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Bueckers returns home, leads UConn past Gophers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:44:18 GMT

It was destined to be known as The Paige Bueckers Game long before the Hopkins native and her Connecticut Huskies tipped off against the Gophers on Sunday at Williams Arena. But by the time it was over, and No. 8 Connecticut pulled away for a 62-44 victory, it actually turned out to be a fan appreciation day.Bueckers, UConn coach Gino Auriemma and Gophers coach Dawn Plitzuweit all saluted the announced crowd of 10,869 that came out to welcome a returning star and to watch one of the storied programs in women’s college basketball up close, but also to support the Gophers.As Plitzuweit pointed out, “There was a lot of maroon and gold in that room.”The turnout meant so much to the Gophers’ first-year coach that she grabbed a microphone after the final buzzer, thanked everyone for coming and invited them back.The announced crowd ranks 20th all time in Gophers women’s history. It was their largest crowd since January 1, 2007, when the Gophers drew 11,121 in a win over Wisconsin.The impet...

Pro-Israel rally held in St. Charles Sunday

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:44:18 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- Several St. Louis area groups continue to rally over the Israel-Hamas war. This afternoon, a pro-Israel rally was held for victims of anti-Semitism at Frontier Park on South Riverside Drive. Those attending the rally displayed pictures of those missing and presumed taken by Hamas in the October 7th attack on Israel. Chants were led for the return of the hostages.

Colorado Democrats’ property tax plan nears finish line as first bills head to Gov. Jared Polis

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:44:18 GMT

Colorado legislators marched toward passing Democrats’ priority property tax relief bill on the special session’s penultimate day Sunday, alongside a slate of economic aid for lower-income Coloradans.Two bills are already headed to Gov. Jared Polis to sign into law, while another five — including Democrats’ short-term property tax fix — are awaiting critical votes in the House and Senate in the next 24 hours. All are Democrat-led and represent an attempt to turn Proposition HH’s failure into a broader balm to housing and cost issues plaguing homeowners and renters alike.“We don’t have to choose,” Sen. Jeff Bridges, a Greenwood Village Democrat, said on the Senate floor Sunday afternoon. “We have a chance to do both. We can help homeowners who are struggling with a dramatic increase in property taxes, and we can help renters who are struggling with a dramatic increase in the rent they’re paying.”Republicans, meanwhile, have roundly criticized their Democratic ...

Ja’Quan McMillian continues turnover binge, becomes first Bronco to recover fumbles in back-to-back games since Von Miller in 2015

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:44:18 GMT

All Ja’Quan McMillian’s done the last several weeks for Denver’s defense is make big plays.The second-year man has turned the nickel spot from a weakness into a strength for the Broncos and he made a splash again on Minnesota’s first drive of the night Sunday.McMillian plucked a loose ball out of the air after safety Kareem Jackson forced a fumble on a Josh Dobbs run on the Vikings’ third play of the night.It’s the second straight game in which McMillian’s recovered a fumble on the opponents’ first series. He stripped Buffalo running back James Cook on the first play last Monday and recovered it himself.The handy work Sunday night made him the first Denver player since Von Miller in 2015 to recover fumbles in back-to-back games. That’s to go along with an interception and five tackles for loss in the past five games.Skinner up. Denver rookie safety JL Skinner made the gameday roster for the first time in his career Sunday night a...

Vikings 10, Broncos 9: Wil Lutz nails 52-yard field goal for Denver

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:44:18 GMT

After a 1-5 start, the Broncos are one a hot streak, winning three in a row. Can they keep up the momentum? Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High.Live updatesThird-quarter updatesRarity (7:56 p.m.): One of the rare times a Broncos wide receiver screen works, this time to rookie Marvin Mims Jr., it gets called back on a Nate Adkins hold. After a three-and-out, it’s Vikings ball. — Matt SchubertHalftime analysis — Vikings 10, Broncos 9Parker Gabriel, beat writer: Broncos defense settled in some in the second quarter. Offense is going to have to find the end zone at some point. To open the third quarter, ideally, though that’s been a sore spot for Sean Payton’s operation all season.Ryan McFadden, beat writer: Wilson began to take more shots down the field, but he got a little to eager on that attempt down the middle to Jeudy. Broncos have to do a better job on third down in the second half. They went 0-for-5 on...

10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles now open

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:44:18 GMT

Lanes of the eastbound 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles have reopened Sunday night after a massive fire last weekend closed the roadway from Alameda Street to Santa Fe Avenue, prompting officials at the time to say the closure was indefinite.  Officials with the California Highway Patrol confirmed to KTLA that the mainline of the eastbound 10 Freeway in the busy downtown corridor has been reopened, ahead of the scheduled opening Monday morning. Westbound lanes, according to KTLA's Carlos Saucedo, were also open as of 6:45 p.m. Sunday evening. At a Sunday morning press conference Governor Gavin Newsom was joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to provide an update on the repair efforts. “This thing opens tonight,” he said. “It will be fully operational tomorrow [and] ready for the commute.” Structural integrity assessment results indicated that the damage to the freeway was not as bad as originally thought, allo...

49ers’ rookie safety Ji’Ayir Brown steps in and helps shut down Buccaneers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:44:18 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Ji’Ayir Brown stood among a crowd of reporters answering questions when a member of the support staff handed him a football.It wasn’t just any football, either. It was the one he intercepted in the end zone Sunday in a 27-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi’s Stadium.Brown first held it in the crook of his left arm, then raised it with hands to give it a kiss.It was pretty much the same reaction coach Kyle Shanahan and 49ers teammates had for the rookie third-around draft pick out of Penn State, who stepped in for Pro Bowl strong safety Talanoa Hufanga. Brown’s interception with 3:42 remaining was one of three plays he made as the Bucs were starting to make the game more interesting than the home fans would have liked.Brown had two other end zone breakups in a promising debut that appears could become long-term as Shanahan said the 49ers feared a torn ACL for Hufanga, which would end his season.The 49ers didn’t have a select...

Photos: Brock Purdy earns first perfect QB rating for San Francisco 49ers since 1989

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:44:18 GMT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy earned himself a perfect 158.3 passer rating in the 49ers’ 27-14 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.Purdy became the first 49ers quarterback (with at least 15 pass attempts) to do that since Hall of Famer Joe Montana in 1989.For the second straight season, the 49ers (7-3) have just a four-day turnaround after playing the Bucs before visiting the Seattle Seahawks, this time for a Thanksgiving night affair with first place on the line. After that comes an NFC Championship Game rematch Dec. 3 at the conference-leading Philadelphia Eagles, before a Dec. 10 return to Levi’s Stadium to face the Seahawks and possibly decide the NFC West.San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy (13) scrambles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Cade Otton (88) fail...

Kurtenbach: Brock Purdy is ‘not completely content’ with a perfect QB rating. That tells you everything about the 49ers’ star

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:44:18 GMT

SANTA CLARA — An old Vince Lombardi quote sums up 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy’s performance Sunday:“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence,” the former Packers coach is credited with saying.But Purdy, according to one metric, was perfect in the 27-14 win over the Buccaneers. He became the first 49ers quarterback in 49ers history to post a perfect quarterback rating (158.3) in a game with more than 20 pass attempts.“What an honor,” Purdy said.“At the same time, there’s still some plays and stuff I wished I had back. I’m not completely content with that.”Yes, if we want to be pedantic alongside the Niners quarterback, he did throw four incomplete passes against Tampa Bay.Tisk, tisk.But while Purdy might have missed out on true perfection, the 49ers’ second-year quarterback was unquestionably excellent Sunday. Purdy threw for 333 yards on 21-of-25 passing with three touchdowns and, ...

Cruise CEO resigns

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:44:18 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of San Francisco-based autonomous vehicle company Cruise has resigned. Kyle Vogt, who is also Cruise's co-founder, announced his resignation Sunday evening on X. The announcement comes nearly one month after Cruise announced it will pull all of its driverless cars off the streets nationwide. The move was to "take steps to rebuild public trust" after Cruise's autonomous vehicles have caused problems in San Francisco streets, including traffic jams. Best and worst times to hit the road for Bay Area Thanksgiving travel Vogt founded the company 10 years ago, and Cruise has recorded more than 250,000 driverless rides across multiple cities, the company's now-former CEO said on X. "Cruise is still just getting started, and I believe it has a great future ahead," Vogt wrote on X. "The folks at Cruise are brilliant, driven, and resilient. They’re executing on a solid, multi-year roadmap and an exciting product vision. I’m thrilled...