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Simone Biles’ rival and friend Andrade of Brazil wins gold in vault at Pan American Games

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:32:24 GMT

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — The likely rival for U.S. gymnast Simone Biles in the vault competition at next year’s Paris Olympics extended her winning streak on Tuesday. Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, also a friend of the American star, won an expected gold medal in her favorite event at the Pan American Games.It was the Brazilian’s first gold at the biggest multi-sports event in the Americas, where she is considered among biggest stars competing. Looking effortless in execution, Andrade scored 15.333 in her first vault, a nearly perfect Cheng, which gymnastics manuals describe as one of the toughest to perform.Other competitors, like Dominican Camil Betances, looked shocked after Andrade’s first vault, a feature frequently seen when Biles performs her arts. “That was just phenomenal,” Betances said after the competition. “I was glad just to be there to see it. Rebeca and Simone are up there, I am sure the vault in Paris will be great.”The Brazilian’s second vault...

New Mexico State wins fourth straight game for the first time since 2002

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:32:24 GMT

RUSTON, La. (AP) — Ethan Albertson made a go-ahead field goal with 5:16 remaining and Sone Aupiu recovered a late fumble to help New Mexico State beat Louisiana Tech 27-24 on Tuesday night.New Mexico State (6-3, 4-1) has won four straight games for the first time since 2002. New Mexico State went on a 10-play, 81-yard drive ending on Albertson’s 31-yard field goal to cap the scoring. Star Thomas highlighted the drive with a 40-yard run and Monte Watkins added a 26-yarder.Aupiu caused a fumble by Louisiana Tech quarterback Hank Bachmeier and recovered it with 2:35 left. But New Mexico State’s offense went three-and-out and only managed a 28-yard punt to give the Bulldogs another chance. Louisiana Tech got it to midfield but couldn’t convert its second fourth down of the drive. Thomas finished with 10 carries for 88 yards for New Mexico State. Albertson also made a 47-yard field goal in the second quarter.The Aggies defense had two takeaways in the second half.Bachmeier, who sta...

Maple Leafs deal the Capitals 4th loss in 5 games; Ovechkin scores 823rd career goal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:32:24 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Auston Matthews scored his seventh goal of the season, Joseph Woll made 36 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs handed the Washington Capitals their fourth loss in five games, 4-1 on Tuesday night.Alex Ovechkin scored his first goal this season and 823rd of his NHL career, moving 71 back of Wayne Gretzky’s record. Ovechkin had a game-high 14 shots, including a failed penalty shot. Darcy Kuemper allowed four goals on the first 12 shots he faced and 17 overall.Morgan Rielly, John Tavares and William Nylander also scored for the Maple Leafs, who won for a fourth time in six games. Rielly’s goal was the first by a Maple Leafs defenseman this season and the fifth time the Capitals gave up the first goal of the game. Tavares and Nylander extended their respective season-opening point streaks to six and became the third set of Toronto teammates to do that.LIGHTNING 3, HURRICANES 0TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jonas Johansson made 32 saves, Brayden Point had a goal and an assist, and Ta...

Panthers keep San Jose winless through 6 games, rally to top Sharks 3-1

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:32:24 GMT

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Reinhart extended his goal streak to five games, helping the Florida Panthers to a 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.Reinhart, Carter Verhaeghe and Kevin Stenlund each scored for the Panthers (3-3-0), who were without captain Aleksander Barkov because of an illness. Anthony Stolarz made 27 saves in his Florida debut.Fabian Zetterlund scored for the Sharks. Mackenzie Blackwood made 32 saves.At 0-5-1, San Jose has matched the worst six-game start in franchise history. The Sharks also went 0-5-1 for one point through six games in 1993-94 — part of what became an 0-8-1 start. San Jose turned things around that season, getting to the second round of the playoffs.Zetterlund gave San Jose the lead 8:30 into the second period, scoring a power-play goal off of a pass from William Eklund.That was it for the Sharks’ offense. The rest was all Florida.Verhaeghe tied the game 1:18 after Zetterlund’s goal, scoring off a one-timer set up by Matth...

Exclusive: Denver employee reports migrants in encampments

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:32:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A whistleblower who works with migrants for the city of Denver is sounding the alarm about the coming cold front, saying migrant families with children could be days away from staying in cold weather once their shelter stays end.As of Tuesday, Denver has served more than 25,000 migrants, and more than 3,200 of them have been bused here from Texas since May 18. As of Tuesday, 2,300 were sheltered in non-city-owned facilities. Report: Shortening length of stay will not lower migrant services price tag The city employee did not want to be identified because of fear of retaliation but told FOX31 that this operation to care for migrants started with good intentions and has now become a loop of desperation."I'm just honestly afraid that somebody is going to die," the city employee said.On Tuesday, migrants were seen setting up encampments on the northwest side of the city.Migrant encampments set upSince last winter, city employees have been processing migrants who arrive...

Broncos safety Kareem Jackson has suspension cut in half for illegal hits

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:32:24 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson's four-game suspension for illegal hits was reduced on appeal to two games Tuesday.Derrick Brooks cut the suspension in half after hearing Jackson's appeal. Under the collective bargaining agreement, Brooks and James Thrash — both former players — are the two hearing officers jointly appointed and compensated by the NFL and NFL Players Association to rule on appeals of on-field discipline. Get a look at the Denver Nuggets’ lavish championship rings Jackson will miss a home game against Kansas City and a game at Buffalo surrounding the Broncos’ bye week. He will be eligible to return to the team on Nov. 14. Under the initial suspension, he also would have missed games against Minnesota and Cleveland next month.Jackson will forfeit about $279,000 in salary instead of the $589,000 he would have lost had the four-game suspension been upheld.Jackson was flagged for unnecessary roughness and ejected for a high hit to backpedaling Green ...

'We are world champions': Fans celebrate Nuggets banner-raising

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:32:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Nuggets started the 2023-24 season the same way they ended their 2022-23 championship season: with a victory.The Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 119-107 at Ball Arena for the home opener. Get a look at the Denver Nuggets’ lavish championship rings Before the game, players and fans were treated to a ring and banner-raising ceremony. The contest had an earlier-than-usual tip-off time to accommodate a second NBA game on the West Coast.Jesse Duran came to the game with his son, Jared. The two men came wearing Nuggets jerseys and replica championship rings."This is confirmation that we are world champions," dad said, showing off his ring.The Denver natives arrived early to catch the banner moment."We're ready to go see that banner get raised unto the rafters, and stay there forever," Jesse said.The Nuggets head to Memphis on Friday night.

Hero teacher honored with surprise ceremony

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:32:24 GMT

THORNTON, Colo. (KDVR) — On Tuesday, 27J Schools honored Brantner Elementary School teacher Krystal Massongill for saving one of her third-grade students, who started choking in class.According to the district, Massongill successfully performed the Heimlich maneuver on that student, and he has since recovered. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Massongill was presented with a Citizen Action Award by the Thornton Fire Department chief for her heroic actions. The student and his family were there to celebrate the elementary teacher as well.Massongill said the incident all happened very quickly but was glad her student was OK. She said she treats her 23 students as if they are her own kids.“They just wholeheartedly have my heart,” Massongill said.

Delano: Biden administration won’t leave lobstermen alone

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:32:24 GMT

Lawmakers and a federal appeals court last year defeated a federal plan to save endangered whales by eradicating New England’s lobster industry. With those plans undone, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is crafting a workaround scheme to regulate lobstermen out of the fishery.Recent years have been brutal going for lobstermen, such that the survival of our trade is highly uncertain. Lobstermen are at once negotiating higher fuel costs, higher bait costs, higher shipping costs, and an agitation campaign from dark money nonprofits trained on major buyers of Maine lobster products. NOAA’s new regulatory plan is poised to decimate our inventory.NOAA’s new plan – a rule promulgated under the Marine Mammal Protection Act – would expand an existing restricted area, where lobster fishing is banned for three months each year. The scope of the expansion is unclear as of this writing, but any expansion is unwelcome as a matter of precedent and a practical business mat...

Chocolate chips amp up moist banana bread

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:32:24 GMT

Bananas are a versatile fruit that can be eaten right off the bunch or utilized in a bevy of recipes. Characterized as the first “superfood” endorsed by the American Medical Association in the early 20th century, bananas contain potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, fiber, and manganese. A banana’s flavor starts out as mildly sweet and gains more sweetness as it ripens. Very ripe bananas, or those that have brown speckled skins, don’t need to be discarded. They make perfect additions to baked goods, notably banana bread.Before tossing out brown bananas, consider this recipe for “Chocolate Chip Banana Bread” courtesy of Jenna Barnard and the Butternut Bakery Blog.TAG GOES HEREChocolate Chip Banana BreadINGREDIENTS1 1/2 cups ripe and mashed banana (3 to 4 medium bananas), measured1/2 cup packed light brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup 2% Greek yogurt (sour cream also works)1 1/...