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Toronto Six win Isobel Cup for first time in franchise history

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:12:09 GMT

Tereza Vanisova scored in overtime to give the Toronto Six their first Isobel Cup title with a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Whitecaps.The goal capped a thrilling final that was the first to feature two expansion franchises in the eighth PHF season. It marked Toronto’s first championship in its third season. Both teams had numerous chances in overtime, including breakaways.Like most of those chances, the winning goal came on a turnover as Vanisova retrieved the puck in the corner and walked out to the front of the night before clinching the title for her team.Vanisova was named player of the game while Toronto’s Michela Cava was named MVP.THE GOAL THAT ENDED IT AND GAVE THE TORONTO SIX THEIR FIRST ISOBEL CUP! pic.twitter.com/0bPSVMwpFk— PHF (@PHF) March 27, 2023The Six broke the ice in the opening frame with their first shot of the game. Cava, who was celebrating her 29th birthday, found Dominika Laskova with a backhand pass who netted her first goal of the playoffs.The Whitecaps...

All 7 Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion victims found

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:12:09 GMT

WEST READING, Pa. (AP) — All seven bodies have been recovered from the site of a powerful explosion at a chocolate factory in a small town in eastern Pennsylvania.West Reading Mayor Samantha Kaag said in a statement Sunday night that none of the victims will be named until officials are certain that all families have been contacted. “Please understand that this is a devastating loss, but we are truly grateful to bring closure to the families involved in the upcoming days,” Kaag said.Earlier Kaag confirmed to the Associated Press that the fifth body was found Sunday morning by first responders and confirmed dead by the Berks County Coroner’s Office. The coroner was unable to confirm the identity of that person, Kaag said.West Reading Borough Chief of Police Wayne Holben confirmed the body of a fourth victim was found under debris early Sunday at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in the borough of West Reading, about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northwest of Philadelphia. Holben asked for continu...

One arrested, one wanted after assault at Lamport Stadium

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:12:09 GMT

Toronto police have arrested one man and one other suspect is outstanding after an assault at Lamport Stadium.Police reported that at approximately 1:49 a.m. on Mar. 19 an amateur soccer match took place where a fight broke out between the players.One male was assaulted and was transported to hospital for his injuries.22-year-old Sami Ramon Medina Sanchez of Toronto was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm.The outstanding suspect is described as a 5”7″ to 5”10″ man who is 20 to 25 years-old, with a slim build, short black hair and short black facial hair.The suspect was wearing a green and white jersey, black leggings, black shorts and grey shoes with orange shoelaces.

Whitecaps come up just short in quest for another Isobel Cup

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:12:09 GMT

After shocking the Premier Hockey Federation world last weekend with a major upset, the Minnesota Whitecaps couldn’t quite finish the job in the Isobel Cup Final on Sunday night.The Whitecaps suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 overtime loss to the Toronto Six at Mullet Arena in Tempe, Ariz. After nonstop action in the extra session, Toronto forward Tereza Vanišová scored the game-winner to lift the Six to their first-ever Isobel Cup.That the Whitecaps were even competing for the Isobel Cup was a big win in and of itself. They struggled through a cold streak at the end of the regular season, skidding to the finish line on an eight-game losing streak.Not many people gave the Whitecaps much of a chance in their semifinal matchup against the Boston Pride, the PHF’s regular-season champion, but they strung together two wins for the surprising sweep.That set the stage for a championship game for the ages between the Whitecaps and the Six.It was a fast start for the Six as forward Do...

Delta passenger detained at LAX after opening emergency door as plane prepared for takeoff 

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:12:09 GMT

A passenger on a Delta Airlines flight headed to Seattle from Los Angeles International Airport was detained by police after allegedly opening the emergency as the plane prepped for takeoff Saturday.As the aircraft pushed away from the gate at around 10 a.m., the unidentified passenger opened the exit door, causing the emergency slide to deploy, Capt. Karla Rodriguez of the Los Angeles Airport Police told KTLA in a statement. "Airport Police responded and detained the passenger for further investigation. Due to the circumstances, FBI has been notified," Rodriguez added. Video posted to Twitter showed the unidentified passenger in handcuffs outside the plane as he was being detained by police. A still image from video posted to Twitter on Mar. 25, 2023, of an unidentified passenger who police said opened an exit door on a Delta flight from LAX to Seattle as the plane was preparing for takeoff, causing the emergency slide to deploy. (KTLA) A still image from video posted to Twitter on...

San Jose: Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run collision

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:12:09 GMT

SAN JOSE — A bicyclist died after a hit-and-run collision at an intersection Sunday night, authorities said.The collision was reported just before 6:50 p.m. near Blossom Hill Road and Leigh Avenue, according to a San Jose Police Department social-media post.Police and San Jose Fire Department firefighters responded to the scene and found a woman suffering from injuries. Despite life-saving measures, she was pronounced dead at the scene.Additional details about the collision, including a description of the vehicle, were not immediately available Sunday night.In 2021, the city recorded 60 traffic fatalities, matching a two-decade peak also reached in 2019 and 2015. The city surpassed that peak with 63 traffic fatalities in 2022.Check back for updates.Units are currently investigating a hit and run traffic fatality in the area of Blossom Hill Rd and Leigh Ave. An unknown vehicle struck an adult female bicyclist. Officers attempted to render life-saving aid, but the bicyclist was ...

Western Conference race gets tighter as Timberwolves beat Warriors

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:12:09 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors were up two and had the ball in their hands with about five seconds separating the shot and game clock Sunday evening. Their fourth straight win was well within reach. But Draymond Green turned the ball over and Kyle Anderson fed Karl Anthony Towns who buried a 3 to put the Timberwolves up for good. On the next possession, Jordan Poole would throw the ball away for Golden State’s fifth turnover of the fourth and the Timberwolves would hold on, beating the Warriors 99-96. Towns playing in his second game back after a 51-game hiatus, knocked down two timely 3s late in the fourth to usher his team to their third straight win and even the regular-season series at 2-2. That means, if necessary, the tiebreaker would be decided by who has the better conference record. As of Sunday, the Warriors are 25-21 and the Timberwolves are 26-20. Golden State and Minnesota straddle the line between securing a playoff spot outright and falling into the play-in ...

Bicyclist killed in San Jose hit-and-run

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:12:09 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- A bicyclist died after a hit-and-run Sunday evening, the San Jose Police Department announced on Twitter. The hit-and-run happened near Blossom Hill Road and Leigh Avenue around 6:50 p.m. 1 person with ‘life-threatening’ injuries after stabbing in San Jose The bicyclist, an unidentified woman, died at the scene -- despite officers attempting life-saving measures to save the individual, SJPD said. At this time, there is no information about the suspect vehicle. The hit-and-run comes about four hours after a stabbing in San Jose. No other details were immediately available. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

California crowns first transgender Miss San Francisco

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:12:09 GMT

(KRON) -- It’s Women’s History Month, and we are celebrating at KRON4.This month, the Bay Area crowned its new Miss San Francisco. She’s also the first transgender woman to earn a title in the organization’s 99-year history.Monroe Lace joined KRON4 for an interview (watch in the video player above).

Portland Thorns begin title defense with dominant win

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:12:09 GMT

Reigning National Women’s Soccer League MVP Sophia Smith scored in the 22nd minute and the defending champion Portland Thorns opened the season with a 4-0 victory at home over the Orlando Pride on Sunday.It was the 100th victory for the Thorns, the first NWSL team to reach that milestone. Portland, which has won three league titles, unfurled its 2022 championship banner at Providence Park before the game.Morgan Weaver scored an early goal for the Thorns before Smith’s goal off a pass from Christine Sinclair made it 2-0. Hina Sugita added a third goal for the Thorns in the 49th.Michele Vasconcelos added a final goal for the Thorns in the 76th. It was her first goal for the Thorns and first NWSL goal since she was with the Chicago Red Stars in 2019.Smith has scored in the season opener for three straight years.NJ/NY GOTHAM FC 2, ANGEL CITY 1Lynn Williams scored in the 64th minute to cap a come-from-behind 2-1 win for NJ/NY Gotham FC over Angel City FC on Sunday evening. The road victo...