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No. 20 UNC is leaning on a productive ground game entering a matchup with Minnesota

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:02:43 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Preseason expectations grew for No. 20 North Carolina thanks largely to the return of star quarterback Drake Maye. Yet the Tar Heels enter Saturday’s game against Minnesota with their ground game providing much of the offensive punch.The Tar Heels (2-0) are tied for ninth nationally by averaging 243.5 yards rushing, highlighted by Omarion Hampton running for 234 yards — the No. 2 total for any Bowl Subdivision game as of Thursday — in last weekend’s double-overtime win against Appalachian State.Meanwhile, Maye hasn’t opened the season with prolific numbers as a Heisman Trophy candidate working under a new coordinator and with his presumed top target not cleared to play by the NCAA. Maye, who threw 38 touchdown passes in his first full season as the starter, has thrown for two touchdowns and two interceptions in two games.“Drake’s wonderful and we only want to win, period, 100%,” Tar Heels coach Mack Brown said. “We’re not into a...

México recupera la categoría 1 de la Administración Federal de Aviación de EE.UU.

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:02:43 GMT

(CNN Español) — México recuperó la categoría 1 de seguridad aérea que otorga la Administración Federal de Aviación de Estados Unidos (FAA, por sus siglas en inglés), informaron este jueves autoridades de ambos países.El hecho ocurre poco más de dos años después de que, en mayo de 2021, la FAA rebajó la categoría de México de 1 a 2, al indicar que detectó incumplimiento de los estándares mínimos de seguridad de la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI), el organismo asociado con las Naciones Unidas que conecta a los reguladores de la aviación de todo el mundo. Entonces, la institución no especificó la naturaleza precisa del problema.La medida impedía a los transportistas mexicanos lanzar nuevos servicios de aviación a Estados Unidos y prohibía a las aerolíneas estadounidenses compartir códigos con vuelos operados por aerolíneas mexicanas. La industria de aerotransportes mexicana dijo en ese momento que esto representaba una “grave afectación” para ellos y su contri...

Wake Forest looks to cap perfect nonconference slate when it visits Old Dominion

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:02:43 GMT

Wake Forest (2-0) at Old Dominion (1-1), Saturday, noon ET (ESPN2)Line: Wake Forest by 14 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Wake Forest leads 1-0.WHAT’S AT STAKE?The Demon Deacons look to wrap up their nonconference schedule unbeaten against a Monarchs team that is coming off a 38-31 victory against Louisiana-Lafayette. QB Grant Wilson threw for four touchdowns and ran for another as ODU snapped a seven-game losing streak. MATCHUPWilson against the Wake Forest defense. The Demon Dacons lead the nation in turnover advantage at plus 1.5 per game and have four interceptions and two fumble recoveries. They’ve also sacked the quarterback six times. Wilson has thrown just one interception in 44 attempts, but has been sacked eight times. PLAYERS TO WATCHWake Forest: RB Demond Claiborne. The second-year runner has had two strong performances to open the season. First came 70 yards with a touchdown against Elon. Then, pressed into a larger role due to injuries, he had...

United States beaten in Davis Cup Finals as Tiafoe loses again. Titleholder Canada defeats Sweden

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:02:43 GMT

SPLIT, Croatia (AP) — Frances Tiafoe was beaten for the second straight time and the United States lost to the Netherlands in the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals on Thursday.Tallon Griekspoor defeated Tiafoe 6-3, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (3) to secure the Netherlands the victory in Group D in Split. Botic Van de Zandschulp had beaten Tommy Paul 7-6 (2), 6-2 in the opening singles match. Tiafoe had lost to Croatian Borna Gojo on Wednesday in a tie the Americans won 2-1.The Netherlands had opened with a win against Finland.Defending champion Canada earlier defeated Sweden to take the lead in Group A.Gabriel Diallo secured the Canadians the point with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Elias Ymer. Vasek Pospisil had given Canada a 1-0 lead by defeating Leo Borg 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-2. Borg is the son of 11-time Grand Slam champion Bjorn Borg.Canada had opened its title defense with a win over host Italy on Wednesday in Bologna, while Sweden was swept by Chile on Tuesday.Canada is trying to secure its spot in the ...

Kentucky hosts MAC member Akron in final non-league warm up before beginning SEC play

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:02:43 GMT

Akron (1-1) at Kentucky (2-0), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. (ESPNU)Line: Kentucky by 25 1/2, according to FanDuel.com Sportsbook.Series: Kentucky leads 1-0.WHAT’S AT STAKEKentucky had to rally past neighboring FCS foe Eastern Kentucky 28-17 and seeks a strong effort in its final non-conference game before opening SEC play at Vanderbilt. Akron is coming off a 24-21 win against Morgan State and begins a two-game stretch against Power 5 schools before starting Mid-American Conference play against Buffalo.KEY MATCHUPKentucky’s offense vs. Akron’s defense. Last week’s victory showed the Wildcats are capable of stringing together touchdown drives, which allowed them to escape a lower-division upset. They’d now like to score more regularly and climb out of the SEC basement with just seven offensive TDs thus far. Akron features the No. 39 defense in FBS, allowing 292 yards per contest. The Zips were opportunistic against Morgan State with 14 points off three takeaways, including Devonte Golden-Nelso...

Colorado vs. Colorado State: TV channel, time, what to know

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:02:43 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The University of Colorado Buffaloes football team is climbing through the college football ranks after going 2-0 to start the season. The Buffs are currently at No. 18 on the Associated Press Top 25 list, and CU hopes to keep that going with a win in the Rocky Mountain Showdown against the Colorado State University Rams at Folsom Field.How to watch Colorado State vs. Colorado on TVPregameBig Noon KickoffTime: 8 a.m.Channel: FOX31College GameDay - Live from BoulderTime: 7 a.m.Channel: ESPNLocation: Business Field, Regent Drive next to Leeds School of BusinessRocky Mountain ShowdownKickoff: 8 p.m.Channel: ESPNKickoff between the Buffaloes and Rams takes place Saturday at 8 p.m. in prime time (Coach Deion Sanders' happy place) and the game will be broadcast live on ESPN. CU fans to dominate Rocky Mountain Showdown crowd Pregame coverage starts at 8 a.m. with Big Noon Kickoff, which will include live coverage from Boulder. ESPN's College GameDay will be hosted live f...

Tyrone Taylor hits 2 RBI doubles and scores go-ahead run in Brewers’ 4-2 victory over Marlins

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:02:43 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyrone Taylor hit two RBI doubles and put Milwaukee ahead for good with an impressive slide home in the NL Central-leading Brewers’ 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday afternoon.The Brewers won three of four from the Marlins this week and extended their division lead to 4 1/2 games over the Chicago Cubs. The Marlins remain just outside of playoff position as they pursue one of the NL’s three wild-card spots.Milwaukee trailed 2-1 in the fifth inning when Andruw Monasterio hit a leadoff single off Marlins starter Eury Pérez (5-5). Monasterio moved to second on Brice Turang’s bunt and advanced to third on a wild pitch before scoring on Taylor’s double to left.Taylor then attempted to score on Sal Frelick’s two-out single, which was fielded by right fielder Jesús Sánchez. Although Taylor initially was ruled out, the call was overturned after replays showed he had eluded catcher Jacob Stallings’ tag while sliding home and putting his right hand on the pl...

Search underway for 16-year-old girl reported missing from Lauderdale Lakes

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:02:43 GMT

Authorities seek the public’s help in their search for a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing from Lauderdale Lakes.According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit, Lehana Mikelha Genius was last seen along the 4400 block of Northwest 36th Street, at around 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 3.Genius stands 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs around 100 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt, blue jean shorts and a black hat.Officials urge anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact BSO Detective Leonard Charla at 954-321-4274 or the BSO non-emergency number 954-764- HELP (4357).

Commissioners clash during meeting in Pembroke Park

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:02:43 GMT

Emotions ran high during a commision meeting in Pembroke Park, which isn’t the first time commissioners have gotten into a heated debate.“You have attacked every last commissioner on this dais,” said a commissioner.“I’m tired of the false and malicious [expletive] allegations by behalf of this [expletive] commission,” said Commissioner Geoffrey Jacobs. During the meeting, Jacobs was involved in a heated debate with another member. A few months ago, Jacobs accused a town employee of misusing a town vehicle. In June, after an investigation, the employee was cleared.“We have determined that there was no wrongdoing by Ms. Cardona,” a commissioner said. Then, a fellow commissioner reminded Jacobs that he’d been accused of something similar.“Didn’t you drive around in a police car pretending to be a police officer?” said Vice Mayor Erik Morrissette. “Not at all, no,” Jacobs said.“I have a receipt that shows you bought...

*NSYNC to release first new song in over 20 years for ‘Trolls Band Together’ movie

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:02:43 GMT

(CNN) — *NSYNC hasn’t completely said “bye bye bye” to making more music together.Justin Timberlake, Joey Fatone, JC Chasez, Lance Bass and Chris Kirkpatrick officially reunited to release a new song called “Take You to a Better Place,” which will be featured in the upcoming “Trolls Band Together” movie.A Dreamworks website now features a clip of the song, and confirmed that it’ll be released on September 29. You can also hear a snippet of the new track on TikTok.It’s the first time all five members of *NSYNC have recorded a new song together since their glory days in 2001.Speculation that the 90s-era boy banders were up to something new began late last month when posters for the “Trolls Band Together” movie featuring the iconic *NSYNC logo began popping up around New York City.Timberlake, who launched a solo career in 2002, previously released “Can’t Stop the Feeling” for 2016’s “Trolls” movie, for which he went on to win a Grammy and earn an Oscar nom...