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Angels add hitting coach Johnny Washington to their new coaching staff

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:43:02 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Johnny Washington has been named the Los Angeles Angels’ hitting coach.The Angels on Saturday announced the latest addition to new manager Ron Washington’s coaching staff.Johnny Washington, who isn’t related to his new boss, spent the past two seasons as the Chicago Cubs’ assistant hitting coach.The 39-year-old Los Angeles-area native also has coached in the systems of the Dodgers and the Padres. Washington became San Diego’s first base coach in 2017 and the Padres’ hitting coach in 2019 before spending the 2021 season coaching in South Korea’s top league.Los Angeles already has hired Eric Young Sr. as its third base coach, former Houston manager Bo Porter as its first base coach, veteran manager Jerry Narron as its major league catching coach and Ryan Goins as the infield coach.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLBSource

Jaylen Henderson leads Texas A&M to victory in Elijah Robinson’s first game as interim coach.

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:43:02 GMT

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M quarterback Jaylen Henderson threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns and the Aggies defeated Abilene Christian 38-10 on Saturday to start the Elijah Robinson era.Robinson, A&M’s defensive line coach, is serving as the Aggies’ interim coach following last week’s firing of Jimbo Fisher. Robinson also is a candidate to take over full time for Fisher.The Wildcats (5-6) grabbed an early, short-lived lead on A&M’s first offensive possession. ACU linebacker Cirby Coheley returned what was ruled a fumble by Henderson 49 yards for a touchdown less than two minutes into the game.Henderson was hit on the play by linebacker Reese Young and the ball popped into the air. Coheley snagged the pop-up and hustled nearly half the field for the surprising early score.A&M tied the game less than three minutes later on a 7-yard Rueben Owens touchdown run, and the double-digit victory for the SEC team versus its WAC opponent was on.The Aggies (7-4) ad...

Roberson throws 4 TD passes, UConn tops Sacred Heart 31-3 to end skid

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:43:02 GMT

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Ta’Quan Roberson threw four touchdown passes and UConn ended a four-game losing streak with a 31-3 over FCS Sacred Heart on Saturday.The Huskies (2-9) got a field goal on their opening drive and followed with scoring passes of 45 yards to Cameron Ross and 12 yards to Justin Joly to lead 17-0 after one quarter.Following a field goal for the Pioneers (2-9), Roberson connected with Kylish Hicks for a 14-yard score in the closing seconds before halftime.Brett Buckman got the last touchdown on an 11-yard pass in the fourth quarter.Roberson was 22-of-34 passing for 201 yards. The Huskies had 407 yards with Cam Edwards rushing for 90 yards.Rob McCoy was 17-of-26 passing for 146 of the Pioneers’ 224 yards.___ 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-footballSource

Hidalgo, Westbeld both score 24, No. 16 Notre Dame women top Illini 79-68 in Shamrock Classic

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:43:02 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hannah Hidalgo and Maddy Westbeld scored 24 points apiece and No. 16 Notre Dame won the second Shamrock Classic 79-68 over Illinois on Saturday.Hidalgo had eight assists and the nation’s leader in steals had six to bring her total in the first four games on her career to 27. Westbeld had three 3s and eight rebounds.The Irish were without leading scorer Sonia Citron (20.3), who injured a knee in Wednesday’s win over Northwestern. Sophomore Cass Prosper had eight points in her first career start. Citron is expected to miss two weeks with a sprained knee.KK Bransford added 11 points and six offensive rebounds off the bench for Notre Dame (3-1).Genesis Bryant had 31 points for the Illini (2-2), Adalia McKenzie had 17 with eight rebounds and Makira Cook 14 points.The Illini were within one three minutes before halftime before the Irish reeled off the final nine points of the second quarter to lead 37-27. Westbeld started it with a three-point play and Anna D...

Milroe, No. 8 Alabama roll past FCS team Chattanooga, 66-10 for 9th straight win

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:43:02 GMT

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jalen Milroe passed for 197 yards and three touchdowns before sitting out the second half of No. 8 Alabama’s 66-10 rout of Chattanooga on Saturday.The Crimson Tide (10-1, No. 8 CFP) won their ninth straight game but got a breather from Southeastern Conference opponents against the Mocs (7-4), an FCS team.Milroe led Alabama to a 38-7 halftime advantage to continue his own personal hot streak, including 13 total touchdowns in the past three games. He completed his first 10 passes, with throws of 56 and 44 yards to Jermaine Burton, and finished 13 of 16. Burton caught three passes for 105 yards, all by halftime, after sitting out the Kentucky game with an illness.It was the most points Alabama scored since a 66-3 win over Western Carolina in 2019.With Auburn awaiting and after a string of SEC games, coach Nick Saban said “these are the kind of games that you really want to maintain your intensity.”“I’d say about 98% of the time we had the right intensity,”...

After Drew Allar goes out, No. 12 Penn State runs streak vs. Rutgers to 17 straight with 27-6 win

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:43:02 GMT

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Kaytron Allen ran for two touchdowns, Alex Felkins kicked a pair of field goals and No. 12 Penn State pulled away from Rutgers after quarterback Drew Allar left with an apparent injury for a 27-6 victory on Saturday.Allen finished a 15-play, scoring drive with a 2-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter and added another short, bruising scoring run up the middle early in the fourth to seal Penn State’s 17th-straight win over Rutgers.Jai Patel booted a pair of first-half field goals, including a 35-yarder to cap Rutgers’ opening possession, but Penn State’s defense shut the Scarlet Knights (6-5, 3-5 Big Ten) out the rest of the way.The Nittany Lions (9-2, 6-2) forced three turnovers including a strip sack and fumble recovery by Chop Robinson late in the third quarter that helped set up Allen’s second touchdown run.Penn State needed to lean on its running game with starting quarterback Drew Allar on the sideline. The sophomore suffered an apparent inju...

Doyle throws four TD passes, St. Francis (PA) tops Central Conneccticut 49-14 in season finale

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:43:02 GMT

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Cole Doyle recovered from a rocky start to throw four touchdown passes and Jordan Jackson ran for two more as St. Francis (PA) rolled to a 49-14 win over Central Connecticut in its season finale Saturday afternoon. The Red Flashes (4-6) finished third in the Northeast Conference at 4-3, two games behind conference champion Duquesne.Doyle threw two interceptions before he completed his second pass to a teammate in the first quarter. Luquay Washington recorded the interception; a 52-yard pick-6 for Central Connecticut.Doyle threw three touchdown passes, two to Dawson Snyder, including a 32-yard score, and Jackson dashed 28 yards to give St. Francis a 28-7 lead at intermission. Doyle added a 22-yard touchdown to Jake Bruno and Jackson punched over from the one to make it 42-7 after three quarters. Doyle finished 16 of 25 for 253 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions. Tobee Stokes carried 16 times for 106 yards and a touchdown, and Jackson had 85 yards a...

A volcano may keep residents out of an evacuated Iceland town for months

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:43:02 GMT

REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — People in southwest Iceland remained on edge Saturday, waiting to see whether a volcano rumbling under the Reykjanes Peninsula will erupt. Civil protection authorities said that even if it doesn’t, it’s likely to be months before it is safe for residents evacuated from the danger zone to go home.The fishing town of Grindavik was evacuated a week ago as magma – semi-molten rock – rumbled and snaked under the earth amid thousands of tremors. It has left a jagged crack running through the community, thrusting the ground upward by 1 meter (3 feet) or more in places.The Icelandic Meteorological Office said there is a “significant likelihood” that an eruption will occur somewhere along the 15-kilometer (9-mile) magma tunnel, with the “prime location” an area north of Grindavik near the Hagafell mountain.Grindavik, a town of 3,400, sits on the Reykjanes Peninsula, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) southwest of the capital, Reykjavik and not far from Kefla...

Lafayette’s 2nd-half eruption sends it to first Patriot League title since ’13 by drubbing Lehigh

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:43:02 GMT

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Dean DeNobile threw for three scores and Jamar Curtis rushed for three scores and Lafayette beat Lehigh 49-21 on Saturday to clinch the Patriot League title and secure an FCS playoff berth.The Leopards (9-2, 5-1) hold the tiebreaker over Holy Cross (7-4, 5-1) by virtue of their 38-35 win over the Crusaders on Oct. 21. Lafayette clinched its first title since the 2013 season.The scrappy Mountain Hawks (2-9, 1-5) built a 21-14 halftime lead before Lafayette seized control with a five-touchdown second half.In succession, DeNobile threw a 13-yard scoring pass to Dallas Holmes and Curtis ran for a 4-yard score in the third quarter. In the final stanza, DeNobile threw an 18-yard score to Chris Carasia, and Curtis ran for touchdowns of 9 and 46 yards.DeNobile was 19-for-27 passing for 245 yards. Curtis had 27 carries for 166 yards.Dante Perri threw for 116 yards and two scores and Jack DiPietro ran for 62 yards and rushed for a touchdown for Lehigh.___Get alerts on th...

Denver Zoo Lights returns for 33rd year

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:43:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Bundle up and get your tickets: The Denver Zoo is opening its annual Zoo Lights event to the public from Dec. 2 to Jan. 7 this season.The event offers over 80 acres and more than three million lights, according to a press release, in addition to new animated light sculptures, nightly ice-carving exhibitions and festive, seasonal treats. Denver Zoo flamingos move into new habitat Members have early access to the event, although tickets are selling rapidly. The zoo said these tickets sell out annually. Any Denver Zoo member can purchase tickets as early as Nov. 24 for the lights show. Guests can also purchase add-on packages: Zoo it All passes, and Glow packages.Zoo it All passes allow visitors unlimited rides on the Denver Zoo railroad, conservation carousel and the Polar Express Showing at 4D Experience. Glow packages must be pre-purchased online and give the visitor custom 3D HoloSpex glasses and a souvenir mug filled with your choice of cocoa or cider.The event ...