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Austin FC allows goals late in 2-0 loss to Houston Dynamo

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:43:36 GMT

HOUSTON (KXAN) — Austin FC fell on the road to the Houston Dynamo 2-0 on Saturday at Shell Energy Stadium.Amine Bassi connected on a penalty kick in the 71st minute for Houston following a handball in the penalty area by Austin FC defender Adam Lundkvist. Hector Herrera put the match away in the 86th minute after his left-footed shot found its way past Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver. Griffen Dorsey served a short cross into the middle of the box for Herrera, and then he beat Stuver to the left side. Austin FC falls 3-2 on aggregate to Violette AC in CONCACAF Champions League 1st round It was Houston's first win of the season and gives them an early advantage in the Copa Tejas standings.Austin FC nearly got on the board in the 12th minute, but Maxi Urruti's header rang off the right post following a nice feed by Jon Gallagher. Houston goalkeeper Steve Clark was injured in the first half but played through and made saves on all five of Austin's shots on goal.Austin FC midfielder Jhoj...

Franco Fragapane’s service helps Loons win at Colorado for first time in MLS

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:43:36 GMT

Minnesota United expected an Argentine attacker to give opponents doses of danger on set pieces this season.It was supposed to be Emanuel Reynoso, but with the MLS All-Star suspended by MLS, Franco Fragapane has slid into that role and has done swimmingly.Fragapane’s great free kick was flicked on by Micky Tapias for the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Colorado Rapids at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo.Fragapane also provided a sterling corner kick that led to a Tapias header and Bongi Hlongwane rebound goal in the 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls last week.Minnesota (2-0-1, 7 points) snapped a five-match losing streak at Colorado and improved to 1-5-1 in the Denver suburb since 2017.The Rapids (0-3-1, 1 point) snapped 319-minute goalless drought across four games by capitalizing on MNUFC’s second straight slow start to a second half.After allowing New York an equalizer just after the break last Saturday, Colorado’s Cole Bassett beat the right side of the Loons’...

Men’s hockey: Michigan edges Gophers, repeats as Big Ten champion

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:43:36 GMT

With both teams assured of a spot in next week’s NCAA tournament field, there was little more than momentum and a banner up for grabs in Saturday’s Big Ten tournament title game. But Minnesota and Michigan played it like a possible preview of the national championship game.In the end, the Wolverines took advantage of enough lapses by the Gophers, and used their powerful offense to repeat as tournament champions with a 4-3 win.Trailing 3-2 in the third, the Wolverines got late goals from Seamus Casey and Dylan Duke to take the lead and quiet Minnesota’s raucous sellout crowd.Erik Portillo had 22 saves for Michigan (24-11-3) which will return to the NCAA tournament with designs on a second consecutive trip to the Frozen Four.Minnesota (26-9-1) got a goal and an assist from Logan Cooley, and a highlight reel score by Rhett Pitlick, but fell short in their final home game. Justen Close had 28 saves for the Gophers, who will head to the NCAA tournament as the No. 1 overall seed.Michigan ...

New York State Police monitoring Capitol in light of Donald Trump’s social media post

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:43:36 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y.(NEWS10) - Agencies across the nation are preparing for possible fallout as former President Donald J. Trump attempts to incite protests opposing his arrest that he claims could come as early as Tuesday. Ballston Spa Mayor shaves head for pediatric cancer research At the NY Capitol where many can remember the steps that were taken by New York State Police back in 2021 to barricade and protect the Capitol buildings for months long after the insurrection, January 6.NYSP troop G spokesperson trooper Stephanie O’Neil confirms the agency is aware and are monitoring the situation. Flower and Garden Expo blooms in Capital Region A Manhattan Grand Jury has been gathering testimony from various witnesses, including former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen. Cohen says he arranged payments to two women, including porn actress Stormy Daniels, to cover up their alleged sexual encounters with the former president.Trump, who is running for president in 2024, also defended himself ...

March Madness: Top seeds fall in battle for Sweet 16 berths

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:43:36 GMT

By The Associated PressMarch Madness has begun and top teams are already heading home. By Saturday night, two No. 1 seeds, Kansas and Purdue, No. 2 seed Arizona and No. 4 seed Virginia were all gone — and gone with them were millions of busted brackets.Here is what to know with Sweet 16 bids on the line at the NCAA Tournament, including the favorites and underdogs as well as key games:TOP SEEDSThe top four seeds in the tournament were given to Alabama, Houston, Kansas and Purdue. Each had its share of headaches to set up what is already proving to be a chaotic tournament. The Boilermakers were the first to fall, ousted in a first-round stunner, and the Jayhawks followed the very next day. EAST REGION: The Boilermakers got a No. 1 seed for the fourth time, but Purdue was dumped by Fairleigh Dickinson in a near-historic upset. The region appears to be wide open for the likes of No. 2 seed Marquette, Kansas State, Tennessee, Michigan State and more. No. 5 seed Duke was ousted by ...

Northern Colorado’s Andrew Alirez claims wrestling program’s first national title in 61 years

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:43:36 GMT

One of the most decorated prep wrestlers in Colorado history can now call himself national champion.Northern Colorado’s Andrew Alirez claimed the NCAA Division I national title at 141 pounds on Saturday night, beating Iowa’s Real Woods in a 6-4 decision inside the BOK Center.Alirez, who went 153-1 in winning four state titles at Greeley Central, became the first Northern Colorado wrestler to win a national title since 1962. And he capped a perfect season in doing so: 28-0.“When it was time to meet the moment, I was as prepared as anybody,” Alirez said on Saturday night’s ESPN broadcast.Alirez scored the win in audacious fashion, pulling off what amounted to a six-point move in the second period by hooking Woods’ leg and flipping him onto his back on the mat.NCAA champ Andrew Alirez goes big with a hook lateral in the NCAA finals. Essentially a lat drop with an inside leg lace which helps to provide hip rotation. This was a 6 point move that ultima...

2 teens arrested for fatal Long Beach triple shooting

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:43:36 GMT

Two teenagers were arrested Thursday for the alleged murder of a 17-year-old boy in a Long Beach triple shooting.The suspects are a 16-year-old boy from Long Beach and a 17-year-old boy from Signal Hill, said the Long Beach Police Department.On Jan. 21, Khalil Saleem, 17, was killed in a drive-by shooting that injured two others at a basketball court. Police believe the shooting may be gang-related.Police are investigating after a Long Beach triple shooting left a 17-year-old boy hospitalized on Jan. 21, 2023. (KTLA)Police are investigating after a Long Beach triple shooting left a 17-year-old boy hospitalized on Jan. 21, 2023. (KTLA)Police are investigating after a Long Beach triple shooting left a 17-year-old boy hospitalized on Jan. 21, 2023. (KTLA)Police are investigating after a Long Beach triple shooting left a 17-year-old boy hospitalized on Jan. 21, 2023. (KTLA)Police are investigating after a Long Beach triple shooting left a 17-year-old boy hospitalized on Jan. 21, 2023. (...

Suspect arrested after pointing laser at CHP aircraft in Vacaville: authorities

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:43:36 GMT

VACAVILLE, Calif. (KRON) -- A suspect was arrested Friday night after pointing a laser at a California Highway Patrol (CHP) aircraft, the law enforcement agency announced in a Facebook post. The helicopter was assisting the Vacaville Police Department when a laser was pointed at the aircraft several times. Driver, passenger arrested after chase leads CHP aircraft from Contra Costa County into Oakland CHP posted a video (above) of a view from the helicopter from above. Within the first 15 seconds of the video, you can hear CHP officers acknowledge the laser being pointed at the aircraft. Authorities were then able to find out where the laser was coming from. The suspect who pointed the laser was standing next to a Toyota 4Runner in front of an apartment complex, according to the video. Authorities then followed the suspect into the building and arrested him.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;...

Santos, Moreno rally Cincinnati to 3-3 draw with Chicago

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:43:36 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Sergio Santos and Junior Moreno scored goals three minutes apart late in the second half to rally FC Cincinnati to a 3-3 draw with the Chicago Fire on Saturday night at Soldier Field.Moreno scored a goal just eight minutes into the match to give Cincinnati (3-0-1) a 1-0 lead. Brandon Vazquez and Marco Angulo assisted on the netter.Chicago (0-1-2) answered with a goal by Kacper Przybyłko in the 32nd minute — with assists from Brian Gutiérrez and Gastón Giménez — to tie the match. Rafael Czichos scored on a penalty kick in the 45th minute to give the Fire a 2-1 lead at halftime. Chicago’s lead grew to 3-1 a minute into the second half on a goal by Chris Mueller. Arnaud Souquet and Maren Haile-Selassie had assists on the score.Santos used passes from Luciano Acosta and Brenner to score in the 84th minute and Moreno’s goal was unassisted in the 87th.The two teams are 3-3-3 against each other since Cincinnati joined the league in 2019. Cincinnati is 3-1-1 at Ch...

Disu’s 28 points lead Texas past Penn State, into Sweet 16

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 02:43:36 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Dylan Disu had a season-high 28 points on 14-for-20 shooting, steadying Texas down the stretch after a late Penn State surge and leading the Longhorns to their first Sweet 16 in 15 years with a 71-66 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night.The No. 2 seed Longhorns (28-8) were just 1 for 13 from 3-point land, so Disu turned this into a mid-range game. He went 5 for 5 over the last 4 1/2 minutes and grabbed 10 rebounds for good measure. “We’ve never played against a big man with that type of touch,” Penn State’s Seth Lundy said. “I don’t remember him missing, not one floater. He would do it from 10 feet, 15 feet, 5 feet.” Sir’Jabari Rice scored 13 points for Texas, which will play the Pittsburgh-Xavier winner on Friday in the Midwest Region semifinals in Kansas City, Missouri. The 11th-seeded Panthers and third-seeded Musketeers meet on Sunday.“A lot of my shots I took one dribble on, so that means my teammat...