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Healthy Mystics beat Lynx to move into fifth in standings.

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:24:13 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Brittney Sykes scored 21 points, Natasha Cloud had 12 points and nine assists, and the healthy Washington Mystics beat the Minnesota Lynx 83-72 on Tuesday night.Washington (17-18) moved a half-game ahead of Minnesota (17-19) and Atlanta for fifth place in the WNBA standings. The Mystics begin a three-game road swing on Thursday at Las Vegas. The Lynx host Atlanta and Phoenix later this week.Ariel Atkins added 13 points and Elena Delle Donne scored 10 for Washington.Delle Donne, Atkins, Cloud, Shakira Austin and Sykes all started for Washington, which had everyone available for the first time since June 9. Kristi Toliver played for the first time since June 16 due to plantar fasciitis.Diamond Miller led Minnesota with 25 points. Napheesa Collier had 17 points, 10 rebounds and four steals. Jessica Shepard (left ankle) Lindsay Allen (left thumb) did not play.DREAM 94, MERCURY 76COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Cheyenne Parker scored 25 points, Allisha Gray added 18 points and...

Marlins’ Jorge Soler leaves game against Rays because of right hip tightness

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:24:13 GMT

Miami slugger Jorge Soler left in the seventh inning of the Marlins’ game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night because of right hip tightness.Soler swung at a pitch from reliever Erasmo Ramírez and stepped away from the plate. Marlins manager Skip Schumaker and an athletic trainer tended to Soler, who immediately headed toward the dugout.Jesús Sánchez completed the at bat and grounded out.The 31-year-old Soler has 35 home runs this season, including 19 go-ahead shots. He s batting .241 with 71 RBIs.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLBSource

Harper hits career homer No. 299, Phillies slug 5 homers in 12-7 win over Ohtani, Angels

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:24:13 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alec Bohm followed an intentional walk to Bryce Harper with a go-ahead three-run homer, Harper also connected on career home run No. 299 and the Philadelphia Phillies won their fifth straight game, 12-7 over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.Shohei Ohtani had three hits and knocked in two runs for an Angels team that reportedly put at least six players on waivers and seemingly surrendered any shot at salvaging the season.Kyle Schwarber hit his 37th homer of the season, Bryson Stott added a two-run homer and Trea Turner hit a solo shot for the Phillies, who hold the top spot in the NL wild-card standings. Philadelphia matched a season high with five home runs.Luis Rengifo homered twice and Randal Grichuk went deep for Los Angeles. The Angels, their playoff chances all but gone, have lost seven of nine.On a humid night in Philly, the ball carried for both teams, though the long ball has been the theme of the month for the Phillies. The five homers pushed Phil...

Russian military says Ukrainian drones targeted 5 Russians regions in biggest drone attack on Russian soil in 18 months

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:24:13 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian military says Ukrainian drones targeted 5 Russians regions in biggest drone attack on Russian soil in 18 months.Source

Delta flight diverts to Denver after hydraulic issue

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:24:13 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Delta Air Lines flight bound for New York City diverted to Denver on Tuesday evening after a suspected issue with the plane's hydraulic system, according to the airline.Delta 496 took off from Salt Lake City at 5:12 p.m. and was destined for John F. Kennedy International Airport, according to FlightAware. Instead, the diverted flight landed at Denver International Airport at 6:43 p.m. 9 Colorado restaurants win Michelin award FOX31 reached out to the airline for more information."The crew of Delta flight 496 from Salt Lake City to New York-JFK, elected to divert to Denver out of an abundance of caution following a suspected issue with the aircraft’s hydraulic system. As Delta’s maintenance technicians inspect the aircraft, agents are working to help get our customers to their final destinations as quickly as possible. We apologize for the delay in our customers’ travels," the statement reads.FlightAware shows the plane was a Boeing 757-200. Delta 496 was schedule...

Running onto a sports field isn't just 15 seconds of fame, it's also trespassing

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:24:13 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- While running onto a sports field might be seen as a way to give you fame, it could also give you jail time.Running onto a sports field has different consequences in different states. While it's widely considered trespassing, every state's laws are different. Is it really easier to hit a home run at Coors Field? When it comes to Colorado, running onto a sports field is considered trespassing, according to the Denver Police Department. It can vary from a fine to jail time, depending on the courts and what charges they may face."It also depends on what the individual does after going on the field. Other charges may be appropriate as well (i.e. assault, threats, etc)," DPD said. What are the consequences of trespassing? The punishments for trespassing vary. Trespassing ranges from first to third degree, with the first being the worst.The first degree is when someone knowingly trespasses to commit a crime, which results in a class 1 misdemeanor if there is no one on t...

Crews put out fire at tire shop in Miami

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:24:13 GMT

A fire broke out at a tire shop in Miami.The incident happened near Northwest 27th Avenue and 16th Street, Tuesday.7News cameras captured firefighters cutting through the garage’s doors to get inside.The store sustained severe damage as the interior was scorched.There were no injuries reported.

Car slams into police cruiser in West Miami-Dade; no injuries reported

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:24:13 GMT

A Miami-Dade officer who responded to a call escaped injury when his cruiser was involved in a crash. According to police, a car slammed into the cruiser in the area of Southwest 97th Avenue and Eighth Street, Tuesday. A third car was also struck. No one involved was hurt.

Police search for missing 80-year-old woman in Allapattah

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:24:13 GMT

The Miami Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 80-year-old woman.Altagracia De La Rosa was reported missing from Allapattah, Tuesday evening. She was last seen wearing a black bandanna, beige shirt with black prints and dark jeans.De La Rosa stands at 5 feet, 2 inches tall, weighs 108 pounds, has dark red hair and brown eyes. If anyone knows her whereabouts, you are urged to call 305-603-6300.

Macron’s abaya ban nods to the right, splits the left

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:24:13 GMT

PARIS — With the ban on abayas in schools, French President Emmanuel Macron is killing two birds with one stone: He sends a signal to the right and divides the left.But he also risks opening a Pandora’s box.The decision to forbid the long, flowing robes worn by some Muslim women has ended a period of hesitation at the top levels of government over its approach to the sacrosanct principle of secularism in France.The message sent out this week by Macron’s Cabinet was one of resolve and steadfastness. Freshly appointed Education Minister Gabriel Attal said that French schools “were being tested,” while Olivier Véran, the government spokesperson, described the wearing of abayas as “a political attack.” Attal has argued the government is acting to stem a growing trend of students wearing Muslim dress in spite of a 2004 ban on religious symbols, including the Islamic hijab or headscarf, in public schools. Bruno Jeanbart, vice president of the polling ag...