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Appalachian State stuns Auburn 69-64 behind clutch shooting from Myles Tate

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:40:38 GMT

BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Myles Tate came off the bench to score a season-high 18 points, including Appalachian State’s final five points in the last minute, and the Mountaineers surprised Auburn 69-64 on Sunday.Tate, a junior in his first season since transferring from Butler, last scored as many as 18 points in his freshman season.Terence Harcum and Donovan Gregory scored 12 points each and CJ Huntley added 10 off the bench for Appalachian State (6-2).Jordan Marsh scored seven points and Harcum and Christopher Mantis hit 3-pointers in an extended 15-7 run that left the Mountaineers with a 60-49 lead with nine minutes left in the game.The Tigers fought back and a 3-pointer by Tre Donaldson got them within 62-59 near the four-minute mark. Auburn got within three again in the final minute before Tate hit a clutch step-back 3-pointer that gave Appalachian State a 67-61 lead with 33 seconds left. Another 3-pointer by Donaldson made it 67-64, then Tate added two free throws for the 69-64...

Streaking Boise State, struggling UCLA to meet in Bruins’ backyard in LA Bowl

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:40:38 GMT

Boise State (8-5, Mountain West) vs. UCLA (7-5, Pac-12), Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. ETLOCATION: Inglewood, Calif.TOP PLAYERSBoise State: RB Ashton Jeanty, 1,113 rushing yards, 13 touchdowns.UCLA: DL Laiatu Latu, tied for fourth nationally with 13 sacks. NOTABLEBoise State: Spencer Danielson, who guided the Broncos to three straight wins as interim coach after Andy Avalos was fired, was named the new coach Sunday.UCLA: The Bruins led the nation against the run, allowing 69.6 yards per game, and were 11th nationally in total defense, allowing 299 ypg.LAST TIMEUCLA 38, Boise State 7 in Pasadena in 1999.BOWL HISTORYBoise State: First appearance in the LA bowl and their 21st consecutive bowl appearance as an FBS program.UCLA: First appearance in the LA Bowl and 38th bowl appearance overall.___Get alerts on the latest AP Top 25 poll throughout the season. Sign up here AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-pollSource

College Football: Maryland, Virginia Tech and James Madison all headed to the bowls

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:40:38 GMT

James Madison quarterback Brett Griffis warms up before an NCAA college football game against Coastal Carolina in Conway, S.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)(AP/Nell Redmond) James Madison quarterback Brett Griffis warms up before an NCAA college football game against Coastal Carolina in Conway, S.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)(AP/Nell Redmond) Maryland, Virginia Tech and James Madison football all got invitations to play in upcoming bowl games later on this month.Maryland will play in the Music City Bowl against Auburn on Dec. 30 in Nashville, Tennessee, with kickoff set for 2 p.m. It’s the third straight season the Terrapins (7-5) are participating in a bowl game.Ja...

Southern stuns No. 21 Mississippi State, closing with 12-0 run for 60-59 victory

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:40:38 GMT

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Tai’Reon Joseph scored 27 points and blocked Mississippi State’s final shot as Southern closed on a 12-0 run to stun the No. 21 Bulldogs 60-59 on Sunday.Down 59-48 with 4:28 remaining, the Jaguars (2-6) took the lead with 23 seconds left on Brandon Davis’ layup. With three seconds left, Joseph blocked Josh Hubbard’s shot to hand Mississippi State (6-2) its second straight loss.Joseph was 11 of 21 from the field. Davis had 12 points — five during the 12-0 run.The Jaguars have faced a tough nonconference schedule to help finance the athletic department, also playing at No. 2 Arizona, No. 3 Marquette and No. 24 Illinois. Their other victory of the season was at UNLV.Hubbard led Mississippi State with 14 points, and Cameron Matthews had 12. The Bulldogs also lost at Georgia Tech on Tuesday night in the ACC/SEC Challenge.NO. 15 CREIGHTON 89, NEBRASKA 60LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Baylor Scheierman scored 20 of his 24 points in the first half to help Creighton build a 15...

Félix gives Atletico Madrid fans another reason not to like him by scoring winner for Barcelona

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:40:38 GMT

MADRID (AP) — João Félix has given Atletico Madrid fans even more reason not to like him.Playing on loan from Atletico after falling out with the club last season — and highly unlikely to return — Felix scored with a neat shot over goalkeeper Jan Oblak in the 28th minute to give Barcelona a 1-0 home victory on Sunday and move the Catalan team closer to the top of the Spanish league standings.“It was a relief after everything that I went through last summer,” said Félix, who was still with Atletico when he upset fans by saying his dream was to play for Barcelona. “Only those close to me know what it was like, especially my family. This was for them.”The victory put Barcelona back within four points of leaders Girona and Real Madrid, which won their matches on Saturday. Madrid beat Granada 2-0 and Girona defeated Valencia 2-1.Atletico, winless in its last 18 away matches against Barcelona in the league, dropped to fourth place, three points behind Barcelona in third but with a game in...

Minix’s 25 lead Morehead State past Chattanooga 87-80

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:40:38 GMT

MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Riley Minix’s 25 points helped Morehead State defeat Chattanooga 87-80 on Sunday night.Minix also had 11 rebounds for the Eagles (6-3). Drew Thelwell scored 25 points and added five assists. Kalil Thomas was 5 of 8 shooting (4 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 16 points.Jan Zidek led the way for the Mocs (5-3) with 19 points. Honor Huff added 17 points, six assists and two steals for Chattanooga. In addition, Sam Alexis finished with 12 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Kansas, UNLV will meet in Guaranteed Rate Bowl in first meeting between the schools since 2003

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:40:38 GMT

Kansas (8-4, 5-4 Big 12) vs. UNLV (9-4, 6-3 Mountain West), Dec. 26, 9 p.m. ETLOCATION: PhoenixTOP PLAYERSKansas: QB Jason Bean took over for injured Jalon Daniels and has led four wins, passing for 1,681 yards and 12 touchdowns. RB Devon Neal has rushed for 1,209 yards and 15 TDs, ranking fifth in the Big 12, while safety Kenny Logan Jr. recorded a team-high 86 tackles.UNLV: Kicker Jose Pizano set school records with six field goals in a game and 127 points along with 19 consecutive made attempts over one stretch. Freshman QB Jayden Maiava has passed for 2,794 yards and 14 TDs with eight interceptions, ranking fourth in the Mountain West.NOTABLEKansas clinched bowl eligibility with a 38-33 upset of then-No.6 Oklahoma and is appearing in consecutive postseasons for the first time since 2007-08. The Jayhawks ranked seventh in Big 12 offense at 434 yards per contest.UNLV led the Mountain West conference in scoring at 34.3 points per game. The Rebels are coming off a 44-20 loss to Bois...

Denver weather: More mountain snow and breezy winds

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:40:38 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) - Denver could see an early morning snow shower with brisk winds into the afternoon and mountain snow wrapping up later tonight.Weather today: Breezy with high country snowDenver will see partly cloudy skies after some early morning snow showers. Accumulation is not expected in the city, but a light dusting is possible along the Palmer Divide. Snow continues in the high country with Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories in effect through late tonight or early Monday. High winds are also expected with High Wind Warnings in the foothills through 11PM tonight. Winds can be at 30-50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.Weather tonight: Partly cloudy, coolAs the snow tapers off in the northern mountains tonight, the winds over the Front Range will slow with partly cloudy skies. Overnight lows are above seasonal averages in the upper 20s.Looking ahead: Warming through mid-weekMonday begins the work week with more afternoon sunshine as highs climb into the upper 50s. Tue...

48 syringes, $6,300 worth of stolen bicycles found at Fort Collins homeless camp

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:40:38 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Fort Collins Police Department said Sunday that multiple hazards and stolen items were found at a homeless camp.FCPD's HOPE Team, the group that cleans up homeless camps, found the site where police said there were multiple environmental hazards and "an extensive amount of fire hazards." Neighbors push back as Denver plans third hotel shelter along Quebec Street Police said they found a total of 48 syringes, as well as two stolen bicycles valued at $6,300.FCPD said the HOPE Team works to get the people at camps into safe, sustainable and long-term housing solutions.FCPD added that homeless campsites are always tagged before a clean-up to give owners time to remove belongings.

Crews put out apartment fire in Fort Lauderdale; no injuries

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:40:38 GMT

Fire rescue crews in Fort Lauderdale battled a blaze inside an apartment building.According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, the fire broke out Saturday afternoon in a fourth-floor unit at the Ora Flagler Village complex along the 600 block of Northeast Third Avenue.Officials said no one was hurt.Investigators are attempting to figure out how the fire started.