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Gerard Piqué apunta a América Latina: la Kings League tendrá sedes en México y Brasil

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:26:12 GMT

BARCELONA – El exfutbolista y presidente de Kosmos, Gerard Piqué, anunció que 2024 será el año de la expansión de la Kings League por América Latina -con una competición en Brasil y otra enfocada al mercado latinoamericano con sede en México- y también en Francia e Italia.A quince días de que el Civitas Metropolitano de Madrid albergue las Finales a Cuatro de las ligas de verano de la Kings League y la Queens League, Piqué habla del futuro de su exitosa propuesta de fútbol y entretenimiento, que pretende replicar en diversos territorios hasta contar con una decena de competiciones repartidas por todo el mundo en un plazo de tres años.Cuéntenos esos nuevos proyectos para la Kings League que Kosmos tiene preparados para 2024.El 2024 es el año en el que nos vamos a expandir, y eso conlleva mucha dedicación y mucho tiempo. Después de hacer un ejercicio de exploración sobre cuáles serían los mercados más importantes o prioritarios para nosotros, hemos decidido apostar por toda la A...

Swifties celebrate concert excitement outside Empower Field

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:26:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Taylor Swift fans swarmed outside Empower Field for the artist's first of two concerts this weekend. Thousands of fans got there as early as first thing Friday morning to get merch and hang out. But closer to go time, fans showed up to officially tailgate. Ariana Sandoval and Ceinna Chisholm were two Swifties that were heading to the stadium to "Tay-gate." "It's called 'Tay-gating,'" Chisholm told FOX31's Greg Nieto. "They changed 'Tailgating' to 'Tay-gating.'" Taylor Swift’s plane arrived in Colorado Many fans at the stadium earlier in the day were making friendship bracelets as it's a Swiftie thing to do. Sandoval and Chisholm were planning on exchanging bracelets themselves. "Hang out with other Swifties, trade friendship bracelets. "Once they open up the doors, we're gonna try to get into the merch line," Sandoval told Nieto. The weekend of Swift's concerts is estimated to bring in $40 to $50 million to the Denver economy. But Swifties will be upset when the ...

'It wasn’t in vain': Veteran's organs donated after deadly car crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:26:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- An Army veteran and organ donor lost his life Sunday after a car crash and now his family is left with nothing but memories and sacrifice."He had a lot of energy and was a very passionate person," Justin Ray's partner, Amanda Morice, said. What does it take to be in Colorado’s top 1%? Being a father to 22-month-old Ezra was his favorite."He was so excited to have Ezra and for him to be a part of his life and for their future together," Morice told FOX31.Justin and baby Ezra (Credit: Amanda Morice) (Credit: Amanda Morice) That exciting future was cut short early Sunday morning when Morice got a life-changing message that Ray had been in a serious crash on northbound Interstate 25, near Interstate 76."[The doctor] was like, 'Justin was in an accident, he’s in critical condition. He suffered severe head trauma and he’s probably not going to make it,'" Morice said. Ray was a veteran who served three tours and was in school for his master's degree in finance. He was al...

MDFR firefighter accused in attempted rape of 2 co-workers at North Miami station

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:26:12 GMT

A Miami-Dade firefighter is locked up and off-duty amid accusations that he crossed the line with two of his co-workers.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Firefighter Jose Lopez is catching serious legal heat for what he’s accused of doing.It was at an MDFR station in North Miami where it was reported to police that the 49-year-old tried to rape two fellow firefighters.According to a Miami-Dade Police arrest affidavit, “The victim disclosed that the defendant attempted to ‘rape’ her on three separate occasions while she slept in her dorm.”The arrest form states the alleged crimes go back 11 years.A spokesperson for MDPD told 7News that at least one of the victims was afraid to initially report the crimes due to how she might be treated within the firehouse.The arrest form states, “The victim advised that the defendant attacked her at the same location on two additional occasions in the same manner described above. The victim confronted the defendant about the...

Good Karma Pet Rescue seeks help as AC fails at Pompano Beach adoption center amid sweltering temps

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:26:12 GMT

Local nonprofit Good Karma Pet Rescue is in a tough spot and seeking the community’s help after the air conditioning at their Pet Adoption Center in Pompano Beach unexpectedly went out, as South Florida continues to experience record temperatures.With scorching temperatures from an ongoing heat wave gripping the area, the absence of cool air puts the animals in serious jeopardy.The heat can be stressful on everyone, and especially for the dogs that are in kennels, with less-than-reliable AC.7News on Friday spoke with Bridget Greenough, Good Karma’s shelter manager.“The line freezes up, today I had a volunteer here, an awesome volunteer, Todd, who came in, hosed it down, dried it off,” said Greenough.The temperature was at 79 degrees, but the Good Karma Pet Rescue have had to improvise to cool it down a few degrees with the help of fans.“We have to be putting in fans and extension cords, which is not safe, which is not something that we want to leave at ...

Miramar hosts banquet and silent auction ahead of Usain Bolt statue unveiling

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:26:12 GMT

A South Florida city is set honor a sports legend this weekend.A statue of eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt will be unveiled in Miramar on Saturday.7Sports’ Donovan Campbell helped kick things off Friday night by emceeing a banquet and silent auction at the Miramar Cultural Center.Proceeds from the event will benefit the Usain Bolt Foundation and Do the Right Thing — two organizations dedicated to enhancing the character of children through educational and cultural development.

Adam Frazier homers twice to lift Orioles to 6th straight win, 5-2 over Marlins

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:26:12 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — One pitch after he thought he’d taken ball four, Adam Frazier made the Miami Marlins wish he had.Frazier’s second homer of the game, a two-run shot in the eighth inning, helped the Baltimore Orioles hold on for their sixth straight victory, 5-2 over Miami on Friday night. It was Frazier’s first career multihomer game, and Cedric Mullins hit a solo shot of his own for the Orioles.With Baltimore up 3-2 in the eighth, Frazier took a 3-1 pitch that looked a bit outside but was called a strike.“I didn’t quite agree with that call, but you’ve got to flush it,” Frazier said. “On to the next pitch.”Frazier sent the next offering from Bryan Hoeing to deep right field for his 12th homer of the year — a career high. The Orioles had a man on second, but first base was open when Frazier came up.“Probably looking not to throw a strike — or a quality strike at least, if you’re going to throw one — and go after the next guy potentially, once you ...

Make-A-Wish, Bottom Line Concepts treat 17-year-old battling cancer to luau ahead of Hawaii trip

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:26:12 GMT

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida teamed up with Bottom Line Concepts to hold a Hawaiian-themed luau for a 17-year-old girl who is battling cancer.It was a Hawaiian Paradise at Quayside Towers in Northeast Miami-Dade for Hanna Rodriguez, Friday.The teen, who has has undergone three years of treatments for leukemia, enjoyed a luau with her friends and family.She said her biggest wish was to go to Hawaii, so Make-A-Wish and Bottom Line Concepts got together to plan this sendoff before she flies there next week.“I like to travel and, like, experience different cultures, and so, I’ve never been to Hawaii before and wanted to do it through Make-A-Wish,” she said. “I’m very grateful for the time and for making that wish come true.”Rodriguez is set to venture off to the beautiful, balmy beaches of Hawaii on Monday.

Miami Gardens couple welcome baby girl at home; mom says she didn’t know she was pregnant

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:26:12 GMT

A South Florida couple got the ultimate surprise when they welcoming their daughter in their own home. Surprising, because the new mother says she didn’t even know she was pregnant.Speaking with 7News on Friday, Brooke Ruttenberg said that when she stirred out of sleep on Wednesday with cramps, she never expected she was about to be a mother again.Ruttenberg said she raced to the bathroom and was hit with intense stomach pains.“Then I felt this little thing right here poking out, and she came out,” she said.Ruttenberg’s boyfriend, Roberto Domenech, said he was already on the line with paramedics when he helped finish the surprise delivery.“I’m on the phone with dispatch, I’m telling them my girlfriend’s complaining about period pains, and she’s grabbing her stomach, her abdomen,” he said. “The next thing I say is, ‘Oh, my God, there’s a baby!'”Ruttenberg, who has another daughter, said she is still i...

Devers, Turner lead Boston’s HR derby; Red Sox top Cubs 8-3 for 6th straight win

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:26:12 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Rafael Devers hit two long solo homers off Kyle Hendricks, Justin Turner had a two-run homer and three RBIs in his first start at second base in nearly eight years, and the Boston Red Sox slugged past the Chicago Cubs 8-3 on Friday for their sixth straight win.Adam Duvall, Triston Casas and Yu Chang also went deep to help Boston win for the ninth time in 10 and climb six games over .500 (49-43).Cody Bellinger hit a pair of solo drives. Christopher Morel had three hits and Mike Tauchman doubled in a run on a warm night at Wrigley Field with the ball carrying well.Brayan Bello tossed six innings for his fourth win in five starts, allowing two runs on six hits while striking out five and walking none. Bello (7-5) has reached six or more innings in seven straight outings.The Cubs loaded the bases against Tayler Scott in the ninth. Kenley Jansen fanned Tauchman for the final out and his 20th save with thunderstorms moving into the area.Hendricks (3-4) allowed five runs on ...