Highlands Ranch’s Mallory Swanson suffers torn patella in left knee, putting World Cup aspirations in serious jeopardy

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:04:11 GMT

Highlands Ranch’s Mallory Swanson suffers torn patella in left knee, putting World Cup aspirations in serious jeopardy Mallory Swanson suffered a torn patella in her left knee, U.S. Soccer announced Sunday, and places her World Cup in serious jeopardy.Per U.S. Soccer, Swanson will be replaced by 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson, a rookie with Angel City FC. Meanwhile Swanson returned to Chicago on Sunday for further evaluation.A Highlands Ranch native, Swanson (neé Pugh) had to be carted off in the first half of Saturday’s 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland at Q2 Stadium in Austin Texas. With the FIFA Women’s World Cup three-and-a-half months out, it’s likely she will be forced to miss the tournament which is set to be played in Australia and New Zealand.According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a torn patella take six months to recover fully from, while “many patients report that they required 12 months before they reached all of their goals.”Related ArticlesSoccer | With final games before Women’s World Cup around the corner, Col...

Woman punched in head, robbed near UC Berkeley

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:04:11 GMT

Woman punched in head, robbed near UC Berkeley A woman was beaten and then robbed near the University of California, Berkeley’s campus early Sunday morning, according to authorities.At approximately 1:21 a.m., a woman walking on the 2200 block of Hearst Ave. was punched in the head and then had her purse stolen. The suspect ran away from the area and was wearing a white shirt and black pants, authorities said.Anybody with information about the crime can call Berkeley Police at 510-981-5900.

Seaside police arrest suspected drug dealer in Monterey after overdose death

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:04:11 GMT

Seaside police arrest suspected drug dealer in Monterey after overdose death By Bay City NewsA 31-year-old man was arrested Friday in Monterey for allegedly selling suspected fentanyl that someone overdosed on last month in Seaside, police said.Justin Born was identified by Seaside police as the suspected drug dealer who sold the fentanyl to the man who overdosed, and detectives went Friday to serve an arrest and search warrant for Born at his home on Ocean Avenue in Monterey.During the trip from Seaside to Monterey to serve the warrants, a DUI driver struck a police vehicle and a woman was arrested, Seaside police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | South Africa police say prison escapee arrested in Tanzania Crime and Public Safety | Fremont police investigating Saturday evening shooting Crime and Public Safety | ‘This tragedy was avoidable’: New records show how Hayward police found 8-year-old Sophia’s Mason — but it was already too late Crime and Public Safety | ...

Detienen a tercer adolescente sospechoso de triple homicidio en Florida

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:04:11 GMT

Detienen a tercer adolescente sospechoso de triple homicidio en Florida (CNN) — Un tercer joven sospechoso que era buscado en relación con la reciente muerte a tiros de tres adolescentes en Florida Central fue detenido, según la policía.El Servicio de Alguaciles de EE.UU. “capturó a Tahj Brewton” este sábado con la ayuda de la Oficina del Sheriff del condado de Lake, según una publicación en Facebook de la Oficina del Sheriff del condado de Marion.La oficina del sheriff había ofrecido hasta US$ 10.000 por información que condujera a la captura de Brewton, que había permanecido en libertad y era considerado “armado y peligroso”.La oficina del sheriff dijo que Brewton, de 16 años, “fue arrestado por órdenes de detención en vigor por robo de auto con un arma de fuego, asalto agravado, robo mayor de un vehículo de motor, huida o intento de eludir a un oficial de la ley, y la manipulación de un dispositivo de monitoreo electrónico”. Fue detenido al sur de Groveland, Florida.“Necesitamos su ayuda”: ofrecen una recompe...

Francia: derrumbe de edificio de viviendas deja al menos 5 heridos y 8 desaparecidos

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:04:11 GMT

Francia: derrumbe de edificio de viviendas deja al menos 5 heridos y 8 desaparecidos PARÍS – El derrumbe de un edificio de viviendas en Marsella (sur de Francia) ha dejado cinco heridos de gravedad y al menos ocho personas en paradero desconocido, mientras los servicios de emergencias trabajan aún en el lugar, cuya situación no está aún “estabilizada”, de acuerdo a la Fiscalía.“Ocho personas no responden a las llamadas”, explicó en una rueda de prensa la fiscal de Marsella, Dominique Laurens, que investiga el suceso catalogado, por el momento, como expediente judicial por “lesiones involuntarias”.El derrumbe, que se produjo en torno a las 12:40 a.m. (23.40 GMT), afectó también a los edificios colindantes. Sospechoso de tiroteo en París dijo que quería matar a migrantes y luego suicidarse Lanzan cuenta regresiva de 500 días para los Juegos Olímpicos 2024 en París Las ocho personas desaparecidas eran habitantes del edificio afectado, pero a la lista se podría unir un posible...

Liverpool fights back to earn 2-2 draw with Arsenal

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:04:11 GMT

Liverpool fights back to earn 2-2 draw with Arsenal LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Roberto Firmino scored an 87th-minute equalizer to put a dent in Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge and earn a 2-2 draw for Liverpool on Sunday. The Brazilian forward rose at the far post to complete a rousing comeback from the Merseyside club after Arsenal had raced to a two-goal lead at Anfield. Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus had put the league leaders in control. But Mohamed Salah reduced the deficit before halftime and then missed a penalty after the break. With Arsenal looking set to extend its lead at the top to eight points over Manchester City, Firmino struck what could be a decisive goal in the title race. It had all been going so well for the visitors, with Martinelli firing them ahead in the eighth minute when capitalizing on a mistake from Virgil van Dijk. The forward raced through on goal after Van Dijk’s attempted clearance fell straight into his path and slipped a low shot past Alisson. Arsenal went 2-0 ahead in the 28th thr...

Haslem plays, scores in final regular-season game with Heat

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:04:11 GMT

Haslem plays, scores in final regular-season game with Heat MIAMI (AP) — Udonis Haslem got a surprise before his final game: a rocking chair, courtesy of his teammates.Haslem played Sunday in his final regular-season game, coming in as a reserve in Miami’s matchup against Orlando. But first, flanked by his family, he addressed the crowd, thanking the fans in his hometown for supporting him for two decades.“Whether I was starting, whether I was the first guy off the bench or whether I didn’t play at all, you guys always had my back and showed love,” Haslem said. “For me, that’s priceless. That’s beautiful. And that’s why it made it all so easy, just to sacrifice everything.”And when he was done, Heat center Bam Adebayo went out to interrupt the proceedings — and give Haslem his gift, a Heat-themed rocking chair.“There you go man, take your seat,” Adebayo said. Haslem eventually complied.The big moment of Haslem actually checking in — an ovation began to build as soon as he headed to the scorer’s table...

Referees body to review clash between official and Robertson

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:04:11 GMT

Referees body to review clash between official and Robertson LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The body in charge of professional referees said it will review a clash between Andy Robertson and assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis during Liverpool’s game against Arsenal on Sunday. Video replays appeared to show Hatzidakis raise his arm when colliding with the Liverpool defender around the end of the first half of the Premier League game at Anfield. In a statement, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) confirmed it would look into the matter. “PGMOL is aware of an incident involving assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis and Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson at halftime during the Liverpool v Arsenal fixture at Anfield,” it said. “We will review the matter in full once the game has concluded.”___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Death investigation shutters train to and from DIA on Sunday

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:04:11 GMT

Death investigation shutters train to and from DIA on Sunday DENVER (KDVR) -- Service on the RTD A Line from Union Station to the Denver International Airport was interrupted Sunday afternoon for police activity related to a death investigation.Denver police said the investigation was on the RTD A Line at Smith Road and North Monaco Street Parkway.The identity of the deceased will be released by the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner.Shuttle buses are replacing both eastbound and westbound routes while the line is closed, according to the RTD website.

Oh Yeah! ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is a smash hit

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:04:11 GMT

Oh Yeah! ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is a smash hit Audiences said let’s go to the movie theater for ” The Super Mario Bros. Movie ” this weekend.The animated offering from Universal and Illumination powered up with $204.6 million in its first five days in 4,343 North American theaters, including $146.4 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates on Sunday.With an estimated $173 million in international earnings and a global total of $377 million, “Mario” broke records for video game adaptations (passing “Warcraft’s” $210 million) and animated films (“Frozen 2’s” $358 million).Its global total makes it the biggest opening of 2023 and the second biggest three-day domestic animated opening (behind “Finding Dory”). It’s also a record for Illumination, the animation shop behind successful franchises like “Minions,” which has made over $5 billion from its 13 films.“This partnership between Nintendo and Illumination is just inc...