Manchester City 3 points away from Premier League title after Arsenal’s latest loss

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:20:54 GMT

Manchester City 3 points away from Premier League title after Arsenal’s latest loss LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Manchester City is one win away from a third straight Premier League title and a fifth in six seasons under Pep Guardiola.English soccer’s dominant force was tested by a new rival in the form of Arsenal, but Mikel Arteta’s team has buckled under the pressure of trying to keep pace with Guardiola’s relentless trophy-winning machine. While the race is not over yet, it would take a remarkable collapse for City to throw it away now. “We have to apologize to our people, especially for the second half,” Arteta said after his team’s 3-0 loss to Brighton at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.It was the fifth time in seven games that Arsenal has dropped points in the closing weeks of the season.By comparison, City’s 3-0 win against Everton earlier in the day extended its unbeaten run to 21 games in all competitions, including 11 straight wins in the league. City has been near-perfect, while Arsenal’s challenge has melted in the heat of th...

Presidente de Colombia insta al ELN a trabajar “en serio” por un cese al fuego y propone un enfoque “territorial” para lograr un alto a la violencia generada por el grupo

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:20:54 GMT

Presidente de Colombia insta al ELN a trabajar “en serio” por un cese al fuego y propone un enfoque “territorial” para lograr un alto a la violencia generada por el grupo (CNN Español) — El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, renovó este sábado su llamado a la guerrilla del Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN) para lograr un cese al fuego e incluso propuso que este paro de hostilidades podría realizarse de forma “territorial”.“Les propongo que trabajemos en serio un cese al fuego, que se dejen de matar y que nos dejemos de matar, y que en primer lugar se ponga la existencia tranquila de la ciudadanía, que sea un cese de hostilidades a la ciudadanía colombiana”, indicó el mandatario durante un encuentro con voceros de organizaciones campesinas y étnicas del Litoral Pacífico en Bocas de Satinga, en el departamento de Nariño.Justicia colombiana condena a 17 años de cárcel a implicado en atentado del ELN contra escuela policial de BogotáPetro agregó que también estaba dispuesto a otorgarle un estatus político al grupo y propuso además lo que llamó un enfoque “territorial” para el cese al fuego. Al respecto, e...

Turkey’s Erdogan could face presidential runoff, state news agency indicates as final count nears,

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:20:54 GMT

Turkey’s Erdogan could face presidential runoff, state news agency indicates as final count nears, ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s Erdogan could face presidential runoff, state news agency indicates as final count nears,.Source

Minneapolis city council nomination brawlers could be expelled from Minnesota Democratic Party

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:20:54 GMT

Minneapolis city council nomination brawlers could be expelled from Minnesota Democratic Party The Minnesota Democratic Party will consider expelling anyone involved in a brawl that broke out over nominations for a Minneapolis City Council seat.At least two people were injured in Saturday’s confrontation. The head of the state Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, Chair Ken Martin, said on Twitter that he plans to call an emergency meeting later this week to consider banning anyone involved in the assaults from the DFL Party, an affiliate of the national Democratic Party.Video posted on social media showed the disturbance began after supporters of Minneapolis Council Member Aisha Chughtai took the stage, which caused an uproar among supporters of her challenger, Nasri Warsame. Some Warsame supporters then jumped on stage, shouting, banging on tables and waving signs.As supporters of both candidates pushed and shoved each other, a party official repeatedly banged a gavel and tried to quiet the crowd but was ignored.Convention chair Sam Doten called the behavior embarrassing and...

Life-threatening injuries reported in Aurora crash

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:20:54 GMT

Life-threatening injuries reported in Aurora crash AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- One person suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash Sunday afternoon on 17th Avenue at Interstate 225 in Aurora.Crews with the Aurora Fire Department responded to the crash, and firefighters had to extract two people from a vehicle. Man killed in early morning Aurora crash Three people were transported to a local hospital, including the person with life-threatening injuries. Information about what led to the crash was unavailable.

Marlins rally in 7th for 3-1 win to salvage series finale against Reds

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:20:54 GMT

Marlins rally in 7th for 3-1 win to salvage series finale against Reds MIAMI (AP) — Bryan De La Cruz doubled twice and singled and the Miami Marlins avoided a three-game sweep against Cincinnati with a 3-1 win over the Reds on Sunday.Activated from the injured list earlier Sunday, Garrett Cooper had two hits and drove in a run for the Marlins, who snapped a five-game home losing skid.Cooper’s RBI double and De La Cruz’s run-scoring single in the seventh broke a 1-1 tie. Garrett Hampson doubled against Kevin Herget (1-1) to lead off the inning and scored on Cooper’s one-out line drive.Luis Arraez singled and Jorge Soler was intentionally walked to load the bases before De La Cruz singled to score Cooper.Tanner Scott (3-1) pitched a scoreless seventh and Huascar Brazoban got two outs in the eighth around a walk and single. Steven Okert retired Jake Fraley on a fly out to end Cincinnati’s threat.Dylan Floro closed with a scoreless ninth for his second save.The game was scoreless through the first five innings until the Reds broke through on Tyler Stephens...

Orioles stumble against Mitch Keller, Pirates in 4-0 loss to end four-game winning streak: ‘Tip your hat’

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:20:54 GMT

Orioles stumble against Mitch Keller, Pirates in 4-0 loss to end four-game winning streak: ‘Tip your hat’ The seven-inning gem that Orioles starter Tyler Wells delivered Saturday would normally be the best start of a series.Not this weekend.Pittsburgh Pirates ace Mitch Keller one-upped Wells on Sunday, striking out 13 across seven dominant innings to hand the Orioles a 4-0 loss.Keller entered the game as one of the best starters in the National League, and he solidified his standing by shutting down an Orioles team that had won four straight games. The right-hander scattered four singles and didn’t walk a batter in front of a Mother’s Day crowd of 36,403.“We saw the video coming in and watched a lot of him, but that in person might be the best pitching performance of the season. That was a pitching clinic,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “We just had a tough time with him offensively. Tip your hat, that was an outstanding pitching performance.”Only Anthony Santander and Austin Hays avoided striking out against Keller, and Gunnar Henderson, Ryan Mountcastl...

Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Paris for talks with French President

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:20:54 GMT

Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Paris for talks with French President PARIS — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to Paris for talks Sunday night with French President Emmanuel Macron, extending a multi-stop European tour that has elicited fresh pledges of military support as his country gears up for a counteroffensive against Russian occupation forces.In a tweet on his arrival, Zelenskyy said: “With each visit, Ukraine’s defense and offensive capabilities are expanding. The ties with Europe are getting stronger, and the pressure on Russia is growing.”He said he and Macron “will talk through the most important points of bilateral relations.” The French leader’s office said they’ll discuss Ukraine’s military and humanitarian needs and “the more long-term perspectives for a return to peace in Europe,” and that Macron will “reaffirm France and Europe’s unwavering support” for Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion.France has supplied Ukraine...

A generational talent: Torrey Pines stand out swimmer executes two-year plan

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:20:54 GMT

A generational talent: Torrey Pines stand out swimmer executes two-year plan SAN DIEGO -- “In my head, he’s a generational talent and then I thought that might be too mild of a statement, so I said once in a decade. Now that I said that, he may be the best swimmer to come out of Torrey Pines,” said Torrey Pines Varsity Swim Coach Richard Contreras of a standout athlete. What a compliment for Logan Noguchi.“That was very humbling to know people, Richard, thinks highly of me,” said Noguchi, a junior at Torrey Pines High School. Wave FC’s Kailen Sheridan was 2022 NWSL goalkeeper of the year Noguchi knows greatness doesn’t happen by accident. He says he started swimming at age 11 and now, he has a two-year plan for the next phase of his swimming career.“Now CIF’s, nationals next year and going off to college, so I’m really setting myself up to take that next step,” said Noguchi.The school record holder in the 200 individual medley and 100 backstroke maintains a 3.5 GPA, which helped him complete the next step of his plan -- getting acc...

San Marcos Little League returns after shooting ceased all games

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:20:54 GMT

San Marcos Little League returns after shooting ceased all games SAN MARCOS, Calif. -- The San Marcos Youth Baseball League has picked back up on Saturday after a nearby shooting interrupted games at Mission Sports Park."I was excited to play baseball again and ready to go and play the game," said Wyatt Di Zinno, a player who's been with the league for eight years since he was 4 years old.The baseball diamond was packed with players Saturday morning. Parents lined the fence to cheer them on while they made their return."It's fun to hit the ball, and make plays," Di Zinno said. "I don't know I just really like it."On Monday, a video obtained by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department captured at least seven gunshots going off at the Mission Sports Park. One bullet could be seen striking the ground in the video, dangerously close to the children. Luckily, no one at the park was harmed, but the incident still ceased all games for several days. Parent Rena Frey was there to watch her three sons, who are players in the Little League. She recalled th...