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Carlos Alcaraz overcomes Novak Djokovic in five-set thriller to win first Wimbledon title

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:59:15 GMT

(CNN) — World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz beat reigning champion Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set men’s final on Sunday to win his first Wimbledon title.The Spaniard prevailed after nearly five hours on Centre Court, eventually winning 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4, and jubilantly fell onto the grass in celebration before volleying a tennis ball into the crowd.The 20-year-old becomes the third-youngest Wimbledon champion in the Open Era and adds a second major title to his resume after winning the US Open last year.Through his extraordinary display of athleticism and skill, Alcaraz prevented Djokovic from leveling Margaret Court for the most grand slam singles titles of all time and Roger Federer on eight for the most Wimbledon men’s singles titles.But it was anything but straightforward for Alcaraz, who came from a set down against arguably the greatest tennis player in history performing at the peak of his powers.In the end, as Djokovic’s attempted forehand failed to make it over the n...

Coulombe retires Arraez for final out as the Orioles top the Marlins 5-4 for their 8th straight win

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:59:15 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Kyle Bradish took a shutout into the eighth inning and Danny Coulombe retired Luis Arraez on a game-ending lineout with a runner on second as the Baltimore Orioles held off Miami’s late rally in a 5-4 victory over the Marlins on Sunday.The Orioles won their eighth straight game, but not before nearly blowing a 5-0 lead in the ninth. Arraez, flirting with .400 for much of the season, lined out to left field to end it. He went 0 for 5, dropping his batting average to .380.Anthony Santander hit his 100th career home run for the Orioles, who began the day two games behind Tampa Bay atop the AL East. They were up 3-0 before Miami opener Steven Okert (3-1) got an out in the first inning, and Bradish (6-4) took it from there. He allowed three hits and a walk with eight strikeouts in 7 1/3 scoreless innings, working deep into the game after Baltimore used its top two relievers each of the previous two nights.Eduard Bazardo gave up a two-run double to Jean Segura with ...

Dangerous storms slam Northeast, leaving New York City under flood warning and killing 4 in Pennsylvania

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:59:15 GMT

(CNN) — A storm moving through the Northeast is threatening more than 40 million people with excessive rainfall and has already caused flooding that led to at least four deaths in Pennsylvania.Weather conditions in New York are unstable, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul told reporters Sunday, warning the state could see record rainfall levels. She pleaded with residents to avoid unnecessary travel.“A flash flood doesn’t give you warning. It comes literally in a flash,” Hochul said. “And in those moments, your car can go from a place of safety to a place of death.”The power is out in about 9,300 homes, mainly in Dutchess and Sullivan Counties, Hochul said, noting utility workers are trying to restore power.“If you’re one of those 9,300 families without your power, it is a frightening time,” she said.More than 5 million people in Southern Connecticut and Southeastern New York, including most of New York City, were under a flash flood warning until 4 p.m. ET., according to the National Weath...

‘Mission: Impossible’ debuts with $80M over 5 days, igniting box office but missing expectations

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:59:15 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — After a globe-trotting publicity blitz by star Tom Cruise, “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” launched with a franchise-best $80 million over five days, though it came in shy of industry expectations with a $56.2 million haul over the three-day weekend, according to studio estimates.The Paramount Pictures debut was boosted by strong overseas sales of $155 million from 70 markets. But while a $235 million worldwide launch marked one of the best global openings of the year, “Dead Reckoning” couldn’t approach the high-speed velocity of last summer’s top film, “Top Gun: Maverick.”“Dead Reckoning Part One,” the seventh film in the 27-year-old series, had been forecast to better the franchise high of the previous installment, “Fallout,” which opened with $61 million domestically in 2018. Instead, it also fell short of the $57.8 million “Mission: Impossible II” debuted with in 2000.That puts the film’s opening-weekend tally very close to&nb...

Two dead, including 17-year-old, after dirt bike crash in Wareham

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:59:15 GMT

Two people are dead after they apparently crashed a dirt bike on a public street in Wareham late Saturday night.According to the State Police, officers from the Wareham Police Department were sent to Marion Road just before 11 p.m. to a report a dirt bike had struck a passenger car.“Upon arrival, police and emergency personnel located two male victims unresponsive in the roadway with apparent serious injuries. Both were transported to Tobey Hospital where they were pronounced dead of their injuries,” Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz’s office said in a statement.The District Attorney’s Office identified the victims as 17-year-old Robert Stalker, of Woburn, and 20-year-old Brady Petrucci, of Raynham.According to Cruz’s office an initial investigation shows the pair were killed after the motorbike they were both riding, which was being operated at night without any sort of lighting, struck an SUV attempting to turn off of Marion Road.“The victims were riding on a Kawasaki...

Hydropower deal faces increased costs

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:59:15 GMT

PORTLAND, Maine — Partners on a $1 billion project aimed at bringing Canadian hydropower to the New England power grid are trying to sort out how cost increases during lengthy litigation will be shared, in hopes of getting the stalled project moving.A provision in a spending bill approved Thursday by the Massachusetts House would open the door to a renegotiation of the transmission project between the developers and Massachusetts utilities. The original contract called for the project to be funded entirely by Massachusetts ratepayers; negotiations would determine how any additional costs would be shared.Lauren Diggin from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources said she was thankful to the House for including language needed to jump-start the so-called New England Clean Energy Connect.“Completion of the NECEC line is important for Massachusetts customers. This project will help stabilize our electric rates, provide clean, reliable winter energy supply, and reduce the ...

Mountain biker dies while trying to save dehydrated hikers in Jacumba

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:59:15 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A mountain biker died Saturday while trying to save four hikers who were found suffering from dehydration in Jacumba, Cal Fire confirmed.A call came in around 2:45 p.m. reporting at least 7 people in heat distress at Carrizo Gorge, officials said. Cal Fire ground crews and sheriff's helicopter were called to assist.Upon arrival, Cal Fire says there were four hikers at least five miles away from the trailhead. The hikers had been rescued with the assistance of three mountain bikers who happened to be in the area. Two of those mountain bikers were present at this time. Popular night market returns to San Diego The sheriff's helicopter was used to transport the hikers from the trail. They were evaluated by paramedics and all refused transport to a hospital, Cal Fire explained.Meanwhile, officials say the third mountain biker was found a short time later at the quarter marker past the trail head. The individual was was carried out and placed into an air conditioned vehicl...

Firefighters battle vegetation fire in Valley Center

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:59:15 GMT

VALLEY CENTER, Calif. -- A vegetation fire ignited in the Valley Center area on Sunday, according to the San Diego County Fire Protection District Communications Bureau.In a tweet at 11:09 a.m., Cal Fire officials reported crews were on the scene of a 10-acre vegetation fire off Lilcac Road, north of Couser Canyon Road. San Diego firefighters helping battle Riverside County wildfires Fire officials noted, there was a potential of 50 acres with two structures threatened.An update was posted at 11:48 a.m., stating the fire had been stopped at eight acres with only one out building destroyed. Cal Fire officials say crews will remain on scene to mop-up and strengthen the control lines.Firefighters battle a vegetation fire in Valley Center. (Photo: CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire Protection District Communications Bureau)There is no longer an active fire threat in this area.

Canada sees 100,000 square kilometres burned this record-breaking wildfire season

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:59:15 GMT

OTTAWA — Canada’s record-breaking wildfire season has now seen 100,000 square kilometres of land scorched as blazes continue to burn out of control across the entire country.The total area burned is roughly the size of Lake Ontario, Lake Erie and Lake Michigan combined. “There are some very, very large fires still burning and a number of them are out of control so that number is going to continue to rise,” Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair said in an interview Thursday of the vast amount of land that’s burned.Canada surpassed the record set in 1989 for total area burned in one season on June 27 when the figure totalled 76,000 square kilometres, and communities have faced evacuation orders, heat warnings and poor air quality for months.The majority of blazes are now in Western Canada, and British Columbia has the greatest number, with more than 370 of the country’s 878 active fires, Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre data shows.More than ha...

Novak Djokovic rues his missed chances after losing a highly entertaining Wimbledon final in 5 sets

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:59:15 GMT

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Regrets? Novak Djokovic has two.There was that tiebreaker pretty early in the Wimbledon final on Sunday, when the 36-year-old Serb was one point from taking a two-sets-to-none lead over his 20-year-old opponent, Carlos Alcaraz.And then there was that missed volley on break point early in the fifth set with all the momentum at that stage going the seven-time Wimbledon champion’s way.“Some regrets,” Djokovic said after losing 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 in a high-energy and highly entertaining championship match on Centre Court. “I had my chances. I think I could have closed out that second-set tiebreaker better. But credit to him for fighting and showing some incredible defensive skills, passing shots that got him the break in the fifth.“He was a deserved winner today, no doubt.”Djokovic has been a deserved winner on so many occasions in the past. Seven times right here at the All England Club, where he was one victory from matching R...