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Chelsea completes signing of Serbia goalkeeper Petrovic from New England Revolution

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:52:44 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Chelsea completed the signing of goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from Major League Soccer club New England Revolution on Saturday. The 23-year-old Serbia international signed a seven-year deal at Stamford Bridge and will initially be expected to be a backup to summer signing Robert Sanchez. The clubs did not disclose the transfer fee but British media reported the deal was worth 14 million pounds ($17.6 million).“Playing in the Premier League is something I’m really looking forward to doing and I hope to learn many things here at Chelsea. I can’t wait to meet everyone and play at Stamford Bridge,” Petrovic said in a statement.Petrovic made 22 appearances for New England this season and was named to the MLS All-Star team.He is the latest newcomer at Stamford Bridge following a spending spree of more than $1 billion over the last 18 months by the club’s American ownership fronted by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.Despite that, the club has just one win in its first ...

Lyles anchors winning relay to make it 3 for 3 in sprints at world championships

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:52:44 GMT

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Noah Lyles made it 3 for 3 in the sprints at world championships, pulling away in the anchor leg to lift the U.S. to victory Saturday in the 4×100 relay.Lyles, who had won the 100 and 200-meter races earlier in the week, lifted up three fingers as he crossed the line, one for each race he won. He’s the first man to do that at worlds since Usain Bolt in 2015. Bolt won all three races at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics, and now Lyles will be trying to do it in 2024.The U.S. team, featuring Brandon Carnes and former 100 world champions Christian Coleman and Fred Kerley, finished in 37.38 seconds to defeat Italy, which finished in 37.62. Jamaica won bronze in 37.76.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/sportsSource

Police seek suspect after teenager shot and killed in Southeast DC

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:52:44 GMT

A teenager is dead after a Friday evening shooting in Southeast D.C., Metropolitan Police said on Saturday.The shooting happened around 7 p.m. Friday evening near the intersection of Naylor and Minnesota Streets. Sixth District officers responded at 7:08 p.m. to emergency calls reporting a shooting at the 2000 block of Naylor Street, as did DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services. The victim,18-year-old Jaqiah Johnson of Southeast, was pronounced dead at the scene.No suspect information has been released, but MPD are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Those with information can call MPD at (202) 727-9099, or send in an anonymous tip by texting 50411.This is a developing story, stay with WTOP for the latest.Below is a map of where the shooting took place: Source

Titans coach says he hasn’t seen enough to pick Willis or Levis as Tannehill’s backup

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:52:44 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans know that veteran Ryan Tannehill is their starting quarterback this season. His backup? That’s a decision the Titans aren’t ready to make yet with the preseason over and the season opener Sept. 10 in New Orleans coming up fast. Asked Saturday if he had seen enough to choose either rookie Will Levis or Malik Willis as Tannehill’s backup for the opener, coach Mike Vrabel said, “I don’t think so.” The Titans traded up to No. 33 overall to draft Levis out of Kentucky in April. He missed the final two preseason games with an injured left thigh. Levis practiced Wednesday, warmed up before Friday night’s 23-7 preseason finale win over New England and watched from the sideline as the Titans finished 2-1.Willis also is a quarterback Tennessee traded up to draft at No. 86 overall in 2022 out of Liberty. Willis wound up playing essentially the past two exhibition games with Tannehill starting against New England and han...

US forward Josh Sargent injures ankle while scoring for Norwich in win

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:52:44 GMT

LONDON (AP) — U.S international Josh Sargent injured an ankle while scoring in Norwich’s 4-0 victory over Huddersfield in England’s second-tier Championship on Saturday. Sargent was tackled by goalkeeper Lee Nicholls when heading the ball into an open net to give Norwich the lead in the 11th minute, after blocking the keeper’s attempted clearance. Nicholls then appeared to land on Sargent’s ankle and the striker remained on the ground before being substituted. “It looks like a serious ankle injury, unfortunately,” Norwich coach David Wagner said. “We will assess him tomorrow, and then we will have to wait and see how serious it actually is.”Sargent has scored in Norwich’s last three league games, with the team sitting in second place after four matches. ___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Man United erases 2-goal deficit to beat Nottingham Forest in EPL

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:52:44 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 in the English Premier League on Saturday.Bruno Fernandes’ 76th-minute penalty completed a comeback after the visitors went down to 10 men. United had its worst-ever start to a league game. Poor defending helped give Forest lead 2-0 after less than four minutes. Taiwo Awoniyi scored on a counterattack after just 86 seconds, and Willy Boly quickly doubled the lead from a free kick. It was the first time United trailed by two goals four minutes into a league match, but Christian Eriksen pulled one back by converting a cross from Marcus Rashford in the 17th.Casemiro wasted a great chance to level but made amends shortly after halftime when the midfielder slotted home at the end of a clever free kick routine.Joe Worrall was shown a straight red card for denying Fernandes a goalscoring opportunity in the 67th, and the United captain then scored the winner from the spot after Danilo w...

Bardet’s DSM wins rainy time trial to start Spanish Vuelta. Evenepoel opens gap over Jumbo-Visma

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:52:44 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The DSM–Firmenich team of Romain Bardet won a rainy team time trial through the streets of Barcelona to kick off the Spanish Vuelta on Saturday.Defending champion Remco Evenepoel complained about the poor riding conditions caused by the rainfall and early nightfall. His Soudal-Quickstep and other teams raced in near darkness.DSM marked the best time of 17 minutes, 30 seconds and Lorenzo Milesi will be the first rider to wear the red jersey for the three-week race.Evenepoel was visibly upset when he crossed the finish line, saying, “We are not monkeys in a circus.”The Belgian time trialing world champion was apparently upset that his team, which started last as last year’s winner, had to ride in the darkness due to the clouds that made nightfall come earlier than expected – and provided much needed rain for the drought-stricken area.He said they had “water in the face” and (could not) see “one meter in front of you.”Evenepoel’s Soudal-Quickstep was only six se...

Broncos football returns to Empower Field for preseason game

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:52:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Football is back in the Mile High City as the Denver Broncos host the Los Angeles Rams in the final preseason game.This is the first and only preseason game at Empower Field, the Broncos were on the road for the first two. Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy injured during joint practice with Los Angeles Rams For the past two weeks, the Broncos lost in the final seconds of the games. Exciting for fans, but ultimately disappointing them. One notable absence from the field will be wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, who was carted off the field with a hamstring injury during a non-contact drill at practice Thursday.Jeudy’s injury leaves Courtland Sutton, rookie Marvin Mims Jr., second-year pro Brandon Johnson and Kendall Hinton as Russell Wilson’s top options.It's unclear which other starters will play on Saturday. Coach Sean Payton said he expects some of the team's top players to be on the field, but he didn't elaborate. Denver Broncos unveil $100M in stadium upgrades, new food ...

Search underway for 11-year-old boy reported missing from Hollywood

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:52:44 GMT

Police seek the public’s help in their search for an 11-year-old boy who was reported missing in Hollywood.According to Hollywood Police, Rashad Pierre was last seen leaving 3161 Taft Street, Saturday afternoon.He stands 4 feet, 11 inches tall, and has short black hair and brown eyes.The boy was last seen wearing a black shirt, black shorts and black/red flip-flops. He may be on a bicycle.Officials urge anyone with information on Pierre’s whereabouts to call Hollywood Police at 954-764-4357.

Multiple people killed in Dollar General store shooting in Jacksonville, mayor says; 2nd official says gunman is dead

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:52:44 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Multiple people were fatally shot Saturday inside a Jacksonville, Florida, Dollar General store, the city’s mayor has told a television station. A city council member says the shooter is dead.Mayor Donna Deegan told WJXT “there are a number of fatalities” inside the store but didn’t give a precise number. Numerous police officers are in the area near Edward Waters University, a small historically Black university.“This is unacceptable,” Deegan told the station. “One shooting is too much but these mass shootings are really hard to take.”Jacksonville City Council member Ju’Coby Pittman told the station the shooter is dead. She did not give details.“My heart is heavy. I am tired of all of the shootings,” she said.Edward Waters University students are being kept in their dorms, the school said in a statement. No students or faculty are believed involved, the school said.Further details were not immediately available. The city says it...