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Charlotte keeps playoff hopes alive, prevents Fire from clinching spot with 2-0 victory

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:36 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Ashley Westwood scored the only goal Kristijan Kahlina would need in the first half and Charlotte FC defeated Chicago 2-0 on Saturday night, keeping its playoff hopes alive while preventing the Fire from clinching a postseason berth.Westwood found the net for a third time this season, scoring unassisted in the 23rd minute to give Charlotte (9-11-12) the lead for good. Kahlina finished with three saves to earn his fifth clean sheet of the season. Karol Swiderski added an insurance goal on a penalty kick in the 58th minute. It was his 12th netter of the campaign. He became the first Charlotte player to score in three straight league matches.Chris Brady turned away three shots for Chicago (10-13-10).All three previous meetings ended in come-from-behind victories — two by Charlotte.Charlotte returns to action on Oct. 18 at Inter Miami. The Fire travel to play New York City FC on Oct. 21.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Flores runs for 2 TDs, Owen scores on 85-yard punt return and Northern Arizona beats Weber St. 27-10

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:36 GMT

OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Angel Flores ran for two touchdowns, Coleman Owen had an 85-yard punt return for a touchdown and Northern Arizona beat Weber State 27-10 on Saturday night. Flores ran into the end zone from the 6 early in the second quarter, and his 16-yard touchdown run capped the scoring with 2:35 remaining. He carried just six times for 52 yards. Adam Damante was 25-of-31 passing for 183 yards for Northern Arizona (2-4, 2-1 Big Sky Conference). Owen’s scored early in the second quarter, and Damate’s 22-yard touchdown pass to Marcus Phillips Jr. gave the Lumberjacks a 20-10 lead heading into the break. Devon Starling added 94 yards rushing on 21 carries for the Lumberjacks. Kylan Weisser completed 19 of 30 passes for 119 yards, threw two interceptions and had a 1-yard TD run for Weber State (3-3, 1-2). ___ AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-pollSource

D.C. United parts ways with coach Wayne Rooney in 9th MLS coaching change this season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:36 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wayne Rooney is out as coach of D.C. United after one season, the team said Saturday night.D.C. United and Rooney agreed to part ways, the team posted on social media hours after a win over New York City FC. D.C. United becomes the ninth team to change coaches in the MLS this season.Despite a 2-0 victory on Saturday, D.C. United failed to qualify for the playoffs. Rooney improved the team’s point tally in his only full season at the helm, piling up 40 points with a record of 10-10-14. The team fell out of playoff contention when CF Montreal beat the Portland Timbers 4-1. D.C. United missed the playoffs for a fourth straight season, matching a club mark from 2008-2011.Jason Levien, D.C. United CEO and co-chairman said in a statement on social media that the separation with Rooney will allow the team’s new general manager to “impart a new philosophy and structure onto our sporting operations, which begins with the critical identification of a Head Coach w...

DC United, head coach Wayne Rooney agree to part ways

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:36 GMT

D.C. United head coach Wayne Rooney walks off the field after an MLS soccer match against Inter Miami, Saturday, July 8, 2023, in Washington. The game ended in a 2-2 tie. (AP/Alex Brandon) D.C. United head coach Wayne Rooney walks off the field after an MLS soccer match against Inter Miami, Saturday, July 8, 2023, in Washington. The game ended in a 2-2 tie. (AP/Alex Brandon) D.C. United and head coach Wayne Rooney have mutually agreed to part ways after the Black and Red failed to make the playoffs for the fourth straight season.Rooney announced his decision to leave during his postgame press conference after D.C. defeated NYCFC 2-0 in its regular-season finale Saturday night. United (10-14-10) mathematically fell...

Iowa State defense has 4 INTs as Cyclones beat TCU 27-14

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:36 GMT

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State rushed for 215 yards and the defense intercepted four passes as the Cyclones pulled away for a 27-14 win Saturday over TCU.Eli Sanders led the way for Iowa State (3-3, 2-1 Big 12), rushing for 99 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. The Cyclones averaged well over 6 yards per carry before taking a knee at the end of the game, wearing down TCU (3-3, 1-2) in the second half.Abu Sama ran for 59 yards, with 55 of it coming on a touchdown with 11:30 left in the third quarter to give Iowa State a 17-7 lead.Rocco Becht added 138 passing yards and a touchdown for Iowa State, which improved to 20-5 in its last 25 Big 12 home games.TCU had been 7-0 in true road games under second-year coach Sonny Dykes.Emani Bailey led the Horned Frogs with 152 yards rushing on 21 attempts – his fourth 100-yard game of the season.Horned Frogs quarterback Chandler Morris, who ranked No. 2 in the Big 12 and 10th nationally with nearly 331 yards of total offense per game, left with j...

Wicks scores go-ahead touchdown, Henderson makes key stop in Old Dominion victory over Southern Miss

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:36 GMT

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Keyshawn Wicks scored the go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter, Jason Henderson made the fourth-down stop on a goal line stand, and Old Dominion defeated Southern Mississippi 17-13 on Saturday night.After Wicks scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run with 11:19 remaining, Southern Mississippi drove 74 yards in 13 plays and faced fourth-and-goal at the 1-yard line. Frank Gore Jr. took a direct snap and was stopped by Henderson. It was the 17th tackle of the game for ODU’s new career leader in that category.Old Dominion then ran off the final 3:51.Southern Miss took a 10-lead on the first of two Andrew Stein field goals and an 82-yard punt return by Tiaquelin Mims. The Golden Eagles led 10-7 at halftime and 13-10 heading to the fourth quarter.ODU’s Grant Wilson completed 8 of 18 passes for 194 yards and his 39-yard completion to Ahmarian Granger helped set up Wicks’ go-ahead touchdown. Kadarius Calloway had 93 yards rushing fo...

Messi enters game in 2nd half but Inter Miami loses 1-0 to Cincinnati, ending playoff hopes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:36 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi’s entry into the game in the second half wasn’t enough as Inter Miami surrendered a late goal in a 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati on Saturday night, ending its post-season hopes.The seven-time Ballon d’ Or winner, who had missed five of his last six games because of a leg injury, was not in the starting lineup but was expected to play at some point in the match.Anticipating a second-half appearance, fans at DRV PNK Stadium screamed his name when Messi and teammates began warmups along the sidelines. The screams intensified as Messi approached the midfield area and entered the match in the 55th minute.He made an immediate impact, drawing a foul and free kick in the 59th minute. But his shot from 25 yards sailed high and wide.“As far as the injury is concerned, he is fine. There are no problems,” Inter Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino said in Spanish. “Obviously, because he has not played recently, there was a lack of rhythm. That is why he playe...

How proposed $17.5 million boost in funds could impact renters in Denver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Denver Mayor Mike Johnston will review a new budget sent to him by the City Council.The council approved adding $17.5 million to the rental assistance fund, but Johnston may or may not approve it when he brings his version back to them on Oct. 16. How Denver plans to spend $49M to house the homeless The group that lobbied the council for the funding boost is called the Community Economic Defense Project.CEDP laid the reasons why millions more are needed to keep people from getting evicted from their homes, a contributing factor to rising homelessness."I would rather throw some money at the problem now than throw twice or triple the amount later," Elina Rodriguez said.Rodriguez is with CEDP, she said it is better to invest now in preventing homelessness in Denver than much more later."If they end up homeless, they will need significantly more services and resources, in addition to the services and resources that come with rehousing," Rodriguez said.CEDP successfull...

Parents of UM students living at The Cloisters apartments share concerns over unsafe and unsanitary conditions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:36 GMT

Off-campus concerns are ongoing for the University of Miami students who have been dealing with unsafe and unsanitary living conditions for weeks. Now, their furious families are stepping it, hoping their presence brings a solution.Speaking with 7News on Saturday, the parents of UM students who live at The Cloisters apartment complex voiced their frustration“Everybody here has an issue. There are some that came a very long distance because they are so worried about their child,” said concerned parent Rob Connors. “We feel like we’re not getting any answers, we’re just hearing about more problems.”The latest issue, these parents said, is a gas leak in one of the buildings.“We’re about day 4 now; it’s Saturday,” said one parent. “I don’t believe that the local gas companies are here. I don’t see them.”7 Investigates has kept a close eye on the conditions at The Cloisters.Just last month, a sewage backu...

Parents of 9-year-old handcuffed at Central Florida school sue city, school resource officers involved

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:13:36 GMT

OVIEDO, Fla. (WSVN) — Outraged by what they saw on video, the parents of a 9-year-old boy who was handcuffed at his Central Florida school have filed a lawsuit against the city and the school resource officers involved.Back on Feb. 2, the two officers entered the mailroom at Stenstrom Elementary School in Oviedo, near Orlando.According to a police report, the school’s staff attempted to de-escalate a situation with a fourth grader who was cursing, screaming and throwing things in the mailroom.The lawsuit, later filed by the student’s family, said the student had an Individual Education Plan and Behavior Intervention Plan, identifying physical aggression as a behavioral problem.Officer worn body camera video shows staff using blocking pads made for situations like this, but officers were later seen handcuffed the boy while asking him to calm down.“Stand up for me, bud. Chill, chill. Stop it,” said one of the officers.Officers continued to speak with the ...