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Australian Titmus takes it out fast and sets WR in 400m freestyle as Ledecky settles for silver

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:21:46 GMT

FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Australian Ariarne Titmus had only one tactic in mind to reclaim her women’s 400-meter freestyle world record on Sunday’s opening day of the World Aquatics Championships.Start fast and hang on.It worked. Titmus won in 3 minutes, 55.38 seconds with silver for American Katie Ledecky in 3:58.73 and bronze for Erika Fairweather of New Zealand in 3:59.59. Canadian 16-year-old Summer McIntosh, who held the record after taking it four months ago from Titmus, was fourth in 3:59.94. Her old mark was 3:56.08.“It wasn’t something (breaking the record) that I had my mind on for this meet,” Titmus said. “I just wanted to come here and try and swim the way I know I’m capable of. I knew the only way to win — I believed — was to try to take it out (fast) and whoever had as much fight left at the end was going to win it.”Despite it falling on the first day, the race was seen by many as the most compelling matchup of the eight-day championships in southwestern ...

F1 champ Verstappen wins Hungarian GP to extend overall lead, give Red Bull record 12th straight win

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:21:46 GMT

BUDAPEST (AP) — Formula One champion Max Verstappen needed only a few seconds to stamp his authority on the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday and win his seventh straight race of a crushingly dominant season.Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton started from pole position ahead of Verstappen, who muscled him out at the first corner and never looked back.Red Bull’s 12th straight win, including the final race of 2022, broke McLaren’s record for consecutive team wins set in 1988.“That was so enjoyable to drive, 12 in a row that is unbelievable,” Verstappen said. “Hopefully we can keep this momentum going for a long time.”Verstappen is cruising toward a third straight F1 title. His ninth victory overall — complete with another bonus point for the fastest lap — means the 25-year-old Dutchman already leads his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez by 110 points. McLaren driver Lando Norris finished second for the second-straight race and Perez was third for a much-needed second podium in six ...

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix Results

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:21:46 GMT

SundayAt HungaroringBudapest, Hungary.Lap length: 4.00 kilometers(Start position in parentheses)1. (2) Max Verstappen, Netherlands, Red Bull Racing, 70 laps, 1:38:08.634, 26 points.2. (3) Lando Norris, Great Britain, McLaren, 70, +33.731 seconds, 18.3. (9) Sergio Perez, Mexico, Red Bull Racing, 70, +37.603, 15.4. (1) Lewis Hamilton, Great Britain, Mercedes, 70, +39.134, 12.5. (4) Oscar Piastri, Australia, McLaren, 70, +1:02.572, 10.6. (18) George Russell, Great Britain, Mercedes, 70, +1:05.825, 8.7. (6) Charles Leclerc, Monaco, Ferrari, 70, +1:10.317, 6.8. (11) Carlos Sainz Jr, Spain, Ferrari, 70, +1:11.073, 4.9. (8) Fernando Alonso, Spain, Aston Martin, 70, +1:15.709, 2.10. (14) Lance Stroll, Canada, Aston Martin, 69, +1 lap, 1.11. (16) Alexander Albon, Thailand, Williams, 69, +1 lap.12. (7) Valtteri Bottas, Finland, Alfa Romeo Racing, 69, +1 lap.13. (13) Daniel Ricciardo, Australia, Alphatauri, 69, +1 lap.14. (10) Nico Hulkenberg, Germany, Haas, 69, +1 lap.15. (17) Yuki Tsunoda, J...

Argentina en el Mundial de Fútbol Femenino 2023: calendario, jugadoras, formación y más

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:21:46 GMT

(CNN Español) — “El fútbol no tiene lógica” es un proverbio que se utiliza mucho en el más popular de los deportes. Eso quedó en evidencia con el impacto que significó la victoria de Nueva Zelandia ante Noruega por 1-0 en la apertura del Mundial Femenino 2023.Con esa premisa la Selección Femenina de Argentina se plantó en el último Mundial de Francia 2019, donde empató sin goles ante Japón —la selección que fue campeona en 2011—, perdió en un apretado 0-1 ante la poderosa Selección de Inglaterra e igualó a 3 ante Escocia, memorable partido en el que estuvo abajo 0-3.La producción argentina gozó en tierra gala de muy buena salud, evidenció un crecimiento en su juego, logró reconocimiento a nivel mundial y también puertas adentro.Cuando se crece en el nivel competitivo, las hazañas deportivas en el fútbol potencian sus posibilidades. Eso es lo que ha pasado en estos cuatro años: sumó más recursos en la preparación, tuvo un fuerte apoyo dirigencial y su rendimiento ha...

Live updates | Harman keeps 5-shot lead by the turn in final round of British Open

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:21:46 GMT

HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Brian Harman kept his five-shot lead after the first nine holes in the final round of the British Open.The gap was down to three shots after he made bogeys on the second and fifth holes, but Harman recovered with consecutive birdies on the sixth and seventh. The American lefty drained putts of 14 feet and 24 feet to regain control at the top.He made the turn at even par for the day and 12 under for the tournament.Harman’s closest challenger was Sepp Straka, who was at 2 under for the day and 7 under for the tournament.Seven players were tied at 6 under after Harman made the turn, including Jon Rahm, Jason Day, Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy.___WHAT TO KNOW— Harman builds a 5-shot lead at British Open— Jon Rahm sets Hoylake record with 63 to give himself a chance — Younger brother of U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick in the top 10 — Rory McIlroy lets chances slip away with poor putting___MCILROY MAKES EARLY MOVERory McIlroy made up four shots by the ...

Police investigating after daylight shooting leaves 33-year-old man wounded in Concord, NH

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:21:46 GMT

Authorities in New Hampshire say there is no danger to the public after a daylight shooting left a man with non-life-threatening injuries in Concord on Saturday.The Concord Police Department said the 33-year-old victim was found and taken to a hospital after officers were called to the area of 76 Basin Street around 2:30 p.m.In a news release, the department said that all individuals “involved in the incident” had been identified and that as an investigation into the shooting continues, no threat was posed to the public.Officials did not say whether any arrests had been made yet or if anyone was facing charges, and asked that anyone who may have information on the shooting reach out to the Concord Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 603-225-8600.Those who wish to submit a tip anonymously can do so via the Concord Regional Crimeline at 603-226-3100 or online at at the Concord Regional Crimeline website.

'Be aware of lightning strikes' in San Diego County: National Weather Service

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:21:46 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The National Weather Service warns of possible lightning strikes in San Diego County's deserts and mountains Sunday.According to weather officials, isolated showers and storms are possible for the morning hours with cloud cover potentially impacting thunderstorm development over parts of the mountains and deserts into Sunday afternoon. It’s like an Airbnb for pools in San Diego County NWS says outflow from a decaying storm complex in northwest Mexico is generating some lightning and precipitation over the lower deserts in the region. The weather agency stated on Twitter, "be aware of lightning strikes, especially over the deserts and mountains."At 10:18 a.m., NWS confirmed lightning strikes have been reported in the deserts.The cloud cover is also impacting temperatures throughout the county. Weather officials say most areas, with the exception of the coast, are quite a bit cooler as of Sunday morning. Here's a 24-hour temperature change map from Saturday mornin...

Israel’s Netanyahu hospitalized as thousands protest judicial overhaul plan ahead of key vote

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:21:46 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was recovering in a hospital on Sunday after an emergency heart procedure, as tens of thousands of supporters and opponents of his government’s judicial overhaul plan held rival rallies ahead of a key vote.Netanyahu’s sudden hospitalization for the implant of a pacemaker added another dizzying twist to an already dramatic series of events that have bitterly divided his country and are certain to shape Israel’s future. Monday’s vote in parliament is expected to approve the first major piece of legislation in the contentious plan.Netanyahu’s doctors said Sunday the procedure had gone smoothly. But by Sunday evening, Netanyahu remained in Sheba Hospital near Tel Aviv.In a short video statement from the hospital, Netanyahu, 73, said he felt fine and thanked his doctors for his treatment and the public for wishing him well. Wearing a white dress shirt and dark blazer, Netanyahu said he was pursuing a compr...

Deck collapse at Montana country club leaves at least 25 injured, police say

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:21:46 GMT

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A weekend deck collapse at a Montana country club has left up to 25 people injured, police and local reports said. Emergency services responded to a report that a patio had collapsed at the club in Billings at 7:50 p.m. Saturday, the Billings Police Department said in a statement posted on social media.There were “multiple individuals with injuries” but no fatalities and a large number of people were taken to local hospitals, Billings Police Lt. Matt Lennick said in the statement.News outlets including The Billings Gazette and KTVQ-TV identified the location as the Briarwood Country Club.Up to 25 people were transported to hospitals, KTVQ reported.Police shut down roads near the Billings Clinic and St. Vincent Healthcare to clear access to the hospitals, the Gazette reported.Dr. Clint Seger, CEO of the Billings Clinic, said in a statement that the hospital initially received six patients and was expecting another three. Another Billings Clinic official separat...

Harman unstoppable in drama-free British Open win at Hoylake

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:21:46 GMT

HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Brian Harman turned back every challenge in the British Open, from big names to bad weather, and took his place among major champions Sunday with a victory that was never seriously in doubt at Royal Liverpool.Harman twice responded to a rare bogey with back-to-back birdies, leaving everyone else playing for second. He closed with a 1-under 70, making an 8-foot par putt on the last hole for a six-shot victory.At age 36, he is the oldest first-time major winner since Sergio Garcia was 37 when he won the Masters in 2017.That wasn’t a surprise. Not many would have seen this coming at the start of the week. Harman had gone 167 tournaments over six years since his last victory in the 2017 Wells Fargo Championship. This is only his third title in his 12 years on the PGA Tour.And then the avid outdoorsman made winning golf’s oldest championship look as easy as shooting fish in a barrel.Masters champion Jon Rahm birdied his last hole for a 70 to make it a ...