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Princes William and George see Villa beat Nottingham Forest

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:16:52 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa put on a show for its royal visitors in a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest that lifted the team into sixth place in the English Premier League on Saturday.Prince William, who is known to be a Villa fan, attended with his oldest child, Prince George, and saw Ollie Watkins continue his hot streak with a stoppage-time goal to seal victory.It was Watkins’ ninth goal in his last 11 games, adding to Bertrand Traore’s strike early in the second half.Villa has won six of its last seven matches and is in real contention for European qualification, with the Europa League firmly in the sights of manager Unai Emery — a serial winner of the competition with Sevilla and Villarreal.Emery mustn’t have thought this was possible when he took over from Steven Gerrard in November. Villa is on course for their best finish since 2010.For Forest, an eighth game without a win returned the team to the bottom three for the first time since January. Unles...

Devils sign Jack Hughes’ brother Luke to 3-year contract

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:16:52 GMT

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils signed defenseman Luke Hughes — the younger brother of star center Jack Hughes — to a three-year, entry-level contract starting this season.Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the deal on Saturday, a day after Luke Hughes’ Michigan team’s season ended in a Frozen Four loss to Quinnipiac.Having the deal start this season will allow Luke Hughes to reach free agency a year sooner. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. Luke Hughes was the fourth overall selection in the 2021 NHL draft. He has been assigned jersey No. 43, but Devils coach Lindy Ruff said he won’t be in the lineup Saturday night when New Jersey faces the Bruins in Boston.The 19-year-old Hughes was an assistant captain for the Wolverines as a sophomore and ranked ranked second in scoring with nine goals and 33 assists. His point total ranked second for all NCAA defensemen this season.Jack Hughes, 21, was the first overall selection in the...

Increíble: la policía usará cámaras para detectar a mujeres que no lleven velo en Irán

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:16:52 GMT

La Policía iraní anunció este sábado que está instalando cámaras en lugares públicos para identificar a mujeres que no usan el velo hijab, una nueva medida destinada a imponer el uso de esta prenda obligatoria en el país islámico.El velo es obligatorio en Irán desde 1983 y la falta de su uso se puede castigar con la cárcel.“En una innovadora medida para evitar tensiones y conflictos en la aplicación de la ley del velo, la Policía usará herramientas y cámaras inteligentes en lugares públicos y carreteras para identificar a las personas (que no usan el hijab)”, indicó el cuerpo de seguridad en un comunicado citado por la agencia Tasnim.El cuerpo de seguridad explicó que se enviarán mensajes a las mujeres que no cumplan con la ley del velo y la castidad, “informándoles de las consecuencias”. Envenenan con gas a más de 1,000 alumnas en varios colegios en Irán Irán detiene a una de las actrices más famosas del país; esta fue la razón “...

Boston expected to be No. 1 pick in WNBA draft

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:16:52 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Aliyah Boston has been the consensus No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft all season.The Indiana Fever, who own the top choice, just had to wait for the South Carolina star to make it official she was going to enter this year’s draft. Boston had the chance to return to South Carolina for her COVID season, but opted to enter Monday night’s draft instead.“I think Aliyah Boston is a legitimate first pick option,” Fever general manager Lin Dunn said on a conference call. “I’ve watched her play very closely this year. Her size, her basketball IQ, her character, her leadership skills. She just brings an enormous amount to the table, and I really think she’s going to have — whether she’s picked first, second or third, she’s going to have an immediate impact on this league.”Boston was a three-time All-America selection and earned AP Player of the Year honors in 2022 as a junior. She, like many other players, have had to choose whether to come back to college for a ...

Fulham own goal gives West Ham first away win since August

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:16:52 GMT

LONDON (AP) — West Ham celebrated a first away win since August in the English Premier League thanks to a Fulham own goal on Saturday.The Hammers were thrashed by Newcastle 5-1 midweek but recovered to win 1-0 at Craven Cottage in a low-quality affair settled by Harrison Reed’s unfortunate first-half moment.Not since a victory at Aston Villa in their second away game had the travelling West Ham fans been able to celebrate three points — although history was on their side here, having won more away fixtures against Fulham than any other league team.Those supporters, though, still lambasted manager David Moyes with chants of “You don’t know what you’re doing,” during the second half.Victory lifted West Ham three points above the drop zone.Fulham has lost four league games in a row as hopes of European qualification continue to drift.Coach Marco Silva, watching from high up in Craven Cottage’s new Riverside Stand after being hit with a two-game ban following his red card at...

Survival at Masters as Rahm stays close and Woods makes cut

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:16:52 GMT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — No one had an easier time Saturday morning at the Masters than Brooks Koepka. He didn’t have to play, and he still had the lead going into a cold, soggy and brutally difficult weekend at Augusta National.Jon Rahm did remarkably well to stay close. Tiger Woods managed to survive, tying the Masters record by making the cut for the 23rd consecutive time.Cameron Young summed it for some three dozen players who were forced to handle the rain, the cold and a course that played longer than it ever has.“It’s basically impossible,” Young said. “I really don’t know what you’re supposed to do.”Rahm played the entire back nine in severe conditions and finished off a 3-under 69 to get within two shots of Koepka, who was among the fortunate to get his second round out of the way on Friday before the bad weather moved in and changed everything.Temperatures dipped below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius). Shots were skidding into the rain-soaked g...

Police searching for man who robbed Falmouth bank at gunpoint

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:16:52 GMT

Authorities are searching for a man who robbed a Falmouth bank at gunpoint on Saturday, officials said. The suspect, described as being a white male, entered the Rockland Trust Bank on Davis Straits around 9 a.m. and fled the area in a stolen Ford SUV, which was later found in the 200 block of Teaticket Highway, police said.State police say they’ve set up a perimeter and are actively searching the area with a K-9 unit.The state police Air Wing is also expected to assist in the search.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Police expect to charge father in toddler’s death after he allegedly fled crash in Clarksburg

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:16:52 GMT

State police are investigating the death of a young child after his father, while fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle crash, apparently lost the child in brook in Clarksburg early Saturday morning, officials said.Troopers responding to a reported crash on Middle Road in Clarksburg around 2 a.m. learned that a 2-year-old boy who had been in the vehicle was unaccounted for, according to state police.His father, Darel A. Galorenzo, 35, of Readsboro, Vermont, who was determined to have been operating under the influence, was also taken into custody on a negligent operation charge.The child was pulled from Hudson Brook around 2:20 a.m. He was taken to Berkshire Medical Center in North Adams, where he was pronounced dead. His name has not been released.No additional information was immediately released.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Investigation underway after body found in Cohasset

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:16:52 GMT

A 40-year-old man was found dead near James Road and Cushing Road in Cohasset at 6:15 a.m. Saturday morning, according to Cohasset Police Chief William Quigley. Officials say residents are not in danger.A dog walker called 911 this morning to report a possible dead body on the side of the road. Cohasset police are currently investigating the death, with foul play not suspected.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Teenager, 12-year-old arrested in 3 teen murders in Florida

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:16:52 GMT

Two juveniles were arrested in connection with three shooting deaths of teenagers in central Florida, Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said Friday. One suspect is still at large.“We are shocked… not only are the victims juveniles, but the murderers are juveniles as well,” Woods said.Last Thursday, a 16-year-old girl was found with gunshot wounds on the side of the road. Layla Silvernai later succumbed to her injuries in an area hospital. The following morning, 17-year-old boy was found fatally shot on the side of the road, and another victim was found in Silvernai’s car, partially submerged in a lake.“Basically, in simple terms there is no honor among thieves, and at some point, these three individuals turned on our three victims and murdered them,” Woods said.Investigators believe the arrested suspects, Robert Robinson, 17, and Christopher Atkins, 12, were involved in burglaries with the victims, with potential ties to criminal gangs. Marion County Sheriff’s Offi...