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Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales resigns after nonconsensual kiss at Women's World Cup final

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned from his post after kissing a player on the lips without her consent in a scandal which overshadowed Spain winning the Women's World Cup for the first time.Rubiales announced his resignation Sunday in a message posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.“After my swift suspension by FIFA, and the rest of the cases building against me, it is clear that I cannot return to the post,” Rubiales said in his statement.Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso during the awards ceremony after Spain beat England to win the title on Aug. 20 in Sydney, Australia. Spanish state prosecutors accused Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion after the unwanted kiss, the country’s prosecutors’ office said Friday, two days after Hermoso formally accused him of sexual assault.He had already been suspended from his job by FIFA for his conduct at the final and, after soccer’s world body opened a disciplinary case, remained defiant and...

Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis apologize for 'pain' their letters on behalf of Danny Masterson caused

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis apologized Saturday for character letters the celebrity couple wrote on behalf of fellow “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson before he was sentenced for rape this week.A judge in Los Angeles on Thursday sentenced Masterson to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women in 2003.In a video posted on Instagram, Kutcher and Kunis said they were sorry for the pain they may have caused with the letters, which were made public Friday.Kutcher said the letters that asked for leniency “were intended for the judge to read and not to undermine the testimony of the victims or retraumatize them in any way. We would never want to do that and we're sorry if that has taken place.”Kutcher said Masterson’s family approached them after the actor was convicted in the rapes in May and asked them to write character letters describing “the person that we knew for 25 years.” The letters were posted online by The Hollywood Reporter and other digita...

3 CPD officers hospitalized after dog attack in West Garfield Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

CHICAGO — Police say three officers were taken to the hospital after they were bitten by dogs in West Garfield Park on Sunday.According to police, it happened while officers were conducting an investigation in the 4000 block of West Wilcox Avenue just after 11:20 a.m. 4 men critical after Grand Crossing shooting Police say during the investigation, a woman attempted to intervene. During the encounter, two dogs were let loose by an unknown individual. The dogs then allegedly bit three of the officers, before an officer shot one of the dogs.The three officers were taken to the hospital in good condition, police say. 2 Uptown businesses vandalized, spray-painted by at least 10 people The condition of the dog who was shot is currently unclear, according to police.Officers say one woman is in custody, however, it is unclear how she was involved.Anyone with information on the attack can leave a tip for police at CPDtip.com. Tips can be left anonymously.

These record-setting Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots are still unclaimed: What if they stay that way?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — This summer was marked by not one but two record-setting lottery jackpots that ballooned at the same time. The first to pop was a $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot won in California, and the other a $1.602 billion Mega Millions jackpot hit in Florida.Yet we still don’t know who the winners are. Will we ever? The short answer is yes, but it could be a while. It’s most likely the Powerball winner we’ll get to know first. A ticket matching all six winning numbers drawn on July 19 — 7, 10, 11, 13, and 24, and red Powerball 24 — was sold at the Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown Los Angeles.  Can a lottery jackpot winner remain anonymous? Not in these states Initially, it was believed the lucky winner was spotted at the store just days after the drawing. But the granddaughter of the store’s co-owner later told Daily Mail that woman wasn’t the winner. The real winner has yet to be confirmed. In California, winners of such large payouts have one full year ...

Pablo López masterful but Twins fall 2-0 in series finale to Mets

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

Pablo López has thrown a handful of gems since arriving in Minneapolis. Put Sunday’s masterful performance somewhere near the top of the list.The Twins starting pitcher did everything in his power to lead the team to victory in eight dominant innings Sunday. But he had no offensive backing, and after his departure, the New York Mets tagged reliever Griffin Jax for a pair of runs, sending the Twins to a 2-0 loss in the series finale at Target Field.Jax was greeted by Francisco Lindor, who doubled to lead off the ninth inning. Jax hit the very next batter, Jeff McNeil, with a pitch, and after striking out the Mets’ biggest home run threat, Pete Alonso, right fielder DJ Stewart broke the game open with a two-run double. The Twins threatened in the bottom of the ninth, putting a pair of runners on base, but couldn’t convert on the opportunity.That spoiled a game in which López was near his best.López began his start by allowing a hit to Brandon Nimmo. But hits would be few and far...

Report: Angels would trade Mike Trout if he wants it 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

The Mike Trout era might be coming to an end soon, new reports say. According to USA Today, the Los Angeles Angels “perhaps for the first time” are open to trading the All-Star outfielder if he indicates to them that he wants to leave. Trout, 32, does have exclusive no-trade rights and recently said that he wanted to sit down with the Angels’ front office and ownership and discuss his future with the team, per USA Today. The three-time MVP still has seven years and more than $248 million left on the 12-year, $430 million contract he signed in 2019.   Little League World Series-winning El Segundo 12U All-Stars being honored with championship parade Trout has spent his entire 13-year career with the Angels, but despite incredible individual success, the team has only made the postseason just once in his career, in 2014. The Angels have not had a winning record since 2015, and Trout is putting up career-low numbers in batting average (.263), on-base percentage (.367) and slugging pe...

Record-setting California Powerball jackpot still unclaimed: What if it stays that way?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

This summer was marked by not one, but two record-setting lottery jackpots that ballooned at the same time. The first to pop was a $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot won in California, and the other a $1.602 billion Mega Millions jackpot hit in Florida.Yet we still don’t know who the winners are. Will we ever? The short answer is yes, but it could be a while. It’s most likely the Powerball winner we’ll get to know first. A ticket matching all six winning numbers drawn on July 19 — 7, 10, 11, 13, and 24, and red Powerball 24 — was sold at the Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown Los Angeles.  Can a lottery jackpot winner remain anonymous? Not in these states Initially, it was believed the lucky winner was spotted at the store just days after the drawing. But the granddaughter of the store’s co-owner later told Daily Mail that woman wasn’t the winner. The real winner has yet to be confirmed. In California, winners of such large payouts have one full year from the da...

What the 49ers are saying after thrashing the Steelers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

The 49ers opened their season impressively Sunday in Pittsburgh, blasting the Steelers 30-7.Brock Purdy found Brandon Aiyuk for two touchdowns in the first half, Christian McCaffrey ran for a long score to open the second half and the defense shut down the Steelers.Purdy finished with 220 yards on 19-for-29 passing, 129 of which went to Aiyuk on eight connections. McCaffrey totaled 151 yards on 22 carries. Charvarius Ward and Talanoa Hufanga each intercepted Kenny Pickett, and Drake Jackson sacked him three times as the defense allowed just 41 rushing yards.Here’s what coach Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers had to say after the win:Kyle ShanahanOn getting up early:It opened up as good as you could hope for. I thought it was about 28 minutes of really good football and then two minutes of really bad football.On fast start:We always try to get off fast. That’s always our goal and was glad that we did it.On Jake Moody’s day:We felt so good about him in practice every day. ...

Messi to travel with Argentina but uncertain for game against Bolivia in World Cup qualifying

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi will travel with the Argentina squad to Bolivia for its South American World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, but his presence on the field remains uncertain.Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he hopes to make a decision on Monday over whether to play the Inter Miami star.The world champions started their qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory against Ecuador, thanks to Messi’s goal. The 36-year-old Argentina captain scored with a free kick.Messi was okay to travel, Scaloni said Sunday at a news conference. He did not rule out making a decision about the striker’s presence in La Paz on the same day of the match. “Leo was tired the other day and asked to be substituted,” Scaloni said. “But it’s not needed that we speak to him before matches. We see as it goes.”Scaloni said he would like to play the same team that beat Ecuador in Buenos Aires, but changes might be required for Argentina to play more than 3,000 meters above sea l...

Wales barely holds off Fiji to win in another classic Rugby World Cup meeting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:37 GMT

BORDEAUX, France (AP) — The tryline was right there in front of Semi Radradra. All he needed to do was gather a long pass out to the vacant left wing and Fiji could have pulled off one of the great Rugby World Cup comebacks.Alas, the center spilled the ball, Wales players breathed a huge sigh of relief and they celebrated a breathless 32-26 win in the latest instalment of their gripping World Cup rivalry on Sunday.In the game of the tournament so far, Wales struggled to hold off the entertainers from the Pacific Islands, who started explosively and finished like a train at Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux.It was the hour in the middle that cost them dear as Wales just about doused the threat of the dangerous Fijians, even claiming an attacking bonus point for going over for four tries. Josh Adams, the top try-scorer in the 2019 World Cup, got off the mark four years later with the first of them.This was the fifth straight World Cup where these two teams have met in the pool stage and Fiji’...