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Murrell scores 18, has 10 steals, Ole Miss stays unbeaten with 74-53 win over Troy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:37 GMT

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Matthew Murrell scored 18 points and added 10 steals, and No. 25 Mississippi improved to 11-0 with 74-53 win over Troy on Tuesday night.Jaemyn Brakefield scored 17 points, Jaylen Murray added 16 points and Allen Flanigan had 13 points and a game-high eight assists and seven rebounds for the Rebels.“We had special individual performances tonight and it’s always been a player’s game,” Mississippi coach Chris Beard said. “But, it’s special for Matthew because it’s his birthday today, too.”Ole Miss built a 31-22 halftime lead, highlighted by a 15-3 run capped by a 3-point shot from Murray. The Rebels connected on nine consecutive shots to open the second half and Troy never got closer than 14 points again.Tayton Conerway led Troy (5-6) with 13 points while Aamer Muhammad added 11. The Trojans finished with 25 turnovers but won the rebounding battle, 33-32.Ole Miss finished 27 of 59 from the floor, 46%, after shooting 3 of 12 in the opening eight minutes. The Rebels ...

Md. Senate candidate says he’s more progressive, but also more bipartisan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:37 GMT

The campaign to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin has been heating up in Maryland, with the two leading Democrats running for the seat both constantly sending out statements touting new endorsements.So why is the candidate boasting the most primary endorsements — including all of the current Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives — also saying he’s not the “establishment” candidate?Congressman David Trone, who represents Western Maryland and the northern portion of Montgomery County, has spent the fall and early winter racking up endorsements from various labor unions around Maryland, including the Maryland State Education Association, as well as other labor unions, including some based in Prince George’s County.This week, Trone added House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, considered a contender for future Speaker of the House, to his list of endorsements.In contrast, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has earned numerous endorsements f...

Benham’s 21 lead High Point past UNC Greensboro 74-63

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:37 GMT

HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — Trae Benham had 21 points in High Point’s 74-63 win against UNC Greensboro on Tuesday night.Benham added six rebounds for the Panthers (9-4). Kezza Giffa was 2 of 7 shooting, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 8 from the line to add 13 points. Duke Miles went 6 of 7 from the field to finish with 13 points.The Spartans (8-3) were led in scoring by Kobe Langley, who finished with 14 points and seven assists. Keyshaun Langley added 11 points and two steals for UNC Greensboro. Miles Jones also recorded 11 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Balogun scores 21 as Binghamton knocks off Niagara 74-69

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:37 GMT

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — Tariq Balogun’s 21 points helped Binghamton defeat Niagara 74-69 on Tuesday night.Balogun had seven rebounds for the Bearcats (7-4). Armon Harried scored 18 points and added 11 rebounds. Nehemiah Benson was 4 of 5 shooting and 3 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points.The Purple Eagles (3-7) were led by Ahmad Henderson II, who recorded 23 points and seven rebounds. Luke Bumbalough added 16 points, two steals and two blocks for Niagara. Braxton Bayless also had nine points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Doherty scores 21 as Northeastern knocks off Central Connecticut State 79-74

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:37 GMT

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Chris Doherty’s 21 points helped Northeastern defeat Central Connecticut State 79-74 on Tuesday night.Doherty also added six rebounds for the Huskies (5-7,. Harold Woods scored 14 points while going 4 of 6 and 6 of 7 from the free throw line, and added six rebounds. Masai Troutman had 10 points and was 1 of 2 shooting and 8 of 10 from the free throw line.Jordan Jones led the way for the Blue Devils (4-7) with 22 points and three steals. Central Connecticut State also got 21 points and two blocks from Allan Jeanne-Rose. Kellen Amos also recorded 17 points, six rebounds and two steals.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Colorado rancher asks state to remove wolves after latest attack on his livestock

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:37 GMT

JACKSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — A Colorado rancher is asking the state to remove the wolves that injured and killed his cattle.Last week, longtime rancher Don Gittleson found his calf attacked in Jackson County."As soon she got up, I knew what the problem was," Gittleson said. After investigating, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials confirmed to FOX31 that they found wounds consistent with wolf depredation. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Gittleson said this is now the seventh of his livestock CPW found to be attacked by wolves over the last two years.“Seven that were confirmed,” Gittleson said. “We've had some that either disappeared or they didn't confirm them that I feel that the wolves did. I think getting something confirmed is not quite as easy as people might think."Wolves naturally migrated to ColoradoGittleson thinks a male wolf from the North Park pack of wolves, which naturally migrated to Colorado a couple of years ago, is responsibl...

'Grinch' caught on camera slashing holiday inflatables in Wheat Ridge

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:37 GMT

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (KDVR) — Police are searching for a person caught on camera slashing multiple holiday inflatables outside a Wheat Ridge home. It happened Saturday morning in a neighborhood near 44th Avenue and Kipling Street.A homeowner named Lauren said she woke up to find her decorations looking a bit droopy.“We woke up and saw that two out of our three Christmas decoration inflatables were looking kind of sad," she said. “Sure enough, there’s a guy who ran up to the yard, had a big knife, viciously slashed the throat of the reindeer and then went after poor Olaf." FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox A neighbor told FOX31 they had multiple inflatables slashed Saturday morning as well. They've since patched those with duct tape.“Maybe it’s nothing more than wanting to pop big balloons," Lauren said. "However, it’s a jerk move. I told my kids he's like the real-life version of the Grinch.”A suspect reportedly slashed an inflatable reindeer in Whea...

‘We meet them where they are’: Homeless Trust, MDPD, work to help homeless people living at MIA find shelters 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:37 GMT

This time of year, many people fly home for the holidays. But for some people, home is the airport.Tonight, 7 Investigates’ Karen Hensel, takes us along with the team trying to help those with nowhere else to go.Miami-Dade Officer: “We’re here to do the operation tonight.”These Miami-Dade Police officers are based at Miami International Airport.The mission is not about arrests but about compassion.Miami-Dade Officer: “We’re going over to the terminal first.”We can’t show you some of their faces because they also work undercover.On this night, they are teaming up with counselors Laquinta Walker and Rejine Henry from the Homeless Trust.Laquinta Walker: “So they normally hide like in parts like that, they’ll sleep.”The group is trying to help those living inside and outside the airport get into shelters.Laquinta Walker: “Hello, how are you? Do you need any type of assistance tonight? Are you homeless?”The ma...

Man mauled to death by dog, body found in SW Miami-Dade home garage

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:37 GMT

A death investigation is underway in Southwest Miami-Dade, as police reported that a man was fatally mauled by his own dog. Yellow tape surrounded the home along Southwest 104th Terrace and 123rd Court where the man was killed on Monday night, along with members of the Miami-Dade Police Department and animal service vans. “A family friend of the deceased victim had not heard from this person since around Sunday,” said MDPD Det. Andre Martin “That person then came to the residence to check on their friend where they found them deceased in the garage of the home. emergency services were called, officers arrived and they observed the victim deceased in the garage from what appeared to be numerous dog bites.”Calls for emergency services described a bloody incident in the home where loud barking was heard from a block away. “The investigation at this point, is starting to look like that may have been the cause of death of the victim.”Medical examiner ...

Zac Efron competes in the ring in wrestling film ‘The Iron Claw’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:37 GMT

No doubt about it, “The Iron Claw” will get its hooks in you. It’s a deep dive into one of pro wrestling’s most famous families.Deco sat down with two of the film’s stars and emerged unhurt.“The Iron Claw” might have a familiar ring to it, especially if you’re a wrestling fan.The film tells the true story about the professional wrestling family, the Von Erich’s. Zac Efron: “The physical preparation for the movie, needless to say, was intense.”Zac Efron plays Kevin Von Erich and had no idea the training would be so crazy.Zac Efron: “For about seven months, I didn’t realize it at the time, but that became the most informative thing that I had on on Kevin, I felt the way that I imagine he felt, which was sore, tired, and tight and like a warrior man.”Jeremy Allen White says he didn’t need to do much research when it came to the role of Kerry Von Erich.Jeremy Allen White: “These men were so l...