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Ciudadano estadounidense muere en atraco en Cartagena y ofrecen recompensa por información sobre asaltantes

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:46:08 GMT

(CNN Español) — Un ciudadano estadounidense identificado como Gregory Stewart Owens falleció el jueves en Cartagena, en la costa del Caribe de Colombia, al intentar defenderse de un robo, informó este viernes la Alcaldía de Cartagena de Indias en un comunicado en X, antes Twitter.El atraco sucedió en el barrio Marbella y la Policía Nacional analizó 10 horas de videos en los que se identificaron dos motocicletas y se visualizaron a cuatro personas, explicó en un video el coronel Wharlinton Iván Gualdrón Gualdrón, comandante de la Policía Metropolitana de Cartagena.A cambio de información para lograr capturar a los autores del crimen, se ofrece una recompensa de US$ 4.682 (20 millones de pesos colombianos).La persona fallecida estaba hospedada en un apartamento desde el pasado 17 de octubre y finalizaría su estadía el 21 de octubre en la ciudad de Cartagena, detalló Gualdrón.La Alcaldía de Cartagena aseguró que se encuentra en contacto con la Embajada de Estados Unidos para los ...

Former US women’s coach Vlatko Andonovski to coach NWSL’s Kansas City Current, AP source says

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:46:08 GMT

Former U.S. women’s coach Vlatko Andonovski is the new coach of the Kansas City Current of the National Women’s Soccer League, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Friday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the hiring has not been announced. The Washington Post was first to report the move.Andonovski resigned as coach of the national team in mid-August, two weeks after the Americans were knocked out of the Women’s World Cup earlier than ever before.The four-time champions struggled through the World Cup. The team barely made it into the knockout stage and played a scoreless tie against Sweden in the round of 16, losing in a penalty shootout. The U.S. scored just four goals over the course of the tournament.The United States had never finished worse than third in the Women’s World Cup.The 47-year-old Andonovski was named the U.S. coach in October 2019, taking over for Jill Ellis, who led the team to back-to-back World Cup titles....

Climate controlled: Chase Field’s roof closed for Game 4 of NLCS with 102-degree weather outside

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:46:08 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — The retractable roof at Chase Field was closed for Game 4 of the NL Championship Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies after temperatures spiked to a record 104 in Phoenix on Friday afternoon.The temperature at game time — 5:07 p.m. PDT — was 102 outside, but it was a pleasant 76 in the climate-controlled ballpark.The roof has been open at Chase Field just once this postseason. That was for Game 3 of the NL Division Series, when the Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Oct. 11 for a three-game sweep.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLBSource

Un policía enmascarado robó US$ 164.000 en tres casinos de Las Vegas; fue identificado en parte por su inusual forma de caminar

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:46:08 GMT

(CNN) — Un misterioso hombre se detuvo frente al Red Rock Resort and Casino en una camioneta cubierta con bolsas de basura.Vestido con ropa oscura, guantes de látex negros y una máscara sobre su rostro, caminó hasta la caja registradora y le exigió dinero a la cajera, con la mano metida en el bolsillo, como si estuviera escondiendo un arma.Eran poco antes de las 4 a.m. del 12 de noviembre de 2021. La cajera temía que comenzara a disparar, por lo que le entregó casi US$ 74.000 en efectivo.El ladrón metió el dinero —en su mayoría billetes de US$ 100 y 20 — en una bolsa escondida en su chaqueta y se fue. Nadie pudo ver bien su rostro, pero cuando las autoridades revisaron las imágenes de la cámara de seguridad, notaron que el hombre tenía un andar inusual, pues parecía patear su pie izquierdo mientras caminaba. Fue una pista clave.El robo, detallado en documentos de la corte federal, fue el primero de un trío de atrevidos atracos a casinos durante los siguientes tres meses, por u...

BCPS superintendent takes part in book reading at Fort Lauderdale school as part of Jumpstart event

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:46:08 GMT

Broward County Public Schools are helping young students read for the record.BCPS Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata read to children for Jumpstart’s annual event at Floranada Elementary School in Fort Lauderdale, Friday.This year, millions of students across the country will read the book “With Lots of Love,” a story about a girl who moves to the U.S. from Central America.It’s part of an initiative to teach children the importance of reading.“We need them reading by first grade, we need them learning to read in pre-K, even if it’s just some phonemic awareness,” said Licata. “I know it’s taxing on some children, but we have to have them there, because if we teach them to read, they have a lifetime of learning.”More Broward schools are expected to take part in the reading next week.

Homestead Senior High football team players wear helmet decals as tribute to player left paralyzed after game injury

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:46:08 GMT

A South Florida high school football team paid tribute to one of their players as he continues to grapple with a devastating injury.There are rivalries in the world of high school athletics, but there is also basic love for the sport … and for a player who strongly still needs the community’s support.Friday night lights lit up the field at Homestead Senior High School, but one of the Broncos’ players, Frederick Climpson, was missing.“The small tokens all around, trying to make sure that Frederick knows he has love and support from Bronco Nation and other schools as well,” said Curtis Brown, director of athletics at Homestead Senior High School.Broncos players sported a heart-shaped decal on their helmets with the letters FC as a tribute to Climpson.“We just received our decals with ‘Frederick Climpson,’ number 4, and of course, the Bronco,” said Brown. “It’s encompassed with love, because we love Frederick, and even t...

5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears-Las Vegas Raiders game — plus Week 7 predictions

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:46:08 GMT

The Chicago Bears and Las Vegas Raiders will meet Sunday at Soldier Field without their starting quarterbacks.Justin Fields is out with a right thumb injury for the Bears, and the Raiders’ Jimmy Garoppolo will miss the game with a back injury. So it will be a battle of backups as the Bears (1-5) look to win their second game of the season behind rookie Tyson Bagent, and the Raiders (3-3) try to build a winning streak behind Brian Hoyer or Aidan O’Connell.As kickoff approaches, here’s our snapshot look at the game.Player in the spotlightTyson BagentThe undrafted rookie from Division II Shepherd will make his first career start as Fields recovers from a dislocated thumb suffered Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.Bagent was asked to step up in the second half of that game and completed 10 of 14 passes for 83 yards, no touchdowns, an interception and a lost fumble in the 19-13 Vikings win.Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney on Friday said he thinks Bagent is “u...

Needham runs for 303 yards, sprints past Weymouth

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:46:08 GMT

WEYMOUTH – Even with an early hole, the Needham rushing attack took it right to a tough Weymouth squad on the road Friday night.The Rockets rolled off the final 33 points in a huge 33-7 Bay State Conference victory over the Wildcats thanks in large part to rushing for 303 yards.“We have a stellar offensive line that has a ton of experience,” said Needham coach Doug Kopsco about the ability to get the run going. “We have a ton of returning starters and two backs that are talented and more importantly than that they are super tough.”Weymouth (5-2) started strong with a 68-yard TD pass from senior captain Tyler Nordstrom to senior captain Dante Tordiglione for a 7-0 advantage for the Wildcats a little over a minute in.From there, Needham (6-1) took over with a strong ground attack.After a stalled first drive, the Rockets stopped a fourth down attempt for the Wildcats from their own 35. A six-play 65-yard drive was capped by a sneak for junior Griffin Carr to knot the score 7-7 with 11:...

Foxboro’s Jack Martinelli captures 300th win of illustrious career

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:46:08 GMT

CANTON – Foxboro head coach Jack Martinelli had to wait one more game in his 41st year at the helm, but the magnitude was worth the wait and well deserved.The Warriors (6-1, 3-0) didn’t waste any time this week as Martinelli notched his 300th career win in a 35-0 rout over Canton (4-3, 1-2) in a key Hockomock League–Davenport Division matchup before a crowded, pro-Foxboro crowd.“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t mindful of winning tonight but I was more mindful that the kids were mindful and I wanted that off their plate,” said Martinelli, who has been coaching for 55 years, with 41 and counting at the helm in Foxboro. “I was nervous about this. I knew Canton coming into it has been playing pretty darn good and they had a purpose to play, and they have some pretty tough kids.”Playing for the thousands of kids honored to play for coach Martinelli, Brandon Mazenkas-O’Grady had two blocked punt recoveries for touchdowns and Mike Marcucella (6-of-12 for 153 yards, 2 TDs) tosse...

San Diego MLS soccer team name, crest, colors unveiled

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:46:08 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The name, crest and colors of San Diego's new Major League Soccer (MLS) team were unveiled in front of thousands of fans Friday during a presentation at Snapdragon Stadium.San Diego FC will be the name of the professional soccer league's 30th team, officials said in a news release. "When we say San Diego this includes the entire region, including all 18 cities in San Diego County plus the cross border communities in Mexico. San Diego has a rich sporting history, deep talent pool and has long been considered the heart of soccer development in America," the team said.The "FC" in San Diego FC represents "a Football Club" competing on the global stage in the world's game, while the term "Club" symbolizes the club's owners, players, employees, partners, fans and supporters, it was said in the release. The team's colors are Chrome and Azul. Chrome symbolizes "San Diego’s spirit of excellence and cutting edge innovation," while Azul "spotlights San Diego’s deep connection to t...