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No. 14 Oklahoma carries Big 12 title game aspirations into clash with BYU

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:27 GMT

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Oklahoma has earned a second chance at potentially playing for another Big 12 Championship.The no. 14 Sooners (8-2, 5-2 Big 12, no. 14 in CFP) seemingly faded from contention for a Big 12 title game slot following back-to-back losses to Kansas and Oklahoma State. But a resounding victory over West Virginia last weekend, coupled with defeats for the Jayhawks and the Cowboys, created a brand-new jumble in the conference standings. Oklahoma now sits in a four-way tie with Oklahoma State, Iowa State, and Kansas State for second place behind Texas.It adds stakes to an otherwise unremarkable road trip to BYU.“We put ourselves in a tough position,” Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said. “That’s what I know. We don’t control our own destiny. But let’s focus on the finish. Let’s focus on this week. Let’s focus on the details and the DNA of this opponent.”The Sooners head west with an offense operating at peak efficiency again. Dillon Gabriel became the first Oklahoma player t...

USA Hockey names Brett Peterson general manager for the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:27 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — USA Hockey has named Brett Peterson as its general manager for next year’s IIHF Men’s World Championship.The organization announced the hire Thursday. Peterson, in his fourth season as an assistant GM with the NHL’s Florida Panthers, is believed to be the first Black executive to serve in that role for USA Hockey.“We are really excited to have Brett as the general manager of our men’s national team,” USA Hockey assistant executive director of hockey operations John Vanbiesbrouck said in a statement. “He has done a terrific job in helping build the Florida Panthers, and his extensive knowledge of the overall player pool in our country will be really beneficial in putting together our team for the world championship.”Peterson, 42, became the first Black assistant GM in the NHL when the Panthers hired him in 2020. The Northborough, Massachusetts, native previously served as Wasserman Media Group’s VP of hockey and was an NHLPA-cert...

Ex-Pentagon police officer gets 25 years for fatally shooting 2 men in parking lot in 2021

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:27 GMT

A still photo from a surveillance camera showing the April 7, 2021, shooting. (Courtesy Montgomery County State's Attorney) A still photo from a surveillance camera showing the April 7, 2021, shooting. (Courtesy Montgomery County State's Attorney) The former off-duty Pentagon police officer who fatally shot two men in the parking lot of his Takoma Park condo building in April 2021 has been sentenced to 25 years in prison on two counts of second-degree murder.David Hall Dixon, 42, opened fire on a car in the parking lot of the Takoma Park Overlook Condominiums in the predawn hours of April 7, 2021, firing five shots and fatally striking 38-year-old James Johnson and 32-year-old Dominique Williams.The sentence hande...

Bowl eligible already, Auburn hosts New Mexico State

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:27 GMT

New Mexico State (8-3) at Auburn (6-4), Saturday, 4 p.m. EST (SEC Network). Line: Auburn by 23 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Auburn leads 3-0.WHAT’S AT STAKE?The Tigers are already bowl eligible after three straight Southeastern Conference wins, but an upset loss would dampen the mood leading up to the Iron Bowl against Alabama. New Mexico State has clinched a spot in the Conference USA championship game against No. 25 Liberty and wants to extend a six-game winning streak. The Aggies are bowl eligible for a second straight season, something they haven’t done since the 1959-60 seasons.KEY MATCHUPBoth offenses are largely powered by running games and have mobile quarterbacks. Auburn is averaging 207 yards rushing with 19 touchdowns, and the Aggies are posting very similar numbers (206.1 yards, 18 TDs). Jarquez Hunter leads the Tigers with 745 yards while quarterback Diego Pavia tops New Mexico State with 705 yards and five scores. Monte Watkins has run for ...

2nd teen arrested in deadly shooting outside Aurora mall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A second teenager was arrested in connection to a shooting that killed a 15-year-old in the parking lot of an Aurora mall. According to the Aurora Police Department, a 17-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday on felony counts of second-degree murder and aggravated robbery. The boy will not be identified because he is a minor. Colorado middle schooler’s racist rant caught on video, raising concern for school violence This is the second arrest in this case. On Oct. 10, a 16-year-old boy surrendered in the deadly shooting. He was booked on felony counts of second-degree murder and aggravated robbery, according to the Aurora Police Department. He also faces a traffic offense of failing to report an accident to police.Teen killed in meetup at mallOn Sept. 30, 15-year-old Raphael Velin was shot and killed outside an Aurora shopping center. Detectives said the incident was part of a pre-planned meetup between Velin and the suspects at the Southlands shopping center. How a...

Why you might see smoke near Denver airport

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you notice clouds of smoke near the Denver International Airport over the next few days, don't worry, it's not an emergency.Rocky Mountain Arsenal said that as long as weather permits, there will be prescribed burning at the wildlife refuge. How much do household fires increase with Thanksgiving cooking? It will happen daily through Monday, Nov. 20 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Burns were scheduled to begin Wednesday, but U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, which runs the arsenal, said smoke dispersal would be tricky so it began Thursday at 10 a.m.Fish and Wildlife said smoke would be visible for several miles from the perimeter of the refuge, and people in the area may smell the smoke.

This Colorado city is the most expensive to heat in the winter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A recent study released the most expensive cities to heat homes in the winter. All of the major cities in Denver rank higher than most in the entire country.HVAC Gnome ranked 500 of the biggest cities in the U.S. on which were most expensive to heat in the winter. It used 10 metrics, some including monthly electricity and gas bills, periods of extreme cold and the average size of homes.Here's how the top cities in Colorado ranked: What will the weather be like on Thanksgiving in Denver? Overall Rank (1=Most Expensive)CityStateOverall ScoreEnergy Costs Rank (1=Highest Costs)Cost Inflators Rank (1=Most Inflators)Lack of Energy Efficiency Rank (1=Least Efficient)14PuebloCO64.63136881827GreeleyCO61.5727567148Colorado SpringsCO58.63422602357AuroraCO57.92443552663Fort CollinsCO57.41453453472LovelandCO56.87456623077WestminsterCO56.67444862578BoulderCO56.64459573381CentennialCO56.43498191386LakewoodCO56.26452823291ThorntonCO56.10467721399LongmontCO55.67477681117Arvad...

Rick Case posthumously inducted into Florida Automobile Dealers Association Hall of Fame

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:27 GMT

Rick Case, founder and former CEO of the Rick Case Automotive Group for 60 years, was honored by the Florida Automobile Dealers Association. He was posthumously inducted into the FADA Hall of Fame. The retail pioneer and salesman began his journey into the automotive sector in 1962 in Ohio. During his career, Case held the world record for selling 1,222 Honda’s in a single month. When Hyundai was struggling in the U.S market in 1996, Case introduced the idea of a 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty. This concept has since become a standard warranty option for several manufactures. Under Case’s tenure, the Rick Case Automotive Group reached several milestones, which included approaching $2 billion in annual sales and employing 1,300 dedicated associates. With his wife, Rita Case, by his side, the two expanded the automotive endeavor to 14 dealerships throughout South Florida and Atlanta, Georgia. The duo also created and developed several fundraising initiatives, which hav...

Man who attacked Pelosi’s husband convicted of federal assault and attempted kidnapping charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:27 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A jury on Thursday convicted the man who broke into former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home seeking to hold her hostage and attacked her husband with a hammer of federal charges of attempted kidnapping and assault.The jury deliberated for about eight hours before finding David DePape guilty of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official. DePape, who faces up to 50 years in prison, did not react as the verdict was read.The attack on then-82-year-old Paul Pelosi that was captured on police body camera video just days before last year’s midterm elections sent shockwaves through the political world.DePape, 43, admitted during trial testimony that he broke into the Pelosis’ home on Oct. 28, 2022, intending to hold Nancy Pelosi hostage and “break her kneecaps” if she lied to him. He also admitted to bludgeoning Paul Pelosi with a hammer after San Francisco poli...

Arrest made in death of Jewish protester in California after confrontation over Israel-Hamas war

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:27 GMT

(CNN) — A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a Jewish protester who fell and hit his head during pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian protests in Southern California earlier this month, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Thursday.Loay Alnaji was arrested Thursday on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter and his bail will be set at $1 million, the news release said. Alnaji was arrested within the hour and does not yet appear in the Ventura County inmate roster. CNN is trying to determine if he has legal representation.Paul Kessler, 69, died after suffering a head injury following an interaction with a pro-Palestine protestor during dueling rallies on November 5.Witnesses said Kessler was “involved in a physical altercation” with at least one counter protester while pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian rallies were being held in Thousand Oaks, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said in an earlier news release.It is unclear what i...