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Olympic cycling champ Laura Kenny gives birth to second son

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:30 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Five-time Olympic cycling champion Laura Kenny has given birth to her second child.Kenny and her husband Jason, the winner of a British record seven Olympic titles, welcomed son Montgomery on Thursday.In a post on Instagram on Saturday showing Montgomery asleep alongside his brother Albie, Laura Kenny wrote: “Welcome to the world Montgomery George Kenny. Born 20/07/2023 Weighing 9,0lbs at 7.59pm.”The Kennys announced in January they were expecting their second child.At the delayed Tokyo Olympics, Laura won Madison gold alongside Katie Archibald, adding to the titles she earned at London in 2012 and Rio de Janeiro in 2016.Jason won the last of his Olympic golds in Tokyo in the keirin. In January 2022 he retired from racing to become the coach of the Britain men’s sprint team.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Like father, like son? Kyle Busch maps out plan for young son to succeed him in NASCAR

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:30 GMT

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Brexton Busch was just a preschooler when dad tossed him in the air in victory lane at Pocono.Kyle Busch is ready to toss Brexton the keys — OK, fine, NASCAR vehicles don’t use keys — to his truck at Kyle Busch Motorsports and have his son replace him behind the wheel.It just might take a few years.The 38-year-old Busch mapped out a succession plan that started with his retirement from the elite Cup Series when Brexton is 15 years old and ends with his son taking the full-time ride in Trucks once dad completely calls it quits from NASCAR.Busch, though, is still in his prime and proved it again Saturday at Pocono.He passed Shane Heim on the last lap and won the Truck Series at Pocono Raceway. It marked the 100th career win for KBM, Busch’s 64th win in Trucks, and extended his record of 229 victories across the three major NASCAR series.“We needed this 100th win to get it over with,” Busch said. “It’s a monumental day. It’s a century mark of bei...

NASCAR Craftsman Truck CRC Brakleen 150 Results

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:30 GMT

SaturdayAt Pocono RacewayLong Pond, Pa.Lap length: 2.50 miles(Start position in parentheses)1. (12) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet, 60 laps, 0 points.2. (9) Corey Heim, Toyota, 60, 39.3. (11) Taylor Gray, Toyota, 60, 35.4. (14) Christopher Bell, Toyota, 60, 0.5. (3) Grant Enfinger, Chevrolet, 60, 41.6. (34) Ty Majeski, Ford, 60, 31.7. (35) Christian Eckes, Chevrolet, 60, 30.8. (33) Dean Thompson, Toyota, 60, 29.9. (22) Ben Rhodes, Ford, 60, 33.10. (8) Matt DiBenedetto, Chevrolet, 60, 42.11. (4) Carson Hocevar, Chevrolet, 60, 26.12. (18) Tyler Ankrum, Toyota, 60, 29.13. (21) Hailie Deegan, Ford, 60, 24.14. (25) Matt Crafton, Ford, 60, 24.15. (26) Colby Howard, Chevrolet, 60, 24.16. (7) Rajah Caruth, Chevrolet, 60, 24.17. (20) Daniel Dye, Chevrolet, 60, 20.18. (10) Chase Purdy, Chevrolet, 60, 19.19. (1) Nicholas Sanchez, Chevrolet, 60, 35.20. (17) Kaden Honeycutt, Chevrolet, 60, 17.21. (36) Tyler Hill, Toyota, 60, 16.22. (24) Parker Kligerman, Chevrolet, 60, 0.23. (31) Cory Roper, Ford, 60, 14...

Sorpresa en el zoo de Columbus: un gorila, que los cuidadores creían que era un macho, dio luz a un bebé

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:30 GMT

(CNN) — Los cuidadores del Zoológico y Acuario de Columbus se toparon con una gran sorpresa este jueves por la mañana: un gorila bebé recién nacido y la noticia de que su madre no era el gorila macho que ellos creían que era.El gorila, Sully, ha vivido en las instalaciones con su madre desde 2019 y se pensó que era un macho hasta que “el equipo de cuidado del gorila descubrió que sostenía al inesperado bebé gorila este jueves temprano”, anunció el zoológico en un comunicado de prensa.Pero, ¿cómo pudo ocurrir que los cuidadores no supieran que Sully, de ocho años, en realidad era una hembra? ¿Y que estaba embarazada?Bueno, los gorilas “no tienen órganos sexuales prominentes” y los machos y las hembras se parecen en su mayoría hasta alrededor de los ocho años, explicó el zoológico en el comunicado, señalando que solo más tarde en la vida los machos desarrollan su gran tamaño, espaldas plateadas y protuberancias distintivas en la cabeza.Junto con las características d...

North Dakota officer killed in Fargo ambush laid to rest in Minnesota

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:30 GMT

The Fargo police officer who was responding to a routine traffic crash when he was ambushed and fatally shot by a heavily armed man was remembered Saturday as a dedicated officer and an exceptional young man taken too soon.Jake Wallin, 23, was killed July 14 when a man armed with 1,800 rounds of ammunition, multiple guns and explosives began firing. Two other officers and a civilian were wounded before a fourth officer returned fire, killing gunman Mohamad Barakat. Police said the actions of the fourth officer likely spared the city a bigger, bloodier attack. Wallin, who had been sworn in as a Fargo police officer in April and was still in field training, was cremated in his uniform. On Saturday, the Fargo Police Department escorted his cremains to Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, for his funeral service, which was attended by loved ones, dignitaries and law enforcement agencies from across the country.The police procession of 10 squad cars and three buses carrying department employees left...

It's like an Airbnb for pools in San Diego County

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:30 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- For those looking to beat the heat by enjoying some poolside leisure, there's a new Airbnb-like service that allows you to book a pool by the hour.With Swimply, you can kick back with friends or family at a private pool in your area by simply making a reservation online. How does it work? Pool hosts list their personal oasis on the booking platform with a flat rate hourly fee. Whether you want to take a quick dip or spend the whole day enjoying your private pool, each spot offers different rates. How to swim at San Diego resorts without the hefty price tag This is a convenient way to rent out a summertime space for family get-togethers, secluded and unique dates, or even large gatherings depending on what the host for your chosen space allows. Some of the spaces have additional perks that can be enjoyed. This includes outdoor firepits, speakers for music, backyard space, grills and some even have projector screens for poolside movies. From South Bay to East County and...

Fargo officer killed in ambush remembered as ‘brave young man’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:30 GMT

FARGO, N.D. — Jake Wallin was once a small boy who sought comfort in the arms of family, terrified of fireworks that lit up the sky. On Saturday, the Fargo police officer was remembered for growing up to be a military veteran and dedicated officer whose “final act of valor” was staring down the face of a man intent on bloodshed.Wallin, 23, was killed July 14 when a man armed with 1,800 rounds of ammunition, multiple guns and explosives ambushed officers responding to a routine traffic crash. Two other officers and a civilian were wounded before a fourth officer returned fire, killing gunman Mohamad Barakat. Police said the actions of the fourth officer likely spared the city a bigger, bloodier attack. Wallin, who had been sworn in as a Fargo police officer in April and was still in field training, was cremated in his uniform. On Saturday, the Fargo Police Department escorted his cremains to Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, for his funeral service, which was attended by loved ones, dignitari...

Wisconsin woman’s killing, dismemberment trial to begin Monday after jury chosen, judge’s ruling

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:30 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The trial of a woman charged with killing and dismembering a Green Bay, Wisconsin, man last year is set to begin Monday after a judge found her fit to assist in her own defense.Sixteen jurors were selected Friday for the homicide trial of Taylor Schabusiness, 25, following the judge’s ruling that the Green Bay woman was able to help in her defense, the Green Bay Press-Gazette reported. Four of the jurors will serve as alternates.Defense attorney Christopher Froelich told the court he disagreed with that ruling.Schabusiness is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse and third-degree sexual assault in the February 2022 killing of Shad Thyrion, 25.Authorities say she strangled Thyrion at the Green Bay home he shared with his mother, sexually abused him and dismembered his body, leaving parts of it throughout the house and in a vehicle.Since her arrest, Schabusiness has had not guilty pleas entered on her behalf by the court and a...

Dive team deployed after helicopter crashes into Alaska lake; all 4 on board presumed dead

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:30 GMT

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A rescue and recovery dive team was deployed Saturday after a helicopter with a pilot and three state workers crashed in a large lake on Alaska’s North Slope, officials said.No survivors have been located.“The official word is, they are missing, presumed fatal,” said Clint Johnson, the chief of the National Transportation Safety Board’s Alaska region.An NTSB investigators was also en route to the accident scene Saturday as plans were being made to recover the wreckage from the water, he said.The helicopter had been chartered by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, the department said in a statement Friday. It was carrying three employees from the Division of Geological and Geophysical Survey who had been conducting field work.“DNR is praying for our employees and the pilot, their families, and the DNR team,” the statement said. “We are continuing to await updates from the search and rescue effort.”Natural Resources Commissioner John Boyle flew to the ...

Growing B.C. wildfire closes Highway 20 following evacuation alert

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:43:30 GMT

BELLA COOLA, B.C. — DriveBC says Highway 20 east of Bella Coola is closed in both directions due to a wildfire that has grown to more than 25-square kilometres in size. The BC Wildfire Service says fire behaviour for the Young Creek wildfire, about 35 kilometres west of Anahim Lake, has increased due to high temperatures, low humidity and strong winds.This comes after the Cariboo Regional District issued an evacuation order for 43-square kilometres near the community of Anahim Lake on Friday and residents were told to leave immediately using the highway.More than 100 international firefighters joined BC Wildfire Service members who are battling about 460 active blazes burning across the province. The Canadian Armed Forces, which also deployed members earlier this week to help fight fires, shared photo on social media showing military members using axes to “break up hot spots” and chop charred and still-smouldering brush near Vanderhoof, B.C.BC Wildfire Service officials ...