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Canada beats Italy to start Davis Cup title defense. U.S., Britain and Czech Republic also win

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:28 GMT

BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — Canada started the defense of its Davis Cup title by beating Italy 3-0 in the group stage of the finals, with the United States, Britain and the Czech Republic also winning on Wednesday.Alexis Galarneau beat Lorenzo Sonego 7-6 (8), 6-4 before Gabriel Diallo also won in straight sets — 7-5, 6-4 — against Lorenzo Musetti to assure victory for the Canadians in the Unipol Arena in Bologna. Galarneau then teamed up with Vasek Pospisil to win the doubles match, too.Canada beat Australia in last year’s final to win the biggest men’s team event in tennis for the first time. Both countries qualified directly to the group stage of the finals, which consists of four groups of four teams — with the top two in each advancing to the Final 8 taking place in Malaga, Spain, in November.Australia opened with a 2-1 loss to Britain in their group in Manchester, England. The Australians lost both singles matches in three sets, with Thanasi Kokkinakis beaten by Jack Drap...

Big Ten reprimands Iowa’s Nico Ragaini for his obscenity-laced comment about officiating

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:28 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini has been reprimanded by the Big Ten for his comment about officiating in last week’s game against Iowa State, the conference announced Wednesday.Ragaini gave an obscenity-laced response to a reporter Tuesday when asked if he thought Iowa State’s Jeremiah Cooper committed pass interference against him before making an interception in the second quarter.“Is the NCAA or Big Ten going to fine me if I say that’s a (expletive, expletive) call or what? Yeah, I don’t know. I probably shouldn’t have dropped an F-bomb in there, but (expletive) Jesus.”The Big Ten referenced Conference Agreement 10.01, which states, “The Big Ten Conference expects all contests involving a member institution to be conducted without compromise to any fundamental element of sportsmanship. Such fundamental elements include integrity of the competition, civility toward all, and respect, particularly toward opponents and officia...

Aaron Rodgers faces a long, arduous but not impossible road to recovery from torn Achilles tendon

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:28 GMT

Aaron Rodgers ran onto the field carrying an American flag while a raucous crowd and millions of television viewers eagerly anticipated his debut with the New York Jets.Quickly, it was over.Rodgers’ season ended after just four snaps. Those realistic Super Bowl dreams turned into another nightmare for long-suffering Jets fans once it became clear Rodgers tore his left Achilles tendon.An impressive comeback victory over turnover-prone Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills couldn’t hide the reality that the Jets will not have the four-time NFL MVP under center this season.It’s possible Rodgers may never complete a pass for New York.The road to recovery for players coming off a torn Achilles tendon is long and arduous. If he decides to play, Rodgers would be trying a comeback at age 40. Considering he’s contemplated retirement the past few years, it’s unknown whether he will even want to return.Typically, it takes players 9-12 months to recover from surgery for a torn Achilles tendon. Some ...

Early-morning gunfire damages homes in Parker neighborhood

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:28 GMT

PARKER, Colo. (KDVR) — Two men are facing attempted first-degree murder charges in a shooting Tuesday morning in the Stroh Ranch neighborhood.The Parker Police Department responded to the shooting around 5:45 a.m. The neighborhood had a Flock camera system installed in July, which captured the suspects' license plates. Officers quickly identified the vehicle and arrested 30-year-old James Gomez Deppermann and 23-year-old Aaron Joseph Stelly. Armed teenagers wanted in string of metro robberies Neighbors are grateful the cameras were installed and did their job."I’m glad they have them," neighbor Breon Whelan said. "Hopefully it’ll deter criminal activity just glad they installed them and were able to catch the person from it.""They were able to identify the vehicle and get the suspects same day, so that was pretty cool," Tony Martinez said.Both suspects are facing several charges, including attempted first-degree murder, attempted first-degree assault, tampering with physical evide...

Federal judge again declares DACA immigration program unlawful

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:28 GMT

(The Hill) — A federal judge for the second time found the DACA program unlawful but held back from ordering the deportation of the nearly 600,000 who remain in the country as “dreamers.”The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, first crafted with a 2012 memo under the Obama administration, was likewise found unlawful by federal district court Judge Andrew Hanen in a similar ruling in 2021. Mexican Congress shown ‘non-human’ corpses in UFO hearing “While sympathetic to the predicament of DACA recipients and their families, this Court has expressed its concerns about the legality of the program for some time,” Hanen wrote in the  40-page ruling. “This solution for these deficiencies lies with the legislature, not the executive of judicial branches. Congress, for any member of reasons, has decided not to pass DACA-like legislation.”This story is developing.

Denver weather: Rain returns with a cooler couple of days

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:28 GMT

​​​​​​DENVER (KDVR) — So far this September in Denver weather, we have only recorded 1/4 inch of moisture. We should be at twice that amount at this point in the month. According to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast, there is a good chance to pick up needed rain and get us back on track for the month.Possible rain totals from Thursday through FridayWeather tonight: Few showers possibleThere will be scattered showers and thunderstorms over the mountains that will linger late into the evening. A few of those showers could slip out across Denver and the Front Range. There could also be some thunder too. Temperatures will again cool into the 40s and 50s across metro Denver with chilly 40s through most of the Colorado mountains.Overnight lows by Thursday morning across ColoradoWeather tomorrow: Showers and thunderstormsA cold front will have temperatures down about 10 degrees on Thursday. It will turn cloudy and breezy during the morning with showers and thunderstorms d...

Where to taste Colorado's local hard ciders

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:28 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Coloradans love beer, which explains why there are so many highly-rated breweries in the Denver metro area to choose from. If you are looking for a locally brewed or fermented buzz, fall is perhaps the most festive time to try some of Colorado's many local hard ciders.Hard cider is like wine, except the process involves fermenting apples to create a tasty alcoholic beverage.Trips To Discover recently highlighted Colorado's St. Vrain Cidery as one of three cideries in the U.S. to taste the iconic fall beverage. Ultimate Fall Guide 2023 Fall colors, events, things to do in Denver Where to taste Colorado’s local hard ciders .cls-4{fill:#000;} 3 Colorado towns among best in the country for fall … .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Denver’s pumpkin s...

MDPD release surveillance video of NW Miami-Dade hit-and-run as 18-year-old recovers from critical injuries

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:28 GMT

The Miami-Dade Police Department on Wednesday released surveillance footage that showed a hit-and-run that left a young man injured. After a months-long recovery, 18-year-old Gallihano Constant is finally back on his feet. “All I can remember is that I was leaving work,” he said. The hit-and-run sent Gallihano Constant to the hospital for three weeks after he was knocked unconscious. “I had, like, to have surgery on my face,” he said.Constant had broken bones in his face, his hand, leg and hip.“And I’m thankful that I’ve still got my eye because, at some point, my eye was extremely swollen,” he said. The person responsible for hitting Constant hasn’t been caught. “For you to hit somebody and just go, it’s kinda weird,” he said. The incident occurred on July 15 when Constant was on a scooter along the intersection of Northwest 103rd Street and Northwest 35th Avenue. Just before 2 a.m., the unidentified subject dr...

Goodman Jewish Family Services delivers Rosh Hashanah care packages to Holocaust survivors in Broward

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:28 GMT

A local charity is sending out love for survivors of the Holocaust and other elderly residents living in Broward County.As the Jewish New Year approaches, Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County is delivering Rosh Hashanah care packages.7News cameras on Wednesday captured volunteers with the charity knocking on the door of Hallandale Beach resident Liza Feygelman’s apartment.“In Broward County, we have 1,500 survivors. We’re one of the largest remaining survivor populations in the United States,” said Randy Colman, CEO of Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward. “Many of the survivors are here and without family. Their family was taken away from them during the Holocaust, and we are their extended family.”Feygelman is among the thousand people who are receiving aid from Goodman Services this season, looking forward to a sweet new year.

Search underway for man reported missing from Margate

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:28 GMT

Police seek the public’s help in their search for a man who was reported missing from Margate.According to Margate Police, 27-year-old Junior Joseph was last seen in the area of Southwest Seventh Street and 71st Avenue, at around 2 p.m., Tuesday.Joseph stands 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighs around 150 pounds, is bald and has a stocky build.He was last seen wearing a burgundy shirt with a Popeyes logo.Detectives said Joseph meets the criteria for a missing endangered adult.Officials urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the Margate Police Department at 954-972-7111.