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On verge of Formula 1 title, Verstappen’s fastest in practice for Qatar Grand Prix

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:13 GMT

LOSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Max Verstappen was fastest on Friday in the only practice session ahead of qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix, a day before he can secure his third consecutive Formula One title.The Red Bull driver was .334 seconds faster than Carlos Sainz Jr. and .481 seconds faster than the other Ferrari of Charles Leclerc. Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez, the only driver still with a mathematical chance of challenging him for the title, was fifth fastest and .588 off the pace.The dust and sand on the circuit made it hard to find grip. “Oh my god, it’s so slippery,” Verstappen told his team over the radio. Qualifying is later on Friday. Verstappen can secure the title with at least a sixth-place finish in the sprint race on Saturday. That contest will have its own separate qualifying session earlier the same day.___AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racingSource

Argentina taking a ‘knockout mentality’ into decisive Rugby World Cup match against Japan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:13 GMT

NANTES, France (AP) — Argentina has been under the gun at the Rugby World Cup ever since that opening-weekend loss to England.Playing under that pressure should, according to Pumas coach Michael Cheika, stand his team in good stead heading into the decisive Pool D finale against Japan on Sunday.“In international rugby, you don’t always have games where everything is at stake. We have been doing it since the game against England,” Cheika said on Friday.“There was talk about players who will have their first experience in matches of such importance. This is where you learn, you gain experience. They already got experience with the first important match with England where they did not deliver; I feel very good handling that knockout mentality that we have had since then.”It is essentially a win-or-go-home match in Nantes, with both Argentina and Japan on nine points and vying to finish second behind Pool D winner England.Cheika’s biggest call was who to select at flyh...

School bathroom sexual assault victim files $30M lawsuit against Loudoun Co. school board

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:13 GMT

The family of a teenage girl who was sexually assaulted in a Loudoun County high school bathroom in 2021 — which set off a firestorm of political controversy — has now filed a $30 million civil rights lawsuit against the county school board for allegedly not following Title IX protocol.On May 28, 2021, the girl was sexually assaulted by a male student in the bathroom of Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn, Virginia. The lawsuit says school officials told her and her family they were not allowed to talk about the assault nor could they locate the assailant nearly three hours after it occurred.The teen perpetrator was found criminally responsible for two counts of sodomy in the May 28 incident at Stone Bridge High School and a separate incident on Oct. 6 at Broad Run High School after he was transferred to that school. He will remain on supervised probation in a locked juvenile treatment facility until his 18th birthday.According to court documents filed Wednesday, the victim, “...

Colombia dice que está dispuesta a apoyar el “libre retorno” de venezolanos tras acuerdo con EE.UU.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:13 GMT

(CNN) — El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, dijo que su país está listo para apoyar la repatriación de venezolanos a su país desde Estados Unidos.“Colombia está disponible para colaborar en la creación de un corredor humanitario para el libre retorno a Venezuela”, tuiteó el mandatario este viernes.Petro dijo que el acuerdo firmado entre Caracas y Washington este jueves que permitiría la repatriación legal de ciudadanos venezolanos desde EE.UU. es “muy importante para Colombia”.“Debe ser seguido por el levantamiento del bloqueo”, tuiteó Petro este viernes.Colombia alberga el mayor número de venezolanos en el mundo, con un estimado de 2,9 millones de migrantes venezolanos en el país, según el Banco Mundial.Gobierno de Biden empezará a deportar migrantes venezolanos a su país, lo que marca un cambio de políticaAsí beneficia la extensión del TPS a los venezolanos 2:52El acuerdo entre Venezuela y EE.UU.El gobierno de Venezuela dijo este jue...

CNBC: empresas buscan los derechos deportivos por streaming para captar a la audiencia hispana

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:13 GMT

Las plataformas de streaming están buscando obtener los derechos de deportes en directo para hacer crecer sus audiencias. Cada vez más, esas audiencias miran contenido en español.Las compañías de medios que ya estaban orientadas a las audiencias hispanas, como TelevisaUnivision y Canela Media, están aumentando sus derechos y contenido deportivos, mientras que las apps de streaming tradicionales en inglés, como Peacock de NBCUniversal que presenta contenido de Telemundo, ESPN+ de Disney y Prime Video de Amazon están agregando transmisiones simultáneas en español.Es un esfuerzo por diversificar la audiencia y las oportunidades publicitarias, y capitalizar una creciente audiencia hispana de streaming.“Los deportes son el pináculo del contenido premium que realmente puede ayudar a un servicio de streaming”, dijo Shirin Malkani, copresidenta del grupo de la industria deportiva del bufete de abogados Perkins Coie.  CNBC: Latinos con préstamos estudiantiles e...

WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Port City Monumental IPA

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:13 GMT

(new Image()).src = "https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384&cid=c2ffed0c-3624-46c0-b10f-97c976d290a3";cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: "d58c1e9d-ea28-4fa3-ba62-8a9e98fe060c"}).render("d20fdd2e8b3045b0919f7172751cc7b4"); });A monumental ode to the monument!WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about Port City Monumental IPA for the latest edition of WTOP’s Beer of the Week.Brewery: Port City Brewing Co., Alexandria, VirginiaDescription: This IPA pours bright copper with a floral aroma, flavors of citrus and pine, and hints of toasty malt notes. This IPA shows a balance between hop bitterness and clean malt flavorsABV: 6.7%Pairing suggestions: Indian curries, burritos and chimichangas, steaks or burgers on the grill and spicy barbecueSource

Dolphins acquire wide receiver Chase Claypool in trade with Chicago Bears

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:13 GMT

The Miami Dolphins have finalized a trade deal with the Chicago Bears, acquiring wide receiver Chase Claypool along with a 2025 seventh-round pick. In exchange, the Dolphins will send a 2025 sixth-round pick, pending a physical, the Dolphins said in a news release. Chase Claypool, now in his fourth NFL season, has played in 49 games with 32 starts. Originally drafted as the 49th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, Claypool spent two-plus seasons (2020-22) with the Steelers before joining the Chicago Bears on Nov. 1, 2022.Throughout his career, Claypool has notched 171 receptions for 2,235 yards (13.1 avg.) and 13 touchdowns, in addition to 33 carries for 171 yards (5.2 avg.) and two rushing touchdowns. Claypool played collegiately at Notre Dame.

Trick or treat? America’s favorite Halloween candies revealed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:13 GMT

With Halloween just weeks away, it’s time for the community to stock up on candy for trick-or-treaters, but what sweets are the most popular to give away? The answer may not surprise you: Reese’s Cups have taken the crown as America’s top Halloween candy, and they’ve claimed this coveted title in states like Florida, Kentucky, and New Hampshire.In a report by Candystore.com, data was gathered based on bulk candy sales to determine the most beloved Halloween candies across the country. Reese’s Cups emerged as the nationwide favorite, celebrated for their delectable combination of chocolate and peanut butter. However, the competition was fierce, with M&M’s taking the runner-up position in the Halloween candy hierarchy. Meanwhile, the fiery Hot Tamales secured third place.In Florida, Skittles came in second place and Hot Tamales were in third place. Candy corn, a classic Halloween treat, staged a surprising comeback, making its way back into the ...

Lionel Messi picked for Argentina squad for upcoming World Cup qualifying matches

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:13 GMT

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi was picked Thursday for Argentina’s next two World Cup qualifying matches despite muscular pains that have kept him off the field for two weeks.The 36-year-old Messi has missed five of Inter Miami’s last six matches. The Argentina captain also missed his national team’s 3-0 win at Bolivia on Sept. 12.Messi’s most recent appearance was at his team’s match against Toronto on Sept. 20, during which he was substituted at halftime because of muscular pains.Argentina will face Paraguay in Buenos Aires on Oct. 12 and then visit Peru five days later.Argentina and Brazil lead the South American World Cup qualifying standings with two wins from two matches.

No. 17 Miami’s rolling offense facing a Georgia Tech defense coming off coordinator shakeup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:34:13 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami’s offense is rolling. Georgia Tech’s defense is not.In simplest terms, that’ll be the story when the 17th-ranked Hurricanes (4-0, 0-0) open Atlantic Coast Conference play on Saturday night against the Yellow Jackets (2-3, 1-1). Georgia Tech is coming off a 38-27 loss to Bowling Green last week, one that led to Kevin Sherrer being elevated to defensive coordinator.And that almost certainly means Miami will see looks from Georgia Tech that haven’t appeared on film yet this season. But the Hurricanes think they’re ready for any surprises.“We’re systematic on offense,” Miami coach Mario Cristobal said. “Yeah, we like certain things against certain things, but should we be in a situation where we do get some kind of surprise look schematically, rules take over. We’re built on rules. If something shows up that we haven’t seen, trust your rules and go execute.”The rules are working. Miami enters the week with the ninth-best rushing offense in the nation at ...