SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled Monday that the Venezuelan government violated the political rights of former opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles . The court, based in Costa Rica’s capital, said in a statement that the government violated his freedom of expression, his right to equality under the law and judicial protections. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.F1 expands grid, adds Cadillac brand and new American team for '26None
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy took part in some light throwing on Monday after missing his first career game because of an injury and the 49ers are hoping he can return this week. Purdy hurt his throwing shoulder during a loss to Seattle on Nov. 17. Purdy underwent two MRIs last week that showed no structural damage. But Purdy he felt discomfort after making a few throws at practice on Thursday and was shut down for the game at Green Bay on Sunday that San Francisco lost 38-10 . Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Purdy made it through the session without pain and will rest on Tuesday and hopefully be able to return to practice on Wednesday as the Niners prepare to play at Buffalo this coming week. “We rested it throughout the weekend hoping that would help,” Shanahan said. “He threw lighter today to see if that rest helps and the rest did help him. So we’ll see again, going through the same things we did last week. We’re going to let him rest all the way up to Wednesday. We’ll see how it feels on Wednesday and then we’ll take the exact same course throughout the week. Hopefully it responds better this week than it did last week with the rest.” Brandon Allen went 17 for 29 for 199 yards with a touchdown, an interception and a lost fumble in his first start since the 2021 season. Allen would play once again if Purdy is unable to go on Sunday at Buffalo. Purdy wasn't the only star player missing for the 49ers on Sunday with defensive end Nick Bosa missing the game with injuries to his left hip and oblique and left tackle Trent Williams out with an ankle injury. “Just waiting to see how they respond,” Shanahan said. “They didn’t respond great last week. That’s why they weren’t able to go. Nick and Trent are both in the same boat. ... We’ll evaluate as this week progresses and hopefully it turns a better corner than it did last week.” In other injury news, linebacker Dre Greenlaw will return to practice this week for the first time since tearing his Achilles tendon in the Super Bowl last season. Greenlaw will likely need at least a couple of weeks of practice before being able to return to play. Offensive lineman Jon Feliciano will be shut down for the rest of the season after his knee injury didn't fully heal. Feliciano's three-week practice window ended Monday and the Niners decided to keep him on injured reserve instead of activating him. Left guard Aaron Banks, defensive tackle Jordan Elliott and receiver Jacob Cowing all remain in concussion protocol to start this week and their status is unknown. Right guard Dominick Puni (shoulder) and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (knee) underwent MRIs on Monday and the team is waiting for results. Cornerback Renardo Green (neck) and linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (knee) are day to day. Defensive tackle Kevin Givens is expected to return to practice this week after missing the past four games with a groin injury. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflTrump Rips DOJ Indictments As ‘Empty And Lawless’ As Cases Dropped
Tobi Egberongbe is stealing a few moments away from the launch of his brand’s latest physical retail space in Atlanta when we catch up over a video call. The founder behind who is a bit lowkey has been toiling away as of late on a pop-up located inside Ponce City Market. The semi-permanent location that launched last weekend is a product of Egberongbe’s diligence and also his of a brand he launched while he attended many moons ago. Officially launching in 2011, Mifland has risen in the athleisure and spaces–it sticks out because it’s one of a few Black-owned brands that have built a robust following and is still running. Alongside the retail space, the multi-hyphenate tells me he’s for the of his new collaboration between Mifland and the Atlanta Falcons. “I think today a lot of the time you see two brands smack logos together and call it a collaboration,” Egberongbe shares. The capsule is the opposite of that. The designer tells me that he worked alongside the Atlanta Falcons’ senior creative director Larry Luke someone he’d previously known for years to bring the capsule to life. Many variations of designs ensued. But what they managed to come up with isn’t corny, instead, it’s a solid lineup of clothing that doesn’t try too hard. While logos were used Egberongbe says there was a major emphasis on what super fans of the NFL would wear–while additional emphasis was placed on the fandom surrounding the team. What eventually came into fruition after months of planning and scrapped designs fits in with the looming trend of tunnel outfits: a sleek and wearable , a vintage-inspired tracksuit, a hooded sweatshirt, and a tee. A quilted red and black jacket rounds out the capsule. The tracksuit is a surefire standout to me largely because it harkens back to the era when padded shoulders were in. Egberongbe says the cream and red outfit was inspired by former NFL player and legend . Before all the fanfare surrounding tunnel outfits Sanders keyed in on personal style in a unique manner. It’s fitting that this ensemble features a callback to him and his impressive fashion moments. Design codes that stayed true to Mifland were an important part of the process. When I tasked Tobi with divulging how he stayed true to this notion he said the cardigan is an example of this. This piece features the Mifland “M” logo emblazoned throughout–but the bright red hue pinpoints the red that is proudly worn at the team’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium (the collection is also available there). “The cardigan is one of my favorite things,” Tobi shared. “If I went to a game and [wore] that, and it’s just [about] being the most comfortable I could be, and it’s still fashionable too.” Messaging rings clearly throughout the collection. If you look intently you’ll notice that each item has distinct detailing. Further proving that the capsule wasn’t created for the sake of creation. “Visually, we wanted this collection to feel unexpected–a different offering than what you might normally see from a sports team, and a true representation of the creative culture in Atlanta,” shared Larry Luke, senior creative director of the Atlanta Falcons. He also added that you can read about the lauded city all you want but experiencing it is a different story. Luke expressed that the two respective companies also wanted the design to reflect a perfect synergy between the team and Mifland. By doing so he is hopeful it will resonate equally with both audiences while maintaining the integrity of each brand’s identity. With tunnel fashion looming in the peripheral Mifland and the Atlanta Falcons leaned on Ray Ray McLeod II for the capsule’s campaign. Aside from his prowess on the field ahead of each game the Atlanta Falcons wide receiver regularly keeps many of us on our toes. No matter what he’s aiming for he strikes a cord especially when donning bold trousers or oversized outerwear. “The goal was to strike a balance—designs that feel authentically Falcons and unmistakably Mifland. This even split allows us to engage fans who appreciate high-end streetwear and craftsmanship while celebrating the shared values of quality and creativity,” Luke added. To shop the Mifland X Atlanta Falcons capsule collection head to . You can also shop the collection at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Pricing starts at $68.LAS VEGAS — Formula 1 on Monday at last said it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. "As the pinnacle of motorsports, F1 demands boundary-pushing innovation and excellence. It's an honor for General Motors and Cadillac to join the world's premier racing series, and we're committed to competing with passion and integrity to elevate the sport for race fans around the world," GM President Mark Reuss said. "This is a global stage for us to demonstrate GM's engineering expertise and technology leadership at an entirely new level." The approval ends years of wrangling that launched a U.S. Justice Department investigation into why Colorado-based Liberty Media, the commercial rights holder of F1, would not approve the team initially started by Michael Andretti. Andretti in September stepped aside from leading his namesake organization, so the 11th team will be called Cadillac F1 and be run by new Andretti Global majority owners Dan Towriss and Mark Walter. The team will use Ferrari engines its first two years until GM has a Cadillac engine built for competition in time for the 2028 season. Towriss is the the CEO and president of Group 1001 and entered motorsports via Andretti's IndyCar team when he signed on financial savings platform Gainbridge as a sponsor. Towriss is now a major part of the motorsports scene with ownership stakes in both Spire Motorsports' NASCAR team and Wayne Taylor Racing's sports car team. Walter is the chief executive of financial services firm Guggenheim Partners and the controlling owner of both the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Premier League club Chelsea. "We're excited to partner with General Motors in bringing a dynamic presence to Formula 1," Towriss said. "Together, we're assembling a world-class team that will embody American innovation and deliver unforgettable moments to race fans around the world." Mario Andretti, the 1978 F1 world champion, will have an ambassador role with Cadillac F1. But his son, Michael, will have no official position with the organization now that he has scaled back his involvement with Andretti Global. "The Cadillac F1 Team is made up of a strong group of people that have worked tirelessly to build an American works team," Michael Andretti posted on social media. "I'm very proud of the hard work they have put in and congratulate all involved on this momentous next step. I will be cheering for you!" The approval has been in works for weeks but was held until after last weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix to not overshadow the showcase event of the Liberty Media portfolio. Max Verstappen won his fourth consecutive championship in Saturday night's race, the third and final stop in the United States for the top motorsports series in the world. Grid expansion in F1 is both infrequent and often unsuccessful. Four teams were granted entries in 2010 that should have pushed the grid to 13 teams and 26 cars for the first time since 1995. One team never made it to the grid and the other three had vanished by 2017. There is only one American team on the current F1 grid — owned by California businessman Gene Haas — but it is not particularly competitive and does not field American drivers. Andretti's dream was to field a truly American team with American drivers. The fight to add this team has been going on for three-plus years, and F1 initially denied the application despite approval from F1 sanctioning body FIA. The existing 10 teams, who have no voice in the matter, also largely opposed expansion because of the dilution in prize money and the billions of dollars they've already invested in the series. Andretti in 2020 tried and failed to buy the existing Sauber team. From there, he applied for grid expansion and partnered with GM, the top-selling manufacturer in the United States. The inclusion of GM was championed by the FIA and president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who said Michael Andretti's application was the only one of seven applicants to meet all required criteria to expand F1's current grid. "General Motors is a huge global brand and powerhouse in the OEM world and is working with impressive partners," Ben Sulayem said Monday. "I am fully supportive of the efforts made by the FIA, Formula 1, GM and the team to maintain dialogue and work towards this outcome of an agreement in principle to progress this application." Despite the FIA's acceptance of Andretti and General Motors from the start, F1 wasn't interested in Andretti — but did want GM. At one point, F1 asked GM to find another team to partner with besides Andretti. GM refused and F1 said it would revisit the Andretti application if and when Cadillac had an engine ready to compete. "Formula 1 has maintained a dialogue with General Motors, and its partners at TWG Global, regarding the viability of an entry following the commercial assessment and decision made by Formula 1 in January 2024," F1 said in a statement. "Over the course of this year, they have achieved operational milestones and made clear their commitment to brand the 11th team GM/Cadillac, and that GM will enter as an engine supplier at a later time. Formula 1 is therefore pleased to move forward with this application process." Yet another major shift in the debate over grid expansion occurred earlier this month with the announced resignation of Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei, who was largely believed to be one of the biggest opponents of the Andretti entry. "With Formula 1's continued growth plans in the US, we have always believed that welcoming an impressive US brand like GM/Cadillac to the grid and GM as a future power unit supplier could bring additional value and interest to the sport," Maffei said. "We credit the leadership of General Motors and their partners with significant progress in their readiness to enter Formula 1." Get local news delivered to your inbox!
