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Team USA’s Jimmy Spithill looking for a rebound in SailGP’s Southern California debut

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:58:52 GMT

Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill could use some good sailing mojo on home waters.The Americans struggled in Chicago in the opening regatta of SailGP’s fourth season and are looking to rebound when tech baron Larry Ellison’s global league makes its Southern California debut in the Oracle Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix this weekend.The U.S. crew has regressed since Season 2, when Spithill took over a struggling squad and led it into the $1 million, winner-take-all championship race that was won by Team Australia. They finished eighth out of nine teams last season and then were ninth out of 10 teams on Lake Michigan a month ago, finishing ahead of only newcomer Germany. Four of 12 regattas this season will be in U.S. cities and a good showing in the steady breezes on the Port of Los Angeles’ Outer Harbor would be huge for the Americans aboard their 50-foot foiling catamaran, which has an image of the Statue of Liberty on the wingsail.“I think it’s really important. It’s not funny, but it’s...

Liberty beat the short-handed Mystics 96-87 behind double-doubles by Jones, Stewart and Ionescu

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:58:52 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jonquel Jones scored 27 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu also had double-doubles and the New York Liberty beat the short-handed Washington Mystics 96-87 on Friday night.New York led 73-56 with 2:26 remaining in the third quarter before Washington scored the next 14 points to get within a single possession. Jones ended the Liberty’s scoring drought with 8:15 left in the fourth. Stewart converted a three-point play, capping a 7-0 run, to extend New York’s lead to 90-77. Jones made it 94-86 on a layup in traffic with 1:09 left. Stewart finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds and Ionescu added 16 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists for New York (15-5). Courtney Vandersloot scored 12 points and Betnijah Laney had 10 as all five Liberty starters finished in double figures.Jones and Ionescu combined for 25 of New York’s 27 first-quarter points. Jones ended the first half with 19 points and seven rebounds to help New York lea...

Mike Trout has stitches removed from surgery on broken hand, but still not close to return

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:58:52 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout is making progress in his recovery from a broken bone in his left hand, but the three-time AL MVP still isn’t close to a return.Trout had the stitches removed this week following surgery to repair his broken hamate bone, the slugger said Friday. His hand is still bruised and scabbed, and it must heal fully before he can resume swinging a bat.Trout has been out since July 3, when he hurt his hand on a swing. He is doing mobility work and throwing, but gripping a bat is more difficult.The Angels projected Trout would be out for six to eight weeks immediately after his injury, and the forecast hasn’t changed significantly, manager Phil Nevin said.Trout, who was elected by fans to start in the All-Star Game for the 10th consecutive season, is batting .263 with 18 homers, 44 RBIs and an .862 OPS this season. He has missed large portions of the past three seasons with injuries, including all three All-Star Games since 2019.Despite Trout’...

Explosión de vehículo en Colombia deja al menos dos muertos y cuatro heridos en cercanías de base militar, informa el gobernador de Arauca

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:58:52 GMT

(CNN Español) –– Al menos dos personas murieron y cuatro militares resultaron heridos luego de que un vehículo con explosivos estalló este viernes en las inmediaciones de la base militar Naranjitos, en el municipio de Tame, en el norte de Colombia, informó a medios locales el gobernador del departamento de Arauca, Wilinton Rodríguez.Agregó que los ocupantes del vehículo fallecieron y los heridos fueron trasladados a un hospital local para recibir atención médica.Previamente, el presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, repudió el hecho, al que calificó de atentado, y dijo que había pedido al Ministerio de Defensa que “se desplace inmediatamente al departamento y atienda personalmente este hecho”.“No toleraremos más hechos que produzcan zozobra a la población”,  agregó en su mensaje en su cuenta de Twitter.CNN intenta obtener más detalles del incidente.Con información de Fernando Ramos, de CNN en Español.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, ...

Juan Soto hits 2 long home runs in the Padres’ 5-4 victory over the Tigers

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:58:52 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Juan Soto hit two long home runs and the San Diego Padres beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Friday night.Soto’s home run in the first inning was estimated at 447 feet and his third-inning shot came in at 463 feet.Seth Lugo (4-4) allowed two runs on six hits in six innings. Three relievers finished, with Josh Hader pitching the ninth for his 24th save. Hader ended the game by striking out pinch-hitter Miguel Cabrera.Reese Olson (1-4) took the loss, allowing five runs on seven hits in five innings. The Padres took the lead with three runs in the first. With two out, Soto homered off the brick wall above the shrubbery in right-centerfield, narrowly missing the names of Tigers Hall of Famers Heinie Manush and Harry Heilmann.After Manny Machado walked and Xander Bogaerts beat out an infield single, Jake Cronenworth made it 3-0 with a triple off the fence in center.San Diego nearly added another run in the second, but left fielder Akil Baddoo reached over the fence to ro...

NHRA Northwest Nationals Qualifying

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:58:52 GMT

FridayAt Pacific RacewaysKent, Wash.Qualifying Results Top Fuel1. Doug Kalitta, 3.753 seconds, 327.66 mph; 2. Clay Millican, 3.779, 322.88; 3. Shawn Langdon, 3.786, 321.27; 4. Justin Ashley, 3.801, 319.45; 5. Austin Prock, 3.808, 312.86; 6. Mike Salinas, 3.822, 273.88; 7. Antron Brown, 3.834, 312.78; 8. Josh Hart, 3.915, 308.21; 9. Steve Torrence, 4.224, 193.13; 10. Brittany Force, 6.406, 92.71; 11. Leah Pruett, 6.451, 100.24; 12. Tony Schumacher, 12.386, 59.91.Funny Car1. Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 3.964, 320.13; 2. John Force, Chevy Camaro, 3.982, 322.42; 3. Tim Wilkerson, Mustang, 3.983, 320.36; 4. Chad Green, Mustang, 3.987, 318.54; 5. J.R. Todd, Toyota Supra, 3.996, 299.80; 6. Alexis DeJoria, Supra, 3.997, 319.98; 7. Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 4.015, 318.02; 8. Robert Hight, Camaro, 4.028, 321.42; 9. Ron Capps, Supra, 4.045, 279.96; 10. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 4.309, 223.88; 11. Jeff Diehl, Toyota Camry, 4.365, 208.65; 12. Blake Alexander, Mustang, 4.558, 182.75; 13. Alex Lau...

Savannah DeMelo makes 1st international start for US at Women’s World Cup

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:58:52 GMT

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Savannah DeMelo made her first international start for the United States when she got the nod Saturday for the American’s opening Women’s World Cup match against Vietnam. DeMelo, who plays for Racing Louisville in the National Women’s Soccer League, has played in just one other match for the United States. She was a substitute in the send-off match against Wales in San Jose earlier this month. She was the first U.S. player since Shannon Boxx in 2003 and third overall to be named to the World Cup roster without any previous appearances for the national team. U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski announced the 23-player team last month. Julie Ertz, who traditionally plays at midfielder, was listed at center back for the match against Vietnam, which was making its World Cup debut. Trinity Rodman also started at forward for the United States for the opener at Eden Park in Auckland. Rodman, the daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman, was among 14 U.S. p...

1 person taken to hospital after house fire in Country Club neighborhood

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:58:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Fire Department said one person suffered smoke inhalation in a residential fire in the Country Club neighborhood on Friday night. The residential structure fire was near 3rd Avenue and Gaylord Street. Smoke and fire could be seen from the rear of the structure, Denver Fire said. Crews battled the fire and got it under control quickly. One person was evaluated for possible injuries and then taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation, the department said.

G-Rod serves up mayhem as villain in new action movie ‘The Island’; star shows off jiu-jitsu moves

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:58:52 GMT

The last time Deco Drive saw Gabriel “G-Rod” Rodriguez, he was promoting his short film, “Your Kill.” The actor does his own stunts and has been in many fight scenes, like in “The Equalizer.”He does the same in his new movie, “The Island.” Deco met up with him at Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Weston.Character in “The Island”: “This cop? More trouble than we expected.”Edoardo Costa (as Manuel): “Do what it takes.”SoFlo star and stuntman Gabriel “G-Rod” Rodriguez is kicking butt in his new flick, “The Island.”Gabriel “G-Rod” Rodriguez: “We shot this, it was a few weeks in Kitts and Nevis. It’s absolutely beautiful. There’s very little laws out there, so I think there’s a lot of bodies buried there.”He’s joking, of course … but it sets the tone of the movie.Gabriel “G-Rod” Rodriguez: “‘The Island’ i...

‘Oppenheimer’ stars Murphy, Blunt and Damon share tips on prepping to see new historical epic

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:58:52 GMT

Summer is in full swing, and you know what that means: scorching heat. It also means big summer blockbusters at the movie. Christopher Nolan’s epic historical thriller “Oppenheimer” is in theaters now, but before blasting into the box office, the cast sat down with Deco for a little coffee talk.(These interviews were conducted before the SAG-AFTRA strike.)Cillian Murphy (as J. Robert Oppenheimer): “This is a national emergency.”Josh Zuckerman (as Rossi Lomanitz): “Detonators charged.”A blast from the past is gearing up for an explosive weekend at the box office.Cillian Murphy (as J. Robert Oppenheimer): “This is a matter of life and death. I can perform this miracle.”“Oppenheimer” tells the story behind the creation of the atomic bomb and the scientist who changed the course of human history.Matt Damon (as Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves): “Are we saying there’s a chance that when we push that button, we destroy th...