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Analysis: US Open champ Coco Gauff wants to get better and win more major titles. Don’t doubt her

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:12 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Now that Coco Gauff is a Grand Slam champion, she’s ready for stardom.“100%,” she said, without a hint of hesitation. “That was the dream since I started this sport.”She’s also eager.“I know that this feeling is incredible and I want to experience it again,” the 19-year-old from Florida said in an interview with The Associated Press at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday night, a few hours after she defeated Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the U.S. Open final. “So I guess what’s next is trying to keep going even further.”And what, in her mind, would that entail?“To keep winning more of these,” she said with a laugh. “That would be the biggest goal. I’m not going to put a number (on) how many I want to win. But as many as I can.”Anyone who would doubt Gauff clearly has not been paying attention. To the way she plays, to the way she can think her way through a match, to the way she handles herself the rest of the time.It’s not easy to be in the spotlight from 15, her age ...

Norrman captures Irish Open to follow Aberg as Swedish winner on European tour. McIlroy bid falters

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:12 GMT

STRAFFAN, Ireland (AP) — Vincent Norrman gave Sweden a second straight winner on the European tour when he shot 7-under 65 to capture the Irish Open title on Sunday as Rory McIlroy faltered in the final round by hitting into the water on three different holes.A week after 23-year-old Ludvig Aberg produced a stunning finish to win the European Masters in Switzerland and help secure a spot on Europe’s Ryder Cup team, the 25-year-old Norrman did the same at The K Club to earn his second victory in two months — after the Barbasol Championship in mid-July — and underscore the talent emerging from Sweden.Play was delayed for about 90 minutes because of bad weather soon after the leading groups teed off, with McIlroy at that stage in a four-way share of the lead on 12-under par.His bid for a second title at his home event, after 2016, tottered when he found water off wedge shots from the middle of the fairway at Nos. 7 and 11. By the time McIlroy went into the water twice at No. 16 i...

Parece probable una huelga en la industria automotriz de Estados Unidos. ¿Debo comprar un auto ahora?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:12 GMT

(CNN) — Si estás pensando en comprar un automóvil nuevo, es posible que estés atento a las noticias sobre una posible huelga del sindicato United Auto Workers (UAW). Y sí, según los expertos, podría haber serios inconvenientes para quienes compren determinados modelos de automóviles, camiones o SUV, al menos a largo plazo.Pero no hay una respuesta universal a lo que debe hacer un comprador de autos. Depende del vehículo que esté comprando y de su propio nivel de flexibilidad en la elección. En primer lugar, hay que tener en cuenta que solo General Motors, Ford y Stellantis se enfrentan a huelgas del sindicato United Auto Workers. Por tanto, si estás pensando en comprar un Toyota, un Honda o un Hyundai, cualquier posible huelga debería importarte poco.Y si estás pensando en comprar un Ford, un Chevrolet o un Jeep -marcas fabricadas por Ford, GM y Stellantis, respectivamente-, pero no eres muy exigente con el color o las opciones específicas, puede que aún estés a tiempo de comp...

South Africa squeezes Scotland to open Rugby World Cup defense with 18-3 win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:12 GMT

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — South Africa put the squeeze on a brave Scotland, scoring two tries early in the second half to break open a close game and win 18-3 to start its Rugby World Cup title defense on Sunday.The Springboks showed both sides of their game at Stade Velodrome where flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit bashed his way over in the 46th minute and winger Kurt-Lee Arendse flew onto a perfect cross-kick from flyhalf Manie Libbok three minutes later to make a narrow 6-3 lead at halftime suddenly comfortable.There were no more points as South Africa closed it down in the last half-hour, using a set-piece dominance it ultimately gained and physical, rushing defense to keep the game Scots at bay.That forward dominance for the world champion wasn’t guaranteed, though, especially after Scotland held its own early in the scrum battle and even shunted the daunted Boks pack back on their own put-in to set up Finn Russell’s long-range penalty and Scotland’s only points on...

AP Top 25: Texas jumps to No. 4 after beating ‘Bama; Pac-12 sets conference high with 8 ranked teams

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:12 GMT

Texas jumped seven spots to No. 4 in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday after beating Alabama, and the Pac-12 became just the second conference to place as many as eight teams in an AP Top 25.Georgia received 55 first-place votes to remain the clear No. 1. Michigan was No. 2, with two-first place votes. No. 3 Florida State received three first-place votes and moved up a spot.Texas received two-first place votes after its biggest regular-season victory in years. The Longhorns are in the top five for the first time since starting the 2010 season at No. 5 and have their highest ranking since finishing No. 2 after losing the BCS championship game to Alabama in 2009.Behind quarterback Quinn Ewers, Texas became the first team to beat Alabama by double-digits on its home field under coach Nick Saban.The loss dropped Alabama seven spots to No. 10, its lowest ranking since early last November, when the Crimson Tide also were 10th.Southern California moved up a spot to No. 5...

Colorado woman hopeful to hit the trails again after losing all leg mobility

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:12 GMT

LONGMONT, Colo. (KDVR) - Emily Fiebig was born and raised in Longmont, Colorado, and has loved all things about the Centennial State her whole life including hiking, being outside, and, of course, the Broncos. “My mom raised me to love Jesus, coffee and the Denver Broncos," Emily Fiebig, a teacher at North Ridge Elementary School in Longmont said. But, four years ago at just 26 years old, Fiebig's life changed drastically. She said that she was at Easter lunch with her family.She wasn't feeling well and by the time she got home and attempted to get out of the car, her legs wouldn't move. Her brother rushed her to the hospital and she has not been able to walk since. “They diagnosed me with Transverse Myelitis," Fiebig said. After four years and all the doctors she has seen, she said she is now being treated for Neuromyelitis Optica. "I call it the evil cousin of Multiple sclerosis," Fiebig said. Colorado icon ranked as one of the most overrated attractions in the world She said si...

Patriots vs. Eagles inactives: Three offensive starters out in Week 1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:12 GMT

FOXBORO — The Patriots will be without their two starting guards Sunday when they take on the Eagles in Week 1’s season opener.Left guard Cole Strange and right guard Mike Onwenu, both of whom missed most of the summer with injuries, were both ruled inactive Sunday afternoon. Offensive lineman Riley Reiff, a projected starter, is already out four games on injured reserve.Here’s the full list of Patriots inactives:WR DeVante ParkerLG Cole StrangeRG Mike OnwenuOLB Anfernee JenningsDT Sam RobertsCB Shaun WadeRelated ArticlesNew England Patriots | NFL notes: Can Tom Brady’s return spark Patriots’ search for a new identity? New England Patriots | The four most important Patriots players Week 1 vs. Eagles New England Patriots | Patriots sign RB, elevate LB, place QB on rarely used list, Jack Jones on IR New England Patriots | Source: Patriots signing Bailey Zappe to 53-man roster in QB swap New E...

How to play with wolves in San Diego County this fall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:12 GMT

JULIAN, Calif. -- It's unlikely that you'll stumble across a pack of wolves in San Diego County, but not impossible. In fact, there are 29 wolves in six packs inhabiting a space in Julian that's open to the public.The California Wolf Center (CWC), a conservation and research facility, is welcoming guests to come learn about wolves and their role in the ecosystem.Last week, the center announced upcoming tours that will launch this fall. Guests will be given an opportunity to interact with the wolves. Affordable housing coming to Mission Valley along San Diego River trail Here's a breakdown of those tours:-- Apple Days Enrichment Tours: CWC says this tour is returning this fall with additional dates added due to its popularity. During these special tours visitors will have a chance to toss apple-based enrichment items to the wolves. The dates for this tour are Sept. 16, 23 and 24.--Howl-o-Ween Tours: CWC will host its third annual Howl-O-Ween tours on Oct. 28 and 29. Durin...

Driver killed after crashing into Eucalyptus tree off I-5

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:12 GMT

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- A driver was killed Sunday after crashing into a Eucalyptus tree off Interstate 5, authorities said.According to California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 2:28 a.m. when a man was driving a Hyundai Sonata in the northbound lanes of I-5 in Oceanside.For reasons still under investigation, CHP says the Hyundai veered off the roadway to the right and collided into the tree. Police shooting involving a 16-year-old prompts road closures in Carlsbad CHP, the Oceanside Police Department and paramedics with the Oceanside Fire Department all responded to the crash site. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene, officials said.It is not yet known if alcohol and/or drugs contributed to the cause of this collision. The identity of the driver will be released through the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.The investigation is ongoing. CHP is asking anyone who has information or may have witnessed this incident to contact the Oceanside Area CHP ...

Small plane crash at air show in Hungary kills 2 and injures 3 on the ground

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:55:12 GMT

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A small propeller-driven plane crashed during an airshow in central Hungary on Sunday killing two people and seriously injuring three people on the ground, police said.The fatal accident at the Börgönd air show in Fejér county happened at about 3.20 p.m. local time and the cause was not immediately known. The pilot and passenger, ages 67 and 37, both died, while three people in a car near the impact site suffered serious burns and were hospitalized, police said in a statement.Video footage of the crash online shows a small aircraft performing a rotation movement as it ascends and descends but it ultimately crashed and burst into flames. The organizers of the event reportedly canceled the rest of Sunday’s show.“The crowd of several thousand people at the site began to leave the site in an organized manner,” the police statement read.András Cser-Palkovics, the mayor of nearby Szekesfehervar, wrote on Facebook after the accident that what is usually a “da...