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Kim handles the wind and chill for 70 to build 5-shot lead on LPGA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:51 GMT

THE COLONY, Texas (AP) — Hyo Joo Kim had a rough start, just like everyone else in windy, cool conditions Saturday in The Ascendant LPGA. She recovered with enough birdies for a 1-under 70, building a five-shot lead going into the final round.Sarah Kemp did her own recovery work with five birdies and an eagle when she drove the green to about 10 feet on the par-4 15th. She had a 69 and was tied for second with Lexi Thompson, who finished strong for a 71.Kim, the No. 7 player in the women’s world ranking, is going for her first LPGA victory of the year. The former major champion has won each of the previous two years.Kim was at 11-under 202 at Old American Golf Club.The course played so difficult early that by the end of the round, only eight players managed to break 70 and the low score was a 68.Thompson would appear to be trending. Not only has she gone four years without winning on the LPGA Tour — she did win a Saudi-sponsored Ladies European Tour event last year in New York...

'She’s dragging a body' witness describes deadly Denver hit-and-run

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:51 GMT

DENVER, (KDVR) -- The Denver Police Department is searching for the driver in a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened Friday night near the intersection of Quebec Street and Yale Avenue. Witness Ashlee Salazar said she was driving home Eastbound on Yale Avenue around 10:30 p.m. when a driver pulled out in front of her from James A. Bible Park. School stabbing of 12-year-old was unprovoked, father says "It was very visible to me that she was dragging something," Salazar said. "And then within seconds, you’re able to tell yeah, that’s a body, that is somebody under there.”Salazar said her boyfriend started laying on the horn, but the driver kept slowly moving forward.“I turned to my boyfriend and said oh my goodness she’s dragging a body,” Salazar said. "At that point, her vehicle was failing her, just given the situation, and she then pulled and stopped on the road.”Salazar said by that point first responders were behind her, so she passed the now-stopped car to get out of their w...

Bruno Mars Tel Aviv concert canceled

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:51 GMT

(CNN) — Bruno Mars’ show scheduled to take place in Tel Aviv, Israel on Saturday night has been canceled, according to concert organizer Live Nation Israel.On the company’s verified Instagram earlier on Saturday, a text post to customers read, “Bruno Mars concert scheduled to take place tonight is cancelled. (sic)”Mars played in Israel for the first time on Wednesday to a crowd of 60,000, with a second show planned for Saturday, according to his tour schedule.Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared his country “at war,” after Palestinian militants from Gaza fired a deadly barrage of rockets and sent gunmen into Israeli territory Saturday morning. In response, Israel launched air strikes on Gaza, and fighting has continued throughout the day.The surprise attack and subsequent fighting marks a major escalation of the long-running conflict between the two sides.Israeli authorities say at least 200 people are dead and more than 1,400 wounded in Israel. Me...

Trey Benson runs for 200 yards, 2 TDs to help No. 5 Florida State beat Virginia Tech 39-17

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:51 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Trey Benson ran for a career-best 200 yards, with touchdown runs of 85 and 62 yards, and No. 5 Florida State beat Virginia Tech 39-17 on Saturday.Benson ran 11 times, averaging 18.2 yards per carry. The junior ran for just 189 yards in the first four games of the season.Florida State (5-0, 3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) is perfect through five games for for the first time since 2015.Jordan Travis completed 18 of 24 passes for 170 yards and two touchdowns, both to Johnny Wilson.Kyron Drones was 14 of 27 for 104 yards and ran 14 times for 80 yards for Virginia Tech (2-4, 1-1). Drones connected with Jaylin Lane six times for 51 yards.Bhayshul Tuten had a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown for the Hokies to cut it 22-17 before the Seminoles scored the final 17 points.TAKEAWAYSVirginia Tech: The Hokies were able to threaten Florida State in the third quarter, but Virginia Tech punted three times, turned it over on downs and fumbled on five second-half possess...

Gators rebound from Kentucky debacle, handles Vanderbilt 38-14 in the Swamp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:51 GMT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Graham Mertz threw three touchdown passes, including two to Arlis Boardingham, and Florida handled Vanderbilt 38-14 on Saturday.The Gators (4-2, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) bounced back from a 33-14 drubbing at Kentucky and avenged a stunning loss at Vanderbilt a year ago.Mertz and Boardingham came up big in the rematch. Mertz, who got knocked to the ground several times and once that forced him to miss two plays, completed 30 of 36 passes for 254 yards before giving way to Max Brown in the fourth. Mertz had scoring throws of 2 and 15 yards to the freshman tight end.Boardingham, who entered the game with six receptions for 51 yards, finished with seven catches for 99 yards and two end-zone celebrations.The Commodores (2-5, 0-3) have dropped five in a row, including three consecutive league games by at least 17 points each.Florida finished with 495 total yards, including 215 rushing. Montrell Johnson led the way with 135 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. ...

Messi on roster but not starting lineup for Inter Miami’s match against Cincinnati

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:51 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi was not in the starting lineup but was listed among Inter Miami’s reserves for its home match against Cincinnati on Saturday night.The seven-time Ballon d’ Or winner, who has missed five of his last six games because of a leg injury, helped lead Miami to the Leagues Cup title over Nashville SC and U.S. Open runner-up finish since signing with the MLS club in July.Miami is 8-0-4 with Messi in the lineup but is 1-2-2 when the Argentine star forward has not played. During Messi’s absence, Miami failed to improve its standing in the Eastern Conference table, diminishing its hopes of earning a playoff berth.Miami began Saturday 14th in the East, five points behind ninth place Montreal for the conference’s last playoff spot with three matches remaining.Messi will join Argentina for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Peru on Oct. 12 and 17 respectively.Miami’s remaining league matches after Saturday will be a home and road set against C...

Trump asks Iowans to help him ‘win big’ in 2024 caucuses to set the tone for the general election

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:51 GMT

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Donald Trump on Saturday called for a show of strength in Iowa, arguing before big audiences that dominating in the Republican presidential caucuses in January would signal to voters around the country his strength in the November election next year.“We have to win big,” Trump told about 2,500 in a downtown Cedar Rapids hotel ballroom on his second of stops, part of a fall push to lock in supporters. “I think we’re in great shape in the primary. But it sets a tone for the general election.”Trump’s afternoon stops in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids were his third and fourth in a little more than two weeks, part of a stepped-up campaign schedule as the opening contest for the 2024 Republican nomination approaches. Late-summer polls of likely GOP caucus attendees showed Trump well ahead of his opponents.Trump, who has drawn big audiences to eastern Iowa events in recent weeks, is expected to return again in mid-October, as Florida Gov...

Sunshine returns Sunday, but it’ll be cooler

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:51 GMT

After the rain pulls out overnight tonight, crisp fall air is back in the forecast Sunday after a mild week. Temperatures will fall into the 40s and 50s overnight, but only recover to the upper 50s and low 60s by afternoon. It’ll also be windy at times with gusts up to 20mph. Sustained winds should be around 7-15mph. The upcoming week also remains cool but seasonable, with lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s all week.

Bo MacCormack, Knights run past Governor’s Academy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:51 GMT

BYFIELD — They always say that when you don’t succeed, try and try again.While things were a struggle for Bo MacCormack and his BB&N teammates early Saturday, the Knights have always remained steadfast in their approach, and it paid off again.The junior halfback racked up 32 carries for 170 yards and three total touchdowns, as BB&N remained perfect on the season with a 43-27 victory over ISL rival Governor’s Academy.“The Governor’s football program is always tough,” said BB&N coach Mike Willey. “They will never quit. They are a great, great program. So, hats off to Jim O’Leary and his team today. I think we challenged our guys to play really tough on both sides of the line. The linebacker spots, the fullbacks, the tight ends … I think those guys played great, and when we needed plays, big plays, the quarterback and the receivers all came up really big.”While this bout ultimately turned into a shootout as time progressed, BB&N (3-0) found itself in a defensive slugfes...

In a bruising defensive battle, St. Paul’s slips past Dexter, 12-9

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:51 GMT

BROOKLINE — With the size, strength, and talent of the Dexter offensive line, St. Paul’s knew that if it held up against the run, the Big Red would have a chance in Saturday’s Evergreen League showdown.Behind a stalwart defensive effort, and some big plays from Teigan Pelletier on both sides of the ball, St. Paul’s earned a tough 12-9 victory over host Dexter.And the Big Red did it in front of a star-studded audience, as Penn State coach James Franklin was in attendance to see Nittany Lions verbal commit Liam Andrews, Dexter’s offensive and defensive star.Dexter falls to 3-1 with the loss, while St. Paul’s improves to 2-1.“Their line’s so big,” St. Paul’s coach Craig Vandersea said. “Being able to just be a team defense, and knowing our D-line had to sacrifice, take on blocks, get them down on the ground so our linebackers could make tackles. We just changed up a little bit of coverage. Our (defensive backs), we didn’...