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Sophia Smith propels U.S. past Vietnam in Women’s World Cup opener

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:50 GMT

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports WriterAUCKLAND, New Zealand — Sophia Smith from Stanford scored twice for the United States in the opening half and the two-time defending champions kicked off the Women’s World Cup with a 3-0 victory over tournament first-timers Vietnam on Saturday.Lindsey Horan added a goal for the favored Americans, who have won four World Cups overall and are vying for an unprecedented three-peat in this year’s tournament.Vietnam drew comparisons to Thailand, the team the Americans routed 13-0 in their 2019 World Cup opening game. But Vietnam was surprisingly resilient, kept the game closer than expected, and goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh stopped Alex Morgan’s first-half penalty attempt.Morgan was knocked to the field clutching her calf after trying for the rebound off her missed penalty, but she quickly returned. It was just her second penalty miss for the United States.Smith, one of 14 Americans playing in their first World Cup, showed why she was named both U.S. ...

Red Sox and Mets have game suspended by rain with New York leading 4-3 in the 4th

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:50 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — The game between the Boston Red Sox and New York was suspended in the bottom of the fourth inning with the Mets leading 4-3 on Friday night.The Mets erased a three-run deficit on two-run homers by Brandon Nimmo and Daniel Vogelbach and had one out and a 1-2 count on Alex Verdugo at 8:20 p.m. when the umpires called for the tarp as the rain picked up at Fenway Park.About 90 minutes later, the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the Boston area until 12:45 a.m. The rain had let up briefly but picked up with force again about 1 hour, 40 minutes into the delay.“Just when they’re saying there might be a window (when the rain would let up), we heard snap, crackle, pop,” Mets manager Buck Showalter said. Showalter decided that starter Kodai Senga wouldn’t return about 50 minutes into the delay.“We reached a point where Kodai was done. … We had plans if it restarted,” Showalter said. “We’ll see if it’s going to be the same way.”It was de...

Bryce Harper makes impression at first, but Phillies fall to Guardians 6-5 to end AL streak

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:50 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Bryce Harper enjoyed feeling the soft infield dirt under his cleats.The floor of the camera well wasn’t as welcomed.Harper made a stunning catch in foul territory in his first career start at first base, but the Cleveland Guardians ended Philadelphia’s interleague winning streak at 12 games by edging the Phillies 6-5 on Friday night.The Phillies moved Harper, a two-time MVP and normally an outfielder, to first base ahead of the trade deadline to see if he could handle the position. Harper wasted no time in showing he’s more than capable.“He looked pretty comfortable,” Phillies manager Rob Thomsen said. “He didn’t look out of place.”In the third inning, Harper ran into foul territory and snagged Amed Rosario’s foul pop before tumbling into an empty photographer’s pit — a moment Thomsen joked made his heart skip and likely drew gasps from Phillies fans everywhere.“I feel fine,” said Harper, who had a red welt on his lower back. “I t...

Sophia Smith scores twice for US in in 3-0 victory over Vietnam to open the Women’s World Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:50 GMT

United States' Sophia Smith, right, celebrates with United States' Crystal Dunn after scoring her side's 2nd goal during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, July 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga)(AP/Andrew Cornaga) United States' Sophia Smith, right, celebrates with United States' Crystal Dunn after scoring her side's 2nd goal during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, July 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga)(AP/Andrew Cornaga) AUKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Sophia Smith scored twice for the United States in the opening half and t...

Soldier killed, 5 others hurt in vehicle crash at Fort Bliss, Texas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:50 GMT

FORT BLISS, Texas (AP) — A tactical vehicle crashed Friday at Fort Bliss in Texas, killing a soldier and injuring five others, the base reported.The accident took place at about 9:30 a.m. in a base training area, authorities said.The name of the dead soldier, the conditions of the injured and details of the accident weren’t immediately released.“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Soldier’s family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time,” Maj. Gen. James P. Isenhower III, senior commander of Fort Bliss and commander of the 1st Armored Division, said in a statement.Fort Bliss is home to the 1st Armored Division.The cause of the accident is under investigation. Source

Women’s World Cup Glance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:50 GMT

AGPWDLGFGAPtsSwitzerland1100203New Zealand1100103Norway1001010Philippines1001020AThursday, July 20New Zealand 1, Norway 0Friday, July 21Philippines 0, Switzerland 2Tuesday, July 25New Zealand vs. Philippines, 0530 GMTSwitzerland vs. Norway, 0800 GMTSunday, July 30Switzerland vs. New Zealand, 0700 GMTNorway vs. Philippines, 0700 GMTBGPWDLGFGAPtsAustralia1100103Canada1010001Nigeria1010001Ireland1001010BThursday, July 20Australia 1, Ireland 0Friday, July 21Nigeria 0, Canada 0Wednesday, July 26Canada vs. Ireland, 1200 GMTThursday, July 27Australia vs. Nigeria, 1000 GMTMonday, July 31Canada vs. Australia, 1000 GMTIreland vs. Nigeria, 1000 GMTCGPWDLGFGAPtsSpain1100303Japan0000000Zambia0000000Costa Rica1001030CFriday, July 21Spain 3, Costa Rica 0Saturday, July 22Zambia vs. Japan, 0700 GMTWednesday, July 26Japan vs. Costa Rica, 0500 GMTSpain vs. Zambia, 0730 GMTMonday, July 31Japan vs. Spain, 0700 GMTCosta Rica vs. Zambia, 0700 GMTEGPWDLGFGAPtsUnited States1100303Netherlands0000000Portugal0...

United States 3, Vietnam 0

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:50 GMT

Vietnam00—0United States21—3First Half_1, United States, Smith, (Morgan), 14th minute; 2, United States, Smith, 45th+7.Second Half_3, United States, Horan, (Smith), 77th.Goalies_Vietnam, Thi Kim Thanh Tran, Dao Thị Kieu Oanh, Thi Hang Khong; United States, Alyssa Naeher, Aubrey Kingsbury, Casey Murphy.Yellow Cards_Horan, United States, 56th; Nhu, Vietnam, 76th.Referee_Bouchra Karboubi. Assistant Referees_Jermoumi Fatiha, Soukaina Hamdi, Juan Martinez Munuera. 4th Official_Ivana Martincic.A_41,107.___Source

Recognize this vehicle allegedly involved in a hit-and-run?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police are searching for a car involved in an alleged hit-and-run that seriously injured an older woman in Sterling on Friday.The Colorado Bureau of Investigation issued a Medina Alert for a late 1990s, early 2000s gold, gray or silver sedan without a license plate. 1 person taken to hospital after house fire in Country Club neighborhood The alert said there is significant damage to the front and front left of the vehicle. The alert said the incident happened at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the Family Food Mart located at 217 S. 3rd Ave. The woman injured in the crash sustained life-threatening injuries. The car was last seen southbound on S. 2nd Avenue from Hamilton Street, the alert said. If you have any information on the car or driver, call 911 or the Sterling Police Department at 970-522-3512.

Adams County deputy accused of DUI after driving through cemetery fence

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- An Adams County deputy is facing a DUI charge after state troopers said he crashed his car into a cemetery.Brett Gurley has been placed on restricted duty working in the county jail after the patrol deputy was arrested on suspicion of DUI on July 11. Larimer County deputy involved in traffic stop that lead to death, found not criminally responsible He allegedly caused damage to the fence of a cemetery in the small town of Byers on the Eastern Plains.Colorado State Patrol arrested Gurley on suspicion of DUI after driving through the fence and damaging a headstone, CSP said.

Police find at least 14 stolen birds in Doral, arrest man on burglary and grand theft charges; owners reunited with pets

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:20:50 GMT

It was an emotional reunion for several South Florida bird owners after police made a big bust in Doral and found their beloved pets.Miami-Dade Police on Friday confirmed they have located at least 14 birds that were stolen from the Southwest Miami-Dade area.One of the birds belongs to a family of four. Family member Natascha Cortes broke down in tears upon seeing her white bird in a cage.Eduardo Munoz, one of the white bird’s owners, was at a loss for words.“I can’t express how I feel. It’s a relief,” he said.Cortes said their other bird of more than 20 years is still missing.“Even though we don’t have the other one, our 22-year-old, we’re still having the hope that he’s coming back,” she said. Alexander Montano’s two birds were among those that were found.Montano said he couldn’t believe it.“They’re part of the family. We respect them, we treat them like family,” he said. “I saw those b...