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John Lee Eldridge III goes the distance, capping Air Force’s rally past Wyoming

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:51 GMT

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — John Lee Eldridge III raced 58 yards for the go-ahead score with 2:17 remaining and Air Force rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Wyoming 34-27 in a battle for first place in the Mountain West Conference on Saturday night.The long touchdown came after John Hoyland missed a 52-yard field goal for Wyoming. Eldridge scored on the third play following the miss and Air Force (6-0, 4-0) stopped Wyoming (5-2, 2-1) on downs on the ensuing possession.The win kept the Falcons alone in first place as they rallied from deficits of 14-0 in the first quarter and 21-17 at halftime.The Falcons took the second-half kickoff and drove 75 yards in 17 plays, taking 10:13 off the clock. Quarterback Zac Larrier’s 1-yard touchdown run gave Air Force a 24-21 lead and the Falcons added a Matthew Dapore 43-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter.Andrew Peasley threw his third touchdown pass of the game for Wyoming and the score was tied at 27 after the extra-poi...

Auston Matthews scores 3 times to send Toronto Maple Leafs past Minnesota Wild 7-4

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:51 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews registered his second hat trick in two games to open the season, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Minnesota Wild 7-4 on Saturday night.William Nylander had two goals and an assist for Toronto, and Ilya Samsonov made 28 saves. Calle Jarnkrok had a goal and an assist, and Tyler Bertuzzi also scored. Mitch Marner and Morgan Rielly each had two assists.Matthews is the fifth player in NHL history to open a season with back-to-back hat tricks, joining Alex Ovechkin (2017-18), Cy Denneny (1917-18), Joe Malone (1917-18) and Reg Noble (1917-18).Matt Boldy, Ryan Hartman, Marco Rossi and Brandon Duhaime scored for Minnesota. Filip Gustavsson stopped 26 shots.CANADIENS 3, BLACKHAWKS 2MONTREAL (AP) — Cole Caufield scored the first of Montreal’s three unanswered second-period goals, and the Canadiens beat Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks in their home opener.Bedard, hockey’s most anticipated prospect since Connor McDavid, received a not-so-warm welcome fro...

Finley and Hobert connect on pair of 4th-quarter TDs to lift Texas State over Louisiana-Monroe 21-20

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:51 GMT

SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — TJ Finley threw a pair of touchdown passes to Joey Hobert late in the game to rally Texas State to a 21-20 victory over Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday night. Ja’Terious Evans picked off a Finley pass and returned the ball 28 yards into the end zone that stretched UL Monroe’s lead to 20-9 with 8:57 to play in the game. Finley’s 11-yard touchdown pass to Hobert pulled Texas State to 20-15 with 41:16 left. The duo connected again for a 22-yard touchdown that capped an 11-play, 76-yard drive with 41 seconds left. Finley finished 24-of-46 passing for 222 yards and Hobert made 10 catches for 110. Donerio Davenport added 94 yards rushing on 15 carries for Texas State (5-2, 2-1 Sun Belt Conference). Mason Shipley made field goals from 29, 34 and 47 yards, each in the first half. Jiya Wright threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Woullard in the first quarter for UL Monroe (2-4, 0-3). __AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football an...

Arizona rebounds from narrow losses with 44-6 victory over No. 19 Washington State

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:51 GMT

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Noah Fifita threw for 342 yards, Jonah Coleman had 168 yards and three rushing touchdowns and Arizona forced three turnovers in a 44-6 victory over No. 19 Washington State on Saturday night. The Wildcats (4-3, 2-2 Pac-12) scored 44 straight points to break through in a big way after nearly upsetting top-10 teams the last two weeks.Fifita started his third straight game in place of the injured Jayden de Laura, a former Washington State quarterback. He was masterful from the start against the Cougars, who dropped their second consecutive game after starting 4-0 and reaching No. 13 in the AP Top 25.Fifita was 34-of-43 passing, but didn’t throw for any touchdowns. All of Arizona’s scores came on the ground. Coleman scored on runs of 1, 1 and 23 yards. Rayshon Luke rushed for 70 yards, including a 40-yarder for a score, and DJ Williams scored from 15 yards.Coleman also had four catches for 98 yards. The Cougars (4-2, 1-2) scored on Nakia Watson’s 1...

Cómo proteger tu salud mental mientras lees noticias de la guerra entre Israel y Hamas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:51 GMT

(CNN) — A medida que el conflicto en Israel y Gaza continúa desarrollándose, muchas personas se exponen a innumerables imágenes, historias y sonidos del conflicto a través de noticias de radio y televisión, artículos de periódicos y digitales y, por supuesto, redes sociales.Y eso nos está pasando factura a todos nosotros, incluidos nuestros hijos. La Asociación Estadounidense de Psicología emitió un comunicado esta semana advirtiendo que consumir noticias violentas y traumáticas puede afectar negativamente nuestra salud mental.“La Psicología nos dice que el miedo, la ansiedad y el estrés traumático tienen efectos a largo plazo sobre la salud y el bienestar. Estos impactos también los sienten las personas de todo el mundo que tienen familiares y amigos en la región, así como aquellos preocupados por los efectos de la guerra en todas partes”, dice.Entonces, ¿cómo podemos mantenernos informados y conectados mientras protegemos nuestra salud mental y la de nuestros hijos? Este es ...

Freshman QB Avery Johnson has 5 rushing TDs as Kansas State beats Texas Tech 38-21

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:51 GMT

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Freshman quarterback Avery Johnson ran for five touchdowns, a first in FBS this season, while sharing time with starter Will Howard, and Kansas State beat Texas Tech 38-21 on Saturday night.Johnson finished with 91 yards rushing as the Wildcats (4-2, 2-1 Big 12) bounced back from a surprising loss at Oklahoma State with an eighth consecutive victory in the series for the defending Big 12 champions.Jake Strong led a 99-yard drive to the only lead for Texas Tech (3-4, 2-2) in his debut in the third quarter after replacing injured starter Behren Morton. But the freshman threw three interceptions after the Wildcats had gone back in front.Morton, who was starting because of the third long-term injury in as many seasons to Tyler Shough, was slow to get up several times in the first half and was ruled out after the break because of an undisclosed injury.Strong’s second series started at the Texas Tech 1-yard line, but his 13-yard pass got the drive going.Strong ...

MSU Denver recognized for its service to Hispanic students

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Metropolitan State University in Denver is marking its recognition as one of the top Hispanic-serving institutions in the country.Recently the university was designated with a seal that it said no other school in Colorado can boast. Guided by Latina roots and medical background, Yadira Caraveo paves new path In the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month, MSU has been awarded the Seal of Excelencia by "Excelenicia in Education," an organization that focuses on Hispanics and higher education."We were one of nine this year, so a total of 39 institutions," Manuel Del Real said.Del Real is an executive director at MSU and he said it is not an award that is bestowed to many schools.The Seal of Excelencia marked the school's work to serve Hispanic students."That they're successful," Del Real said, "that they find their careers."Del Real's job is to ensure the school is properly serving the needs of its Hispanic students, of which 64% graduate with a degree from the university....

Denver Police investigating outdoor death

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Police Department was investigating an outdoor death Saturday evening.DPD said the investigation was happening in the 2600 block of Welton Street.The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner will provide the victims identity and cause of death.No further details were immediately released.

Denver weather: Sunshine and a warming trend on the way

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay sunny, encouraging a warming trend to end the weekend and start the workweek. Weather tonight: Mostly clear, chillySaturday night, Denver will stay clear and cool. Temperatures will fall down to the mid-30s, which is just a few degrees below average. Weather tomorrow: Sunny, seasonal After a chilly start, sunshine will come out and warm temperatures on Sunday to the mid-60s, which is right in line with normal for this time of year. Looking ahead: Sunny and warmer start to the workweek More sunshine is in store for the start of the workweek alongside a warming trend. Monday, temperatures will climb from a low in the upper 30s to a high in the 70s. Tuesday will be the warmest day of the week. High temperatures will climb to the lower 80s, which is around 15 degrees above normal and close to the record high of 86 set in 1926. The next big change moves in with a cold front Tuesday night into Wednesday. This front will increase wind speeds...

Stepped up security at South Florida synagogues and mosques amid war, calls to stay vigilant

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:51 GMT

As Israel’s war on Hamas rages on, an increased law enforcement presence continues to be seen at several synagogues and mosques across South Florida.Speaking with 7News on Saturday, local religious leaders said they are taking several precautionary measures out of an abundance of caution.“We also ran a couple of drills with the congregation in case of an active shooter or a hostage situation,” said Rabbi Ariel Yeshurun with Sky Lake Synagogue in North Miami Beach.Along with that, leaders in the Jewish community have also added extra guards and security procedures at their places of worship and schools.“Of course, we take precautions. Of course, we are very serious about security, but at the same time, we will never stop coming together never stop gathering,” said Rabbi Jonathan Berkun with the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center.Meanwhile, the prayers continue at Masjid An-Noor in Southwest Miami-Dade, with added security measures at their place of worship...