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Gophers football: Running back, defensive tackle leave after one week

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:25:49 GMT

A new defensive tackle and a running back for the Gophers stuck for around less than a week.Indiana transfer tailback Trent Howland gave a verbal commitment to Minnesota during an on-campus last weekend, but he backed off his pledge on Sunday. Florida International transfer nose tackle Jordan Guerad backed off his commitment on Saturday.“I’m back Hoosier nation,” Howland wrote on X.Guerad wrote on social media: “I’d like to thank Minnesota for giving me the opportunity to be a part of their program. After talking with my family we have decided to move in a different direction and de-commit.”Guerad then quickly pledged to Louisville, which is led by former Purdue coach Jeff Brohm.With the exit of Guerad, a Conference USA first-team selection, Minnesota will go back to looking for a new nose tackle to help replace current senior Kyler Baugh.Howland will remain at Indiana after new head coach Curt Cignetti was hired from James Madison on Nov. 30.With Howland’s U...

Talks on border security grind on as Trump invokes Nazi-era “blood” rhetoric against immigrants

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:25:49 GMT

By LISA MASCARO and STEPHEN GROVES (Associated Press)WASHINGTON — Negotiators rushed to reach a U.S. border security deal Sunday that would unlock President Joe Biden’s request for billions of dollars worth of military aid for Ukraine and other national security needs before senators leave town for the holiday recess. The Biden administration, which is becoming more deeply involved in the talks, is facing pressure from all sides over any deal. The administration and Senate negotiators had hoped to reach a framework by the weekend, but that’s deeply uncertain. The talks come as Donald Trump, the Republican presidential frontrunner in 2024, delivered alarming anti-immigrant remarks about “blood” purity over the weekend, echoing Nazi slogans of World War II to cheers at a political rally.“They’re poisoning the blood of our country,” Trump said about the record numbers of immigrants coming to the U.S. without immediate legal status.Speaking in the early-voting state of New Hampshi...

Football recruiting: CU Buffs add two former four-star recruits as transfers

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:25:49 GMT

With the offensive line rebuilt, head coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes are focusing on some other areas of the roster to upgrade.On Sunday, the Buffs landed two former four-star recruits as transfers in LSU defensive end Quency Wiggins and TCU receiver Cordale Russell.Related Articles Analyzing CU Buffs’ revamped offensive line under Deion Sanders Mines blasted in Division II national title for second straight year, as Harding runs over Orediggers Football recruiting: Former Liberty DB Preston Hodge commits to CU Buffs Football recruiting: Wade twins from Kentucky commit to CU Buffs Football recruiting: Former Vanderbilt star WR Will Sheppard transferring to Colorado Wiggins appeared in nine games during his two seasons with LSU, recording seven tackles and a tackle for loss.A four-star recruit coming out of Madison Prep Academy in Baton Rouge, La., in 2022, Wiggins was rated the No. 1...

Photos: Sledding in the snow in San Ramon?

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:25:49 GMT

Sleds were pushed, snow was flung and mini snow piles were made as hundreds came out to play in the snow. Snow machines were brought in to make snow for the Snow In The Bay event in San Ramon.In addition to the snow, Santa was made available for pictures, hot chocolate and coffee were consumed and the “Polar Express” ferried children and adults around the small snow field. This was the second year that the free event was held on Brave Church’s property. The church also hosted Snow in the Bay at their churches in Dublin and San Francisco the same day.Sophie Wu, 6, and her sister Sarah, 7, play in the snow at “Snow In The Bay” at Brave Church in San Ramon, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. This is the second year the church has hosted the event with snow machines making the snow. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) Visitors play in the snow at “Snow In The Bay” at Brave Church in San Ramon, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. This is the second year the church has...

White House, Senate negotiators scramble to reach border deal

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:25:49 GMT

By Priscilla Alvarez, Betsy Klein and Aileen Graef | CNNDemocrats and Republicans are urgently trying to reach an agreement on border policy changes before Senators leave town for the holidays, but several congressional aides are skeptical a deal can be reached as sizeable differences remain.President Joe Biden has repeatedly called on Congress to pass his national security supplemental request, which includes billions in funding for Ukraine, Israel, and border security, among other priorities. He’s warned that the funds are imperative for Ukraine, which the US has pledged to support in its war against Russia, and more broadly, for US national security.But still, the package — introduced in October — remains stalled.For weeks, negotiators on both sides of the aisles have wrestled over tying tighter immigration restrictions to supplemental funding for Ukraine and Israel. Republicans insist there needs to a change on the US southern border, where migrant surges have strained federal r...

Redwood City PD seeking assistance with carjacking investigation 

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:25:49 GMT

(KRON) – The Redwood City Police Department is searching for a man who allegedly stole a vehicle and later lit the car on fire on Friday. According to the police investigation, the suspect stole the victim’s car by force, striking the victim in the back of the head and removing the victim from the car. The suspect then drove off in the vehicle. Multiple sideshows in one night, OPD investigates The carjacking occurred at an apartment building at the 1400 block of Marshall Street around 7:11 p.m. The victim’s vehicle, a green Toyota Camry, was located on fire near Bay Road and Charter in Redwood City around 8:06 p.m. According to police, the suspect is described as an African American male adult, about six feet tall, and heavyset. He was wearing a mask and an orange construction jacket or vest. The suspect was last seen running north on Bay Road. Redwood City PD believes the suspect could have suffered burns or other injuries after he lit the car on fire. Anyone who ...

Benicia police arrest driver for DUI and passenger for possession of stolen gun

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:25:49 GMT

(BCN) -- Benicia police arrested two men early Saturday, one on suspicion of DUI and the other for alleged possession of a stolen gun. An officer stopped a vehicle car just after 1 a.m. near Military West and Southampton Road. The driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and, during a search of the vehicle, police found a loaded gun that was reported stolen in another state. Police said one of the passengers in the car admitted to being in possession of the weapon and was subsequently arrested. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Aston Villa calls for an investigation after Ollie Watkins says he was abused by a Brentford fan

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:25:49 GMT

BRENTFORD, England (AP) — Aston Villa called for an investigation after striker Ollie Watkins said he was abused by a Brentford fan on Sunday. Watkins, who used to play for Brentford, scored the winning goal in Villa’s 2-1 victory at GTech Community Stadium.“Aston Villa FC wants to express its support for Ollie Watkins and, with the utmost respect for the big majority of Brentford fans and for the club, we ask the authorities to investigate this incident to find this individual,” the club posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Zero tolerance to abuse in football.”Watkins, an England international, left Brentford for Villa in 2020 and struck his winning goal in the 85th minute.His celebrations sparked an on-field melee and Ezri Konsa and Saman Ghoddos were shown yellow cards.“I have nothing but respect for the Brentford fans, I love the club, but there was one individual who was abusing me all game,” Watkins said in Villa’s post on X. “Personal abuse that fo...

Don’t feel like cooking on Christmas? These DC-area restaurants will be open

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:25:49 GMT

Staying in town for the holidays and too lazy to cook? There are a number of restaurants in the D.C. area that have you covered on Christmas Day. Many are also open Christmas Eve and offer grab-and-go holiday specials.Founding Farmers will be offering an all-day Christmas Day buffet from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at select locations in the region, including the Tysons and Reston Station locations in Northern Virginia as well as Founding Farmers & Distillers DC and Farmers Fishers Bakers DC. The festive spread will include baked oysters and honey glazed ham, priced at $55 per person. Children ages 7 to 11 eat for $22 while children 6 and younger eat for free.Both Montgomery County’s and D.C.’s Founding Farmers locations will be open Christmas Day as well, offering an a la carte breakfast and regular lunch and dinner menus.Brazilian Steakhouse chain Fogo de Chao will be open on Christmas from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Locations in the DMV include North Bethesda, Downtown DC, National H...

LeBron James-produced special wins Daytime Emmy award

Published Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:25:49 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A show produced by Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has won a Daytime Emmy.“Recipe for Change: Standing Up to Antisemitism” won for outstanding daytime special at the Creative Arts and Lifestyle ceremony Saturday in Los Angeles.The YouTube Originals special was executive produced by James and his business partner Maverick Carter as well as three others. It was hosted by Ilana Glazer, Moshe Kasher and Idina Menzel.James has previously won three Sports Emmy awards, including one this year for “The Redeem Team” about the 2008 U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team.Source