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For Nigeria’s Super Falcons, a narrow Women’s World Cup exit is the start of a journey, not the end

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:17:18 GMT

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Chiamaka Nnadozie’s Nigeria lineup had two chances hit the crossbar in a scoreless draw, and only missed out on the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals after losing a penalty shootout against England.By taking the European champions right to the wire, the Super Falcons proved, once again, that rankings are less important than respect for rival teams under the tournament’s expanded 32-team format.In the group stage, Nigeria held Olympic champion Canada to a 0-0 draw, upset co-host Australia 3-2 and advanced to the knockout stage after a 0-0 draw with Ireland. A late red card for England forward Lauren James for stomping on Nigeria defender Michelle Alozie took the focus off two tight halves of football on Monday night that could have gone either way. Ashleigh Plumptre’s left-foot strike cannoned into the crossbar in the 17th minute and her right-foot shot, moments after the ball rebounded, forced a diving save from England goalkeeper Mary Earps. Uchenna K...

Andrew Vaughn homers as Chicago White Sox beat New York Yankees 5-1

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:17:18 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Andrew Vaughn hit a two-run homer and made a terrific run-saving play at first base, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 5-1 on Monday night for their third consecutive victory.Luis Robert Jr. added a two-run double in Chicago’s three-run eighth, helping the White Sox break it open. Andrew Benintendi drove in Trayce Thompson with a sacrifice fly.Chicago shortstop Tim Anderson went 0 for 2 with two strikeouts in his first action since he was suspended for six games for his role in a fight with Cleveland slugger José Ramírez on Saturday. Anderson, who departed because of a bruised left forearm, is appealing the punishment.White Sox manager Pedro Grifol served his one-game suspension on Monday night.The Yankees went 1 for 12 with runners in scoring position and left 13 runners on base. They lost for the third time in four games.It was the first time since April 2016 that New York stranded 12 or more in consecutive games. It went 3 for 12 with ru...

A step too far. Lauren James shown a red card in England’s Women’s World Cup win over Nigeria

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:17:18 GMT

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — One wrong step cost Lauren James any chance of playing in the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals, and very easily could have ended England’s progress in the tournament.The 21-year-old forward was shown a red card for violent conduct late in regulation time on Monday in a tense round-of-16 game against Nigeria, leaving England in a 10-on-11 scenario for more than a half-hour before it ended 0-0 after extra time.Rachel Daly was one of the successful penalty takers as European champion England won the shootout 4-2 to secure a spot in the next round, and later put an arm around James to console her young teammate.The extraordinary ejection happened after James lost possession in a contest with defender Michelle Alozie in the 84th minute. After losing her balance and falling on top of Alozie, James pushed herself up and then stepped on the Nigeria defender with the studs of her right boot.“She’s disappointed. She’s upset. She’s a young player and I thi...

Drivers are now required to move over for these cars

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:17:18 GMT

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect speed limits when passing stopped vehicles if moving over isn't possible.DENVER (KDVR) -- If you've ever driven on Colorado roads, you have probably seen the signs that tell you to move over or slow down for emergency and maintenance vehicles, or for trucks putting on chains. Renters will have a few extra rights starting in August Well, starting Aug. 7, the law expands. You'll be required to move over and slow down for any vehicle with its hazard lights on.The new change is because HB 23-1123, which passed with bipartisan support in March and was signed into law soon after, will go into effect.What is the move over, slow down law?Essentially, when you see a vehicle on the side of the road that the law applies to, you have to move over so there's one lane of buffer between you and the vehicle. Minimum age to buy a gun in Colorado will increase to 21 soon If you can't, you need to slow down to 25 mph or less if the speed limit ...

Ben Kingsley crafts his own fable for ‘Jules’

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:17:18 GMT

The little alien in “Jules” parks its spaceship in the backyard of the aged, quiet Milton (Ben Kingsley).Surprisingly human-like — imagine a rope dancer in Cirque du Soleil – it’s a benign presence.  At least at first.For Kingsley, 79, retiree Milton may be slipping into Alzheimer’s.  He’s certainly the flipside of the actor’s flamboyantly eccentric Salvador Dali last spring. “I loved portraying Salvador Dali who was exhausting and exhilarating at the same time,” the Oscar winner began in a Zoom interview prior to the current actors’ strike.“Milton is the opposite of Dali — the invisible man who’s neither seen nor heard. A man of very little significance. A man who can stand up and speak to the council but can only get their intention by saying something extraordinary. And even then they don’t believe him! They think he’s delusional.“So it was a tremendous leap from one trapeze to another. But also a leap away from myself into Milton. Because actors ten...

Jeimer Candelario has been ‘a real seamless fit so far’ with a Chicago Cubs offense that was rolling before his addition

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:17:18 GMT

The Chicago Cubs didn’t bring in infielder Jeimer Candelario to jump-start the offense.The Cubs, who began a six-game trip Monday against the New York Mets at Citi Field, already had the best run-producing offense since the All-Star break when they acquired Candelario last week from the Washington Nationals. His addition has made the lineup deeper with a tough, switch-hitting out.Candelario has been able to play without the expectation of needing to help get the Cubs offense on track.“It’s definitely taken (away) any pressure of he’s got to be the savior of the offense coming in and where he’s fit in the lineup,” manager David Ross said Monday. “Also his personality, the way he goes about his business, has been really evident from the time I knew him and his journey through his career and just fitting in nicely.“He’s been a really nice addition and it seems like a real seamless fit so far.”Candelario hit in the No. 6 spot M...

Column: Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf dons blinders as the Chicago White Sox season sinks into the abyss

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:17:18 GMT

Chicago White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf stood by the home dugout with a lit cigar in hand before Monday night’s 5-1 victory against the New York Yankees, brazenly violating the stadium’s no-smoking ordinance as he spoke with friends.A small group of reporters followed Reinsdorf to see if he would discuss the dumpster fire his team has become, knowing full well his policy of not speaking to the media.“Got a second?” I asked.“No,” Reinsdorf harrumphed as he walked past without glancing up.No one harrumphs quite like “The Chairman,” who has had plenty of practice the last two years thanks to underachieving performances by the Sox and Bulls.These are trying times for Reinsdorf, executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn, the triumvirate in charge of a team that has begun to resemble Wile E. Coyote in the Roadrunner cartoons. The Sox are falling off a cliff, with a few sticks of dynamite strapped onto their backs...

Frates: Hybrid work vital to disabled community & caregivers

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:17:18 GMT

As we gather to commemorate Ice Bucket Challenge Month and celebrate the legacy of my late husband, Ice Bucket Challenge co-founder Pete Frates, we will continue to fight for a cure for ALS while also working to protect the rights of patients and their caregivers.Since the COVID-19 public health emergency officially ended in May, many companies are trying to force march their employees back to the office. I remember how difficult it was for our family to care for my husband without the flexibility of working from home.Working from home for employees with caregiving responsibilities allows a much better quality of life for themselves and their families. The life of a caregiver is often a demanding one, which could be made just a little less stressful by allowing these employees to work from their homes near their loved ones.Having been a caregiver to a spouse for nearly 10 years, I cannot imagine how I would have managed my husband’s care while working outside my home. Not only...

Gallery: Pablo Reyes hits a walk off grand slam to win game against Royals in the 9th

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:17:18 GMT

Pablo Reyes #19 of the Boston Red Sox hit a grand slam walk off home run to win 6-2 during the ninth inning of the MLB game against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park o

Dear Abby: Hubby wants a motorcycle, wife worries

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:17:18 GMT

Dear Abby: My husband and I have three children, and I feel really lucky to be able to stay home with them. I appreciate how hard my husband works so that I can do this. Our kids are young, so we are in a somewhat tedious season of life, without a lot of rest. But it’s just a season, and it’s already going by so fast.Recently, my husband became interested in motorcycles and bought a nice vintage one. I was fine with it because he rides it only in our neighborhood, and it isn’t very fast. I understand he needs an outlet and I want him to have a hobby, but I wish it wasn’t motorcycles.He now wants to buy a “real” motorcycle he can ride on the highway. I think motorcycles are dangerous, and I would be absolutely devastated if anything happened to my husband. I shared my feelings with him, and he said he would hold off on buying another one right now. But he often watches videos of motorcycles, and I feel bad for squashing his dream. Am I overreacting...