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Jack Price carried off as Colorado Rapids fall to Minnesota United 2-1

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:14 GMT

The second half of the Colorado Rapids game Saturday night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park started out so promising. It ended in pain.The Rapids fell to Minnesota United 2-1 and lost their captain Jack Price to what can only be considered a heartbreaking loss, as he had to be carried off the pitch shortly after coming on as a substitute.Colorado made four changes from the loss against San Jose, as Anthony Markanich got the start for Alex Gersbach and Sam Nicholson for Keegan Rosenberry with both players out with hamstring injuries.Colorado created five shots in the first half, as Michael Barrios and Connor Ronan each had solid efforts on goal after both had half-chances but were unable to finish.Colorado is one of three teams in the league to keep clean sheets in the first half of three of four games, along with Seattle and Nashville.The goal-less drought was at last broken in the 49th minute of the second half. Off of an overhit cross from Michael Barrios, Littleton native Cole...

Andrew Alirez beats Iowa’s Real Woods, wins Northern Colorado’s first title in modern era

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:14 GMT

TULSA, Okla. — University of Northern Colorado junior Andrew Alirez didn’t eat Mexican, Italian or processed foods this year. It was all in an attempt to win a national title. Well, his next several meals will be “something that tastes good,” because he reached his goal.No. 2-seeded Alirez (28-0) won the 141-pound national championship on Saturday night, becoming the first-ever champion in the modern era. UNC’s most recent titles came in the Division II days and in the 1960s before the NCAA created divisional breakdowns. He defeated No. 1 seed Real Woods (20-1) from Iowa.G-Town, WE DID IT! Andrew Alirez is your 141lb NCAA Division 1 NATIONAL CHAMPION! #GetUpGreeley X #BearDown pic.twitter.com/EotNhsjZ9c— UNC Bears Wrestling (@UNCBearsWrestle) March 19, 2023The Greeley local was met with hugs from the Bears coaching staff and his family, while the crowd erupted in support of his accomplishment. UNC finished tied for 22 out of 61 teams, despite only have three participants.“I...

2 detained in double shooting at apartment complex pool in Newhall

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:14 GMT

Authorities have detained two persons of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of two people next to an apartment complex pool in Newhall on Saturday.The victims are a 16-year-old boy and an adult man, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Their identities have not been released.Deputies responded to The Village apartment complex located on the 23700 block of Silverado Street around 10:51 a.m.Two male victims were found dead at the scene, said LASD. One victim was found sitting on a lounge chair while the other victim was lying on the ground near the pool. Both victims had been shot multiple times in the upper torso. Authorities say the shooting may have been a gang-related hit.Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (TNLA)Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a Newhall apartment complex on March 18, 2023. (TNLA)Two people were fatally shot while sitting by the pool in a New...

Man wanted for allegedly robbing armored truck in El Segundo

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:14 GMT

Federal authorities are searching for a suspect who allegedly robbed an armored truck at gunpoint in El Segundo.On Feb. 21, an armored truck driver was robbed while at a Bank of America located at 835 N. Pacific Coast Highway, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.After robbing the driver, the suspect entered the passenger seat of a maroon-colored Ford Taurus sedan and fled the area.Surveillance images from the bank captured the suspect’s image.Armed suspect wanted for allegedly robbing an armored truck in El Segundo on Feb. 21, 2023. (FBI)Armed suspect wanted for allegedly robbing an armored truck in El Segundo on Feb. 21, 2023. (FBI)Armed suspect wanted for allegedly robbing an armored truck in El Segundo on Feb. 21, 2023. (FBI)Armed suspect wanted for allegedly robbing an armored truck in El Segundo on Feb. 21, 2023. (FBI)He is described as a white man around 40 years old. He stands 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs around 180 pounds and has a thin build. He has moles or s...

Pregnant woman, 2 children stabbed in Antioch

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:14 GMT

ANTIOCH, Calif. (KRON) -- Three people were stabbed Saturday afternoon, according to the Antioch Police Department (APD). The stabbing happened around 4 p.m. on the 100 block of Wilbur Avenue. A pregnant woman and two children were stabbed, APD said. The victims, a 35-year-old woman, an 11-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy, were all taken to the hospital. Two of the three victims are listed in critical condition. Police did not specify which of the victims were in critical condition. Toddler reported missing in SF; police search for child abduction suspect After the stabbing, APD officers pursued a suspect vehicle they saw drive away at a high rate of speed. The driver is listed as a suspect in the stabbing. The car chase led APD to Cordelia in Solano County where the driver was taken into custody after crashing his vehicle. The suspect was not injured but was taken to a nearby hospital for precautionary reasons. The suspect, a 37-year-old Antioch resident, was not identified b...

San Diego State dominates Furman 75-52 to reach Sweet 16

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:14 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — San Diego State had little trouble ending the run of March Madness darling Furman, getting 16 points from Micah Parrish to pace a balanced scoring attack and pulling away for a 75-52 win on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.Darrion Trammell had 13 points, Lamont Butler added 12 and leading scorer Matt Bradley finished with 10 for San Diego State (29-6), which is heading to its first Sweet 16 since 2004.The fifth-seeded Aztecs have won 11 of their past 13 games and will play top overall seed Alabama next week in the South Region semifinals in Louisville, Kentucky.“You should play your best at the end of the season, and we’re playing our best basketball as the end of the season,” coach Brian Dutcher said.“Obviously we hang our hat on defense. That’s the one thing that we do every game,” Dutcher added. “Then when we get the opportunity, we start making shots and play good offensively, then we’re very good.”San Diego State is the ...

Cornell’s Diakomihalis wins 4th title; Penn State wins again

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:14 GMT

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Cornell’s Yianni Diakomihalis became the fifth Division I wrestler to win four national titles and Penn State won its 10th team title in 12 years on Saturday at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships, with former President Donald Trump in attendance for the evening session.Trump shook hands and took selfies with fans and greeted several of the national champions. He sat with staff members and U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin. The crowd stood when he went to the arena floor before the night session began with Mullin and Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt.Diakomihalis capped the evening by defeating Ohio State’s Sammy Sasso 4-2 in the 149-pound final. He joined Kyle Dake, Pat Smith, Logan Stieber and Cael Sanderson — Penn State’s coach — as the only four-time champions ever in Division I.“All those guys are great because they’re different,” Diakomihalis said. “And, you know, my style is different. I might take bits and pieces from each guy, b...

Ferreira’s late goal lifts Dallas over Sporting KC 2-1

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:14 GMT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Alan Velasco scored early in the second half, Jesús Ferreira found the net late and FC Dallas pulled out a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.Sporting KC grabbed an early lead when Dániel Sallói scored unassisted in the 11th minute. It was Sporting KC’s first goal of the season and Sallói’s seventh goal against Dallas, his most against any opponent. Dallas (2-1-1) didn’t get on the scoreboard until Velasco took a pass from Sebastian Lletget and scored 10 minutes into the second half. Ferreira’s match-winner was unassisted in the 84th minute.Dallas picked up a win after getting off to a 1-1-1 start for the fifth straight season. Dallas has allowed a goal in 10 straight matches dating to last season and including the playoffs, the longest active streak in the league.Sallói has scored five of Sporting KC’s last eight goals in the series. The club had gone 274 minutes without scoring or surrendering a goal after playing t...

No March Madness: Gonzales, Texas easily dispatch ECU

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:14 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Shaylee Gonzales scored 20 points and No. 4 Texas rolled to a 79-40 win over No. 13 East Carolina on Saturday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on the Longhorns’ home court.Texas rallied from a poor start to the season to earn the role of host for the first two rounds and made quick work of the Pirates. Taylor Jones had 16 points, eight rebounds and five blocks for Texas (26-9).The Longhorns raced to a 45-24 lead by halftime with Rori Harmon’s eight assists in the first half driving the Texas offense.Gonzales, a graduate transfer from BYU and last season’s West Coast Conference player of the year, made three consecutive baskets in the opening minutes of the third quarter that pushed her over 2,000 points for her career. Texas led by 33 to start the fourth. Texas advanced to Monday’s second-round matchup with No. 5 Louisville (24-11), which beat No. 12 Drake 83-81 earlier Saturday.Danae McNeal led East Carolina (23-10) with 13 poin...

Turner’s grand slam lifts US over Venezuela, into WBC semis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:14 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Trea Turner hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning that lifted the United States over Venezuela 9-7 Saturday night and into the World Baseball Classic semifinals.The defending champion U.S. will face Cuba on Sunday night for a spot in the WBC final against Japan or Mexico. St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright will start for the U.S. against Cuba.Venezuela second baseman and Houston Astros star Jose Altuve left in the fifth with a right hand injury after he was hit by a pitch from Daniel Bard. The Astros said there will be an update on his status Sunday.Trailing 7-5, the United States loaded the bases in the eighth on a walk, single and hit by pitch against losing pitcher Jose Quijada. Silvino Bracho relieved and Turner, the No. 9 batter in the U.S. lineup, sent his 0-2 changeup 407 feet to deep left field for the third grand slam in American WBC history. “Individually, I think this is probably the biggest hit that I’ve had … probably right up t...