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Billie Jean King still globetrotting in support of investment, equity in women’s sports

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:43 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Billie Jean King is still globetrotting in support of more investment and equity in women’s sports.She attended the Women’s World Cup in Australia, kicked off the player draft for the new women’s professional hockey league in Toronto and is opening an office in London for a tennis business venture involving the international Billie Jean King Cup.That’s all in the last three months for King, who turns 80 in November.“We’re kind of at a tipping point,” King said. “People are actually looking at women’s sports like a great investment.”She’s part of ownership groups involved with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the NWSL’s Angel City FC and the PWHL hockey league that starts in January. Her busy schedule is reminiscent of the summer of 1973, when a 29-year-old King established the WTA, won the Wimbledon triple crown in singles, doubles and mixed doubles, achieved equal pay at the U.S. Open and beat self-proclaimed chauvinist Bobby Riggs in the “Battle of the Sexes” m...

Wales pick two opensides to try and hamstring Argentina in Rugby World Cup quarterfinal

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:43 GMT

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Wales has gone for two openside flankers in captain Jac Morgan and Tommy Reffell to try and hamstring Argentina in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday.Backs Dan Biggar and Liam Williams were confirmed to start after injuries, among six changes on Thursday. Biggar, recovered from a pectoral injury, will resume with Gareth Davies in the halves. Williams suffered a knee issue in the 43-19 win against Georgia last Saturday.Ryan Elias was back in the front row, Adam Beard in the second, and Josh Adams on one wing.Aaron Wainwright switched to No. 8 in place of Taulupe Faletau, who suffered a tournament-ending broken arm in the Georgia win.Coach Warren Gatland said Reffell played his way into the quarterfinal lineup with a big game against Georgia.“It was a really healthy debate,” Gatland said. “Did we go with the traditional six with more size? It was about getting our best players on the field.“I spoke to Jac and he was comfortable moving to six....

Qué países apoyan a Israel y qué países a los palestinos

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:43 GMT

(CNN Español) — El conflicto entre Israel y los palestinos ha estado plagado de violencia desde antes de la fundación de Israel en 1948, y miles de personas de lado y lado han muerto o han quedado heridas en ataques durante décadas.Si bien los Gobiernos de diferentes países han estado al margen y muchos países han apoyado la resolución de Naciones Unidas que llamó a la creación de dos Estados, Israel y Palestina, como solución al conflicto, ambas poblaciones han tenido el reconocimiento oficial como Estado a lo largo de los años por diferentes países. Además, cada uno de ellos tiene apoyos políticos de diferentes bandos geopolíticos, como por ejemplo Occidente para Israel, y países del Medio Oriente que han apoyado a los palestinos por oposición a Israel.Guerra entre Israel y Hamas, en vivo: muertes, última hora, noticias de Gaza y másAsí está el apoyo a Israel y a los palestinos en la actualidad.Reconocimiento y apoyo a IsraelIsrael tiene relaciones diplomáticas con 166 paíse...

No. 19 Tennessee, Texas A&M seek to stay in SEC race, Mizzou, No. 24 Kentucky look to rebound

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:43 GMT

Things to watch in Week 7 of the Southeastern Conference:GAME OF THE WEEKTexas A&M (4-2, 2-1) at No. 19 Tennessee (4-1, 1-1). Both teams are playing to stay in the mix for their division titles, the Aggies in the SEC West and the Vols in the SEC West. Texas A&M i can’t afford a second league loss if they hope to play in Atlanta in December. It’s a similar situation for the Vols, who are a game behind No. 1 Georgia and might need to win out against league opponents to make the SEC title game. The Aggies are averaging better than 35 points a game this season, 19th best among Power Five programs. The Vols are fourth in the conference in scoring defense, allowing just 17.8 points a game this season. ALL-CATS MATCHUPMissouri (5-1, 1-1) heads to No. 24 Kentucky (5-1, 2-1). Two of the SEC’s early surprises are coming off their first defeats of the season. Neither can afford another loss and remain in the chase for an SEC East Division title. Kentucky will try and ...

Wake Forest, Virginia Tech to face off in battle that could have bowl eligibility implications

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:43 GMT

Wake Forest (3-2, 0-2 ACC) at Virginia Tech (2-4, 1-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ACCN). Line: Wake Forest by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Virginia Tech leads 25-13-1.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Bowl eligibility comes into play for both teams, even at this middle portion of the schedule. The Demon Deacons’ remaining schedule include three home games, but one is against No. 4 Florida State, and their road slate includes a visit to No. 17 Duke. The Hokies have two home games after this and are 0-3 on the road.KEY MATCHUPThe Demon Deacons’ offense against Virginia Tech’s defense. Wake Forest is among the worst nationally in protecting the quarterback, having allowed 22 sacks in five games, and the Hokies are tied for fifth in the ACC with 15 sacks in six games. Pressure often leads to mistakes, and those can make all the difference.PLAYERS TO WATCHWake Forest: QB Mitch Griffis. He’s had a bumpy start to his tenure as the full-time starting quarterback after...

Popular Italian jockey Frankie Dettori reverses decision to retire from horse racing

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:43 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Frankie Dettori isn’t done with horse racing just yet.The 52-year-old Italian jockey was set to retire at the end of 2023 but has reversed his decision after enjoying a successful farewell season, during which he had winners in the 2,000 Guineas and the Gold Cup at Ascot.He said those successes “tickled his emotions” and now he is moving to California with his wife, Catherine, to ride at Santa Anita for the rest of the year — and maybe longer.“How long I continue race-riding overseas and where my American journey takes me, no one can predict,” Dettori said Thursday, “but I welcome the challenge in this new chapter.”He said his final rides in Britain will be at the British Champions Day at Ascot next week.Dettori, who has been a jockey since 1987, became a global phenomenon at Ascot when he won all seven races in one day there in September 1996, after which he produced his storied flying dismount.“It will still be sad for me on Saturday week — I will say goo...

¿Se verá el eclipse solar en DC? Puede que las condiciones del tiempo no ayuden

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:43 GMT

La llegada de un sistema de mal tiempo al área metropolitana de DC limitará la visibilidad del eclipse solar el sábado, según el meteorólogo de Telemundo 44, Joseph Martínez. Previamente la NASA anunció que gran parte de Estados Unidos y zonas de América Latina presenciarán el fenómeno este sábado 14 de octubre. Martínez explicó que el eclipse será mayormente visible desde Oregon hasta Texas. En este sentido se le llama eclipse solar anular. En Centroamérica, países como Belice, Nicaragua, Honduras, Panamá, Colombia, entre otros, también forman parte de este grupo.“Este sábado la Luna va a estar pasando en un ángulo que va a estar bloqueando la luz del Sol. En la Tierra se va a crear una sombra”, detalló. Sin embargo, el noreste de EEUU experimentará un eclipse parcial. En el caso de Washington DC, esto se podría ver interrumpido debido a que un sistema cubrirá el cielo durante gran parte del sábado.“Me parece que no lo vamos a poder ver porque las nubes densas van...

No. 12 North Carolina looks to stay unbeaten by hosting No. 25 Miami in the ACC

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:43 GMT

No. 25 Miami (4-1, 0-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) at No. 12 North Carolina (5-0, 2-0), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (ABC)Line: North Carolina by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: UNC leads 15-11, though wins in 2008 and 209 were vacated by NCAA penalty.WHAT’S AT STAKE?The Tar Heels are rolling along with their best start since 1997, keeping them in the ACC title chase after probably their most complete performance of the season in a blowout win against Syracuse last week. The Hurricanes are reeling after an improbable loss to Georgia Tech, which included a coaching mistake with Miami not taking a knee on a play that led to a fumble as well as giving up a last-second touchdown.KEY MATCHUPUNC offense against Miami’s defense. The Hurricanes rank ninth in the Bowl Subdivision ranks in total defense (268.4 yards per game) and 12th in scoring defense (14.6). The Tar Heels are ninth in total offense (500.0) and 18th in scoring (36.6) while converting 56.6% of their third...

City council supports harm reduction efforts for Queen’s Homecoming

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:43 GMT

The City of Kingston aims to support harm reduction measures for Queen’s Homecoming in part by facilitating the extended operation of food trucks throughout the event.With Queen’s Homecoming approaching in late October, the City of Kingston has been strategizing and collaborating with campus organizations to ensure smooth sailing. At city council this week, Coun. Glenn brought forth a motion which would facilitate the extended operation and flexible supervision of food trucks during Homecoming to augment the harm reduction strategies being put into place by the Queen’s University Alma Mater Society (AMS). This idea comes from a conversation councilors had with Queen’s AMS leaders earlier this fall regarding harm reduction during Fall 2023 events.Coun. Glenn explained how this measure can impact safety.“I had opportunity to meet with the AMS, and as most of you are aware, they’ve been engaging in harm reduction strategies. One of the ones that they implemented in previous...

As desperation in Gaza grows, Israel says it won’t allow aid to flow until Hamas releases hostages

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:52:43 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken vowed American support to Israel on Thursday as its military pulverized the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip with airstrikes and prepared for a possible ground invasion. As Palestinians tried to stock up on bread and groceries amid dwindling supplies, Israel said nothing would be allowed into Gaza until Hamas militants freed some 150 hostages taken during their deadly weekend incursion.International aid groups warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis after Israel halted deliveries of food, water, fuel and electricity to Gaza’s 2.3 million people and prevented entry of supplies from Egypt. The war has claimed at least 2,700 lives on both sides.“Not a single electricity switch will be flipped on, not a single faucet will be turned on, and not a single fuel truck will enter until the Israeli hostages are returned home,” Israeli Energy Minister Israel Katz said on social media.Lt. Col. Richard Hecht, an Israeli military spokesman, tol...