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No. 22 Virginia barely beats Northeastern 56-54 as Beekman comes up big late

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:49 GMT

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Reece Beekman scored 21 points, including the final four for No. 22 Virginia in its 56-54 victory over Northeastern on Saturday night.Beekman hit a pair of free throws to pull Virginia even at 54 with 52.7 seconds left, then banked in a short jumper with 5.1 seconds to go for the winning basket.The Cavaliers (9-1), who used a four-game winning streak to get back into the Top 25, were outshot and outrebounded by the Huskies of the Coastal Athletic Association, but found a way to win after a toe-to-toe battle down the stretch.After each team took a timeout with 3.2 seconds left, Northeastern (4-7) threw the ball away for its 17th turnover. Virginia’s Andrew Rohde missed the front end of a 1-and-1, but that only left time for a full-court heave by the Huskies that wasn’t close. Chris Doherty led the Huskies with 12 points and Joe Pridgen had 11. Northeastern was 2-32 against opponents ranked in the AP Top 25 and looking for its first win over a r...

Lipscomb scores 23 to lead Florida International over Trinity (FL) 146-55

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:49 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Jaidon Lipscomb scored 23 points as Florida International beat Trinity (FL) 146-55 on Saturday night.Lipscomb shot 9 for 11, including 5 for 7 from beyond the arc for the Panthers (4-8). Jayden Brewer scored 18 points, going 7 of 8 and 3 of 4 from the free throw line. Javaunte Hawkins finished 4 of 5 from 3-point range to finish with 14 points.The Tigers were led in scoring by Jaylin Bain, who finished with 20 points and three steals. Trinity (FL) also got 10 points from Jadon Jenkins. Malik Gordon also put up 10 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Bucks roll to 146-114 blowout as Pistons suffer their 23rd consecutive loss

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:49 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 33 points, Bobby Portis had a season-high 31 and the Milwaukee Bucks trounced Detroit 146-114 on Saturday to hand the Pistons their 23rd consecutive loss.Giannis Antetokounmpo had 22 points, eight rebounds and six assists while shooting 7 of 9 in his first game since scoring a franchise-record 64 points Wednesday. Antetokounmpo’s record night came in a 140-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers that featured a postgame confrontation between the teams in the arena hallway involving a dispute over the game ball.Detroit has matched the NBA’s third-longest skid within the same season. The 1995-96 Vancouver Grizzlies, 1997-98 Denver Nuggets and 2011-12 Charlotte Bobcats also lost 23 straight.The record for the longest losing streak within a single season is shared by the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers and 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers, who both dropped 26 consecutive games. The 76ers also had a 28-game losing streak that started in the 2014-15 season and car...

Alex Jones proposes paying Sandy Hook families a minimum of $55 million to settle lawsuit claims

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:49 GMT

(CNN) — Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who filed for personal bankruptcy a year ago after being ordered to pay more than a billion dollars to the families of Sandy Hook school shooting victims for defamation, is asking the families to accept a small fraction of what they are owed.In a Texas bankruptcy court filing Friday, Jones proposed that Sandy Hook families be allowed to accept a settlement guaranteeing them at least $5.5 million a year for 10 years, with the possibility of more depending on Jones’ income. The families that settle would also receive 70% of the money Jones raises by selling personal property not exempt from bankruptcy law. In exchange, they would give up all legal claims against Jones or any related party.Jones filed for personal bankruptcy in December 2022 after he was ordered to pay the damages when he lost two civil cases over his false claims about the elementary school massacre. His company Free Speech Systems, which operates his Infowars website...

Jacksonville State rallies for 34-31 overtime win over Louisiana-Lafayette in New Orleans Bowl

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:49 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Webb completed a fourth-down pass to Perry Carter for an 18-yard, tying touchdown with 1:46 left in regulation, Garrison Rippa hit a 27-yard field goal in overtime, and Jacksonville State capped off its first season in the Football Bowl Subdivision with a 34-31 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette in the New Orleans Bowl on Saturday.Ron Wiggins rushed for 126 yards and a score for Jacksonville State (9-4), which had to overcome four turnovers — three of which were returned for touchdowns — just to force overtime.Safety Jalen Clark scored touchdowns on a 46-yard fumble return and a 16-yard interception return for Louisiana-Lafayette (6-7). Fellow safety Tyree Skipper had a 43-yard interception return for a score that gave the Cajuns a 31-24 lead in the fourth quarter.Louisiana-Lafayette quarterback Chandler Fields ran for 1-yard TD — the only time the Cajuns ended an offensive possession in the end zone. Kenneth Almendares added a 33-yard field goal that tied the ...

El lunes comienzan los cambios en la Línea Roja del Metro. Aquí las alternativas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:49 GMT

Si eres un usuario frecuente de la Línea Roja del Metro, en los próximos días podrás experimentar cambios en tu rutina por la suspensión del servicio en un importante tramo.Tal como la autoridad de Metro ya lo había anunciado meses atrás, la suspensión en la Línea Roja empezará a partir del lunes, y es que las tres estaciones siguientes Dupont Circle no tendrán esta línea operativa por remodelaciones y trabajos de mantenimiento. Es un trecho que después se ampliará.Los obstáculos anunciados dejarán inoperativo desde el 18 de diciembre y por al menos dos semanas el servicio de la Línea Roja en Farragut North, Metro Center y Gallery Place. Desde el 22 de diciembre se sumarán Dupont Circle, Judiciary Square y Union Station. Esther Garcia es una usuaria de Metro que se enteró el viernes que desde el lunes 18 de diciembre y hasta finales de mes, no podrá utilizar un tramo de la Línea Roja, la más ocupada y antigua de todo el sistema.“Usualmente nosotros usamos el Metro. Es muy rápido. Im...

2 boys, 14 and 15, critical after drive-by shooting in Goulds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:49 GMT

Rescue crews rushed two teenage boys to the hospital after, police said, they came under fire in Southwest Miami-Dade.Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the shooting on Southwest 211th Street and 120th Avenue in the Goulds section, just after 3:35 p.m., Saturday.Investigators said the 14- and 15-year old victims were walking when a car pulled up beside them and someone inside opened fire.Paramedics airlifted both teens to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, where they are listed in critical condition.Detectives said the motive behind the shooting remains unclear as of Saturday night. They did not provide any details about a possible shooter, as they continue to investigate.If you have any information on this shooting or the whereabouts of the subject or subjects, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

17-year-old hailed as hero after rescuing woman in distress at Boynton Beach Inlet

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:49 GMT

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) — A Florida teen raced to the rescue of a woman who was being swept out into the ocean at the Boynton Beach Inlet.A fun afternoon by the water quickly turned tense for 17-year-old Jakob Thompson two weeks ago, prompting him to answer a call for help.“I jump in, and everything happened like that, super-fast,” he said.Cellphone video captured the moment the teen jumped off the seawall and into the inlet to help rescue the woman.“I just swam as fast as I can to get her, and by the time I got to her, she as pretty like – I don’t want to say lifeless, but she was very tired, vlike ery worn out and tired from obviously, struggling, trying to get out of the water,” he said.Thompson risked his own life without hesitation.“She was really sorry. That’s all she was saying, like, the whole time, ‘I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry,'” he said. “I was like, ‘You don’t have...

Salvation Army, West Kendall Toyota team up for food and gift card giveaway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:49 GMT

A community came together to feed a need in Southwest Miami-Dade, just in time for the holidays.The Salvation Army and a minority-owned dealership group teamed up to give out 100 boxes of food and gift cards to families.The giveaway was held Saturday morning at West Kendall Toyota, located at 13800 SW 137th Ave.Lori Bean, a spokesperson for Bean Automotive Group, said it’s important to give back.“To help our community during the holidays with food, giving them food for their families,” she said. “There’s a lot of families that just can’t seem to get it together to get food and gifts for their children during the holiday season.”The boxes were packed with canned goods and cereal, enough to feed a family of four.

Holiday Helping: Melanie Black’s Chicken and Dumplings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:42:49 GMT

7News Holiday Helping is back! In this edition, Melanie Black is making her grandma’s Chicken and Dumplings.Order new 2023 recipes from the 7News team to get all of their favorite holiday recipes! Your donation will help Project Bread feed hungry families right here in Massachusetts.Check out other Holiday Helping recipes from the 7News team.