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No. 8 Alabama knocks off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 for SEC title. Both teams await postseason fate

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:46 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Alabama is again the top dog in the Southeastern Conference — and perhaps headed to the College Football Playoff — after ending Georgia’s 29-game winning streak with a 27-24 victory over the No. 1 Bulldogs in the Southeastern Conference championship game Saturday.Now, the big question: Is Georgia’s bid for a third straight national title over? Iron Bowl hero Jalen Milroe threw a pair of touchdown passes and No. 8 Alabama’s defense dominated much of the way after giving up a score on Georgia’s opening possession — a compelling playoff statement for a Crimson Tide team that lost at home to Texas early in the season.“A lot of people doubted this team,” said Milroe, who was benched early in the season but has bounced back to become one of college football’s most dynamic players. “I never gave up on this team. That’s the biggest thing.”Alabama (12-1) sorted out its quarterback situation and hasn’t lost since. The victory over Georgia was...

Police in Paris have arrested a man who targeted passersby, killing 1 and injuring 2, official says

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:46 GMT

PARIS (AP) — French police arrested a man who targeted passersby in Paris on Saturday night, killing a German tourist with a knife and injuring two others, France’s interior minister said.Police subdued the man, a 25-year-old French citizen who had spent four years in prison for planning a violent offense. After his arrest, he expressed anguish about Muslims dying, notably in Afghanistan and the Palestinian territories, and claimed that France was an accomplice, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said. The attacker apparently cried “Allahu Akbar” (God is great), Darmanin added.“This person was ready to kill others,” Darmanin told reporters.The anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office confirmed it has opened an investigation. The attacker went after a German couple with a knife, killing the man and used a hammer to injure two others.The attacker, who was not identified by name, left prison after four years in 2020 and was under surveillance and undergoing psychiatric trea...

New Minnesota deer hunting group to hold meetings on wolves

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:46 GMT

A new hunting group has formed in Minnesota and has taken on wolves and wolf management as its first major issue.Hunters For Hunters has scheduled public evening meetings for Dec. 6 in Carlton, Dec. 7 in Aurora, Dec. 8 in Coleraine, Dec. 29 in Detroit Lakes and Jan. 15 in Bagley to discuss predator management.The group calls itself “a watchdog organization dedicated to protecting the rights of hunters, landowners and sportsmen in the State of Minnesota. We are a community of like-minded individuals who believe that hunting and outdoor activities are an important part of our heritage and culture. Our mission is to ensure that future generations can enjoy the same hunting opportunities that we have today.”The group’s website says its goal is “taking back your rights, and forging a better direction that benefits our hunting traditions.”The group says it is starting with the deer and wolf issue in Minnesota but hopes to expand to other states and other issues.A pack of wolves are seen i...

Colorado Mines back in D-II football semifinals after running over Central Washington

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:46 GMT

The Colorado School of Mines football program is two wins from a national championship — again.And this time, the Orediggers had to grind it out.Riding a rushing attack that racked up 255 yards, Mines scored 24 unanswered points in the second half to beat Central Washington, 38-14, at Marv Kay Stadium on Saturday afternoon and claim its third straight regional title.With the win, the Orediggers moved to 13-0 for the first time in program history and locked up a third consecutive NCAA D-II semifinal trip as the No. 1 overall national seed.Next up is Kutztown (12-2), which beat Slippery Rock 28-16 in its regional final, next Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in Golden. The game will be streamed on ESPN+. The other semifinal will pit Harding (13-0) against Lenoir-Rhyne (13-1). Get through that gauntlet, and the Orediggers will win their first national title.Saturday did not produce a vintage John Matocha game through the air (225 yards, one interception on 16-of-25 passing), but the Orediggers mor...

Put a ring on it: Holy Family football pounces on Lutheran in 3A football championship

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:46 GMT

PUEBLO — Once the dust had settled from the blasting winds following Holy Family football’s Class 3A state title-winning effort Saturday afternoon, senior wide receiver Jaxon Grable donned the team’s newly minted banner as a cape, posing for the horde of camera phones in his path.He punched in the No. 2 seeded Tigers’ final touchdown on a 1-yard reception from senior quarterback Rylan Cooney with 8 minutes, 14 seconds left in the game at the CSU-Pueblo ThunderBowl Stadium, and Holy Family defeated No. 5 Lutheran, 33-8, in a contest that was close only for a brief moment.Eight months earlier, he was crowned a state champion in Class 4A basketball when the Tigers defeated Resurrection Christian in the title game. Now, he gets to add to his ring collection.“I feel the same thing,” Grable said. “It’s so exciting. I knew we were going to get it done. We had all prepared so well this year. Since January, we lifted every single day, we sprinted. We complained about the sprints every ...

CU Buffs football: Center Van Wells to transfer, assistant coach Nick Williams leaving program

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:46 GMT

Colorado’s offensive line makeover for 2024 is well underway. And, the Buffaloes have another hole to fill on the coaching staff.On Saturday, sophomore center Van Wells announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal when it opens on Monday.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Oregon State, Washington State, Mountain West agree to 6-game football scheduling arrangement in ’24 College Sports | CU athletic director Rick George excited about Buffs’ future under Deion Sanders College Sports | Sports Illustrated names CU Buffs coach Deion Sanders Sportsperson of the Year College Sports | Kickin’ It with Kiz Podcast: How Deion Sanders’ CU Buffs can win 10 games in 2024? College Sports | Former CU Buffs OC Sean Lewis introduced as San Diego State head coach Also, BuffZone confirmed through multiple sources that edge coach Nick Williams is leaving the program. According to a source, Williams is leaving ...

Marin Catholic ends McClymonds season — and coach’s career — in dramatic NorCal 3-A title game

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:46 GMT

KENTFIELD — A few moments after a desperation pass by McClymonds hit the turf and Marin Catholic celebrated its 35-28 victory in the NorCal 3-A title game Saturday, Michael Peters took a few minutes to stand by himself and reflect upon his 11 years as the Warriors’ head coach.Peters’ career, one that included four state titles and six NorCal championships, did not have a storybook ending. As he thought about his tenure at his alma mater, which began as an assistant coach in 1992, Peters said he was ready to enjoy retirement, but couldn’t help but feel like it could have been delayed by one more week.“It’s over … my career is done,” Peters said, adding after a sigh, “I know we should’ve played better than that.”McClymonds head coach Michael Peters gets emotional after their 35-28 lost to Marin Catholic in their 2023 CIF NorCal 3-A Regional Football Championship game at Marin Catholic High School in Kentfield, Calif., o...

Alameda County DA Pamela Price's office changes course after excluding some journalists from briefings

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:46 GMT

(BCN) -- The Alameda County District Attorney's Office on Saturday reversed course after excluding some journalists from a media briefing this week. The action was roundly criticized by First Amendment advocates as being unconstitutional and inappropriate.The Berkeley Scanner founder Emilie Raguso was not allowed to enter a news conference held Wednesday by District Attorney Pamela Price's office, which cited a requirement for media members to have an official press credential "issued by a bonified [sic] national news network, local news affiliate, or a long-standing independent news journal." Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo files paperwork to run for Congress Raguso, an experienced local journalist, did present official credentials but was nevertheless turned away. The District Attorney's Office claimed that the criteria were part of policies that were "long-standing and predate the election of District Attorney Pamela Price."On Saturday, the District Attorney's Office release...

Tyson scores 22 in Seattle U’s 73-63 victory over Southern Utah

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:46 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Cameron Tyson’s 22 points helped Seattle U defeat Southern Utah 73-63 on Saturday night.Tyson added five rebounds for the Redhawks (5-3). Brandton Chatfield scored 18 points while finishing 9 of 13 from the floor, and added eight rebounds. Alex Schumacher was 3 of 11 shooting and 8 of 10 from the free throw line to finish with 14 points, while adding eight assists and three steals.The Thunderbirds (2-5) were led by Zion Young, who recorded 14 points. Prophet Johnson added 12 points for Southern Utah. Chazz Hutchison also had 11 points and two blocks.NEXT UPSeattle U next plays Saturday against Northwest (WA) at home, and Southern Utah will visit Utah on Tuesday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Towns scores 28, Gobert has season-high 26 and Timberwolves beat Hornets 123-117

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:46 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 points, Rudy Gobert had a season-high 26 and grabbed 12 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves finished strong to beat the Charlotte Hornets 123-117 on Saturday.Charlotte led by four with 4:53 remaining before Towns and Gobert combined to score eight points in a 13-3 surge that put the Timberwolves ahead 115-109 with 2:02 left. Charlotte would get no closer than three the rest of the way.Gobert, who was listed as questionable with a hip injury, hadn’t scored more than 17 points in a game this season.“That’s one of the best games I’ve ever seen from a man who’s questionable,” Towns said. “It’s just amazing to see him play knowing he’s in pain and playing hurt. The way he came out today, I give a huge shout out to him.”Minnesota improved the best record in the Western Conference to 15-4. Naz Reid scored 23 points and Mike Conley finished with 14 points and 10 assists.The Timberwolves scored the game’s first 10 points and led by 12 ...