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Low-blow call helps Usyk come back to KO Dubois and keep heavyweight boxing titles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:29 GMT

WROCLAW, Poland (AP) — After a controversial win to retain his heavyweight boxing titles, Oleksandr Usyk is targeting a long-awaited and elusive unification fight with Tyson Fury.“I’m ready tomorrow,” the Ukrainian declared on Saturday when asked about Fury.This was after Usyk stopped British challenger Daniel Dubois in the ninth round. That win followed a disputed low blow which gave the Ukrainian champion time to recover.Fighting for the first time in more than a year and cheered on by fans waving Ukrainian flags, Usyk knocked down Dubois in the eighth round. Referee Luis Pabon stopped the fight when Usyk dumped him again in the ninth with a stiff right to the jaw.The fight was halted in the fifth round for what Pabon ruled was a low blow by Dubois which sent Usyk to the canvas. Replays showed the punch hitting around Usyk’s belt. It was not given as a knockdown but nor were any points deducted from Dubois, and Pabon urged Usyk: “Take your time.”The Ukrainian seemed to...

Aussie Jett Lawrence completes fourth perfect season in motocross history

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:29 GMT

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Jett Lawrence has become the third rider to complete a perfect motocross season.The 20-year-old Aussie won both 450cc motos at Ironman Raceway Saturday in the AMA Motocross Championship finale, ending the season a perfect 22 for 22.Lawrence joins Ricky Carmichael (2002 and 2004), and James Stewart (2008) as the only riders to win every race of a motocross season.“It doesn’t feel real,” Lawrence said. “I started off so nervous hitting the gate (in moto 2), I don’t know how I led the first lap. Now we’re undefeated. To all the people who doubted me, here we are now.”Lawrence grabbed the holeshot in the opening moto at Ironman and staved off a mid-race challenge by Chase Sexton before pulling away to win by 5.8 seconds. A flinch at the gate cost Lawrence the holeshot in the second moto, but he still managed to slide into second exiting the first turn. A crash by leader Dylan Ferrandis allowed Lawrence to move to the front and he again faced...

Shooter who killed 3 people at Jacksonville Dollar General store targeted Black people, sheriff says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:29 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Shooter who killed 3 people at Jacksonville Dollar General store targeted Black people, sheriff says.Source

Padres place Jake Cronenworth on the 10-day IL with a fractured right wrist, ending his season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:29 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The San Diego Padres placed Jake Cronenworth on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a fractured right wrist, ending his season.Cronenworth got hurt when he was hit by a 93-mph sinker from Brewers reliever Andrew Chafin during San Diego’s 7-3 loss Friday night in Milwaukee. X-rays confirmed what Cronenworth had already suspected, and further examination revealed a non-displaced fracture of the distal ulna bone.“It sucks,” Cronenworth said. “I want to be out there with my teammates and helping us get to the playoffs.”The 29-year-old Cronenworth batted .229 with 10 homers and 48 RBIs in 127 games this season for underachieving San Diego. He agreed to an $80 million, seven-year contract on April 1 that kicks in for next season.“Jake, obviously, is one of our core guys,” Padres President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller said. “What he brings to the team every single day, that’s gonna be hard to replace for sure. The good news for Jake is no surgery. Cast it...

The AP Top 25 Fared

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:29 GMT

No. 1 Georgia (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. UT Martin, Saturday.No. 2 Michigan (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. East Carolina, Saturday.No. 3 Ohio St. (0-0) did not play. Next: at Indiana, Saturday.No. 4 Alabama (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. Middle Tennessee, Saturday.No. 5 LSU (0-0) did not play. Next: at No. 8 Florida St., Sunday.No. 6 Southern Cal (0-0) vs. San Jose St.. Next: vs. Nevada, Saturday.No. 7 Penn St. (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. West Virginia, Saturday.No. 8 Florida St. (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 5 LSU, Sunday.No. 9 Clemson (0-0) did not play. Next: at Duke, Monday.No. 10 Washington (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. Boise St., Saturday.No. 11 Texas (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. Rice, Saturday.No. 12 Tennessee (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. Virginia, Saturday.No. 13 Notre Dame (1-0) beat Navy 42-3. Next: vs. Tennessee St., Saturday.No. 14 Utah (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. Florida, Thursday.No. 15 Oregon (0-0) did not play. Next: vs. Portland St., Saturday.No. 16 Kansa...

A shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, that killed 3 people was racially motivated, sheriff says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:29 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, that killed 3 people was racially motivated, sheriff says.Source

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis defends title at world championships

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:29 GMT

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Even though he’d captured yet another gold medal, Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis wanted more. He always does.Before leaving the stage at world championships on Saturday, the vaulter known as “Mondo” had one request — raise the bar. He wanted three cracks at breaking his world record mark, the one he keeps breaking again and again.It didn’t happen. He was just too drained on a muggy night. Still, it made for great theater and after Duplantis rose from the mat following his final attempt, he faced the crowd and took a bow. Duplantis added a second straight world title by clearing 6.10 meters (20 feet), holding off runner-up Ernest John Obiena of the Philippines. Kurtis Marschall of Australia and American Christopher Nilsen, shared bronze.“It was great fun,” Duplantis said.For him, anyway, the reigning Olympic champion heading into Paris next summer. “Are you ever going to let us win?” Marschall cracked.Duplantis gave his competitors a ...

2 arrested after fight at Aurora football game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Two people were arrested after a fight broke out at a high school football game Friday night, Aurora Police Department said.APD said one of the people involved was a juvenile who had a handgun on them, and the other was an adult who was arrested for "obstruction and disorderly conduct." 4 ‘armed and dangerous’ young adults wanted in shoe store robbery It happened at the Aurora Public Schools stadium during a football game between Rangeview High School and Vista PEAK Prepatory. APD said it responded to reports of fights at the game. When crowds of people would not leave, more officers were called to the scene and it was cleared without any incident or serious injuries, APD said late Friday night.The rest of the game was canceled in the interest of student, staff and family safety, Aurora Public Schools told FOX31. As of Saturday afternoon, two people were arrested.APS said it was "disappointed and troubled" after multiple people watched others engage in fights at t...

2 robbed at gunpoint in Wynwood; subject at large

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:29 GMT

Police are searching for the armed robber who, they said, targeted two people in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood during the overnight hours.City of Miami Police responded to the scene of the robbery at 90 NW 29th St., at around 3:10 a.m., Saturday.Investigators said the victims reported their belongings were taken by the armed robber.Police said no one was injured.As of Saturday night, the subject remains at large.If you have any information on this armed robbery or the subject’s whereabouts, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Boloco closing several locations in Boston

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:29 GMT

A beloved local burrito chain is wrapping up business at its flagship location in Boston after more than 26 years.Boloco is closing its doors at its restaurant near the Berkley College of Music. The company said it was a true honor to serve customers in the city but the pandemic made it difficult to remain in business.The Boloco locations on the Common and 50 Congress will also be closing by the end of the year.The locations at Boston Children’s Hospital and in Hanover, New Hampshire will remain open.