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Conor McGregor sends Miami Heat mascot to hospital following punch during mid-game skit, per report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:58 GMT

(CNN) — A punch from UFC star Conor McGregor sent the Miami Heat’s mascot, Burnie, to the emergency room of a local hospital during the NBA Finals on Friday, according to The Athletic.McGregor punched the performer wearing the mascot costume twice in a pre-planned skit in the third quarter during Game 4 of the NBA Finals at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The skit was meant to promote a pain relief spray, which McGregor sprayed on Burnie after the blows.The man playing Burnie was sent home from the hospital after receiving pain medication and is doing well, according to The Athletic report, which cited a league source. CNN has not verified the details of The Athletic report.Burnie, who sported large gold boxing gloves and a boxing robe, was punched once by McGregor and fell to the ground. Once on the ground, McGregor landed another punch before the mascot was dragged off the court.McGregor’s communications team had no comment when reached by CNN.CNN has reached out to the Miam...

Coast Guard rescues 3 from capsized boat off Port Everglades

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:58 GMT

A U.S. Coast Guard crew came to the rescue of three people after their boat capsized off Port Everglades.Coast Guard officials received a call about a boat taking on water one mile east from the port, at around 6 p.m., Saturday.The boaters were then transferred back to shore.No injuries were reported.

Police investigating reported sexual assault on Soldiers Field Road in Brighton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:58 GMT

State police are investigating a reported sexual assault on Soldiers Field Road in Brighton early Sunday morning. A man said he was walking along the road around 3 and 4 a.m. when a male driver pulled up and asked him for directions. When he said he couldn’t help, the vehicle followed him for a short period before he said the driver got out, approached him on foot, and physically and sexually assaulted him.The victim said he fought back and the suspect returned to his vehicle.The suspect is described as being about 6 feet tall with a Middle-Eastern accent. The vehicle he was driving may have been a gray Honda-CRV SUV. Anyone with information is asked to call state police.No additional information was immediately available.

Yankees Notebook: Carlos Rodon throws live batting practice

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:58 GMT

Yankees’ starter Carlos Rodon threw a live batting practice session Sunday prior to the team’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox.Rodon faced Harrison Bader and Willie Calhoun during the session. Rodon hit Calhoun with a pitch on the outfielder’s elbow. Calhoun said he felt a tingling sensation but was OK and will hit leadoff against the Red Sox.“I thought he looked really good,” manager Aaron Boone said about Rodon. “Probably stuff-wise, as good as I’ve seen even going back to spring.”The manager said Rodon’s fastball hovered around 93-96 MPH, which is a tad faster than his high-intensity bullpen session during the team’s West Coast trip. Boone added that the starter will throw another live session on Thursday and he will begin a rehab assignment afterwards.WEBER OPTS FOR PRP INJECTIONRyan Weber is opting for a PRP injection and rehab in hopes to avoid season-ending Tommy John surgery, according to MLB.com’s Br...

Mississippi civil rights lawyer arrested filming traffic stop, attorney says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:58 GMT

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi civil rights lawyer was arrested Saturday after filming a traffic stop conducted by officers from a police department she is suing in federal court, her attorney says.Jill Collen Jefferson is the president of JULIAN, the civil rights organization that filed a federal lawsuit last year against the Lexington Police Department on behalf of a group of city residents. Michael Carr, Jefferson’s attorney, told The Associated Press she was arrested late Saturday evening after she filmed officers after they pulled someone over.The Lexington Police Department did not immediately respond to request for comment in voicemails and phone calls.Jefferson was arrested nine days after Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division traveled to Lexington to meet with community members about allegations of police brutality in the small town.Jefferson’s lawsuit claims police have subjected Lexington resid...

Toronto Fire Services honour eight firefighters in annual ceremony of remembrance

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:58 GMT

Toronto firefighters gathered to honour eight more fallen comrades at the City’s annual ceremony of remembrance on Sunday. City officials, Toronto residents, and the family and loved ones of the fallen firefighters paid tribute at the Last Alarm memorial sculpture outside Toronto Fire and Marine Station 334. The city says 327 firefighters have died in the line of duty in Toronto since 1848. Line-of-duty deaths include deaths related to incidents or illness in the course of firefighting duties. Several firefighters added to this year’s memorial honour role died years ago, as it can take a long time for the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to attribute the cause of death to firefighting, particularly in cancer cases caused by occupational exposure.“The loss of these men was not in vain, they made a real difference,” said Kim Scanlan, the sister of late district chief Christian L. Cauchon who passed away on Nov. 18, 2022, following a long battle with cancer. Jason Pal&#...

New Canada Post stamp honours first Indigenous woman to lead a Canadian government

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:58 GMT

ULUKHAKTOK, N.W.T. — The first Indigenous woman to lead a provincial or territorial government in Canada is being honoured with a new stamp.Canada Post says it has unveiled a stamp in honour of Nellie Cournoyea, known as a champion of her people in Canada’s western Arctic.Cournoyea was the first Indigenous woman, and second woman, to head a provincial or territorial government in Canada, serving as premier of the Northwest Territories from 1991 to 1995.Canada Post says in a statement Cournoyea is known for the unwavering vision, work ethic and heart that have guided her fight for Indigenous self-determination and Inuit empowerment.Canada Post says the stamp is one of three Indigenous leaders stamps that will be released on June 21.The postal operator is also issuing stamps paying tribute to B.C. Indigenous leader George Manuel and Alberta Indigenous leader Thelma Chalifoux.This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 11, 2023.The Canadian Press

Philippine volcano spews lava in gentle eruption, more villagers asked to brace to evacuate

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:58 GMT

DARAGA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines’ most active volcano has begun spewing lava in a gentle eruption, putting thousands of people on heightened alert for the possibility of a violent explosion that would force them to evacuate from their homes, authorities said Monday. More than 12,000 villagers have abandoned their homes in mandatory evacuations thus far mostly from poor farming communities within a 6-kilometer (3.7-mile) radius of Mayon volcano’s crater in northeastern Albay province. Those evacuations began after the volcano begun showing signs of renewed restlessness last week.But thousands more remain within the permanent danger zone below Mayon, which has long been declared as off limits to people.With the volcano beginning to expel lava Sunday night, the high-risk zone around Mayon may be expanded if its eruption turns violent, said Teresito Bacolcol, director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Bacolcol said if tha thappens, people l...

Another horse dies at Belmont Park, 2nd fatality since Belmont Stakes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:58 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Another horse has died after racing at Belmont Park, the second fatality in 24 hours after the Belmont Stakes.Mashnee Girl fell near the quarter pole and sustained a catastrophic injury to her left front leg, according to New York Racing Association spokesman Pat McKenna. The 5-year-old mare was euthanized due to the severity of the injury.McKenna said in a statement that a necropsy will be performed at Cornell University, with the results to be analyzed by Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) officials, as well as the New York State equine medical director.NYRA, HISA, and the New York State Gaming Commission will review the circumstances around the incident, he said. Airline employee injured after emergency slide deploys in plane Mashnee Girl had three wins in 19 career starts and earnings of $194,065, according to Equibase, the industry database.She was trained by Mark Hennig, whose Excursionniste suffered a catastrophic left front leg inju...

Get ready for the hottest week of the year (so far)

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:58 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Temperatures were hotter on Sunday with highs up near 100º in Austin during the afternoon. Feels-like temperatures ranged from 105-110º thanks to dew points near 70º+.A heat advisory remains in effect for Fayette County through 7 p.m. where heat index values will be highest.A Heat Advisory is in effect for Fayette countyWe're watching a slight rain or storm chance for our northwestern counties (San Saba, Lampasas etc.) through mid-evening, but most areas won't get a drop of rain for a while.Through the work-week most areas will see similar weather day-to-day with some patches of morning low clouds giving way to abundant sunshine. We've got the possibility for an isolated storm late in the day on Monday, with a marginal (1 out of 5) severe weather risk for our northern counties. Aside from Monday, rain chances are close to zero the rest of the week.Monday severe threat (SPC)As high pressure builds in temperatures will only climb. Right now we expect the heat peaks Th...