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U.S. soccer remains perfect in St. Paul, with 4-0 win over Oman, but crowd lacked

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:00 GMT

The two-player competition for top striker on the U.S. men’s national team added layers Tuesday, the Americans continued to dominate at Allianz Field in a 4-0 win over Oman, but the crowd in St. Paul was well below capacity.Folarin Balogun scored in the first half, and Ricardo Pepi notched a goal in the second half, the U.S. men’s and women’s team improved to a combined 5-0 at Minnesota United’s home venue (with a 20-0 scoring margin), yet the announced crowd was only 13,665 fans.U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter and Balogun credited the noise within the 19,400-seat stadium, but also subtly noted the empty seats.“The crowd that was here was boisterous and supportive and pro-USA, Berhalter said. “This is a fantastic place to play, amazing stadium, great pitch, great locker room, great facilities. We love coming here. We hope the fans appreciate us.”Balogun, who was ballyhooed for his decision to pick the U.S. over England in May, was only in his fou...

City of St. Louis yet to take action on makeshift homeless encampments

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A man fears his pregnant wife may give birth on the lawn of St. Louis City Hall. The couple lives there in a tent. The City of St. Louis has been allowing people to live there, as well as on city sidewalks and alleys.A group of residents in south St. Louis took action on their own Tuesday.It’s been four weeks since FOX 2 first told you about a makeshift shelter made from blankets and shopping carts in front of someone’s house on the sidewalk at Chippewa and Spring in south St. Louis.The City of St. Louis has allowed a couple to stay there for two years. The shelter keeps growing in size and has now encroached about four feet into the street from the curb on Spring Avenue.A similar shelter popped up Tuesday morning in an alley about five blocks away. It was gone within hours.A woman staying in the alley shelter told FOX 2 that nearby residents ran her out.The landlord of a neighboring multi-unit building said no one wants a repeat of the Spring and Chippewa situation.“(Th...

Rodgers injury reignites turf vs grass field debate  

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:00 GMT

KIRKWOOD, Mo. - The game of football comes at a price.It is a contact sport, but a 2022 NFLPA study suggests many injuries could be prevented if every NFL stadium used grass. Now, fewer than half of the NFL stadiums use grass.Aaron Rodgers is the latest NFL athlete to be injured on a turf field. Rodgers tore his Achilles tendon on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills when he was sacked in the first quarter.Rodgers’ former Packers teammate David Bakhtiari has slammed the NFL for continuing to allow the game to be played on turf. NFL stadiums that are hosting 2026 World Cup games will bring in temporary grass pitches for the games.The debate is split among players on the Kirkwood High School football team.Senior quarterback Creighton Wise prefers turf fields. His teammate and junior linebacker Carson Lindquist prefers grass fields if they are well-maintained.Running backs coach Courtland Griffin, who had his fair share of injuries in his football career, said it’s just a matter of g...

Woman allegedly set fire to Target store to steal baby formula in Orange County

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:00 GMT

A woman accused of setting fire to a Target store in Orange County was arrested Tuesday.The suspect was identified as Cynthia Torres, 40, by the Buena Park Police Department.On Sept. 5, Orange County firefighters responded to a fire inside a Target at 7530 Orangethorpe Ave. in Buena Park around 7:15 p.m. Video of the fire showed large flames bursting toward the ceiling near racks of clothing for babies and toddlers.Video captured a large fire breaking out at a Target in Buena Park on Sept. 5, 2023. (OnScene.TV)Video captured a large fire breaking out at a Target in Buena Park on Sept. 5, 2023. (KTLA)Video captured a large fire breaking out at a Target in Buena Park on Sept. 5, 2023. (OnScene.TV)Video captured an employee extinguishing a large fire that broke out at a Target in Buena Park on Sept. 5, 2023. (OnScene.TV)Video captured an employee extinguishing a large fire that broke out at a Target in Buena Park on Sept. 5, 2023. (OnScene.TV)Cellphone video captures a fire at a B...

Suspects allegedly stole $25,000 worth of sunglasses from Downey mall

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:00 GMT

Two suspects were arrested after allegedly stealing around $25,000 worth of designer sunglasses from a shopping mall in Downey.The theft took place at the Sunglass Hut store in the Stonewood Center on Sept. 8, according to the Downey Police Department.Store officials said the suspects entered the shop and ransacked the display cases and shelves, taking a large quantity of sunglasses before fleeing the store.The suspect’s vehicle was later spotted driving around in Beverly Hills by police. The suspects were pulled over. During a search of their vehicle, officers discovered around $25,000 worth of stolen designer sunglasses, police said.Photos of the recovered merchandise show a large number of shades from designer brands such as Versace, Prada, Gucci, Fendi, Ray-Bans and more.Two suspects were arrested after allegedly stealing around $25,000 worth of designer sunglasses from a shopping mall in Downey on Sept. 8, 2023. (Downey Police Department)Two suspects were arrested after alleged...

Langeliers, Kemp homer as A’s beat Astros again to avoid 100th loss

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:00 GMT

HOUSTON — The Oakland Athletics have a simple goal as they near the end of a dreadful season.“Our mentality is just go out there and win and ruin as many seasons as we can,” Oakland outfielder Tony Kemp said. “Because we’re not going to be playing in October.”Shea Langeliers and Kemp both homered as the Athletics jumped on Justin Verlander early in a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.Oakland has won the first two games of this series to avoid its 100th loss this season. Houston’s lead in the AL West dwindled to one game with the loss and a win by Texas over Toronto on Tuesday night.“You ain’t got no choice, you’ve just got to keep fighting,” Houston manager Dusty Baker said. “That’s what this game is all about and that’s what this team is all about.”The Astros home woes continued as they fell to 37-37 at Minute Maid Park this season after dropping 12 of their last 16 games there.Baker insisted that he’s not concerned about the inconsisten...

The top five most expensive home sales in Saratoga, reported the week of Sep. 4

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:00 GMT

A house in Saratoga that sold for $5.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Saratoga in the past week.In total, five residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $3.9 million. The average price per square foot was $1,536.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Sep. 4 even if the property may have been sold earlier.5. $3.1 million, detached house in the 13900 block of Quito Oaks WayA sale has been finalized for the single-family residence in the 13900 block of Quito Oaks Way in Saratoga. The price was $3,050,000 and the new owners took over the house in August. The house was built in 1961 and the living area totals 2,083 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $1,464. The house features three bedrooms and three bathrooms.4. $3.3 million, single-family residence in the 14900 block of Gerneil CourtThe 2,083 square-fo...

DC area faces flash flooding, damaging winds Tuesday night as severe storms strike

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:00 GMT

The D.C. area is bracing for heavy rain and damaging winds Tuesday night as severe thunderstorms roll through the region.The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern D.C. and southeastern Montgomery and northwestern Prince George’s counties in Maryland. The warning is in effect through 11:15 p.m., after a severe storm was spotted moving 25 mph over Chevy Chase.Quarter-sized hail and 60 mph winds are possible.A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for northwestern D.C. and southeastern Montgomery and northwestern Prince George’s counties until 2:45 a.m. Wednesday.The weather service also issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Montgomery County, in effect through 1:15 a.m. Wednesday.Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have already fallen in the affected area, and additional amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible, according to the weather service. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.The weather service reminded...

Bull riding star J.B. Mauney announces retirement, week after breaking neck in Lewiston Roundup

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:00 GMT

LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — Bull riding star J.B. Mauney announced his retirement Tuesday, a week after breaking his neck in the Lewiston Roundup.The 36-year-old Mauney, from Charlotte, North Carolina, said on Instagram he had surgery at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston that required the removal of a disk.“Surgery went great, and I would like to thank everyone … for taking care of me,” Mauney wrote. “Unfortunately with the surgery, it ended my bull riding career. Just wanted to let everyone know that I’m OK and now on the road to recovery!”Mauney was hurt when he landed on his head after being bucked off by Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics’ Arctic Assassin in Lewiston at an Xtreme Bulls event. He won PBR world championships in 2013 and 2015.”(This) is not the way I wanted to go out but everything happens for a reason,” Mauney wrote.Source

Matt Olson ties Braves’ single-season home run mark with 51

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:01:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andruw Jones had a hunch when the Braves traded for Matt Olson in 2022 — then immediately signed him to a $168 million, eight-year contract — that his season home run record wouldn’t last long.“I thought Matt would be the guy to break the record,” Jones said last weekend in Atlanta when his number was retired. “He’s just got that swing. I’m pulling for him and hopefully he can break it.”One more long ball this year and Olson will be all alone in Atlanta’s record book. Olson can set the franchise mark of 52 on Wednesday should he go deep when the Braves play the Philadelphia Phillies and try to clinch their sixth straight NL East title with a victory. Atlanta is already guaranteed a playoff spot.For at least one night, he’s even with Jones at 51. Olson hit a solo shot in Atlanta’s 7-6 win over the Phillies in 10 innings on Tuesday, tying the team record Jones set in 2005.“way to go @mattolson21 proud of you keep it going 60?” Jones wr...