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Reign advance to NWSL semifinal with 1-0 win over Angel City

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:09 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Veronica Latsko scored in the 87th minute to give OL Reign a 1-0 victory over Angel City on Friday night in the opening round of the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs. Phoebe McClernon whipped a cross into the box and Latsko beat her defender to score from close range at Seattle’s Lumen Field, giving the Reign its first playoff victory since 2015.The Reign will head to San Diego to take on the Wave in a semifinal match on Nov. 5.The first half was a defensive battle, as the two teams combined for just five shots — the fewest in any half of a postseason match in NWSL history. The Reign took control in the second half. Latsko had a shot ping off the post, and Megan Rapinoe — playing in her final home game after 11 seasons with the Reign — had a hard shot saved in the 53rd minute.Angel City was held to just one shot in the second half.“It was difficult. I mean, obviously two really well organized teams, two teams in form, couldn’t really break eac...

Phillies’ bullpen fails late again in 6-5 loss to Diamondbacks, tying the NLCS at 2-all

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:09 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Philadelphia spent most of the night taking advantage of Arizona’s moves in a bullpen game, building a three-run lead by the seventh inning.A bullpen meltdown of their own cost the Phillies a chance to take a commanding lead in the NL Championship Series.Craig Kimbrel gave up three runs in the eighth, including two on pinch-hitter Alek Thomas’ tying homer into the Chase Field pool, and the Phillies lost 6-5 to the Diamondbacks on Friday to tie the NLCS at 2-all. “A lot of pitchers look sped up to me,” Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto said. “That’s what happens when you fall behind counts and let baserunners on. The place gets loud, they start feeling the crowd, the atmosphere.”A night after striking out 13 times in a 2-1 defeat, the reigning NL champions appeared to have the Diamondbacks right where they wanted.Kyle Schwarber hit a solo homer and Brandon Marsh added a run-scoring double to tie the game at 2. The Phillies scored two runs on an infield single and er...

San Diego MLS team name, crest, colors unveiled

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:09 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The name, crest and colors of San Diego's new Major League Soccer (MLS) team were unveiled in front of thousands of fans Friday during a presentation at Snapdragon Stadium.San Diego FC will be the name of the professional soccer league's 30th team, officials said in a news release. "When we say San Diego this includes the entire region, including all 18 cities in San Diego County plus the cross border communities in Mexico. San Diego has a rich sporting history, deep talent pool and has long been considered the heart of soccer development in America," the team said.The "FC" in San Diego FC represents "a Football Club" competing on the global stage in the world's game, while the term "Club" symbolizes the club's owners, players, employees, partners, fans and supporters, it was said in the release. The team's colors are Chrome and Azul. Chrome symbolizes "San Diego’s spirit of excellence and cutting edge innovation," while Azul "spotlights San Diego’s deep connection to t...

Israel strikes Gaza after 2 captives freed, and there are signs that aid may soon enter from Egypt

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:09 GMT

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel and Palestinian militants traded fire on Saturday after Hamas released an American woman and her teenage daughter, the first of some 200 captives to be freed after the militant group’s Oct. 7 rampage into Israel. Meanwhile, there were indications that the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza would soon open to allow in humanitarian aid.Israel has sealed off the territory for two weeks, forcing Palestinians to ration food and to drink filthy water from wells. Hospitals say they are running low on medicine and fuel for emergency generators amid a territory-wide blackout.A line of empty flatbed trucks could be seen moving on the Gaza side, perhaps in preparation for bringing in the desperately needed aid. The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem said it had information that Rafah would open later Saturday for foreigners to depart Gaza, but similar previous announcements have proven premature.The release came amid growing expectations of a ground offensive th...

‘Oppenheimer’ fanfare likely to fuel record attendance at New Mexico’s Trinity atomic bomb test site

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:09 GMT

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. (AP) — Thousands of visitors are expected to descend Saturday on the southern New Mexico site where the world’s first atomic bomb was detonated, with officials preparing for a record turnout amid ongoing fanfare surrounding Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film, “ Oppenheimer.”Trinity Site, a designated National Historic Landmark, is usually closed to the public because of its proximity to the impact zone for missiles fired at White Sands Missile Range. But twice a year, in April and October, the site opens to spectators. This may be the first time gaining entry will be like getting a golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. White Sands officials warned online that the wait to enter the gates could be as long as two hours. No more than 5,000 visitors are expected to make it within the window between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.Visitors also are being warned to come prepared as Trinity Site is in a remote area with limited Wi-Fi and no c...

Video shows fleeing driver slam into L.A. County deputy

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:09 GMT

A surveillance camera captured the moment a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy was seriously injured by a fleeing burglary suspect in West Hollywood.The incident unfolded around 4:40 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of San Vicente Boulevard and Cynthia Street. “I was working from my house and I heard the police say stop, and that’s when I came to my window," Alfonso DeLaBarrera told KTLA. “He came speeding and hit him from the left.”The pursuit started when someone witnessed the suspect breaking into a car in West Hollywood. Shortly after, deputies spotted the suspect and followed the 2022 Dodge Challenger to a dead end. Surveillance video shows the driver of a Dodge Challenger hit an L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy on Oct. 19, 2023, in West Hollywood. (Alfonso DeLaBarrera)Thinking they had the driver cornered, deputies exited their patrol unit to go after the suspect. But the driver had other plans and made their escape by ramming into the sheriff's vehicle hitting the deputy.DeLa...

Emotional triumph: How De La Salle honored late coach with a win

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:09 GMT

CONCORD — On the toughest of days for the De La Salle football team, a day of tears and mourning the loss of a beloved assistant coach, head coach Justin Alumbaugh kept his pregame speech simple but on point.“Do a great man the honor of having a great effort and having fun,” Alumbaugh told the players.The Spartans had fun Friday night.Hours after being told in a morning meeting that defensive line coach Steve Jacoby died suddenly on Thursday, De La Salle got a scoop-and-score from one of Jacoby’s guys, senior captain Drew Cunningham, and beat El Cerrito 31-12.When it was over, the Spartans were emotional as they remembered a longtime coach who loved being a part of the storied program.“It was heartbreaking news this morning,” Cunningham said. “It was a very tough process. It was a very long day. But our team, we banded together the entire day. We pushed through it. Everyone knew Coach Jacoby would want us to play this game in his honor. We played for him tonight.”How it unfold...

Firearm discharge brings police to East San Jose home

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:09 GMT

SAN JOSE – Authorities on Friday night were investigating reports of a “firearm discharge” in East San Jose.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Jose cop injured in August shooting released from hospital Crime and Public Safety | Victim, suspect identified in Sunnyvale double shooting Crime and Public Safety | San Jose man charged in fentanyl death of 3-month-old child Crime and Public Safety | Two arrests made in connection to South San Jose armed robbery Crime and Public Safety | Attempted robbery under investigation in Palo Alto A gunshot was reported at 7:55 p.m. in the 1500 block of Flanigan Drive, the San Jose Police Department said in a social media post.Police said a suspect was barricaded inside a home.As of 10:50 p.m., officers were trying to “negotiate a peaceful surrender,” police said.Streets in the surrounding area were closed and police advised people to avoid the area.Check back ...

Warriors waive Rudy Gay, Rodney McGruder following final preseason game

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:09 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors waived forwards Rudy Gay and Rodney McGruder following the team’s final preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, the team announced.The roster stands at 13 players, but Golden State has two weeks from Friday night to add a mandatory 14th player to the roster, according to the CBA. Golden State can still technically re-sign either Gay or McGruder as that 14th guy.Teams are obligated to carry at least 14 players, with a maximum of 15, and can carry 13 for two weeks only twice during the year. Carrying 13 for those two weeks shaves a few dollars off the total luxury tax bill, which the Warriors are projected to be paying well over $167 million.Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors | Warriors take on Spurs top pick Victor Wembanyama in first preseason loss Golden State Warriors | Photos: Good vibes all around at the Golden State Warriors’ open basketball practice at Chase Center Golden St...

Marco Jones pulverizes California as Wolves grit out EBAL victory: ‘Sometimes, you just have to win ugly’

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:44:09 GMT

SAN RAMON – San Ramon Valley’s Marco Jones is listed as a linebacker on the Wolves’ roster, and as a four-star prospect on college recruiting websites.But against Cal High, the 6-foot-4 junior looked like a five-star at running-back, safety and wide receiver too in San Ramon Valley’s 14-0 victory on Friday night, scoring both of SRV’s touchdowns while blanketing the entire field on defense with his athleticism.San Ramon Valley had six days to process its heartbreaking 33-27 loss to De La Salle, a game where SRV authored a 15-point comeback in the final four minutes to put itself in a position to snap De La Salle’s 31-year section winning streak.Jones said it didn’t take long for the team to move on from the loss, and that he was just happy to get ready for the next game.“It feels good to get it out of the way,” Jones said, with quarterback Luke Baker adding, “We knew it was kind of a trap game, and tried to mentally battle through that.”While the normally high-flying offense l...