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Whitecaps come up just short in quest for another Isobel Cup

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:02:05 GMT

After shocking the Premier Hockey Federation world last weekend with a major upset, the Minnesota Whitecaps couldn’t quite finish the job in the Isobel Cup Final on Sunday night.The Whitecaps suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 overtime loss to the Toronto Six at Mullet Arena in Tempe, Ariz. After nonstop action in the extra session, Toronto forward Tereza Vanišová scored the game-winner to lift the Six to their first-ever Isobel Cup.That the Whitecaps were even competing for the Isobel Cup was a big win in and of itself. They struggled through a cold streak at the end of the regular season, skidding to the finish line on an eight-game losing streak.Not many people gave the Whitecaps much of a chance in their semifinal matchup against the Boston Pride, the PHF’s regular-season champion, but they strung together two wins for the surprising sweep.That set the stage for a championship game for the ages between the Whitecaps and the Six.It was a fast start for the Six as forward Do...

Delta passenger detained at LAX after opening emergency door as plane prepared for takeoff 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:02:05 GMT

A passenger on a Delta Airlines flight headed to Seattle from Los Angeles International Airport was detained by police after allegedly opening the emergency as the plane prepped for takeoff Saturday.As the aircraft pushed away from the gate at around 10 a.m., the unidentified passenger opened the exit door, causing the emergency slide to deploy, Capt. Karla Rodriguez of the Los Angeles Airport Police told KTLA in a statement. "Airport Police responded and detained the passenger for further investigation. Due to the circumstances, FBI has been notified," Rodriguez added. Video posted to Twitter showed the unidentified passenger in handcuffs outside the plane as he was being detained by police. A still image from video posted to Twitter on Mar. 25, 2023, of an unidentified passenger who police said opened an exit door on a Delta flight from LAX to Seattle as the plane was preparing for takeoff, causing the emergency slide to deploy. (KTLA) A still image from video posted to Twitter on...

San Jose: Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run collision

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:02:05 GMT

SAN JOSE — A bicyclist died after a hit-and-run collision at an intersection Sunday night, authorities said.The collision was reported just before 6:50 p.m. near Blossom Hill Road and Leigh Avenue, according to a San Jose Police Department social-media post.Police and San Jose Fire Department firefighters responded to the scene and found a woman suffering from injuries. Despite life-saving measures, she was pronounced dead at the scene.Additional details about the collision, including a description of the vehicle, were not immediately available Sunday night.In 2021, the city recorded 60 traffic fatalities, matching a two-decade peak also reached in 2019 and 2015. The city surpassed that peak with 63 traffic fatalities in 2022.Check back for updates.Units are currently investigating a hit and run traffic fatality in the area of Blossom Hill Rd and Leigh Ave. An unknown vehicle struck an adult female bicyclist. Officers attempted to render life-saving aid, but the bicyclist was ...

Western Conference race gets tighter as Timberwolves beat Warriors

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:02:05 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors were up two and had the ball in their hands with about five seconds separating the shot and game clock Sunday evening. Their fourth straight win was well within reach. But Draymond Green turned the ball over and Kyle Anderson fed Karl Anthony Towns who buried a 3 to put the Timberwolves up for good. On the next possession, Jordan Poole would throw the ball away for Golden State’s fifth turnover of the fourth and the Timberwolves would hold on, beating the Warriors 99-96. Towns playing in his second game back after a 51-game hiatus, knocked down two timely 3s late in the fourth to usher his team to their third straight win and even the regular-season series at 2-2. That means, if necessary, the tiebreaker would be decided by who has the better conference record. As of Sunday, the Warriors are 25-21 and the Timberwolves are 26-20. Golden State and Minnesota straddle the line between securing a playoff spot outright and falling into the play-in ...

Bicyclist killed in San Jose hit-and-run

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:02:05 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- A bicyclist died after a hit-and-run Sunday evening, the San Jose Police Department announced on Twitter. The hit-and-run happened near Blossom Hill Road and Leigh Avenue around 6:50 p.m. 1 person with ‘life-threatening’ injuries after stabbing in San Jose The bicyclist, an unidentified woman, died at the scene -- despite officers attempting life-saving measures to save the individual, SJPD said. At this time, there is no information about the suspect vehicle. The hit-and-run comes about four hours after a stabbing in San Jose. No other details were immediately available. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

California crowns first transgender Miss San Francisco

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:02:05 GMT

(KRON) -- It’s Women’s History Month, and we are celebrating at KRON4.This month, the Bay Area crowned its new Miss San Francisco. She’s also the first transgender woman to earn a title in the organization’s 99-year history.Monroe Lace joined KRON4 for an interview (watch in the video player above).

Portland Thorns begin title defense with dominant win

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:02:05 GMT

Reigning National Women’s Soccer League MVP Sophia Smith scored in the 22nd minute and the defending champion Portland Thorns opened the season with a 4-0 victory at home over the Orlando Pride on Sunday.It was the 100th victory for the Thorns, the first NWSL team to reach that milestone. Portland, which has won three league titles, unfurled its 2022 championship banner at Providence Park before the game.Morgan Weaver scored an early goal for the Thorns before Smith’s goal off a pass from Christine Sinclair made it 2-0. Hina Sugita added a third goal for the Thorns in the 49th.Michele Vasconcelos added a final goal for the Thorns in the 76th. It was her first goal for the Thorns and first NWSL goal since she was with the Chicago Red Stars in 2019.Smith has scored in the season opener for three straight years.NJ/NY GOTHAM FC 2, ANGEL CITY 1Lynn Williams scored in the 64th minute to cap a come-from-behind 2-1 win for NJ/NY Gotham FC over Angel City FC on Sunday evening. The road victo...

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to first Final Four since 1993

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:02:05 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Caitlin Clark put on a show with 41 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to help No. 2 seed Iowa beat fifth-seeded Louisville 97-83 on Sunday and send the Hawkeyes to their first women’s Final Four in 30 years.The unanimous first-team All-American was as dominant as she’s been all season in getting the Hawkeyes to Dallas for the women’s NCAA Tournament national semifinals on Friday night. The Seattle 4 Region champion will face the winner of the Greenville 1 region that has South Carolina playing Maryland on Monday night.Iowa (30-6) hadn’t been to the Final Four since Hall of Fame coach C. Vivian Stringer led the team to its lone appearance in 1993. Before Sunday, the team had only been to one other Elite Eight — in 2019 — since the Final Four team.Clark had the 11th triple-double of her career and the 19th in NCAA Tournament history. She had the first 30- and 40-point triple-double in March Madness history.Trailing by five at the half, Louisvill...

Towns makes 2 late 3-pointers, lifts TWolves over Warriors

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:02:05 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 11 seconds to play after Kyle Anderson stole a pass by Draymond Green, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Golden State Warriors 99-96 on Sunday night to keep things interesting in the wild Western Conference playoff standings.Jordan Poole gave Golden State the lead on a 3-pointer with 1:28 left, moments after Towns had connected from deep. Poole, who had a game-high 27 points, then secured a rebound on the other end. The Warriors had a chance with 9.9 seconds left but Stephen Curry couldn’t corral Poole’s errant pass, then Curry missed a contested 3 from the baseline just before the final buzzer. Towns had 14 points and five rebounds in his second outing following a 52-game absence with a strained right calf. He returned Wednesday against Atlanta.Green fouled Rudy Gobert with 27.7 seconds left to save a likely dunk, and Gobert missed the first of his two free throws. Green went down hard takin...

Rushed daylight-saving decision puts Lebanon in 2 time zones

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:02:05 GMT

BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese government’s last-minute decision to delay the start of daylight saving time by a month until the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan resulted in mass confusion Sunday.With some institutions implementing the change while others refused, many Lebanese have found themselves in the position of juggling work and school schedules in different time zones — in a country that is just 88 kilometers (55 miles) at its widest point.In some cases, the debate took on a sectarian nature, with many Christian politicians and institutions, including the small nation’s largest church, the Maronite Church, rejecting the move.The small Mediterranean country normally sets its clocks forward an hour on the last Sunday in March, which aligns with most European countries.However, on Thursday, the government announced a decision by caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to push the start of daylight saving to April 21.No reason was given for the decision, but a video of a meetin...