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Scott McLaughlin wins 1st pole this IndyCar season, 2nd straight at Nashville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:12 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Scott McLaughlin won his second straight pole Saturday at the Music City Grand Prix and the first on a street course this season for Team Penske.The New Zealander, currently fifth in the points race, will be looking for his second win this year Sunday. He came in second here to countryman Scott Dixon “by a nose” a year ago. McLaughlin said the qualifying session probably was the best of his IndyCar career with the Chevrolet. “That was the money one,” McLaughlin said. “That was real nice. That was juicy. So I was really happy with that one. Obviously, the same car as we ran last year.” McLaughlin grabbed the fourth pole of his career on his final lap of the Fast Six, holding off Pato O’Ward by more than three-tenths of a second. Colton Herta of Andretti Autosport missed out on his second pole here and will start third alongside series points leader Alex Palou. Dixon, a six-time series champ, crashed into the Turn 11 wall damaging the front of his Chip Ga...

Messi en el FC Dallas – Inter Miami: previa, alineaciones, horario y cómo ver el partido

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:12 GMT

(CNN Español) — La leyenda de Messi llega a tierra texana. Lo recibirá la gran expectación que ha generado su presencia que llevó a que en solo 18 minutos se agotaron todas las localidades del estadio Toyota. Serán 20.500 (capacidad máxima que tiene el estadio) que estarán presentes para ver el duelo entre el local FC Dallas y el equipo sensación del momento en la MLS, el Inter de Miami.El encuentro es válido por los octavos de final de la Leagues Cup, torneo que juegan equipos de la MLS (Estados Unidos y Canadá), más equipos mexicanos. Será el primer encuentro que el Inter de Miami, con la presencia de Messi, jugará en condición de visitante, y lo hará en un cálido domingo en el que se esperan temperaturas que podrían llegar a los 36 grados centígrados.El calor es el que le ha puesto al fútbol de Estados Unidos la presencia del rosarino, y especialmente a un equipo como el Inter de Miami que, con su sola presencia, hizo un cambio de piel y espíritu en la escuadra de las garza...

Trainer Rick Dutrow wins $1M Whitney at Saratoga for first Grade 1 score since 10-year suspension

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:12 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — White Abarrio won the $1 million Whitney by 6 1/4 lengths on Saturday, giving trainer Rick Dutrow his first Grade 1 victory since returning to horse racing after serving a 10-year suspension.The win, on Dutrow’s 64th birthday, earned White Abarrio an automatic berth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic in November at Santa Anita. The colt paid $22.40 to win.White Abarrio ran nine furlongs in 1:48.45. Zandon was second, while 2-5 favorite Cody’s Wish was another 3 3/4 lengths back in third at Saratoga.Dutrow, who trained Big Brown to victories in the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness, won the first race he entered in May at Belmont Park. He regained his trainer’s license in February and began assembling a string of horses.In 2011, Dutrow had his license revoked for 10 years by New York officials after being charged with numerous medication and administrative violations. He fought the suspension until exhausting all of his legal appeals in...

Va. MS-13 member sentenced to life in prison for 2019 gang murder

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:12 GMT

A Fairfax County, Virginia, man was sentenced to life in federal prison Monday for his involvement in the 2019 murder of a 16-year-old.Jose Henry Hernandez-Garcia, 29, was one of three members of the MS-13 street gang convicted in federal court on charges related to the killing of Jacson Pineda-Chicas, of Falls Church, Virginia.Hernandez-Garcia, of Annandale, Virginia, was convicted on charges of murder, racketeering and conspiracy in December of 2022.According to prosecutors, Jose Domingo Ordonez-Zometa — who they said was the leader of the MS-13 “clique” — held a meeting at his house in March 2019, where he discussed his suspicions that Pineda-Chicas was in contact with police about the gang’s activities.Ordonez-Zometa then began to question Pineda-Chicas about his alleged cooperation with the police. During the questioning, prosecutors said Hernandez-Garcia, his co-defendants and at least one other MS-13 member assaulted both the teen and another member who trie...

Prince William’s Black-owned businesses push for greater inclusion at roundtable with Rep. Spanberger

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:12 GMT

The roundtable included representatives from the Virginia Black Business Directory and Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce.(Courtesy Ben Peters, InsideNoVa) The roundtable included representatives from the Virginia Black Business Directory and Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce.(Courtesy Ben Peters, InsideNoVa) This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.Black business owners who met with Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Prince William County officials on Friday made clear they want a more prominent seat at the table to address the unique challenges they face.“We need invites...

McDaniel praises defense in Dolphins scrimmage interrupted by lightning

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:12 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Typical of the South Florida summer, inclement weather disrupted another outdoor activity.Lightning interrupted the Miami Dolphins scrimmage at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday.Shortly after quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw a 57-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill, players, staff and spectators immediately sought cover for the eventual 50-minute delay.“Apparently, you guys would know more than I would, that happens from time to time here,” Dolphins second-year coach Mike McDaniel said. “The biggest fear that I had was I didn’t want the defense, which was starting to feel some momentum, I didn’t want them to all of a sudden have a lull. You’re just happy to get stuff out of the way because you don’t want these lessons to be learned when the score is final and the box score is real.”Although McDaniel didn’t single out a winning unit, he praised his defense’s performance. Much is expected from the group after the Dolphins hired veteran NFL assistant Vic Fan...

Standoff involving barricaded suspect underway in Charlestown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:12 GMT

An hours-long standoff between police and a barricaded suspect continued in Charlestown Saturday night, with police on scene and the area blocked off as of around 9 p.m. Boston police initially responded to the area of Caldwell Street Saturday afternoon. Emergency crews were then in the area throughout the afternoon, with SWAT personnel and an armored vehicle spotted on scene. Neighbors speaking with 7NEWS said they called police because they were worried about a neighbor who was in his apartment. With police responding, some said they came home to realize they could not park in the area. No further information was immediately available.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Boston Police at the scene of ongoing barricade situation in Charlestown

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:12 GMT

Police have been on the scene of a standoff involving a barricaded man in Charlestown for hours.A call came in at 4:27 p.m. Saturday for a report of a man barricaded within an apartment building at 30 Caldwell St. Police have been at the scene since that time, according to Officer Michael Torigian, a Boston Police Department spokesman.The event has been labeled a “Code 99,” which can mean multiple things including a barricaded suspect, he said.Another department spokesman on the scene confirmed that there had been no violent incidents during the barricade situation but that police remained on the scene.In a separate incident, the evening became even more chaotic as other officers responded to reports of smash and grabs in Downtown Crossing at around 8 p.m. While a police report was not yet available, Torigian said that event notes indicate there were between a baker’s dozen and 30 people suspected. The first of several calls came in for the area of 371 Washington St. just befo...

Lengthy brawl breaks out during the Chicago White Sox-Cleveland Guardians game, leading to multiple ejections

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:12 GMT

A wild and lengthy brawl broke out between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians in the sixth inning Saturday night at Progressive Field.Guardians third baseman José Ramírez doubled to right and slide headfirst into second, where Sox shortstop Tim Anderson applied the tag.The two exchanged words and then punches were thrown as the benches cleared. Anderson and Ramírez squared off like prize fighters near second base, trading swings before Ramírez landed a right haymaker that leveled Anderson.It took 14 minutes to clear the field as tempers continued to flare.The Sox led 5-1 with one out in the sixth when the incident occurred. When the inning began, Sox starter Michael Kopech had a no-hitter, which was broken up on a one-out double by Andrés Giménez.Ramírez was up next, and the chain of events followed his hit.When the dust finally settled, Anderson, Ramírez, Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, Sox manager Pedro Grifol, Guardians manager ...

'Secrets beneath the floorboard': CBP finds meth concealed in vehicle

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:12 GMT

CALEXICO, Calif. -- Over $360,000 worth of methamphetamines were found concealed in a vehicle at the Calexico West Port of Entry Wednesday, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection said. CBP says officers encountered a 20-year-old man shortly before 10 a.m. who was driving a 2013 sedan and was applying for admission into the U.S. It was reported that one the officers noticed plastic wrapped packages in the floorboard of the vehicle during initial inspection. Two teens arrested on suspicion of May murder of homeless woman At that point, the traveler and vehicle were referred to a secondary inspection, CBP said. A canine enforcement team responded and alerted officers to the presence of narcotics. According to CBP, 41 packages were extracted from the floorboard and seats of the sedan. The contents -- which weighed in at 242.64 pounds -- tested positive for methamphetamines. Officials say the estimated street value of the drugs equated to $363,960.Methamphetamines were found conceale...