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Lewandowski leads Barcelona comeback against Alaves. Atletico wins record 15th game in a row at home

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:47 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Robert Lewandowski came to the rescue of Barcelona, scoring twice as the Catalan club rallied to beat Alaves and keep pace with Real Madrid and Girona in the Spanish league.The 2-1 home victory on Sunday moved Barcelona back within two points of second-place Madrid, which routed Valencia 5-1 on Saturday. Barcelona is four points behind fellow Catalan club Girona, the surprise leader that came from behind to win 2-1 at Rayo Vallecano, also on Saturday.Barcelona stayed two points in front of Atletico Madrid, which came from behind to defeat Villarreal 3-1 with a goal and an assist by Antoine Griezmann. It was the 15th straight league home win for Atletico, surpassing the run of 14 victories in a row at the Vicente Calderon Stadium between May 2012 and February 2013.Alaves took the lead in a breakaway one minute into the match in Montjuic after Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan lost possession near midfield, but Lewandowski helped the hosts rebound with a header in the ...

Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas back after brief absence with knee injury vs. Cowboys

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:47 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas was briefly sidelined with a knee injury against the Dallas Cowboys as their offensive line took another hit Sunday.Thomas was injured after Saquon Barkley rolled up on his legs at the end of a run in the first quarter. The fourth-year player returned in the second quarter for the Giants, who started their ninth different line combination in 10 games.Thomas went down on his stomach and was checked by the medical staff before walking off the field without much help. The Giants were already without right tackle Evan Neal, who was inactive for the third time in four games because of separate ankle injuries.After Thomas left the game, Justin Pugh switched to left tackle from left guard and Marcus McKethan took over Pugh’s spot at left guard. Pugh went back to left guard when Thomas returned.New York started inside its 5-yard line on both of its first two possessions with Tommy DeVito, the first undrafted rookie to s...

Bridges scores 27 points, helps Nets recover after blowing big lead to beat Wizards 102-94

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:47 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Mikal Bridges had 27 points and 13 rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets recovered after blowing a 17-point lead to beat the Washington Wizards 102-94 on Sunday.Cam Johnson added 14 points and starting center Nic Claxton, in just his second game of the season, had 10 points and 13 rebounds to spark a huge rebounding advantage and help the Nets finish strong after they had coughed up the lead.Bridges shot just 11 for 29 but turned to his defense for one of the biggest plays of the game, a steal that led to his layup that tied it at 92 with 2:27 to play.He followed with the next three points as part of a 15-0 run that turned Brooklyn’s five-point deficit into a 102-92 lead.Rookie Bilal Coulibaly, Victor Wembanyama’s teammate last season in France, had a season-high 20 points for the Wizards. But Washington shot 37.5% and fell to 2-7.Brooklyn outrebounded Washington 66-42.The Wizards led by two with 2 1/2 minutes to play, but committed three turnovers in the next ...

These Colorado towns and events nominated best in the U.S.

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Places and events across Colorado have been nominated by USA Today for a number of holiday-themed Readers' Choice awards.According to USA Today, travel experts pick the top 20 in each category. Then, readers can vote once per day in each contest.This is the second year in a row for at least one of the nominations, including best holiday market. In 2022, the Georgetown Christmas Market was voted the No. 7 best market, and the Denver Christkindlmarket was voted No. 3. Looking for a romantic getaway? These Colorado towns are among the best The same two made the top 20 list again.Those weren't the only Colorado staples that made it into the top 20 lists. In fact, most of the categories had at least one nominee in the Centennial State.Here is a list of some of the contests Colorado was picked for and a link to vote for them:Best ice skating rink (Beaver Creek Ice Rink in Beaver Creek, Dercum Square in Keystone)Best destination for snow (Aspen, Crested Butte, Telluride)...

Harris files paperwork putting Biden on South Carolina’s ballot to kick off 2024 Democratic primary

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:47 GMT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris flew to South Carolina on Friday to file paperwork putting President Joe Biden on the 2024 presidential ballot of the state, which will lead off the Democratic presidential primary thanks to a White House-led schedule overhaul meant to better empower Black voters.Harris was joined in the state capital by South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn, one of the leading Black voices in Congress. Then-candidate Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign was floundering after big losses in Iowa and New Hampshire, but rebounded with a decisive South Carolina win that was solidified by Clyburn’s late endorsement.That 2020 boost gave Biden enough momentum to romp through Super Tuesday, clinch his party’s primary and later the White House. Since announcing his reelection bid in April, Biden has made far more frequent official visits to Pennsylvania — a key battleground in the general election — than states that will decide Democrats’ 202...

3 men arrested, 4th sought after series of vehicle break-ins in Mansfield

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:47 GMT

Three Brockton men have been arrested and a fourth suspect is being sought in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins in Mansfield early Sunday morning, police said.Officers responding to a report of a person entering a vehicle on Fieldstone Drive around 3:40 a.m. learned the suspect ran off but found a white SUV parked on the street that had been reported stolen out of Weymouth, according to Mansfield police.Soon after, a man reappeared and accessed the vehicle, and he was detained while other suspects were tracked into the woods by a K-9 officer. Another suspect was arrested in the woods nearby. At about 6:15 a.m., one of the suspect was arrested after emerging from the woods on Ware Street. A firearm he allegedly discarded was found nearby.All three men, ages 19, 21, and 22, are expected to be arraigned Monday in Attleboro District Court on charges including breaking and entering a vehicle, receiving stolen property, conspiracy, and resisting arrest.Any homeowners who may h...

Pan-Mass Challenge donates record $72M

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:47 GMT

The Pan-Mass Challenge handed over a record $72 million to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute on Sunday, moving the pioneering cross-state bicycle ride within sight of $1 billion raised.The summertime ride to the tip of Cape Cod is the largest single-event athletic fundraiser in the world, raising $972 million for cancer care since 1980. It is the largest single contributor to Dana-Farber and its Jimmy Fund.A total of 6,500 participants cycled up to 211 miles across the state for the 44th PMC in August.PMC donates 100% of every rider-raised dollar directly to Dana-Farber to fund lifesaving cancer research, treatment and patient care. The organization is Dana-Farber’s single largest contributor, accounting for more than 60% of the annual revenue at the Jimmy Fund.Last year, the PMC raised $69 million.

Hanover girls outlast Weston in shootout

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:47 GMT

HANOVER — When a program wins a championship, there’s always that looming question about repeating.Hanover is two wins away achieving that goal.Senior captain Eva Kelliher sniped a pair of goals, including the game-ending tally in penalty kicks (3-1), as third-seeded Hanover advanced to the Div. 3 Final Four with a 3-2 shootout victory over No. 11 Weston.“It’s definitely a high-stake game,” Kelliher said afterward. “It’s playoffs, there’s nothing after this. It’s kind of it. But we’ve definitely had big wins throughout the season, and I think those definitely helped us get to this point.”While both schools had opportunities scattered throughout the opening half, Weston (12-4-5) found itself struggling to get clean shots on net. Meanwhile, Hanover (20-0-1) capitalized in transition to open play, as a shot by the Hawks struck the right post. However, the ball ricocheted right to the foot of Kelliher, who buried the rebound to provide her group a 1-0 lead in the ninth minute.Then, the ...

Mike Preston’s report card: Position-by-position grades for Ravens’ 33-31 loss to Browns | COMMENTARY

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:47 GMT

Here’s how the Ravens (7-3) graded out at each position after a 33-31 loss to the Cleveland Browns (6-3) in Sunday’s Week 10 game at M&T Bank Stadium.QuarterbackLamar Jackson had his moments of success, especially on those short to intermediate throws such as the 40-yard touchdown pass to Odell Beckham Jr. in the third quarter. But when he gets rattled, Jackson often commits a turnover, just as he did in the closing seconds of the first half with his first interception. His weakness this season, as it has been throughout his career, is his inability to connect on deep passes. Jackson also didn’t see the field very well most of the game. His fourth-quarter pick-six was unacceptable. Grade: DRunning backsUndrafted rookie Keaton Mitchell rushed for 34 yards on three carries, including a 39-yard touchdown run on the Ravens’ first possession, and he also had a 32-yard catch that set up a field goal. But he disappeared after that, totaling one carry in the seco...

Retailers eye inflation as holiday shopping season nears

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:57:47 GMT

With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, inflation and interest rates have caused Massachusetts consumers to be more cautious with their spending so far this year, according to Jon Hurst, president of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts.Hurst admitted that 2023 has been a bit of a struggle for retailers across the state, especially following a few solid years of growth post the coronavirus-plagued 2020. While many members have reported overall increases, he said, inflation rates have skewed the numbers slightly.“That typically translates into similar numbers of transitions versus the prior year,” Hurst told the Herald. “The overall sales may be up a little bit, but it’s because the prices are up.”Statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor indicate that the average rate of inflation in the Boston area has increased by 0.7% over the past two months and 2.6% since last year. Interest rates in Massachusetts continue to hover around 7.5%, with national averages for a 30...