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‘The greatest Manchester United player of all time’: British soccer legend Bobby Charlton dies at 86

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:30:57 GMT

Associated PressMANCHESTER, England— Bobby Charlton, an English soccer icon who survived a plane crash that decimated a Manchester United team destined for greatness to become the heartbeat of his country’s 1966 World Cup triumph, has died. He was 86.The death of Charlton, who is regarded by many as the greatest ever English player, was announced in a statement from his family that was released by United, which said he died Saturday surrounded by his family.No cause of death was disclosed. In November 2020, it was announced that Charlton had been diagnosed with dementia, the same disease that afflicted his brother Jack — who died in 2020 at age 85 — and another World Cup winner, Nobby Stiles.An extravagantly gifted attacking midfielder with a ferocious shot, Charlton was the leading scorer for both United (249 goals) and England (49 goals) for more than 40 years until being overtaken by Wayne Rooney.Charlton was easily recognizable with his comb-over, and known globally for be...

Florida Panthers coach praises Sharks forward still finding his way in San Jose

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:30:57 GMT

Anthony Duclair is still trying to find a groove with the San Jose Sharks but there’s little question he left a positive impression on his former coach with the Florida Panthers.Duclair spent most of the 2022-2023 season with the Panthers on long-term injured reserve as he recovered from a torn Achilles. After he returned to the active roster in March following the trade deadline, Duclair had nine points in 20 regular season games before he became a significant part of Florida’s run to the Stanley Cup Final.Duclair, acquired by the Sharks from Florida in July, was still around the Panthers after his injury, which took place during 2022 off-season training and required surgery. Now, as Duclair and the Sharks visit the Panthers for their game on Tuesday, his upbeat outlook, not to mention his production, was appreciated.“Big smile. We loved having him around there,” said Panthers bench boss Paul Maurice of Duclair, who he coached for one season. “There are guys that get in...

Motorcyclist killed in East San Jose crash; man suspected of drunken driving arrested

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:30:57 GMT

A man suspected of drunken driving was arrested early Sunday after his pickup was involved in a fatal collision in East San Jose, police said.The wreck was reported shortly after 1 a.m. near the intersection of North Jackson Avenue and Alexian Drive, which is close to Regional Medical Center of San Jose.The driver of a 2003 Dodge truck traveling north on Jackson Avenue tried to make a left turn into an apartment complex and collided with a southbound 2013 Kawasaki motorcycle, police said.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Palo Alto: Motorcyclist dies in Highway 101 crash Crashes and Disasters | Pedestrian killed by suspect fleeing Vallejo police Crashes and Disasters | Man arrested following fatal crash Thursday in Campbell Crashes and Disasters | Driver gets 3 years, 4 months for killing golf course employee in East Bay crash Crashes and Disasters | 4 Pepperdine students fatally struck as they walked ne...

Shooting at 16th and Mission in SF, one injured

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:30:57 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- One person was shot at 16th Street and Mission Street in San Francisco Monday morning, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. SF firefighters responded to the scene at 11:19 a.m. on a report of a man with gunshot wounds.The victim was found in stable condition and transported to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. SF-bound Alaska Airlines plane diverted to Portland Airport after ‘credible threat’ The victim was described as a man in his 20s who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to the BART Police Department, which is handling the incident. He was shot at street level.The suspect fled in a vehicle, police said.Several bus lines are being diverted as a result of the incident, according to SF Muni. Inbound lines 14, 14R and 49 are being rerouted and the stop at Mission and 16th is being bypassed.Police are advising people to avoid the area. No other information was immediately available.This is a developing story. Check back fo...

Livermore gun store owner fatally shot would-be robber, police say

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:30:57 GMT

(KRON) -- A Livermore gun store owner shot a Redwood City man to death when he allegedly attempted to steal a firearm from the store, according to police. So far, it appears that the shooting was "a case of self-defense," and the store owner will not be arrested for any crimes, the Livermore Police Department wrote Monday.The would-be robber was suffering from a lethal gunshot wound when police officers arrived at East Bay Firearms, located at 4049 First Street. Paramedics pronounced the 28-year-old man deceased at the scene.LPD said the man had entered the store just before 2:30 p.m. Sunday and acted "suspicious." He was wearing a mask, gloves, and a hood pulled over his head. "According to witness statements, he then attempted to rob the gun store by taking a firearm while armed with a hammer," police wrote.Five customers were inside the store at the time."The gun store owner fired two rounds fatally wounding the man. The gun store owner is cooperating with the investigation and i...

Firefighters battle 2-alarm house fire in San Jose

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:30:57 GMT

(BCN) -- Firefighters are at the scene of a two-alarm house fire Monday afternoon in San Jose's Buena Vista neighborhood.The blaze was reported about noon in the 300 block of South Buena Vista Avenue, according to fire officials.Information about injuries was not immediately available. As of 12:30 p.m., the fire was not yet contained. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

San Jose sideshow activity results in firearm arrest

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:30:57 GMT

(KRON) – Two suspects were arrested for firearm possession after suspicion of alleged sideshow activity, according to the San Jose Police Department.San Jose police received reports of sideshow activity on Saturday night around 12:30 a.m.  Santa Rosa PD traffic stop led to fentanyl arrest According to police, one of the San Jose sergeants witnessed a vehicle driving recklessly and conducted an enforcement stop. The driver was in possession of two firearms: a concealed loaded ghost gun in his waistband and a loaded ghost gun with an extended magazine in the vehicle, police said. It was later determined that the vehicle was involved with sideshow activity occurring in the area.Two suspects were arrested and the vehicle was impounded.

Monte Rio man arrested in Sonoma County homicide

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:30:57 GMT

(KRON) -- One man was arrested in connection to a fatal shooting that briefly led to a shelter-in-place Sunday, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were dispatched to the 2100 block of Moscow Road in Monte Rio at 2:10 p.m. Sunday.They found a deceased gunshot victim at the scene. Deputies also saw the suspect, later identified as Joseph Douchette, 41, of Monte Rio, walking near the property. SF-bound Alaska Airlines plane diverted to Portland Airport after ‘credible threat’ Additional deputies responded, including the SWAT team. As the search continued, a shelter-in-place order was issued. Deputies found Douchette in the 2100 block of Mesa Grande Terrace, police said.He was arrested without incident at 3:30 p.m. and the shelter in place was lifted. Deputies also found the gun they believe was used in the fatal shooting.Douchette was booked into the Main Adult Detention Facility for murder and an outstanding warrant, police said. He is being held without bail....

Gaza and the Empathy Gap

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:30:57 GMT

A Palestinian woman cries in the garden of al-Ahli Arab Hospital after it was hit in Gaza City on Oct. 18, 2023.Photo: Mustafa Hassona/Anadolu via Getty ImagesThis was originally published as a newsletter from Ryan Grim. Sign up to get the next one in your inbox.At the end of 2015, I worked with Israeli journalist Amir Tibon on a long story about the devolving relationship between President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. My role was to help report out the U.S. side of that fracturing relationship, relying on my sourcing inside the Democratic Party and the White House. I still remember what a privilege it felt like to work with Tibon, whose own sourcing on the Israeli side gave us a window into the strategic thinking of Bibi and his inner circle that one simply never sees here in the U.S. Instead, all we get is a flattened gloss on Netanyahu as a tough guy and a political survivor. I did a double take when I woke up on Saturday, October 7, and learn...

NCAA Women’s Basketball Top 25 Schedule

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:30:57 GMT

All Times EDTMonday Nov. 6No. 1 LSU vs. No. 20 Colorado, 7:30 p.m.No. 3 Iowa vs. Fairleigh Dickinson, 7:30 p.m.No. 4 UCLA vs. Purdue, 8:30 p.m.No. 5 Utah vs. MVSU, 7 p.m.No. 6 South Carolina vs. No. 10 Notre Dame at Paris, 1 p.m.No. 7 Ohio St. vs. No. 21 Southern Cal, 2 p.m.No. 8 Virginia Tech vs. High Point, 5 p.m.No. 12 Mississippi vs. Queens (NC), NoonNo. 14 Maryland vs. Harvard, 7 p.m.No. 17 Louisville at Cincinnati, 6 p.m.No. 18 Florida St. vs. Charleston Southern, 6 p.m.No. 19 Baylor vs. Southern U., 8 p.m.No. 22 Creighton vs. N. Dakota St., 7 p.m.No. 24 Washington St. vs. Cal Poly, 7 p.m.No. 25 Mississippi St. vs. Alcorn St., 7:30 p.m.Tuesday Nov. 7No. 11 Tennessee vs. Florida A&M, 6:30 p.m.No. 23 Illinois vs. Morehead St., 7 p.m.Wednesday Nov. 8No. 2 UConn vs. Dayton, 7 p.m.No. 13 Texas vs. Southern U., 8 p.m.No. 15 Stanford vs. Hawaii, 10 p.m.No. 16 North Carolina vs. Gardner-Webb, 7 p.m.No. 20 Colorado vs. Le Moyne, 8 p.m.Thursday Nov. 9No. 1 LSU vs. Queens (NC), 8 p.m...