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A’s broadcaster suspended after apparent racial slur

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:27:42 GMT

Oakland Athletics broadcaster Glen Kuiper has been suspended after uttering what sounded like a racial slur while describing a trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.NBC Sports California said in a statement Saturday that Kuiper will remain off the air until a review of what happened during Friday night’s broadcast is completed.In a pregame segment on NBC Sports California before the A’s played the Kansas City Royals on Friday night, Kuiper talked about a trip to the museum with colleague Dallas Braden but seemingly mispronounced the word “negro,” making it sound instead like a slur.Later in the game, Kuiper apologized on the air without getting into specifics, saying he said something that “didn’t come out quite the way I wanted it to.”“I could not be more sorry and horrified by what I said,” Kuiper said Saturday in a statement released by NBC Sports California. “I hope you will accept my sincerest apologies.”Bob Kendrick, the president of the Negro Leagues Bas...

Donovan among those enshrined in the soccer Hall of Fame

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:27:42 GMT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Landon Donovan, who played in three World Cups and scored 57 goals across 157 international appearances for the United States, was enshrined in the National Soccer Hall of Fame on Saturday. Donovan, who also played for six MLS Cup-winning teams, was inducted along with fellow national team players DaMarcus Beasley, Lauren Cheney Holiday and Kate Sobrero Markgraf. Steve Zungul was honored for his lengthy career in the Major Indoor Soccer League. Hope Solo, who was voted into the hall on the 2022 players’ ballot, was also enshrined after she deferred her induction last year amid legal issues. Jill Ellis, who won two Women’s World Cups as the U.S. coach was inducted on the Hall of Fame builder’s ballot. Journalist Grant Wahl was posthumously named the recipient of the Colin Jose Media Award. Wahl died in December while covering the World Cup in Qatar. Donovan’s illustrious career spanned from 2000-14. He is tied with Clint Dempsey for most c...

Real Madrid overcomes Osasuna to win Copa del Rey

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:27:42 GMT

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Rodrygo scored twice to lead Real Madrid to its first Copa del Rey title in nearly a decade after overcoming Osasuna 2-1 in the final on Saturday.Rodrygo was set up by fellow Brazil forward Vinícius Júnior to give Madrid the lead just two minutes after kickoff at La Cartuja Stadium.Osasuna’s Lucas Torró equalized in the 58th, but Rodrygo put Madrid back ahead for good in the 70th.With the Spanish cup in hand, Madrid will host Manchester City on Tuesday in the opening match of their Champions League semifinal.Since winning its last Copa del Rey in 2014, the 14-time European Cup winner had won four Champions Leagues while falling short in the Spanish cup.That changed on Saturday, when it defeated an Osasuna that was seeking its first major title in club history after also losing its only other Copa del Rey final in 2005. Madrid has 20 Copa del Rey titles, behind only Barcelona (31) and Athletic Bilbao (23).Now it can seek a cup double if it can get past City for ...

Spanish Copa del Rey Champions

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:27:42 GMT

2023_Real Madrid 2, Osasuna 12022_Betis 1, Valencia 1, Betis won 5-4 on penalty kicks2021_Barcelona 4, Athletic Bilbao 02020_Real Sociedad 1, Athletic Bilbao 02019_Valencia 2, Barcelona 12018_Barcelona 5, Sevilla 02017_Barcelona 3, Alaves 12016_Barcelona 2, Sevilla 0, OT2015_Barcelona 3, Athletic Bilbao 12014_Real Madrid 2, Barcelona 12013_Atletico Madrid 2, Real Madrid 1, OT2012_Barcelona 3, Athletic Bilbao 02011_Real Madrid 1, Barcelona 0, OT2010_Sevilla 2, Atletico Madrid 02009_Barcelona 4, Athletic Bilbao 12008_Valencia 3, Getafe 12007_Sevilla 1, Getafe 02006_Espanyol 4, Zaragoza 12005_Betis 2, Osasuna 1, OT2004_Zaragoza 3, Real Madrid 2, OT2003_Mallorca 3, Recreativo Huelva 02002_Deportivo La Coruna 2, Real Madrid 12001_Zaragoza 3, Celta Vigo 12000_Espanyol 2, Atletico Madrid 11999_Valencia 3, Atletico Madrid 01998_Barcelona 1, Mallorca, Barcelona won 5-4 on penalty kicks1997_Barcelona 3, Betis 2, OT1996_Atletico Madrid 1, Barcelona 0, OT1995_Deportivo La Coruna 2, Valencia 119...

LeBron James’ son, Bronny, says he is going to play college basketball at University of Southern California

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:27:42 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James’ son, Bronny, says he is going to play college basketball at University of Southern California.Source

California reparations panel starts historic vote on suggestions for state apology, possible payments to Black residents

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:27:42 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — California reparations panel starts historic vote on suggestions for state apology, possible payments to Black residents.Source

La policía investiga “incidente de un atacante activo” en un centro comercial de Texas

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:27:42 GMT

(CNN) — Las autoridades en un suburbio de Dallas, Texas, atienden una situación de tiroteo reportada en un centro comercial con personal de ATF en la escena en el Allen Premium Outlets.La oficina de campo de Dallas sobre Alcohol, Tabaco, Armas de Fuego y Explosivos tuiteó el sábado por la tarde que el personal respondió a un incidente de atacante activo en un centro comercial.Un despachador del Departamento de Policía de Allen describió la escena como un “tiroteo”, pero dijo que el departamento estaba demasiado ocupado para proporcionar más información en ese instante.Jaynal Pervez le dijo a KTVT, afiliada de CNN, que llegó al centro comercial después de que su hija, que estaba adentro, lo llamara para informarle sobre un tiroteo.“Vimos a la policía afuera de la puerta y nos dijeron que teníamos que irnos y que todavía buscaban a la persona”, dijo Pervez. “No hay más lugares seguros. No sé qué hacer”.La policía de Allen en un tweet denominó al incidente ̶...

Mitsubishi Electric Classic Tour Scores

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:27:42 GMT

SaturdayAt TPC SugarloafDuluth, Ga.Purse: $2 millionYardage: 6,987; Par: 72Second RoundStephen Ames65-64—129Ken Tanigawa66-66—132Miguel Angel Jimenez67-66—133Y.E. Yang66-68—134Brett Quigley70-65—135David Toms65-70—135Ernie Els68-68—136Bernhard Langer67-69—136Lee Janzen66-71—137Timothy O’Neal69-68—137Rod Pampling66-71—137Steve Stricker70-67—137Stuart Appleby72-66—138Kris Blanks70-68—138Robert Karlsson70-68—138Colin Montgomerie70-68—138Alex Cejka70-69—139Harrison Frazar70-69—139Jim Furyk73-66—139Billy Mayfair70-69—139Shane Bertsch71-69—140Brian Gay72-68—140Paul Goydos67-73—140Rob Labritz70-70—140Scott McCarron71-69—140Kirk Triplett73-67—140Billy Andrade72-69—141K.J. Choi69-72—141Ken Duke69-72—141Steve Flesch71-70—141John Huston72-69—141Thongchai Jaidee69-72—141Davis Love III68-73—141Rocco Mediate71-70—141Woody Austin73-69—142Matt Gogel68-74—142Jeff Maggert69-73—142David McKenzie72-70—142Jose Maria Olazabal74-68—142Mario Tiziani72-70—142Charlie Wi72-70—142Darren Clarke72-71—143Jo...

Man killed in shooting at Tesla charging station identified

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:27:42 GMT

EDGEWATER, Colo. (KDVR) -- The man killed in a shooting at a Tesla charging station Wednesday was identified Saturday as 33-year-old Adam Michael Fresquez.Fresquez, a Denver resident, leaves behind a wife and two small children.Around 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, police responded to the Edgewater Public Market for a reported shooting. Man killed after altercation at Tesla charging station near Edgewater Public Market Officers found Fresquez suffering from an unknown number of gunshot wounds. He was immediately taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.The suspect, who has not been identified, left the scene and later called 911 to turn himself in.The Edgewater Police Department said the investigation was still underway and there was no other information available.

Texas mall shooting: At least nine victims confirmed

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:27:42 GMT

(NewsNation) — Law enforcement is investigating an active shooter situation at an outdoor outlet mall in Allen, Texas, Saturday. The Allen fire department transported nine victims to a medical facility, law enforcement officials said in a press conference, but other victims may have been transported in private cars. WFAA television reported that police on the scene said the victims included children. The Collin County Sheriff said the shooter is also dead, WFAA reported.Law enforcement officials say the shooter was engaged and shot. According to CNN, a manhunt is underway for a potential second suspect.A dispatcher with Allen police confirmed the department was investigating a shooting, after calls about shots being fired came in at around 3:40 p.m. Slumber party massacre: Video from inside house of horrors “Our hearts are with the people of Allen, Texas tonight during this unspeakable tragedy,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement. “I have been in contact with Mayor Fulk an...