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Gotham advances to NWSL semifinal with 2-0 win over Courage

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:04:04 GMT

Delanie Sheehan and Yazmeen Ryan both scored to give visiting Gotham a 2-0 victory over the North Carolina Courage on Sunday night in the opening round of the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs.Gotham will head to Portland, Oregon, to take on the Thorns in a semifinal match on Nov. 5.Sheehan’s goal late in the first half was also her first professional goal, as well as Gotham’s first postseason goal. Gotham moved the ball around from the left to the right, and Bruninha found Sheehan at the edge of the box. With the defense set up to defend a cross, the midfielder snuck a ball through North Carolina’s defense and into the far corner.Tyler Lussi’s header went just wide on the other side a minute later. It was North Carolina’s first shot of the match at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. As North Carolina pushed for an equalizer late in the second half, Gotham got its second goal in transition in the 91st minute. Lynn Williams won a lo...

Security guard shot while helping shooting victims shares his story for first time

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:04:04 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- On Sept. 18, Nolan Smith was working his job as a patrol sergeant for a local security company when he came up to a situation where he said he knew he needed to help. “I pull up about to go onto site and I hear some pops and a loud car crash," Smith, a former EMS and military medicine member said. 1 killed, 2 hurt in Denver shooting, car crash Smith shared his story of that night exclusively with FOX31. He said he was in the process of training a new employee when they found a crashed car and got out of his patrol car to see if anyone needed help.“I saw him walk up, I asked if everyone was OK and then he goes 'pop' and shoots me," Smith said. Denver Police confirmed that night two people were shot in what police believe to be a random shooting in the City Park West neighborhood. One was a rideshare driver who was killed. The shooting led to a crash that injured the passenger in the rideshare driver’s back seat.Smith said he was approached by the suspect...

Rebuilding after the Calwood Fire: Outdoor educational center sees signs of new life

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:04:04 GMT

BOULDER COUNTY, Colo (KDVR) -- In the foothills north of Jamestown, new life is starting to sprout. "This is a magical place,” Rafael Salgado, executive director of Cal-Wood Education Center, said. “The land is somehow responding. There’s some areas that three years ago were just ashes, now they’re full of flowers."  Arapahoe County deputies wrangle runaway cow ‘trick-or-treating’ in neighborhood Three years ago, the Calwood Fire destroyed 26 homes and burned more than 10,000 acres, including half of the Cal-Wood Education Center's 1,200 acres. The education center is a non-profit that connects families and kids with the Colorado mountains. "Cal-Wood has been around for 42 years and there's a lot of stories about kids learning on our land, on our classroom and for me to actually watch that classroom burn, it was definitely heartbreaking,” Salgado said.  But the story doesn’t stop there.  "The last three years we’ve had at least 700-900 volunteers every year,” Salgado said. Wo...

Denver Police asking for feedback on public safety

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:04:04 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Police Department has asked for the public's feedback on safety in the city to tailor efforts in each neighborhood.The survey will be conducted independently by Jacqueline Helfgott, Director of the Seattle University Crime and Justice Research Center. Security guard shot while helping victims in random shooting shares his story for first time It assesses what the top concerns are for residents, as well as the most prominent public safety themes shared by participants and the perceptions of public safety in Denver.The survey is anonymous and is available online in 13 different languages. It includes 48 different questions and takes around 15 to 20 minutes to complete.After the survey closes, Helfgott and her team will spend two to three months analyzing the data, and after that is done DPD will evaluate neighborhood-specific areas of concern.DPD said it will also create tailored plans to address those challenges and engage residents regarding concerns.Pe...

Hurts passes for 279 yards, throws a TD and runs for one in Eagles’ 31-17 win over Dolphins

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:04:04 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts rebounded from a pick-6 to hit A.J. Brown with the go-ahead touchdown on the next drive, and he threw for 279 yards and combined for three scores to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 31-17 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday night.The Super Bowl teams from last season, the champion Kansas City Chiefs and Eagles are the only 6-1 teams in the NFL.Hurts overcame two more interceptions but found Brown 10 times for 137 yards to get by his former Alabama teammate Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins (5-2).But the big play that sealed the win came in the fourth quarter from the cornerback nicknamed “Big Play” Slay. Trailing 24-17 in the fourth, Tagovailoa went deep on a pass intended for Raheem Mostert that was picked by Darius Slay near the goal line and returned 16 yards.With the Eagles wearing throwback Kelly green jerseys, Slay added one more defensive highlight in a team color once worn by Reggie White.The Eagles tush-pushed their way toward first downs on...

Video shows thief swiping Halloween costumes from SW Miami-Dade home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:04:04 GMT

A Halloween Grinch took off with a bag full of packages from a front porch in Southwest Miami-Dade.A Ring doorbell camera captured the thief as he took Halloween costumes and more from Sarahi Willis’ home on Southwest 276th Street, Friday afternoon.The subject rode a bicycle to the front of the residence and, with a plastic bag in hand, began to fill up with packages. Moments later, he pedaled away with the homeowner’s belongings.Willis said the theft has also taken away a sense of security, for her and her children.“When we first moved here, one of the biggest things was, ‘We have security,’ so it made us feel better about the whole situation — you know, moving into our neighborhood, first home,” she said, “and with this happening more often, we don’t feel as safe anymore.”Willis said the thief has stolen from her before.If you have any information on this theft or the subject’s whereabouts, call Miami-Dade Crime Sto...

Tow truck driver taken to hospital after shooting in Miami

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:04:04 GMT

There was danger on the job for a tow truck driver who, police said, came under fire in Miami.City of Miami Police units responded to the scene of the shooting at a business in the area of Southwest 10th Terrace and 27th Avenue, just after 3:20 p.m., Sunday.Officers arrived to find the 22-year-old victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.Officials with Miami Fire Rescue said crews rushed the patient to Ryder Trauma Center in serious but stable condition.Witnesses told 7News the shooter took off.The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation. As of Sunday night, police have not made any arrests.If you have any information on this shooting or the subject’s whereabouts, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Large crocodile spotted in South Miami canal draws safety concerns from residents

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:04:04 GMT

A crocodile sighting has residents of a South Miami neighborhood feeling worried for their safety.The large reptile was spotted in the canals of the neighborhood, and residents said it was attacking ducks.Resident Carolina Guetmonovitch said she’s scared to go outside at night.“It’s a little scary. I would have walked right towards the little ducks, but now I won’t, because I’m scared,” she said, “and I’m checking the yard every time I go outside or I let my pets out.”Both police and the Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission said they won’t remove the crocodile because the animal is in its natural habitat.

Serial teen burglar caught on video breaking into vehicles in SW Miami-Dade neighborhood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:04:04 GMT

Surveillance cameras rolled as a brazen burglar was seen trying to break into someone’s car in a Southwest Miami-Dade neighborhood, and residents say this is not an isolated incident.Speaking with 7News on Sunday, neighbors shared their concerns about what they described as a stealing spree.“It’s a little bit worrying,” said an area resident who identified himself as Jose. “It’s the same kid in several videos, actually.”“It sucks that you have to, like, be vigilant. One more thing to think about,” said an area resident who identified himself as Carlos.Area residents said it was apparently the same teen, seen dressed in jeans and a black Chucky sweater, who pulled on car door handles in the dark of night, sometimes striking out and other times getting lucky.“Knowing that we could make an innocent mistake like just leave our car unlocked,” said Jose, “which, you know, that shouldn’t have any consequence.R...

Antisemitic graffiti found scrawled in gated Cooper City neighborhood, prompting increase in security

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:04:04 GMT

Residents of a Cooper City said they were disturbed to find messages of hate in their community, and now they want to know who’s behind them.The antisemitic messages were initially discovered in the gated community Monterra on Saturday morning.“Two writings on the cement walkway, as well as one on a bench,” said Avi Fishman, president of the neighborhood’s homeowners association.Fishman shared several pictures of the disturbing graffiti with 7News on Sunday.“Homeowners are very concerned about this. Not only Jewish homeowners, but all homeowners,” he said.One of the messages reads, “I am Muslim, and say: kill all Jews.” Another reads, “By Allah, free Gaza, kill all Jews.”The three messages were written at a time when tensions are high, as war rages on in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas.“We immediately notified the authorities” said Fishman. “As a community, we’ve also hired additional resour...