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Kara, Ojeda propel Orlando City over Inter Miami 3-1

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:29 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Ercan Kara and Martín Ojeda both had a goal and an assist to power Orlando City to a 3-1 victory over Inter Miami on Saturday night.Kara gave Orlando City (5-4-4) the lead in the 19th minute, using an assist from César Araújo to score his fourth goal in eight appearances this season.Leonardo Campana scored the equalizer for Inter Miami (5-8-0) in the 57th minute, taking passes from Josef Martínez and DeAndre Yedlin on the way to his third goal of the season.Orlando City regained the lead in the 68th minute on a goal by Martín Ojeda — his third of the season — with assists from Kara and Rodrigo Schlegel, who had subbed in four minutes earlier.Orlando City took a two-goal lead in the 86th minute on defender Rafael Santos’ first career goal. Ojeda and Duncan McGuire picked up assists as Santos scored in his sixth appearance and third start.Orlando City had an 11-6 advantage in shots, winning for the first time this season when taking more shots than i...

Reyes, Burke lead Red Bulls to 2-1 victory over Montreal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:29 GMT

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Andrés Reyes and Cory Burke scored first-half goals to lead the New York Red Bulls to a 2-1 victory over CF Montreal on Saturday night.Reyes gave the Red Bulls (3-4-7) the lead in the 23rd minute with his second goal of the season, scoring unassisted.Defender Joel Waterman answered six minutes later for Montreal (5-8-0) when he took a pass from George Campbell and scored for the first time this season to knot the score at 1-1.The Red Bulls regained the lead in the 38th minute on a goal by Burke. Cristian Cásseres Jr. notched an assist on Burke’s second netter of the campaign.The two clubs have alternated wins in the last eight match-ups. Montreal beat the Red Bulls 2-0 earlier this season. Montreal has beaten New York twice in the same season just once — in 2019.Carlos Coronel turned away one shot in goal for the Red Bulls. Jonathan Sirois saved four shots for Montreal.Montreal managed just five shots against the Red Bulls, who have allowed a league-low 3...

Nuggets fans fill Ball Arena and McGregor Square for Game 3 of Western Conference Finals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Ahead of Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, thousands of Nuggets fans piled into Ball Arena and McGregor Square to cheer on the hometown team.The energy was electric with fans ready to cheer on the Nuggets at both locations. Dana Williams, a third-generation Denver resident brought out her entire family to Ball Arena for Game 3. "It's been a long time coming and I think this is the year so we definitely want to be here to support them, so that’s why we're here. We're all geared up, excited, fired up and ready to go!" Williams said. Ball Arena roomies show support in playoffs Over at McGregor Square at Tom's Watch Bar and The Terrace of The Rally Hotel, the energy was just as high.Marie DeLibero, The Rally Hotel manager, told FOX31 that this was always their goal with these watch parties. “Especially for away games we love to bring in everyone to kind of have like a home base to watch the games at, you know McGregor Square since we opened a couple of years a...

Nuggets on brink of NBA Finals with 119-108 win over Lakers in Game 3

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:29 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 37 points, Nikola Jokic added 24 points and eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets rolled to a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals with a 119-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half against his former team for the top-seeded Nuggets, who have never been this close to the NBA Finals in 47 years in the league.Denver blew a big early lead in Game 3, but made a decisive 13-0 run in the fourth quarter to snap the Lakers' nine-game home winning streak since March 26, including seven straight victories since the regular season ended.No team has rallied from a 3-0 playoff series deficit in NBA history. Game 4 is Monday night in Los Angeles. Ball Arena roomies show support in playoffs Anthony Davis had 28 points and 18 rebounds for the seventh-seeded Lakers, who hadn't lost three straight games since early February. Los Angeles' prolonged, desperate surge eve...

Will a deal be made before the debt ceiling deadline?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The United States is facing a possible economic catastrophe with the debt ceiling deadline in less than two weeks. President Biden's administration is reaching for a deal with Republicans led by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. The sides are up against a deadline as soon as June 1 to raise its borrowing limit, now at $31 trillion, so the government can keep paying the nation’s bills. Republicans are demanding steep spending cuts the Democrats oppose.While there has reportedly been a lot of finger-pointing, "Colorado Point of View" political analysts from both parties seem to think there is a better chance the sides are getting closer to an agreement. "The prime word is compromise. Both sides have to come to the table," Democratic strategist Andy Boian told host Matt Mauro. "Both sides have to be willing to come to give a little. I know there's blaming going on on both sides." Fewer Colorado voters registering as Republican Biden tried to reassure a meeting ...

Tkachuk scores another OT winner, lifting Panthers to 2-0 series lead vs Hurricanes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:29 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk finished a feed from Sam Reinhart at the 1:51 mark of overtime to help the Florida Panthers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 on Saturday night for a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference final.Less than two days after scoring the winner in a four-overtime thriller, Tkachuk came through again, this time on the power play after a faceoff win by the Panthers. Sam Bennett sent a pass to the left side for Reinhart, who zipped the puck across to Tkachuk for the easy finish against a sprawled-out Antti Raanta.Tkachuk immediately skated toward the door on the boards leading to the Florida locker room, motioning to his teammates that it was time to roll out and celebrate.It marked Tkachuk’s third overtime winner in the playoffs, which includes a Game 5 road win in the first-round upset of Boston following the Bruins’ record-setting regular season. And just like that, Florida won on the road for the eighth straight time in the playoffs — includin...

Teens with local Jack and Jill chapter raise funds to help 5 Broward families in need

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:29 GMT

Five deserving families in Broward County have received a leg up and just a bit of hope for a brighter path ahead, thanks to a few giving teenagers who have their hearts in the right place and their community in mind.Kennedy Means and these teens are a part of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.“The families were selected though our partnership with Broward Partnership with the homeless,” said Means, “and they really selected families that they felt, like, have been dealing with a lot of things throughout the year.”These families in need were awarded a total of $42,000 in home essentials, housing needs and gifts.“After we assessed everything, we had moms connect with each of the families, and we really saw where their needs were,” said Means, “and that’s how we were able to give them these gifts.”Their efforts were made possible through some friendly competition and the power of popcorn, selling one bag at a time, as part of the Pink ...

At least 9 dead in stampede at soccer stadium in El Salvador

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:29 GMT

(AP) — At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured when stampeding soccer fans pushed through one of the access gates at a quarterfinal match in the Salvadoran league Saturday.The National Civil Police said in a preliminary report via Twitter that nine dead were confirmed at the match between clubs Alianza and FAS at Monumental stadium in Cuscatlan, which is about 25 miles (41 kilometers) northeast of the capital.At least two of the injured transported to hospitals were in critical condition, the police said.Local television transmitted live images of the stampede by Alianza fans. Dozens made it onto the field where they received medical treatment.“It was an avalanche of fans who overran the gate. Some were still under the metal in the tunnel. Others managed to make it to the stands and then to the field and were smothered,” an unidentified volunteer with the Rescue Commandos first aid group told journalists.

Police investigating MDPD cruiser-involved crash in Homestead

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:29 GMT

A multi-vehicle crash in Homestead led to danger on duty for a Miami-Dade Police officer.According to investigators, the incident happened near the intersection of Southwest 152nd Avenue and 328th Street, just before 3:30 p.m., Saturday.In addition to the police cruiser, a red SUV sustained front-end damage.The crash caused a long stretch of roadway to be shut down for quite some time.It remains unclear whether or not anyone was injured or what led to the crash, as police continue to investigate.

Vegan food market coming to Barrio Logan

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:06:29 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Barrio Logan will host a Vegan Food Popup with over 50 vendors starting Memorial Day Weekend.The free event, which is set to take place Saturday, May 27 from 12-4 p.m., will be located in front of Mujeres Brew House at 1983 Julian Ave, officials said in a press release. It will be held every fourth Saturday.Foods to grub on range from traditional Mexican dishes such as mole tamales and faux chicken-stuffed waffles, to Italian, Pacific Islander, Japanese and more cuisines. SAN among angriest airports in US: study Vendors to be in attendance include Buenas Burgers, Dharma's Pierogis, Gourmet Tamales, Krishna's Kitchen, Macros Goods, Maribel y Oliva Cocina, Reda's Ethiopian Cuisine, Sabor Piri Piri, SeaCo Catch, Smashed Avocado Toast, Stone Monkey, Teif’s Pacific Island Grill, Turkish Grill, Underdog, Uprising Pizza and Vegan Mirai Sushi.Packaged foods, apparel, produce delivery, jewelry, home goods and dog treats will also be available at the event.Other Vegan Food Pop...