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☆ Rams-Vikings wild-card game moved to State Farm Stadium in Arizona due to L.A. wildfires
▼ + stars: | 2025-01-09 | by ( The Athletic Nfl Staff | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

By Jourdan Rodrigue, Alex Andrejev and Rebecca TauberThe wild-card playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings on Monday will be moved from SoFi Stadium to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., after multiple wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles County area this week, the NFL announced Thursday. GO DEEPER LA wildfires force Lakers postponement as deadly blazes drive evacuationsOther Los Angeles sports teams, including the Chargers, adjusted their schedules due to the impact of the fires. ESPN was also forced to change its programming on Wednesday because a production facility in Los Angeles was closed. pic.twitter.com/mvJuBwPo9g — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 9, 2025Carlos Vela, who played for Los Angeles FC, lost his home due to the fire, his wife announced on her Instagram story. Meanwhile, the historic Rose Bowl Stadium, located near the Eaton Fire, is in the range of evacuation orders issued.

Persons: Jourdan Rodrigue, Alex Andrejev, Rebecca Tauber, Kenneth, Houston —, Steve Kerr, Kerr, It's, mvJuBwPo9g — Anthony Slater, Carlos Vela, Ali Riley, — Ali Riley, Kawhi Leonard, Mario Tama Organizations: Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, SoFi, Farm, NFL, Rams, Vikings, Angeles, Chargers, Texans, U.S . Environmental, Los Angeles Kings, Calgary Flames, Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, Pepperdine University, Portland, ESPN, Golden State Warriors, Palisades, Los Angeles FC, Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Rose Bowl, LA Clippers, Hornets, PGA, Riviera Country Club Locations: Glendale, Ariz, Angeles County, Inglewood, Calif, Los Angeles, Arizona, West Hills, Houston, U.S, Pacific Palisades, Angel City, Eaton

☆ Two injured in shootout outside Mexico City airport, flights operating normally
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A member of the security forces stands guard outside the Mexico City International Airport after a suspected robber fired at police, in Mexico City, Mexico, September 12, 2023. REUTERS/Luis Cortes Acquire Licensing RightsMEXICO CITY, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Two people were injured just outside Mexico City International Airport on Tuesday after a suspected robber fired at police, but flights are operating normally, the city government said. A suspected gunman has been arrested, the city's security ministry said in a statement. Carlos Velazquez, the head of the airport - Latin America's busiest - told reporters that the terminal where the incident occurred was operating without interruptions and that passengers were not in danger. Mexico City security minister Pablo Vazquez told local news outlet Milenio that the situation was under control.

Persons: Luis Cortes, Carlos Velazquez, Pablo Vazquez, Carolina Pulice, Lizbeth Diaz, Noe Torres, Raul Cortes, Brendan O'Boyle, Mark Porter Organizations: Mexico City International, REUTERS, Mexico City International Airport, Thomson Locations: Mexico, Mexico City, MEXICO

[1/2] Aeromexico aircrafts and other planes are parked at gates at Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City, Mexico January 19, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsMEXICO CITY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Mexico's government plans to cap flights at the Mexico City International Airport (AICM) to 43 an hour, according to an internal government document order seen by Reuters on Wednesday. The cuts follow previous flight caps at the airport last year, as the government attempts to reduce saturation in the Mexican capital's airspace. Earlier on Wednesday, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged Mexico to take alternative measures to its plans to announce flight reductions at AICM. Mexico last year moved to diversify its airspace around the capital, opening the Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA) north of Mexico City and turning back to the largely forgotten Toluca airport to the west of town.

Persons: Henry Romero, Carlos Velazquez, Felipe, Peter Cerda, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Lopez Obrador, Kylie Madry, Cassandra Garrison, Leslie Adler, Stephen Coates Organizations: Benito Juarez International Airport, REUTERS, MEXICO CITY, Mexico City International, Reuters, Transportation Ministry, International Air Transport Association, Felipe Angeles International Airport, Thomson Locations: Mexico City, Mexico, MEXICO, Latin America, Toluca, IATA's, America, Texcoco, Mexican

☆ First Spanish Tour de France winner Bahamontes dies aged 95
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Sergio Perez/File PhotoAug 8 (Reuters) - Federico Bahamontes, the first Spaniard to win the Tour de France, has died at the age of 95, Spanish officials said on Tuesday. Born in Toledo, he won 11 Grand Tour stages from 1954-1965 and was named the best Tour de France climber of all time in 2013 by French newspaper L'Equipe. His bicycle shop, in our Plaza de la Magdalena, has been a place of pilgrimage for all fans," Velazquez added. Thanks to him we all won the Tour. Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by William MacleanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Federico Bahamontes, Sergio Perez, Bahamontes, Federico Martin Bahamontes, Toledo Carlos Velazquez, Romeyere, Fede, la Magdalena, Velazquez, Pearl Josephine Nazare, William Maclean Organizations: Tour de France, Reuters, REUTERS, de France, de, French, L'Equipe, Eagle, la, Thomson Locations: Toledo, Spain, Eagle of Toledo, Montjuic, Bengaluru

The Mexico City International Airport (AICM) currently sits under the transportation ministry, though the navy has already taken over security operations, including customs. "There's more security, more certainty, the rules are followed better, there's more discipline," with the navy in charge of the airport, Velazquez told reporters on Tuesday. The money currently goes to a fund to pay off bondholders who financed the construction of an airport canceled by Lopez Obrador in favor of building the Felipe Angeles airport on the outskirts of the capital. The little-used, one-year-old Felipe Angeles airport, one of the president's largest public works projects, is also on an active military base. In May, the AICM moved nearly 4 million passengers, according to data from the national aviation authority, while Felipe Angeles airport's passenger numbers were almost 95% lower.

Persons: Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Carlos Velazquez, Velazquez, Benito Juarez, Lopez Obrador, Felipe, Kylie Madry, Jamie Freed Organizations: MEXICO CITY, Mexico City International, Thomson Locations: MEXICO, Mexico, Felipe Angeles

LAFC prevailed in the most thrilling final in league history against Philadelphia last season when Gareth Bale's stunning extra time goal tied the rollercoaster affair 3-3. The home side then broke the hearts of the Union in a one-sided penalty shootout to claim their first MLS Cup and cap a season where they also won the Supporters' Shield for having the best regular-season record. Earlier this month Forbes announced that LAFC was the first MLS club to reach $1 billion in value. "Leading into the World Cup in 2026, you want to build momentum and gain more exposure, and I think this partnership is going to truly be beautiful." While Fox and FS1 will still carry some games on traditional cable, the bulk of the matches will be streamed on Apple TV through its MLS Season Pass at a price of $79 a year for Apple TV+ subscribers and $99 for those without.

[1/6] Nov 5, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela (10) celebrates with the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy after defeating the Philadelphia Union in the 2022 MLS Cup championship game at Banc of California Stadium. With the win LAFC have delivered on the high expectation that came when they joined MLS in 2018. "The reason why I came here was to try and help the club win the MLS Cup," said Bale, who will captain Wales in the Qatar 2022 World Cup that kicks off later this month. It's important for this club to go to the next level, and I think by winning this trophy, it shows that we are. Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; editing by Jonathan Oatis and Grant McCoolOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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