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Coach of Zambia Women’s World Cup team accused of sexual misconduct, report claims

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:05:34 GMT

The coach of the Zambia team preparing to make its debut at the Women’s World Cup has been accused of sexual misconduct and the case was referred to world body FIFA last year for investigation, according to a report in The Guardian newspaper.Bruce Mwape was accused of coercing players into having sex with him if they wanted to keep their place on the team, according to the report published by the British newspaper on Saturday.Other Zambian coaches and officials were also accused of sexual misconduct and investigated, including the Under-17 girls’ team coach, according to the paper.In line with protocol, FIFA said Sunday its independent ethics committee would not comment on whether or not there was an investigation currently underway into any allegations.Zambia’s soccer association launched its own investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct in its women’s teams last year but didn’t name any officials, coaches or players involved. The investigati...

Paris Saint-Germain signs France defender Lucas Hernández from Bayern Munich

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:05:34 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain added a fifth player to its squad since the start of the summer transfer window by signing France defender Lucas Hernández from Bayern Munich on a five-year contract on Sunday after a long spell on the sidelines with injury.Hernández hasn’t played a competitive game since injuring his knee while playing for France against Australia at the World Cup in November.“I’m really excited! I’ve been waiting to join PSG for a long time, and it’s finally happened. It’s a very special day for me and I’m very happy to be here,” Hernández said in a statement from PSG.No official figures was given for the deal but French newspaper L’Equipe said it was worth around 40 million euros ($44 million).Hernández won the Bundesliga title in each of his four seasons at Bayern and the Champions League in 2020, though he was an unused substitute when Bayern beat PSG 1-0 in the final.“We would like to thank Lucas Hernández for four very successful years together. He alway...

Strikeout numbers are still stubbornly high in MLB despite rules changes

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:05:34 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Major League Baseball has made the games faster, the bases bigger and defense a little bit harder.Now, if it could only do something about those stubborn strikeouts.“Just move the mound back to about — oh, I don’t know — second base? Maybe fastballs only?” Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy said, laughing. “I just think these pitchers are really good.“No one likes to strike out, but that’s how it goes.”There’s little doubt that MLB’s expansive new rules package this season has been a success, particularly when it comes to speeding up the action. But the sport is also hunting for a little more offense these days and, to be honest, the league-wide offensive output of 2023 still looks pretty similar to 2022 in several areas.Batting average is up modestly to .248 through Friday’s games, rising from .243 last season. So is OPS, rising to .730 from .706. Stolen bases also have jumped substantially, thanks in part to a new rule ...

‘This was a miracle.’ — Father, daughter survive harrowing car crash, officials say

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:05:34 GMT

A father and daughter are lucky to be alive after they were hit by a car in Southeast D.C.Around 1 p.m. on Saturday, D.C. police were called to the 3200 block of 4th Street Southeast, where a car lost control, jumping a curb and crashing into a house.Emergency personnel found a man at the scene after being hit by the car and a 5-year-old girl trapped under the vehicle, according to preliminary reports. The girl was conscious and breathing when she was evacuated by helicopter to a local hospital with serious injuries.Just got to the scene where a car crashed into two pedestrians and a house. DC Police tell me an adult male and a juvenile female were hit by a car. The child – who was trapped under the car – was conscious and breathing: https://t.co/mBMiBcCDWq pic.twitter.com/OcAqXU9R6I— Christian Flores (@CFloresNews) July 8, 2023Her father faced critical injuries and was taken to the hospital on the ground by an ambulance.Ward 8 Council member Trayon White, who was at Chi...

Bumblebee, the Cookie Monster, you name it, Virginia man dresses in costumes to make people smile

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:05:34 GMT

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) — A woman balanced a toddler on her hip while standing on the porch of the Jump’n Jellybeans daycare on a recent Thursday morning. She stared at what was walking down the sidewalk on the other side of Portsmouth Boulevard.So did the toddler. Then he leaned forward, frantically waving an outstretched arm at the slow-moving creature.It was Bumblebee, the bright yellow, friendly, talking robot from the “Transformers” comic books, TV show and movies.Aaron Jackson, the 24-year-old inside the Bumblebee costume, saw the toddler and knew he’d accomplished what he’d set out to do that morning: Make people smile.Sometimes two or three times a week, Jackson steps out of his Portsmouth home and walks the boulevard dressed as the Marvel character Black Panther or as the Android phone logo. Or as Pac Man or the Cookie Monster. No matter the getup, Jackson always waves and acknowledges — depending on the personality and mannerisms of the character he’s portraying — anyone who ...

Denver weather: Warming up and drying out

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:05:34 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Warmer and drier conditions finish off the weekend and start next week.Weather today: Sunny and warmSunday will be the start of a dry and warmer pattern. Denver will warm up to the mid-80s thanks to mostly sunny skies. Only a stray shower, 10% chance, is possible in the afternoon but most to all of us are staying dry.Looking ahead: Sunny and hotSunny and hot weather will be in the forecast for the start of the workweek. High temperatures in the low 90s Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, which is right on track with normal for this time of year. There is a slight chance for a storm Monday afternoon and evening but the better chance for thunderstorms will hold off until Friday and Saturday, bringing cooler temperatures for next weekend.

Man rushed to hospital after reported gun shots in NW Miami-Dade

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:05:34 GMT

A man was transported to the hospital after an overnight altercation in Northwest Miami-Dade.After reported gunfire in the area just before 4 a.m. on Sunday, Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue arrived at the scene near the 10000 block of Northwest 22nd Avenue.The man was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital after suffering from what appears to be a gunshot wound. 7News reached out to Miami-Dade Police but they have yet to release more details on the incident and the man’s condition. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Miami Police search for teen sisters reported missing from downtown area

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:05:34 GMT

The City of Miami Police Department Special Victims Unit is seeking the public’s help in locating two missing teenage girls who are sisters. The sisters are identified as 12-year-old Aniya and 13-year-old Amariya Tyson who were last seen in the downtown area on Sunday. Amariya stands at 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighs around 134 lbs and was last seen wearing a black shirt and black leggings. Aniya is described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs approximately 150 lbs and was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue shorts. Both sisters have black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is urged to contact the City of Miami police at 306-603-6300 or 305-579-6111.

Le Maire says France is the place to be for Tesla

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:05:34 GMT

French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire is optimistic about a possible Tesla investment in France as the country competes with other European nations over a potential substantial investment linked to electric vehicles.“We have good hopes” on what billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk will decide, Le Maire said in an interview on the TF1 TV channel. “There are several options on the table,” he said.“I think we have brought together all the conditions to be the most attractive country for capital and we have radically transformed the economic image of France in the world,” the minister said. “France is the place to be for foreign investors.”Tesla’s owner is expected to announce a new battery plant by the end of the year and France has been strongly courting him. French President Emmanuel Macron met with Musk on two occasions in June and May.One of the hurdles France has, Le Maire said, is being able “to offer viable land with rail or s...

MBTA tells drivers to brace for heavier traffic during second week of Sumner Tunnel shutdown

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:05:34 GMT

The MBTA hosted a press conference Sunday to warn drivers of more slowdowns this week since the Sumner Tunnel two-month shutdown began last Wednesday.The shutdown started during a holiday week, so MassDOT officials said drivers should not be deceived. Officials also are urging drivers to plan ahead and use public transportation when possible.“People are going to be back from the holiday, that’s when you’re going to see most of your heaviest impacts,” said Jonathan Gulliver, MassDOT highway administrator.The nearly 90-year-old tunnel is undergoing a $160 million project to repair its ceiling, pavement and lighting. Drivers are being diverted while the construction project continues through August.“We’re hoping that people don’t look at the traffic impacts this week and think well it’s not so bad I’m gonna jump on the road next week it’s gonna be much much much worse. Volumes are way way down this week,” Gulliver said.To ease traffic, the MBTA is offering free or reduced alterna...