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New York Post
5 days ago
- New York Post
ICE hunting for illegal migrant accused of Nashville hit-and-run that mangled tourist celebrating 21st birthday
A Venezulan illegal migrant is on the run after allegedly smashing into a tourist in Nashville and fleeing the scene last month — leaving the victim badly injured in the hospital, authorities says. Tony Gebian Lopez Infante, 32, who already had a deportation order, hit Zach Carach as he was crossing the street on May 18, the Department of Homeland Security said. Florida-native Carach was in Nashville to celebrate his 21st birthday. Advertisement Zach Carach was celebrating his 21st birthday when he was severely injured in a hit-and-run. Courtesy Carach family Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said Lopez Infante 'should never have been in the US,' blaming the Biden administration for allowing him to stay. 'The Biden Administration released this illegal alien into our country in 2023,' said McLaughlin. 'This crime was preventable and is the direct result of open border policies that prioritized illegal aliens over the safety of American citizens. Secretary Noem is praying for Zachary Carach's quick recovery.' Advertisement Lopez Infante entered the US on Aug. 1, 2023, and was released into the country two weeks later, according to DHS. He was ordered deported by an immigration judge on Sept. 25, 2024, but was never arrested. He is also wanted in Williamson County for an outstanding probation violation warrant related to a previous theft, according to WKRN. Tony Gebian Lopez Infante, 32, was ordered deported but was not removed from the US. DHS Advertisement The victim's mother, Sheena Carach, said the situation has been 'physically and mentally exhausting for everyone' as her son has spent more than two weeks in the hospital. 'I'm his mom, and I'm lighting a fire. And I'm begging and pleading with every single citizen of this country to get this out there,' Sheena said.
CNN
21-03-2025
- Sport
- CNN
Coco Gauff double bagels Sofia Kenin in Miami Open in just 47 minutes, ‘Baby Rybakina' records best win of career so far
Coco Gauff had what she called a 'great day' on Thursday as she beat her fellow American Sofia Kenin without dropping a game at the Miami Open. World No. 3 Gauff romped past Kenin with a 6-0, 6-0 scoreline – colloquially known as a double bagel – to reach the third round of the tournament. It was a dramatic return to form for Gauff who, after beginning 2025 with nine wins in a row, has gone 3-4 in her last seven matches as she struggles to find consistency. After emphatically dispatching Kenin – Gauff has now won her last two matches against the 2020 Australian Open champion – the 21-year-old spoke about how she's had to learn to have a 'short-term memory when it comes to wins and losses.' 'I was definitely playing well today, and maybe she wasn't playing her peak great tennis,' the Florida-native said after her second-round victory at the Miami Open. 'I don't think anyone who is playing their best tennis will have that scoreline today, so I'm not going to sit here and say she played her best tennis. 'I think it was a combination of me playing really well, it was really great tennis from me, and maybe her not playing as well.' Gauff has never made it past the fourth round at the Miami Open and will face world No.51 Maria Sakkari in the third round. It will be the second time in as many tournaments that Gauff as faced the Greek, having beaten her in straight sets at Indian Wells. Elsewhere on Thursday at the Miami Open, there were emphatic wins for Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka and defending champion Danielle Collins who all safely booked their spots in the next round. However, Thursday also saw the shock of the tournament so far as world No. 40 Ashlyn Krueger upset seventh seed Elena Rybakina 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. Krueger had to withstand a remarkable 22-point winning run from Rybakina on her serve in the first set but grew into the match to record the biggest win of her career so far. It was the first victory over a top-10 ranked player for Krueger, who has been given the nickname 'Baby Rybakina' by fans due to her similarities to the Kazakhstani player; they are both tall and are renowned for big hits and powerful serves. When that nickname was put to Krueger after the match, the American laughed and said she was unaware of it but admitted she saw the similarities in the pair's games. 'Big serves, big returns,' the 20-year-old said. 'I knew there weren't going to be a ton of long points. So a lot of serves, first balls – who was going to get on top of the point quicker.' Krueger will now face Leylah Fernandez in the third round of the Miami Open.
CNN
21-03-2025
- Sport
- CNN
Coco Gauff double bagels Sofia Kenin in Miami Open in just 47 minutes, ‘Baby Rybakina' records best win of career so far
Coco Gauff had what she called a 'great day' on Thursday as she beat her fellow American Sofia Kenin without dropping a game at the Miami Open. World No. 3 Gauff romped past Kenin with a 6-0, 6-0 scoreline – colloquially known as a double bagel – to reach the third round of the tournament. It was a dramatic return to form for Gauff who, after beginning 2025 with nine wins in a row, has gone 3-4 in her last seven matches as she struggles to find consistency. After emphatically dispatching Kenin – Gauff has now won her last two matches against the 2020 Australian Open champion – the 21-year-old spoke about how she's had to learn to have a 'short-term memory when it comes to wins and losses.' 'I was definitely playing well today, and maybe she wasn't playing her peak great tennis,' the Florida-native said after her second-round victory at the Miami Open. 'I don't think anyone who is playing their best tennis will have that scoreline today, so I'm not going to sit here and say she played her best tennis. 'I think it was a combination of me playing really well, it was really great tennis from me, and maybe her not playing as well.' Gauff has never made it past the fourth round at the Miami Open and will face world No.51 Maria Sakkari in the third round. It will be the second time in as many tournaments that Gauff as faced the Greek, having beaten her in straight sets at Indian Wells. Elsewhere on Thursday at the Miami Open, there were emphatic wins for Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka and defending champion Danielle Collins who all safely booked their spots in the next round. However, Thursday also saw the shock of the tournament so far as world No. 40 Ashlyn Krueger upset seventh seed Elena Rybakina 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. Krueger had to withstand a remarkable 22-point winning run from Rybakina on her serve in the first set but grew into the match to record the biggest win of her career so far. It was the first victory over a top-10 ranked player for Krueger, who has been given the nickname 'Baby Rybakina' by fans due to her similarities to the Kazakhstani player; they are both tall and are renowned for big hits and powerful serves. When that nickname was put to Krueger after the match, the American laughed and said she was unaware of it but admitted she saw the similarities in the pair's games. 'Big serves, big returns,' the 20-year-old said. 'I knew there weren't going to be a ton of long points. So a lot of serves, first balls – who was going to get on top of the point quicker.' Krueger will now face Leylah Fernandez in the third round of the Miami Open.
