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William Byron opens NASCAR’s next round of playoffs as championship favorite

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:35 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — William Byron returns to Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the betting favorite to win the Cup title as the round of eight of NASCAR’s playoffs opens.He’s certainly in great shape with a series-high six victories this season, and his first win of the year came at Las Vegas back in March. A win on Sunday would lock him into the title-deciding championship finale and give him the next two weeks to prepare — the same model Joey Logano used a year ago by winning at Las Vegas and then winning the title at Phoenix.Byron doesn’t care what the oddsmakers say about his chances next month of hoisting his first Cup championship trophy and on Saturday wouldn’t declare himself the favorite.“I don’t know, that’s for you guys to decide,” Byron said. “I just go out there and drive. For me, it’s one step at a time, it really is. Take it one step at a time in each race of this round. I’m not looking too far ahead, honestly.It’s a tough field to evaluate,...

Israel advierte que está preparando un ataque coordinado desde mar, tierra y aire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:35 GMT

El Ejército de Israel está preparado para implementar un ataque coordinado desde aire, mar y tierra contra Hamas en Gaza, mientras avanza el éxodo de miles de personas que intentan huir al sur antes de la inminente operación.“Los batallones y soldados de las IDF (Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel) están desplegados en todo el país y están preparados para aumentar la preparación para las próximas etapas de la guerra, con énfasis en una importante operación terrestre”, advirtió este sábado Tzachi Hanegbi, Consejero para la Seguridad Nacional. El funcionario explicó que los militares israelíes “y al completar la movilización de reserva de cientos de miles de militares, se están preparando para implementar una amplia gama de planes operativos ofensivos que incluyen, entre otras cosas, un ataque integrado y coordinado desde el aire, mar y tierra”. Israel y Hamas en guerra: más de 3,500 personas han muerto en ambos lados Israel y...

Michael Caine anuncia su retiro y confirma que ‘The Great Escaper’ será su última película

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:35 GMT

(CNN Español) — Michael Caine, la estrella de cine británica cuya carrera abarca ocho décadas y ha destacado en películas desde “The Italian Job” hasta “The Dark Knight”, confirmó su retiro de la actuación.El dos veces ganador del Oscar, que tiene 90 años, hizo el anuncio este sábado en el podcast “Best of Today” de BBC Radio 4.“Siempre digo que me voy a retirar”, dijo Caine, y agregó: “Bueno, ahora lo haré”.Confirmó que “The Great Escaper”, que se estrenó a principios de este mes, será su última aparición como actor y dijo: “He interpretado el papel principal y tiene críticas increíbles. Los únicos papeles que voy a tener ahora son hombres mayores —hombres de 90 años, o tal vez 85, ya sabes— y pensé que sería mejor irme con todo esto. Tengo críticas maravillosas. ¿Qué voy a hacer para superar esto?”.“The Great Escaper”, que se estrenó en octubre, es la última película que protagonizará Caine.Caine protagonizó la película junto a la fallecida Glenda Jackson, ...

Jordan Travis has a hand in 3 touchdowns and Florida State’s defense stymies Syracuse in a 41-3 win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:35 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Travis ran for two touchdowns and tossed a 56-yard scoring pass to Keon Coleman as No. 4 Florida State routed Syracuse 41-3 on Saturday, the Seminoles’ 12th consecutive win.Travis completed 23 of 37 passes for 284 yards and a touchdown, shaking off an apparent injury to his non-throwing (left) hand in the second quarter.Lawrance Toafili had a 50-yard touchdown and finished with seven carries for 93 yards. Trey Benson added 14 carries for 74 yards as Florida State (6-0, 4-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) surpassed the 30-point mark for a 12th straight game.Syracuse’s Garrett Shrader completed 9 of 21 passes for 99 yards but was ineffective on the ground and netted minus-10 yards when factoring in sacks on seven carries.LeQuint Allen had 19 carries for 110 yards for Syracuse (4-3, 0-3 ACC).THE TAKEAWAYSyracuse: The Orange couldn’t get much of anything going on offense, punting nine times, fumbling once and tossing an interception in the game’s final s...

Source: Patriots signing Malik Cunningham to 53-man roster from practice squad

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:35 GMT

The Patriots are adding a playmaker to their offense for Week 6.The Patriots signed quarterback/wide receiver Malik Cunningham from their practice squad to their 53-man roster Saturday, a source confirmed.Cunningham is set to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Raiders. The former college quarterback converted to wide receiver this spring after signing with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent out of Louisville. Cunningham also received snaps at quarterback in training camp and the preseason but was waived during roster cuts. He signed to the practice squad after going unclaimed.Head coach Bill Belichick and offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien both called Cunningham one of the team’s most improved practice squad players this week.Belichick said Cunningham was “trending” towards a game-day role.Cunningham joins quarterbacks Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe and Will Grier and wide receivers DeVante Parker, Kendrick Bourne, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Demario Douglas and Ka...

Howie Carr: ‘Turtleboy’ arrest a big career-booster

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:35 GMT

Good career move, Turtleboy.In case you missed it, Aiden Kearney, the local blogger better known as Turtleboy, was arrested by the State Police Wednesday.It’s no fun getting lugged, but this is one of those times when every knock is a boost. This pinch will ultimately be a major resume enhancer for Turtleboy, because now he’s got videotape to shop around Hollywood.Kearney, a 41-year-old former school teacher from Holden, was recorded doing the perp walk into a local district court, flanked by flabby, jack-booted troopers.He was handcuffed behind his back — the mark of any Serious Journalist in a future streaming docudrama that is, as they say, Ripped from the Headlines.And it wasn’t shot by some fanboy on a shaky, out-of-focus cell phone — it was on local TV news.That is like money in the bank when you are trying to negotiate a deal with somebody like Netflix — it shows you’re getting the job done, whatever the job is.The charges against Kearney are “witness intimidation.” But as on...

‘Ring of fire’ eclipse wows much of western hemisphere

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:35 GMT

First came the darkening skies, then the crescent-shaped shadows on the ground, and finally an eruption of cheers by crowds that gathered Saturday along the narrow path of a rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun.It was a spectacular show for millions of people across the Americas as the moon moved into place and the ring formed.There were hoots, hollers and yelps for those with an unfettered view in Albuquerque, where the celestial event coincided with an international balloon fiesta that typically draws tens of thousands of spectators and hundreds of hot air balloon pilots from around the world.They got a double treat, with balloons lifting off during a mass ascension shortly after dawn and then the eclipse just hours later. Some pilots used their propane burners to shoot flames upward in unison as the spectacle unfolded.“It’s very exciting to be here and have the convergence of our love of flying with something very natural like an eclipse,” said Allan Hahn of Aurora, Colorado, w...

Hugo Djeumeni, undefeated Tabor edge St. Sebastian’s

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:35 GMT

NEEDHAM — When coach Jeff Moore came to Tabor Academy this offseason, people expected success, but maybe down the road.Maybe the Seawolves are a bit ahead of schedule.Behind a strong running game and big plays in the passing game in the second half, Tabor beat St. Sebastian’s on Saturday, 38-28, to improve to 4-0.St. Sebastian’s drops to 2-2.“Feels great,” Moore said. “The biggest thing is the players. They work really, really hard. They’re very unselfish. They really love each other. It’s an important piece to what we do. I’ve been fortunate. I have a great group of kids. The record last year doesn’t tell justice of the leadership that we have, the camaraderie that we have. All the kids that were already here. They’ve done a phenomenal job of being leaders, as well. So, we’re really fortunate for where we’re at.”Junior running back Hugo Djeumeni rushed for 125 yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries for ...

NWSL Decision Day: San Diego Wave FC takes on Racing Louisville FC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:35 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Decision Day for the National Women's Soccer League takes place Sunday, and San Diego Wave FC will return to the turf at Snapdragon Stadium.Oct. 15, 2023 marks the first-ever "Decision Day" for NWSL. Put simply, the final six matches of the regular season will be battled out all at the same time. This means there are a total of eight teams competing for four remaining playoff spots. Here at home, San Diego Wave FC will host Racing Louisville FC. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. The match coincides with the Wave’s annual fan appreciation day. New mural of San Diego Wave FC’s Abby Dahlkemper unveiled downtown Also known as "Fan Fest," festivities start at 11 a.m. on the northeast lawn outside of Snapdragon Stadium. Wave fans who arrive early can enjoy the following:Women’s College Basketball autographs from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.  Live music from R&B singer Frankie J from noon to 12:30 p.m. Kids soccer activations, including Soccer Dart Board in the Game Zone, presented...

Elderly man rescued from fishing vessel west of Point Loma: US Coast Guard

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:35 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- An elderly man in medical distress was rescued from a fishing vessel by air Thursday, west of Point Loma.According to the U.S. Coast Guard (USGC), officials at the San Diego Sector received a call around 1 p.m. reporting a 79-year-old man onboard a boat called "Legend" had lost consciousness and was displaying signs of a heart attack. In response, USGC Air Station San Diego launched an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew to retrieve the passenger that was in medical distress. Officials say the helicopter crew arrived on scene shortly after. Man stabbed in back five times outside Walmart Crews successfully hoisted the patient from the fishing vessel and transported him to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. His current condition is unknown at this time.Coast Guard Sector San Diego personnel respond to a medical emergency aboard a charter fishing vessel Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Courtesy of US Coast Guard)The full rescue can be viewed in this video.USGC's San Diego Sector say...