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8 dates to watch for on the Chicago Bulls’ 2023-24 schedule, including Victor Wembanyama’s United Center debut and a tough final stretch

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

The Chicago Bulls kick off the 2023-24 season with a home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Oct. 25, then host the Toronto Raptors two days later before embarking on their first trip of the year.Last season’s opener took a left turn for the Bulls when Zach LaVine was named a late scratch due to load management — which LaVine and coach Billy Donovan insisted was planned in the preseason — as he eased back from a left knee injury. LaVine went on to record one of the strongest seasons of his career, and he’ll need to improve upon that performance after the Bulls retained the majority of their roster to focus on their maximum-contract star.The focus of the home opener likely will land on who nabbed the starting point guard job — perhaps new signing Jevon Carter, who joined the Bulls from the Milwaukee Bucks. Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu also will be vying for the position.Here are some key dates for the season.Nov. 3: First game of the In-Season Tourn...

Spain wins its first Women’s World Cup title, beating England 1-0 in the final

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

By ANNE M. PETERSON (AP Sports Writer)SYDNEY (AP) — Spain won its first Women’s World Cup title less than a year after a player rebellion, holding off England 1-0 on Sunday after Olga Carmona’s first-half goal.The victory made La Roja the first team to hold the under-17, under-20 and senior world titles at the same time. Spain is the fifth winner in nine editions of the Women’s World Cup and joins Germany as the only two nations to win both the men’s and women’s tournament.At the final whistle the Spanish players piled on each other in front of their goal. They were still dancing on the field until the trophy presentations, where they kissed the trophy and raised their arms in triumph as golden glitter fell from above.The Lionesses were trying to bring a World Cup back to England for the first time since 1966, but fell just short.“They’re a fantastic team. I think first half we weren’t our best, second half, we definitely put the...

Patriots’ Isaiah Bolden released from hospital, will travel with team

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

Patriots rookie cornerback Isaiah Bolden was released from the hospital Sunday morning and will travel with the team back to Foxboro, the organization announced in a statement.Bolden was carted off of the field on a backboard during Saturday’s preseason game against the Packers. The two teams agreed to suspend play early in the fourth quarter after he appeared to take an inadvertent hit to the head from teammate Calvin Munson on a passing play.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | NFL Notes: Could this Patriots’ pass rush be the best of the Bill Belichick era? New England Patriots | Patriots Mac Jones, Matthew Slater react to Isaiah Bolden injury in suspended game New England Patriots | Bill Belichick’s call suspending play among Matthew Slater’s ‘proudest moments’ with Patriots New England Patriots | Bill Belichick praises NFL for suspending Patriots-Packers game after Isaiah Bolden injury New ...

Hurricane Hilary moves "very near" to Mexico's Baja coast packing deadly rainfall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Hilary neared landfall on Mexico's Baja California peninsula as a still-dangerous Category 1 hurricane carrying so much rain that forecasters said “catastrophic and life-threatening” flooding is likely across a broad region of the southwestern U.S.The National Weather Center in Miami said that as of 5 a.m. the storm was “very near” the Baja coast south of Ensenada, and 285 miles (460 kilometers) from San Diego, California. The maximum sustained wind speed dropped to 80 mph (130 kph) while spreading “heavy rains” northward over the peninsula.Meteorologists warned that despite weakening, the storm remained treacherous.One person drowned Saturday in the Mexican town of Santa Rosalia, on the peninsula’s eastern coast, when a vehicle was swept away in an overflowing stream. Rescue workers managed to save four other people, said Edith Aguilar Villavicencio, the mayor of Mulege township.It was not immediately clear whether officials considered the fa...

More villages evacuated as a large wildfire in northern Greece rages for the second day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities evacuated another four villages near the northeastern border with Turkey Sunday where a large summer wildfire that has already destroyed several homes over the weekend drew dangerously close.There were no reports of serious injuries to firefighters or residents from the forest blaze near the town of Alexandroupolis, that forced the evacuation of another eight villages Saturday.Strong winds whipped on the flames, and civil protection authorities warned of an “extreme” fire risk Monday in the region around the capital, Athens, and other parts of southern Greece.Some 200 firefighters, assisted by 16 water-dropping aircraft, volunteers and police, were battling the blaze near Alexandroupolis.Local authorities said about half a dozen outlying houses and outbuildings were badly damaged in two of the evacuated villages, as well as a church. Sections of a major highway were closed for a second day as smoke reduced visibility, while Alexandroupol...

Live Updates: Spain makes history with 1-0 win over England in Women’s World Cup final

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — Live updates from the Women’s World Cup final between England and Spain:___Spain made history in winning its first Women’s World Cup title on Sunday with a 1-0 win over England. The victory made La Roja the first team to hold the under-17, under-20 and senior world titles at the same time. Spain is the fifth winner in nine editions of the Women’s World Cup and joins Germany as the only two nations to win both the men’s and women’s tournament. Spain’s men’s team won in 2010. Spain played in the final in only its third appearance in the women’s tournament. ___Spain has won its first Women’s World Cup championship with a 1-0 victory over England. The win for Spain in just its third World Cup appearance prevented the Lionesses — the reigning European champions — from bringing the trophy back to England for the first time since 1966. England’s men’s team won the nation’s only World Cup that year. Spain won on...

College football season arrives as gambling scandals, bet monitoring take on primary role

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — North Carolina junior tight end John Copenhaver gets group text message from his university pointing out the latest betting scandal or reminding him of the importance of not violating rules against betting on sports.“It’s being put in our heads every single day,” he said.Schools feel they have no choice. The spread of legalized sports gambling — and some early scandals — have captured the full attention of athletic departments and conference offices. All major conferences are paying independent betting monitors to make sure their athletes abide by the rules — and catch those who are not.All of this means the personal information surrendered by athletes — birthdays, addresses, Social Security numbers, cell phone numbers — is used in a way unlike the same information shared by their fellow students. Some combination of those details can tip off a betting monitor that something doesn’t look right.“They’re just onboarding and they’re going through the ...

One person in hospital after being struck by vehicle in Bay and Bloor area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

One person is in hospital after being struck by a vehicle in the Bay Street and Bloor Street West area on Sunday morning.Toronto police confirm an adult male pedestrian was struck by a black Volkswagen at approximately 3:00 a.m.The pedestrian was taken to hospital in non-life-threatening condition and the driver of the vehicle stayed on scene.Southbound Bay Street is blocked at Bloor Street West and they 19 Bay TTC bus is on detour southbound due to the collision.

14-year-old boy dead after Calumet Heights shooting ID'd

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

CHICAGO — A 14-year-old boy who died after a shooting in Calumet Heights Saturday evening, has been identified by the medical exaimer.The medical Examiner's office identified him as Rajon Harshaw from Chicago. Police said officers were called to the 8700 block of South Cregier Avenue around 6:50 p.m., where they found a 14-year-old boy who had been shot in the head and chest.The boy was initially taken to Comer Children's Hospital in critical condition, where he later was pronounced dead. 2 teens shot, 1 killed, after fatal Austin shooting If you or someone you know has information that can help lead police toward making an arrest and conviction in the investigation of this incident, CPD encourages you to file an anonymous tip online at cpdtip.com.Police have no one in custody.

Rural Texas awaits mental health windfall after expanded state investment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:48 GMT

If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Crisis counselors are available 24/7.AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Across 25,000 square miles of the Texas Panhandle, Nancy Tanner can offer scant help to rural Texans in a worsening crisis."People are unhappy. People are unstable right now," Tanner said. "There has been an upswing of mental health cases, and it's not going to get any better." About 98% of Texas counties have a mental health professional shortage As the Potter County Judge in the Panhandle hub of Amarillo, she processes mental health cases from 26 counties. The closest care, however, is 225 miles away in Wichita Falls. Texans in the small towns dotting the panhandle may not even have access to a doctor, let alone a psychiatrist.Their access to mental health care will improve in the coming years after a major investment from the state. Amarillo will soon build a $159 million mental health hospital, a...