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Chelsea halts free fall with win at Bournemouth in EPL

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:57:57 GMT

BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Chelsea snapped a six-game losing streak by beating Bournemouth 3-1 in the English Premier League on Saturday to earn its first points since Frank Lampard returned as interim manager.After first-half goals were traded, defender Benoît Badiashile put visiting Chelsea ahead in the 82nd minute when he redirected Hakim Ziyech’s free kick past goalkeeper Neto. João Félix sealed it from close range four minutes later at Vitality Stadium.Conor Gallagher opened the scoring in the ninth minute when he headed in N’Golo Kanté’s cross. Matias Viña equalized 12 minutes later with a curler inside the far post after a buildup that sliced through Chelsea’s defense.Chelsea was in free fall after four straight league losses and two more in the Champions League quarterfinals — all on Lampard’s watch since the Chelsea great was brought in to see out the season following the firing of Graham Potter.The London club picked up one spot in the standings — moving to 11...

Haaland fires blanks but Man City beats Leeds

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:57:57 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — While Sam Allardyce managed to stop Erling Haaland on Saturday, he could not halt Manchester City’s relentless march toward the English Premier League title. Two first-half goals from Ilkay Gundogan saw the defending champions beat Leeds 2-1 at Etihad Stadium and extend their lead at the top of the table to four points. But the relegation-threatened visitors, in new manager Allardyce’s first game in charge, provided a late scare when substitute Rodrigo struck moments after Gundogan missed from the penalty spot. Ultimately, City extended its unbeaten run to 20 games in all competitions and moved Pep Guardiola closer to a third straight league title. With second-placed Arsenal facing a difficult trip to Newcastle on Sunday, City’s lead could look even more commanding by the end of the weekend. Leeds’ sorry run stands at six games without a win, with the fight for survival becoming more desperate by the week.Gundogan’s goals in t...

De no tener hogar a ganar US$ 5 millones en la Lotería: la historia de una mujer en California

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:57:57 GMT

(CNN) — Una mujer de California, antes sin hogar, fue a un Walmart Supercenter para un cambio de aceite. Al rascar un billete de lotería, su suerte y su vida también cambiaron.Lucia Forseth ganó US$ 5 millones en un juego de Scratchers tras comprar un boleto en la tienda de Pittsburg, a unos 65 kilómetros al este de San Francisco, según anunció este miércoles la Lotería de California.Forseth dijo que cerró los ojos y eligió un billete. Los abrió para descubrir que se había convertido en millonaria al instante. “Nunca piensas que tienes la oportunidad de ganarlo”, dijo Forseth en un comunicado de prensa de la Lotería de California. “Es simplemente aleatorio”.Mujer de Maryland gana la lotería por tercera vez y cita su estrategia ganadoraAl principio, Forseth pensó que sólo había ganado otro billete, “pero lo comprobé y decía que había ganado US$ 5 millones”, dijo.Su victoria en el Scratchers 2023 la convierte en la tercera ganadora del boleto ...

Evenepoel obliterates rivals to win Giro opening time trial

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:57:57 GMT

ORTONA, Italy (AP) — Pre-race favorite Remco Evenepoel stormed to victory in the opening time trial of the Giro d’Italia on Saturday.The world champion will hope to still be wearing the pink jersey when the Giro finishes in Rome on May 28.An impressive ride from Evenepeol saw him obliterate his main rivals over the 19.6-kilometer (12-mile) route from Fossacesia Marina to Ortona in 21 minutes, 18 seconds.The Soudal Quick-Step rider was 22 seconds faster than Filippo Ganna and 29 ahead of João Almeida.“Super happy. It’s the best result we can get for the first day,” Evenepoel said. “I said I needed a time of 21’30” to win and I did 21’18” so I was quite close to my guess. “I felt from the start that I had a good rhythm, always the same gear, the same cadence, so I think I’m just super happy with what I can do.”Primož Roglič, who is considered Evenepoel’s strongest challenger, endured an early blow as he finished 43 seconds behind the Belgian.“It was hard but no...

AC Milan’s Leão injured days before Champions League semi

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:57:57 GMT

MILAN (AP) — AC Milan coach coach Stefano Pioli downplayed an injury to forward Rafael Leão on Saturday, four days before their Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan.Leão limped off in the 11th minute of a 2-0 win against Lazio in Serie A, shortly after pulling up and clutching the top of his right thigh.“If Rafa’s good then that’s better obviously, otherwise we can also do well without him,” Pioli said. “But he seemed calm to me, he was fine, I don’t think it’s serious but we’ll evaluate it tomorrow.“He stopped in time, he was very calm and that gives me good hope.”Leão is a key player for the Rossoneri and has 12 league goals this season.Milan hosts city rival Inter in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday. The return leg is the following Tuesday.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

6 people injured after collapse at Gaylord Rockies resort

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:57:57 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- Six people were injured after a collapse at the Gaylord Rockies resort.AFD said part of the air conditioning equipment fell around 9:50 a.m.Of the six people who were hurt, two were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. How to challenge what you owe in property taxes There at least 50 people in the pool at the time of the collapse, according to AFD.The resort, located at 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd. near Denver International Airport, opened in 2018.The hotel has a partnership with AFD. According to Chief Alec Oughton, there were already firefighters at the resort for training when the collapse happened.

‘Something out of a police state’: Anti-monarchy protesters arrested ahead of King Charles’ coronation

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:57:57 GMT

(CNN) — London’s Metropolitan Police said it made 52 arrests during the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, as the force faces growing scrutiny over its attitude toward anti-monarchy demonstrators.Thousands gathered in central London on Saturday to celebrate the once-in-a-generation occasion. But it also drew demonstrators, with protesters wearing yellow T-shirts booing and shouting “Not My King” throughout the morning.Republic, Britain’s largest anti-monarchy group, told CNN that police — without providing any reason — arrested organizers of the anti-monarchy protest.At around 7 a.m. (2 a.m. ET) police stopped six of Republic’s organizers and told them they were detaining and searching them, Republic director Harry Stratton told CNN at the protest.Graham Smith, the chief executive of Republic, was among those detained, according to a video shared by the Alliance of European Republican Movements.Stratton sai...

King Charles III crowned with regal pomp, cheers and shrugs

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:57:57 GMT

By DANICA KIRKA and JILL LAWLESS (Associated Press)LONDON (AP) — King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony steeped in ancient ritual and brimming with bling at a time when the monarchy is striving to remain relevant in a fractured modern Britain.At a coronation with displays of royal power straight out of the Middle Ages, Charles was presented with an orb, a sword and scepter and had the solid gold, bejeweled St. Edward’s Crown placed atop his head as he sat upon a 700-year-old oak chair.In front of world leaders, foreign royals, dignitaries and a smattering of stars, Charles declared: “I come not to be served but to serve.” Inside the medieval abbey, trumpets sounded, and the congregation of more than 2,000 shouted “God save the king!” Outside, thousands of troops, hundreds of thousands of spectators and scores of protesters converged.It was the culmination of a seven-decade journey for the king from heir to monarc...

New Hampshire teeming with politicians as 2024 race shapes up

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:57:57 GMT

It may seem like it’s some time away here in the Bay State, but for residents of the first-in-the-nation primary state just to our north, it would be impossible to ignore the steady beat of the political war drums through their cities and towns.Despite the year and a half standing between now and the 2024 presidential election — or the most of a year before the party primaries — New Hampshire is already crawling with White House hopefuls, some of whom are already household names in the Granite State.Former President Donald Trump is obviously not unknown to voters north of Boston, where he twice won the state primary, and Salem, N.H., was Trump’s first official campaign stop after announcing his run. The 45th President, who continues to dominate the Republican field, was there again last week for a campaign rally in Manchester and will be there again next week for a town hall-style forum at Saint Anselm College.“Trump to me is clearly taking this seriously and this time he’s got a te...

Coronation Live | King Charles III crowned king

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:57:57 GMT

By SYLVIA HUI and BRIAN MELLEY (Associated Press)LONDON (AP) — The Latest on the coronation of King Charles III:LONDON — London’s police force says officers made a total of 52 arrests on coronation day, with people being detained for alleged offenses including disrupting public order and conspiracy to cause a public nuisance. The Metropolitan Police has come under criticism for the arrests and for being too draconian with peaceful protesters. The police force has said that its tolerance for any disruption would be low, and that it would deal “robustly” with anyone trying to undermine the celebration.Commander Karen Findlay acknowledged the concerns, but defended the force’s actions.“The coronation is a once-in-a-generation event and that is a key consideration in our assessment,” she said. She added that police allowed a protest involving large numbers to go ahead.—More on the coronation of King Charles III:— Full coverage ...