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Russia’s Wagner group claims control of Bakhmut, but Kyiv says fighting continues

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:34 GMT

Russia’s Wagner paramilitary group claimed on Saturday to have gained control of Bakhmut, the eastern Ukrainian city that has seen the fiercest battles recently in Moscow’s war on Ukraine, but Kyiv disputed the assertion and said heavy fighting continued there. Yevgeny Prigozhin, Wagner’s leader, said in a video posted on Telegram that Bakhmut came under complete Russian control around midday Saturday, according to media reports.“Today, at 12 noon, Bakhmut was completely taken,” Prigozhin said in the video. “We completely took the whole city, from house to house.”Ukrainian officials denied that Wagner had established complete control in Bakhmut, but called the situation in the city critical. Serhiy Cherevatyi, spokesman for Ukraine’s eastern command, told the Associated Press that Prigozhin’s claim “is not true.” Ukrainian “units are fighting in Bakhmut,” he added.Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar said heavy fighting was c...

Hundreds gather to celebrate new San Diego MLS team

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:34 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Soccer fans celebrated the announcement of a new MLS team on its way to San Diego in 2025.Hundreds of fans gathered at Snapdragon Stadium for the "Let's Kick It" party.There was a scarf giveaway of 1,000 scarves for the first fans. The scarves were gone within 24 minutes of the gates opening.It was a part for people to mingle and socialize, eat and drink beer.San Diego Loyal and Wave fans said they are looking forward to cheering on a third San Diego soccer team. Starbucks rolling out new ice cubes, dividing customers "It's surreal, we can't believe it. It's been a long time in the making. We went through ups and downs, failed attempts. We still we don't believe it yet, that's why we are here to make it resonate, make the sound, make us feel that we really have a team down here," said Kevin Herrera, with the Chavos Supporter Group."I grew up here in San Diego, I always wanted a team here. I'm really excited. I can't wait for 2025 to come and be here for the first game...

Sunshine is back in Chicago—and it's here to stay. Splendid weather ahead...

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:34 GMT

We're in for a really nice stretch of spring weather in Chicago. High pressure stays in control of our weather for the next week, keeping us quite sunny. But as the high pressure right over us shifts a tad to the east we'll see some milder weather come in the forecast for Sunday-Monday in the seasonal 70s. Several days this week will be in the mid to low 80s inland, but near the lake it'll be in the low 60s.

Nuggets crush Lakers’ hopes with three greatest strengths, one at a time: “They’re a force. Tough for us to stop.”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:34 GMT

LOS ANGELES — With a triad of methods to issue a third successive strike to the heart, the Denver Nuggets humbled Hollywood, turned Crypto.com Arena into a crypt and crushed the Lakers’ hopes once and for all.Los Angeles isn’t officially done yet, but not even the NBA’s most celebrated franchise has pulled off what LeBron James and company must attempt now. In playoff history, teams to lead a series 3-0 have won the series 149 times out of 149.“I’ve never been in a position like this,” Lakers forward Rui Hachimura said when asked how to avoid feeling discouraged by the heft of that history. “So I don’t know.”“Right now, I can’t really give you anything (optimistic),” guard Austin Reaves said after a 119-108 Denver win Saturday night.To take a 3-0 lead, the Nuggets awed L.A. with an orderly and comprehensive display of their three greatest strengths, one at a time. It left the Lakers with nothing to do exce...

Colorado Rapids unable to climb back from two-goal deficit in 3-2 loss to Real Salt Lake

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:34 GMT

COMMERCE CITY — Going down two goals — twice — against a team’s bitter rival is enough to drive a head coach to give a blunt one-sentence, 11-word opening remark following a loss.Colorado Rapids head coach Robin Fraser did just that in his opening postgame comments following a thoroughly disappointing 3-2 loss to Real Salt Lake in the first leg of the Rocky Mountain Cup Saturday night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.“We can’t expect to concede goals like that and win games,” Fraser said.The Rapids lost a third straight game in the span of one week, as they were unable to fight back from two-goal deficits twice at 2-0 and 3-1. Despite a late goal from Lalas Abubakar, it wasn’t enough. Colorado (2-6-6, 12 points) was unable to find its home form again as it is still winless at DSGP. The Rapids are 0-3-3 through six games this season — the last team in MLS without a home win.“As we talked about last time, one goal can’t turn into four...

Kiszla: On the verge of their first NBA Finals appearance, Nuggets ready to kick down that freakin’ door

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:34 GMT

LOS ANGELES — Pinch yourself, Nuggets Nation. The dream is real. For the first time in their NBA history, the Nuggets are on the doorstep of the Finals.Knock politely? No way. No how.After rocking the L.A. Lakers 119-108 on Saturday night, the Nuggets are ready to kick down that freakin’ door.“I’ve never looked at the history of the Nuggets as a weight or a burden. I’ve looked at it as an opportunity to be the first team to win a championship,” coach Michael Malone told me as we stood outside the Denver locker room after the victory.Eddie Murphy was here at Crypto.com Arena, with his feet on the floor near midcourt, wearing sunglasses. Indoors. At night. In a building drenched in Hollywood glitz, Jake Gyllenhaal turned the head of every lady in the house. And, at 86 years old, Jack Nicholson is still so cool he doesn’t even feel the need to comb his hair.So many stars.But on this spring night in SoCal, Nuggets guard Jamal Murray outshined th...

Thousands evacuated from Rose Bowl concert due to severe thunderstorm

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:34 GMT

Thousands of concertgoers were evacuated from the Rose Bowl on Saturday night due to an unexpected thunderstorm.The Cruel World Music Festival featured headliners such as Iggy Pop, Siouxsie, Billy Idol and more. Event organizers stopped the concert during Iggy Pop's performance and ordered everyone out due to lightning being spotted near the venue."Due to severe weather, please exit the event site and move to your vehicles or protected areas outside of the event site for safety,” officials Tweeted. “The festival has been postponed until further notice. Please evacuate the festival site immediately. Use the nearest emergency exits.”Thousands were evacuated during The Cruel World Music Festival at the Rose Bowl due to a severe thunderstorm warning on May 20, 2023. (@AlbertPBJ)"We are tracking a strong thunderstorm moving southwest from near Mt. Wilson to between Pasadena and Monrovia," according to the National Weather Service. "This storm may produce strong gusty winds, heavy downpou...

Plane crashes into Pacific Ocean off coast of Half Moon Bay

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:34 GMT

(KRON) -- A plane crash off the coast of Half Moon Bay is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. Puppy missing from Fremont home after residential burglary The plane involved was a Viking Air DHC-6-400 Twin Otter, the NTSB said. The plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean about 40 miles off the Northern California coast around 2:15 p.m. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }The plane was flying from Santa Rosa to Honolulu, Hawaii, and initial information shows that two people were on board the flight, the Federal Aviation Administration tells KRON4.

Vela’s stoppage-time PK goal lifts LAFC over Earthquakes 2-1

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:34 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carlos Vela scored on a penalty kick in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time and Los Angeles FC rallied for a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night.The victory leaves defending-champion LAFC (7-1-4) atop the Western Conference standings after the Seattle Sounders lost to the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0.LAFC jumped out to a lead in the third minute of the match on goal by Stipe Biuk. José Cifuentes and Ryan Hollingshead had assists on Biuk’s second goal this season.San Jose (5-5-3) pulled even seven minutes into the second half on an unassisted goal by defender Miguel Trauco. It was the first career goal for Trauco, who has made 12 appearances over the past two seasons.LAFC finished with advantages of 15-14 in shots and 6-3 in shots on goal.John McCarthy saved two shots for LAFC. JT Marcinkowski had five saves for San Jose.The Earthquakes entered play with six wins in the last eight match-ups with LAFC. San Jose handed LAFC its only...

Haney retains lightweight titles with unanimous decision over Lomachenko

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:34 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney retained his titles by winning a controversial unanimous decision over former three-division champion Vasiliy Lomachenko on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden.Lomachenko dominated the latter rounds and outpunched Haney, 124-110.But much to the dismay of the 14,436 fans in attendance, all three judges had Haney winning. Tim Cheatham and David Sutherland scored the fight 115-113, while Dave Moretti had it 116-112“Lomachenko is a future Hall of Famer,” Haney said. “It was a blessing. He was my toughest opponent. He was very crafty. He turns it up in the championship rounds. (This fight) put me in the history books forever.”Haney improved to 30-0. Lomachenko, 35, dropped to 17-3.Now Haney has a decision to make, as he will be a free agent when he wakes up Sunday morning, as his three-fight deal with Top Rank and Lou DiBella is now expired.The 24-year-old has plenty of options, as he could stay at 135 pounds for one final f...