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Pac-12 rewind: The best of a big weekend, from Colorado’s stunner to Washington’s blowout and everything in between

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:43:04 GMT

A quick-hitting recap of the Week 1 action across the Pac-12. It was all about Colorado …Theme of the week I: Roaring successOregon State dismantled San Jose State on Sunday to complete a perfect weekend for the Pac-12. All 12 teams were victorious, marking just the third undefeated week since 1980 (with a minimum of four games played), according to STATS. The prior two perfect weeks were in 1992 and 2017. The Pac-12 is the only Power Five conference with an unblemished record against non-conference competition. Including USC’s victory in Week 0, the conference is 13-0. Only two games have been decided by single digits.Theme of the week II: Arm strengthThe best collection of Pac-12 quarterbacks in eons delivered on the hype, combining for 37 touchdowns and just five interceptions. (UCLA accounted for three of the interceptions.) Add the Week 0 production from USC’s Caleb Williams, and the Pac-12 totals to date are 41 touchdowns and five picks. Not bad.Theme of the ...

Prince William Co. man charged in shooting, killing of roommate after argument

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:43:04 GMT

A 34-year-old man has been charged with the shooting and killing of his 43-year-old roommate in Dumfries, Virginia, according to Prince William County police.Harry Edwards has been charged with murder and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in the shooting death of his roommate, Derrick Lanell Jordan, PWCPD tweeted.In the release, police said they were called to the scene of a shooting on Friday around 1:41 p.m. in the 17200 block of Richmond Highway. After investigation, they said Jordan and Edwards had been involved in a “verbal altercation” that escalated inside of a vehicle.Edwards then allegedly shot Jordan multiple times, exited the vehicle, then fired the gun again at Jordan, who had been sitting in the driver’s seat, according to police.When police arrived, they provided first aid to Jordan, who was later transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.Edwards fled the area to D.C., where he contacted and turned himself in to D.C. poli...

Colorado 2-way star Travis Hunter living up to his Heisman standards after following Deion Sanders

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:43:04 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Two-way starter Travis Hunter is already living up to all of his self-proclaimed hype, just like the primetime coach that he followed to Colorado.“Travis is him, like the young folks say,” said coach Deion Sanders, a two-way player himself in college and the NFL. “Travis is it.”And he was all over the field for the Buffaloes, making impacts on both sides of the ball while playing 129 snaps in their season-opening 45-42 shocker at 17th-ranked TCU. “I went out there and dominated,” Hunter said. “A lot of people doubting me because I rated myself as the No. 1 Heisman watch list. But people are praising me now, because they know what I can do. They’ve finally seen what I see in my vision and what the coaches’ vision is for me.”In a social media post even before the season, Hunter included “HEISMAN LOADING ….” with a photo of the sophomore in his Colorado uniform.While only the first game of a long season — especially if playing both sides throughout ...

Death investigated at Burning Man while 70,000 festival attendees remain stuck in Nevada desert after rain

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:43:04 GMT

(CNN) — Authorities are investigating a death at the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert as thousands of people remain trapped on site after heavy rains inundated the area and created thick, ankle-deep mud which sticks to campers’ shoes and vehicle tires.Attendees were told to shelter in place in the Black Rock Desert and conserve food, water and fuel after a rainstorm swamped the area, forcing officials to halt any entering or leaving of the festival.“A little over 70,000 people,” remained stranded Saturday, Sgt. Nathan Carmichael, with the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office, told CNN Sunday morning. Some people have left the site by walking out but “most of the RVs are stuck in place,” he said.On Sunday morning, event organizers said roads remained closed as they were “too wet and muddy” and more uncertain weather was likely on the way. While some vehicles were able to leave, others got stuck in the mud, organizers said on the event’s website.“Please d...

Worcester Art Museum to return statue after investigation determines it was likely stolen

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:43:04 GMT

The Worcester Art Museum says a piece of art they had on display is likely stolen and will be returned to its rightful owner.The museum bought the bronze Roman statue titled “Portrait of a Lady” in 1966.After an investigation determined the piece may have been stolen from a Turkish emperor’s large family shrine.The statue is being sent to the Manhattan DA’s Office before it is returned to its country of origin.

Orioles overcome strange 5th inning to beat Diamondbacks, 8-5, and win road series

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:43:04 GMT

Innings like that can sink a team.The Orioles led 4-2 to begin the fifth Sunday, but a questionable call by the umpiring crew sparked a game-tying rally by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Baltimore made sure the ruling didn’t matter, though, scoring four runs in the sixth en route to an 8-5 victory for a series win.Cedric Mullins, Adley Rutschman and Jordan Westburg each delivered RBI hits in the sixth, and the Orioles’ bullpen followed starter Jack Flaherty with 4 1/3 solid innings.In the fifth, Flaherty induced a potential ground ball double play, but the play ended with zero outs still on the scoreboard. Shortstop Gunnar Henderson fielded the ball on the second base side of the bag, ran to tag base runner Geraldo Perdomo and threw the ball to first, but Perdomo avoided the tag and Corbin Carroll was safe at first.Perdomo appeared to run out of the base path on the play, but second base umpire Tom Hanahan ruled he didn’t. The play was reviewed to see if Henderson made ...

3 takeaways from the Chicago White Sox-Detroit Tigers series, including Tim Anderson’s milestone and Michael Kopech’s frustration

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:43:04 GMT

Too many walks led to a short afternoon for Chicago White Sox starter Michael Kopech.The bullpen picked him up Sunday, but the Sox couldn’t keep Spencer Torkelson in check all day. The Detroit Tigers designated hitter gave his team the lead with a solo home run in the seventh against reliever Aaron Bummer, and they held on to beat the Sox 3-2 in front of 22,246 at Guaranteed Rate Field.“Torkelson’s becoming that type of guy where, if you leave one out over the plate, he can hurt you,” Sox manager Pedro Grifol said. “And he did and that ended up being the game-winner.”The Sox were swept in the three-game series and are a season-worst 31 games under .500 (53-84).Here are three takeaways from the series.1. Tim Anderson reached a hitting milestone.Anderson ripped a double to left-center on the first pitch he saw in the bottom of the first Sunday.The hit jump-started a two-run inning. It was also the 1,000th hit of Anderson’s career.“It mea...

Yankees Notebook: Boone talks possible outside review of org following Steinbrenner comments

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:43:04 GMT

HOUSTON — Aaron Boone believes an outside review of the Yankees organization, including the team’s use of analytics, would be a “great thing.”The manager said so on Sunday before the Yankees’ series finale against the Astros. Hal Steinbrenner recently told The Associated Press’ Mark Didtler that such an autopsy could be coming in the offseason.“We’re going to take a very deep dive into everything we’re doing,” Steinbrenner said earlier this week. “We’re looking to bring in possibly an outside company to really take a look at the analytics side of what we do. Baseball operations in general. We’re going to have some very frank conversions with each other. This year was obviously unacceptable.”Despite a sky-high payroll, Steinbrenner’s comments came with the Yankees in last place and below .500, the results of poor roster construction, underachieving veterans and injuries. The club is currently fo...

ASFL Pitching Challenge: Athletes get a shot to fight cancer

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:43:04 GMT

NORTHBOROUGH – Winning isn’t everything to Brigid Gaffny and the North Andover senior proved it on the field.Competing in the fourth annual A Shot For Life Pitchers Challenge, Gaffny placed first in two of the three games to determine the winner and set the pace early on.Gaffney was first in the nine-hole challenge and her first-place finish in the final bowling pin accuracy challenge earned her the top score of four points to easily take home the bronze glove trophy for 2023.Scoring for the Pitching Challenge is like golf with the lowest score from each game combined for the winning score, as Liana Danubio (Norton) placed second with 10 points and Jaleila Aupont (Bishop Fenwick) rounded out the top three slots (13).Sharlotte Stazinski (Walpole), last year’s Pitchers Challenge winner, was amazing again in fourth place with 17 points while Sara Shaff (Nobles & Greenough) and Sarah Brody (Newton Country Day) tied for fifth with 18 apiece.“I came in with the mindset that it’s not a...

ASFL Softball HR Derby: Silva smashes away

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:43:04 GMT

NORTHBOROUGH – The 2023 A Shot For Life Softball Home Run Derby was a different vibe for CEO and founder Mike Slonina, who is known for hosting basketball charity events throughout New England for the past 10-plus years.But regardless of the sport, the results are always rewarding.In the fourth annual ASFL Home Run Derby, Phoenyx Silva of La Salle Academy in Providence took home the engraved bat trophy as the junior outlasted 16 other top competitors from the New England area – with most players heading to or entertaining Division 1 colleges soon – at the New England Baseball Complex.The first round had a shorter fence for bigger total numbers, but the competition gets tough as you move through the three rounds of play and the fence distance moves back as well. First round brings the top eight scorers to the second round.In the second round, it is head-to-head competition with the four winners advancing to the finals to face off against each other. Silva had rounds of 46, 13, and wo...