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Brazil’s young soccer talent expected to become top European transfer targets

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:13:15 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — European clubs looking for deals in the January transfer window will find future stars among the latest generation of young soccer talent in Brazil. Two of them will soon be in Europe — Real Madrid’s teenage sensation striker Endrick and Barcelona’s target man Vitor Roque. But other players are still available in the Brazilian market. Paris Saint-Germain already signed two of them — Sao Paulo defender Lucas Beraldo and Corinthians midfielder Gabriel Moscardo.Here’s a look at some of the other top young players in the Brazilian league:JOHN KENNEDYThe 21-year-old Fluminense striker scored his team’s winning goal for its maiden Copa Libertadores title in November and reminds fans of a younger Diego Costa; strong core, powerful shots and explosive temper. Olympique Lyon reportedly offered the Rio de Janeiro club 10 million euros ($10.95 million) for him, but Fluminense refused. Kennedy sits on the bench most matches because his team’s starte...

White Sox agree to 1-year contract with veteran catcher Martín Maldonado

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:13:15 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — When it comes to the young pitchers on the Chicago White Sox, Martín Maldonado is ready to help. Same goes for his fellow catchers on his new team.Maldonado agreed to a $4.25 million, one-year contract with Chicago on Friday, embracing the challenge of working with what could be an inexperienced pitching staff.Asked about the biggest keys to working with a new group of pitchers, Maldonado cited his preparation and the way he cares about the staff.“Just understand what they want to do and how you can contribute to that success,” he said.The 37-year-old Maldonado will make $4 million this year, and there is a $4 million club option for 2025 that includes a $250,000 buyout.“Whatever I’ve got to do to help those guys to win games, I think that’s the most important thing,” he said.Infielder Zach Remillard was designated for assignment to make room for Maldonado on Chicago’s roster. Remillard made his big league debut last year, batting .252 with a homer and 18 RBIs i...

Biden warns against Trump reelection after Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a day ‘we nearly lost America’

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:13:15 GMT

FILE - President Joe Biden responds to a question as he walks back to the White House in Washington, Jan. 2, 2024, after returning from a vacation with his family in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Biden is holding his first political event of 2024 near Valley Forge, Pa., on Friday, marking the third anniversary of the Capitol attack.(AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)(AP/Susan Walsh) FILE - President Joe Biden responds to a question as he walks back to the White House in Washington, Jan. 2, 2024, after returning from a vacation with his family in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Biden is holding his first political event of 2024 near Valley Forge, Pa., on Friday, marking the third anniversary of the Capitol attack.(AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)(AP/Susan Walsh) ...

Mike McGlinchey’s injured ribs prevent Broncos from having O-line intact from start to finish

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:13:15 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Right tackle Mike McClinchey was ruled out Friday from the Broncos’ season finale at Las Vegas, denying Denver the chance to have its entire offensive line intact from start to finish for the first time since 2011.“We’ve had our fair share of injuries but not a lot,” coach Sean Payton said Friday, when he also ruled out tight end Chris Manhertz (illness) from Sunday’s game against the Raiders (7-9).Payton said 10th-year veteran swing tackle Cam Fleming will start for Denver (8-8) in place of McGlinchey, who has started all 16 games alongside Garett Bolles, Ben Powers, Lloyd Cushenberry III and Quinn Meinerz. “He’s experienced and I think it’s extremely important,” Payton said of the value of having a veteran third tackle. “He’s had a lot of snaps. When the offseason came and we were looking at who tackle-3 is, that is an important position.”McGlinchey left the San Francisco 49ers in the offseason to sign a five-year, $87.5 ...

Arson cases continue in Fort Collins with burnt American Flag, graffiti

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:13:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Fort Collins Police Services began investigating a series of potential arson fires across northeast areas of the city in late October, and the criminal mischief may have restarted, according to the agency.The first spat of incidents occurred in the TimberVine neighborhood and Collins Aire Mobile Home Park, which are separate jurisdictions for law enforcement. However, due to the similarity and proximity of the cases, investigators from FCPS and the Larimer County Sheriff's Office began working together on the investigation. Mailboxes destroyed by explosive in Teller County Poudre Fire Authority investigators are also supporting the investigation.New reports of fires set in the same neighborhoodOn Jan. 2, FCPS received a complicated report of an American flag burned in the 2100 block of Lager Street; in addition to a fire on the sidewalk and a Colorado flag burned in the 2100 block of Bock Street; a vehicle fire that damaged a house, graffiti on the garage doo...

Teen accused of shooting, killing woman in I-25 fender bender receives $5M bond

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:13:15 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A teen accused of shooting and killing a woman with an AR-15 at age 14 appeared in court Friday for his first public court appearance since a judge ruled in December he would be tried as an adult.A judge ordered Friday that Remi Cordova, now 17, be given a $5 million cash bond as he faces a charge of first-degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing Pam Cabriales on Feb. 20, 2021. US 287 reopens after 2 crashes, 1 deadly, in Boulder County Cabriales, 32, was on her way home from dinner and allegedly rear-ended the vehicle that Cordova was a passenger in at Colfax Avenue and Interstate 25. The teen allegedly got out of the vehicle and shot her in the head with a high-powered rifle as many as 20 times.Denver District Attorney Beth McCann pushed for Cordova, now 17, to be tried as an adult. In October, a judge heard arguments in what’s called a “reverse transfer hearing” to determine whether his first-degree murder case should be transferred from juvenile court....

King Mango Strut returns to Coconut Grove to celebrate 40th anniversary

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:13:15 GMT

Miami has gone through a lot of changes over the years, but one thing that has remained constant is the King Mango Strut parade.This year is no different. Coconut Grove’s famous and most iconic satirical parade is going on this Sunday, and we have a feeling it’s something you don’t want to miss. Here’s a preview.It’s that time of year again! Time for you to hit your strut.The Cheetah Girls (singing): “You gotta strut like you mean it. Free your mind. It’s not enough just to dream it.”No, not through the streets of Barcelona like The Cheetah Girls. We are talking about the King Mango Strut parade in Coconut Grove.Jeremy Calleros Gauger: “King Mango Strut is a sort of ‘for the Grove, by Coconut Grove’ party that has happened since the ’80s.”This year is the 40th anniversary of when it all began. But you have to know the history to really immerse yourself in the festivities.Jeremy Calleros Gauger: “Basi...

Golden Globes: How to watch, who’s coming and what else to know

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:13:15 GMT

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The Golden Globe Awards are back on Sunday, with plenty of behind-the-scenes changes aimed at cementing a yearslong comeback effort.The show is known for its boozy celebration of film and television and as an early stop for awards season contenders. Scandals have led to a membership revamp and a new broadcaster for the Jan. 7 show, but a key question remains: Will viewers tune in? The show certainly is betting on it, unveiling a starry list of presenters including the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Yeoh, Ben Affleck and Dua Lipa.Here’s what to know about the 81st Golden Globe Awards.HOW CAN I WATCH THE GOLDEN GLOBES?Viewers in the United States can catch the ceremony, broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton hotel, beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern. It will air beginning at 5 p.m. on the West Coast.The three-hour show will have a strong lead-in since CBS is airing an NFL game directly before the Globes.CBS says the show will air on its app and stream on Paramo...

Take a deep dive with the stars of spooky haunted pool movie ‘Night Swim’

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:13:15 GMT

There are scares galore in the spookfest flick “Night Swim.” The horror movie opened in theaters Friday, and it’s about a demented pool.Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon play a married couple in murky waters. Deco did a deep dive with the stars to see how this one slayed.Kerry Condon (as Eve Walter): “I’m worried something is happening to my husband.”Wyatt Russell is hubby to Kerry Condon in “Night Swim.”Scary flicks are Wyatt’s thing.Wyatt Russell: “I’ve died in more horror movies than movies I’ve been in.”Kerry Condon: “Geez, I didn’t know you’ve been in so many horror movies.”Hard to believe, since Wyatt’s mom, Goldie Hawn, and dad, Kurt Russell, are always so fun.Goldie Hawn (as Helen Sharp): “Look at me! I’m soaking wet.”But they’ve done their share of disturbing films — like “Death Becomes Her” for Goldie and “The Thing”...

Broward woman gives birth to son on her birthday — 8 years after giving birth to daughter on the same day

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:13:15 GMT

A South Florida woman gave birth to a boy on her birthday, eight years after her daughter was born on the same day.It won’t be hard for Marianna de la Cruz and her family to save the date, since she, her newborn son and her 8-year-old daughter share the same birthday: Jan. 4.De la Cruz spoke with 7News on Friday from her room at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital in Margate.“Everyone was just, like, excited,” she said as she cradled Eden, her newborn son. “The second birthday at the same hospital.”Cameras showed three big helium balloons near de la Cruz’s. Two read “Happy Birthday” and one reads, “Welcome New Baby.”A happy birthday, indeed, for the mother and Eden, all 6 pounds, 15 ounces of this little bundle of joy.De la Cruz said Eden arrived about two weeks early. Her original due date was Jan. 16.“I had a regular doctor’s visit, and I did express some concerns about his movement,” she said, “so the...