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Toyota expands NASCAR fleet by adding Jimmie Johnson’s team

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:51 GMT

Toyota will finally expand its fleet in NASCAR by adding Jimmie Johnson’s two-car team next season. The addition of Legacy Motor Club will give Toyota eight Camry TRD’s in the Cup Series. Toyota has long been the smallest manufacturer in NASCAR and also long eager to add new teams to its roster. It backs four cars at Joe Gibbs Racing right now, and two more at 23XI Racing. Legacy, which is the bones of Petty Enterprises bought out by Maury Gallagher who then added seven-time NASCAR champion Johnson as co-owner, will leave Chevrolet. The team fields cars for Erik Jones and Noah Gragson, and occasionally Johnson. David Wilson said Toyota was “humbled and delighted” to add Legacy, with the president of TRD, U.S.A. praising where the team is headed in a Tuesday statement. “Jimmie Johnson and Maury Gallagher have impressed us with their long-term vision and commitment to building a championship-caliber organization,” Wilson said. “More importantly, their character...

Owner of DC’s closed Providence Hospital may turn campus into housing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:51 GMT

Providence Hospital owner Ascension Health has hired two local developers to draft potential re-uses for the hospital’s closed campus in Northeast D.C.D.C.-based Menkiti Group and Bethesda-based EYA will hold a series of public meetings for input, as well as work with District officials in advancing a redevelopment plan. Potential uses include senior housing, mixed-income housing, market rate housing, and public community space.EYA is committed to an affordable housing component of any redevelopment of the hospital campus.Redevelopment plans would not include the Carroll Manor Nursing Home, and two operating medical office buildings that would remain open. EYA has also agreed to work with the Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School to redevelop the St. Vincent’s building on the campus as a new location for the school, currently across the street from the hospital campus.More than a dozen meetings are planned with neighbors and the rest of the public starting early th...

Yankees CF Harrison Bader reinstated from injured list

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:51 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Harrison Bader was activated from the injured list by the New York Yankees, and the speedy center fielder could make his season debut Tuesday night against the Cleveland Guardians.Diminished by injuries, the slumping Yankees hope Bader can spark their offense a bit. He’s been sidelined since March 10 in spring training with a strained left oblique muscle.New York (15-15) has lost four straight and seven of nine, falling into last place in the AL East. The team totaled only 10 runs during those seven defeats.Yankees slugger Aaron Judge went on the 10-day injured list Monday, retroactive to April 28, because of a strained right hip. Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (left hamstring strain) and third baseman Josh Donaldson (right hamstring strain) also are on the IL. To open a roster spot for Bader, the Yankees optioned corner outfielder Franchy Cordero back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Monday night’s 3-2 loss to Cleveland.In the absence of ...

LA Sparks part ways with team president Vanessa Shay

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:51 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks are parting ways with team president Vanessa Shay after nearly a year on the job.Shay, who was in charge of business operations, was hired last May. Her departure was “mutually agreed” upon, the team said Tuesday.Shay previously was chief revenue officer for the NWSL’s San Diego Wave and before that was vice president of global partnerships at AEG Worldwide for 13 years.Karen Bryant was hired in January as general manager and chief administrative officer overseeing basketball and business operations.Sparks managing partner Eric Holman thanked Shay for guiding the team “through an important transition.”The Sparks open the regular season at home May 19 against Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury.___ AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

MATCHDAY: City hosts West Ham, Lazio can delay Napoli title

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:51 GMT

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Wednesday:ENGLANDFirst-place Manchester City hosts West Ham, and striker Erling Haaland needs one goal to set a new record for the most goals scored in a Premier League season. He has 34 and shares the record with Alan Shearer and Andy Cole. City has six games remaining so it seems certain Haaland — who has 50 goals in all competitions — will set a new benchmark. “The magnitude of a record is because for a long time it was not broken,” City manager Pep Guardiola said. “All records will be broken one day.” Liverpool hosts Fulham with the fifth-placed Merseyside club looking to strengthen its bid for Europa League qualification and keep alive its slim Champions League hopes.ITALYNapoli could be crowned Serie A champion without even kicking a ball — if second-place Lazio fails to beat Sassuolo. If Lazio wins, Napoli’s 33-year wait for the league title will extend at least another day when it plays at Udinese. Lazio has lost i...

Suspects arrested after SWAT standoff in Lakewood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:51 GMT

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) -- Three armed robbery suspects were involved in a standoff with SWAT at a Lakewood townhome, police told FOX31.According to Lakewood police, there was an armed robbery at a liquor store around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. No-knock warrant restrictions advance in Colorado The three suspects then ran to a townhome on the 1600 Block of Depew Street, about two blocks southwest of Sloan's Lake Park. SWAT officers were called to the townhome.Just before 1 p.m., LPD said four suspects were taken into custody. Police did not immediately provide information on how the fourth person was involved. LPD reported that no shots were fired during the incident.

Police investigating alleged attempted abduction near Federal Heights Elementary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:51 GMT

FEDERAL HEIGHTS, Colo. (KDVR) -- The Federal Heights Police Department is investigating an alleged attempted abduction that happened on Tuesday morning.The incident was reported around 8 a.m. near Federal Heights Elementary at 96th Avenue and Bryant Drive. SWAT standoff in Lakewood after armed liquor store robbery The alleged victim is 12 years old and is an older sibling of a student at the elementary school.The 12-year-old was dropping off their sibling at the school, police said.Police did not release any information about what happened, just that an attempted abduction is being investigated.A suspect has been described as:MaleUnknown ageWhiteWearing a black hoodie, brown hat, ripped khaki pantsTattoo on left forearm No-knock warrant restrictions advance in Colorado FHPD said to expect an increased presence at Federal Heights schools. More information is expected to be released from the Adams 12 School District.

These 2 Colorado cities are the most popular to visit right now

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Are you fantasizing about lounging on a quiet beach or taking your chances with Lady Luck in a gambling-friendly destination on your next vacation? With spring break and summer vacation right around the corner, the season of peak travel times is approaching fast. Not to mention, travel and tourism in the U.S. has jumped nearly 65% in recent years, based on figures released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. It's the largest bump in that sector since BEA started measuring the data in 1998.To help narrow your selections with a list of the hottest travel destinations, Stacker ranked the top 25 most popular U.S. cities using 2022 fourth-quarter data from research and analytics firm YouGov. To rank cities, Stacker used YouGov's overall positive opinion score, or the percentage of positive responses in the survey, with scores also broken down by generation.From busy metropolises on both coasts to more quaint getaways to relax and recharge, you'll find both predictable tou...

1 shot at Walmart in Lauderdale Lakes, airlifted in critical condition; alleged shooter flees on foot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:51 GMT

One person was airlifted to the hospital after being shot at a South Florida store. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at the Walmart, located at 3001 N. State Road 7, Tuesday afternoon. According to deputies, the victim was found inside the Walmart.The victim was airlifted to Broward Health Medical Center in critical condition. According to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, the victim was shot multiple times. The shooter fled the scene on foot and is currently on the run. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

UK ministers hold fire on ex-official Sue Gray’s controversial Labour job

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:34:51 GMT

LONDON — The British government is mulling “next steps” in its inquiry into Sue Gray, the former senior civil servant who raised eyebrows by leaving Whitehall to take up a top job with the Labour opposition.Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Dowden told MPs Tuesday he was “unable at this stage to provide further information relating to the departure of Ms Gray whilst we consider next steps.” The inquiry into her controversial exit had, the Guardian reported Tuesday night, been paused following “intense negotiations” between ministers and Simon Case, who heads up the civil service.Tuesday’s relatively sparse update from Dowden came despite earlier media reports that Gray — a much-respected and much-feared civil service veteran who is in line to become Keir Starmer’s chief of staff — would be criticized for the job change.Gray’s flight to the opposition angered Conservatives, who pointed to her role as the independent mandarin tasked w...