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Defender Henry Kessler out 4 months after hamstring surgery

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:05:17 GMT

New England Revolution central defender Henry Kessler had surgery on his right hamstring Friday, and the team said it expected him to be sidelined for four months.Kessler, 24, started New England’s first seven games and was hurt during the first half of the April 8 game against Montreal.Kessler made his Major League Soccer debut in 2020 and has four goals in 79 league appearances.He has made two appearances for the U.S. national team, entering in stoppage time of the second extra time of the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup final against Mexico and starting an exhibition that December against Bosnia and Herzegovina.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Delaware governor drops opposition to marijuana legalization

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:05:17 GMT

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware Gov. John Carney said Friday that he will allow bills legalizing recreational marijuana use by adults in the state and authorizing the establishment of a state-licensed and regulated cannabis industry to become law without his signature.The Democratic governor’s move marks a turnaround from last year, when he vetoed a legalization bill championed by fellow Democrats. That led to a failed veto override attempt by House Democrats.Just last month, Carney’s office said he continued to have strong concerns about the unintended consequences of legalizing marijuana for recreational use, including the effects on young people and highway safety.“I want to be clear that my views on this issue have not changed. And I understand there are those who share my views who will be disappointed in my decision not to veto this legislation,” Carney said in a prepared statement Friday. “I came to this decision because I believe we’ve spent far too much time focused...

Delaware governor drops opposition to legalization of recreational marijuana use and state-licensed cannabis industry

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:05:17 GMT

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware governor drops opposition to legalization of recreational marijuana use and state-licensed cannabis industry.Source

Alcaraz and Tsitsipas advance to Barcelona Open semis

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:05:17 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Defeating yet another Spanish countryman, Carlos Alcaraz stayed on track to defend his title at the Barcelona Open.Alcaraz beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6 (5), 6-4 to make the semifinals on Friday.Along with beating Roberto Bautista Agut in the quarterfinals, Alcaraz improved his record against Spaniards to 9-1 since the start of 2022. The only defeat was against Rafael Nadal in the Indian Wells semifinals last year.Alcaraz broke Davidovich Fokina’s serve for the second time in the final game to clinch the victory in more than two hours on the Rafa Nadal center court.Alcaraz lost three straight games toward the end of the first set before prevailing in the tiebreaker. “It was really tough for me,” Alcaraz said after his second consecutive straight-set victory.The 38th-ranked Davidovich Fokina had the shot of the match when his drop volley in the second set bounced back onto his side of the net, drawing a big smile from Alcaraz.“The hot shot is from...

Djokovic loses to fellow Serb for first time in 11 years

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:05:17 GMT

BANJA LUKA, Bosnia and Herzegovina (AP) — Novak Djokovic lost to a Serb countryman for the first time in 11 years in the quarterfinals of the Srpska Open on Friday.Dusan Lajovic won 6-4, 7-6 (6) to down a world No. 1-ranked player for the first time.“It is the biggest win of my career,” Lajovic said on court. “The emotions are very mixed because I’m playing here in front of the home town and I’m also playing against Nole, who is a good friend and he’s a hero of our country.“Beating him, it’s something that I didn’t even think is going to be possible, but it happened.”Djokovic converted only one of 16 break chances, and missed three set points in the tiebreaker.His previous loss to a fellow Serb was in 2012 to Janko Tipsarevic in Madrid.“Dusan is a fantastic person, great guy,” Djokovic said. “Someone I’ve known for a very long time, since he started playing professional tennis. So many times on the Davis Cup team together, trained together. ...

Colorado says it won't enforce 'abortion reversal' ban

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:05:17 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Colorado is promising not to enforce its new ban on unproven treatments to reverse medication abortions until state regulators go through a process to determine if they should be allowed.The move came in response to a lawsuit filed by a Catholic clinic challenging the ban when it was signed into law last week, along with two other bills aimed at making Colorado a safe haven for abortion as well as gender-affirming procedures and medications. Denver audit shows $13 million spent on encampments over 3 years Hours after the bill signing, a federal judge temporarily blocked the state from enforcing the ban against Bella Health and Wellness, which said it had a patient whose current treatment would be interrupted if the new law was enforced. It claims the ban violates their First Amendment right to free speech and religious exercise.In court filings Thursday responding to U.S. District Daniel Domenico's temporary restraining order, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser re...

Photos: Calf living in doghouse in Arapahoe County home's backyard

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:05:17 GMT

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — A little calf is taking up residence in the backyard of a homeowner in Arapahoe County.Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office responded to a call to assist Arapahoe County Animal Services in relation to a calf living in a residential neighborhood near East Smoky Hill Road and South Himalaya Street. When ACSO's Deputy Ferguson arrived at the home, the homeowner explained the situation.According to the homeowner, he owns a ranch in Douglas County. A cow at the ranch gave birth to a calf but was not able to produce enough milk to feed the baby. The homeowner brought the calf back to his Arapahoe County residence to nurse the calf.Benjamin the calf is living in a doghouse at his rancher's Arapahoe County home until he is healthy enough to return to his mother. Credit: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office 4/21/2023.Benjamin the calf is living in a doghouse at his rancher's Arapahoe County home until he is healthy enough to return to his mother. Credit: Arapahoe Coun...

Full schedule for final season at Bandimere Speedway: 2023 calendar of events

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:05:17 GMT

MORRISON, Colo. (KDVR) — Bandimere Speedway will be shutting down after the 2023 season, the Bandimere family announced on Friday.The season started in April and lasts through October. Bandimere Speedway closing at end of drag racing season Here is a look at the schedule for the final season at Bandimere Speedway. The calendar of events is subject to change.AprilApril 14: Jr. Drag Racing Test NightApril 15: Test & TuneApril 16: Test & TuneApril 20: Jr. Drag Racing Test NightApril 21: U.S. Air Force Jr. Drag Racing SeriesApril 22: 65th Anniversary Spring Kick OffApril 23: Import Face OffApril 26: CSP “Take it to the Track” Test NightApril 28: Day Test in the morning and Kinsco Friday E.T. Series in the eveningApril 29: US Recognition Saturday E.T. SeriesApril 30: US Recognition Saturday E.T. SeriesMayMay 3: CSP “Take it to the Track” Test NightMay 5: Kinsco Friday E.T. SeriesMay 6: US Recognition Saturday E.T. Series/Nitro KnockoutsMay 7: Truck Invasion – Famouz Fadez &...

Deputies search for missing 17-year-old girl in Pompano Beach

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:05:17 GMT

Deputies are searching for a missing teen in Pompano Beach.Kyla Samaria Ja’khi Waldo was last seen Sunday on Southwest 15th Street and west McNab RoadShe is about 5 foot 3 and weighs 171 pounds.The 17-year-old was last seen wearing multi-colored pajamas.If you have any information, please call 954-764-help.

McMillan Middle School students to compete in world robotics competition

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:05:17 GMT

A group of aspiring engineers took top honors at a recent robotics competition in Florida. Now, they have their sights set on becoming some of the best in the country. Kevin Ozebek has today’s 7 Spotlight.School is in session, but this isn’t a typical class.These students are creating world-class robots.Dale Adamson, teacher: “They’re practicing their strategy. They’re practicing their driving skills, and they’re working on their codes now.”This is the STEM Squad at Howard D. McMillan Middle School in Kendale Lakes.Math and robotics teacher Dale Adamson is their coach.Dale Adamson: “You do need speed.”He says at the beginning of the school year, students are divided into teams and told to build a robot as part of a game-based engineering challenge.It’s called the VEX IQ Competition.Dale Adamson: “Most of these students didn’t have the experience at all with VEX and with building robots, so it starts very early i...