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US to face rival Canada in gold medal game at women’s worlds

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

BRAMPTON, Ontario (AP) — Aware of the likelihood of once again facing Canada in the gold medal game of the women’s world hockey championships, United States captain Hilary Knight was quick to take the pressure off her team by suggesting the Americans shouldn’t be favored.“I feel like we’re the underdogs, so we definitely have a chip to our game,” Knight said after scoring twice in a 9-1 rout of the Czech Republic in the first of two tournament semifinals on Saturday. “We never feel like we’re on top.”Not so fast, Canada captain Marie-Philip Poulin said after Sarah Fillier scored three times in a 5-1 semifinal win over Switzerland to ensure the cross-border rivals would meet on Sunday for the 21st time in 22 world tournaments.“We’ll see tomorrow. I feel it’s going to be a battle either way,” Poulin said. “We all train for the same reason. You want to get that gold medal and we’re all aware of that. … And it’s going to be a battle all day.”The Canadians are the two-time de...

Oklahoma women win second straight NCAA gymnastics title

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Trinity Thomas of Florida tied the all-time record with her 28th career perfect-10 and Oklahoma won its second consecutive team title — the top-ranked Sooner’ sixth in the last nine years — Saturday at the NCAA women’s gymnastics championships. Oklahoma finished with 198.3875 points, 0.15 ahead of Thomas and the second-ranked Gators. Audrey Davis scored a 9.900 on the floor before teammate Jordan Bowers — who soared high on a double pike during a spectacular routine — earned the event’s top score of 9.950 to help the Sooners take control. Thomas, a fifth-year senior, was limited to just two events due to an leg injury suffered two weeks ago in the regional round, recorded her fifth career 10 on the vault and 28th overall to match the mark set by Jamie Dantzcher (UCLA, 2000-04) and Jenny Hansen (Kentucky, 1992-96) — the latter of whom is the only person to win three straight all-around titles. Thomas wrapped up her stellar collegiate career ...

Brunson, Randle push Knicks past Cavaliers 101-97 in Game 1

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jalen Brunson shook off foul trouble and scored 21 of his 27 in the second half, Julius Randle returned from an ankle injury to add 19 and the New York Knicks welcomed Cleveland back to the NBA playoffs by holding off the Cavaliers 101-97 on Saturday night in Game 1.Brunson was limited to nine minutes in the first half, but hit several big shots down the stretch as the Knicks turned back Cleveland’s late rally led by Donovan Mitchell.Randle was questionable up until pregame warmups, when he tested the left ankle he sprained two weeks ago. The All-Star forward looked like himself while pacing the Knicks, who fell behind 93-92 with 2:12 left.With Mitchell making plays all over the floor, the Cavs were within 99-97 in the final seconds when Brunson missed a pull-up, but Randle grabbed his 10th rebound and passed to Quentin Grimes, who was fouled with four seconds left.Grimes made both free throws as the Knicks finished off the Cavs and disappointed a raucous, tow...

NHRA Pairings

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

SaturdayAt The Strip at Las Vegas Motor SpeedwayLas VegasPairings based on results in qualifying, which ended Saturday. DNQs listed below pairings.Top Fuel1. Brittany Force, 3.697 seconds, 335.73 mph. 2. Steve Torrence, 3.712, 330.23 vs. 15. Buddy Hull, 5.093, 136.75. 3. Mike Salinas, 3.729, 331.77 vs. 14. Krista Baldwin, 4.195, 271.52. 4. Justin Ashley, 3.730, 330.63 vs. 13. Rob Passey, 4.133, 260.31. 5. Leah Pruett, 3.746, 328.78 vs. 12. Austin Prock, 3.848, 315.27. 6. Shawn Langdon, 3.754, 326.24 vs. 11. Clay Millican, 3.787, 326.56. 7. Josh Hart, 3.758, 330.72 vs. 10. Doug Kalitta, 3.780, 328.38. 8. Tony Schumacher, 3.763, 325.77 vs. 9. Antron Brown, 3.769, 333.Funny Car1. Cruz Pedregon, 3.910, 326.71 vs. 16. Steven Densham, 4.082, 284.09. 2. Alexis DeJoria, 3.933, 329.18 vs. 15. Jason Rupert, 4.054, 312.93. 3. Matt Hagan, 3.936, 327.82 vs. 14. Jeff Diehl, 4.049, 275.28. 4. Ron Capps, 3.937, 324.05 vs. 13. Chad Green, 4.040, 312.42. 5. Bob Tasca III, 3.938, 325.69 vs. 12. Blake ...

Prince George’s Co. animal shelter hosts free adoption event

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

If you’ve been looking for the purr-fect pet, then now is the time to adopt a dog or cat from Prince George’s County Animal Shelter, where pet adoptions are free through the end of April.During the free adoption event in March, almost 180 cats and dogs were adopted from the Prince George’s County Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center. That’s a 380% increase in pet adoptions over the same time last year, according to the adoption center.More Maryland NewsMore Prince George’s County NewsThe free adoptions have been made possible with a $50,000 grant from the national welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society.Andrea Crooms, director of the Department of the Environment, said in a press release that the department is encouraging anyone in search of a pet to take advantage of the free adoption event by April 30.“We’re excited to partner with Best Friends Animal Society to help us reduce the County’s shelter population and find loving homes for ...

NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

SaturdayAt The Strip at Las Vegas Motor SpeedwayLas VegasSunday’s first round pairingsTop Fuel1. Brittany Force, 3.697 seconds, 335.73 mph vs. Bye vs. vs. 8. Tony Schumacher, 3.763, 327.11 vs. 9.Antron Brown, 3.769, 333.00; 2. Steve Torrence, 3.712, 331.53 vs. 15. Buddy Hull, 5.093, 136.75 vs. 7.Josh Hart, 3.758, 330.72 vs. 10. Doug Kalitta, 3.780, 328.38; 3. Mike Salinas, 3.729, 331.77 vs. 14.Krista Baldwin, 4.195, 271.52 vs. 6. Shawn Langdon, 3.754, 326.24 vs. 11. Clay Millican, 3.787, 329.34;4. Justin Ashley, 3.730, 330.88 vs. 13. Rob Passey, 4.133, 260.31 vs. 5. Leah Pruett, 3.746, 329.26 vs.12. Austin Prock, 3.848, 315.27. Funny Car1. Cruz Pedregon, Dodge Charger, 3.910, 326.71 vs. 16. Steven Densham, Ford Mustang, 4.082, 284.09 vs. 8. Tim Wilkerson, Mustang, 3.967, 312.06 vs. 9. Bobby Bode, Mustang, 3.976, 273.55; 2. AlexisDeJoria, Toyota Supra, 3.933, 329.18 vs. 15. Jason Rupert, Mustang, 4.054, 317.87 vs. 7. John Force,Chevy Camaro, 3.945, 324.83 vs. 10. Paul Lee, Char...

Broward officials give progress update in flood cleanup as residents brace for more rain

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

Officials in Broward County are taking action to help frustrated residents who are still dealing with a flood of trouble in the aftermath of severe weather, as the region braces for another round of rain later this weekend.7News cameras captured Lauderhill residents picking up sandbags in the parking lot of Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, late Saturday afternoon.“I’m preparing for the storm,” said a resident.The sandbag distribution, organized by the city, was free.“Our street was completely covered,” said Lauderhill resident Patricia West about this week’s historic flooding. “The times we’re in, you don’t know what to expect.”Meanwhile, in Fort Lauderdale, streets were still swamped.“The house is completely destroyed right now,” said resident Marlies Perez.Homes in the city’s Edgewood section are still drying out from the flooding caused by severe weather that swept through South Florida earlier in the...

Fuel delivery delay due to flooding continues to affect gas availability in Broward, Miami-Dade

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

South Florida drivers continue to have trouble fueling up after a delay on gas deliveries due to this week’s wicked weather.Flooding at Port Everglades temporarily halted the pickup of fuel and delivery to gas stations across Broward and Miami-Dade.As of Saturday, water has finally cleared from the port, and officials are optimistic.“So we’re excited again to have that back in operation. Be patient when it comes to fuel,” said Broward County Mayor Lamar P. Fisher. “We should have no problem getting fuel to our gas stations. Most importantly, we’re getting mutual aid from Port Everglades as well as Tampa.”But some gas stations have run dry.Driver Allison Head said she went to over half a dozen locations before she found one with a pump that wasn’t empty.“I stopped at seven different gas stations, and by the eighth one, I found one, and there were long lines,” she said. “I came back here, and we’re experiencing th...

Family recipe to phenomenon: The San Diego restaurant credited with creating taquitos

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Taquitos are something that everyone has had, whether they were from the frozen section of a grocery store or at a local restaurant.But did you know, taquitos were developed right here in San Diego at a joint on the outskirts of Mission Hills: El Indio Mexican.Founder of El Indio Mexican, Ralph Pesqueira Sr., in this undated image. He is credited with creating the taquito. (Courtesy of Jennifer Pesqueira)El Indio was founded in 1940 on the corner of India and Grape Streets by a man named Ralph Pesqueira Sr. A worker at one of the local airplane factories at the time, he started El Indio as a tortilla factory alongside his parents."It was like a little tortilla factory where they were making tortillas by hand," his granddaughter and third-generation owner of El Indio, Jennifer Pesqueira, said to FOX5SanDiego.com. "He worked in the local factory making airplanes during the night and then worked in El Indio during the day with his parents." The sailing ships at the cente...

Gunmen shoot up resort in central Mexico, killing 7 people

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:03:57 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A band of gunmen invaded a resort where dozens of vacationers were spending the weekend in central Mexico and opened fire, killing six adults and a 7-year-old, authorities said.Officials in the Cortazar municipality in Guanajuato state said in a statement that an eighth person was seriously wounded in the midafternoon attack at the La Palma resort. The statement did not speculate on a possible motive.After the shooting, the attackers destroyed the spa shop and took the security cameras before fleeing, officials said. Three women, three men and the child died.A video posted on social media shows several people in swimsuits running about crying, screaming and hugging their children.Mexican soldiers and police aided by a helicopter were searching for the attackers.Guanajuato, an agricultural and industrial hub, has been Mexico’s most violent state for years. The Jalisco New Generation drug cartel has been fighting with local criminal groups, including the Santa Rosa ...