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New coaches square off as Wisconsin chases 17th straight victory over Purdue

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:06 GMT

Wisconsin (2-1, 0-0 Big Ten) at Purdue (1-2, 0-0), Friday, 7 p.m. ET (FS1)Line: Wisconsin by 5 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Wisconsin leads 52-29-8.WHAT’S AT STAKE?This game will be the first head-to-head matchup between new Big Ten coaches. Luke Fickell wants to put his stamp on a Badgers program that’s reached 21 straight bowl games, owns four West Division crowns and has more conference wins (54) than any team aside from Ohio State since 2014. Ryan Walters leads the defending West champs but needs to turn around an 0-2 home record to get the Boilermakers back on track.KEY MATCHUPWisconsin’s ground game vs. Purdue’s run defense. Fickell has brought his version of the “Air Raid” to Madison, but, so far, it doesn’t seem much has changed. RBs Chez Mellusi and Braelon Allen have a combined 523 yards and eight TDs through three games. Add QB Tanner Mordecai’s two TD runs and the Badgers have a league best 10 TDs on the ground. The Bo...

No longer in top 10, Alabama hosts Ole Miss in an SEC West showdown between two ranked foes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:06 GMT

Lane Kiffin was offensive coordinator the last time Alabama lost in September.The Crimson Tide fell to Mississippi in the third game of 2015 and didn’t lose again en route to a national championship. Now, Kiffin is on the other side taking the 15th-ranked Rebels to Tuscaloosa to face No. 13 Alabama, which is looking to produce a glimmer of hope that another national title run is still a reasonable goal.“In my three years there, we lost only one time at home and that was to Ole Miss,” said Kiffin, who was the Tide’s OC from 2014-16. “Sometimes that can kind of humble the team, can reset things. You see that often. People have a loss early, people start discounting them and all of the sudden they start playing better and they fix the issues.”It’s what happened in 2015 after a 43-37 loss to the Rebels. This time, Alabama is outside the AP top 10 for the first time since that loss resulted in a two-week absence.Then, the Tide also had a lingering quarterback question, but Jake Cok...

Armstrong, Wolfpack head to Scott Stadium for Friday night battle with winless Virginia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:06 GMT

North Carolina State (2-1, 0-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) at Virginia (0-3, 0-0), Friday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)Line: N.C. State by 9 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: N.C. State leads 36-22-1.WHAT’S AT STAKE?The Wolfpack got their new offense untracked last week in a 45-7 victory against VMI as they gained 498 yards while also scoring on an interception return and a kickoff return. Virginia started fast against Maryland, scoring the first 14 points behind freshman QB Anthony Colandrea, then went cold as the Terrapins scored the game’s last 42 points.KEY MATCHUPN.C. State QB Brennan Armstrong against his former program. Armstrong put up big numbers in five seasons at Virginia, setting 15 program records, including passing attempts (1,131), passing yards (9,034), passing TDs (58) and total offense (10,301). He transferred to North Carolina State after struggling last year in Tony Elliott’s new system, and now he’s reunited with Robert Anae — the coord...

Grains mostly lower, Livestock mixed.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:06 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were mostly lower Thursday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Sep. was off 1.50 cents at $5.85 a bushel; Sep. corn was up 1.75 cents at $4.79 a bushel; Dec. oats fell 4.50 cents at $4.27 a bushel; while Nov. soybeans lost 9.25 cents at $13.0175 a bushel.Beef was mixed and pork was lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.Oct. live cattle was up .07 cent at $1.8557 a pound; Sep. feeder cattle was off .42 cent at $2.5320 a pound; Oct. lean hogs fell .43 cent at $.8392 a pound.Source

Mount Democrat purchased from private landowner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:06 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado's famed 14ers are on the "path to permanent protection" with the recent purchase of Mount Democrat by a nonprofit.The Conservation Fund purchased Mount Democrat from a private landowner, according to a press release. This means you no longer need a liability waiver to hike to the summit, which is one of the changes proposed by the previous owner. A study shows that fewer are hiking Colorado fourteeners Access to many privately owned 14ers was closed after a bill protecting landowners against liability failed in March. Since then, a few 14ers reopened under certain conditions, including Mount Lincoln and Mount Democrat. Previous landowner John Reiber allowed access with a liability waiver. With The Conservation Fund purchasing some of the land from Reiber, the liability waiver is no longer needed to summit Mount Democrat. While private lands like Mount Lincoln still need a liability waiver, many other 14ers are still closed, including the summit of Mount Br...

Poor second halves after fast starts have doomed Broncos' offense during 0-2 start

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:06 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Russell Wilson figures there's a simple solution to the Denver Broncos' Jekyll & Hyde offense that has contributed to an 0-2 start under new coach Sean Payton.“I think we just have to play cleaner in the third quarter,” Wilson said Wednesday.The Broncos' first- and second-half splits through two weeks are both perplexing and perilous for a team trying to snap a seven-year playoff drought. CU Buffs fans are giving the Broncos a run for their money In home losses to the Raiders and Commanders, the Broncos have scored a whopping 4.38 points per possession before halftime but just 1.67 points per drive afterward.Even more night and day are Wilson's numbers: In the first half, he's completed 23 of 27 passes (85%) for 177 yards with two touchdowns, no interceptions and two sacks. In the second half, he has completed 18 of 32 passes (56%) for 308 yards with one touchdown ( a 50-yard Hail Mary on Sunday ), one interception and seven sac...

Where to watch CU Buffs games in Boulder: Bars, breweries and pubs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:06 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The No. 19 University of Colorado Buffaloes are gaining popularity this season, even more so than the Denver Broncos.Games are sold out, apparel and merch racks are emptied, viewership records have been broken and more people are betting on the Buffs than any other team. Back to football: CU Buffaloes game schedule and watch parties With the newfound success, you won't want to miss a game. Whether it's an away game or you can't get tickets to a home game, there are ways to watch the game with fellow Buffs fans in Colorado.Best places to watch football in Boulder, according to YelpTwisted Pine Brewing Company, 4.1 starsThe Post Chicken and Beer, 4.1 starsThe West End Tavern, 4.0 starsRayback Collective, 4.0 starsThe Sink, 3.8 starsDark Horse, 3.7 starsPearl Street Pub and Cellar, 3.6 starsBoulder Social, 3.5 starsOutback Saloon, 3,2 stars The Sink celebrates 100 years as excitement builds over Buffs football CU Buffs official watch partiesLouisville: DJ’s Watering...

South Florida astronaut who spent 1 year in orbit set to return to Earth

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:06 GMT

FLORIDA. (WSVN)- A U.S astronaut is marking an out of this world record as he gets ready to return to Earth. The South Florida native has spent one full year in orbit.A few weeks before NASA astronaut Frank Rubio launched to the International Space Station with two cosmonauts on a Russian Soyuz Rocket, he spoke about the geopolitical tensions that he’d be leaving behind on earth.Rubio was asked if he had second thoughts about flying on the Russian aircraft since the country is in the middle of a conflict with Ukriane.“You know, again not really because I trust my crew wholeheartedly,” Rubio said. “If anything, right, there’s a little bit of nerves about the whole big picture, going to space for the first time and spending six months up there.”But six months quickly turned into a full year after his ride home. The Soyuz spacecraft was struck by a small object in space, which punctured the Soyuz’s radiator and spewed coolant into space.Russia&...

City of Fort Lauderdale falls victim to $1.2 million fraud scheme

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:06 GMT

The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is investigating a financial fraud incident involving the City of Fort Lauderdale and more than $1 million.Authorities revealed on Thursday that the city mistakenly paid $1.2 million, believing it was a legitimate invoice from Moss Construction.The incident occurred last week when the city authorized the payment, thinking it was a genuine bill from Moss Construction. The discovery of the fraud emerged after the payment had been processed.The Fort Lauderdale Police Department, in collaboration with other relevant authorities, is investigating.In response to the incident, city officials have issued a community reminder, urging individuals and organizations to exercise extreme caution when fulfilling payment requests.

Lolita the orca’s ashes arrive in Washington State

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:04:06 GMT

WASHINGTON STATE. (WSVN)- Lolita the orca’s ashes arrived in Washington State on Wednesday. The beloved orca from Miami Seaquarium finally made it home for a traditional water burial in the Pacific northwest.Lolita was captured in 1970 and lived out her life for 53 years at the Miami Seaquarium.She was about 57 when she died Aug. 18.A public ceremony to memorialize her life will be held at a later date.