Vinícius is targeted again as Sevilla ejects fan for ‘racist behavior’ at Real Madrid game

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:24:19 GMT

Vinícius is targeted again as Sevilla ejects fan for ‘racist behavior’ at Real Madrid game MADRID (AP) — Sevilla ejected a fan from its Spanish league match against Real Madrid and filed a complaint with police after the spectator allegedly displayed “xenophobic and racist behavior,” with Vinícius Júnior once again the target.In a statement Sevilla did not specify what the behavior was, or name any intended target, but the Madrid star, who is Black, later posted on social media about being on the receiving end of racism during Saturday’s match. Vinícius, who has regularly faced racist abuse from rival fans, said it was “another sad episode for Spanish Football.”Sevilla’s statement was issued shortly after it drew 1-1 with Madrid at its Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Seville.Sevilla said that it “condemns any xenophobic and racist behavior, even an isolated case, like this one was, and expresses its predisposition to work with authorities to eradicate these attitudes.” It said the fan will “be subject to the club’s vigorous internal disciplinary protocols and have ...

No. 3 Ohio State beats No. 7 Penn State 20-12 in pivotal Big Ten match–up

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:24:19 GMT

No. 3 Ohio State beats No. 7 Penn State 20-12 in pivotal Big Ten match–up COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — All-American Marvin Harrison made all the difference for No. 3 Ohio State in a pivotal Big Ten match-up, making 11 catches for 162 yards and late touchdown as the Buckeyes beat No. 7 Penn State 20-12 on Saturday.The Buckeyes’ defense smothered Drew Allar and the Nittany Lions (6-1, 3-1 Big Ten), extending Ohio State’s winning streak in the series to seven games.Penn State needed 58 minutes to convert a third or fourth down and didn’t get into the end zone until 29 seconds were left in the game. Penn State failed to convert on its first 15 third-down attempts.Kyle McCord was 22 for 35 for 286 yards and the Buckeyes (7-0, 4-0) put up 367 total yards, a season-high against Penn State’s stingy defense.No. 6 OKLAHOMA 31, UCF 29NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Dillon Gabriel threw three touchdown passes against his former team, Oklahoma stopped a two-point attempt in the closing minutes and the Sooners held on to beat UCF.Gabriel, who transferred before the 2022 season, connecte...

Finn leads Toledo over Miami (OH) 21-17 in MAC showdown

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:24:19 GMT

Finn leads Toledo over Miami (OH) 21-17 in MAC showdown OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — DeQuan Finn threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score to lead Toledo to a 21-17 victory over Miami of Ohio on Saturday in a battle between Mid-American Conference division leaders.Finn scored on a 3-yard run to give West Division-leading Toledo (6-1, 4-0) a 7-0 lead after one quarter.Graham Nicholson kicked a 20-yard field goal for the East-leading RedHawks (6-2, 3-1) early in the second quarter, but Finn scored on a 1-yard run and added a 20-yard touchdown toss to Anthony Torres for a 21-3 lead at the half.Kenny Tracy and Rashad Amos had 2-yard touchdown runs in the third quarter to pull Miami within four points.The two teams traded punts the rest of the way until the Rockets’ Deshawn Holt recovered a fumble by backup quarterback Aveon Smith with 1:20 left to play, allowing Toledo to run out the clock.Finn completed 16 of 28 passes for 160 yards and rushed 14 times for 34 yards for the Rockets.Brett Gabbert had 179 yards on 14-of-29 passing with one i...

ANÁLISIS | Otros dos coacusados ​​de Trump se declaran culpables. ¿Qué sigue?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:24:19 GMT

ANÁLISIS | Otros dos coacusados ​​de Trump se declaran culpables. ¿Qué sigue? (CNN) — Con la aterradora guerra entre Israel y Hamas y un importante órgano del Gobierno de Estados Unidos —la Cámara de Representantes— irresolublemente sin presidente y en estado de parálisis, un par de declaraciones de culpabilidad en un tribunal de Georgia casi parecen intrascendentes.Pero esas declaraciones de culpabilidad en concreto provienen de dos de los coacusados ​​del expresidente Donald Trump, la segunda y tercera admisión de culpabilidad en el caso penal iniciado contra él por intentar anular el resultado de las elecciones presidenciales de 2020 en Georgia.Sidney Powell, una cara pública de los intentos de Trump de impugnar los resultados electorales de 2020 y 2021, se declaró culpable el jueves. La exabogada de Trump evitará la cárcel, pero aceptó testificar y se declaró culpable de seis delitos menores por conspiración para cometer interferencia intencional, rebajados de los cargos de delitos graves que había enfrentado.Kenneth Chesebro, una cara menos pública...

Greenwood Village police asking for public help in search for murder suspect

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:24:19 GMT

Greenwood Village police asking for public help in search for murder suspect DENVER (KDVR) -- The Greenwood Village Police Department is asking the public for help finding a suspect wanted for first-degree murder.On Thursday, GVPD said someone was murdered in a parking lot located at 5910 S. University Blvd. Aurora man dies in single motorcycle crash Now, police are searching for the suspect, identified as 39-year-old Justin Kyle Kautz. He is described as a white man, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds. He has brown eyes, closely cropped hair and a goatee.The Greenwood Village Police Department is asking the public for help finding a suspect, identified as 39-year-old Justin Kyle Kautz, who is wanted for first-degree murder. (Photo courtesy: Greenwood Village Police Department)The Greenwood Village Police Department is asking the public for help finding a suspect, identified as 39-year-old Justin Kyle Kautz, who is wanted for first-degree murder. (Photo courtesy: Greenwood Village Police Department)The Greenwood Village Police Department is asking t...

Boat catches fire at dock near MacArthur Causeway in Miami; no injuries

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:24:19 GMT

Boat catches fire at dock near MacArthur Causeway in Miami; no injuries Officials are investigating after a boat caught on fire in Miami.City of Miami Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze at a dock near the MacArthur Causeway, at around 10:30 p.m., Friday.Officials said crews arrived to find the fire on the 100-foot vessel was nearly out.Firefighters sprayed water on the boat to finish putting out the flames.Fortunately, no one was injured.

Boston police searching for person in connection with Brighton crash

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:24:19 GMT

Boston police searching for person in connection with Brighton crash Boston police are turning to the public for helps as they work to identify a person in connection with a crash with injury in Brighton on Friday morning.The crash reportedly happened in the area of 60 Guest St. around 9 a.m. and involved a 2016 Subaru Impreza four-door hatchback that was either black or dark blue with distinctive damage to the passenger-side door. Anyone with information is asked to call Boston police at 617-343-4256.Community members wishing to assist in this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

Australian prime minister announces China visit hours before leaving for US to meet Biden

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:24:19 GMT

Australian prime minister announces China visit hours before leaving for US to meet Biden CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit China in early November, his office said Sunday hours before he was set to fly to the United States to meet President Joe Biden.Albanese’s office also said China agreed to review the crippling tariffs it placed on Australian wine that have effectively blocked trade with the winemakers’ biggest export market since 2020.Albanese will become the first Australian prime minister to visit China in seven years when he travels to Beijing and Shanghai from Nov. 4-7.He will meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing and then attend the China International Import Expo in Shanghai.The visit to China and a potential breakthrough in the wine dispute mark a further repair in bilateral relations since Albanese’s center-left Labor Party won elections last year after nine years of conservative rule in Australia.“I look forward to visiting China, an important step towards ensuring a stable and product...

Thousands gather in the Loop in support of Palestinians amid ongoing conflict

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:24:19 GMT

Thousands gather in the Loop in support of Palestinians amid ongoing conflict CHICAGO — Thousands gathered in the Loop on Saturday to support Palestinians as the conflict between Hamas and Israel intensifies.Protesters from all over the Midwest gathered in Chicago as they demanded a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the U.S. support of Israel, amid the conflict in the Middle East.The massive crowd garnered support from Chicago alderpeople who came out to speak."We have witnessed the dehumanization of Palestinians to the point that they are trying to convince people that it is okay. That it is okay to drop bombs on children, that it is okay to continuously murder and slaughter the people of Palestine in the name of the people in the United States," Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez said while speaking during Saturday's protest.On Oct. 7, Hamas attacked Israel, killing around 1,400 Israelis and taking nearly 200 hostage. Palestinians say the attack was the result of oppression under Israeli occupation.Since the attack, Israel has responded with airstrikes in Gaza, lea...

Men’s hockey: North Dakota hands No. 1 Gophers first loss

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:24:19 GMT

Men’s hockey: North Dakota hands No. 1 Gophers first loss GRAND FORKS, N.D. >> One night after a dominating performance in their first true road game of the season, the top-ranked Minnesota Gophers found the script flipped in their disfavor, suffering their first loss of the season.North Dakota’s defenders kept the Gophers seemingly off balance much of the night, limiting Minnesota to just one goal and winning 2-1 to earn a split of the series.Jaxon Nelson scored the only goal for the Gophers (3-1-0), who survived an early push by the home team, but fell behind in the second period and could not fully climb out of the hole. Justen Close had 32 saves for Minnesota, several of them of the highlight-reel variety, but saw his shutout streak of more than 152 minutes snapped.After a scoreless first period, North Dakota played a dominant 20 minutes in the middle frame, taking a 1-0 lead when Jayden Perron tipped a Garrett Pyke shot past Close. The Hawks out-shot Minnesota 9-3 in the period, and had a pair of power plays. For the game, Minne...