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Ferreira scores 10th goal, FC Dallas beats St. Louis in rescheduled game

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:58 GMT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jesús Ferreira scored in the 80th minute for his 10th goal of the season and FC Dallas beat St. Louis 2-0 on Wednesday night in a rescheduled game.The game originally started on May 6, but it was postponed after 50 minutes of play due to inclement weather with the score 0-0.Ferreira is tied with LAFC’s Dénis Bouanga and Nashville’s Hany Mukhtar for the league lead in goals. Ferreira is the first player to reach double-digit goals with no penalties this season.Dallas defender Marco Farfan added a goal in the 89th minute after being left alone at the far post.Both teams play again on Sunday. Dallas (7-5-5) plays at Portland, while St. Louis (9-5-1) hosts the LA Galaxy.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Senado uruguayo quita fuero a senador Penadés para ser juzgado por denuncias de abuso sexual de menores

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:58 GMT

(CNN Español) — La cámara de Senadores de Uruguay aprobó este miércoles por unanimidad el desafuero del senador Gustavo Penadés, uno de los principales articuladores del gobierno en el Parlamento uruguayo, para que sea investigado por ocho denuncias de abuso sexual de menores. Penadés, quien niega las acusaciones, renunció al oficialista Partido Nacional.Aunque hubo unanimidad en el voto en el Senado, de todos modos se generó un fuerte debate respecto a los argumentos y los motivos. Carmen Asiaín, miembro informante del oficialismo, reclamó reserva para el caso, en defensa del “principio de inocencia que rige hasta que la Justicia determine previa investigación y cumplimiento de las garantías del debido proceso, lo contrario, mediante sentencia”.Fiscalía de Uruguay pide el desafuero del senador Gustavo Penadés por denuncias de abuso sexual de menoresEn tanto, por la oposición habló el senador José Carlos Mahía, quien dijo que “no hay antecedentes en el Senado de la República d...

Kirk drives in go-ahead run in 7th, Bassitt works 8 innings as Blue Jays beat Astros 3-2

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:58 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Alejandro Kirk singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Bo Bichette and Brandon Belt hit solo home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 3-2 Wednesday night.Chris Bassitt (7-4) gave up two runs and four hits with five strikeouts and no walks over eight innings in winning consecutive starts. Jordan Romano earned his 16th save in 19 chances for the Blue Jays, who have won nine of 12.Mauricio Dubón doubled on Romano’s first pitch of the ninth, but couldn’t advance on Jose Altuve’s grounder, or when Toronto center fielder Kevin Kiermaier raced in to make a sliding catch on Yordan Alvarez’s sinking liner. Romano struck out Kyle Tucker to end it.The game was played under a closed roof at Rogers Centre due to air quality concerns due to wildfires in Ontario and Quebec. Air quality concerns are expected to continue into Thursday, when the series concludes.Daulton Varsho walked on a pitch clock violation to begin the bottom of the sevent...

Arraez raises average to .403, Sánchez has 4 RBIs to lead Marlins over Royals 6-1

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:58 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Luis Arraez singled twice and raised his major league-leading average to .403 as the Miami Marlins beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Wednesday night.Jesús Sánchez homered, singled twice and had four RBI for the Marlins, who won their sixth straight. The consecutive three-game series sweeps over the Royals and Oakland A’s are the first by the Marlins at home since winning six straight against Washington and Houston in 2008.“We’re very confident and happy right now,” Sánchez said. “At the end of the day, the most important thing is to win the game. The positive vibe and adrenaline are there.” Marlins starter Edward Cabrera’s one-run outing ended after throwing his warm-up pitches to begin the sixth. Manager Skip Schumaker and a Marlins trainer approached the mound and spoke with the right-hander, who was then removed because of a blister on the middle finger of his throwing hand. Cabrera (5-4) gave up two hits, walked two, struck out four and hit a batter.“I started feel...

Report of suspect carrying what looked like ‘long gun’ prompts lockdown at Bowie High

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:58 GMT

One person is in custody after a report of a suspect with a firearm led to a lockdown at a Prince George’s County, Maryland, high school.It happened near Bowie High School Wednesday around 1 p.m. A person was seen with what appeared to be a long barrel rifle, police said. The suspect was reported to have possibly fled in a dark-colored vehicle.Police also got another report that the suspect was possibly hiding in the school, leading to a shelter-in-place order for the high school and the Bowie Annex. Officers did not find the person inside the school.Police told people to avoid the area with heavy police presence; some roads were closed as they searched for the suspect.Police caught a suspect, identified as a juvenile, in a neighborhood near the school several hours later, and the lockdown was lifted after 3:30 p.m. The person was not armed when he was arrested, but police said a weapon was recovered — an airsoft pistol that looks like a long gun.Police have apprehended a pers...

Randy Arozarena hits leadoff homer in 9th, Rays beat Twins 2-1

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:58 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Randy Arozarena homered leading off ninth inning to give the major league-best Tampa Bay Rays a 2-1 victory over the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.After Minnesota tied it in the top of the inning, Arozarena sent an 0-1 pitch from Jhoan Duran (1-2) to the opposite field into the stands in right-center field.Jason Adam (1-2) blew his fourth save opportunity in 13 chances when the Twins rallied in the ninth.Adam hit Donovan Solano with one out and walked Max Kepler after pinch-runner Michael A.. Taylor stole second. Taylor then swiped third before Royce Lewis tied it with an RBI single.Minnesota loaded the bases when Will Castro was hit by a pinch, but third baseman Isaac Paredes started a nifty double play with a tumbling throw to second on Ryan Jeffers’ grounder.Paredes also homered, and six Rays pitchers combined on a three-hitter. Tampa Bay (45-19) limited the Twins (31-31) to four hits in a 7-0 victory in the series opener ...

Police officer, suspect both shot in Denver

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:58 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Denver police officer and a suspect were both shot and wounded on Wednesday night.It happened near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Forest Street, according to the Denver Police Department. They characterized it as an "officer-involved shooting," indicating police opened fire during the incident.The officer's injuries were not life-threatening, but the suspect was in critical condition, police said. Both were transported to a hospital.FOX31 has a crew headed to the scene. Check back here for updates.

Clear Creek closes to swimmers and tubers because of dangerous conditions

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:58 GMT

GOLDEN, Colo. (KDVR) — Afternoon storms dropped rain over parts of the foothills near Jefferson County on Wednesday, causing the city of Golden and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to close portions of Clear Creek. Spring snow runoff is higher than last year, water levels are high and the current is faster. FOX31 found high water and muddy areas near Golden.Barry, an experienced kayaker described the water on Wednesday as "definitely dangerous." Jogger attacked by cows in Boulder County A red flag is posted near the creek, warning that swimming and tubing are prohibited. Kayaks, whitewater canoes and multi-chambered, professionally guided rafts are allowed on the water, but extreme caution is advised.“I think the biggest thing is just knowing your skill level," Barry said. Kayakers and paddleboarders are required to wear a Coast Guard-approved paddling life jacket and a proper helmet. “Just kind of take it slow," one kayaker said. A double red flag means no one is allowed on ...

2 hospitalized after car fire sparks outside house in Davie, spreads to garage

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:58 GMT

A car outside a home in Davie went up in flames, sending two people to the hospital. Davie Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze in the driveway of a single-family house along the 2200 block of Nova Village Drive, Wednesday morning.Officials said the flames spread to the garage, scorching the door. There was also some fire and smoke extension to the interior of the garage and residence.Crews were able to put out the flamesRescue crews transported the victims who were inside the home to Westside Regional Hospital.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

DeSantis defends flying migrants to California as he meets with sheriffs near border

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:39:58 GMT

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday defended his state’s decision to fly migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border to California, arguing that the state had essentially invited the migrants with its welcoming policies toward immigrants.DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate, spoke at a meeting with sheriffs near Arizona’s border with Mexico, pledging to get control of the border and flexing his muscles on a signature issue for Donald Trump, his chief rival for the 2024 nomination.“I think the border should be closed. I don’t think we should have any of this,” DeSantis said. “But if there’s a policy to have an open border, then I think the sanctuary jurisdictions should be the ones that have to bear that.”DeSantis’ administration said this week that the three dozen migrants whom the state recently flew from El Paso, Texas, to Sacramento at taxpayer expense all went willingly, disputing allegations that the in...