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Bryce Harper makes impression at first, but Phillies fall to Guardians 6-5 to end AL streak

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:11:53 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Bryce Harper enjoyed feeling the soft infield dirt under his cleats.The floor of the camera well wasn’t as welcomed.Harper made a stunning catch in foul territory in his first career start at first base, but the Cleveland Guardians ended Philadelphia’s interleague winning streak at 12 games by edging the Phillies 6-5 on Friday night.The Phillies moved Harper, a two-time MVP and normally an outfielder, to first base ahead of the trade deadline to see if he could handle the position. Harper wasted no time in showing he’s more than capable.“He looked pretty comfortable,” Phillies manager Rob Thomsen said. “He didn’t look out of place.”In the third inning, Harper ran into foul territory and snagged Amed Rosario’s foul pop before tumbling into an empty photographer’s pit — a moment Thomsen joked made his heart skip and likely drew gasps from Phillies fans everywhere.“I feel fine,” said Harper, who had a red welt on his lower back. “I t...

Sophia Smith scores twice for US in in 3-0 victory over Vietnam to open the Women’s World Cup

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:11:53 GMT

United States' Sophia Smith, right, celebrates with United States' Crystal Dunn after scoring her side's 2nd goal during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, July 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga)(AP/Andrew Cornaga) United States' Sophia Smith, right, celebrates with United States' Crystal Dunn after scoring her side's 2nd goal during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, July 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga)(AP/Andrew Cornaga) AUKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Sophia Smith scored twice for the United States in the opening half and t...

Soldier killed, 5 others hurt in vehicle crash at Fort Bliss, Texas

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:11:53 GMT

FORT BLISS, Texas (AP) — A tactical vehicle crashed Friday at Fort Bliss in Texas, killing a soldier and injuring five others, the base reported.The accident took place at about 9:30 a.m. in a base training area, authorities said.The name of the dead soldier, the conditions of the injured and details of the accident weren’t immediately released.“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Soldier’s family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time,” Maj. Gen. James P. Isenhower III, senior commander of Fort Bliss and commander of the 1st Armored Division, said in a statement.Fort Bliss is home to the 1st Armored Division.The cause of the accident is under investigation. Source

Women’s World Cup Glance

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:11:53 GMT

AGPWDLGFGAPtsSwitzerland1100203New Zealand1100103Norway1001010Philippines1001020AThursday, July 20New Zealand 1, Norway 0Friday, July 21Philippines 0, Switzerland 2Tuesday, July 25New Zealand vs. Philippines, 0530 GMTSwitzerland vs. Norway, 0800 GMTSunday, July 30Switzerland vs. New Zealand, 0700 GMTNorway vs. Philippines, 0700 GMTBGPWDLGFGAPtsAustralia1100103Canada1010001Nigeria1010001Ireland1001010BThursday, July 20Australia 1, Ireland 0Friday, July 21Nigeria 0, Canada 0Wednesday, July 26Canada vs. Ireland, 1200 GMTThursday, July 27Australia vs. Nigeria, 1000 GMTMonday, July 31Canada vs. Australia, 1000 GMTIreland vs. Nigeria, 1000 GMTCGPWDLGFGAPtsSpain1100303Japan0000000Zambia0000000Costa Rica1001030CFriday, July 21Spain 3, Costa Rica 0Saturday, July 22Zambia vs. Japan, 0700 GMTWednesday, July 26Japan vs. Costa Rica, 0500 GMTSpain vs. Zambia, 0730 GMTMonday, July 31Japan vs. Spain, 0700 GMTCosta Rica vs. Zambia, 0700 GMTEGPWDLGFGAPtsUnited States1100303Netherlands0000000Portugal0...

United States 3, Vietnam 0

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:11:53 GMT

Vietnam00—0United States21—3First Half_1, United States, Smith, (Morgan), 14th minute; 2, United States, Smith, 45th+7.Second Half_3, United States, Horan, (Smith), 77th.Goalies_Vietnam, Thi Kim Thanh Tran, Dao Thị Kieu Oanh, Thi Hang Khong; United States, Alyssa Naeher, Aubrey Kingsbury, Casey Murphy.Yellow Cards_Horan, United States, 56th; Nhu, Vietnam, 76th.Referee_Bouchra Karboubi. Assistant Referees_Jermoumi Fatiha, Soukaina Hamdi, Juan Martinez Munuera. 4th Official_Ivana Martincic.A_41,107.___Source

Recognize this vehicle allegedly involved in a hit-and-run?

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:11:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police are searching for a car involved in an alleged hit-and-run that seriously injured an older woman in Sterling on Friday.The Colorado Bureau of Investigation issued a Medina Alert for a late 1990s, early 2000s gold, gray or silver sedan without a license plate. 1 person taken to hospital after house fire in Country Club neighborhood The alert said there is significant damage to the front and front left of the vehicle. The alert said the incident happened at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the Family Food Mart located at 217 S. 3rd Ave. The woman injured in the crash sustained life-threatening injuries. The car was last seen southbound on S. 2nd Avenue from Hamilton Street, the alert said. If you have any information on the car or driver, call 911 or the Sterling Police Department at 970-522-3512.

Adams County deputy accused of DUI after driving through cemetery fence

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:11:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- An Adams County deputy is facing a DUI charge after state troopers said he crashed his car into a cemetery.Brett Gurley has been placed on restricted duty working in the county jail after the patrol deputy was arrested on suspicion of DUI on July 11. Larimer County deputy involved in traffic stop that lead to death, found not criminally responsible He allegedly caused damage to the fence of a cemetery in the small town of Byers on the Eastern Plains.Colorado State Patrol arrested Gurley on suspicion of DUI after driving through the fence and damaging a headstone, CSP said.

Police find at least 14 stolen birds in Doral, arrest man on burglary and grand theft charges; owners reunited with pets

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:11:53 GMT

It was an emotional reunion for several South Florida bird owners after police made a big bust in Doral and found their beloved pets.Miami-Dade Police on Friday confirmed they have located at least 14 birds that were stolen from the Southwest Miami-Dade area.One of the birds belongs to a family of four. Family member Natascha Cortes broke down in tears upon seeing her white bird in a cage.Eduardo Munoz, one of the white bird’s owners, was at a loss for words.“I can’t express how I feel. It’s a relief,” he said.Cortes said their other bird of more than 20 years is still missing.“Even though we don’t have the other one, our 22-year-old, we’re still having the hope that he’s coming back,” she said. Alexander Montano’s two birds were among those that were found.Montano said he couldn’t believe it.“They’re part of the family. We respect them, we treat them like family,” he said. “I saw those b...

‘You feel so violated’: NW Miami-Dade homeowner speaks out after thief steals family’s WaveRunner

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:11:53 GMT

A South Florida homeowner said her sense of security has been taken away by a thief who broke into her home in broad daylight and took off with her family’s personal watercraft.Surveillance video captured the perpetrator entering Lucia Garcia’s home in Northwest Miami-Dade, Friday morning.“[It happened at] 9:27, 9:28 in the morning,” she said.The masked subject had the nerve to break the lock on the fence around Garcia’s home.“With a chain, a lock that you have to put a digit,” she said. “You feel so violated, you know, in your home, ugh, yeah.”The thief took what was Garcia’s outlet for family fun on the water: their WaveRunner.“My daughter, the little one, she loves it, actually. She loves it more than the big one,” she said.The security footage captured the thief rolling out the Yamaha 2019 model to the street.The Garcias believe he drove off with it using a white pickup truck.“I haven’t even been...

Celebrities and fans travel from all over to watch Lionel Messi’s MLS debut with Inter Miami

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:11:53 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Kingston Peel, 11, and his 9-year-old brother, Wynn, got woken up early Friday at their home in the Bahamas. Their mother had a surprise for them.In only a few hours, they’d fly to South Florida to see superstar Lionel Messi make his Major League Soccer debut with Inter Miami.“We’re here to see Messi,” Kingston and Wynn said in unison. They arrived at DRV PNK Stadium hours before Inter Miami’s match against Mexican club Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup.And on Friday night, Messi gave an unforgettable thrill to fans young and old who witnessed his first game, converting a free kick from about 25 yards in the 94th minute to give his new team a 2-1 victory.Troves of fans, some from as far away as Ecuador and Messi’s native Argentina, bounced around the outskirts of the stadium ahead of Messi’s debut. Some, like Kingston and Wynn, wore black-and-pink Inter Miami jerseys with Messi’s No. 10 on the back. Others wore the 36-year-...