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Jessica Pegula routs Liudmila Samsonova in Montreal for 3rd career WTA Tour title

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

MONTREAL (AP) — Jessica Pegula routed Liudmila Samsonova 6-1, 6-0 on Sunday to win the National Bank Open for her third career WTA Tour victory.Pegula, the 29-year-old American seeded fourth, topped Samsonova after the 15th-seeded Russian beat third-seeded Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan 1-6, 6-1, 6-2 earlier Sunday in a rain-delayed semifinal.Pegula won her semifinal Saturday, edging top-ranked Iga Swiatek 6-2, 6-7 (4), 6-4.Pegula also won tour titles in 2019 in Washington and 2022 in Guadalajara. Her parents own the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and NHL’s Buffalo Sabres.___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennisSource

Raphinha sent off for elbowing opponent as Barcelona opens title defense with 0-0 draw at Getafe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Defending Spanish league champion Barcelona couldn’t overcome Raphinha’s first-half red card for elbowing an opponent and was held to a 0-0 draw at Getafe in its opener on Sunday.Raphinha was sent off after hitting Getafe defender Gastón Álvarez on the head with his right elbow while fighting for position in attack in the 42nd minute. Barcelona played a man down until Getafe had Jaime Mata sent off with a second yellow card for a foul on Ronald Araujo in the 57th. Barcelona coach Xavi was sent off in the 70th for arguing with officials over a foul not being called.Barcelona had more reason to complain when it thought it had a penalty kick after Araujo was fouled inside the area nearly 10 minutes into stoppage time, but video review determined that there was a handball by Barcelona midfielder Gavi in the buildup.The match marked the debut of new Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan after his move from Manchester City in the offseason.Real Madrid won 2-0 at At...

Jalen Brunson has perfect shooting night to help US beat Spain 98-88

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — The U.S. World Cup basketball team got its first big test of the summer Sunday, and a perfect shooting night from Jalen Brunson helped ensure the Americans passed.Brunson was 9 for 9 from the field on the way to a team-best 21 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 14 and the U.S. pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Spain 98-88 in a pre-World Cup exhibition between tournament favorites. Spain is the No. 1-ranked team in the world according to FIBA; the U.S. is No. 2.The Americans shot 67% — 71% on 2-pointers, 56% on 3-pointers, while holding Spain to 42% shooting.The U.S. improved to 3-0 in its pre-World Cup tour with two games left before arriving in Manila for the tournament. The Americans have averaged 101.3 points in those three games against Puerto Rico (117-74), Slovenia (92-62) and Spain, with an average winning margin of 27.7 points.The U.S. led just 73-72 going into the final 10-minute quarter, before seven straight points down the stretch pushed the lea...

‘It’s horrifying to see’: Pit bull mix found shot in head being treated at SW Miami-Dade animal clinic

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

A poor pup is being treated at an animal clinic in Southwest Miami-Dade after she took a bullet to the head, triggering calls for justice from the animal rescue group that rushed to her aid.A picture of the dog shows the bullet wound still visible in her head.“There’s no words for a person that could do this to an innocent animal,” said Cindy Mucciaccio with iHeart Animal Rescue.“It’s horrifying to see,” said Dana Marcus with iHeart Animal RescueIt’s a miracle this pit bull mix, named Miracle, is still alive.According to iHeart Animal Rescue, Miracle was found Saturday in North Miami.“The animal was just found walking the street with a gunshot wound to the head,” said Mucciaccio.When Miami-Dade Animal Services went to pick her up, they quickly realized she needed immediate medical attention.That’s when iHeart Animal Rescue stepped in and rushed her to Knowles Animal Clinic.“Right now, she’s not stable, so she ca...

Tourists are urged to avoid Maui as hotels prepare to take in evacuees and first responders; death toll rises to 93

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii officials urged tourists to avoid traveling to Maui as many hotels prepared to house evacuees and first responders on the island that faces a long recovery from the wildfire that demolished a historic town and killed more than 90 people.About 46,000 residents and visitors have flown out of Kahului Airport in West Maui since the devastation in Lahaina became clear Wednesday, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority.“In the weeks ahead, the collective resources and attention of the federal, state and county government, the West Maui community, and the travel industry must be focused on the recovery of residents who were forced to evacuate their homes and businesses,” the agency said in a statement late Saturday. Tourists are encouraged to visit Hawaii’s other islands.Gov. Josh Green said 500 hotels rooms will be made available for locals who have been displaced. An additional 500 hotel rooms will be set aside for workers from the Federa...

Dozens of motorcyclists take part in ride for kids with cancer in Worcester

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

The Vernon Hill American Legion Riders hosted the LEGO ride for kids with cancer in Worcester on Sunday.The annual ride benefits children at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester who are battling the disease. Organizers say more than a hundred people hopped on their bikes to take part in the event.Participants were asked to bring a new LEGO set for the kids or a $20 donation.Many of the riders say the ride is personal because cancer has touched their lives.

Nice start to the work week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

After a few storms rolled through the area today, dry air is moving in to start the work week. Expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the upper 70s to mid 80s Monday afternoon as high pressure slides in overhead. Although the weeks starts nice, another storm system is headed towards New England for Tuesday. The next storm system will be a rainmaker, with upwards of 1″ of rainfall likely for most.

NH woman who was kidnapped in Haiti thanks all who offered prayers, support

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

A New Hampshire woman who recently returned home after being kidnapped in Haiti with her daughter is sending a message of thanks to all those who offered support and prayers during her ordeal.In a statement issued by the nonprofit she works for, Alix Dorsainvil said, “I am completely humbled by the outpouring of support and prayer for myself and my sweet baby both during and following our time in captivity … Thank you all from the depths of my heart for your love.” Neither Dorsainvil or her daughter were harmed in the kidnapping.

Flash floods possible as wet weather system moves in by Tuesday, NWS says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

It’s once again a ‘bring your wellies to work week’ as more wet weather ahead could lead to further flash flooding on Tuesday.According to forecasters with the National Weather Service, a warm front will stall over the region overnight Monday carrying heavy rain and the potential for more flash floods during the middle of the work week and just days after the region was soaked by heavy downpours.“We’re looking at a possibility for some heavy rain, probably a washout on Tuesday, and then it looks like later on in the week we’re going to be looking at off and on showers basically through Friday and maybe clearing up through the weekend,” Kyle Pederson, a meteorologist with the NWS said told the Herald.Scattered storms over the region late Sunday are forecast to give way to near average temperatures and clouds Monday, with a high near 83 and a less than 10 mph breeze.Rain could begin by 2 a.m. as temps fall into the mid-60s Monday night, by which time Pederson said th...

Celebrating the Harvest Moon festival

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:59 GMT

A crowd turned out for Sunday’s 53rd August Moon Festival in Chinatown, organized by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England (CCBA).The day-long event included lion dancing in the streets, martial arts demonstrations and traditional Chinese music, singing and dancing.The festival can be traced back to 771 BCE, according to organizers, and celebrates the rice and wheat harvest during the August moon.People packed Chinatown near the gate during Sunday’s August Moon Festival. (Photo by Jim Michaud / Boston Herald)Lion dancers from Boston Yaun Chi Dance group celebrate the August Moon Festival on Sunday. (Photo by Jim Michaud / Boston Herald)A delighted audience watches Lion dancers in full costumes from Boston Yaun Chi Dance group during the August Moon Festival on Sunday. (Photo by Jim Michaud / Boston Herald)