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Red Bulls’ Vanzeir suspended 6 games for racist language

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:22 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Red Bulls forward Dante Vanzeir was suspended Thursday for six games and fined by Major League Soccer for using racist language during a game against the San Jose Earthquakes.The Belgian forward is also prohibited from playing in the U.S. Open Cup, in exhibition matches or in the third-tier MLS Next Pro league until the suspension is over, and he will be required to participate in training and education sessions, MLS said. The league did not disclose the amount of the fine. Vanzeir had previously stepped away from the team. The Red Bulls issued a statement Tuesday that said Vanzeir addressed his teammates that day and left “to avoid further distractions.” San Jose striker Jeremy Ebobisse alleged a Red Bulls player used a racial slur early in the second half of a 1-1 draw on April 8 at Red Bulls Arena. A scuffle broke out among players and caused a lengthy delay. Ebobisse, who is Black, did not name the player.The league investigated and issued a statement sh...

Fairfax Co. police identify driver of ‘suspicious buses’ attempting to pick up children

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:22 GMT

Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, say they are investigating two incidents of what they called “suspicious buses” attempting to pick up children Thursday morning.The first incident happened at 7:44 a.m. when a short white bus with a blue stripe tried to pick up a student at a bus stop in the area of Southington Lane in Reston, according to a Fairfax County police news release.A member of the community tried to speak with the driver but the driver shut the door and drove off, according to police. The driver was described as a white male with facial hair.Officers were notified later that morning, police said.The second incident occurred at 7:55 a.m. In this case, police said an unmarked yellow school bus with black stripes tried to pick up elementary school students at a bus stop in the area of Chynoweth Street and Telegraph Road in Lorton.When a community member confronted the driver, he drove away, police said. This driver was described as having long, curly brown hair...

Denver weather: Cooler temperatures and Rain-snow showers on the way

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay breezy overnight as clouds continue to build in ahead of showers. Red flag warnings are in effect from until 8 p.m. Thursday with gusts up to 45 mph. Rain showers will move in late Thursday night and transition to a cooler rain-snow mix on Friday. Weather tonight: Breezy ahead of showers Clouds and breezy conditions will stick around through the evening ahead of showers. Low temperatures will be cooler and fall down to the upper 30s. Weather tomorrow: Rain and snow showers alongside cooler temperatures Showers and cooler temperatures will move in on Friday. High temperatures will only reach around 50 degrees and fall to the 30s by around 4 p.m. The falling temperatures will be paired with rain showers that will mix with snowfall after sunset Friday night, then change over to light snowfall after midnight as lows fall to around 30 degrees. Looking ahead: Showers to start the weekend ahead of a warming trend The chance for showers will...

Jamie Foxx is hospitalized after ‘medical complication,’ source tells CNN

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:22 GMT

(CNN) — Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx is hospitalized in Georgia and under observation, a source with knowledge of the situation tells CNN.His daughter Corinne Foxx shared on Instagram Wednesday night that her father had experienced a “medical complication,” adding that he is “on his way to recovery.”She did not specify what happened medically. The source with knowledge of the event said Foxx was not transported by an emergency vehicle and it did not take place while on set of the Netflix film, “Back in Action,” which Fox is currently filming.CNN has reached out to representatives for Foxx for comment.The exact nature of Foxx’s medical scare has not been disclosed.Alan Nierob, a spokesman for Jamie Foxx, declined to share anything beyond Corinne Foxx’s Instagram post.“Nothing more, at this time, than what was posted,” he told CNN by email Wednesday.The movie “Back in Action,” which includes Jami...

Toni Collette, ‘Mafia Mamma’ co-stars say starring in new action comedy was an offer they couldn’t refuse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:22 GMT

Mafia rules are serious, and we’ve seen enough “Godfather” movies to know you don’t break one, or it’s off to the mattresses for you. The new action comedy “Mafia Mamma” is all about that family mob code.Monica Bellucci (as Bianca): “I have terrible news: your grandfather is dead.”Toni Collette (as Kristin): “I don’t even know him.”When the head honcho of an Italian Mafia dies, his granddaughter Kristin, played by Toni Collette, gets crowned as the new mob boss.Toni Collette (as Kristin): “What did my grandfather do?”Toni Collette: “The film doesn’t lie. I was having the time of my life. It really was the most profoundly joyous experience I’ve ever had at work — in fact, just in life. I loved being in Rome. I loved making this movie.”And in this funny take on Mafia life, survival is key.Toni Collette (as Kristin): “I’ve been here two days, and I’ve been...

Drew Smith receives praise from Justin Verlander after showcasing elevated fastball

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:22 GMT

Drew Smith knew his high fastball was an effective pitch, but now that Justin Verlander has taken notice of it, it might be better than the reliever initially thought.While throwing in spring training a few months ago, Smith was working on a high fastball. Verlander commented on it, encouraging him to use it more often.“It’s what I’ve been practicing for a couple years now and coming into camp, Verlander actually told me it’s a really good pitch,” Smith said recently. “I knew it was, but he was like, ‘You need to throw it more.’”When a future Hall-of-Fame ace tells you to throw it more, you throw it more.Smith has known this for a long time. The Fort Worth, Texas native has seen the analytics that shows him how much better his fastball plays up in the zone instead of down. He’s seen the swings and misses from hitters in games.But his fastball was harder when it was down in the zone and trying to get up in the zone felt coun...

Needham volleyball team tops Natick for 51st consecutive win

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:22 GMT

NATICK – The historic streak continues for the two-time defending state champs.Behind its normal dose of well-rounded contributions and its seemingly innate focus in every big moment, No. 1 Needham (5-0) withstood a bevy of surges from No. 3 Natick (3-1) to take a 3-0 (26-24, 25-17, 25-21) road win Thursday afternoon in a battle of Bay State Conference powers.Ethan McCarron’s 14 kills flexed the strongest in a charge that saw four others register at least three kills, pairing with Alex Gundaker’s six blocks, Jonathan Ochalla’s 20 digs, and a setting trio’s 30 combined assists to pace the program’s 51st straight victory.After the RedHawks topped fellow title contender No. 2 Newton North on Tuesday, eyes turned to this matchup as an early measuring stick for how one of the state’s bests stacks up to the premier contender from the past two seasons. Natick nearly won the first set and matched blow for blow throughout much of the contest, but Needham passed with flying colors to remain t...

Mikal Bridges accepts challenge as Nets’ No. 1 playoff option: ‘We believe in his talent 100%’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:22 GMT

How is Mikal Bridges going to fare as the No. 1 option against a playoff-level defense?It’s quite simple for a Nets team facing an uphill battle in their upcoming first-round playoff matchup against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers: Bridges has thrived as Brooklyn’s primary scorer, averaging 27 points per game since the Kevin Durant trade.But can he do it in the playoffs as the focal point of an opposing team’s scouting report? Can he do it when the opponent has had a week to prepare?The Nets believe so.“He’s carried on as business as usual for us. My conversation with him is he’s going to get the same shots as we’ve had before,” Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn said after Nets practice at the HSS Training Facility on Thursday. “We’re confident he’s going to make those shots. Nothing changes from that aspect. You try to predict who is going to guard him, what he’s good at and how you can combat some of those ...

Swan Boats return to Boston

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:22 GMT

Fire truck stuck in North County sinkhole

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:58:22 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A fire truck got caught in a small sinkhole Thursday in the Escondido area.Around 5:10 p.m., SkyFOX aerial footage over a parking lot at 1001 Country Club Lane captured video of a truck from Escondido Fire Department stuck in about a one-foot deep sinkhole, according to Escondido police.The fire truck was exiting the parking lot when some of the asphalt gave out, authorities said. ALDI to open first El Cajon location When SkyFOX was over the parking lot, first responders were in the process of towing the fire engine out.No other information has been provided at this time.Check back for updates on this developing story.