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Flanigan, Murrell lead No. 24 Ole Miss past Bryant 95-78 as Rebels remain unbeaten

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:43:47 GMT

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Allen Flanigan scored 20 points, Matthew Murrell had 18 and the duo combined for 31 second-half points to help No. 24 Mississippi remain unbeaten with a 95-78 victory over Bryant on Sunday.The Rebels (13-0) head into Southeastern Conference play having matched the 2007-08 team for the best start in program history, which also equals the school’s longest overall winning streak. Murrell had four points at halftime and Flanigan had just three before ripping off seven straight points early in the second half. Flanigan’s spurt pushed an 11-point halftime edge up to 52-34. Flanigan also finished with nine rebounds and four assists. Jaemyn Brakefield had a similarly well-rounded stat line for the Rebels with 16 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Jamarion Sharp had eight points and 10 rebounds, while Moussa Cisse scored 10.Sherif Gross-Bullocks led Bryant (8-7) with 24 points and made four 3-pointers. Rafael Pinzon hit five 3s and scored 21, while Earl...

Carr throws for 2 TDs to help the Saints beat the Bucs 23-13 and tie NFC South standings

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:43:47 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The tight NFC South race is going down to the final week of the regular season.Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints beat Tampa Bay 23-13 on Sunday, climbing back into a tie with the Buccaneers for first place in the NFL’s only division that doesn’t include a team with a winning record.The Bucs (8-8) missed out on an opportunity to clinch their third straight NFC South title, sputtering most of the game offensively while Carr threw for two touchdowns and the Saints (8-8) intercepted Baker Mayfield twice and also forced two fumbles.Tampa Bay can still repeat as division champions by winning at last-place Carolina in next weekend’s regular-season finale.If the Bucs lose to the Panthers, the winner of the finale between the Saints and Atlanta Falcons (7-9) in New Orleans will take the championship and host a playoff game the following week.“Until we run out of time, I’m going to keep believing and keep working,” Carr said.“We can’t feel satisfied be...

Mississippi State ups win streak to five with 85-62 victory over Bethune-Cookman

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:43:47 GMT

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Tolu Smith III totaled 16 points and nine rebounds off the bench to power Mississippi State to an 85-62 victory over Bethune-Cookman on Sunday.Smith sank all five of his shots and 6 of 7 free throws for the Bulldogs (11-2), who have won five in a row — all at home — to close out nonconference play. Dashawn Davis made 5 of 8 shots with two 3-pointers, scoring 12. Freshman reserve Josh Hubbard made three 3-pointers and scored 11, adding three steals. Shakeel Moore scored 10.Smith sank four shots and 4 of 5 free throws, scoring 12 to guide Mississippi State to a 41-22 lead at halftime. The Bulldogs shot 58.3% from the floor with seven 3-pointers in building the 19-point lead. The Wildcats (5-8) shot 32.3%, hit 1 of 8 from distance and 1 of 4 at the foul line before the intermission.Jakobi Heady had 16 points and six rebounds to pace Bethune-Cookman. Dhashon Dyson scored 14 but missed all six of his 3-point attempts. Derrick Carter-Hollinger Jr. scored 12.The Bu...

Stidham uneven in 1st start in place of Wilson as Broncos rely on defense to beat Chargers 16-9

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:43:47 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Jarrett Stidham threw for 224 yards and a touchdown in an uneven performance in his first start in place of a benched Russell Wilson as the Denver Broncos beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-9 on Sunday.Stidham earned his first career NFL win as a starter thanks to some timely plays such as a nifty 54-yard catch-and-run for a score by Lil’Jordan Humphrey and a stellar defensive performance. The Broncos (8-8) forced one turnover and allowed two third-down conversions on 11 attempts. Denver Zoo says goodbye to okapi after significant health decline Despite the win, the Broncos saw their playoff chances end with Kansas City beating Cincinnati. The Broncos haven't been to the playoffs since winning the Super Bowl following the 2015 season.It was a matchup of backup against backup, with Stidham supplanting Wilson in an effort to try to spark a sporadic offense. The Chargers (5-11) went with Easton Stick for a third straight start after the injury to Justin Herbert....

Denver weather: Mild and sunny start to 2024

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:43:47 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay cool but seasonal for the first week of the new year. Weather tonight: Decreasing clouds, chilly Clouds will decrease overnight as temperatures fall from the 30s to the mid to upper 20s by midnight. Even though it will be a chilly night, low temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s is still 5 degrees above average. View the latest Weather Alerts in Denver and across Colorado on FOX31 Weather tomorrow: Mild start to 2024Sunshine returns to the forecast on New Year's Day. Highs will climb to the lower 50s in the metro, which is 10 degrees warmer than today, and almost 10 degrees above normal for this time of year. Looking ahead: Seasonal temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday, Denver will see more sunshine and slightly cooler temperatures in the mid-40s. Cooler, but seasonal temperatures stick around through the end of the week with highs only reaching the lower 40s Thursday and Friday alongside more clouds.

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper appears to toss drink at Jacksonville fans during his team’s loss

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:43:47 GMT

(CNN) — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper was seen on video as he appeared to throw a drink into the crowd at EverBank Stadium near the end of the team’s 26-0 loss to the host Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.In the viral video circulating on social media, a visibly frustrated Tepper is seen in a suite at the stadium, along with Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer, when he appears to empty his drink into the stands before tossing away the cup.The incident occurred after Carolina rookie quarterback Bryce Young threw an interception toward the end of the fourth quarter, sealing the team’s shutout loss.“We are aware of the video and have no further comment at this time,” an NFL spokesperson told CNN in a statement.CNN has reached out to the Carolina Panthers for comment but did not immediately hear back.Carolina’s shutout loss was particularly significant as not only did it drop the Panthers to a 2-14 record with one game left in the season, but it secured the No. 1 pick...

Rafael Nadal makes comeback from injury and doesn’t rule out continuing beyond 2024

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:43:47 GMT

(CNN) — Rafael Nadal made his long-awaited injury comeback on Sunday, playing in his first match since January when he took to the court with doubles partner Marc Lopez at the Brisbane International – and he didn’t rule out continuing to play after the 2024 season.Although the Spanish pair lost 6-4 6-4 to Australians Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson, Nadal unleashed some powerful winners, moving more freely around the court after undergoing hip surgery to treat the injury that forced him to miss most of last season.The 22-time grand slam champion has battled a series of injuries of late and said in May that 2024 will likely be his last year on tour but, on Sunday, he didn’t rule out continuing past this date.“The problem about saying it’s going to be my last season is that I can’t predict what’s going on 100% in the future. That’s the thing,” Nadal said ahead of his comeback match, according to Reuters. “That’s why I say probably.“It’s obvious it’s a high percentage that it’s g...

Mother wanted for killing 2 of her children arrested in the United Kingdom, police say

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:43:47 GMT

(CNN) — A Colorado mother suspected of killing two of her children and attempting to kill a third has been arrested in the United Kingdom, according to local police.Authorities issued an arrest warrant for Kimberlee Singler on murder and attempted murder charges after her 7-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter were found dead in a home and her 11-year-old daughter was sent to the hospital, CNN has reported. Singler was arrested “without incident” at an unidentified location in the UK on Saturday, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.“Detectives with the Colorado Springs Police Department’s homicide unit continue to work closely with multiple law enforcement agencies in pursuing the ongoing investigation,” the release says.The department said more information would be released about the arrest at a news conference at a later date.Police originally responded to Singler’s home on December 19th after receiving a 911 call about a burglary. When they arrived, they found her...

2 men arrested on murder charge in deadly Dorchester shooting

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:43:47 GMT

Two men have been arrested on murder warrants in connection with the fatal shooting of a 41-year-old man in Boston on Saturday, police said.Tyrese Robinson 19, of Randolph, and Dashan Crowder, 21, of Quincy, were arrested Sunday afternoon in the area of 380 Talbot Ave. on murder warrants issued out of Dorchester District Court for the murder of Curtis Effee, of Boston. Officers responding to a reported shooting in the area of 417 Geneva Ave. Saturday found Effee suffering from gunshot wounds and pronounced him dead at the scene, according to police.Robinson and Crowder are expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

Frederic scores 2 goals as Bruins win 3rd straight by downing Red Wings, 5-3

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:43:47 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Trent Frederic scored twice, Charlie Coyle had the go-ahead goal and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 on Sunday.Boston forward Pavel Zacha scored an empty-net goal in his 500th regular-season game.Jake DeBrusk also added an empty-netter and Charlie McAvoy had two assists for the Bruins, who have won three straight. Jeremy Swayman made 25 saves.Jake Walman scored his third goal in two games for Detroit. Ben Chiarot and J.T. Compher had the Red Wings’ other goals, and Alex Lyon stopped 23 shots.The Atlantic Division opponents split their four-game season series.Frederic scored his first goal of the game with 51.8 seconds left in the first period. David Pastrnak flicked the puck out of his own zone as Frederic got behind Detroit’s defenders. Frederic backhanded the puck over Lyon’s left shoulder.Frederic crashed into Lyon, who was checked out by the team’s trainer but remained in the game.Frederic’s second goal and ninth of t...