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New Zealand sweating on injured Lomax again for Rugby World Cup quarterfinal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:21 GMT

LYON, France (AP) — New Zealand is sweating on the fitness of starting tighthead prop Tyrel Lomax for the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after he suffered another leg injury.Lomax strained the medial ligament in his right knee against Uruguay on Thursday in Lyon. He lasted only nine minutes of his first start since the late-August defeat to South Africa when his right thigh was accidentally gashed by studs.The All Blacks don’t know yet how bad is the strain.“We’re just getting some scans now,” coach Ian Foster said on Friday. “It’s definitely looking like a medial. It doesn’t look overtly significant.”The All Blacks beat Uruguay 73-0 and clinched a quarterfinal spot, likely against Ireland on Sunday week at Stade de France. They’ll know the opponent for sure after Ireland plays Scotland on Saturday.Lomax’s backup against Uruguay, Fletcher Newell, also came off late with a knee issue but Foster said that was precautionary.If Lomax can’t play i...

Peacock documentary tackles wrestler, Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle’s struggles toward sobriety

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:21 GMT

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LA Rams WR Cooper Kupp expected to make season debut against Philadelphia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:21 GMT

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Receiver Cooper Kupp is expected to make his season debut for the Los Angeles Rams against Philadelphia on Sunday.Coach Sean McVay said Friday that Kupp will be activated from injured reserve and will play at SoFi Stadium “unless something different happens in the next 48 hours.”Kupp returned to practice this week with the Rams (2-2) after missing the first month of the regular season with a hamstring injury. The Super Bowl 56 MVP was hurt early in training camp, and he aggravated the injury in late August.“He’s looked like Cooper, which is a good thing,” McVay said. “He’s put a lot of work in. You can’t really ever simulate the game in these practice settings, but he’s very comfortable. He’s so conscientious. He looks like he’s moving around really well. Just having his presence out there is definitely a boost.”Kupp hasn’t played since Week 10 in mid-November 2022. He missed the final eight games of last season ...

Elijah McClain trial: Defense rests after attempt to dismiss charges against officers, closing arguments Tuesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Closing arguments are set for Tuesday in the trial of two officers charged in relation to Elijah McClain's death.During court on Friday, the prosecution rested its case against the officers and, during a time period when jurors were out of the room, the defense petitioned to have the charges dismissed.The judge denied that request, and when court resumed, the defense rested without calling any witnesses.Since the trial began, the case has not been tried on Mondays. That will continue next week, with closing arguments set for Tuesday. The exact time allotment isn't clear, but the case could be turned over to the jury for deliberations later that same day.The jury will decide if Randy Roedema and Jason Rosenblatt should be convicted on charges including assault and reckless manslaughter.This is a breaking story and will be updated with the coverage of Friday's testimony shortly.

Bond denied for man accused of targeting 2 tourists while pretending to be rideshare driver in sexual battery, robbery case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:21 GMT

A man accused of posing as a rideshare driver is going to remain behind bars after, police said, he terrorized two tourists in Miami Beach.Thirty-nine-year-old Alejandro Yadir Gongora was denied bond in a hearing held on Friday.The judge’s decision comes days after Gongora’s arrest for sexual battery and strong-arm robbery.Surveillance cameras captured part of the alleged crime on Sept. 30.Investigators said the ordeal began in Wynwood, when the the two women hopped into a black SUV thinking it was their ride.According to the arrest report, the victims told detectives that at one point during their ride, Gongora stopped the SUV, took a purse from one of the women and sexually battered the other.Following a struggle, the arrest report states, the SUV headed to the victims’ hotel.Surveillance video captured them arriving to the 800 block of Collins Avenue. As the victims got out, one of them is seeing trying to call for help, and that’s when the driver took off...

Bus driver arrested for leaving sleeping child onboard while running errands, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:21 GMT

A South Florida bus driver has been arrested and charged with child neglect after allegedly leaving a four-year-old female child unattended on a school bus while running errands, officials said.According to the arrest report, Elizabeth Carrero, 33, of Miami Gardens picked up the child and 11 others for school at approximately 7:30 a.m on Sept. 19. After dropping off the children, the report states Carrero allegedly drove to various locations, including the bank and a mechanic for her vehicle’s air filter, all while the young girl was unknowingly asleep in the bus. Carrero then returned home and made breakfast.Around 11:00 a.m., a neighbor noticed the child getting off the bus, drenched in sweat, and alerted Carrero who then ontacted the child’s parents to retrieve her.Carrero was arrested and taken to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on Thursday without incident.

Lionel Messi may play Saturday, Inter Miami hints in social media post

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:21 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi’s absence from Inter Miami’s lineup may be over.The team used social media on Friday to post “Nos vemos mañana” — translation, “see you tomorrow” — with a photo of the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner. Inter Miami plays host to Cincinnati on Saturday night.The team did not elaborate. Messi trained with the team on Friday.The 36-year-old Messi has missed five of Inter Miami’s last six matches, plus another for Argentina in that span because of what was first called fatigue and later was determined to be a hamstring injury. He has not played since making a 37-minute appearance against Toronto on Sept. 20, when the leg issue forced him out before halftime.If he plays, it could conceivably be Messi’s final home appearance — or final appearance, period — of the season for Inter Miami, the team he joined in July after agreeing to a 2 1/2-year contract that will pay him somewhere around $150 million. The team is facin...

Pedestrian struck and killed by Brightline train in Pompano Beach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:21 GMT

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Brightline train in Pompano Beach.7Skyforce hovered over the scene, located at the intersection of East Copans Road and North Dixie Highway, at around 3:45 p.m. Friday.A yellow tarp covering the body was seen next to the train tracks, as well as a heavy police presence. The Brightline train was also seen at a standstill. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

McCarthy denies reports he’s leaving Congress

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:21 GMT

(CNN) — Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is denying reports that he is expected to step down from Congress before the end of his term – telling reporters on Friday that he still has “work to do,” though he has sent different signals in private conversations.Earlier Friday, multiple sources familiar with McCarthy’s thinking told CNN that was expected to step down before the end of his term.House Republicans are still reeling after McCarthy was ousted from the speakership in a historic vote. Following the vote, McCarthy opted not to run again for the gavel, setting off a race for a new speaker.House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and GOP Rep. Jim Jordan have both launched bids to be the next speaker, though it is unclear if House Republicans will be able to coalesce around a candidate given the deep divisions within the conference.After the House voted to oust McCarthy, the California Republican did not say whether he would remain in Congress. “I’ll look at that,” he said when ...

Brockton man charged with dragging state trooper ruled dangerous, remains held without bail

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:21 GMT

A 31-year-old man from Brockton charged with dragging a state trooper with his vehicle will remain held without bail following a dangerousness hearing.The decision came three weeks after the initial arrest of Derek Lobo, who faces numerous charges after authorities say he dragged a Massachusetts State Police trooper while trying to flee a traffic stop on Sept. 14.During a hearing on Friday, a judge found Lobo to be dangerous and ordered he continue to be held without bail as he faces charges that include:Trafficking in Fentanyl, more than 10 gramsAssault and Battery with a Dangerous WeaponAssault and Battery on a Police OfficerUnlicensed Operation of a Motor VehicleNegligent Operation of a Motor VehicleFailure to Stop for PoliceNot in Possession of a LicenseNumber Plate ViolationNon-Transparent Window ObstructionSpeedingNo Inspection StickerThe incident itself was caught on an MSP cruiser’s dashcam. In footage shared by state police, two troopers could be seen standing over Lo...