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College Football Corner: Terps and Dukes emerge unscathed after another wild weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:50 GMT

Maryland tight end Corey Dyches (2) leaps with the ball between Virginia cornerback Dre Walker (6) and linebacker James Jackson during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)(AP/Nick Wass) Maryland tight end Corey Dyches (2) leaps with the ball between Virginia cornerback Dre Walker (6) and linebacker James Jackson during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)(AP/Nick Wass) Dave Preston is an AP Top 25 voter. See his latest rankings online here.I have long maintained that September, and the appendix-like “week zero” in August, is college football’s...

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook endures the home boos and keeps the Tigers on an unbeaten roll

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:50 GMT

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri quarterback Brady Cook spent most of last season playing through a shoulder injury so severe it required offseason surgery. Yet because he never whimpered or complained, few outside the program even knew what he had to endure.All most people saw was Cook’s play fall short far too often.So over time, the kid from St. Louis — the one who grew up dreaming of playing for the Tigers — became the whipping boy of fans pining for their program to return to prominence. Every mistake made was magnified, every failure of the team foisted upon him, and the drum beat for coach Eli Drinkwitz to turn to highly touted recruit Sam Horn grew.At one point Saturday, before playing No. 15 Kansas State, some in a sea of yellow even booed their starting quarterback.Cook answered them with the best performance of his career.Despite spraining his knee late in the first half, Cook shredded the Wildcats’ secondary, throwing for 356 yards and two scores. And in the fin...

Teen dies after vehicle crashes through several yards in Lakewood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A 17-year-old died in a crash shortly after midnight Sunday in Lakewood, according to police.The crash happened in the area of South Jellison Court and West Kentucky Drive.The Lakewood Police Department said a vehicle went through several fences and yards before hitting the side of a house.No one was inside the home at the time of the crash.Police said the driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.Investigators did not believe anyone else was in the vehicle when the crash happened, and no other injuries were reported.LPD said the crash was under investigation.

Colorado star Travis Hunter taken to hospital during game after late hit vs CSU

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:50 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The University of Colorado rallied for the win over Colorado State on Saturday night but lost two-way star Travis Hunter when he was taken to a hospital for an evaluation during the third quarter at Folsom Field.The school didn't immediately announce the reason Hunter was ruled out and transported to a hospital, but he absorbed an illegal hit to his midsection in the second quarter on an incompletion at the Colorado sideline. Denver Broncos face Washington Commanders: TV channel, time, what to know Coach Deion Sanders had no update after the game other than to say, the “first thing I heard is he's going to be out a few weeks.”Hunter had played almost every snap for the Buffs this season, playing wide receiver on offense and cornerback on defense.“The bad thing about losing Travis,” said defensive back Shilo Sanders, “it's like you're losing two players at once.”The Rams were whistled for two fouls on the play when Hunter got hit. Safety Henry Blackburn was fl...

Top 25 songs in Denver on Shazam this week: Sept. 15, 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:50 GMT

Hip-hop and R&B music are powerful forces, even within the vast tapestry of America's musical genres. The catchy hooks and emotionally charged lyrics have woven seamlessly into the U.S. cultural narrative, encapsulating moments that resonate with millions. The current charts, showcasing popular tracks such as Doja Cat's "Paint the Town Red" and Luke Combs' rendition of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" are either squarely in the category or borrow from the genre, featuring smooth intros that ease listeners into the groove.The nation has always had a rich musical history, with diverse beats marking different eras. But there are certain tracks and moments, like Billie Eilish's stirring "What Was I Made For?" from "Barbie" that become indelibly etched in the collective consciousness. But not every listener can keep track of every hit, so the question often arises: "What's that song?" It could very well be "Bipolar," a heartfelt song of lost loves by Peso Pluma, Jasiel Nuñez, and Junior H....

2 hospitalized after driver hits motor scooter in Miami in apparent hit-and-run

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:50 GMT

Police are searching for the driver who, they said, struck a motor scooter overnight in Miami in what they described as an apparent hit-and-run, sending a man and a woman to the hospital.City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash along the 2200 block of Southwest Eighth Street, just after 3:45 a.m., Sunday.First responders arrived to find the injured victims. Officials said they were thrown from the scooter on impact,Paramedics transported both patients to Ryder Trauma Center in serious condition.Detectives are attempting to determine the circumstances surrounding this crash and the driver involved. If you have any information on this incident that could help police, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Gators upset No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 for 10th straight victory at home in series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:50 GMT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Billy Napier navigated a sea of family, friends and fans waiting to congratulate him on his most significant victory as Florida’s head coach. He shook hands, doled out hugs and even posed for pictures.He was in no hurry to get through the adulation, either.“We’ll celebrate tonight, I promise you,” Napier said.Trevor Etienne ran for a career-high 172 yards and a touchdown, Montrell Johnson scored twice and Florida upset No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 on Saturday night to extend the Volunteers’ losing streak in Gainesville to 10.The victory was the first in a rivalry for Napier, who last year became the first coach in school history to lose to Tennessee, LSU, Georgia and Florida State in the same season. Getting that initial one under his belt should quell outside noise about Napier’s long-term viability with the Gators (2-1, 1-0 Southeastern Conference).“It validates your plan, what you’re selling to a degree,” Napier said. “That...

Sweet 16: BC High hopes to solidify return to prominence

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:50 GMT

BC High coach Ed Mantie is hoping the third time’s a charm again.After back-to-back sub.-500 seasons to start his coaching career at BC High, Mantie and the Eagles are flying high thus far. An impressive 44-7 win at Reading following a solid 28-21 win over LaSalle (RI) has given the folks on Morrissey Boulevard reason for optimism.“I wouldn’t say we are surprised, but the start certainly validates what we are trying to do here,” said Mantie. “It’s tough to change things, you have to try and get the kids to buy into the new culture. It does seem like the third year is the sweet spot, the kids have a deeper understanding for our system and they are seeing success.”Despite a slow start to the Mantie regime, he refused to let the mounting losses weigh too heavily on him. He felt the Eagles were making small strides and that began to manifest itself over the second half of the 2022 season when they went 4-2 after an 0-5 start.“I never got discouraged, I knew it was goin...

Armed man impersonating officer arrested at Kennedy event

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:50 GMT

LOS ANGELES — A man was arrested at a Robert F. Kennedy Jr. campaign event in Los Angeles on Friday after he allegedly impersonated a U.S. Marshal while carrying a loaded gun, police said.The event took place at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in the 4400 block of West 8th Street, where Kennedy was giving a speech to mark Hispanic Heritage Month by discussing the need for “a comprehensive policy to secure the border and ease immigration pressure,” according to a news release.Police received a radio call at about 4:30 p.m. reporting a man with a loaded gun, a shoulder holster and a badge that stated he was a U.S. Marshal, said J Chavez, public information officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. The onsite security team did not recognize the man as being part of the detail, he said. The man did not brandish a gun or threaten anyone, Chavez added.Kennedy wrote on X that the man had identified himself as a member of Kennedy’s security detail and attempted to approac...

Orioles clinch playoff berth for first time since 2016

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:50 GMT

The Orioles have spent much of Brandon Hyde’s tenure being looked down upon. They’ve spent almost six months craning their necks upward.Sunday, the Orioles clinched their first playoff berth since 2016, the culmination of a rebuilding process that fully launched in the winter of 2018 when Mike Elias was brought in as executive vice president and general manager and hired Hyde as manager to steward a club designed to struggle.They inherited the worst team in the majors, an organization with bad contracts and bad infrastructure. In each of Hyde’s first three years, Baltimore finished with one of baseball’s five worst records, twice losing at least 108 games as his lineups and pitching staffs were littered with overmatched players.The tide unexpectedly began to turn in 2022, when a team projected for another year as a bottom-feeder instead finished as the best team in the American League to miss the playoffs. With the Texas Rangers’ loss Sunday, the Oriol...