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Still No. 1: Serra shuts out De La Salle on an emotional day for both programs

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:51:51 GMT

SAN MATEO — Serra left no doubt.There was no need for a dramatic comeback, no need to sweat out the final minutes of another Northern California heavyweight matchup against De La Salle.Serra had two defining moments in what became a 28-0 victory on Saturday over the storied opponent from Concord: A 99-yard touchdown drive in the final minutes of the opening half that broke a scoreless tie and a relentless defense that kept pounding and pounding until it became the first team since Clovis West in 2005 to shut out De La Salle.It was DLS’s worst shutout loss since Salesian beat the Spartans 32-0 in 1979.When Saturday’s game ended, Serra had completed a sweep of its closest pursuers in NorCal’s hierarchy, De La Salle and Folsom, for the second year in a row.But unlike a week ago, when the Padres started fast but didn’t play a complete game against Folsom, the San Mateo powerhouse felt much better about its performance Saturday.“Of course, the signatur...

Lipcius, Cabrera and Olson power the Tigers to a 10-0 rout of the White Sox

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:51:51 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Andre Lipcius’ first hit in the major leagues was a two-run homer in a four-run first inning, Miguel Cabrera had four hits and three RBIs and rookie Reese Olson pitched seven scoreless innings as the Detroit Tigers routed the Chicago White Sox 10-0 on Saturday night.Spencer Torkelson went 3 for 4 with a pair of doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored. Kerry Carpenter and Akil Baddoo added three hits apiece as Detroit pounded out 18 total hits in its third straight win.Olson (3-6) struck out one and allowed just four singles to listless Chicago in his longest of 15 starts this season. The 24-year-old right-hander didn’t allow a walk before Miguel Diaz came on in relief to start the eighth inning. Alex Faedo tossed a 1-2-3 ninth to complete the four-hitter.The White Sox dropped their second straight after chairman Jerry Reinsdorf promoted Chris Getz to general manager on Thursday. Getz took over after after GM Rick Hahn and executive vice president Ken William...

Thompson throws five TD passes for Florida Atlantic in reunion with coach Tom Herman

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:51:51 GMT

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Nebraska transfer Casey Thompson threw five touchdown passes, one of them a 72-yard hookup with Tony Johnson, and Florida Atlantic routed Monmouth 42-20 on Saturday night to usher in the Tom Herman era.Thompson, who also played at Texas, where Herman was his coach, completed 20 of 25 passes for 280 yards. His five TD passes match the school record.Johnson caught two touchdown passes, the highlight being when he caught a ball over the middle, broke a couple of tackles and outraced the defense to the end zone for the 72-yard touchdown. Ja’Quan Burton also had two touchdown catches. FAU, which is joining the American Athletic Conference this season, got the job done on the ground as well, with Larry McCammon rushing for 125 yards and a touchdown. The Owls finished with 213 yards rushing and 493 yards of total offense.Marquez McCray, a graduate transfer from Sacred Heart, threw for 249 yards and two touchdowns for Monmouth. Ryan Moran had 13 tackles, nine s...

NHRA U.S. Nationals Qualifying

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:51:51 GMT

SaturdayAt Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway ParkIndianapolisThird RoundTop Fuel 1. Steve Torrence, 3.708 seconds, 329.42 mph; 2. Brittany Force, 3.709, 333.25; 3. Justin Ashley, 3.714, 334.73; 4. Doug Kalitta, 3.717, 328.54; 5. Mike Salinas, 3.721, 335.32; 6. Leah Pruett, 3.730, 331.69; 7. T.J. Zizzo, 3.736, 330.07; 8. Josh Hart, 3.744, 323.89; 9. Shawn Langdon, 3.750, 321.73; 10. Austin Prock, 3.781, 326.08; 11. Tony Schumacher, 3.784, 326.79; 12. Spencer Massey, 3.795, 323.04; 13. Doug Foley, 3.803, 316.75; 14. Will Smith, 3.822, 312.78; 15. Antron Brown, 3.856, 321.50; 16. Lex Joon, 3.858, 311.27. Not Qualified: 17. Buddy Hull, 3.863, 314.39; 18. Dan Mercier, 3.878, 310.41; 19. Clay Millican, 4.589, 171.62.Funny Car 1. Robert Hight, Chevy Camaro, 3.853, 329.67; 2. Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 3.864, 324.90; 3. Alexis DeJoria, Toyota GR Supra, 3.888, 331.77; 4. Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 3.912, 323.19; 5. Ron Capps, GR Supra, 3.917, 328.22; 6. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 3.931, 304.25; ...

Beck throws and runs for TDs to launch new era as No. 1 Georgia rolls past UT-Martin 48-7

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:51:51 GMT

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Carson Beck overcame a sluggish first half to throw a 54-yard touchdown pass to Mekhi Mews and No. 1 Georgia, the two-time defending national champion, leaned on its defense to overwhelm Tennessee-Martin 48-7 on Saturday night.Georgia (1-0) showed it must make progress on offense if it can realize its dream of becoming the first team to win three straight national championships in The Associated Press poll era. The Bulldogs were outgained in the opening quarter and led only 17-0 at halftime against the Football Championship Subdivision Skyhawks (0-1).Beck, placed in the difficult position of following Stetson Bennett’s back-to-back championship seasons at quarterback, gained momentum in the second half. He threw a short completion to his left to Mews, who cut back to the middle of the field, dodged a would-be tackler and used his speed for his first career scoring catch.It was the longest career completion for Beck, a junior who beat out Brock Vandagriff for...

Colorado State Patrol on high alert for DUIs over Labor Day weekend

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:51:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Thousands of drivers will be on the roads this Labor Day weekend and Colorado State Patrol said troopers will be out in full force for those who get behind the wheel impaired.Cases related to driving while drunk increased by six percent since 2021 and three holidays are tied for first place last year as the deadliest: St. Patrick's Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. Plane crashes on golf course in Douglas County Sgt. Troy Kessler with Colorado State Patrol said the numbers speak for themselves."Impaired driving tends to be one of the top causal factors for fatal and injury crashes, historically it’s been roughly around 30 percent of all fatal crashes are related to an impaired driver,” Kessler said.But CSP is prepared, with more troopers on patrol and ready to crack down on these drivers."CDOT actually has a grant that gets put out that Colorado State Patrol and I’m sure other agencies partake in that grant and we put more officers on the road on overtime shifts t...

Man dies in motorcycle crash in Lakewood

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:51:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A motorcyclist died in a crash in Lakewood Saturday evening.According to the Lakewood Police Department, it happened around 8:05 p.m. at the intersection of Sheridan Boulevard and Mexico Avenue. Colorado State Patrol on high alert for DUIs over Labor Day weekend A motorcyclist was traveling south when a vehicle going north made a left turn in front of the motorcycle, LPD said. The motorcyclist hit the side of the turning vehicle, and LPD said he was pronounced dead at the scene.The driver of the other vehicle stayed on scene, LPD said there was no suspicion of DUI.Sheridan Boulevard was closed in both directions pending investigation.

Three-year-cruise becomes ‘the cruise that never ends’

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:51:51 GMT

(CNN) — If the idea of spending three years on a cruise ship made you claustrophobic, it’s time to look away now.Life at Sea Cruises – which is due to depart in November for a three-year round-the-world cruise – reckons that people are so enthused by the idea of sailing around the world nonstop, that they’re going to continue the journey indefinitely, making it “the cruise that never ends.”The idea came about after the firm fielded inquiries from potential customers who were thrilled by the idea of the cruise, but couldn’t make the start date, Kendra Holmes, CEO of Miray Cruises – which owns and operates Life at Sea – told CNN.Individuals will still have to sign up for three years – but now they can start at any point in the itinerary, making it a rolling three-year cruise, rather than a set one.Not that latecomers will get a rehash of what they missed. To appeal to customers who want to stay on, the itinerary will continue to new destinations, rather than returning t...

Kristen Bell helps Boynton Beach schoolteacher’s project to add comfortable seating to classroom library

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:51:51 GMT

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) — A Boynton Beach teacher became starstruck after his project to revamp his classroom library was featured by a film and TV star on her Instagram page.It’s a moment that fifth grade teacher Kenny Duane never saw coming.“I cannot believe I am actually being broadcast on her Instagram page,” he said. “Her” in this case is “Veronica Mars” and “Frozen” star Kristen Bell.“Back-to-school time, and I am so grateful to each and every educator who teaches my kid complex math and also encourages them not to pick their nose in public situations,” Bell said in an Instagram Reel.Bell shone a spotlight on Duane’s fundraiser to buy comfortable seating for his classroom library on her Instagram page, which has more than 15 million followers.“I was quite shocked, to be honest with you,” said Duane.“Mr. Duane’s classroom library seating project. He’s a fifth grade tea...

Orioles explode out of slump with 6-run inning to back ace Kyle Bradish in 7-3 win over Diamondbacks

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:51:51 GMT

After Friday night’s loss, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was displeased with the quality of his hitters’ plate appearances against the Arizona Diamondbacks.“We haven’t been swinging the bat very well,” Hyde said. “We’ve got to do a lot more offensively.”Through three innings Saturday, not much had changed. Baltimore’s offense managed just two hits and no runs with four strikeouts and had scored only two runs in its past 18 innings.That slump ended the next inning.Seven straight Orioles recorded hits in the fourth inning to turn a two-run deficit into a four-run lead and propel Baltimore to a 7-3 victory. The six-run inning was more than enough for ace Kyle Bradish and his bullpen, which combined to hold the Diamondbacks to three runs on five hits.With one out in the fourth, Ryan O’Hearn started the rally with a 100.5 mph single to center field — the first of six batted balls hit harder than 99 mph, according to Statcas...