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Jeremiah Cooper’s early pick-six sets the defensive tone in Iowa State’s 30-9 win over Northern Iowa

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:19:45 GMT

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Jeremiah Cooper’s two first-half interceptions set the tone for Iowa State’s 30-9 win over Northern Iowa on Saturday, easing the pressure on a Cyclones offense rocked by suspensions and departures.Cooper returned his first career interception 58 yards for a touchdown on the fifth play from scrimmage. His second pick set up Chase Contreraz’s 56-yard field goal just before halftime, giving Iowa State a 23-0 cushion.“It’s unexplainable,” Cooper said. “My first college interceptions, so this is something I can’t even describe. I’m just forever grateful for it.”The Cyclones were missing several projected starters due to a state gambling investigation, including quarterback Hunter Dekkers, who threw for 3,044 yards and 19 touchdowns last year.Rocco Becht handled most of the quarterback duties Saturday, completing 10 of 13 passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns.“I’m not going to lie. I had some butterflies coming into the stadium...

Virginia State survives gaffe in final seconds and beats Norfolk State 33-24 in wild finish

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:19:45 GMT

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Upton Bailey rushed for 183 yards and a score on 18 carries and Virginia State survived a gaffe in the final seconds to defeat Norfolk State 33-24 in a season opener on Saturday.The Division-II Trojans stopped quarterback Otto Kuhns a yard short of a first down at the Virginia State 4-yard line with 59 seconds remaining. Three rushes left the Trojans with a fourth down at their 6. Reserve quarterback Jordan Davis rolled out into the end zone then went upfield to run out the clock but was pushed out of bounds at the 6 with a second remaining. Norfolk State came out to attempt a tying field goal but the snap was high and Dante Clark scooped it up and returned it the other way for a touchdown. The Trojans rushed for 316 yards and passed for 171 more, outgaining the Spartans 487-304. Kuhns passed for 166 yards and passed for two TDs with an interception.Norfolk State had won the two previous games against the Trojans but Virginia State improved its series lead to 31-...

PSG sells midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum to Saudi side Al-Ettifaq

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:19:45 GMT

PARIS (AP) — French champion Paris Saint-Germain sold Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum to Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al-Ettifaq on Saturday.No financial details were given by PSG but the deal was reportedly worth 10 millions euros ($10.8 million).The 32-year-old Wijnaldum joined PSG from Liverpool two years ago but lost form and was loaned to Roma in Serie A last season.He becomes the latest player to join the European exodus toward the cash-rich Saudi Pro League and will be coached there by Liverpool midfield great Steven Gerrard.Last month, PSG sold Brazil forward Neymar to Al-Hilal.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Monaco routs Lens to move 2 points clear atop the French league

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:19:45 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Monaco did not even need goals from its forwards to beat Lens 3-0 at home and move to the top of the French league on Saturday.Wissam Ben Yedder failed to add to his league-leading four goals and Takumi Minamino stayed on three, and it hardly mattered.Coach Adi Hütter’s free-scoring side has 10 points from four games and was two points clear of second-placed Marseille, which drew at Nantes 1-1 on Friday.Lens, which finished second last season to qualify for the Champions League, has picked up only one point and club-record signing Elye Wahi was kept quiet up front by Monaco’s defense.Two of Monaco’s defenders scored, too, as it reached a healthy 13 goals from four matches. Wilfried Songo headed in from Caio Henrique’s corner in the 24th minute and, after midfielder Aleksandr Golovin turned in a pass from Minamino in the 36th, it was Guillermo Maripan’s turn to head home another pinpoint Henrique corner in the 59th.In the other match, Brest ...

Tigers place OF Riley Greene on IL with elbow inflammation; recall INF/OF Tyler Nevin

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:19:45 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Riley Greene on the injured list with right elbow inflammation on Saturday before their game against the White Sox in Chicago and recalled infielder/outfielder Tyler Nevin from Triple-A Indianapolis to take the spot on the roster.Greene, Detroit’s first-round draft pick (fifth overall) in 2019 will have the right elbow — he throws left-handed — reevaluated once swelling subsides. Manager A.J. Hinch said that might be in seven to 10 days.Greene was hurt while making a terrific diving catch in left field in the fifth inning of Detroit’s 4-2 win at Chicago on Friday. The athletic 22-year-old, who’s played mostly in center field this season, raced to the gap and lunged to snare Tim Anderson’s liner.Greene jammed his elbow on the play and was lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh as a precaution. The injury flared up overnight after Hinch said “things are pointing in a positive direction” on Friday.“Last night the physical exam...

Watch: Bear walks into Telluride restaurant looking for a snack

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:19:45 GMT

TELLURIDE, Colo. -- The Colorado mountain town of Telluride has seen extra foot traffic over the past week and during Labor Day weekend due to the Telluride Film Festival. But those dining at 221 South Oak on Wednesday got their own show when a big bear decided to pass through. “It was later that evening, but with the film festival going on we still had guests in the restaurant," Sophie Iglar, a manager at 221 South Oak said. Why bears in Colorado like trash, explained Iglar estimated there were still 15 to 20 people dining inside and outside when the big bear made its way onto the outside dining patio, prompting those outside to head in. “Someone ran down and said there is a bear upstairs and I said 'Oh no here we go!'" Iglar said.The whole thing was caught on camera by both staff and those dining.   “Our little neighborhood bear was on our back patio and then came up and around and headed towards the street," Iglar said. The owner and chef at 221 South Oak, Eliza Gavin, has own...

Cueto wins in his return as Burger hits 2 of Marlins’ 4 home runs in 11-5 win over Nationals

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:19:45 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jake Burger hit two of Miami’s four home runs, Johnny Cueto struck out four in his return from a viral infection and the Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 11-5 Saturday to win a third consecutive game and keep pace in the NL wild-card race.Jesús Sánchez and Bryan De La Cruz each hit a three-run home run off Washington starter Trevor Williams (6-9), who has given up a league-leading 33 this season. Burger’s two gave him 30 homers this season and five since arriving in a trade Aug. 1 from the Chicago White Sox.“There’s obviously a lot of energy in the dugout, and we’re just having fun,” Burger said. “We’re just playing our style of baseball and just trying to have as much fun as possible.”Cueto (1-3) allowed two solo home runs in five-plus innings, including one to Lane Thomas in the sixth that ended his afternoon after allowing three earned runs on 77 pitches. That was in line with manager Skip Schumaker’s expectation that the 37-year-old would...

State police called to Logan Airport after potential crime aboard American Airlines flight

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:19:45 GMT

State troopers were called to Logan International Airport in Boston on Saturday morning after being notified by American Airlines of a potential criminal act that had occurred on a flight to Boston from Charlotte, North Carolina, police said.American Flight 1441 was met by troopers and detectives, who initiated an investigation and determined the alleged act occurred mid-flight.Crimes that occur mid-flight fall under federal jurisdiction. No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Community rallying to support family after toddler dies in accident at auto repair shop in Cohasset

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:19:45 GMT

The Cohasset community is coming together to support the family of a young boy who was killed in a tragic accident at an auto repair shop on Thursday.Police say 3-year-old Mahmoud Awada was killed in the accident at Hajj Auto Service.The community has set up a fund at Abington Savings to help the family with funeral expenses and other costs.Those who would like to contribute can mail a check to any of the bank’s branches payable to the Hajj Awada Family Memorial.

Police ID man killed in violent Duxbury crash

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:19:45 GMT

Police have identified the 49-year-old Pembroke man who was killed in a violent pickup truck crash in Duxbury.Officers responding to a reported crash on North Street around 1:15 a.m. Saturday found a 2019 Ford F-150 that had slammed into a tree on the side of the road, according to police.The driver, who was ejected from the vehicle, was taken to South Shore Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He was later identified as Jason Haen, of Pembroke.The cause of the crash remains under investigation but speed appears to have been a factor in the crash, police said.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.