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Rory McIlroy moves into contention at Irish Open, 2 shots behind leader Hurly Long

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:27 GMT

STRAFFAN, Ireland (AP) — Rory McIlroy birdied his last two holes to move into contention for a second Irish Open title as most of the players in front of him faltered in the third round on Saturday. McIlroy finished off a 6-under 66 with a short birdie putt on the 18th to push into third place, two shots behind leader Hurly Long of Germany. That’s a better spot than he had expected, given that he started the day eight shots off the lead.“I felt like I maybe needed to go a couple lower to get myself right in it,” 2016 winner McIlroy said while more than a dozen players were still on the course. “But the guys at the top haven’t really went away from the field that much today.” And they didn’t get anything going on the back nine at The K Club, either. Long needed a birdie on the last hole to restore a two-shot advantage over McIlroy after a 70 gave him a 13-under total of 203. Jordan Smith, who held a share of the overnight lead with Shubhankar Sharma, then also birdied the...

No. 10 Notre Dame’s game at NC State is suspended in 2nd quarter due to weather concerns

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:27 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Saturday’s game between No. 10 Notre Dame and North Carolina State has been suspended in the second quarter due to weather concerns.The Fighting Irish led 3-0 with 14:45 left in the quarter when officials informed fans that the game would be suspended. The stadium’s new videoboard cited lightning within 8 miles (13 kilometers) of Carter-Finley Stadium.Heavy storms hit the Raleigh area in the morning, and ominous clouds lingered about two hours before kickoff. Those appeared to break in the first quarter before returning and leading to the game’s pause shortly before 1 p.m.___AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-pollSource

Las imágenes más impactantes del terremoto en Marruecos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:27 GMT

(CNN) — Un terremoto de magnitud 6,8 ​​sacudió el centro de Marruecos este viernes por la noche y dejó al menos 1.000 muertos. Fue el terremoto más poderoso que azotó esa parte de la nación norteafricana en más de un siglo, con gran parte del impacto en áreas montañosas de difícil acceso.Según el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos, el epicentro se ubicó a unos 72 kilómetros (44,7 millas) al suroeste de la histórica Marrakech, una ciudad de unas 840.000 personas y un popular destino turístico.Estas son las imágenes más impactantes del terremoto.Un residente navega entre los escombros en Marrakech, Marruecos, el 9 de septiembre. Fadel Senna/AFP/Getty ImagesSe ve un edificio dañado en Marrakech, Marruecos, el 9 de septiembre. Said Echarif/Agencia Anadolu/Getty ImagesLos equipos de rescate buscan entre los escombros en Amizmiz, Marruecos, el 9 de septiembre. Abdelhak Balhaki/ReutersUna mujer se encuentra frente a su casa dañada por el terremoto en Marrakech, Marruecos, el 9 de s...

Irish Open Par Scores

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:27 GMT

SaturdayAt The K ClubKildare, IrelandPurse: $6 millionYardage: 7,441; Par: 72Third RoundHurly Long, Germany67-66-70—203-13Jordan L. Smith, England66-65-73—204-12Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland69-70-66—205-11Julien Brun, France67-70-69—206-10Ross Fisher, England66-66-74—206-10Grant Forrest, Scotland70-67-69—206-10Ryan Fox, New Zealand71-69-66—206-10Calum Hill, Scotland69-65-72—206-10Shubhankar Sharma, India65-66-75—206-10Billy Horschel, United States69-72-66—207-9Min Woo Lee, Australia71-67-69—207-9Marcel Schneider, Germany66-71-70—207-9Nick Bachem, Germany70-72-66—208-8Thomas Detry, Belgium71-68-69—208-8Romain Langasque, France71-66-71—208-8Shane Lowry, Ireland68-68-72—208-8Joost Luiten, Netherlands67-70-71—208-8Richard Mansell, England69-71-68—208-8John Parry, England68-69-71—208-8Marcel Siem, Germany71-67-70—208-8Daniel Hillier, New Zealand68-71-70—209-7Rikuya Hoshino, Japan72-69-68—209-7Kristian Krogh Johannessen, Norway66-74-69—209-7Guido Migliozzi, Italy69-66-74—209-7Vincent Nor...

Howie Carr: You have choices to vote out the clown show, er, Boston City Council

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:27 GMT

Casting a ballot in a Boston City Council election is usually about as meaningful as picking up your cellphone and dialing in a vote for your favorite D-list celebrity on Dancing with the Stars.But this Tuesday, going to the polls could be important, because it might help determine who becomes mayor next year if (or when) Michelle Wu decides to move on.Rumors are rampant that two years after her election, the 37-year-old drifter from Chicago is “despondent” over the job, as well she should be, as abysmally as she’s performed her duties.Last week, Wu was asked by reporters if she’s been talking to Harvard about a job. She denied it, sort of.Maybe they should have asked her about MIT. That’s the other rumor.If Wu resigns, she would be replaced by the president of that third-rate clown-show known as the City Council.The current president is Ed Flynn, son of former mayor Ray Flynn. Not a bad guy, but Ed’s never been on the short list for Mensa. When a riot breaks out at a Council meetin...

Trump, DeSantis and other 2024 GOP prospects vie for attention at the Iowa-Iowa State football game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:27 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Donald Trump will cross paths with several Republican rivals Saturday when he attends Iowa’s in-state college football grudge match, one of the former president’s few visits so far to the state that holds the first nominating caucus next year. Trump will wade into one of the state’s largest sports crowds at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, where Iowa State will host Iowa. Also planning to be at the game are Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and several lesser-known candidates.With the race entering its traditional ramp-up after Labor Day, Trump has largely skipped holding town halls or participating in many of the state’s cherished campaign traditions, but has not paid a price so far. Trump remains far ahead of DeSantis and other rivals in Iowa and nationally. Trump has made a habit of visiting Iowa on the same day as DeSantis, whom Trump treats as his main threat. Both are expected to be in and around the stadium before kickoff, reminiscent of the...

Canada will not recognize ‘sham’ Russian election results in Ukraine, says Trudeau

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:27 GMT

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will not recognize the results of elections held this week by Russian authorities in occupied parts of Ukraine.Trudeau condemned the elections in a statement through his office today, calling them a “sham.”He says the elections are “a cynical attempt to legitimize military conquest under the guise of democracy,” and a violation of international law.Local elections for Russian-installed legislatures began earlier this week in the regions of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia.They are scheduled to conclude on Sunday.The votes have been denounced by Kyiv, the Council of Europe and other countries in the West.— With files from The Associated PressThis report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 9, 2023.The Canadian Press

Canadian forecasters watching point where hurricane Lee turns and journeys northwards

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:27 GMT

HALIFAX — Atlantic Canadians will learn more about the track of hurricane Lee later this week, after it becomes clear where the powerful storm will begin its journey northwards.Environment Canada meteorologist Bob Robichaud says the hurricane will be felt in Atlantic Canada by next weekend, but the question remains how close it will come to shore.He says the point where Lee, currently in the northeastern Caribbean, twists to the north could affect whether it results in higher waves along the East Coast, or severe rain and wind that comes onshore.Robichaud says that turn is expected by Tuesday or Wednesday.He says the other key factor will be how far east a high pressure zone over the Great Lakes will move, as this system might help push the hurricane further off the Canadian coast. Robichaud says another issue will be water temperatures in the storm’s pathway, which could allow Lee to gather momentum or blunt the storm’s impact, if temperatures are low.This report by The...

Body of a man found near Promontory Point: Police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:27 GMT

CHICAGO -- The body of a man was found on the rocks near the Promontory Point Saturday morning. Police said the unidentified body was found near the 5400 block of South Lake Shore Drive around 10:15 a.m. Authorities begin to remove plane after crash in Elk Grove Village Police said the man was pronounced dead on the scene. Area one detectives are conducting a death investigation, pending autopsy results. There is currently no other information provided. WGN is actively following the incident and will update as more information s recovered.

'Zip Tie Guy': Jan. 6 rioter, and mom, get prison for roles in Capitol attack

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:27 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A Jan. 6 rioter from Nashville known as "Zip Tie Guy" was sentenced on Friday to nearly five years in prison for his role in the deadly riots at the U.S. Capitol.Eric Munchel, 32, was found guilty of five felonies and three misdemeanors earlier this year.Munchel's mother Lisa Eisenhart, 59, who also breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced on Friday to two-and-a-half years in prison. Eisenhart was found guilty of two felonies and five misdemeanors, including conspiracy to commit obstruction. Prominent activist’s son convicted of storming Capitol and invading Senate floor in Jan. 6 riot Prosecutors shared photos in documents filed this week showing Munchel and Eisenhart at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Munchel was photographed carrying flexible plastic handcuffs in the Senate chamber while armed with a stun gun.Prosecutors initially requested Munchel be sentenced to four years and nine months in prison along with three years of supervised release...