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Benson scores 3 times, No. 5 Florida State beats rival Florida 24-15 for 18th consecutive win

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:07 GMT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — When the final seconds ticked, Florida State receiver Keon Coleman performed a backflip at midfield. It was perfect, just like the Seminoles.Trey Benson ran for three touchdowns, including a 26-yarder on third down with less than three minutes to play, and No. 5 Florida State beat rival Florida 24-15 on Saturday night to extend its winning streak to 18.Benson finished with 95 yards on 19 carries — he also got to break the rock in the postgame locker room — and took pressure off new quarterback Tate Rodemaker as the Seminoles (12-0) moved a victory from a potential spot in the College Football Playoff.“It was an impressive rally for our team,” said coach Mike Norvell, whose team outscored Florida 24-3 after falling behind early.It was a less-than-ideal finale for Florida (5-7), which lost its fifth consecutive game and will miss out on a bowl for the first time since 2017. Coach Billy Napier’s team had two players ejected, suffered more gaffes on specia...

Jazz use big fourth quarter to rally past Pelicans for 105-100 victory

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:07 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Collin Sexton scored 10 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Utah Jazz to a 105-100 comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night.The Pelicans (9-8) rested Zion Williamson, who had averaged 27.3 points over his last four games, and fell to 1-3 without their star forward.The Jazz (5-11) were missing their two top scorers, Lauri Markkanen (hamstring) and Jordan Clarkson (illness), but won by committee as rookie Keyonte George scored 15 and Kelly Olynyk added 13.New Orleans had won three in a row and five of six but ran out of gas against the Jazz, who outscored the Pelicans 37-23 in the fourth quarter.Simone Fontecchio, who had 10 points, made a driving layup to give the Jazz a 103-95 lead with 1:11 to play.The Pelicans made a last-gasp rally and had a chance to tie the game, but Dyson Daniels traveled with 9.9 seconds left and George made two free throws with 5.7 remaining to seal the win.Utah snapped a four-game skid. The teams play...

Andrew Peasley accounts for 4 TDs in Wyoming’s 42-6 victory over Nevada

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:07 GMT

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Andrew Peasley threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more scores as Wyoming beat Nevada 42-6 on Saturday night. Peasley’s 43-yard touchdown run opened the scoring midway through the first quarter and his 3-yard TD run capped the scoring with 12:56 remaining. Peasley also threw a TD pass to Will Pelissier and Ayir Asante. Peasley completed 12 of 18 passes for 165 yards and added 96 yards on the ground on nine carries. Harrison Waylee ran for 71 yards and a score for Wyoming (8-4, 5-3 Mountain West Conference), which ended its regular season winning three of its last for games. Wyett Ekeler also had a pick-6 for the Cowboys. Brandon Talton kicked field goals from 40 and 47 yards for Nevada (2-10, 2-6). Shane Illingworth had 175 yards passing and an interception. __Get alerts on the latest AP Top 25 poll throughout the season. Sign up here___AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footba...

Benavidez stops Andrade after six rounds, calls for fight with super middleweight champ Canelo

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:07 GMT

Subriel Matias, center, celebrates after defeating Shohjahon Ergashev (not shown) in a junior welterweight championship boxing match Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)(AP/John Locher) Subriel Matias, center, celebrates after defeating Shohjahon Ergashev (not shown) in a junior welterweight championship boxing match Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)(AP/John Locher) LAS VEGAS (AP) — David Benavidez retained the interim world super middleweight belt by stopping Demetrius Andrade after the sixth round Saturday night.In what was billed as clash of styles that could go the distance between unbeaten 168-pounders, Benavidez (28-0, 24 KOs) looked more like a clinician ...

Champions League group stage resume this week with much at stake for all teams

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:07 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — The Champions League group stage moves into the final two rounds of matches on Tuesday with the results also affecting entries to other international competitions this season and next.The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Next season’s Champions League. This season’s Europa League knockout rounds. They’re are effectively in play right now. That gives extra incentive even to those teams which have already advanced to the Champions League round of 16 in February — Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Real Sociedad, Leipzig — to keep pushing for the best possible results. Likewise for the six teams already out of contention: Benfica, Red Star Belgrade, Antwerp, Salzburg, Union Berlin, Young Boys.FIRST THINGS FIRSTThe first priority is trying to earn one of the 10 remaining places in the Champions League round-of-16 draw on Dec. 18.Napoli would advance with a win Wednesday at Madrid, the already qualified Group C leader, though likely must wait for a fin...

NWS issues hazard warning as high tide over 6 ft. expected for San Diego County beaches

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:07 GMT

SAN DIEGO — The National Weather Service issued a beach hazard warning for San Diego County beaches, as forecasters expect morning high tides through Monday will reach heights over 6 feet.The warning will be in effect from Saturday until 10 a.m. Monday, due to hazardous swimming conditions with the high tide. According to NWS, the high tide on Sunday is anticipated to peak around 7:37 a.m. at 7.11 feet, while the Monday morning high is expected around 8:10 a.m. reaching about 7.08 feet.These early high tides are also likely to combine with minor tidal overflow due to elevated surf of 3 to 5 feet on west-facing beaches, NWS says. This will likely result in minor flooding of low-lying beach parking lots and boardwalks. What does the El Niño weather pattern mean for winter? Tracking the Tropics teams answers the question Weather officials urge the public to stay out of the water throughout the duration of the beach hazard warning. According to NWS, taller high tides contribute to str...

Santa speakeasies to winter wonderlands: 7 holiday pop-up bars in San Diego

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:07 GMT

SAN DIEGO — It may not turn into a marshmallow world outside this winter, but bars and restaurants across the county are getting decked out for the holidays.From pop-up bars in existing ones to indoor winter wonderlands, there are dozens of places to celebrate the season with a festive libation.If you are looking to get in the holiday spirit, here is a list of a few installations or pop-ups in San Diego that are a perfect stop for those that make the most of the holiday season this year. ‘Tis the season: What to do this holiday season in San Diego County Santa's LairSip on some delicious holiday cocktails in the style of Ol' Kris Kringle with this holiday-themed pop-up, Santa's Lair. In true Gaslamp Quarter fashion, the pop-up is a fully-immersive, cozy speakeasy experience with a North Pole twist, including specialty cocktails and a meet-and-greet with the big man with the bag himself.The pop-up runs through Dec. 29 at the Parq Nightclub on 615 Broadway. Tickets are available onl...

Man shot in chest in Lakeside: SDSO

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:07 GMT

LAKESIDE, Calif. -- There is a heavy police presence in Lakeside Saturday night after a man was shot in the chest.The San Diego County Sheriff's Department responded to a reports of a shooting at 7:24 p.m. Saturday in the 12000 block of Woodside Ave. When they arrived, deputies found a man with an apparent gunshot wound to the chest, laying in front of an apartment complex.He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The extent of his injuries and his current condition is not known at this time. Police looking for suspect in morning stabbing in North Park Deputies report they stopped a vehicle of interest shortly after the shooting in a CVS parking lot on Fletcher Parkway, and report they detained several people in that vehicle. As of 9:30 p.m. Saturday evening, SDSO says there is a heavy police presence at both locations.No additional details were immediately available. The investigation is ongoing. This story is developing. Stay with FOX 5 for the latest updates.

‘You’ll die in this pit’: Takeaways from secret recordings of Russian soldiers in Ukraine

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:07 GMT

Secretly recorded calls of Russian soldiers speaking from the front lines in Ukraine with loved ones back home offer a rare glimpse of the war through Russian eyes. As the war in Ukraine grinds into its second winter, a growing number of Russian soldiers want out, audio intercepts obtained and verified by The Associated Press indicate. Russian soldiers speak in shorthand of 200s to mean dead, 300s to mean wounded. The urge to flee has become common enough that they also talk of 500s — people who refuse to fight.These conversations also show clearly how the war has progressed, from the professional soldiers who initially powered Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion to men from all walks of life compelled to serve in grueling conditions.The AP verified the identities of people in the calls by speaking with relatives and soldiers — some of whom are still at war in Ukraine — and researching open-source material linked to the phone numbers used by the soldiers. AP has withheld names and ...

Cal football: Bears are bowl-bound after blasting UCLA 33-7

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:19:07 GMT

It wasn’t the rejuvenated Cal offense that made the difference when it mattered most on Saturday night.In the final regular-season game in the 108-year history of the Pac-12, the Bears’ often-maligned defense came to life, forcing four UCLA turnovers to spark a stunning 33-7 victory that gives Cal a third straight victory and bowl eligibility for the first time in four years.“They never stopped believing,” Cal coach Justin Wilcox said in an on-field interview. “The defense really played great all day.”There were heroes everywhere on defense for the Bears (6-6, 4-5).Freshman inside linebacker Cade Uluave had 11 tackles, an interception, a sack and a fourth-down stop. Outside linebacker David Reese contributed three sacks and forced a fumble. And outside linebacker Xavier Carlton helped knock UCLA starting quarterback Ethan Garbers out of the game with an early-game sack and had two pass breakups.The Bears, 3-6 and on the brink of elimination after a 63-19 loss...