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Coleman and Rhea connect for 2 TDs and Lamar holds off Southeastern Louisiana for a 30-24 victory

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:44:03 GMT

HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Robert Coleman and Sevonne Rhea connected for a pair of first-half touchdowns, KJ Gilbert scored on a fumble recovery and Lamar held off Southeastern Louisiana for a 30-24 victory on Saturday. On their final drive, the Lions made it to their 46-yard line but punted on fourth-and-5 with 4:23 remaining. Austin Dunlap’s 46-yard punt pinned Lamar at the 8. Coleman then completed two long passes to Rhea and a 15-yarder to Andre Dennis to help the Cardinals run out the clock. Coleman threw scoring passes of 35 and 37 yards to Rhea in the second quarter and finished 17-of-22 passing for 257 yards. Rhea made six catches for 133 yards receiving and Dennis made five for 86. Gilbert scooped up the ball and ran 60 yards into the end zone late in the first quarter for Lamar (4-3, 3-0 Southland Conference). Bauer Sharp ran for a 7-yard touchdown to cap a 12-play, 75-yard drive that pulled Southeastern Louisiana (0-7, 0-3) to 30-17 late in the third quarter. Zachary Cleme...

Sick bear euthanized after napping in Steamboat Springs yard

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:44:03 GMT

UPDATE: The bear turned out to be sick so Colorado Parks and Wildlife euthanized it. The original story continues below.DENVER (KDVR) -- A woman said a live bear became another Halloween decoration at her home in Steamboat Springs Saturday afternoon.She said the bear was taking an afternoon nap in the front yard when the homeowners came home. Why bears in Colorado like trash "We honked and yelled and it didn't matter. He isn't moving fast," Shannon Lukens told FOX31.Lukens said the bear was acting lackadaisical and groggy, so they left him alone to get some shuteye.A live bear became another Halloween decoration when it took an afternoon nap at a home in Steamboat Springs Saturday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of Shannon Lukens)A live bear became another Halloween decoration when it took an afternoon nap at a home in Steamboat Springs Saturday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of Shannon Lukens)A live bear became another Halloween decoration when it took an afternoon nap at a home in Steamb...

Florida Atlantic routs South Florida 56-14 behind LaJohntay Wester’s 190 total yards and 2 TDs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:44:03 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Daniel Richardson completed 31 of 38 passes for 382 yards and three touchdowns, LaJohntay Wester had 190 all-purpose yards and two scores, and Florida Atlantic scored 35 unanswered points in a 56-14 win over South Florida on Saturday.FAU (3-3, 2-0 American Athletic Conference) had a narrow 21-14 lead at halftime after South Florida scored with 12 seconds left following a 10-play, 76-yard drive.But the Owls took over in the second half. Wester, who entered No. 1 among AAC members in punt returns and receiving yards per game, scored on a 17-yard catch for a 35-14 lead and he added a 67-yard punt return on their next possession. Wester finished with 10 grabs for 123 yards.Tony Johnson caught eight passes for a career-high 131 yards and a touchdown for FAU. Zeke Moore also had a short touchdown through the air on FAU’s first possession of the game.FAU gained 205 yards on the ground, with two touchdowns from Michael Johnson. Larry McCammon and Kobe Lewis eac...

Jeremy Swayman stops 34 shots, leads Bruins to 3-2 win

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:44:03 GMT

Just what the 2023-24 Bruins will be is still anyone’s guess, but it looks like they’ll be kill penalties and, yes, score on the power play.After going 0-for-3 on the man advantage in the opener, the B’s clicked on two power plays and killed seven penalties to survive the Nashville Predators, 3-2, on Saturday at the Garden. Jeremy Swayman turned away 34 shots to outduel Juuse Saros (29 saves).The B’s took their second lead of the game at 2:52 of the third period with their second power-play goal of the night. After old friend Jeremy Lauzon high-sticked Matt Poitras, Charlie McAvoy sent a wrist shot with purpose toward the net that James van Riemsdyk tipped past Juuse Saros.The Preds had their chances to get the equalizer but the B’s and Swayman were somehow able to keep them at bay for the win.It was a hint at how the B’s are going to have success this season.For the second time in as many games, the B’s gave up the first goal of the game. A...

Waterfront marathon means numerous downtown road closures, TTC diversions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:44:03 GMT

Over 25,000 participants will take to the streets of downtown Toronto for the annual TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday.The race, which serves as both an Olympic and Boston Marathon qualifier, is also part of an initiative that has raised more than $50 million for charities supporting cancer research, Indigenous health, and 2SLGBTQI youth causes.The event means a number of road closures and transit diversions throughout the downtown core for most of the day on Sunday.Beginning at 6 a.m., Lake Shore Boulevard will be closed in both directions from Windermere Avenue to Bathurst Street, except for the eastbound curb lane on Lake Shore Boulevard West from Windermere Avenue to Oarsman Drive to allow access to the Boulevard Club.As well, a number of on and off ramps to the Gardiner Expressway from Windermere Avenue over to Bay Street will be closed starting at 4 a.m. until at least 1:30 p.m. Sunday. At 8 a.m. on Sunday, Bay Street will close to east and west pedestrian traffic from...

Dee Williams returns punt for go-ahead TD, No. 19 Tennessee beats Texas A&M 20-13

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:44:03 GMT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dee Williams returned a punt 39 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter to put No. 19 Tennessee ahead for the first time and the Volunteers shut down Texas A&M the rest of the way in a 20-13 victory Saturday.“That’s something I’ve worked hard for all season,” Williams said. “My job is to always stay ready.”Vols punter Jackson Ross backed up the Aggies to the 1 — with Williams keeping the ball from going into the end zone. The Vols defense followed with a three-and-out setting up Williams for the pivotal return.“Dee's punt return changed the game,” Tennessee coach Josh Heupel said. “We had 10 guys competing their butts off to get him into the end zone. It was a huge turning point.”Jaylen Wright rushed for 136 yards for the Volunteers (5-1, 2-1 Southeastern Conference). The victory was sealed when Gabe Jeudy-Lalley picked off a pass and returned it to the A&M 6 to set up a field goal.“It was a game of inches and we didn’t make them,” Aggies coach Jim...

Maple Leafs run over Wild, 7-4

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:44:03 GMT

TORONTO — Auston Matthews scored his second hat trick in as many games this season and the scoring-rich Toronto Maple Leafs handed the Wild their first loss of the season on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena.Ryan Hartman and Matt Boldy scored their first goals of the season, and Marco Rossi scored his first NHL goal as Minnesota pulled within 4-3 in the second period, but Minnesota’s defense — missing a key piece in captain Jared Spurgeon — couldn’t keep pace with a Toronto team that has now scored 13 goals in two games.Matthews’ third goal made it 5-3 with 9:35 left in the third period, and Calle Jarnkrok and William Nystrom each added another in the period to break it open for the Maple Leafs, who improved to 2-0-0.Brandon Duhaime knocked a bouncing puck past Ilya Samsonov to make it 7-4 with under 3 minutes to play.The Wild (1-1-0) started their regular-season opener against Florida last Thursday playing catch-up, back on their heels as the Panthers entered their zon...

Colorado Mines football takes down South Dakota Mines with top ranking in sight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:44:03 GMT

The Colorado School of Mines football team stayed perfect Saturday afternoon in Golden.And soon, the Orediggers are likely to be No. 1 in the nation, too.Quarterback John Matocha and receiver Max McLeod connected for three touchdowns as second-ranked Mines raced out to a 31-0 lead and cruised from there in a 45-22 win over South Dakota Mines.The Orediggers moved to 7-0 overall and 5-0 in the RMAC with the win, their 17th in a row in conference play. With top-ranked Ferris State falling to No. 7 Grand Valley State on Saturday, the Orediggers are a safe bet to move to the top of the national polls on Monday.Matocha threw an interception on Mines’ first play from scrimmage but went on to finish 23-of-34 for 344 yards and five scores through the air. His first scoring pass to McLeod (six catches, 133 yards) gave the Orediggers a 14-0 lead with 7:23 left in the first half, and his third put them up 38-7 with 33 seconds left in the third quarter.Hardrockers receiver Ben Noland caugh...

Highway closed after 2 killed in violent collision in Adelanto

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:44:03 GMT

A fiery crash claimed the lives of two people and hospitalized a third in Adelanto on Friday night. According to a release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the collision occurred shortly before 8:20 p.m. on U.S. Route 395 south of Air Expressway Boulevard. Responding deputies located three vehicles that were involved in the crash, one of which – a 2004 Chevy Malibu – had burst into flames with two occupants inside, SBSD said. A deputy was able to pull the passenger through the passenger side window and they were immediately airlifted to a local hospital in critical condition.  ‘The Sandlot’ actor Marty York’s mother murdered in Northern California, suspect apprehended Another responding deputy was assisted by several civilians in pulling the driver of a 2014 Chevy Malibu out of their vehicle, authorities said. Both drivers were pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the third car, a 2018 Nissan Rogue, was not injured. U.S. Route 395 was...

Archbishop Riordan defense eclipses Mitty in crunch-time as Crusaders survive thriller in San Francisco

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:44:03 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – Mikatoa Scanlan was exhausted, spending the time in between plays huffing air with hands on hips. But with Archbishop Riordan needing a stop, the beefy 280-pound defensive tackle jumped in front of and intercepted a screen pass to end Archbishop Mitty’s potential game-tying drive late in the fourth quarter. Riordan’s offense scored the insurance touchdown two plays later to clinch the West Catholic Athletic League victory.In a game where Archbishop Riordan and Archbishop Mitty spent 48 minutes making play after play after play, trading touchdowns on Riordan’s senior day, it was only fitting that a Crusader senior was the one who clinched the San Francisco school’s 56-42 win. “Even though we gave up a lot of points in the first half, we still fought to the end of the game,” Scanlan said. Riordan’s Mikatoa Scanlan #55 catches his breath after intercepting a Mitty pass late in the 4th quarter helping preserve a 56-42 victory, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in San Franci...