishwasher at that restaurant this guy named Marc walks in to see Philippe He saw me washing dishes and asked me if I wanted him to teach me some cooking tricks I was originally thinking I wouldn’t stay in Philadelphia for long I realized I should throw myself 100 percent into the kitchen there I told Chef Marc I wanted to learn more and more He also sent me up to work in New York with Mario Batali and Rocco DiSpirito Interesting to go from working at a relatively small but magnificent operation like Vetri to working for Starr who stood at the helm of a really big company.Yes joining the Starr restaurant taught me about all of these different systems of restaurants about the business of running a restaurant I really wanted my own restaurant where I could make my own rules Did I want to have that restaurant in Kensington and the location that I could afford wound up being in Kensington I would come up to the neighborhood and see certain things that would scare me away I came in the morning just before school was starting and I saw all of these families everywhere I just got married to my current wife three months ago I have four kids from my previous marriage and my wife — her name is Mariangeli Alicea Saez — has three from her previous marriage [laughs] My wife works with me and does so many things She was an architect in Puerto Rico and then here in Philadelphia You opened your second restaurant — La Baja in Ambler — just a few months ago Has the community there embraced you?I cannot complain We needed to diversify our income so that we can keep Cantina floating and stay with the people of Kensington So we applied for and got various pop-up permits at Penn’s Landing and in Fishtown and also opened La Baja The money from these helps us with Cantina The goat barbacoa at Cantina la Martina / Photograph by Michael Persico What’s the biggest misconception Americans have about Mexican food?That it’s all tacos or quesadillas or that everything has to be fried it’s important to remember that there are more than 30 states in Mexico and each of those states has at least five different versions of mole of their own There are even some regions that do curries but you’ve probably never heard of Mexican curry And depending on what part of Mexico we are talking about Is there something you’ve served at Cantina that most Americans haven’t encountered?Cow’s head tacos And you can choose to have it served with the actual head on your table we have a big table that we put all the heads on so everyone can see Mexico is high on my list of travel destinations but somehow I think that’s a lot of fearmongering.Depends on where you’re going Definitely want nothing to do with all-inclusive resorts or mega-touristy areas.You have to spend a couple of days in Mexico City and try the nighttime food markets there from all kinds of insects for eating to the weirdest meats you can ever imagine And I would also send you to some of the small towns of Puebla Just try to travel only in the morning and no later than 3 to 4 p.m As someone who eventually became a citizen and now owns not one but two businesses what do you say when you hear all of the anti-immigrant rhetoric that’s become so prevalent these days?I mean everybody thinks we came here to harm the country to live off the system and take everybody’s jobs A lot of people who came here as illegal immigrants now own their own businesses and pay lots of taxes I would say that you care even more about the city you are in than the people who were born there I wouldn’t be who I am right now if not for Philadelphia I want to take care of Kensington and Philadelphia This interview has been edited for length and clarity Published as “On His Own” in the December 2024/January 2025 issue of Philadelphia magazine Philly’s Ultimate Cheese Lover’s Guide How Not to Be the Most Annoying Dog Owner at Every Philly Cafe Takeout Foods to Include in Your Perfect Philly Picnic We serve the public by pursuing a growing economy and stable financial system that work for all of us We conduct world-class research to inform and inspire policymakers and the public We provide the banking community with timely information and useful guidance We explore policy topics that are important for advancing prosperity across our region Henry Jiménez is the president and CEO of Propel Nonprofits a community development financial institution (CDFI) that supports nonprofits with capital and capacity building Jiménez was the executive director and president of the Latino Economic Development Center He has led efforts to build wealth; reimagine cultural corridors; and invest in Latino Jiménez is a trustee on the board of the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota he serves on the boards of the Opportunity Finance Network and the National Association of Latino Community Asset Builders Jiménez was a 2023 Bush Fellow as part of the Bush Foundation’s Bush Fellowship program which supports accomplished leaders in taking their efforts to the next level for even greater impact within and across communities Minneapolis-based author Abby Jimenez often mines the details of her life for her contemporary romance novels The grief depicted in “The Happy Ever After Playlist” mirrors real grief she experienced The infertility in “The Friend Zone” was based on her best friend’s infertility struggle “Say You’ll Remember Me” (out April 1 from Forever) is a love letter to a very specific thing in her past: a blue 1966 Dodge Dart convertible the car was a gift from Jimenez’s grandfather for her 16th birthday “Every single thing that happens to Samantha in the book happened to me,” Jimenez says Jimenez will be at Town Hall Seattle on Thursday for an event with Seattle Arts & Lectures detailing her story from successful baker — she owns Nadia Cakes — to New York Times bestselling author We chatted with Jimenez ahead of the event about “Say You’ll Remember Me,” her characters and the romance genre Who are our main characters in “Say You’ll Remember Me” He’s steady and steadfast and loyal to the people he cares about (Xavier’s very instantly in love) — I don’t want that to scare readers — but I think the chemistry is so real between these two I think all of us have met somebody who just hits us that certain way and you can’t forget about them (The book) is about making memories and losing them It’s really what we get with these characters Something that’s different about this book from your others is that it isn’t fully set in Minnesota It is set in the same universe (as my other books) The book takes place in Glendale and Minneapolis I wrote a lot of my own memories — the house is actually my grandfather’s house in Glendale The car I give (Samantha) is the car I drove when I was 16 Fun fact for Seattleites — he’s coming to see you at this Seattle event but happens to have a kid in Seattle and happens to be visiting (when I’m in town) I’m going to see him for the first time since 1996 do you ever think about the characters from your earlier books — or are they just gone after you write the last page It’s funny because I have this one reader who loves the universe I’ve created and asked if she could do a deep dive and make a chart of all the connections When she did — (I realized) Josh from “The Friend Zone” is now in his 40s My eighth untitled book is already done and I’m several chapters into my ninth which will be (released in) 2027 Every single year I feel like I write a book about friends I love sharing my characters with my readers It’s such a thrill because I’m equally as invested What do you love about the romance genre right now I am so proud and happy to be a part of the new world of romance Seeing Target carry more romance because we’ve transitioned to these cutesy covers Seeing more people reading the same books that people have always read one thing I really love to see is so many people saying “I was never a reader,” or “I lost my love and now I’m reading 50 books a year it changed my whole life.” I think distraction and escapism is so important and I think romance is such a safe space you’ll get a happily ever after — you can go on this journey and everything is going to be fine I’m an introvert and I think a lot of my readers are also introverts so I have to remind myself that they are just as nervous to come as I am to be seen there I can feel the difference between my audience and the audiences of other authors it’s such an inclusive and embraced situation — people go alone and they meet people in line and chatting and it’s just the coolest thing The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting Personalized news alerts with our mobile app Please subscribe to continue reading… New Badgers coach Robin Pingeton addresses the media during her introductory press conference at the Kohl Center Tuesday The final former University of Wisconsin women’s basketball player in the transfer portal announced her next school Thursday Sophomore D’Yanis Jimenez announced in a social media post that she committed to Coastal Carolina A post shared by D’Yanis Jimenez (@dyanisjimenez) appearing in just 26 games with one start after playing in 29 games as a freshman Jimenez joins Grady and a Chanticleers team that went 23-9 overall last season including 12-6 in Sun Belt Conference play Coastal Carolina appeared in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament suffering a 57-55 loss to Campbell in the opening round Wisconsin guard Halle Douglass attempts a 3-pointer during a Big Ten Conference game on Wednesday Wisconsin guard Lily Krahn shoots over UCLA's Elina Aarnisalo during a Big Ten Conference game on Wednesday Wisconsin guard Natalie Leuzinger looks for an open teammate during a Big Ten Conference game on Wednesday Wisconsin center Carter McCray drives against UCLA's Lauren Betts during a Big Ten Conference game on Wednesday high-fives Angela Dugalic after making a basket through contact during a Big Ten Conference game on Wednesday Wisconsin guard Tess Myers follows through on a 3-point attempt during a Big Ten Conference game on Wednesday Wisconsin guard Ronnie Porter fires a pass up court during a Big Ten Conference game on Wednesday Wisconsin forward Serah Williams looks to shoot over UCLA's Angela Dugalic during a Big Ten Conference game on Feb Wisconsin forward Alie Bisballe looks for an open teammate during a Big Ten Conference game on Wednesday UCLA's Angela Dugalic looks for an open teammate while being guarded by Wisconsin's Carter McCray during a Big Ten Conference game on Wednesday Wisconsin coach Marisa Moseley directs her team during a Big Ten Conference game on Wednesday Wisconsin guard Halle Douglass tries to drive by UCLA's Timea Gardiner during a Big Ten Conference game on Wednesday Wisconsin guard Lily Krahn drives against UCLA's Gabriela Jaquez during a Big Ten Conference game on Wednesday Wisconsin guard Natalie Leuzinger drives to the basket against UCLA's Timea Gardiner during a Big Ten Conference game on Wednesday UCLA's Timea Gardiner tries to back down Wisconsin's Halle Douglass during a Big Ten Conference game on Wednesday Wisconsin center Carter McCray shoots over UCLA's Timea Gardiner during a Big Ten Conference game on Wednesday Wisconsin guard Tess Myers drives into the lane during a Big Ten Conference game on Wednesday Wisconsin guard Ronnie Porter drives around UCLA's Londynn Jones during a Big Ten Conference game on Wednesday Wisconsin forward Serah Williams shoots over UCLA's Lauren Betts during a Big Ten Conference game on Wednesday UCLA's Kiki Rice looks to drive by Wisconsin's Natalie Leuzinger during a Big Ten Conference game on Wednesday Email notifications are only sent once a day The Badgers' back-to-back unanimous first-team All-Big Ten honoree announced her decision to commit to an elite Big East program on Wednesday The Badgers' aggressive offseason continued with the addition of the reigning Illinois Class 3A state Player of the Year on Wednesday The Badgers' new front court force is ready to write the next chapter of success in the post for the program A two-year starter is returning to the Badgers after withdrawing from the transfer portal Tuesday The Badgers added another experienced backcourt player Wednesday signing a two-year starter from a mid-major power The Badgers lost another incoming freshman Sunday after their international commit decided to head elsewhere The Badgers lost one of their two incoming freshmen Friday after the international prospect committed to a mid-major program from the Atlantic… The Badgers added a second transfer in as many days and the third this offseason Here's what to know about the former MEAC Player of the Year Last season's second-leading scorer became the third former Badgers player to announce their future destination Sunday Greater opportunity to impact results on floor helped lead this transfer junior guard to sign with Badgers The new Badgers coach is scheduled to get a raise from her former job and the same base salary as her Wisconsin predecessor The 6-foot-2 sophomore guard will head far east for her next destination New Badgers coach Robin Pingeton stressed her existing connections with in-state coaches and highlighted other keys to her turnaround strategy… Robin Pingeton says she's had her sights on the Badgers job for a long time Now she'll get a chance to resurrect a program with 14 consecutiv… Badgers coach Robin Pingeton tabbed an up-and-coming former Thirty Under 30 coach as her latest assistant Friday Known affectionately as “Tín” by his family and close friends he will be remembered for a life lived with deep love Martin grew up with a strong sense of family that he carried with him through his life and a spirit that always looked forward with hope.  Roberta Torres; and his seven grandchildren Martin cheered his team on through every season Martin was so excited to watch his favorite team every Sunday with a beer in his hand and loving presence left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him and grace that will continue to live on in the hearts of those he loved most Please join us for a gathering on Saturday from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM at Sunset Funeral Homes-West 2025 at 10:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church A Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 AM Inurnment will be held on Saturday Batman #1 by new Ongoing Creative Team Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez to Publish in September “I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Batman It was the first comic I ever read,” said Fraction “Jorge and I have a very superhero-forward kind of take on Batman and we’ve got a lot of old ones too—good and bad; all the stuff that makes Batman the coolest character in comics Batman #1 interior art by Jorge Jiménez and Tomeu Morey Batman #1 character designs by Jorge Jiménez He was inducted into the National Hispanic Hall of Fame and NYC International Latin Music Hall of Fame as well as being named a Texas State Musician and as a featured guest for bands like Los Texmaniacs and Los Super Seven His association with the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Texas Tornados as well as his collaborations with music legends such as Ry Cooder and Bob Dylan Co-founding the Free Mexican Airforce with Peter Rowan and working with artists like Dwight Yoakum and Carlos Santana He remains an active recording and performing artist in Texas on the Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster Hohner released a Flaco Jimenez Signature Series accordion in 2009 His compositions have been featured in acclaimed films such as Y Tu Mamá También and Tin Cup For harnessing heritage to enrich American music Flaco Jimenez mastered the accordion and Spanglish lyrics as a trailblazer of Conjunto I am deeply honored and privileged to accept this award during my lifetime This recognition is not only a personal achievement Seeing our music genre celebrated on both a national and international stage is something I could never have imagined when I first started my career at a young age This is more than just a career; it has been my life’s work a way to take care of my family and share a piece of my soul with the world Being acknowledged and appreciated for this work is an incredibly humbling experience as I regret that I am unable to attend in person I find comfort in knowing that my family is there representing me and celebrating this achievement and I accept it with profound appreciation for everyone who has supported me along the way DH Jiménez agrees to join Rays on Minor League deal (sources)December 23rd TAMPA, Fla. -- Looking to bounce back after a tough season at the plate, designated hitter has agreed to a Minor League deal with the Rays and terms of the agreement were not available Jiménez will have a chance to return to form with the Rays who are taking a low-risk opportunity to potentially add power to their lineup was a productive-when-healthy hitter for the White Sox from 2019-23 The Dominican slugger hit .275/.324/.487 with 89 homers and 275 RBIs in 436 games for Chicago during his first five seasons in the Majors although injuries prevented him from ever topping the 122 games he played as a rookie in ’19 But Jiménez’s production fell off dramatically last season when he hit just .238/.289/.336 with six homers and 23 RBIs in 98 games between the White Sox and Orioles Baltimore acquired him from Chicago at the Trade Deadline and gave him a shot as a part-time DH but he struggled for the playoff-bound Orioles and became a free agent when they declined his $16.5 million club option for next season betting on Jiménez to rebound is a worthwhile The Rays likely view him as an option at DH as he’s played only 15 games in the outfield the past two years and only 82 dating back to 2021 Their current DH options are Jonathan Aranda and a handful of regular position players left fielder Christopher Morel and right fielder Josh Lowe But there’s no doubt the Rays need more offense overall after scoring only 604 runs The Rays also ranked among the league’s worst in terms of home runs (147 and their designated hitters produced a combined .238/.304/.373 slash line on the year Jiménez was once one of baseball’s top prospects, peaking at No. 3 overall on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 list before the 2019 season. The White Sox inked him to a six-year, $43 million contract extension in March 2019 making him the third player in history to sign an extension before his MLB debut Jiménez lived up to the hype over his first two seasons recording 45 homers with 120 RBIs and an .848 OPS in 177 games across 2019-20 and earning a Silver Slugger Award at the end of the shortened '20 campaign his offensive production declined over the past four years (50 homers and he has essentially become a full-time designated hitter due to his defensive limitations Jiménez missed the first 99 games of the 2021 season after sustaining a rupture of his left pectoral tendon during Spring Training a torn hamstring tendon behind his right knee cost him another 65 games Jiménez made two trips to the injured list in 2023 the first with a left hamstring strain and the second after undergoing an appendectomy going on the IL with a left adductor strain in April and a left hamstring strain in May His tenure with the White Sox came to an end on July 30 when they traded him to the O's for Minor League pitcher Trey McGough but Jiménez struggled over 33 games in a Baltimore uniform .css-s4id4f{font-family:Suisse Intl,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.9rem;line-height:2.2rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-0.01em;}Schwab Cup Miguel Angel Jiménez wins at Trophy Hassan II Miguel Angel Jiménez’s interview after winning Trophy Hassan II Miguel Angel Jiménez pars the last to secure win at the Trophy Hassan II Copyright © 2025 PGA TOUR, Inc. All rights reserved. and the Swinging Golfer design are registered trademarks The Korn Ferry trademark is also a registered trademark and is used in the Korn Ferry Tour logo with permission This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page NOTE: For every ticket purchased through THIS LINK to the New England Revolution vs New York City FC match on April 19 at Gillette Stadium $5 will be donated to New England Amputee Soccer – When Kelvin Jimenez lost his leg in a boating accident on January 3 he thought he would never kick a soccer ball again soccer was more than just a sport to him – it was his identity I played seven days a week and I traveled all over the United States Soccer consumed my life,” he said of his life pre-accident and then you take that away and I was destroyed It was while going through treatment at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlestown that his doctor told him about amputee soccer “They gave me the website to go research and I was like ‘Soccer on crutches?’ It’s something you’ve never heard of in your life and then you’re like Because if somebody gives you an opportunity to play the sport you love That’s when the name Nico Calabria first started buzzing in Jimenez’s ears a co-founder of the New England Amputee Soccer Association and captain of the United States Amputee Team is someone Jimenez credits with quite literally saving his life Calabria invited him to train with the team waiting patiently for the moment Jimenez felt ready to get back onto the pitch I think I’m ready,’ but then I wouldn’t go coping with the life-changing situation I was in,” Jimenez explained one otherwise unremarkable afternoon while driving for Lyft Jimenez received a sign that he simply could not ignore “I picked up a group of about five people,” he recalled it was so cool that your roommate came out with us to the concert He was on one leg and crushing it on the dance floor He threw his crutches and was busting a move.’ And I was like but any chance their name is Nico Calabria?’” In what felt like an undeniable twist of fate Jimenez discovered that he was driving Calabria’s roommate “I took it as destiny and from that day on Revolution Amputee Soccer has made such an impact on my life It made me realize that this sport is something bigger than us.” Jimenez describes that first practice as nerve-wracking for multiple reasons Not only was he initially clueless about the mechanics of playing soccer on crutches it was also his first time wearing shorts since his accident the lifetime goalkeeper had to make the switch to playing in the field field players must be without a lower limb while goalkeepers must be without an upper limb.) “It was a lot of mental battles,” he recalled “I had to learn to move on crutches and I was a righty It’s probably one of the most challenging things I’ve ever done With that first training session as a springboard Jimenez went on to not only represent the Revolution receiving a call-up to represent the United States Amputee Team in 2023 It was an honor he deems beyond explanation His mother came to America from El Salvador “Representing the country that you were born in is something so special,” he said (This country) gave my family a second opportunity at life and changed the whole dynamic of our history when that national anthem comes on and you’re wearing those colors and blue actually takes second place to his proudest accomplishment in amputee soccer dreaming of one day playing at Gillette Stadium that dream has become a reality – multiple times “That was the coolest thing ever,” he said of playing in conjunction with Revolution first team games for the first time But God gave me this opportunity to fulfill my dream.” Last year’s game against Metro NY Amputee Soccer (sporting New York City FC's colors) – the first-ever full amputee soccer match at a major U.S who had spent years working two jobs and rarely had the chance to attend his games waiting with open arms for a tearful embrace The New England Amputee Soccer Association started with just two players in 2018 and has since grown to a full squad of athletes With 13 regional teams across the United States it’s that opportunity to provide representation for those with limb differences and being a role model for young athletes which makes it all so meaningful “Representation is everything,” he explained It shows the young kids that they don’t have to be exempt I think that’s a huge reason why this sport has grown so much We’re setting something up for the next generation.” With a new season for the Revolution Amputee Team on the horizon Jimenez hopes to continue witnessing the sport’s growth and expand the league’s impact on youth “This sport is bigger than us,” he reiterated It’s about the little kid out there who looks up to us.” The Revs Amputee Team will play their first game of the year at Gillette Stadium on April 19 following the Revolution first team’s clash with NYCFC “I don’t recommend that Revs fans miss this Stick around after the game,” Jimenez said You will be mind-blown if you watch what these athletes can do With every ticket purchased for the April 19 game through THIS LINK Amputee Soccer returns to Gillette Stadium this season The New England Revolution Amputee Soccer Team will take on the New York Metro Amputee Soccer Team following the conclusion of the first team’s match Thanks for visiting Scallops and chorizo meet Thai curry; hibiscus-braised short rib mingles with risotto — the menu at La Baja is a chimera of culinary influences Carnitas de pato and ravioles de aguacate con cangrejo from La Baja / Photography by Breanne Furlong And I like it because it is a thing made from pieces of other things — the wings of a monarch butterfly strong enough to survive migrating across half the world; the head of a wise elephant; and those squirming A history encapsulated in dream logic and bright lacquer paint because Jiménez is his own kind of alebrije — a chimera who came to the States in his 20s from Mexico then finding his way into the kitchens of Vetri Decades in the industry taught him to be an octopus — to adapt And when the time came for him to go his own way he opened Cantina La Martina in the heart of Kensington and gained national recognition for his Mexican cuisine twined with this hot thread of every other thing he’d learned to cook and eat and love along the way La Baja is a further distillation of that impulse — no longer chasing the dragon of “authenticity,” he does a cuisine here born of every shift he’s worked every post he’s stood in a dozen different kitchens Jiménez has a carnitas de pato entrée on his menu — a whole roasted duck with bao buns and nopales — that I will probably never get to taste because I am a fundamentally chaotic human and can never get my shit together enough to order it three days in advance I can comfort myself with bok choy sautéed with salsa macha and elote corn ribs allowing you to strip away the charred kernels dressed in preserved lemon and tan tan dust (used to amp the heat in spicy ramen) under the calm gaze of La Baja’s bright butterfly octophant I roll in with friends for the special — big-ass prawns curled in a puddle of unbelievably good and gentle green mole and an arugula salad topped with slivered red onion and trout roe so I ask the server (alone on the floor on a night that’s worryingly quiet) if we can split it as an app — one plate for the pair of us that’s kind of a pro move.” And she’s right because we load down the table with plates of prawns in mole; ravioles made of fanned avocado and stuffed with blue crab and a xnipec salsa that’s all sweet habanero heat and a razor of vinegar brightness; fists of short rib braised in hibiscus and Mexican chocolate and mounted atop a bowl of creamy Italian risotto; and perfect pork belly seared crisp and served between two quenelles of sweet potato puree like a remembered taste of Thanksgivings past there are still only two other tables with guests in the dining room I said that the best thing about Cantina La Martina was that everything you eat there is something you know — just the best version of it you’ve ever had a late-night ramen shop or Chinatown or bland frontera­ fusion or anything else either Its own alebrije — a combination­ of decades of study and influence all coming together as a pure expression of singular identity.­ It’s not like anything you’ve had before But it may be the best version of Dionicio Jiménez’s cuisine yet Published as “The Alebrije of Ambler” in the March 2025 issue of Philadelphia magazine Meet the Chefs Reimagining the 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competed against one another on many occasions in recent memory 2024 Olympic silver medalist Kennedy Blades and four-time age-group World medalist Audrey Jimenez earned shutout technical falls in the finals—Blades 10-0 over Solin Piearcy at 68 kg and Jimenez 11-0 against Erin Golston at 50 kg Blades was presented the CLAW Most Exciting Wrestler Award at the conclusion of the event World Team member Abigail Nette utilized a clean arm turk finish to pin No Nette trailed 4-2 early in the second period before the crucial takedown-to-pin combination Two-time Olympian and two-time World silver medalist Kayla Miracle earned a sound 4-0 win over four-time age-group World Team member Adaugo Nwachukwu at 62 kg Miracle pushed her Senior level series lead to 4-0 against Nwachukwu 2021 U23 World Team member Amanda Martinez received a forfeit from Tokyo Olympian and 2019 World champion Jacarra Winchester Additional champions in the Senior women’s freestyle division included Brianna Gonzalez at 53 kg Aine Drury at 65 kg and Alexandria Glaude at 72 kg All four were underdogs entering the festivities this week Medal match results and the top eight placers in each weight class are listed below All 10 champions in the Senior women’s freestyle division qualify for 2025 Final X which is set for June 14 at Prudential Center in Newark Two Final X matchups are set in women’s freestyle—Martinez against three-time Olympic champion Helen Maroulis at 57 kg and Drury against two-time World medalist Macey Kilty at 65 kg The remaining eight pairings for Final X will be decided at next month’s World Team Trials Challenge Tournament Titan Mercury WC was named team champions with 350 team points Army WCAP came in second place with 60 team points The 2025 CLAW U.S. Open Championships resumes at 10 a.m. (PT) on Saturday with Senior Greco-Roman, Senior men’s freestyle, U20 men’s freestyle and U17 men’s freestyle competition. A detailed schedule is available at usawrestlingevents.com All the action from Las Vegas will be broadcast live on FloWrestling. Brackets and match-by-match results are available through USA Bracketing, USA Wrestling’s new best-in-class event management software. 1st - Audrey Jimenez (Lehigh Valley Wrestling RTC/Titan Mercury WC) tech. fall Erin Golston (New York Athletic Club), 11-0 3rd - Kendra Ryan (Cardinal WC) dec. Emily Shilson (Titan Mercury WC), 10-4 5th - Heather Crull (Northeastern WC) fall Anaya Falcon (Titan Mercury WC), 1:23 7th - Ava Bayless (Iowa Women's WC/Titan Mercury WC) dec. Charlotte Fowler (Boilermaker RTC), 4-1 1st - Brianna Gonzalez (Iowa Women's WC/Titan Mercury WC) dec. Felicity Taylor (Titan Mercury WC), 6-5 3rd - Katie Gomez (Titan Mercury WC) dec. Sage Mortimer (Titan Mercury WC), 14-12 5th - Sydney Petzinger (Cardinal WC) dec. Jaslynn Gallegos (Cardinal WC), 9-3 7th - Melanie Mendoza (Team Tornado WC) forfeit Elena Ivaldi (California) 1st - Cristelle Rodriguez (Tiger WC) dec. Everest Leydecker (Thorobred WC), 4-1 3rd - Areana Villaescusa (U.S. Army WCAP) tech. fall Amani Jones (Cardinal WC/Titan Mercury WC), 11-0 5th - Louisa Schwab (Menlo WC) tech. fall Thalia Vogelsang (Colorado Mesa WC), 15-2 7th - Julia Vidallon (Valley WC) tech. fall Cailin Campbell (Grand View WC), 12-1 1st - Amanda Martinez (Cardinal WC/Titan Mercury WC) forfeit Jacarra Winchester (USOPTC/Titan Mercury WC) 3rd - Ronna Gross (MATPAC/Titan Mercury WC) tech. fall Carolina Moreno (Southern Oregon RTC), 11-0 5th - Lorianna Piestewa (Colorado Mesa WC) dec. Ashley Whetzal (The Valley WC), 14-11 7th - Virginia Foard (Team Tornado WC) tech. fall Gabrielle Weyhrich (MWC Wrestling Academy), 13-3 1st - Abigail Nette (U.S. Army WCAP) fall Michaela Beck (Titan Mercury WC), 4:06 3rd - Sofia Macaluso (West Point WC) dec. Alexis Janiak (Titan Mercury WC), 12-6 5th - Xochitl Mota-Pettis (Rise RTC) tech. fall Emily Frost (Iowa Women's WC/Curby 3-Style WC), 10-0 7th - Brenda Reyna (U.S. Army WCAP) dec. Anna DiCugno (Team Tornado WC), 3-2 1st - Kayla Miracle (Valiant WC) dec. Adaugo Nwachukwu (U.S. Army WCAP), 4-0 3rd - SaVannah Cosme (Atreus WC) dec. Bridgette Duty (U.S. Army WCAP), 7-6 5th - Hanna Errthum (USOPTC) dec. Alara Boyd (Cardinal WC), 6-5 7th - Samantha Barragan (California) dec. Nichole Moore (Tiger Den WC), 9-4 1st - Aine Drury (New York AC) dec. Isabella Mir (Cardinal WC), 8-7 3rd - Jennifer Page (Titan Mercury WC) dec. Katerina Lange (Laker WC), 9-4 5th - Ana Luciano (Team Tornado WC) F. Niya Gaines (Tiger Den WC), 7th - Marilyn Garcia (Beat the Streets LA/Titan Mercury WC) fall Jessica Mendez (Lady Devils Women's WC), 1:34 1st - Kennedy Blades (Hawkeye WC/Titan Mercury WC) tech. fall Solin Piearcy (USOPTC/Titan Mercury WC), 10-0 3rd - Brooklyn Hays (USOPTC/Titan Mercury WC) inj. def. 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We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money The family of Pablo Cavazos Jimenez created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Pablo Cavazos Jimenez passed away on February 2 © 2025 Mission Park Funeral Chapels & Cemeteries Made with love by funeralOne Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsAndrea K. Moreno Avery Meurer SAN ANTONIO – Grammy Award-winning musical artist Flaco Jimenez is back home and “on the road to recovery” after his recent hospitalization, according to an update shared on his social media Jimenez was taken to the hospital on Jan. 12 after “facing a medical hurdle,” according to his Facebook the San Antonio native’s Facebook announced he has been home and is “doing well.” However it’s unclear how long the Tejano accordionist was hospitalized The 85-year-old is known for his many achievements in Tejano music. One of his albums, “Partners,” was selected for the U.S. Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry in 2021 The Library of Congress called Jimenez “a champion of traditional conjunto music and Tex-Mex culture who also is known for innovation and collaboration with a variety of artists.” According to the Grammy Awards website, he has won six Grammys, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015 Copyright 2025 by KSAT - All rights reserved She graduated from Texas State University with an electronic media degree and a minor in psychology where she held several positions at The Ranger Avery Meurer is a Content Gatherer for KSAT 12 She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Communications/Radio Avery attended the Northeast School of the Arts (NESA) majoring in musical theater and creative writing Email Newsletters KSAT RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us KSAT Internships Careers at KSAT Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group Grappling star Roberto Jimenez has stepped in on late notice to replace Gabriel Almeida at BJJ Stars 15 with only a few days until the major middleweight no-gi grand prix begins BJJ Stars 15 will be going down live exclusively on FloGrappling on April 26th with some of the best in the world facing off in major matches The event organizers made the announcement on Instagram today; Roberto has been on one of the hottest streaks of the year winning at WNO 26 with a flying armbar before a double silver run at IBJJF Pans He brings incredible jiu-jitsu and a constant action that has made him one of the true gems of grappling This tournament - and weight class - is even better with his inclusion The BJJ Stars middleweight grand prix is bringing together eight world class grapplers to compete in a one night tournament for R$50,000 The tournament will be headlined by ADCC Champion Mica Galvão and now also features four top-15 ranked middleweights SAN ANTONIO - A woman who was found dead near a popular running trail has been identified was identified as 61-year-old Delilah Jimenez Jimenez's body had been found by a jogger at the park on the Northeast Side RELATED | Jogger discovers woman's body in Woodlawn Lake during morning run but detectives and the medical examiners conducted a full investigation of the scene Authorities are still working to determine the circumstances surrounding her drowning UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State has appointed Maria del Mar Jimenez-Gasco as head of the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology effective Jan Jimenez-Gasco has been the department’s interim head for the past year professor of bacterial systematics and plant pathology “On behalf of the entire faculty and administration Jimenez-Gasco on being named head of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology,” said Troy Ott dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences “She is an excellent scientist and outstanding leader who will bring deep disciplinary knowledge and great leadership skills to the department.” Ott noted that her extensive background in population biology and the ecology of plant-associated microorganisms positions her well to lead a department of talented faculty Maria demonstrated thoughtful and strategic leadership of the department,” he said Jimenez-Gasco to elevate the impact of the department in these increasingly critical mission areas.” Jimenez-Gasco said she is honored to serve the department “It is a privilege to work with an outstanding group of faculty students and staff in a department that has given me so much over the past 20 years,” she said “I am excited and grateful for this leadership opportunity to help advance Penn State’s land-grant mission and I welcome with enthusiasm the chance to develop a shared vision and increase our impact.” Jimenez-Gasco received her master’s and doctoral degrees in agricultural engineering and crop protection from the University of Cordoba Her research focuses on the evolution of plant pathogenicity and virulence and the emergence of fungicide and antibiotic resistance in microbial populations She has been a Penn State faculty member since 2005 and has been involved in the international agriculture and development dual-title graduate program she received the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Educator Award the American Phytopathological Society awarded her its Excellence in Teaching Award In addition to securing a significant funding portfolio Jimenez-Gasco has published more than 60 refereed papers and several of her students have received prestigious awards under her supervision The Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology provides research-based solutions for extension and education needs for Pennsylvania The department aims to be a nationally and internationally recognized leader in integrated plant pathology mushroom science and environmental microbiology