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Brentford tops West Ham 3-2 in Premier League as Bowen makes scoring history and Maupay ends drought

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:09:52 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Nathan Collins secured a 3-2 win for Brentford over West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday to complete a match sprinkled with scoring milestones in west London.Collins scored his first goal for the Bees in the 69th minute after West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen became the first player in Premier League history to score in each of a team’s first six away matches.There was also a first goal in 35 matches — stretching over 14 months — for Brentford striker Neal Maupay.Unfortunately for West Ham, it was a first Premier League win — or even a point — against the Bees that eluded the visitors. Brentford has won all five of their meetings since getting promoted.Maupay’s last goal was for Everton in a 1-0 win against West Ham at Goodison Park in September last year.The drought ended in the 10th minute and it was the scruffiest of goals, with Yoane Wissa having a shot blocked in a crowded West Ham penalty area and Frank Onyeka’s swipe at the rebound bouncing into the grou...

Can you believe it? These five San Diego zip codes are among priciest for homebuyers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:09:52 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- We know, we know -- buying homes in Southern California isn't a feat for the thin pocketed. This is especially true for prospective buyers in five particular San Diego zip codes.Property Shark, a real estate data provider that analyzes in-depth information on U.S. properties, recently released its "Top 100 Most Expensive U.S. Zip Codes" list and the results are showing dollar signs. San Diego takes top spot in ranking of most expensive places to live in U.S. To determine the most expensive zip codes in the country, researchers at Property Shark said they looked at residential transactions closed between Jan. 1, 2023 and October 20, 2023, while taking into account condos, co-ops, single and two-family homes. All package deals were excluded.To explain their methodology further, Property Shark said they only considered zip codes that registered a minimum of three residential transactions. US. regions and divisions were defined per U.S. Census Bureau designations.Median s...

Murder charge laid in death of Toronto filmmaker in Liberty Village

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:09:52 GMT

Toronto police say charges against a 33-year-old man in the suspicious death of a Toronto filmmaker Reeyaz Habib have been upgraded to second-degree murder.Habib’s body was discovered in the garbage compactor of a townhouse complex at 54 East Liberty on June 8 of this year, just a few days after he was reported missing to police.First responders were initially called to the building for reports of hazardous materials in the compactor room but no medical assistance was required.Khoa Tran of Toronto was arrested and initially charged with indignity to a human body and obstruction of justice.On Saturday, police charged him with second-degree murder.Habib was completing post-production on his first feature film “Fat Lady Sriracha” at the time of his death.“This is a great loss for the CFC and Canada’s creative community,” the Canadian Film Centre said in a statement on June 20, calling him a gifted storyteller and filmmaker. “Reeyaz will be deeply mis...

Mark Zuckerberg undergoes knee surgery after the Meta CEO got hurt during martial arts training

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:09:52 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Zuckerberg’s latest martial arts sparring session sent him to the operating table.The Meta Platforms CEO and mixed martial arts enthusiast posted on social media Friday that he tore one of his anterior cruciate ligaments, or ACLs, while training for a fight early next year.A photo he posted on Instagram shows the tech billionaire lying in a hospital bed with his left knee elevated, bandaged and fit with a brace.“Tore my ACL sparring and just got out of surgery to replace it,” Zuckerberg posted on Instagram. “Grateful for the doctors and team taking care of me. I was training for a competitive MMA fight early next year, but now that’s delayed a bit. Still looking forward to doing it after I recover. Thanks to everyone for the love and support.”Menlo Park, California-based Meta did not immediately return an email seeking comment Saturday.Zuckerberg, who in May completed his first jiu jitsu tournament, has previously posted updates on his martial arts trai...

Bears activate Braxton Jones, waive Kramer ahead of Saints matchup

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:09:52 GMT

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears have activated offensive tackle Braxton Jones from injured reserve and waived center Doug Kramer, according to a press release from the team Saturday.Jones is set to return to action after being out since a neck injury sustained during the Bears' week 2 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Report: Bears ink Montez Sweat to massive extension In a follow up move, Chicago also flexed linebacker Micah Baskerville to the active roster from the practice squad.The Bears take on the New Orleans Saints at the Caesars Superdome in Louisiana starting at noon on Sunday.

'Fireball' spotted flying through sky in central Kentucky

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:09:52 GMT

WINCHESTER, Ky. (FOX 56) — If you were outside in central Kentucky on Friday morning, chances are you may have noticed something strange in the sky.Christy Arnold was in Winchester, Kentucky at 7:30 a.m. when she noticed something unusual flying through the sky. Rewatching ‘Gilmore Girls’ for fall? Here’s why it’s the perfect autumn show "Fireball" seen in Winchester Friday morning (Christy Arnold)"Fireball" seen in Winchester Friday morning (Christy Arnold)“I pulled up to the stop light; of all things, I just happened to look up and see that,” Arnold said. “Looking at it, it just seemed so far out in the sky, and compared to the airplanes, it wasn't an airplane. In comparison to the airplanes flying around it, it wasn't moving.”Arnold said it was suspended in the sky for a couple of minutes.“I've thought of everything under the sun, and nobody has a clue as to what it could be, but I took a magnificent photo of it,” she said.LATEST KENTUCKY NEWS After a quick social media post, i...

Downtown Austin Alliance launches survey for store operators

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:09:52 GMT

Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN Live’s top morning headlines for Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, the Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA) said it launched a survey for downtown storefront operators.“The results will help the organization better understand the changing downtown climate and identify pain points of ground-floor businesses like restaurants, bars, nightlife venues, and retail stores and services,” the DAA said.The alliance said participating in the survey was anonymous; however, there is an option to receive the findings in the final report and be entered to win a gift card to a downtown business.The deadline for the survey was set for 5 p.m. Nov. 22.DAA said the results from the survey would be published in the January 2024 Downtown Austin Storefront Retail Business Report.

Wild players see a future for neck protection in NHL

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:09:52 GMT

Most NHL players have worn neck protection on the ice at some point in his career, most often while playing in leagues where it’s mandated — such as major junior leagues in Canada — or in international tournaments.Very few wear it now.But in the wake of Adam Johnson’s tragic death during a professional hockey game in England, that is starting to change, and some Wild players said Saturday they’re open to wearing a neck guard.“It’s definitely something I’m starting to think about,” veteran wing Marcus Foligno said after Saturday’s morning skate for a 7 p.m. puck drop against the New York Rangers at Xcel Energy Center.Johnson, a former Minnesota Duluth and Pittsburgh Penguins player, died after a collision during an Elite Hockey League game Oct . 29 in Sheffield, England. His throat was cut by an opponent’s skate in what the team described as a “freak accident.”Wild rookie defenseman Brock Faber said he anticipates neck protection becoming more common after Johnson’s death. The Pengui...

Gophers AD Mark Coyle: “Integrity compromised” by Michigan sign saga

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:09:52 GMT

Gophers Athletics Director Mark Coyle told KFAN on Saturday “the integrity of the game has been compromised” with the Michigan sign-stealing scandal.“The integrity of the game is the most important thing; we talk about it all the time,” Coyle told the radio station during the Gophers’ pregame show. ‘The Big Ten has talked about it for over 100 years of existence. There is no doubt the integrity of the game has been compromised.”Coyle and other Big Ten ADs met with commissioner Tony Petitti on a video call Thursday to discuss issues with the Wolverines that came to light in early October. Big Ten football coaches met with the new commish earlier this week.“I’ve expressed our disappointment,” Coyle said.Coyle said the issue wil go to the COP/C — the Big Ten’s Committee of Presidents and Chancellors. Timing is yet to be determined on if and when Petitt and the COP/C might make a ruling on a potential punishment via the Big Ten’s sportsmanship policy. The NCAA has been condu...

Schenectady Police investigating stabbing

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:09:52 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Police Department stated they are investigating a stabbing that occurred on November 3. Police say they received a call reporting that a man who had suffered stab wounds walked into Rivers Casino just before 7 p.m. on Saturday night. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to police, the stabbing did not occur at the casino itself. The victim was transported to Albany Medical Center to be treated for their injuries. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Schenectady Police Department at (518)382-5200.