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Italy beats Slovenia to reach Billie Jean King Cup final

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:40 GMT

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Italy reached its first final of the Billie Jean King Cup in a decade on Saturday after beating Slovenia. It will face either Canada or the Czech Republic on Sunday. Martina Trevisan beat Kaja Juvan 7-6, 6-3 in the opening singles match after breaking her opponent three times. Jasmine Paolini gave the Italians an insurmountable 2-0 lead after seeing off Tamara Zidansek 6-2, 4-6, 6-3.Four-time champion Italy last reached the final in 2013.Slovenia was playing its first semifinal at the competition.___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennisSource

England bows out of World Cup with a 93-run win over Pakistan. Australia beats Bangladesh

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:40 GMT

KOLKATA, India (AP) — England bowed out of the Cricket World Cup with a 93-run consolation win over Pakistan on Saturday, and Mitchell Marsh recorded his career-best ODI score as semifinal-bound Australia beat Bangladesh by eight wickets.England finished seventh in the 10-team table with three victories from nine games in its disappointing campaign to defend the title it won at home in 2019, but it did manage to qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy.Ben Stokes’ 76-ball 84 formed the foundation of England’s strong total of 337-9 as Pakistan’s slim hopes of overtaking New Zealand on net run-rate for a place in the semifinal effectively ended once Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bat.Left-arm fast bowler David Willey claimed 3-56 in 10 overs in his last one-day international to leave with 100 ODI wickets as Pakistan was bowled out for 244 with another timid batting display by its top-order batters.The last-wicket pair of Haris Rauf, who made 35, and Mohammad Wasim (16 not out) n...

Michigan will be without coach Jim Harbaugh against No. 9 Penn State after no ruling to lift ban

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:40 GMT

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — No. 2 Michigan will be without coach Jim Harbaugh on Saturday against No. 9 Penn State, after a judge did not issue a ruling on the school’s attempt to at least temporarily lift the Big Ten’s penalty against the Wolverines for a sign-stealing scheme.Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said 90 minutes before kickoff that Harbaugh would not be at Beaver Stadium with the team and a hearing in the school’s lawsuit challenging the Big Ten’s punishment of Harbaugh was scheduled for Nov. 17.“We look forward to presenting our case next week where we intend to demonstrate that the Big Ten has not acted legally or fairly,” Michigan said in a statement.On Friday, hours after the Big Ten banned Harbaugh from coaching the rest of the Wolverines’ final regular-season games as punishment for an in-person-scouting and sign-stealing operation, the coach and his alma mater filed a request for a temporary restraining order against the Big Ten...

Aube-Kubel, Malenstyn and Kuznetsov lead Capitals to 4-2 win over Devils

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:40 GMT

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Beck Malenstyn scored 15 seconds apart in the first period, and Evgeny Kuznetsov had two goals as the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Friday night.Tom Wilson had two assists and Charlie Lindgren made 24 saves as Washington won for the fifth time in seven games 5-1-1.“It was a gritty one tonight,” Lindgren said. “You’ve got to credit New Jersey because that’s a really good fast skilled team. We knew they weren’t going to go away easy. They certainly didn’t. So this one feels really good. “Timo Meier and Dawson Mercer scored for New Jersey, which lost for the third time in four games. Vitek Vanecek gave up two goals on five shots before he was replaced by Akira Schmid midway through the first period. “We have to get back to work. That will translate into wins,” said Schmid, who finished with 18 saves. Aube-Kubel, recalled from AHL Hershey earlier Friday to make his season debut, got the Capi...

Where can you watch the Veterans Day F-16 flyovers in Colorado?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Colorado National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcons will conduct flyovers for a number of Veterans Day community events across the state on Saturday.The flyovers were scheduled to happen between 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.The U.S. Air Force has approved flyovers over several cities:LovelandWellingtonGreeleyCastle RockGrand JunctionDurangoFlyovers are a tradition for patriotic holiday observances and show dedication and support to the community, state and nation. They also serve to showcase the airpower of the U.S. Air Force, according to the Colorado National Guard.“These flyovers are to recognize and show our gratitude to the men and women who faithfully served our nation,” 140th Wing Commander U.S. Air Force Col. Jeremiah Tucker said.The Colorado National Guard is also celebrating 100 years of military aviation in the state.

How a march against antisemitism became a headache for Macron

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:40 GMT

PARIS — The march against antisemitism planned for Sunday in the French capital was meant to mark unity in the face of a surge of antisemitic offenses in France. But instead it has spotlighted political divisions and turned into a quandary for President Emmanuel Macron.After several days of hesitation, Macron said on Saturday that he would not be joining the rally but would be there “in heart and in spirit.”“I’ve never been to a protest on any topic,” Macron said on the sidelines of Remembrance Day commemorations. “My role … is to take decisions, say the right words when needed and act.”The French president had been under pressure to join the cross-party demonstration against antisemitism, and press reports indicated he was considering attending. But for Macron, that would have meant walking in the same crowd as far-right leader Marine Le Pen and National Rally President Jordan Bardella, both of whom have confirmed they would attend Su...

Saints receiver Michael Thomas arrested after confrontation with construction worker

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:40 GMT

KENNER, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas is facing simple battery and criminal mischief charges following a confrontation with a construction worker, police said Saturday.Thomas, 30, was arrested without incident Friday night, was cooperative with investigators and was released later that night, Kenner police Lt. Mark McCormick said.Thomas, a two-time All-Pro in 2018 and 2019, is expected to travel to Minnesota and be in the lineup when the Saints play the Vikings on Sunday, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because the team has not publicly discussed Thomas’ status for the game.A statement released by the Saints said the team is “aware of the incident and we are gathering information.”It was not immediately clear if Thomas has retained an attorney who could comment on his behalf.Police say the incident occured in front of a home under construction near Thomas’...

Suspect wanted in arson investigation in Riverdale

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:40 GMT

Toronto police are asking for the public’s assistance identifying a suspect wanted in an arson investigation.On Nov. 2 at approximately 4:30 a.m. police responded to a call for arson in the Broadview Avenue and Montcrest Boulevard area.The suspect reportedly set a utility shed on fire, though the fire was put out without injury or damage.The male suspect is described as having long brown hair, wearing a black winter jacket with a white zipper and cuffs, grey pants, black boots, and carrying a black backpack.Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

Texas police officer and suspect killed in a shooting; two other people were found dead

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:40 GMT

A Texas police officer was killed early Saturday in a shooting that left the shooter dead, a second officer wounded, authorities said. Two other people were later found dead inside a home in Austin, according to interim Police Chief Robin Henderson. An emotional Henderson, who paused often during a news conference and appeared to be choking back tears, said officers were called to the home shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday by a woman screaming that she was being stabbed. One person escaped the home before officers arrived, Henderson said, and told police the man in the home was armed with a knife.Police then tried to enter the home and were met with gunfire, but did not return fire, retreated and called for a SWAT team, said Henderson, who did not take questions and was surrounded by about 10 other officers during her comments.“SWAT officers arrived on scene and forced entry into the residence … to rescue the victims,” Henderson said. “As SWAT officers entered the suspect immedia...

Woman dead after building fire in Brighton Park: CFD

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:25:40 GMT

CHICAGO -- A woman is dead and an elderly man is in critical condition after a fire in an apartment building in Brighton Park Friday night, fire department said.According to police, the 32-year-old woman was discovered unresponsive and was pronounced dead on the scene after officers and CFD responded to a fire in a three flat building in the 3200 block of West 38th Place around 7:57 p.m. Arson investigation underway after woman injured in fire on CTA train A 69-year-old man was transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition. There are no other injuries reported and the cause of the fire is still unknown at this time.