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Otago Daily Times
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Baby Blacks pile 75 points on Argentina in U20 World Cup
Cooper Roberts runs in midfield for the Baby Blacks. New Zealand's Baby Blacks have pummelled Argentina at the Under-20 Rugby Championship, while Australia have scored an extraordinary win over hosts South Africa. The New Zealanders, who drew 29-all with Australia in their first match, left Argentina stranded at the bottom of the table with their 75-21 win at Gqeberha, formerly Port Elizabeth. The result leaves the Baby Blacks at the head of the table, with seven points, one ahead of Australia and two ahead of South Africa, with one round of matches remaining. New Zealand ran up 47 points in the first half to Argentina's 14, with captain Mosese Bason and wing Maloni Kunawave both dotting down twice. Argentina improved to score the only try of the third quarter, before New Zealand romped home with four tries, including a double for midfielder David Lewai. Joshua Tengblad, Caleb Woodley, Eli Oudenryn, Tamiano Ahloo and Taniela Maisiri were the other try scorers, while Will Cole booted over eight conversions and Rico Simpson two. Australia pulled off an amazing second half comeback to beat the Junior Springboks 29-24. The young Australians were scoreless in the first half, lost two players to injury and conceded a yellow card before running up 29 straight points in the first half. South Africa, who led 14-0 at halftime, fought back late in the game and gave themselves a chance with a late try, but failed to score from their final possession. In the last matches early on Monday morning (NZT), New Zealand will play South Africa, while Australia take on Argentina.
CBS News
23-02-2025
- CBS News
Jury selection in 2022 Highland Park parade shooting trial begins Monday
Jury selection begins Monday for the man accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens more during the 4th of July parade in Highland Park back in 2022. The entire process in court will likely stir up a lot of traumatic emotions for survivors. Many of them plan to be in court and some could even be called as witnesses. The suspected shooter is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting. He was offered a plea deal involving 55 charges of murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery with a firearm, with the rest of the charges dismissed. He would have been sentenced to natural life imprisonment under that deal but rejected it last June. A total of 48 people were also wounded in the shooting. Among them was Cooper Roberts, then 8, who was left paralyzed from the waist down. For anyone who needs support during the trial, the United Way of Lake County offers 24/7 help by dialing 211. Jury selection begins Monday morning in Waukegan.
