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Miami Herald
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- Miami Herald
Two boaters are rescued by helicopter after vessel overturns near Homestead
Two boaters were rescued off the coast of Homestead after their vessel overturned early Friday morning, authorities said. Around 3:40 a.m., Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to an emergency call about a boat that had people onboard and had overturned about three miles east of Homestead's Bayfront Park, 9698 SW 328th St., MDFR said. An air-rescue helicopter crew began searching for the stranded boaters and soon found them next to their small, overturned boat. Using a hoist basket, an air-rescue crew member was lowered into the water to secure the boaters and they were lifted into the chopper, fire rescue said. The boaters were taken back to the Herbert Hoover Marina at the park and did not suffer any injuries.
The Guardian
30 minutes ago
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- The Guardian
Women's Nations League: Wales and Scotland both relegated after defeats
Wales and Scotland both had their likely relegations confirmed while the Republic of Ireland enjoyed a late winner on a dramatic night of Women's Nations League action. Wales lost 1-0 away to Denmark in controversial fashion in Group A4. Rhian Wilkinson's team had realistically required victory in Odense to avoid being sent down to League B but Pernille Harder's 48th-minute strike consigned them to a third defeat of the campaign and bottom spot. It could have been a different story had Jess Fishlock's first-half effort been awarded, with her follow-up shot seemingly crossing the line but not given by the officials and with no VAR in operation, Wales went down narrowly. A 2-1 home loss to Denmark in April put Wales on the verge of relegation from the top tier and they got off to a poor start with defender Mayzee Davies forced off after only six minutes. The 18-year-old sustained a knee issue which could put in doubt her participation in this summer's European Championship. The Welsh did regroup and a moment of controversy occurred midway through the half when Ceri Holland was denied by Maja Bay Østergaard and Fishlock sent an effort towards goal, but Stine Ballisager got back to clear. Replays later appeared to show the ball had crossed the line, but it remained goalless at the break after Amalie Vangsgaard squandered a fine opportunity for Denmark and Harder was twice thwarted in quick succession. It would not take Harder long after half-time to break the deadlock, though, as the Danish forward slotted home in the 48th minute. Wales had chances but relegation to League B was confirmed. Melissa Andreatta began her tenure as Scotland head coach with a 1-0 defeat by Austria which confirmed their relegation and meant they are without a point from their five games to date. The lacklustre home side were fortunate to go into the interval level at Hampden Park with goalkeeper Lee Gibson in fine form. However, the more dominant visitors broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute of the Group A1 clash when ever-dangerous attacker Julia Hickelsberger glanced in a header from a corner. Scotland picked up later in the second half but ended the game still bottom of the tabl. Their final fixture of the campaign comes against the Netherlands on Tuesday for their final fixture, which will also be the final international outing of their captain Rachel Corsie, who came on as a substitute on Friday. Barcelona star Ewa Pajor scored twice within the opening nine minutes as Poland romped to a 4-0 Group B1 win over Northern Ireland in Belfast. Pajor celebrated her 100th senior international cap with a quickfire double at Seaview before Paulina Tomasiak and Adriana Achcinska put the game beyond Tanya Oxtoby's side, who travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday needing a point to finish second behind the Euro 2025-bound Poles. Sign up to Moving the Goalposts No topic is too small or too big for us to cover as we deliver a twice-weekly roundup of the wonderful world of women's football after newsletter promotion The hosts enjoyed a huge escape inside the opening 60 seconds when Pajor lobbed advancing goalkeeper Jackie Burns and saw her attempt bounce over the bar and on to the roof of the vacant net. However, the respite proved temporary and Pajor gave Poland a fifth-minute lead and then doubled her tally four minutes later after catching the keeper in possession. Paulina Tomasiak made is 3-0 before Adriana Achcinska added a fourth shortly after the restart. Northern Ireland finished strongly with Rebecca Holloway and Rebecca McKenna both going close to a consolation goal before substitute Emily Wilson hit the bar at the death. Substitute Emily Murphy's first senior international goal handed the Republic of Ireland a 2-1 comeback victory in Turkey to secure second spot in Group B2. Murphy's 89th-minute winner, which came after Busem Seker's own goal had cancelled out Kader Hancar's opener at the Esenler Stadium, sent Ireland into Tuesday night's home clash with group leaders Slovenia just three points adrift.
Yahoo
32 minutes ago
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Alcaraz wobbles but reaches French Open last 16
Carlos Alcaraz suffered a mid-match wobble before getting through to the last 16 (Dimitar DILKOFF) Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz stumbled his way into the last 16 of the French Open on Friday with a 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 win over Bosnian world number 69 Damir Dzumhur. Second seed Alcaraz broke twice in each of the first two sets and seemed to be cruising but a dogged Dzumhur refused to roll over and pinched the third set. Advertisement The 33-year-old Dzumhur had failed to get past the first round of qualifying at Roland Garros in his last four attempts, but he broke to open the fourth set and give Alcaraz greater cause for concern. Alcaraz's frustration grew when three break points slipped beyond his grasp the very next game. He eventually got back on serve at 3-3 though before another break put him within sight of victory. The Spaniard couldn't close it out initially but then earned a pair of match points on Dzumhur's serve, finally getting across the line at the second attempt to end his rival's spirited effort. "Today I honestly didn't enjoy it that much. I suffered quite a lot," said a relieved Alcaraz. Advertisement "That's why doing a really good result in a Grand Slam is really difficult because you have to maintain a really high level for three to four hours." Alcaraz said he had to dig deep after admitting his energy levels dropped after a dominant first two sets. "It was really difficult for me to boost myself. I had to give everything I had inside me. In the end I'm just proud about getting the win." Four-time Grand Slam winner Alcaraz advances to face US 13th seed Ben Shelton for a place in the quarter-finals after picking up his 18th win in 19 matches on clay this season. Australian Open semi-finalist Shelton is one of four Americans still in the men's draw. He knocked out Italian qualifier Matteo Gigante in straight sets after receiving a walkover in the second round. mw/nr
Yahoo
34 minutes ago
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Rays option outfielder Chandler Simpson to Triple-A, reinstate Jake Mangum
Tampa Bay Rays' Chandler Simpson (14) dives home to score a run on a throwing error by Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (21) as Kameron Misner struck out during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren) HOUSTON (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays optioned rookie Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham on Friday to make room on the roster for outfielder Jake Mangum, who was reinstated from the injured list. Manager Kevin Cash said it was tough to send Simpson to the minors considering how well he has been playing. Advertisement 'He's been playing really good,' Cash said. 'They're all tough decisions, certainly this one was right at the top of the list. Respect the heck out of what Chandler did. But I do think there's probably a benefit … for him to get down there and get some regular reps.' Mangum, who is also a rookie, has been out since April 24 with a left groin strain. He hit .338 with four doubles and seven RBIs in 21 games this season before the injury. Mangum was batting third and playing center field Friday night against Houston, but Cash said that he would also see time in left field. 'He's able to play both spots, give you good at-bats, runs the bases really, really well,' Cash said. 'So very confident with his defense and hopefully he can pick up right where he left off before his injury because he was doing a lot of good things." Advertisement Simpson was called up earlier this season after several injuries in the outfield and gave the Rays a boost with his speed and base-stealing ability. He stole three bases Thursday night in a win over Houston, giving him 19 this season, which ranks third in the majors. Simpson, who played all three outfield positions, was batting .285 with four doubles and 11 RBIs in 35 games. ___ AP MLB:
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34 minutes ago
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6 candidates are vying to fill Ruggerio's state Senate seat. See who's running.
Six Rhode Islanders − four Democrats, one Republican and one independent − have declared themselves candidates to fill the late Dominick Ruggerio's state Senate seat. The closely watched Democratic primary for Senate District 4 representing parts of North Providence and Providence will feature a town council member, a well-known former member of the House of Representatives, the brother of a former Providence mayor and a three-time challenger to Ruggerio. The primary is July 8 and the winner will go on to the special general election Aug. 5. Candidates have until June 10 to submit nomination papers with the signatures of 100 registered voters to qualify for the ballot. Lenny Cioe Jr. is a registered nurse who in the last three regular District 4 elections has challenged Ruggerio from his left. "A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence," Cioe, of North Providence, said in a news release announcing his candidacy. Stefano Famiglietti is a 33-year-old North Providence town councilman and attorney. "This community is my home," Famiglietti said in a news release. 'And while no one can replace Senate President Ruggerio, I believe I can be a strong advocate for the issues that matter most to the people of District 4." Marcia Ranglin-Vassell is a Providence schoolteacher who served three terms in the House of Representatives and is best known for upsetting then-House majority leader John DeSimone in 2016. Ranglin-Vassell, 65, was elected with the support of the progressive Working Families Party and in her final House term passed the Trauma Informed Schools Act. Manny Taveras is the brother of former Providence Mayor Angel Taveras and former City Hall staffer currently working as an account executive for a pharmacy benefits manager. 'Rhode Island should be a place where families can start a small business, buy a home, and sendtheir kids to great local schools,' Taveras said in a campaign announcement. Alexander Asermely, of North Providence, will carry the banner for the GOP in this historically Democratic district. He is an attorney. "I was born and raised in the Fruit Hill area of North Providence, where I have watched the devastating effects of our economy crush families and small business owners not just in our community but across Rhode Island," Asermely said in a campaign announcement. is a multi-time candidate. In 2022 he took 6% of the vote running as a Democrat in the primary against Ruggerio and Cioe. This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: RI Senate special election: 6 candidates seek to fill Ruggerio's seat
