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Djokovic ready for ‘one final push’ in bid to finish season with Davis Cup title

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:59:44 GMT

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Novak Djokovic is not ready to start letting down just yet.The top-ranked Djokovic wants to keep his momentum going for one last week and cap a great season in style with the Davis Cup title.Djokovic, who won three Grand Slams this year, will lead Serbia against Britain in the last quarterfinal of the Davis Cup Finals on Thursday.“It’s the last week of the season so one final push is necessary from each one of us, and I’m excited because I have been playing some really good tennis, particularly in the last four months,” said Djokovic, who won a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title on Sunday.“I couldn’t be happier with the way I performed in the semifinals and finals of Torino, so hopefully I’m carrying this kind of energy and performance level to the Davis Cup,” he said.Djokovic flew to Malaga shortly after his win in Turin to start preparing for the Davis Cup.“I came the next day. I got a day and a half of rest and I started training right away, because obv...

Taylor scores 19 in Air Force’s 64-54 win against VMI

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:59:44 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Ethan Taylor had 19 points in Air Force’s 64-54 win against VMI on Wednesday night.Taylor added eight rebounds and three steals for the Falcons (5-2). Beau Becker added 19 points while shooting 9 for 17, including 1 for 8 from beyond the arc, and they also had eight rebounds and four blocks. Jeffrey Mills shot 6 for 10, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points.Koree Cotton finished with 15 points and seven rebounds for the Keydets (1-5). Brennan Watkins added 10 points for VMI. In addition, Tyran Cook finished with seven points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Colts owner Jim Irsay says police pulled him over because he’s a ‘rich, white billionaire’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:59:44 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay told HBO Sports his arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated nearly a decade ago occurred because of police prejudice against “a rich, white billionaire.”Irsay made the comments in an interview aired Tuesday by the network.Police in Carmel, Indiana, stopped Irsay for driving erratically in 2014. In the car, they found prescription drugs and more than $29,000 in cash. A toxicology report later revealed Irsay had oxycodone, hydrocodone and a drug used to treat anxiety in his system.Irsay insisted there was another reason for the arrest.“I am prejudiced against because I’m a rich, white billionaire,” he said. “If I’m just the average guy down the block, they’re not pulling me in, of course not.”The Carmel Police Department responded to the accusations in an email to The Indianapolis Star.“We have a very professional agency consisting of officers that strive to protect our community with integrity and professionalism,”...

Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby held out of practice because of a knee injury

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:59:44 GMT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby didn’t practice Wednesday because of a knee injury, putting his status in question for when Las Vegas hosts AFC West rival Kansas City on Sunday.Crosby typically has been listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesdays and hasn’t missed a game this season.Not having one of the NFL’s top pass rushers would be a significant blow against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ sixth-ranked passing offense. Crosby is tied for fifth with 10 1/2 sacks, the third time in five seasons has reached double figures.The Raiders are taking Thursday off for Thanksgiving, so the players don’t return to practice until Friday.Cornerback Amik Robertson (concussion) participated in practice and left tackle Kolton Miller (shoulder) was limited.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLSource

Banco Macro: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:59:44 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Banco Macro SA (BMA) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $24.5 million.The Buenos Aires, Argentina-based bank said it had earnings of 33 cents per share.The financial holding company posted revenue of $2.2 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $1.16 billion, which topped Street forecasts.Banco Macro shares have risen 38% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $22.72, a rise of 74% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BMA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BMASource

Bears, Fields aim for more solid play in closing minutes vs. Vikings

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:59:44 GMT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — For Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears, Monday night’s game at Minnesota will be all about second chances.Fields gets another opportunity against a Vikings defense that knocked him out of the teams’ last matchup with a dislocated right thumb, and the Bears get a chance to prove they can close out games better than they did at Detroit on Sunday.The Lions scored 17 points over the last four minutes to win 31-26, spoiling an otherwise encouraging return by Fields, who had missed four games with the thumb injury.“I think for the most part we showed who we were except until the end of the game,” Fields said. “Focus on finishing better and finishing out the game when it counts and when a drive comes up, making that big play when it matters.”Fields has struggled in close, late-game situations throughout his three seasons. Fields was 16 of 23 for 169 yards and had 104 yards rushing against the Vikings. He had a chance Sunday even after the Bears’ defens...

Arrestan en México a Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, presunto jefe de seguridad de Los Chapitos buscado por EE.UU.

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:59:44 GMT

(CNN) — Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, apodado “Nini” y considerado presunto jefe de seguridad del cártel Los Chapitos, fue arrestado este miércoles en Culiacán, Sinaloa, de acuerdo con el reporte publicado en el Registro Nacional de Detenciones.El arresto ocurrió a la 1:27 p.m. (hora local) en la colonia Colinas de la Rivera, detalla el informe. Pérez Salas fue capturado por la Guardia Nacional y será puesto a disposición de la Fiscalía Especializada en materia de Delincuencia Organizada de la Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) en la Ciudad de México.CNN contactó a la FGR para pedir más detalles sobre la detención y la situación de Pérez Salas, pero no obtuvo respuesta de forma inmediata. Tampoco pudo saber si ya tiene un abogado.Desde 2021, Pérez Salas enfrenta cargos en Estados Unidos por tráfico de cocaína y metanfetaminas, posesión de armamento e intimidación de testigos. Por esa razón, en abril de este año el Departamento de Estado ofreció una recompensa de hasta US$ 3 m...

76ers’ Joel Embiid out versus Timberwolves with hip soreness

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:59:44 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday’s game in Minnesota with hip soreness and will be re-evaluated Thursday.Embiid played 38 minutes and had 38 points and 12 rebounds in the 76ers’ 122-119 overtime loss at Cleveland a night earlier. The reigning MVP is averaging an NBA-best 31.9 points per game this season with 11.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists a game. It will be the first missed game for Embiid this season.“He’s got some soreness in his hip and that’s it, enough to keep him out,” Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse said before the game. “We’ll keep checking it and check him again tomorrow, and see how long it’s going to be.”Philadelphia doesn’t play again until Nov. 25 at Oklahoma City.Source

Texans host Jaguars on Sunday with first place in the AFC South on the line

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:59:44 GMT

JACKSONVILLE (7-3) at HOUSTON (6-4)Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBSOPENING LINE: Jaguars by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook.AGAINST THE SPREAD: Jacksonville 7-3; Houston 5-5.SERIES RECORD: Texans lead 29-14.LAST MEETING: Texans beat Jaguars 37-17 on Sept. 24 in Jacksonville.LAST WEEK: Jaguars beat Titans 34-14; Texans beat Cardinals 21-16.JAGUARS OFFENSE: OVERALL (16), RUSH (17), PASS (16), SCORING (11T).JAGUARS DEFENSE: OVERALL (20), RUSH (4), PASS (29), SCORING (11T).TEXANS OFFENSE: OVERALL (4), RUSH (24), PASS (2), SCORING (10).TEXANS DEFENSE: OVERALL (19), RUSH (8), PASS (25), SCORING (14).TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Jaguars plus-3; Texans plus-3.JAGUARS PLAYER TO WATCH: WR Calvin Ridley dropped three passes, including two in the end zone, in the first game against Houston in Week 3. He finished with three receptions for 40 yards. He’s coming off his best game with the Jaguars, a two-touchdown performance against Tennessee, and is looking for consecutive 100-yard outings for the first ...

Denver weather: Winter storm warning for foothills, advisory for metro

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:59:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Cold and snow will return to Denver's weather late on Thanksgiving and continue on and off into early Saturday. Roads will be slick and slow, especially early on Friday.Friday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day due to the snow and cold temperatures that won't get above freezing. This will be the first measurable snow of November for Denver, which is usually the city's fifth-snowiest month with an average of about 7 inches of snow. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team The highest totals from this will be in the foothills west of Interstate 25, with up to 10 inches possible in spots. A winter storm warning is in effect for the foothills and a winter weather advisory for the metro area.Here's a look at possible snow totals from Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast.Possible snow totals across ColoradoPossible snow totals for the Front Range and DenverWeather tonight: Increasing clouds and coldClouds will be increas...