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Loons’ unbeaten start ends in 2-1 loss to Chicago Fire and Kei Kamara

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:00:12 GMT

Minnesota United’s record went to five and oh no on Saturday.After a five-match unbeaten start to 2023, the Loons gave up multiple goals for the first time this year in a 2-1 loss to Chicago Fire at Soldier Field.Minnesota (3-1-2) had won three straight road games, but their franchise-record-tying form on the road was ended by Chicago (2-1-3), which had three home draws to open the season.Minnesota had been getting results while operating in narrow margins; and they came up well short Saturday.“Our first-half performance was the worst we’ve played all season,” manager Adrian Heath said. “I thought we were second-best in every department. Individually, I think they bossed us in the first half all over the field.”When the Loons traded for Kei Kamara in the summer of 2020, there was a gentleman’s agreement he wouldn’t play against his former team, Colorado Rapids, that season.MNUFC could have used a similar setup Saturday, as the 38-year-old forward scored...

Northwestern offense overpowers Danes after competitive first half

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:00:12 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- With just under two minutes remaining in the first half, the University at Albany women's lacrosse team trailed Northwestern, the No. 2 team in the country, by only two goals Saturday night at John Fallon Field. But after an inspired first 28 minutes of action, the Wildcats simply proved to be too potent on offense, and eventually pulled away from the Great Danes, who fell 21-11.Key StatsSarah Falk scored four goals and added one assistGrace McCauley scored three goals with one assistKatie Pascale scored once with two assists and seven drawsHaley Phalines won nine drawsHead Coach Katie Thomson: "That was an unbelievable game.  Such an exciting game from start to finish.  Our players battled so hard, and we are so proud of their effort.  We had so many great plays and we couldn't be prouder."How it HappenedFor the first time in history, the University at Albany women's lacrosse program welcomed Northwestern to John...

Rockies’ rally comes up short in 7-6 loss to Nationals at Coors Field

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:00:12 GMT

The Rockies rocked LoDo Saturday night with a four-run ninth inning.Alas, the rally fizzled when Carl Edwards struck out Kris Bryant with two men on base, leaving the Rockies as 7-6 losers in front of 34,503 fans at Coors Field.The Rockies, losers of five of their last six games on the heels of a 2-0 start, got another shaky performance from a starting pitcher and received a pedestrian performance from their offense until Mike Moustakas crushed a two-run homer to right field in the ninth. It was Moustakas’ first homer in a Rockies uniform.That set the fuse for Colorado’s rally, which included a two-run single by pinch-hitter Elias Diaz. But it was too little, too late.“Obviously we did come up a little bit short but we battled all the way until the end,” said Moustakas, who hit his homer after a 10-pitch at-bat against lefty Anthony Banda. “It was a lot of fun, even though we did lose. But it kind of sets the tone for the rest of the season for us. Ther...

1 person injured after shooting on I-880 near Fremont: CHP

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:00:12 GMT

(KRON) -- One person is injured after a shooting on Highway 880 Saturday night near Fremont, according to California Highway Patrol. The unidentified victim was taken to the hospital; their condition is unknown at this time. Victim with life-threatening injuries after shooting in San Jose All the southbound lanes near the Mission Boulevard exit were closed earlier but have reopened as of 8:30 p.m., CHP said. No other information was immediately available. This story will be updated at KRON4 learns more. Bay City News contributed to this report.

Trout’s 3-run homer powers Angels’ rally past Toronto, 9-5

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:00:12 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels roared back from a four-run deficit for a 9-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.Shohei Ohtani doubled and scored in the fourth before Trout capped a four-run rally in the fifth by homering in his second straight game for the Angels, who have won five of seven. Hunter Renfroe hit his first homer for the Angels and drove in three runs, while Luis Rengifo also homered in the fifth.Bo Bichette and Matt Chapman hit two-run homers in the third for the Blue Jays, whose four-game winning streak ended. George Springer also homered, but it was Toronto’s only run in the final six innings.Anthony Rendon had two singles and drove in a run in the Angels’ $245 million third baseman’s return from a four-game suspension for a confrontation with a fan in Oakland last week.Tyler Anderson yielded three homers and five runs in his home debut with the Angels, failin...

Kamara’s brace sends Chicago past Minnesota United 2-1

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:00:12 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Kei Kamara had a brace by halftime to spark the Chicago Fire to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United on Saturday night.Kamara scored unassisted in the 24th minute to give Chicago (2-1-3) the lead. Kamara took a pass from Arnaud Souquet and scored again 12 minutes later to put the Fire up 2-0 at halftime.Kamara, who played for Minnesota United in 2020, has scored 74 of his 142 career goals against his former teams.Kervin Arriaga scored unassisted in the 57th minute for Minnesota United (3-1-2), which was trying to become the second team in league history to win four straight road matches at the start of a season. The New York Red Bulls set the record at five last season.Chicago had a 14-10 advantage in shots, but Minnesota United had a 6-2 edge in shots on goal.Chris Brady finished with five saves for Chicago. Dayne St. Clair did not save a shot for Minnesota United.Chicago improved to 2-3-1 all-time versus Minnesota United, with the Fire’s other win in the series...

Bruins beat Devils 2-1, match NHL record with 62nd win

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:00:12 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Now that they are on the verge of the NHL wins record, the Boston Bruins aren’t afraid to say they’re going for it. “I think it’s an incredible accomplishment,” forward Taylor Hall said Saturday night after the Bruins tied an NHL record with their 62nd victory of the season. “And it’s OK to say that.”Pavel Zacha scored twice in the the first five minutes, and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Bruins held on to beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 for their fifth straight victory and their 12th in 13 tries.Boston has three games left to try to top the record for regular-season wins set by the 1995-96 Red Wings and matched by the 2018-19 Lightning. Neither of those teams went on to win the Stanley Cup, and the Bruins insist that that remains their ultimate goal.But coach Jim Montgomery also said that trying to win their remaining games can help them stay sharp for what they hope will be a long postseason run. “Anytime you’re talking about putting you...

Marner sets career high with 98 points, Maple Leafs roll

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:00:12 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Mitch Marner had two goals and an assist to reach a career-high 98 points for the season, helping the Toronto Maple Leafs rout the Montreal Canadiens 7-1 on Saturday night.“We were really connected,” Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe said. “We were in control of the game and didn’t really do anything to jeopardize that.”John Tavares scored twice, Auston Matthews had a goal and three assists and William Nylander and Michael Bunting also scored. Ilya Samsonov made 20 saves, and Ryan O’Reilly and Erik Gustafsson each had three assists.Marner is two points shy of becoming the fourth player in franchise history to reach 100 points, joining Darryl Sittler (twice), Doug Gilmour (twice) and Auston Matthews (once).“Definitely a cool thing,” Marner said. “Try not to focus on stuff like that. But it’s hard when you’re this close.”With goaltender Matt Murray still out with a head injury, the Maple Leafs signed University of Toronto netminder Jett Alexander to an amateur tryout contract...

Nashville’s Willis, Toronto’s Johnson stellar in 0-0 draw

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:00:12 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville SC goalkeeper Joe Willis and Toronto FC’s Sean Johnson both finished with three saves as the two teams played to a scoreless draw on Saturday night.The tie ends a two-match losing streak for Nashville (3-2-2) against Toronto (1-1-5). Nashville has never lost three straight to any opponent. Willis and Nashville have posted five clean sheets through seven matches, allowing just two goals overall.Toronto had a 10-8 advantage in shots with both teams taking three on target.Toronto entered play having dropped a league-high nine points from winning positions this season.Nashville travels to play New York City FC on Saturday. Toronto returns home to host Atlanta United on Saturday.____AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportSource

Connor Hellebuyck stops 28 shots, Jets beat Predators 2-0

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:00:12 GMT

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck stopped 28 shots for his fourth shutout of the season and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Nashville Predators 2-0 on Saturday night.Defenseman Neal Pionk and forward Mark Scheifele scored to help the Jets improve to 44-32-3 in a desperate race for the final wild-card playoff berth in the Western Conference.“Bucky, he’s a guy that works extremely hard,” Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers said. “He works hard for this team. He plays hard. He’s a pretty damn good goalie and we’re extremely lucky to have him. ”Jusse Soros made 36 saves for Nashville.“Saros kept them in it all game,” Scheifele said. “It easily could have been a blowout. He played amazing, so kudos to him. He’s a fantastic goaltender. But at the end of the day, it was a big win for this team.”The Predators dropped to 40-31-8 — three points behind the Jets in the standings.“This group is resilient,” Nashville coach John Hynes said. “We always respond. It’s taking the lessons out of this game...