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Vinícius Júnior testifies against fan in racial abuse probe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:11 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior testified Tuesday against a Mallorca fan accused of racially insulting him at a Spanish league game, saying he will not accept an apology.Vinícius provided testimony to a judge analyzing evidence against the fan accused of calling the Brazil forward a monkey at a match against Mallorca in February.Through a video conference, Vinícius told the judge he was offended by the insults and that they happened at other matches, too. According to the player’s staff, Vinícius said he won’t accept an apology and wants the Mallorca fan to be fully punished.The fan, who has not been identified publicly, was in court and also testified. Local media images showed him covering his face while leaving the court in Palma, the main city on the island of Mallorca. According to the Ultima Hora newspaper, the 20-year-old fan apologized.He was also being accused of calling Villarreal midfielder Samu Chukwueze a monkey in another league match. Chukwueze...

Raiders sign veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:11 GMT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have their potential backup to Jimmy Garoppolo, returning to a familiar place to sign quarterback Brian Hoyer on Tuesday.Hoyer is the latest player with New England ties to sign with the Raiders, joining the team coached by former Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. Former Patriots executive Dave Ziegler is Las Vegas’ general manager.Garoppolo is another one of those players who has played for the Patriots, as is recently signed wide receiver Jakobi Meyers and several others on the roster.Hoyer’s signing could be a signal the Raiders won’t draft a quarterback with the No. 7 pick and focus on other areas of the team, such as defense and the offensive line. They also could select a QB, such as Florida’s Anthony Richardson, who is considered more of a long-term project and bring him along slowly.The Raiders needed a backup after losing Jarrett Stidham in free agency to the AFC West rival Denver Broncos.Hoye...

LSU’s 59 1st-half points set NCAA women’s title game record

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:11 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Jasmine Carson was nearly perfect from the field to help LSU put on a record-breaking performance in the NCAA Tournament championship game.Carson scored 21 of her 22 points in the first half as the Tigers torched Iowa’s defense in a 102-85 victory on Sunday.The 102 points was the most ever scored in a championship game by a single team and the 187 combined total also shattered the previous mark.“So much for my hollering defense and rebounding, right? That’s a lot of points,” LSU coach Kim Mulkey said.Carson was a big reason why. She made all seven of her shots in the first half, including four 3-pointers, as LSU put up 59 points in the first 20 minutes. It was the highest-scoring first half in the title game.Carson was so hot from the field that the graduate student banked in a 3-pointer to end the half. “I would definitely say this is the game of my life because I won a national championship on the biggest stage possible in college,” Carson said. “But when I wok...

How much snow fell where you live on Tuesday?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A round of spring snowfall brought heavy, wet flakes to Colorado on Tuesday morning.Tuesday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day due to the impact from the snowstorm. When could Denver see its final snow of the season? Preliminary snow totalsHere is a look at the preliminary snowfall totals from the National Weather Service as of 11 a.m. Tuesday:Allenspark: 6 inchesArvada: 0.8 inchBoulder: 2.6 inchesBuckeye: 4.5 inchesBuckley Air Force Base: 0.5 inchCampion: 2.4 inchesCastle Rock: 1.1 inchesChimney Rock: 2 inchesCollbran: 5.8 inchesCrawford: 1.6 inchesDenver: 0.6 inchFort Collins: 1.8 inches Foxfield: 0.9 inchGreeley: 0.9 inchHighlands Ranch: 0.5 inchJamestown: 1 inchJebel: 1.2 inchesLaporte: 4.5 inchesLongmont: 1.3 inchesLoveland: 2.2 inchesMead: 1.1 inchMontrose: 4.5 inches Niwot: 1.4 inchesPagosa Springs: 2.4 inchesRedstone: 2.6 inches Skyway: 6 inchesStoner: 5 inchesSunshine: 1.8 inchesThe Pinery: 1.4 inchesTimnath: 1.3 inchesVirginia Dale: 6.5 inchesWellington: 1....

Trump indictment live updates: Ex-president arrives at courthouse for arraignment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:11 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump surrendered to authorities Tuesday at a Manhattan courthouse ahead of his arraignment on criminal charges stemming from a hush money payment to a porn actor during his 2016 campaign.Wearing his signature dark suit and red tie, Trump turned and waved to crowds outside the building before heading inside to be fingerprinted and processed — a remarkable reckoning after years of investigations into his personal, business and political dealings and an extraordinary moment in U.S. history.He arrived at court in an eight-car motorcade that took him from Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan through the main north-south highway on the east side of the city, past landmarks such as the United Nations. Along the way, the voluble ex-president posted on his social media platform: “Heading to Lower Manhattan, the Courthouse. Seems so SURREAL — WOW, they are going to ARREST ME. Can’t believe this is happening in America. MAGA!”The booking and appearance...

Denver deputy injured by inmate at detention center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Denver sheriff's deputy was injured at the downtown detention center, according to the Denver Police Department. At around 10 a.m. Tuesday, DPD said that a person in custody at the detention center allegedly assaulted the deputy in the housing area.The deputy was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. ‘Meth contaminated’ condo in Denver could be yours for $252,000 The suspect is back in custody and is also being evaluated at a local hospital for possible injuries.DPD said this is an open investigation, and they were looking into the circumstances around the incident. FOX31 has a crew on scene and is working to learn more about the deputy and what led to the injuries.

Colorado homes are getting smaller as well as more expensive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado housing development is not only getting denser - homes are shrinking, as well, despite costing more than ever.The Centennial State's growing population over the last decade stressed the housing market as the number of units being built failed to meet demand. Prices exploded as deep-pocketed investors, buyers and renters moved in and less wealthy residents were pushed out. ‘Meth contaminated’ condo in Denver could be yours for $252,000 Across the state, local and state elected officials have promoted a vision of a more tightly packed and highly stacked population to bring housing prices back down toward Earth. Since 2016, the housing market has already naturally led to smaller Colorado homes. The St. Louis Fed tracks the median home size in Colorado by square foot since 2016. Homes were largest in July 2016 and June 2017 - between 2,530 and 2,570 square feet. Since mid-2017, home size has been reduced. By February 2022, the median size for a Colorado home ...

Miami-Dade Arena to be named Kaseya Center after Heat sign deal with software company

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:11 GMT

A deal has been made with the Miami Heat and software company Kaseya. After weeks of negotiations, on Tuesday, the Heat entered into a long-term partnership with Kaseya, which includes a name change for the Miami-Dade Arena. Miami-Dade commissioners voted on the permanent name for the arena, Tuesday morningDue to the fallout of cryptocurrency company FTX, and the scandals pertaining to the company’s founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, Miami-Dade commissioners have been looking for a new partner to fill out the naming rights for the Miami-Dade County Arena. “We are proud to close this deal with a locally based company for the first time in the history of the Arena,” Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said in a press release. “Since Kaseya relocated its headquarters to Miami, it has demonstrated a real commitment to invest in our economy and our local talent by opening the door to the jobs of the future. This deal will not only allow us to continue investing in critical crime ...

Trump surrenders in New York

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:11 GMT

NEW YORK – Former President Donald Trump turned himself in Tuesday to authorities in the Manhattan district attorney’s office, where he will be booked on criminal charges connected to his alleged role in a hush money payment made to a porn star.Trump, the first current or former president ever to be indicted, entered the district attorney’s office around 1:30 p.m., accompanied by U.S. Secret Service agents and his lawyers.He is expected to be fingerprinted, but is unlikely to have his mug shot taken. He will remain in the custody of the district attorney’s office until he is escorted to a courtroom in the same building Tuesday afternoon to be arraigned.

Trump surrenders to NY authorities ahead of arraignment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:11 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump surrendered to authorities Tuesday at a Manhattan courthouse ahead of his arraignment on criminal charges stemming from a hush money payment to a porn actor during his 2016 campaign.Wearing his signature dark suit and red tie, Trump turned and waved to crowds outside the building before heading inside to be fingerprinted and processed — a remarkable reckoning after years of investigations into his personal, business and political dealings and an extraordinary moment in U.S. history.He arrived at court in an eight-car motorcade that took him from Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan through the main north-south highway on the east side of the city, past landmarks such as the United Nations. Along the way, the voluble ex-president posted on his social media platform: “Heading to Lower Manhattan, the Courthouse. Seems so SURREAL — WOW, they are going to ARREST ME. Can’t believe this is happening in America. MAGA!”The booking...