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Weary but still hungry, LAFC hopes to end the longest season in MLS history with another Cup title

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:40 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The longest, busiest, most grueling season in Major League Soccer history is almost over for Los Angeles FC.And there’s still a chance to end it with a trophy.LAFC hosts the Houston Dynamo on Saturday in the Western Conference final, which will be its 52nd match of 2023 across all competitions. No MLS team has ever played more matches in a calendar year than coach Steve Cherundolo’s LAFC squad, which earned that dubious achievement by winning the Supporters’ Shield and its first MLS Cup title last year and then having moderate success in the various in-season tournaments for which it qualified this year.When the LAFC players and coaches involved in this epic look back, they sometimes struggle to remember every match, every competition and every challenge they’ve met in the year since raising the Cup.“The season this year, you have to look at it in multiple parts,” midfielder Kellyn Acosta said. “You had the Champions League, you had Open Cups, Leagues ...

NFL suspends injured Browns WR Michael Woods 6 games for violating personal conduct policy

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:40 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — The NFL suspended Cleveland Browns wide receiver Michael Woods on Friday for the final six games this season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.Woods, a sixth-round pick in 2021 from Oklahoma, has been sidelined all season with a ruptured Achilles tendon. He got hurt while working out in Texas with quarterback Deshaun Watson during the offseason and underwent surgery in April.The league did not provide any other details about why Woods was suspended.The 23-year-old played in 10 games for the Browns last season, finishing with five catches for 45 yards. He also contributed on special teams.The Browns had hoped for Woods to have a larger role in 2023 before he got hurt.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLSource

¿Es ilegal usar ciertas cubiertas faciales en Alexandria? La policía contesta

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:40 GMT

Una ley de Virginia que prohíbe el uso de ciertas máscaras faciales ha causado controversia en Alexandria debido a que algunos alegan que la medida discrimina a algunos grupos. Sin embargo, las autoridades aclararon el propósito de esta medida. La polémica surge a causa de una carta que supuestamente sólo recibieron familias de bajos recursos en propiedades que pertenecen a la supervisión de la Autoridad de Vivienda y Reurbanización de Alexandria.En la misiva se notifica a los residentes que la policía supuestamente arrestaría a los mayores de 16 años que se cubran el rostro con pasamontañas o máscaras que cubren completamente el rostro.“Esto me da a entender que creen que solo los niños negros usan esas máscaras”, opinó Mary Jane, una de las residentes que recibió la carta. Sin embargo, esta medida surge como resultado de una ley que ha estado vigente durante años en Virginia y que no se implementó durante la pandemia.“Intentamos informar a nuestros residentes y pedirles que ...

Republicans again target Democrat Lucy McBath in Georgia congressional map that keeps 9-5 GOP edge

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:40 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republicans on Friday proposed to redraw the state’s congressional districts to create a new court-ordered Black majority district, maintaining the current 9-5 Republican congressional majority and again targeting Democratic U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath’s district for wholesale transformation.It’s unlikely that any of the newly proposed districts would produce a competitive race between Republicans and Democrats. That’s also the case with Georgia’s current map.If it passes, the map would set up a new court fight over whether the federal Voting Rights Act protects McBath’s current district from being wiped out. She currently represents Atlanta suburbs including southern Gwinnett County and a sliver of northern Fulton County, an area where no ethnic group has a majority but where Black, Asian and Hispanic voters collectively favor Democrats. That district would be carved up between two Democratic and two Republican incumbents. Lawmak...

Seahawks’ third straight loss brings playoff hopes into question

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:40 GMT

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The perception coming out of another prime-time showcase is the Seattle Seahawks put forth a gutty effort and had every chance to end the Dallas Cowboys’ long winning streak after outplaying them for chunks of the night.The reality is the Seahawks are struggling in many ways. They’ve lost three straight. They’ve lost four of the last five. And a high-priced defense has let them down over the past month.Nevertheless, Pete Carroll remained steadfast in his confidence about where the Seahawks stand a day after the 41-35 loss to Dallas. In fact, Carroll believes his team may be as prepared for the playoffs as they’ve ever been by what they’ve experienced during this season.There’s only one small issue that needs to first be overcome for Carroll’s belief to be tested: Seattle must find a way to make the playoffs. And right now, at 6-6, that’s no sure thing.“I just believe we’re of that caliber,” Carroll said Friday. “We have to find our way through it and get t...

Olympian Klete Keller gets 6 months home detention for Jan. 6 riot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:40 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Olympic gold medalist swimmer Klete Keller, who threw his USA team jacket in a trash can after he stormed the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced on Friday to six months of home detention for joining the mob's Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the seat of American democracy.At 6-foot-6, Keller towered over police officers guarding the Capitol and other Donald Trump supporters who breached the building, and he was quickly identified by authorities. He pleaded guilty in 2021 to a felony charge and was one of the first rioters to publicly agree to cooperate with authorities investigating the Capitol attack. Mayor’s office to close 2 more homeless encampments, move hundreds indoors Video captured Keller leading profane chants directed at then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, both Democrats. He also joined a chorus of rioters in singing the national anthem in the middle of the Capitol. He resisted efforts to remove him from the Capitol, ripping an el...

Fight at George Washington High School leads to lockdown

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A fight at George Washington High School in Denver led to the school going on lockdown as staff tried to determine if a weapon was present.According to Denver Public Schools, a "physical altercation" took place during seventh period. Staff "quickly intervened" to keep the students safe, but a student reported they may have seen a knife or another weapon. Family of Aurora man stabbed to death by 13-year-old stepson speaks "Out of an abundance of caution, the school placed the school on a lockdown to investigate whether there was a weapon in the building," DPS said in a statement.No evidence of a weapon was found, according to DPS.Fights and serious injuries are not unfamiliar to the school — on Nov. 3, a student was stabbed and was taken to a hospital. Denver police reported that victim had non-life-threatening injuries and a suspect was taken into custody.Classmates told FOX31 that school violence is something they've handled before. Also earlier this semester, a ...

Woman hit by RTD commuter rail in Thornton

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- One woman was transported to a hospital with unknown injuries Friday after being struck by a commuter rail train.According to the Thornton Police Department, the crash happened near East 97th Avenue and Welby Road. RTD's N Line train was involved in the crash. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The investigation is being handled by RTD, according to Thornton police. RTD told FOX31 that a "northbound N Line train made contact with a trespasser at approximately 1:15 p.m. today," and said the investigation will be a collaboration between RTD Safety and Environmental Compliance staff and the Thornton Police Department.According to the RTD service alert webpage, shuttle buses are replacing the N Line between Eastlake (124th Station) and Commerce City (72nd Station) because of police activity. The service alerts page will also notify customers once the train line is running again, according to RTD.On Nov. 16, a pedestrian was killed in a ...

Longtime Montbello school resource officer inspires Denver police recruit

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — On Friday, 47 new Denver police officers were sworn in while surrounded by family and friends for a historic ceremony. Each of the newly sworn-in officers completed 29 weeks of rigorous training. This class of recruits was unique because it included 14 female officers, the highest number in a graduating class in the department’s history. This school resource officer treats the kids as her own One newly sworn officer, Rigo Basurto, said he chose the badge because of the impact his school resource officer had on him in high school."I was a troubled kid in the beginning, and I didn’t really see too much light in the world. And he helped me out and gave me some tough talks, and obviously through time, I saw that his intentions were to better everyone — not just me, but everyone in the school," Basurto said.Newly sworn Denver Police Officer RIgo Basurto and his retired school resource officer, school resource officer, Bernard Henry (KDVR)'Officers out there really care ...

Police-involved shooting in NW Miami-Dade under investigation; at least 2 injured

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:28:40 GMT

An investigation is underway in Northwest Miami-Dade following what police described as an officer-involved shooting that has left at least two people injured.7SkyForce hovered above a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue ambulance as paramedics transported one of the victims to an area hospital, Friday evening. The shooting took place in the area of Northwest 21st Avenue and 63rd Street.There is a heavy police presence as crime scene investigators search for clues.Police have not specified what led to the shooting or the conditions of the victims involved, as they continue to investigate.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.