Home

Kickoff return, blocked punt spark Texas Tech in 49-28 win over Houston

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:41 GMT

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — A penalty didn’t nullify a long kickoff return for Texas Tech this time — or the blocked punt that led to another touchdown.Drae McCray returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, Loic Fouonji blocked a punt for one of his two scores and the Texas Tech defense controlled the second half in a 49-28 victory over Houston on Saturday.The Red Raiders (2-3, 1-1 Big 12) won the first Big 12 meeting of former Southwest Conference foes despite 335 yards passing and four first-half touchdowns from Houston’s Donovan Smith, their former quarterback.Behren Morton threw for two TDs in his first start after Tyler Shough sustained a long-term injury for the third consecutive season with a broken leg in Texas Tech’s league-opening loss at West Virginia last week.In the 20-13 loss to the Mountaineers, McCray had a 59-yard kickoff return nullified by a holding call just before halftime, costing the Red Raiders a chance to score. No such flags this time. “We’re...

Western Michigan gets rolling on offense, defeats Ball State 42-24

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:41 GMT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Treyson Bourguet threw three touchdown passes to Anthony Sambucci, Zahir Abdus-Salaam scored twice on the ground and Western Michigan defeated Ball State 42-24 on Saturday.The Broncos compiled 461 yards on offense and their defense sacked Ball State quarterback Lance Hatcher six times. Western Michigan scored 21 points in the second quarter for a 28-10 halftime lead and coasted to victory in the second half.The second-quarter outburst featured a short touchdown run by Abdus-Salaam, a 12-yard run by Jalen Buckley and a 2-yard TD pass from Bourguet to Sambucci.Despite taking the six sacks, Hatcher completed 26 of 37 passes for 316 yards and had three touchdown passes, including a 57-yarder to Ahmad Edwards. Qian Magwood caught nine passes for 110 yards, including one touchdown for the Cardinals (1-4, 0-1 Mid-American Conference).Bourguet was 24-of-39 passing for 328 yards for the Broncos (2-3, 1-1). There was more than 800 yards of total offense, with Western M...

Blood, Quarles propel Southern to 27-0 victory over UAPB

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:41 GMT

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Harold Blood threw two touchdown passes, Gary Quarles ran for 102 yards and a score and Southern blanked Arkansas-Pine Bluff 27-0 on Saturday.Blood fired a 42-yard scoring strike to Chandler Whitfield on Southern’s first possession and Joshua Griffin followed with a 22-yard field goal as the Jaguars (2-2, 2-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference) led 10-0 after one quarter.Blood teamed up with Augu Pitre III for a 30-yard score and Griffin kicked a 42-yard field goal with 9 seconds left to give Southern a 20-0 lead at the half. Joshua Donald forced a Michael Jamerson fumble on the Golden Lions’ first possession of the second half. Tahj Brown recovered for the Jaguars and Quarles raced 33 yards for a touchdown on the next play to complete the scoring.Blood completed 17 of 19 passes for 215 yards with one interception for the Jaguars. Jalen Moore and Mekhi Hagens combined for 105 yards on 13-of-21 passing for UAPB (1-4, 0-2). Hagens threw a pick.Souther...

Fiscalía de Colombia investiga presunta toma violenta de las instalaciones de la revista Semana

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:41 GMT

(CNN Español) — La Fiscalía General de Colombia anunció que investiga la presunta toma violenta de las instalaciones de la revista Semana en Bogotá realizada por un grupo de representantes indígenas.“El Cuerpo Técnico de Investigación #CTI adelantará las investigaciones del caso para determinar los posibles hechos de vandalismo y hacer la respectiva judicialización”, agregó la Fiscalía a través de su cuenta en la red social X, antes Twitter.La revista Semana publicó en su portal digital un video en el que se muestra cómo un grupo llega a sus instalaciones y rompe la puerta de cristal.Entre las consignas en la manifestación señalaban que los medios tradicionales del país son “corruptos” y solo defienden intereses económicos y no los intereses del pueblo.Por su parte, el Movimiento Indígena Colombiano representado en la Mesa Permanente de Concertación con los Pueblos y Organizaciones Indígenas, MPC, emitió un comunicado que destaca que, si bien defiende el derecho a la protesta,...

Ott and California’s defense step up in 24-21 win over Arizona State

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:41 GMT

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Jaydn Ott rushed for 165 yards and a touchdown, California’s defense made a pivotal interception then forced a turnover on downs to stop Arizona State’s final drive, and the Golden Bears beat the Sun Devils 24-21 on Saturday.Sam Jackson V passed for 130 yards and a touchdown as the Golden Bears (3-2, 1-1 Pac-12) bounced back from last week’s lopsided loss to No. 8 Washington to beat the Sun Devils for the second time in the last five meetings between the conference rivals.“That’s all offensive line, they came out ready to play,” Ott said. “They were getting movement on the first level on to the second level. That opened up the holes and we were able to chunk away 4- or 5-yard runs every time.”Cal’s defense came up big despite allowing 430 yards. The Bears held the Sun Devils to 3 of 15 on third downs and 686 total rushing yards.“Liked the win, that’s what we needed badly,” Cal coach Justin Wilcox said “We just have to learn how to eliminate some of these thin...

Threat of government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan and sends it to Biden

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:41 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a federal government shutdown suddenly lifted late Saturday hours before a midnight deadline as Congress approved a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open and sent the measure to President Joe Biden to become law.The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion, meeting Biden’s full request. The bill funds government until Nov. 17.After chaotic days of turmoil in the House, Speaker Kevin McCarthy abruptly abandoned demands for steep spending cuts from his right flank and instead relied on Democrats to pass the bill, at risk to his own job. The Senate followed with final passage closing a whirlwind day at the Capitol.“This is good news for the American people,” Biden said in a statement. He also said the United States “cannot under any circumstances allow American support for Ukraine to be interrupted" and expected McCarthy "will ...

Denver weather: Extra clouds and breezy overnight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) - Partly cloudy skies linger over the Front Range tonight as a brisk wind out of the south keeps lows mild.Weather tonight: Clouds lingerThe clouds that moved in over the metro area Saturday afternoon will linger overnight. Winds stay brisk out of the south at 10 to 20 mph with mild lows in the upper 50s.Weather tomorrow: Staying breezyBreezy winds stick around on Sunday, out of the south at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph.Skies will be mainly sunny with a few clouds along the Front Range but spotty showers are possible in the high country. Photos show Iron Fire narrowly missing homes in Moffat County Highs are warm and in the middle 80s throughout Sunday afternoon.Looking ahead: Rain and cooler tempsMonday starts off the workweek with mostly sunny skies and mild highs in the low 80s. Shower chances arrive later in the day and could linger overnight. Tuesday could also have a few shower chances with cloudy skies and much cooler highs in the upper 60s. Wednesda...

1 dead, 1 hospitalized after fatal car crash in Margate

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:41 GMT

Road patrol units responded to a single-car motor vehicle crash in Margate that left one person dead. Margate Police Department received alerts overnight on Saturday around 4:44 a.m. about the fatal accident along 3100 N State Road 7.Upon arrival the driver of the vehicle was deceased and the passenger was transported to a nearby trauma center and is currently in critical condition. According to police, the car crashed into a tree and the impact appeared to be on the side of the vehicle. Traffic homicide investigators are currently conducting their investigation; they’ll be making the final determination. The investigation is still ongoing, and if anybody has additional information regarding this crash, they can contact the Margate Police Department.

Firefighters extinguish blaze in Hialeah apartment; no injuries reported

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:41 GMT

Fire rescue teams responded to a Hialeah apartment complex after flames shot out from a residence, Saturday. According to police, firefighters responded to an apartment on West 42nd Street where they immediately worked to extinguish the blaze. Authorities believe the fire started in the kitchen after it was quickly extinguished. Hialeah Fire Rescue posted photos of the incident on its Instagram profile. The caption read, in part:“… The fire was extinguished without incident and firefighters prevented the spread of the fire to neighboring units. The fire began in the kitchen and the cause is currently under investigation.”

USCG rescues man during medical emergency at Dry Tortugas National Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:26:41 GMT

A rescue unfolded on Friday after a man suffered a medical emergency at Dry Tortugas National Park, Friday. According to a Twitter post, the US Coast Guard aircrew from Air Station Clearwater rescued a 57-year-old man after he had a medical emergency. The individual is now in stable condition after being transferred to emergency medical services at Lower Keys Medical Center.