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Ukraine bars national sports teams from events with Russians

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:16 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian government has barred its national sports teams from competing at international events which also include athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus.The decree published by the Ministry of Youth and Sports follows opposition from Ukraine to efforts by the International Olympic Committee to reintegrate Russian and Belarusian competitors into events as neutrals without national symbols. It could pressure global sports bodies to choose between admitting Russians and Belarusians or risking a Ukrainian boycott.After Ukraine signaled last month it would seek to block its athletes from competing against Russians and Belarusians, the IOC said any such move would “hurt only the Ukrainian athlete community.” The IOC did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday.The decree only refers to national team delegations and it was not clear if it would affect individual Ukrainian players on the men’s and women’s tennis tours, where Russian a...

MATCHDAY: Man City hosts Leicester; PSG faces Lens

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:16 GMT

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday:ENGLANDManchester City will try to gain ground on first-place Arsenal when it hosts Leicester in one of seven Premier League games on the day. City is six points from the top and has a game in hand on Arsenal. Leicester has lost three in a row and has hired Dean Smith as manager in a bid to get out of the relegation zone. Aston Villa puts its four-game winning streak on the line when it hosts third-place Newcastle. Villa is pushing for a European spot. Tottenham is three points from a Champions League place and hosts Bournemouth. Chelsea hasn’t scored in four straight games. The Blues host seventh-place Brighton. Brentford visits Wolverhampton, Everton hosts Fulham, and last-place Southampton hosts Crystal Palace.SPAINVinícius Júnior and Toni Kroos will miss Real Madrid’s game at Cadiz as they rest ahead of its trip to London next week to play Chelsea in the second game of their Champions League quarterfinal. Madr...

Lottery could alter offseason plans for NHL’s worst teams

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:16 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — At one point, Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson downplayed the importance of the NHL draft lottery on his team’s offseason plans.Moments later, Davidson allowed himself a wide grin as he pondered the possibilities.“The top of the draft’s good,” he said with a smile. “Yeah, it’s a special top of the draft. There’s no doubt about it.”It’s so good that a single ping-pong ball could have a ripple effect beyond the Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks and Columbus Blue Jackets — or another lucky NHL team looking to turn a dismal season into a blue-chip player.High-scoring forward Connor Bedard is the top prize as the consensus No. 1 overall prospect, but University of Michigan star Adam Fantilli would be quite a return for whichever team gets the No. 2 pick. Matvei Michkov and Leo Carlsson also are expected to go in the top five.Land one of the those top spots in the May 8 lottery, and a rebuilding team could decide to accelerate its timeline through ...

Driver clocked going 95 mph in Aurora

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:16 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- A driver is facing a court date and hefty speeding ticket after getting pulled over for going more than 40 mph over the speed limit.The Aurora Police Department said the driver was caught going 95 mph in a 40 mph zone. Who shot this man and left him to die 25 years ago? "We get it...with the sunshine and warm days upon us, we just want to go outside and enjoy it. But please, PLEASE, do not drive 95mph in a 40mph zone," APD shared on Twitter. "Everyone's life gets put at risk when you drive that fast. Slow down, drive with care, and arrive alive." Employees forced to evacuate Coors canning facility after acid spill The driver will have to appear in court for reckless driving and speeding 40 miles or more over the speed limit.The penalty for speeding 25 or more mph over the speed limit in Colorado starts at $150 with a minimum of 10 days in jail.Excessive speeding can be deadlyIn January, the Colorado State Patrol said that excessive speeding cont...

Clean-up begins after historic floods impact Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:16 GMT

Homeowners are now in cleanup efforts after Fort Lauderdale experienced the rainiest day in its history Wednesday, damaging multiple cars and homes. Residents said have thousands of dollars in damages. Residents that spoke to 7News said something like this has never happened in the area and that at one point the water was knee-deep, now they are demanding answers from the South Florida Water Management District. Hallie Hodder, a homeowner in one of the affected areas said she came home at around 5 p.m. and within a few hours, water came rushing into her garage.She believes South Florida Water Management didn’t expect this much water and they may have opened the floodgates which allowed water in, flooding both sides of the street and the canals behind her home. “I think that they opened up the floodgates and that’s what flooded our canals and everything, cause this never happens. We get maybe a foot above the dock when it’s high tide or we have a bad rainstorm...

Plane diverted to MIA from FLL clips another aircraft’s wing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:16 GMT

A plane carrying passengers from Toronto, which was diverted to Miami International Airport (MIA) due to runway flooding at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), clipped the wing of an Emirates aircraft while in motion. On Thursday, the Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue units were quickly dispatched to the scene at around 9:30 p.m., to assess the situation. Officials said no injuries were reported.In a statement released by Air Transat, the airline confirmed that the wing tip of their plane operating flight TS 948 was damaged while taxiing at MIA. They explained that the plane was moving at a very low speed and hooked the wing of the Emirates aircraft. Passengers on board the Transat flight were able to deboard at its gate, but those on board the Emirates flight had to deboard, with the airline making arrangements for them to take another flight on Thursday.The incident occurred just a day after historic flooding in Broward County caused the complete closure of FLL,...

France’s top court OKs Macron’s pensions reform

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:16 GMT

PARIS — France’s Constitutional Council ruled Friday in favor of the most contentious part of President Emmanuel Macron’s pensions reform bill, which raises the legal age of retirement to 64 from 62.However, it chose to block several other measures, including a “senior index” which aims at encouraging the employment of senior workers. Some of them were added as “sweeteners” to the bill, to make it more acceptable to trade unions and opposition MPs.“The Constitutional Council examined the application of the articles invoked [by the government], it found that none of the applications have fallen foul of the rules of the National Assembly,” said one of the Council’s officials on Friday. The government had come under fire during parliamentary debates about the reforms, because it had invoked a controversial constitutional maneuver — known as article 49.3 — as well as other moves that curtailed debates in parliament. Macron’s decision to bypass p...

Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused in classified documents leak appears in court as US reveals case against him

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:16 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Billing records of an Internet social media platform and interviews with another user helped the FBI identify a Massachusetts Air National Guardsman as a suspect in the leak of highly classified military documents, according to court records unsealed Friday.The new details came as Jack Teixeira, 21, appeared in court to face charges under the Espionage Act of unauthorized removal and retention of classified and national defense information.A federal magistrate judge ordered him held until a detention hearing next week.Teixeira was arrested by heavily armed tactical agents on Thursday following a weeklong criminal investigation into the disclosure of the government records, a breach that exposed to the world unvarnished secret assessments on the war in Ukraine, the capabilities and geopolitical interests of other nations and other national security issues.He appeared in court Friday in tan jail clothes for a brief proceeding at which U.S. Magistrate Judge Davi...

How the Red Sox will observe the 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:16 GMT

Saturday, April 15 marks ten years since two brothers set off homemade explosive devices by the Boston Marathon finish line, killing three people and injuring hundreds.In that moment, Boston and the surrounding region were forever changed.While there was nothing they could do to reverse the events of that heartbreaking day, the Red Sox immediately took it upon themselves to heal the city in the ways they could: philanthropy and baseball.They’ll continue both this weekend, when they return home to Fenway Park for a four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels that begins Friday night.But of course, this quartet of contests will be so much bigger than baseball. The schedule is jam-packed with events, ceremonies, and special guests. Stock up on tissues and waterproof makeup now.Here’s the schedule and everything you need to know about the weekend’s and Monday’s events:Friday, April 149 AM: The Red Sox and JetBlue Park have teamed up to donate over 40,000 Red Sox...

Orioles option starting pitcher Cole Irvin to Triple-A; Spenser Watkins called up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:51:16 GMT

After his third straight rough start to begin the season, Orioles left-handed starting pitcher Cole Irvin is being optioned to Triple-A.The Orioles have sent down Irvin, whom they acquired in a trade with the Oakland Athletics this offseason, to Norfolk after he posted a 10.66 ERA through his first three starts, the team announced Friday afternoon. Irvin allowed six runs in four innings in Thursday’s 8-7 walk-off win over the A’s.Baltimore is also promoting right-handed pitcher Spenser Watkins from Triple-A. Watkins pitched in 23 games for the Orioles last season, including 20 starts, recording a 4.70 ERA. The 30-year-old is 2-0 with a 2.70 ERA this season for the Tides, striking out eight in 10 innings.Also on Friday, the Orioles placed left-handed reliever Keegan Akin on the paternity list and recalled right-hander Yennier Canó from Triple-A.Irvin began the season as the Orioles’ No. 3 starter and the second-most experienced arm in the rotation, behind only ...