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French club Strasbourg and coach Antonetti part ways after American investors agree to buy stake

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:04:09 GMT

STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Veteran coach Frederic Antonetti and French league club Strasbourg parted ways Tuesday ahead of the new season following the arrival of new American investors.The 61-year-old Antonetti was hired in February and helped the team remain in the top flight with six wins and four draws in his 15 league matches in charge.“Frederic had a mission, and he accomplished it perfectly,” Strasbourg president Marc Keller said. “But it’s the start of a new cycle and I’m convinced it’s better to stop on that good note.”Antonetti’s departure comes in the wake of an agreement between the club and BlueCo, the consortium which purchased Chelsea last year.“A new era is dawning with the arrival of new investors who will provide the club with new resources,” Antonetti said. “In this fast-changing Ligue 1, which is undergoing profound upheavals, I wish them every success. The people of Strasbourg deserve it.”Strasbourg won its only French league title in 1979...

“No hay pruebas suficientes”: acusada de balear a muerte a su vecina no enfrentará cargos de asesinato

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:04:09 GMT

Los fiscales dijeron el lunes que tienen “insuficientes” pruebas para presentar un caso de asesinato contra la mujer blanca de Florida acusada de matar a tiros a su vecina negra a través de una puerta.Susan Louise Lorincz será procesada por homicidio involuntario con arma de fuego y un cargo de agresión por la muerte de Ajike “AJ” Owens, según el fiscal estatal William “Bill” Gladson. La carga de un cargo de asesinato en segundo grado requería que los fiscales prueben “más allá y con exclusión de toda duda razonable, la existencia de una mente depravada hacia la víctima en el momento del asesinato”, dijo Gladson en un comunicado.“La mente depravada requiere evidencia de odio, rencor, mala voluntad o malas intenciones hacia la víctima en el momento del asesinato”, dijo. “A pesar de lo deplorables que fueron las acciones del acusado en este caso, no hay evidencia suficiente para probar este elemento específico y requeri...

Eagle County man found guilty for assaulting Avon police officer

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:04:09 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A man from Eagle County was found guilty a year after he assaulted an Avon police officer.On Thursday, Mark Stephen Goodban, 53, was found guilty by a jury of 2nd Degree Assault on a Peace Officer, Violation of a Civil Protection Order, and Disorderly Conduct. New video shows moments before 14-year-old was shot and killed by police On June 19, 2022, a neighbor complained that Goodban was banging on their adjoining walls and yelling racial slurs, violating a permanent protection order, according to a release from the 5th Judicial District.Avon police responded and when they went to arrest Goodban, he resisted and eventually assaulted one of the officers and attempted to headbutt another, the release stated.All the while, Goodban was vulgar and used more racial slurs, this time toward the officers. The release said he has "an extensive criminal history," including a separate case currently pending in Eagle County.In this case, Goodban is facing two to eight years in...

DeSantis, appointees to Disney World governing board ask that Disney lawsuit be dismissed

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:04:09 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a state agency and his appointees to a revamped board that governs Disney World are asking a judge to dismiss a federal lawsuit in which Disney claims its free speech rights were violated by the takeover of its governing district. The lawsuit states this happened in retaliation for Disney’s opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” legislation championed by the Florida governor.Attorneys for DeSantis, the secretary of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and the DeSantis appointees to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District filed motions Monday asking that Disney’s lawsuit in federal court in Tallahassee either be dismissed, put on hold or that they be dropped as defendants.The federal court lacks jurisdiction over the Republican governor and the state agency’s secretary, who are immune to the lawsuit, and the governor and secretary don’t enforce any of the laws at issue so Disney ...

Prigozhin has moved to Belarus, its president says. Russia won’t press charges for mutiny

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:04:09 GMT

Yevgeny Prigozhin, owner of the private army of prison recruits and other mercenaries who have fought some of the deadliest battles in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, escaped prosecution for his abortive armed rebellion against the Kremlin and is in Belarus, that country’s president said.The exile of the 62-year-old owner of the Wagner Group was part of the deal that ended the short-lived mutiny in Russia. He and some of his troops are welcome to stay “for some time” at their own expense, President Alexander Lukashenko said.The Russian Defense Ministry said preparations are underway for Wagner to hand over its heavy weapons to the Russian military. Prigozhin had said those moves were underway ahead of a July 1 deadline for his troops to sign contracts to serve under the Russian military’s command.Russian authorities also said Tuesday that they have closed a criminal investigation into the uprising and are pressing no charges against Prigozhin or his followers after the negotiated deal...

Crews work on water mane break in Fort Lauderdale

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:04:09 GMT

Crews are working to patch up a pipe problem in Fort Lauderdale due to a water mane break. The incident happened along eastbound Davie Boulevard near Southeast Third Avenue, Tuesday morning. Due to workers digging up asphalt to work on the fix, one lane in each direction have been closed. Drivers should expect delays in the area.

Police release offense incident report detailing Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill’s alleged assault on fishing fleet employee at Haulover Marina

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:04:09 GMT

As an investigation into Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill continues, new details on what took place during his alleged assault at a South Florida marina were released by police. Hill is accused of getting into an argument and slapping a marina worker on June 18 at the Kelley Fishing Fleet, located at 10800 Collins Ave. On Tuesday, Miami-Dade Police released an offense incident report, which stated that witnesses said Hill and his group were fishing from a boat at the marina that did not belong to them and that they did not have permission to be on the boat.According to the report, when they were told to to get off the boat, Hill allegedly said, “I can buy you, and the boat.” An argument then broke out, and a witness told police that Hill hit a marina worker with “an open hand strike.” The report states that after the alleged assault, Hill tried to give the victim $200, but did not take the money. Police reviewed surveillance video at the marina and s...

Victims’ family arrives at courthouse ahead of arraignment for man charged in connection with Newton murders

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:04:09 GMT

The family of three elderly people killed in Newton over the weekend arrived at Newton District Court late Tuesday morning ahead of the expected arraignment for a 41-year-old man facing charges in the case.Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan announced Monday afternoon that police had arrested 41-year-old Christopher Ferguson in connection with the apparently random triple homicide at a home on Broadway Street.Ferguson has been charged with at least one count of murder, among other charges.Gilda D’Amore and her husband Bruno D’Amore had been scheduled to renew their wedding vows on Sunday as part of celebrations for their 50th wedding anniversary. Ryan said a friend then found the D’Amores in their home with Lucia Arpino, Gilda’s mother, after the couple did not arrive at their church as planned. Inside, Ryan said investigators found “obvious signs of struggle” and apparent knife injuries and blunt force trauma injuries on each of the victims. A day a...

Confederate flag seen flying over paving project on Route 2

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:04:09 GMT

The state Department of Transportation responded this week after a Confederate flag was seen flying over a paving project on Route 2 in Fitchburg. The flag was captured on camera in a video shared with 7NEWS. In addition to the flag, the video showed crews working in the area.In a statement, MassDOT said a subcontractor from Bloomfield, Conn. displayed the flag while doing work. “MassDOT prohibits the display of the confederate flag and similar paraphernalia and has informed the contractor that they will not be allowed to perform further work until steps are taken to remove the flag,” MassDOT said.

Gov. Healey visits with leaders in Ireland on LBGTQ rights anniversary

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:04:09 GMT

Gov. Maura Healey continued a week in the international spotlight Tuesday, speaking to the Irish senate in honor of the 30-year anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality in Ireland. Healey is scheduled to remain in Ireland through Friday. Her schedule on Tuesday included several events, including her remarks to the senate.Healey, who is openly gay and a descendant of Irish immigrants, said she was honored to get the invite.In addition to the anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality, the trip also coincides with the 60th anniversary of a state visit to Ireland by President John F. Kennedy. Kennedy’s visit in 1963 is credited with helping usher in an economic and cultural partnership between the U.S. and Ireland.