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As Windsor’s Sophia Smith prepares for first FIFA World Cup, one phrase keeps the striker grounded: “Let ‘Soph’ be ‘Soph'”

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:41:35 GMT

It seems everybody in the soccer world wants to get inside the head of United States Women’s National Team forward Sophia Smith these days.A remark meant for her teammates during her 2022 NWSL MVP speech offered a glimpse into the mind of one of the world’s most fearless attacking players, both on and off the field: Her supreme confidence on the ball and in front of goal, her desire to bridge the gap between two generations of U.S. players, and her insistence on doing it her way.It echoed a message her parents, Kenny and Mollie, regularly relayed to their three daughters years ago — one that will undoubtedly be on Smith’s mind as she readies herself for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand and Australia.“Our parents always encouraged us to don’t try to be anybody other than who we are,” Gabbi Dobratz (née Smith), the oldest of the trio, said. “To know that we’re unique and we have our own specialties that we bring to the table, and to t...

Are Deion Sanders, CU Buffs on cusp of revolutionizing college football? “This is an experiment on a grand scale.”

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:41:35 GMT

BOULDER — The front porch leaked. The boards on the floor curled with malpractice. The nails wore the rust of hubris and neglect. If CU football were a house, it would’ve been condemned.Eight months later, Folsom Field is America’s fixer-upper, ground zero for the most fascinating reality show in football. Can Coach Prime fix the roof in time to entertain all those guests from Nebraska? Tune in next week and find out!“This is an experiment,” Chris Fowler, the Buffs alum and longtime ESPN voice, told The Post recently. “This is an experiment on a grand scale that we have not seen in this sport before.”If it were Tulsa or Rutgers, Fowler would still have his eyes glued to the makeover, rubbernecking at the novelty, transfixed at the audacity of it all. Deion Sanders, given a free hand and a blank check to run his own FBS program? Anything could happen. That it’s happening with Fowler’s alma mater only makes it more personal. And surreal.“Even if it ...

Bandimere Speedway, with its family feel and junior programs, leaving legacy as community pillar

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:41:35 GMT

MORRISON — Nick Michael’s seen a lot of speed on Thunder Mountain since he attended the first Mile-High Nationals in 1978. He’s felt the thrill firsthand, too, when racing his ’67 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme on the drag strip as a teenager.But it’s not a record time or unbelievable finals that Michael, a 62-year-old NHRA diehard from Denver, named as one of his favorite memories at Bandimere Speedway.Instead, Michael recalled a moment of racing camaraderie that epitomized the deep community roots of a facility that is closing at the end of 2023 after a 65-year run nestled against the Jefferson County foothills.“Two drivers were going to race in the final, and just before the race, one guy broke his U-joint,” Michael recalled. “He’s toast, because (by rule) you only have a certain amount of time to get to the starting line. But the other guy he was going to race against had one, and that driver’s crew grabbed the part, went over to...

Más de 100 personas quedan atrapadas durante varias horas en la antigua casa de la escritora de misterio Agatha Christie

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:41:35 GMT

(CNN) — Más de 100 personas quedaron atrapadas durante varias horas en Greenway, la antigua casa de la famosa escritora británica de misterio Agatha Christie, en la campiña inglesa este viernes.En una serie de eventos que podrían haber salido directamente de las páginas de una de las novelas de misterio de Christie, el grupo de turistas quedó varado después de que una tormenta derribara un árbol, bloqueando el camino que conduce a la propiedad en el condado de Devon, en el suroeste de Inglaterra.Caroline Heaven, una turista que visitaba Greenway, se puso en contacto con el medio de comunicación local Devon Live para correr la voz de que aproximadamente 100 turistas estaban atrapados en los terrenos de la antigua casa de vacaciones de Christie.El National Trust de Gran Bretaña, que administra el sitio histórico, colocó rápidamente un mensaje en su sitio web, anunciando que un gran árbol había caído en el camino de una sola vía que conduce a Greenway.Un portavoz del National Tru...

Shrimp in Garlic Sauce / Belkys

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:41:35 GMT

Ingredients:2 pounds of jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter- room temp1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. freshly ground black peppergrated zest of one lemon6 garlic cloves, mincedRice, pasta or crusty bread for servingMethod of Preparation:In a large skillet, melt butter over low heat. Once the butter is melted and bubbles have begun to form, whisk in the salt, pepper and lemon zest.Cook for about a minute. Increase the heat to medium-low and add the garlic, saute for about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and toss them in the melted garlic butter. Let cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for 4-5 minutes on the other side. When they are completely pink, remove them from heat and serve with lemon wedges, rice, pasta or whatever you like.Enjoy!

At least 1 dead after overnight Lauderhill shooting, sending several others to hospital

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:41:35 GMT

After seven hours on the scene, police wrap up their investigation of a deadly overnight shooting in a Lauderhill neighborhood.Police received calls for help just before midnight on Saturday after reports about several people being shot after a party along 3170 Northwest 2nd Street. “I saw about 30 shots on the ground,” said a witness. Investigators placed more than 50 markers for the evident barrage of gunfire, most of which have been identified as shell casings. A medical examiner trauma services car also arrived at the scene. “My mom called me to say somebody came and shot up my house. I came rushing, I just see my best friend in the yard, dead, like this is crazy man, it’s crazy,” said a friend of the victim. A body was taken away from the scene Sunday morning, leaving friends looking for answers and investigators tracking down the shooter.7News heard multiple reports about several people being transported to Broward Health Hospital in Fort Lauderda...

MBTA Green Line to begin 12-day shutdown, shuttle buses will continue service from Kenmore to BC

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:41:35 GMT

The MBTA will be shutting down the B Branch of the Green Line for 12 days starting Monday, and free shuttle buses will take commuters between Kenmore and Boston College.The shutdown, from July 17 to July 28, is part of a system–wide plan to renovate the aging transit system by replacing track and ties, the MBTA said.Last month, a train derailed on the B Line at Packard’s Corner, which is one of the areas that will see major repairs to the tracks.Just a little further down the line, the MBTA will also be fully replacing the tracks between the Harvard Avenue and Griggs Street stops.

Tornado warning issued for northeastern Massachusetts; tornado watch elsewhere now added

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:41:35 GMT

The National Weather Service has just issued a tornado warning. This is the bulletin that just went out shortly after 8 a.m.And, the NWS has added a tornado watch for most of the state through 3 p.m. Be careful and have your eyes to the sky. We will keep you updated right here. Here is the latest from the Weather Service.8:45 a.m. — The Weather Service stresses “This dangerous storm will be near…Lowell, Dracut, Tewksbury and Tyngsborough around 850 AM EDT.”Update: “TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.”This is a developing story and this story is open to all readers for your safety … Tornado Warning continues for Lowell MA, Littleton Common MA and Graniteville MA until 8:45 AM EDT pic.twitter.com/H4OaS9VhXq— NWS Boston (@NWSBos...

Washington’s legal pot farms get back to work after pesticide concerns halted operations

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:41:35 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — A big mound of fresh dirt sits at Terry Taylor’s marijuana farm in the high desert of north-central Washington state. Each hole for a new plant gets filled with the clean soil.Large swaths of recently installed landscape fabric cover the ground, and soon the dirt roads on his property will be covered in crushed rock to keep contaminated dust from covering the crops.Taylor’s pot farm is one of several getting back to business after state regulators halted their operations in April, citing product testing that turned up unacceptable levels of chemicals related to DDT, a synthetic pesticide banned half a century ago. The affected growers haven’t used the pesticide themselves, but they are located on a 5-mile (8-kilometer) stretch of former fruit orchards along the Okanogan River where it was applied heavily and remains in the soil.The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board announced last week it had lifted the holds on the businesses, which are now taking...

Actress and singer Jane Birkin dies in Paris at age 76

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:41:35 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Actress and singer Jane Birkin has died at age 76, according to France’s Culture Ministry and French media. The British-born star was famously known for her musical and romantic relationship with French singer Serge Gainsbourg. Their songs notably included the steamy “Je t’aime moi non plus.” The French Culture Ministry tweeted that Birkin died Sunday. It hailed her as a “timeless Francophone icon.”French news outlets Liberation and BFM TV reported that Birkin was found dead at her home in Paris French newspaper Le Figaro reported that Birkin had suffered from health issues in the past few years that kept her from performing and her public appearances became sparse.BFM TV said Birkin suffered a mild stroke in 2021, forcing her to cancel shows that year. She canceled her shows again in March due to a broken shoulder blade. A return to performing in May was put off, the French broadcaster said, quoting the singer as saying she needed a bit more time and promising he...