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Orlando City’s 2-1 win snaps Philadelphia’s home win streak

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:01:28 GMT

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Martin Ojeda had a goal and an assist and Orlando City snapped Philadelphia’s 13-match winning streak at home with a 2-1 victory on Saturday.Philadelphia’s home winning streak, which included playoff games, was the longest in MLS since San Jose won a record 14 straight from 2001-02. The Union were unbeaten at Subaru Park in 24 regular-season matches. Their last loss at home was on Sept. 3, 2021.Orlando (2-1-2) downed the Red Bulls in the season opener but hadn’t won since.The Lions went up 2-0 early on Ojeda’s goal in the second minute and Ivan Angulo’s goal in the ninth. It was the first time a team had scored two or more goals at Philadelphia since May, 2021.The Union (2-3-0) cut the lead in half with Andres Perea’s goal in the 17th minute.Heavy rain fell at times in the second half and the match got chippy late. Philadelphia’s Kai Wagner and Joaquin Torres were handed yellow cards in the 88th minute. ___More AP soccer:...

Police investigating homicide in Englewood

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:01:28 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) -- The Englewood Police Department is investigating a homicide Saturday night.The investigation is located in the area of W. Floyd Avenue and S. Inca Street, police said. No suspect information has been released by police. This is a breaking story and updates will be posted as received.

Biden’s pick to lead FAA withdraws amid shaky Senate support

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:01:28 GMT

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden’s choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration has withdrawn his nomination, a setback for the administration that comes after Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington appeared to lack enough support in the closely divided Senate.Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg confirmed Washington’s withdrawal in a tweet Saturday night, calling him “an excellent nominee” and blaming undeserved and partisan attacks.Republicans were united in opposition to Washington, calling him unqualified because of limited aviation experience. Democrats and allied independents still might have pushed the nomination through, but key senators on their side balked at supporting Biden’s pick.Washington’s fate appeared settled when Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., abruptly called off a scheduled vote last Wednesday — a sign that she lacked enough votes to move the nomination out of committee. She said some senators wanted more ...

Winderman’s view: Heat utterly defenseless at the worst possible time

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:01:28 GMT

Observations and other notes of interest from Saturday night’s 129-100 loss to the Brooklyn Nets:– For weeks, since the All-Star break, the Heat have been skating by on their offense.– But in the playoffs (or play-in) more will be needed on the other side of the ball.– Because against an opponent that moves the ball, slow-footed is not the best footing.– So an expiration date on Kevin Love as the starting power forward?– Getting back to Caleb Martin?– At times Saturday, the Heat defense was atrocious.– With all the Nets needing to do was move that ball.– Yes, size helps against offensive rebounding.– And that was a struggle Saturday, too.– But a move has to be made with the defense.– Saturday’s third quarter said it all.– There was no there there.– Two words not often heard about the Heat: defensively inept.– Lately, the words have been hard to avoid.– Even when masked by winning.&#...

Mets send top prospects Brett Baty and Mark Vientos down to Triple-A, but ‘they’re a phone call away’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:01:28 GMT

PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets came into camp with a lineup full of veterans and top prospects trying to take away a few of their jobs. Brett Baty and Mark Vientos made some excellent cases for inclusion on the Opening Day roster, but they were optioned to Triple-A on Saturday night, following the Mets’ penultimate Grapefruit League game of the spring.The decision to send the two corner infield prospects to the minor leagues to begin the 2023 season came down to experience. Although they made great strides during spring training, ultimately, the Mets decided that it would be best to give them more experience with Triple-A Syracuse. The Mets want to see how they handle certain situations and while they’ve both improved defensively, they want the duo to continue to refine that defense. The need to play every day in order to continue to improve.“They’re a phone call away should something come up,” Mets general manager Billy Eppler said. “They don...

Thousand of Ontarians without power after windstorm

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:01:28 GMT

Hydro One says tens of thousands of its customers have lost power after strong winds tore across most of southern Ontario on Saturday.The utility says more than 21,000 customers are without power as of 10:30 p.m.The outages stretch from just outside Ottawa to Pembroke, Parry Sound and Kingston and are scattered across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area to parts of Niagara and westward to just outside Windsor.The utility says the majority of the outages will be restored overnight.Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for areas including Kingston, Prince Edward, Niagara, Hamilton, London, Middlesex, Chatham-Kent and Windsor.The federal agency says affected areas will experience strong southwesterly winds gusting up to 90 or 100 km/h beginning Saturday evening.

One dead after stabbing at Keele subway station

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:01:28 GMT

One man has died after a stabbing at Keele subway station on Saturday night.Toronto police located a male victim with critical injuries just before 9:00 p.m. after responding to reports about one person being stabbed. Police confirm the incident took place inside the subway station.Paramedics transported the victim to hospital via an emergency run with critical injuries, but later announced the victim succumbed to the injuries.The suspect fled the scene and an investigation is ongoing. Keele station remains closed and delays are expected.STABBING: (UPDATE)Keele Subway– police o/s– Duty Inspector confirmed the victim succumbed to his injuries, and has been pronounced deceased– incident occurred in the subway station– TTC station will remained closed– expect delays– consider alternate routes#GO662891^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) March 26, 2023

Warmer temps and rain on the horizon ahead of Cubs Opening Day

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:01:28 GMT

Saturday morning consisted of heavy snow at times (N/NW Chicagoland), AM rain to snow elsewhere. NW 15-25, G35 mph. High: 38Saturday night: Mostly cloudy & not as cold. Much less wind. W 5-10 mph. Low: 30Sunday's forecast is looking partly cloudy and milder, except near the lake. NNE 5-10 mph. High: 47 Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here Full forecast details at the WGN Weather CenterExtended outlook calls for rain/snow mix on Monday with highs near 40. Chilly weather continues Tuesday with some early showers and highs in the mid to low 40s. Dry for most of Tue and Wed with some showers returning late Wed night. Soggy but milder for the end of the week with highs in the mid to upper 50s. 

Last WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in Austin ends support for benefitting charities

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:01:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Once this year's World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play wraps up, so will its support for the two charitable organizations it raises money for.The tournament has benefitted First Tee, a golf-based leadership program for kids, for the last 8 years and Dell Children's HERE Campaign, which helps families pay for treatment at Dell Children's Medical Center, since 2020.As KXAN.com reported earlier this month, the tournament's executive director announced the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play would not return to Austin after 2023. 2023 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play to be last in Austin Both beneficiaries say they are grateful to have had the tournament's support for the years that they did.In a statement, executive director of the Dell Children's Foundation Susan Hewlitt said the tournament has raised over $1.4 million for the hospital's Blood and Cancer Center."We could not be more thankful for the PGA Tour team, the Dell Technologies team, Austin Count...

Colorado Rapids score late in 2nd half, salvage 1-1 tie with Austin FC

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:01:28 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The winless Colorado Rapids were banging on Austin FC's door for nearly the entire match, and then it finally opened.While still winless, the Rapids salvaged a draw after Kevin Cabral scored in the 85th minute to end the match 1-1 Saturday at Q2 Stadium. MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersColorado outshot Austin FC in total 17-7 and 8-3 with shots on goal. Austin FC did well to keep a second goal from going in as the Rapid's ended the match with 2.1 expected goals, a metric used to predict goals using historical data on goals from similar shots. Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff said he had to "piece together" a back defensive line without a true center back due to Julio Cascante's injury and not having Leo Väisänen available for the match. Väisänen is on international duty with Finland's national team at the Euro qualifiers.Nick Lima and Alex Ring have had ...