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No. 12 Penn State looking to rebound against improved Rutgers team

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Even though their primary goal is out of reach, Penn State players still have plenty to play for in the final weeks of the season.The No. 12 Nittany Lions (8-2, 5-2 Big Ten) want to finish strong, send seniors out with wins and pad their resumes for what comes next.After a disappointing loss to No. 2 Michigan last week, Penn State wraps up its home slate Saturday against Rutgers — a team the Nittany Lions have pushed around since the Scarlet Knights joined the Big Ten in 2014.Penn State is 8-0 in the series and has won every game since 2015 by double figures. Rutgers (6-4, 3-4) hasn’t scored a touchdown at Beaver Stadium in its last four visits.“For me personally, that’s my motivation,” safety Keaton Ellis said. “I know the season is not over like I’ve been saying, so I still want to go out there and get better and put good things on film, put good things on tape and help my team do as much as we can still possibly do.”While the Nittany Lions’ defense has b...

No. 25 Liberty looks to keep perfect regular season alive against a UMass team with 2 straight wins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

Massachusetts (3-7) at No. 25 Liberty (10-0), Saturday at 1 p.m. ET (ESPN+)Line: Liberty by 27 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Liberty leads 4-1.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Liberty can set a program record with its 11th victory of the season and enhance its bowl destination prospects. UMass seeks its third consecutive win after starting 1-7.KEY MATCHUPUMass RB Greg Desrosiers Jr. against the Liberty defense and special teams. He’s coming off a 162-yard rushing day with touchdown runs of 8, 46 and 57 yards in a 31-21 win against Merrimack and touches the ball in many ways. He has 31 rushes for 285 yards and four touchdowns, 12 catches for 148 yards and two touchdowns and 466 kickoff return yards, 15th in FBS.PLAYERS TO WATCHUMass: RB Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams. He has carried 201 times for 1,014 yards (14th in the FBS) and nine touchdowns and caught 16 passes for 90 yards. If the Minutemen can exploit his versatility and that of Desrosiers, they might be able to keep the Flames off ...

No. 15 LSU and Heisman hopeful Jayden Daniels host upset-minded Georgia State

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

Georgia State (6-4) at No. 15 LSU (7-3, No. 15 CFP), Saturday at 8 p.m. EST (ESPN2).Line: LSU by 31 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: First meeting.WHAT’S AT STAKE?LSU coach Brian Kelly has discussed the symbolic significance of 10 or more victories in a season in terms of what that win total says about the strength and direction of a program. The Tigers can reach 10 victories for a second consecutive season under Kelly by winning their final two regular season games and a bowl game. Georgia State wants a signature victory against a power conference program and the most attractive bowl bid possible.KEY MATCHUPIf Georgia State wants to keep the game close, it’ll have to do so with a clock-consuming running game featuring RB Marcus Carroll and QB Darren Grainger. LSU’s defense ranks 102nd in the nation against the run, allowing 172.1 yards per game. PLAYERS TO WATCHGeorgia State: Carroll is No. 3 in the NCAA’s top-tier Football Bowl Subdivision in r...

Walmart, Cisco Systems fall; Macy’s Williams-Sonoma rise, Thursday, 11/16/2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Thursday: Walmart Inc. (WMT), down $12.72 to $157.06.The retailer’s updated earnings forecast for the year fell short of analysts’ forecasts.Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO), down $6.43 to $46.85.The seller of routers, switches, software and technology services cut its profit forecast.Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW), down $17.64 to $238.54,The security software maker trimmed its billings forecast for the year.Macy’s Inc. (M), up 76 cents to $13.37.The department store chain reported strong third-quarter financial results.Tetra Tech Inc. (TTEK), up $6.75 to $164.98.The engineering consultancy gave investors an encouraging profit forecast.Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM), up $7.66 $169.05.The cookware retailer beat analysts’ third-quarter earnings forecasts.Children’s Place Inc. (PLCE), down $7.56 to $21.The children’s clothing and accessories chain slashed its earnings forecast for the year...

Miss Universo 2023: ¿cuáles son sus normas y cómo funciona?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

(CNN Español) — Este sábado 18 de noviembre se llevará a cabo la edición número 72 de Miss Universo 2023 con la participación de 90 delegadas de todo el mundo que competirán por la corona del certamen de belleza.Este año, la sede de la ceremonia será San Salvador, El Salvador. La corona será entregada por la actual reina de belleza estadounidense R’Bonney Gabriel.Las participantes son seleccionadas a través de una serie de eventos que incluyen declaraciones personales, entrevistas de profundidad, vestidos de noche y trajes de baño, según la página en línea de Miss Universo.Este es un repaso general de las normas del evento y de cómo funciona el concurso de belleza.Propietaria de Miss Universo se declara en quiebra días antes del certamenNormas de Miss UniversoLa Organización Miss Universo (MUO por sus siglas en inglés) ha cambiado algunas de sus reglas a fin de hacer el concurso más inclusivo y diverso. Uno de ellos fue la eliminación del límite de edad para las participantes,...

UPDATE: One dead after shooting at El Paso County Courthouse

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

The full press conference with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) can be viewed in the video player above.UPDATE: THURSDAY 11/16/2023 11:26 a.m.(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) held a media briefing on the shooting at the El Paso County Courthouse on Thursday, Nov. 16 just after 11:15 a.m.CSPD said one person was found dead with an apparent gunshot wound, and stressed that this was not an active shooter incident and there is no threat to the community. Tejon Street between Colorado and Vermijo remains closed for police activity. People who parked their cars on Tejon Street will not be able to retrieve their vehicles until later this afternoon as CSPD processes the crime scene.Courtesy: FOX21 Chief Photojournalist Mike DuranCourtesy: FOX21 Photojounalist Cora MitchellCourtesy: FOX21 News Chief Photojournalist Mike DuranCourtesy: FOX21 News Chief Photojournalist Mike DuranCourtesy: FOX21 Chief Photojournalist Mike DuranCourtesy: FOX21 News ...

What will the weather be like on Thanksgiving in Denver?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Thanksgiving is a week away, and FOX31 has your forecast for the holiday.Leading up to Thanksgiving Day, conditions will be warm and sunny. However, temperatures will drop significantly by Friday.Here's what the weather will look like for turkey day.Wednesday, Nov. 22The day before Thanksgiving will be sunny with a high of 57 degrees, according to Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels. This is how much your Thanksgiving meal will cost this year While it's going to be almost 60 degrees on Wednesday, the temperatures will drop once the sun goes down. Bring a jacket if you have plans at night, low temperatures will be below freezing.Thanksgiving: Thursday, Nov. 23Thanksgiving won't be as warm as Wednesday, but there will still be sunny skies for the feast. Temperatures will get to 47 degrees, which is just below average for the holiday. Even if it is sunny when you leave the house, dress warm. It's going to hit below-freezing again by Thursday night.Thanksgivi...

Survey: Denver most desired city for workers to live in

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A recent survey from Empower found that Denver was the most desirable city to live in for workers in the U.S.The survey examined data for 113 cities and surveyed 1,000 American workers about what priorities they have when it comes to deciding where to live. Uber launching shared rides in Denver to help save riders money The cost of living was the number one priority for American workers, by a long shot. They also wanted to be close to family and considered what employment opportunities were available in the area. Other impactful considerations included crime, recreation, weather, home and rent prices.Empower found that Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Wichita, Kansas, and Springfield, Illinois; were the top three most affordable cities for working adults based on home prices, average income, cost of living and employment rates.While no Colorado cities were listed in the top 20 most affordable cities for workers, Denver was the number one most desired city when it came t...

Cleanup efforts underway in Miami Beach after severe weather

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

Miami Beach residents and businesses are grappling with the aftermath of heavy rain as cleanup crews address the impact of severe weather.On Meridian Avenue, near 12th Street, a fallen tree inflicted significant damage on a Nissan SUV, with branches piercing through the windshield. Crews worked diligently Thursday morning to clear the massive branches obstructing the road.A 7News viewer captured additional footage, providing a different perspective on the wreckage caused by the fallen tree.Luis Rodriguez, involved in the cleanup, mentioned that the removed branches were from a homeowner’s tree and are now being disposed of properly.In another part of Miami Beach, Espinola Way faced inconveniences as smaller tree branches littered the streets, affecting local businesses. While a few tables and chairs were displaced, the most significant damage was to the vehicle on Meridian Avenue.

Now Estonia accuses Russia of stoking migrant influx 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:48 GMT

Estonian Interior Minister Lauri Läänemets said on Thursday Russia extended a provocative measure, originally aimed at Finland, to Estonia by “deliberately” allowing asylum seekers without visas or residence permits to reach a crossing point on its shared border, according to news outlet Delfi.“Russia lets them pass without any reason, which means that these persons reach us and we have to deal with their concerns,” he said. “Since they have no basis for entering the European Union, it is obviously an organized and deliberate activity to burden the activities at the borders.”Läänemets also said that Estonia has so far returned every person trying to cross the border without documents or permission, reinforced its preparedness and it was in close communication with Finland and other neighboring countries.The minister’s claim follows a decision by Finland earlier Thursday to completely close four border crossings with Russia from Friday night until Fe...