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College Football: Maryland, Virginia Tech and James Madison all headed to the bowls

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:51 GMT

James Madison quarterback Brett Griffis warms up before an NCAA college football game against Coastal Carolina in Conway, S.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)(AP/Nell Redmond) James Madison quarterback Brett Griffis warms up before an NCAA college football game against Coastal Carolina in Conway, S.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)(AP/Nell Redmond) Maryland, Virginia Tech and James Madison football all got invitations to play in upcoming bowl games later on this month.Maryland will play in the Music City Bowl against Auburn on Dec. 30 in Nashville, Tennessee, with kickoff set for 2 p.m. It’s the third straight season the Terrapins (7-5) are participating in a bowl game.Ja...

Southern stuns No. 21 Mississippi State, closing with 12-0 run for 60-59 victory

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:51 GMT

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Tai’Reon Joseph scored 27 points and blocked Mississippi State’s final shot as Southern closed on a 12-0 run to stun the No. 21 Bulldogs 60-59 on Sunday.Down 59-48 with 4:28 remaining, the Jaguars (2-6) took the lead with 23 seconds left on Brandon Davis’ layup. With three seconds left, Joseph blocked Josh Hubbard’s shot to hand Mississippi State (6-2) its second straight loss.Joseph was 11 of 21 from the field. Davis had 12 points — five during the 12-0 run.The Jaguars have faced a tough nonconference schedule to help finance the athletic department, also playing at No. 2 Arizona, No. 3 Marquette and No. 24 Illinois. Their other victory of the season was at UNLV.Hubbard led Mississippi State with 14 points, and Cameron Matthews had 12. The Bulldogs also lost at Georgia Tech on Tuesday night in the ACC/SEC Challenge.NO. 15 CREIGHTON 89, NEBRASKA 60LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Baylor Scheierman scored 20 of his 24 points in the first half to help Creighton build a 15...

Félix gives Atletico Madrid fans another reason not to like him by scoring winner for Barcelona

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:51 GMT

MADRID (AP) — João Félix has given Atletico Madrid fans even more reason not to like him.Playing on loan from Atletico after falling out with the club last season — and highly unlikely to return — Felix scored with a neat shot over goalkeeper Jan Oblak in the 28th minute to give Barcelona a 1-0 home victory on Sunday and move the Catalan team closer to the top of the Spanish league standings.“It was a relief after everything that I went through last summer,” said Félix, who was still with Atletico when he upset fans by saying his dream was to play for Barcelona. “Only those close to me know what it was like, especially my family. This was for them.”The victory put Barcelona back within four points of leaders Girona and Real Madrid, which won their matches on Saturday. Madrid beat Granada 2-0 and Girona defeated Valencia 2-1.Atletico, winless in its last 18 away matches against Barcelona in the league, dropped to fourth place, three points behind Barcelona in third but with a game in...

Minix’s 25 lead Morehead State past Chattanooga 87-80

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:51 GMT

MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Riley Minix’s 25 points helped Morehead State defeat Chattanooga 87-80 on Sunday night.Minix also had 11 rebounds for the Eagles (6-3). Drew Thelwell scored 25 points and added five assists. Kalil Thomas was 5 of 8 shooting (4 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 16 points.Jan Zidek led the way for the Mocs (5-3) with 19 points. Honor Huff added 17 points, six assists and two steals for Chattanooga. In addition, Sam Alexis finished with 12 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Kansas, UNLV will meet in Guaranteed Rate Bowl in first meeting between the schools since 2003

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:51 GMT

Kansas (8-4, 5-4 Big 12) vs. UNLV (9-4, 6-3 Mountain West), Dec. 26, 9 p.m. ETLOCATION: PhoenixTOP PLAYERSKansas: QB Jason Bean took over for injured Jalon Daniels and has led four wins, passing for 1,681 yards and 12 touchdowns. RB Devon Neal has rushed for 1,209 yards and 15 TDs, ranking fifth in the Big 12, while safety Kenny Logan Jr. recorded a team-high 86 tackles.UNLV: Kicker Jose Pizano set school records with six field goals in a game and 127 points along with 19 consecutive made attempts over one stretch. Freshman QB Jayden Maiava has passed for 2,794 yards and 14 TDs with eight interceptions, ranking fourth in the Mountain West.NOTABLEKansas clinched bowl eligibility with a 38-33 upset of then-No.6 Oklahoma and is appearing in consecutive postseasons for the first time since 2007-08. The Jayhawks ranked seventh in Big 12 offense at 434 yards per contest.UNLV led the Mountain West conference in scoring at 34.3 points per game. The Rebels are coming off a 44-20 loss to Bois...

Denver weather: More mountain snow and breezy winds

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) - Denver could see an early morning snow shower with brisk winds into the afternoon and mountain snow wrapping up later tonight.Weather today: Breezy with high country snowDenver will see partly cloudy skies after some early morning snow showers. Accumulation is not expected in the city, but a light dusting is possible along the Palmer Divide. Snow continues in the high country with Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories in effect through late tonight or early Monday. High winds are also expected with High Wind Warnings in the foothills through 11PM tonight. Winds can be at 30-50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.Weather tonight: Partly cloudy, coolAs the snow tapers off in the northern mountains tonight, the winds over the Front Range will slow with partly cloudy skies. Overnight lows are above seasonal averages in the upper 20s.Looking ahead: Warming through mid-weekMonday begins the work week with more afternoon sunshine as highs climb into the upper 50s. Tue...

48 syringes, $6,300 worth of stolen bicycles found at Fort Collins homeless camp

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Fort Collins Police Department said Sunday that multiple hazards and stolen items were found at a homeless camp.FCPD's HOPE Team, the group that cleans up homeless camps, found the site where police said there were multiple environmental hazards and "an extensive amount of fire hazards." Neighbors push back as Denver plans third hotel shelter along Quebec Street Police said they found a total of 48 syringes, as well as two stolen bicycles valued at $6,300.FCPD said the HOPE Team works to get the people at camps into safe, sustainable and long-term housing solutions.FCPD added that homeless campsites are always tagged before a clean-up to give owners time to remove belongings.

Crews put out apartment fire in Fort Lauderdale; no injuries

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:51 GMT

Fire rescue crews in Fort Lauderdale battled a blaze inside an apartment building.According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, the fire broke out Saturday afternoon in a fourth-floor unit at the Ora Flagler Village complex along the 600 block of Northeast Third Avenue.Officials said no one was hurt.Investigators are attempting to figure out how the fire started.

Driver injured in police-involved shooting in NW Miami-Dade charged with attempted murder; passenger appears in court

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:51 GMT

Police have identified the driver who, they said, was taken to the hospital following an officer-involved shooting in Northwest Miami-Dade and have confirmed a second arrest, as more details of the incident that also left an officer injured come to light.According to Miami-Dade Police, what started with an attempted routine traffic stop ended with shots fired in the area of Northwest 22nd Avenue and 64th Street, Friday evening.Investigators said an officer attempted to pull over 38-year-old Virgil French, who was behind the wheel of a white Dodge Challenger, but the motorist refused to stop, eventually hitting an electric pole.Speaking with reporters Friday night, MDPD Detective Luis Sierra, said the suspect used the car to injure an officer.“Our officers quickly assessed and attempted to make contact. The subject accelerated toward one of our officers, striking him and pinning him against his own vehicle,” said Sierra. “Our officer discharged his firearm, striking the subject.”7New...

Drier but colder week ahead

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:36:51 GMT

After yet another soggy Sunday, drier weather is back in the forecast this week, but not without chilly December air. Temperatures starts seasonably mild on Monday, with a stiff breeze for the afternoon and a slim chance for a spot shower.Conditions look pretty good for holiday decorating outdoors midweek with less wind in the forecast, but you’ll probably need the jacket, hats, and gloves.