SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Franco Fragapane scored early in the first half, Jonathan González added an insurance goal in the second and Minnesota United defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0 to clinch a playoff spot in the Western Conference.Minnesota United (15-14-6) came into the match needing a win or tie to advance and improved to
Continue ReadingBy Amir Vera and Matt Foster, CNN Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater took a big hit Sunday and was unable to return to the game because of the new concussion protocol that went into effect the same day, making Bridgewater one of the first players to be sidelined under the new rules. Bridgewater suffered a
Continue ReadingBy MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York congressman and Republican candidate for governor Lee Zeldin says his family is safe after two teenagers were shot outside his Long Island home. Police said two 17-year-old boys suffered injuries that weren’t life threatening Sunday when they were hit by gunfire from a
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — El ministro de justicia de Venezuela, Remigio Ceballos, informó este jueves que ya suman 50 las personas fallecidas por el deslave ocurrido en el estado Aragua durante el fin de semana. Cesaballos agregó que los cuerpos ya han sido entregados a sus familiares. En una declaración realizada el
Continue ReadingBy KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Saquon Barkley took a direct snap and ran for a 2-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to cap the New York Giants’ 27-22 comeback victory over the Packers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, spoiling Green Bay’s international debut. Aaron Rodgers drove the Packers to the 6-yard line
Continue ReadingBy Greg Clary and Isa Kaufman Geballe, CNN A shooting on the Shirley, New York, property of Rep. Lee Zeldin on Sunday left two injured, the congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate said in a statement. Zeldin’s family was unhurt. “My 16 year old daughters, Mikayla and Arianna, were at our house doing homework, while my
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal has entered health and safety protocols and will miss the Washington Wizards’ preseason game at Charlotte on Monday night. The Wizards announced Beal’s status Sunday. Washington opens the regular season at Indiana on Oct. 19, so Beal has over a week to get himself cleared to play. The Wizards have
Continue ReadingBy MATT SUGAM Associated Press PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers has fired offensive coordinator Sean Gleeson, two days after the team’s third straight Big Ten loss. Head coach Greg Schiano announced the move, which comes following the sixth game of Gleeson’s third season with the Scarlet Knights (3-3, 0-3 Big Ten). The Rutgers offense has
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Brenner scored three goals and surging Cincinnati wrapped up its first MLS playoff spot, defeating D.C. United 5-2. Cincinnati, 6-2-12 in its last 20 matches, will be the fifth seed in the playoffs and face New York Red Bulls in the opening round. Luciano Acosta opened the scoring in the sixth minute
Continue ReadingBILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. magistrate judge has declared unconstitutional two Montana laws that sought to prevent the closure of a coal-fired power plant by subjecting its out-of-state owners to steep fines if they wouldn’t pay long-term maintenance and operating costs. U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen DeSoto said the state measures violated free commerce provisions
Continue ReadingBILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. magistrate judge has declared unconstitutional two Montana laws that sought to prevent the closure of a coal-fired power plant by subjecting its out-of-state owners to steep fines if they wouldn’t pay long-term maintenance and operating costs. U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen DeSoto said the state measures violated free commerce provisions
Continue ReadingBy Brenda Goodman, CNN Colonoscopies are a dreaded rite of passage for many middle-age adults. The promise has been that if you endure the awkwardness and invasiveness of having a camera travel the length of your large intestine once every decade after age 45, you have the best chance of catching — and perhaps preventing
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BendFilm announced Sunday the 20 films and filmmakers awarded jury prizes and more than $12,000 at the 2022 BendFilm Festival. BendFilm presents encore screenings of the award-winning titles on Sunday, which concludes the in-person portion of the festival. Select titles will stream online Oct. 10-23.
Continue ReadingBy JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Ukraine head coach Oleksandr Petrakov is aiming to lift spirits in his country by leading the national soccer team to the European Championship tournament in 2024. Ukraine has been drawn against European champions Italy and defeated finalist England. Petrakov believes soccer can raise the morale
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — El Salvador se prepara ante los posibles efectos del paso de la tormenta tropical Julia por el país a partir de la noche de este domingo, de acuerdo con los pronósticos del ministerio de Medio Ambiente. “Van a ser lluvias, vamos a tener muchísima precipitación el día lunes, el
Continue ReadingBy Maeve Reston, CNN There is perhaps nowhere in the country where former President Donald Trump had more success elevating his slate of “Make American Great Again” candidates into formidable 2022 contenders than Arizona, a state he narrowly lost in 2020 where he has relentlessly sought to overturn the presidential election results. With less than
Continue ReadingPORTLAND (AP) — Police said “multiple” youths were detained after attempting to flee an area of northeast Portland where they allegedly had robbed pedestrians at gunpoint early Sunday morning. Officers responded at about 1:45 a.m. Sunday to to a reported robbery and found that multiple pedestrians had been robbed, according to the Portland Police Bureau.
Continue ReadingPORTLAND (AP) — Police said “multiple” youths were detained after attempting to flee an area of northeast Portland where they allegedly had robbed pedestrians at gunpoint early Sunday morning. Officers responded at about 1:45 a.m. Sunday to to a reported robbery and found that multiple pedestrians had been robbed, according to the Portland Police Bureau.
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A Crook County judge on Friday set $1 million bail for a 58-year-old Corvallis man accused of trying to lure a 12-year-old girl into his car in Prineville, then later, after his release on bail, allegedly contacting an adult stalking victim.
Continue ReadingBy ANDRY RINCÓN Associated Press LAS TEJERÍAS, Venezuela (AP) — A landslide fueled by flooding and days of torrential rain swept through a town in central Venezuela, leaving at least 22 people dead as it dragged mud, rocks and trees through neighborhoods, authorities said Sunday. Dozens of people are missing. Residents of Las Tejerías in
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