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Walter, Nunn lead No. 20 Baylor over Gardner-Webb 77-62

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:59 GMT

WACO, Texas (AP) — Ja’Kobe Walter scored 14 points, Jayden Nunn added 12 and No. 20 Baylor ran away from Gardner-Webb for a 77-62 win Sunday.In a game that featured 16 lead changes over the first 27 minutes, Baylor (3-0) finally took charge in the second half with a 12-2 run that lasted nearly five minutes. That spurt was highlighted by a RayJ Dennis coast-to-coast layup off an Yves Missi block that gave Baylor a 50-48 lead with 13:07 remaining, and the Bears never trailed again.Baylor won despite not making a 3-point basket (0-for-9) for the first time since a game against Texas Tech in 1990, ending a streak of 1,032 games with at least one. Gardner-Webb didn’t fare much better from beyond the arc, hitting only two of its 17 tries.Missi, a 7-foot freshman making his first career start, dominated the paint defensively by blocking five shots and altering several others. He finished with 11 points and eight rebounds. Missi’s first basket came three seconds into the game, when he won t...

LaDarius Owens goes for 211 on the ground, Texas Southern routs Alcorn State 44-10

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:59 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — LaDarius Owens had 211 yards rushing, Texas Southern erupted for 35 points in the first half, and the Tigers surprised Alcorn State 44-10 on Sunday.Alcorn State needed a win to clinch a share of the SWAC West Division championship, but the Braves fell behind early and could not recover. The Tigers struck first with a 67-yard touchdown pass from Jace Wilson to Trenton Leary with 10 minutes left in the first quarter. Leary added his first of three touchdowns — a 10-yard run — and the Tigers were up by 14 looking for just their second conference win of the season.In the second quarter, Leary took a turn throwing a pass and connected with C’ing Blanton for a 15-yard touchdown, Jacorey Howard and Owens both scored on the ground and Texas Southern led 35-7 at halftime.Wilson completed 17 of 23 passes for 288 yards and Leary caught six passes for 137 yards. The Tigers (3-7, 2-5 SWAC) had 499 yards of total offense.Aaron Allen was 19-of-40 passing for 259 yards for Alco...

Hidalgo, Citron power No. 10 Notre Dame over NJIT, 104-57

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:59 GMT

NEWARK, N.J, (AP) — Playing in front of her family and former high school basketball team, Notre Dame freshman guard Hannah Hidalgo scored 26 points and tied the school record for steals with 12 as the No. 10 Irish routed NJIT 104-57 on Sunday.It marked the second straight outstanding game for Hidalgo, the 2023 Gatorade New Jersey Player of the Year. She scored 31 points in a 100-71 season-opening loss to No. 6 South Carolina on Nov. 6. It was the most points ever scored by an Irish freshman — male or female — in their Notre Dame debut. “I was excited to come home,” said Hidalgo, who went to Paul VI High School in Haddonfield, a suburb of Philadelphia. “It was great to see the support I have.”Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey has given Hidalgo the keys to running the Irish offense in the absence of All-American guard Olivia Miles, who remains out with a knee injury she suffered last February. According to Ivey, Miles has not begun practicing and there is no timetable on her return.In the ...

Steelers defense takes another major hit with loss of LB Kwon Alexander to “serious” leg injury

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:59 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to find a way forward without Kwon Alexander. The veteran inside linebacker’s season is likely over with what coach Mike Tomlin called a “serious” left leg injury sustained in the first quarter of a 23-19 win over Green Bay.Alexander, who had thrived in Pittsburgh after signing a one-year deal with the Steelers in July, was dropping into coverage when he fell to the ground. He was able to walk off the field under his own power but was quickly taken to the locker room for testing and ruled out.Tomlin said Alexander was being evaluated but added that it was “not promising.”The nine-year veteran had meshed quickly with Cole Holcomb and Elandon Roberts, the three becoming essentially interchangeable while splitting snaps relatively evenly. Holcomb’s season ended last week when he sustained a knee injury in a win over Tennessee. Alexander will now join Holcomb on injured reserve, meaning two of Pittsburgh’s top five ta...

St. Thomas beats North Central (MN) 100-54

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:59 GMT

SAINT PAUL, Minn (AP) — Carter Bjerke scored 14 points as St. Thomas beat North Central (MN) 100-54 on Sunday night.Bjerke was 4 of 9 shooting (4 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Tommies (2-1). Kendall Blue scored 13 points, going 5 of 6 (3 for 4 from 3-point range). Raheem Anthony shot 4 for 5, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.Tyler VanEtten finished with seven points for the Rams (0-1). Braden Barger added seven points for North Central (MN). Carrington McNeal also had six points.NEXT UPSt. Thomas hosts Cal Poly in its next matchup on Friday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Local mothers gather winter supplies to help refugees, migrants

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Hundreds of mothers in the Denver area jumped in to help donate thousands of items to refugees and migrants in the city on Sunday. “This is a group of moms who don’t want to see kids sleeping out on the street with nothing," Andrea Ryall, one of the organizers said. Immigration court backlog could delay cases for migrants arriving in Denver Ryall said she and her kids went last Saturday to hand out bananas to the refugees and migrants who have been bused into Denver. She said that is when she realized how much of a need there is. “They are being bussed in daily, like yesterday I saw a little girl in a Tinkerbell costume, no shoes," Ryall said. "Is she ok? Is she here? I have no idea." Ryall took to Facebook and in a matter of a few days, she had hundreds of other local moms jump on board to help. They were able to collect thousands of donations of winter clothing, shoes, food and medicine to be distributed on Sunday. "They can fill up a suitcase with what they ne...

Search underway for 15-year-old girl reported missing from Hollywood

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:59 GMT

Police seek the public’s help on their search for a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing from Hollywood.According to Hollywood Police, Kayla Syvain was last seen along the 7400 block of Polk Street, at around 3 p.m., Sunday.Investigators have not provided a physical description of the teen but did issue a picture of her.Officials urge anyone with information on Syvain’s whereabouts to contact Hollywood Police at 954-764-4357.

Gradual warming trend

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:59 GMT

After a chilly but dry weekend, a warming trend is in the forecast which will include some 60 degree weather by the end of the week. Monday starts cold with temps in the 20s for most, only warming up into the mid to upper 40s by afternoon.Temperatures climb close to 50 on Tuesday, 50 on Wednesday, then near 60 by Thursday.Although most of the week is also dry, there is a chance for a few showers Monday night and early Tuesday. A better chance for rain arrives with a front Friday night.

Talks Andover educators’ strike continue Sunday

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:59 GMT

Andover educators and the town’s School Committee continued marathon negotiations through the weekend, blowing past an 8 p.m. deadline Sunday night and leaving open the possibility of another day of canceled classes Monday.“They came back with the same exact offer, and they said we’re closing the schools at eight o’clock,” said Andover Education Association (AEA) President Matthew Bach at a 6 p.m. press conference Sunday. “They have decided to close the schools.”The town said it would announce a decision on whether or not school would be cancelled Monday, but sides sailed past the 8 p.m. deadline without any decision.Andover educators voted to authorize a strike Thursday following nine months of failed contract negotiations. Teachers took to the picket lines Friday, and classes were canceled for 5,500 public school students.The union announced negotiations had stalled at 6 p.m. Sunday.Through negotiations, Andover educators have cited priori...

Los Angeles man charged in connection with dismembered body

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:59 GMT

LOS ANGELES — Police have arrested a Los Angeles man in connection with the discovery of the torso of a dismembered female body and the disappearance of his wife and her live-in parents.The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed Saturday the arrest of 35-year-old Samuel Haskell. He has been jailed on suspicion of murder while police attempt to identify the torso, which was found within a bag in a dumpster on Wednesday.The arrest was supported by evidence from a search of Haskell’s home in the Tarzana area where he lived with his wife, in-laws and three children, police said. Haskell’s 37-year-old wife, Mei Li Haskell, has gone missing along with her parents. The children have been located and are being cared for by relatives, police said.Police did not know if Haskell had an attorney who could speak on his behalf, and there were no court files immediately available online to indicate if he had hired an attorney or been assigned a public defender. Family members could no...