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FIFA suspends Spain soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for 90 days after World Cup win kiss

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:05 GMT

By GRAHAM DUNBAR and JOSEPH WILSON (AP Sports Writers)GENEVA (AP) — FIFA suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales on Saturday while its disciplinary committee investigates his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final, which included kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain’s victory.The provisional suspension comes less than a week after Spain’s 1-0 victory over England in Sydney, Australia, and a day after Rubiales refused to resign, despite intense pressure from the Spanish government, women players, soccer clubs and officials. Rubiales’ conduct, which also included grabbing his crotch, has overshadowed the enormous accomplishment of Spain’s first Women’s World Cup title.Hermoso has said she did not consent to the kiss, and the team’s players have said they will not play any more games as long as Rubiales is in charge. It was not immediately clear how FIFA’s latest intervention might affect that.FIF...

El Segundo Little League team advances to Little League World Series championship 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:05 GMT

The best Little League team in the entire country is from right here in Southern California. The El Segundo Little League 12U All Stars, who represent the West region of the United States in the 2023 Little League World Series, clinched a spot in the championship game on Saturday afternoon with a 6-1 win over the team representing the Southwest region of the U.S. from Needville, Texas, who they previously lost to earlier in the tournament. The LLWS consists of two brackets; an international bracket and a United States bracket. Teams representing regions from around the world compete against each other on one side while teams from all parts of the United States compete against each other on the other. El Segundo, Calif.'s Brody Brooks (14) is greeted by teammates after hitting a solo home run off Needville, Texas' DJ Jablonski during the first inning of the United States Championship baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa.,...

SF Giants’ small wins no match for dominant Braves

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:05 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Sean Manaea didn’t walk off the mound with a lead, but got a standing ovation from the home crowd. They’d seen how the left-handed featured pitcher managed to tame a Braves team that destroys left-handed pitchers. It wasn’t Manaea’s fault his outing wasn’t enough.The Braves barrel up the ball better than most in the league, so it’s worth celebrating Manaea holding them to just two hard hits and five strikeouts in 3 1/3 innings. But the little wins haven’t been enough for the Giants lately, and certainly wasn’t enough in the Giants’ 7-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday afternoon. The Giants have lost 14 of their last 19 games.Manaea had some of his best stuff despite not throwing his changeup, getting plenty of weak contact and 13 swing-and-misses between his fastball and slider. But the Braves don’t need gifts to get a win; Austin Riley’s solo blast off Manaea untied a tied game in the fift...

Restaurant in Calistoga awarded Michelin star

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:05 GMT

(KRON) -- KRON4 has been talking about the Michelin Guide awarding new stars to some Bay Area eateries this year. San Francisco seafood restaurant receives Michelin star Auro in Calistoga opened last fall. It now already has a Michelin star -- the only one in Calistoga. Watch KRON4's interview with Auro Executive Chef Rogelio Garcia in the video player above.

Glasnow takes no-hitter into sixth inning as Rays limited Yankees to two hits in 3-0 victory

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:05 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tyler Glasnow took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, and the AL wild card-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the struggling New York Yankees 3-0 on Saturday.Glasnow had allowed just two baserunners on walks before DJ LeMahieu lined a single to right-center with one out in the sixth on the right-hander’s 77th pitch.Tampa Bay has just one no-hitter. Matt Garza accomplished the feat against the Detroit Tigers at home on July 26, 2010.Glasnow (7-4) struck out five and walked two in six innings.Robert Stephenson and Jason Adam each worked a perfect inning before Pete Fairbanks allowed a LeMahieu single in the ninth en route to his 17th save, finishing a two-hitter.Clarke Schmidt (8-8) gave up three runs, one earned, and six hits in 6 2/3 innings as the last-place Yankees lost for the 11th time in 13 games.Schmidt ended his career-high 99-pitch outing by striking out René Pinto to complete a nine-pitch at-bat.The Rays played strong defense behind Glasnow, inclu...

Low-blow call helps Usyk come back to KO Dubois and keep heavyweight boxing titles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:05 GMT

WROCLAW, Poland (AP) — After a controversial win to retain his heavyweight boxing titles, Oleksandr Usyk is targeting a long-awaited and elusive unification fight with Tyson Fury.“I’m ready tomorrow,” the Ukrainian declared on Saturday when asked about Fury.This was after Usyk stopped British challenger Daniel Dubois in the ninth round. That win followed a disputed low blow which gave the Ukrainian champion time to recover.Fighting for the first time in more than a year and cheered on by fans waving Ukrainian flags, Usyk knocked down Dubois in the eighth round. Referee Luis Pabon stopped the fight when Usyk dumped him again in the ninth with a stiff right to the jaw.The fight was halted in the fifth round for what Pabon ruled was a low blow by Dubois which sent Usyk to the canvas. Replays showed the punch hitting around Usyk’s belt. It was not given as a knockdown but nor were any points deducted from Dubois, and Pabon urged Usyk: “Take your time.”The Ukrainian seemed to...

Aussie Jett Lawrence completes fourth perfect season in motocross history

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:05 GMT

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Jett Lawrence has become the third rider to complete a perfect motocross season.The 20-year-old Aussie won both 450cc motos at Ironman Raceway Saturday in the AMA Motocross Championship finale, ending the season a perfect 22 for 22.Lawrence joins Ricky Carmichael (2002 and 2004), and James Stewart (2008) as the only riders to win every race of a motocross season.“It doesn’t feel real,” Lawrence said. “I started off so nervous hitting the gate (in moto 2), I don’t know how I led the first lap. Now we’re undefeated. To all the people who doubted me, here we are now.”Lawrence grabbed the holeshot in the opening moto at Ironman and staved off a mid-race challenge by Chase Sexton before pulling away to win by 5.8 seconds. A flinch at the gate cost Lawrence the holeshot in the second moto, but he still managed to slide into second exiting the first turn. A crash by leader Dylan Ferrandis allowed Lawrence to move to the front and he again faced...

Shooter who killed 3 people at Jacksonville Dollar General store targeted Black people, sheriff says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:05 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Shooter who killed 3 people at Jacksonville Dollar General store targeted Black people, sheriff says.Source

Padres place Jake Cronenworth on the 10-day IL with a fractured right wrist, ending his season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:05 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The San Diego Padres placed Jake Cronenworth on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a fractured right wrist, ending his season.Cronenworth got hurt when he was hit by a 93-mph sinker from Brewers reliever Andrew Chafin during San Diego’s 7-3 loss Friday night in Milwaukee. X-rays confirmed what Cronenworth had already suspected, and further examination revealed a non-displaced fracture of the distal ulna bone.“It sucks,” Cronenworth said. “I want to be out there with my teammates and helping us get to the playoffs.”The 29-year-old Cronenworth batted .229 with 10 homers and 48 RBIs in 127 games this season for underachieving San Diego. He agreed to an $80 million, seven-year contract on April 1 that kicks in for next season.“Jake, obviously, is one of our core guys,” Padres President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller said. “What he brings to the team every single day, that’s gonna be hard to replace for sure. The good news for Jake is no surgery. Cast it...

The AP Top 25 Fared

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:05 GMT

No. 1 Georgia (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. UT Martin, Saturday.No. 2 Michigan (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. East Carolina, Saturday.No. 3 Ohio St. (0-0) did not play. Next: at Indiana, Saturday.No. 4 Alabama (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. Middle Tennessee, Saturday.No. 5 LSU (0-0) did not play. Next: at No. 8 Florida St., Sunday.No. 6 Southern Cal (0-0) vs. San Jose St.. Next: vs. Nevada, Saturday.No. 7 Penn St. (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. West Virginia, Saturday.No. 8 Florida St. (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 5 LSU, Sunday.No. 9 Clemson (0-0) did not play. Next: at Duke, Monday.No. 10 Washington (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. Boise St., Saturday.No. 11 Texas (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. Rice, Saturday.No. 12 Tennessee (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. Virginia, Saturday.No. 13 Notre Dame (1-0) beat Navy 42-3. Next: vs. Tennessee St., Saturday.No. 14 Utah (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. Florida, Thursday.No. 15 Oregon (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. Portland St., Saturday.No. 16 Kansa...