Pruitt scores 24, Lipscomb builds 21-point lead in 2nd half and holds off Florida State 78-75

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:56:39 GMT

Pruitt scores 24, Lipscomb builds 21-point lead in 2nd half and holds off Florida State 78-75 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Will Pruitt scored 16 of his 24 points in the first half, and Lipscomb built a 21-point lead early in the second half and held off Florida State for a 78-75 victory on Saturday. Florida State trailed 62-41 with 15:53 to play but pulled within 73-70 with 2:06 remaining. AJ McGinnis answered with a 3-pointer, Joe Anderson added a layup and Lipscomb led 78-72 with 50 seconds left. Jamir Watkins made a pair of free throws for the Seminoles to cap the scoring with 37 seconds to go. Watkins then blocked Grant Asman’s layup attempt with 10 seconds left, but Darin Green Jr. missed a 3 to end it. Pruitt was 6 of 11 from the floor and had five rebounds in the first half, and he drilled his second 3-pointer that put the Bisons up 46-31 at the break. Pruitt made three free throws, and Owen McCormack, Anderson and McGinnis each hit a 3 as the Bisons opened the second half on a 12-5 surge to stretch their lead to 58-37. Pruitt finished 8-of-17 shooting from the floo...

Konieczny, Booth score 17 each, lead Notre Dame to 76-54 victory over Virginia

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:56:39 GMT

Konieczny, Booth score 17 each, lead Notre Dame to 76-54 victory over Virginia SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — J.R. Konieczny and Carey Booth scored 17 points each and Notre Dame picked up a rare win over Virginia, defeating the Cavaliers 76-54 on Saturday.Markus Burton added 15 points and eight assists for the Fighting Irish (6-7, 1-1 ACC) and Kebba Njie scored 10 points. Booth had nine rebounds and Konieczny grabbed eight.Notre Dame led 41-24 at halftime and held off a brief run by Virginia to win going away.Virginia scored the first seven points of the second half to get within 41-31 before Notre Dame regrouped. The teams played mostly even for several minutes, then a 15-2 run sparked by Burton and Booth gave Notre Dame a 63-40 lead with 8 1/2 minutes remaining. Booth hit two 3-pointers and scored eight points in the run and Burton added five points. Notre Dame led by at least 20 points for the remainder of the game.Reece Beekman led Virginia (10-3, 1-1) with 15 points and Ryan Dunn scored 13. The Cavs shot 38% and attempted only 11 3-pointers, despite trailing by ...

Cornerback Eric Stokes goes back on injured reserve as Packers’ secondary suffers another setback

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:56:39 GMT

Cornerback Eric Stokes goes back on injured reserve as Packers’ secondary suffers another setback GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes has gone back on injured reserve as he continues to deal with a hamstring issue, causing one more obstacle for a secondary that’s already missing suspended cornerback Jaire Alexander.Stokes hadn’t been listed on Friday’s injury report, but the Packers announced Saturday the hamstring issue would prevent the 2021 first-round pick from Georgia from playing Sunday at Minnesota. Later Saturday, the Packers placed him on injured reserve.The hamstring problem caused Stokes to spend time on injured reserve earlier this season. Stokes has played in just three games all season and was limited to four special-teams snaps in one of them. Earlier in the year, he was dealing with a foot injury that prematurely ended his 2022 season.The Packers (7-8) had announced Wednesday that Alexander would be serving a one-game suspension due to conduct detrimental to the team. That means Alexander and Stokes will be sidelined when the Pac...

Pitcher Frankie Montas agrees to $16 million, 1-year contract with Reds, AP source says

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:56:39 GMT

Pitcher Frankie Montas agrees to $16 million, 1-year contract with Reds, AP source says Frankie Montas and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a $16 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, a deal that gives the 30-year-old right-hander a chance to revive his career after an injury-decimated spell with the New York Yankees.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.The agreement was first reported by the New York Post.Montas was acquired by the Yankees from Oakland with reliever Lou Trivino on Aug. 1, 2022, for four prospects. Montas went 1-3 with a 6.35 ERA in eight starts with New York that year, later admitting he wasn’t healthy.He had labrum surgery on Feb. 21 with Los Angeles Dodgers head team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache and made his only big league appearance of the year on Sept. 30. On the next-to-last day of the season, Montas retired four hitters while allowing two hits and a walk to get the win in a 5-2 victory at Kansas City.Mo...

NFC-leading 49ers visit the Commanders looking to bounce back

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:56:39 GMT

NFC-leading 49ers visit the Commanders looking to bounce back Washington Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett (12) passes against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)(AP/Adam Hunger) Washington Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett (12) passes against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)(AP/Adam Hunger) SAN FRANCISCO (11-4) at WASHINGTON (4-11)Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FoxBETTING LINE: 49ers by 13 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.AGAINST THE SPREAD: 49ers 8-6-1; Commanders 6-8-1SERIES RECORD: San Francisco leads 22-12-1.LAST MEETING: 49ers beat Commanders 37-20 on Dec. 24...

2-alarm fire reported at house under construction in Denver

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:56:39 GMT

2-alarm fire reported at house under construction in Denver DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Fire Department responded to a fire in a large 2-story house under construction in Denver's Belcaro neighborhood Saturday afternoon.The fire was reported near South Madison Street and East Belcaro Drive.There was heavy fire reported in both the basement and the first floor.As of 12:50 p.m., crews had backed out of the structure.No injuries were reported.

Delays on Interstate 70 at Silverthorne for vehicle fire

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:56:39 GMT

Delays on Interstate 70 at Silverthorne for vehicle fire DENVER (KDVR) -- The right lane of westbound Interstate 70 at Silverthorne was closed Saturday afternoon after a vehicle hauler caught fire, according to the Colorado State Patrol.The incident was first reported at 11:34 a.m. There were no injuries reported.Traffic backed up on westbound I-70 in Silverthorne (Credit: Colorado Department of Transportation)All lanes of westbound I-70 were originally closed. Colorado Department of Transportation traffic cameras showed traffic backed up on the interstate.

1 killed in hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Aurora

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:56:39 GMT

1 killed in hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Aurora DENVER (KDVR) -- Police in Aurora investigated a deadly hit-and-run crash that occurred late Friday night. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. in the area of Alameda Avenue and South Frazier Court.The victim, an adult woman pedestrian, died on the scene, according to police. The investigation was ongoing, and police did not have vehicle information.

Howie Carr: My predictions for the new year’s news

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:56:39 GMT

Howie Carr: My predictions for the new year’s news Comes the New Year, and time for the predictions for 2024 from Carrnac the Magnificent.The envelopes, please.Karen Read — not guilty.But no federal indictments on any of the ongoing nonsense in the Town of Canton.Photo by Daily Express/Getty Images“Howie” Carrnac the Magnificent dusted off his crystal ball, like this one held by a fortune teller in 1971, and tells all he sees for the year ahead in news. (Photo by Daily Express/Getty Images)And no big-bucks Netflix deals either — it’s gotten way too messy, and everyone involved is still alive and lawyered-up (except for John O’Keefe).Everything bad that happens in 2024 will be blamed on Donald J. Trump.Everything good that happens will be credited to Joe Biden.Despite initial headlines, no local politicians will be named as johns of the $600-an-hour brothels in Watertown and Cambridge because… Democrats.Monthly state tax revenues will continue to crater, and by April the first bill will be filed in legislature to reduce t...

Boston police arrest suspect after gunshots fired during building fire in Mattapan

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:56:39 GMT

Boston police arrest suspect after gunshots fired during building fire in Mattapan Boston police arrested a suspect Saturday after a standoff in Mattapan that started when shots were fired while firefighters were responding to a building fire.Boston Fire Department Deputy Chief Michael Doherty said crews responded to 50 Fairlawn Ave., an apartment complex in the neighborhood, for a report of a fire and as they approached the building, “there were some gunshots fired.”Law enforcement did not identify the suspect in custody nor the firearm that was used in the incident. No injuries were reported and the firefighters were able to extinguish the fire when the suspect was arrested.Police, SWAT units, and hostage negotiators responded to the scene, Police Commissioner Michael Cox told reporters.“We secured the building, evacuated the rest of the residents within the building. And with the use of some drones, at some point, we entered the building and secured the actual location where we believed it had occurred,” Cox said.Cox said the suspect sustained a “slight injury”...