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Djokovic celebrates No. 24 with a tribute to Kobe Bryant, who wore that number and became a friend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:24 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic couldn’t think about No. 24 without thinking of Kobe Bryant.So after winning the U.S. Open on Sunday night for a historic 24th Grand Slam title, Djokovic put on a blue T-shirt that honored the Los Angeles Lakers great.The shirt read “Mamba Forever” on the front, along with pictures of Bryant and Djokovic. On the back in purple was the No. 24, one of two numbers Bryant wore during his Hall of Fame career. Djokovic said he came up with the idea about a week ago as a way to honor his friend. He said he received advice on his own career from Bryant, who died in 2020 in a helicopter crash that also killed his daughter, Gianna, and seven others.“Kobe was a close friend, we chatted a lot about the winner’s mentality when I was struggling with injury and trying to make my comeback, work my way back to the top of the game,” Djokovic said. “He was one of the people that I relied on the most.” “He was always there for any kind of counsel, ...

Kyle Tucker 12th with 2 triples in an inning, driving in runs with each as Astros rout Padres 12-2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:24 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Kyle Tucker became just the 12th player to triple twice in an inning, driving in runs with each in an eight-run sixth as the AL West-leading Houston Astros routed the San Diego Padres 12-2 on Sunday.Tucker became the first Houston player to triple twice in an inning, getting hits off Tim Hill and Rich Hill. He is the first major leaguer to do it since Colorado’s Cory Sullivan on April 9, 2006, at San Diego, and the second since Gil Coan of the Washington Senators on April 21, 1951.“I think having the opportunity to bat twice in the same inning is nice just with all the other guys putting together quality at bats and having the opportunity to get back up,” Tucker said. “Then, putting the ball in play and doing the most with it.”Jose Altuve homered and drove in three runs. Houston has won five of six and opened a 2 1/2-game AL West lead over Seattle, which lost to Tampa Bay 6-3. The defending champion Astros are a season-high 20 games over .500 at 82-62.“It’s time to ca...

Novak Djokovic’s US Open title gives him 24 Grand Slam titles. No one in tennis history has won more

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:24 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic’s U.S. Open championship gives him 24 career Grand Slam singles titles, adding to the record he already held for the most by a man in tennis history.Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in the final at Flushing Meadows on Sunday.All of Djokovic’s triumphs have come during the Open era, which began in 1968, when professional players were admitted to the sport’s four most prestigious tournaments. Margaret Court also won 24 major singles trophies — 13 in the amateur era, 11 in the Open era.Here is a list of the women and men with the highest number of Grand Slam singles titles across the amateur and Open eras:Novak Djokovic, 24Margaret Court, 24Serena Williams, 23Steffi Graf, 22Rafael Nadal, 22Roger Federer, 20___AP tennis coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/tennisSource

NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 Results

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:24 GMT

SundayAt Kansas SpeedwayKansas City, Kan.Lap length: 1.50 miles(Start position in parentheses)1. (5) Tyler Reddick, Toyota, 268 laps, 51 points.2. (14) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 268, 48.3. (19) Erik Jones, Chevrolet, 268, 39.4. (2) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 268, 43.5. (11) Joey Logano, Ford, 268, 35.6. (4) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 268, 41.7. (35) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet, 268, 30.8. (1) Christopher Bell, Toyota, 268, 38.9. (12) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 268, 41.10. (23) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 268, 27.11. (20) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 268, 34.12. (17) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 268, 35.13. (6) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 268, 31.14. (36) Ty Gibbs, Toyota, 268, 23.15. (9) William Byron, Chevrolet, 268, 22.16. (15) Daniel Suárez, Chevrolet, 268, 21.17. (25) Aric Almirola, Ford, 268, 20.18. (28) Ryan Preece, Ford, 268, 19.19. (26) Chase Briscoe, Ford, 268, 18.20. (21) Carson Hocevar, Chevrolet, 268, 0.21. (30) Justin Haley, Chevrolet, 268, 16.22. (24) Corey LaJoie, Chevrolet, 268, 15.23. (16) Ricky Stenhouse J...

Football season openers expected to generate big profits

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – The beginning of football season signals an anticipated boost in business revenue in Colorado.The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce reports fans are estimated to spend nearly 40 million dollars at this weekend’s University of Colorado Boulder Buffaloes and Denver Broncos games. Boulder was buzzing following Buffs big win against rival Nebraska Tony Fleith has owned the Li’l Devils Bar for nearly 11 years. He told FOX31 the outlook for increased profits over the coming months is positive.“Everything's kind of catching up in the industry and there's a few things but overall it's been great,” Fleith said.Fleith said he has noticed less of the supply chain issues that occurred in 2022, affecting food and kitchen equipment.The crowds are a welcome sight for employee Shelley Camstra.“It is so amazing to have all of these people here,” Camstra said.Football season is also expected to boost profits at area marijuana dispensaries.“We see a 15 to 20 percent pop you know aroun...

Buffs climb to No. 18 in the AP Top 25 after Nebraska win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The University of Colorado Boulder football team jumped to No. 18 in the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll after a win over the University of Nebraska Saturday.Last week, the team jumped into the rankings at No. 22 in the AP poll after a win against Texas Christian University. Back to football: CU Buffaloes games, watch parties Deion Sanders made his Folsom Field debut Saturday, leading the Buffs to a 36-14 win against the rival Cornhuskers.The game was sold out, with 51,241 people in attendance. It was the highest attendance at the field in 15 years, according to the team on social media.Ahead of the game, resale tickets were going for an estimated $400 on the low end.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Will 'insurrection' claims against Trump be successful?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A new lawsuit aims to keep former President Donald Trump’s name off the presidential primary ballot in the state of Colorado.It argues the former president is ineligible to hold office because of a clause in the U.S. Constitution that bars those who have taken the oath of office from holding office again if they were part of an insurrection. Trump lawyers move ‘insurrection’ clause lawsuit to federal court University of Denver law professor Ian Farrell weighs in on the issues raised by the lawsuit on this week's episode of "Colorado Point of View." Also this week, analysts look at the race for the 8th Congressional District seat held by Democrat Yadira Caraveo, and Colorado's legal psychedelics rollout moves ahead.Watch the full episode of "Colorado Point of View" in the video player above."Colorado Point of View" airs every weekend on Colorado's Very Own Channel 2.

Hurricanes safety Kamren Kinchens recovering from injury during home game against Texas A&M

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:24 GMT

A University of Miami football player is on the road to recovery a day after after he collapsed on the field during a game at Hard Rock Stadium.A picture taken at Jackson Memorial Hospital showed Kamren Kinchens smiling and holding up the “U” in his bed with his mother standing by his side.The 20-year-old All-America safety thanked everyone for their prayers in a message posted to X, formerly known as Twitter.Kinchens appeared to be in good spirits a day after a scary hit during a home game pitting the Hurricanes against Texas A&M.It happened during the fourth quarter as Kinchens was attempting to tackle Aggies receiver Ainias Smith.The team’s medical staff quickly rushed to the field.As Kinchens’ teammates embraced, fans crossed their fingers and players took a knee until he was loaded onto a stretcher and taken off the field.He was airlifted to JMH where he received further treatment and a full evaluation.An outpouring of support followed — from l...

Gables Inn front desk clerk fatally shoots guest during dispute, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:24 GMT

A confrontation at a Coral Gables motel ended in tragedy and has led to an ongoing police investigation.Coral Gables Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the Gables Inn, located at 730 South Dixie Highway on Saturday evening.According to Miami-Dade Police, who are handling the investigation, a front desk clerk at the motel took out a gun during a dispute with a guest and opened fire.Paramedics rushed the victim, identified in a Miami Herald article as 30-year-old Jimmeal Davis, to Jackson South Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.Police said the desk clerk remained at the scene and is cooperating with detectives.MDPD detectives continue to investigate the shooting.

Swiss prosecution of Lukashenko hit man is watershed moment for justice in Belarus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:24 GMT

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is head of the United Transitional Cabinet and leader of democratic forces of Belarus.“Do it in a way so that I don’t feel any pain.”According to a self-confessed member of Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko’s murder squads, those were the last words of missing politician Yury Zacharenka.For over two decades, the relatives of Zacharenka, Viktar Hanchar and other disappeared Belarusian politicians have lived with uncertainty, not knowing the fate of their loved ones. And now, one of those who may be responsible for their disappearance will face justice in Switzerland, in a historic case that will set a global precedent.Applying the principle of universal jurisdiction in a case of enforced disappearance in Belarus for the first time, the trial marks a decisive step forward in the fight against impunity for crimes committed in my country. And it will show Lukashenko and other despots that they can’t dodge justice. Zacharenka was the minister of internal a...