Home

Dugger-to-Caldwell connection strikes four times and Lindenwood rallies to defeat Western Illinois

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:26:23 GMT

MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Cole Dugger and Jeff Caldwell connected on their fourth touchdown pass with 1:13 remaining and Lindenwood rallied to defeat Western Illinois 43-40 on Saturday night.The Lions drove 75 yards in 11 plays for the winning score — a 13-yard pass from Dugger to Caldwell — after Western Illinois had taken a 40-35 lead with a 14-play, 93-yard drive ending in Matt Morrissey’s 20-yard TD pass to Jay Parker.Western Illinois had 296 yards and a 31-14 lead by halftime, with Morrissey accounting for three scores. He threw for 247 yards with touchdowns of 75 yards to Jaylin Jackson on the second play of the game and 37 yards to Taj Sanders. Morrissey also had a 3-yard touchdown run late in the second quarter.But Lindenwood rallied in the second half, getting within 31-28 entering the fourth quarter. The Lions (2-1) took their first lead, 35-34, when Dugger and Caldwell connected on a 72-yard touchdown.Dugger completed 16 of 22 passes for 270 yards with five touchdowns and...

Man with 9 felony warrants arrested in Aurora after lengthy standoff

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:26:23 GMT

AURORA, Colo (KDVR) -- A man with nine active felony warrants is in custody after a lengthy standoff in Aurora. Aurora police took David Nava-Delgado, 26, into custody on Friday after they said he barricaded himself inside a home near the northeast corner of Airport Boulevard and East Colfax Avenue, prompting a shelter-in-place for neighbors nearby.  Charlie Mangus, who lives in the area, tells FOX31 this is usually a quiet neighborhood. "It was shocking to say the least because nothing like that’s ever happened. It’s usually really quiet,” Mangus said. “We never have issues like this.”   Denver officer cited for alleged indecent exposure while in uniform After 12 hours of negotiations and attempted contact failed, police said they forced entry and took Nava-Delgado into custody. "The not knowing is what was concerning,” Mangus said. Police said Nava Delgado had nine active felony warrants including Colorado Organized Crime, probation violations ...

Hundreds gather in San Diego to remember Mahsa Amini

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:26:23 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Dozens of Iranian and American flags swayed in Balboa Park Saturday afternoon during a rally to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran.The 22-year-old woman died in police custody after she was arrested for allegedly violating Iran's mandatory headscarf, or Hijab, law. The incident sparked worldwide protests against the country's conservative Islamic theocracy.On the anniversary of her death, hundreds gathered in Pan American Plaza to call for justice.“It’s heartbreaking," said Bibi Kasrai, a spokesperson for the San Diego Iranians. "I have been working for the past four to five months with young kids who are my kids’ age -- they have been blinded (by the Iranian government), they shoot beautiful girls in the eyes."In the year after her death, Kasrai says the Iranian regime has attempted to quash all displays of public discontent. 3rd annual LGBTQ+ Latine Celebration hosted in Barrio Logan Ahead of the anniversary, people across...

Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:26:23 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads just as Midwest farmers are preparing to harvest crops and send tons of corn and soybeans downriver to the Gulf of Mexico.The transport restrictions are a headache for barge companies, but even more worrisome for thousands of farmers who have watched drought scorch their fields for much of the summer. Now they will face higher prices to transport what remains of their crops.Farmer Bruce Peterson, who grows corn and soybeans in southeastern Minnesota, chuckled wryly that the dry weather had withered his family’s crop so extensively they won’t need to worry so much about the high cost of transporting the goods downriver.“We haven’t had rain here for several weeks so our crop size is shrinking,” Peterson said. “Unfortunately, that has taken care of part of the issue.”About 60% of U.S. grain exports are taken by barge down the Mississippi to New ...

Atlantic storm Lee delivers high winds and rain before forecasters call off warnings in some areas

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:26:23 GMT

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Atlantic storm Lee made landfall at near-hurricane strength Saturday, bringing destructive winds, rough surf and torrential rains to New England and Maritime Canada. But officials withdrew some warnings for the region late Saturday night.The U.S. National Hurricane Center discontinued a tropical storm warning for the coast of Maine, while Environment Canada ended its tropical storm warning in New Brunswick.One person was killed in Maine on Saturday when a tree limb fell on his vehicle. The post-tropical cyclone also cut power to tens of thousands of customers.The hurricane center reported late Saturday that the storm was about 105 miles (170 kilometers) west of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and about 80 miles (125 kilometers) east of Eastport, Maine. The top sustained wind speed had dropped to 60 mph (95 kph). The storm was tracked as moving around 14 mph (22 kph) and expected to proceed northeast in the coming days, taking the weather system across the Canadian Mar...

North Korea’s Kim visits a Russian university and aquarium as state media highlight military talks

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:26:23 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A day after inspecting Russia’s nuclear-capable bombers and other advanced weapons, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was in a lighter mode on Sunday, touring a university and watching a walrus show at a Russian aquarium as he continued a closely watched trip to Russia’s Far East.North Korean state media highlighted the predominant focus of Kim’s trip, describing his discussions with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to expand “strategic and tactical coordination” between their countries’ militaries, as Western concerns grow about an arms alliance that could possibly fuel Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine.Russia’s RIA Novosti state news agency released videos of Kim — dressed in a black suit and accompanied by his top officials — talking with Russian officials through translators as he walked through the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University in Russky Island.Kim met with Oleg Kozhemyako, governor of Russia’s Primorye region, which ...

A Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy was shot in his patrol car and is in the hospital, officials say

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:26:23 GMT

PALMDALE, Calif. (AP) — A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was shot in his patrol car Saturday evening and is now in critical condition, the department said.The deputy was found in medical distress around 6 p.m. outside a sheriff station in Palmdale, a city northeast of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department posted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.The deputy was transported to a local hospital. The department provided no additional information but scheduled a news conference for later Saturday night.“It is sickening, heartbreaking news,” Republican state Sen. Scott Wilk, who represents Palmdale, posted on X. The Associated Press

Instant Analysis: The Texas Longhorns offense sputtered, defense shined and it's Baylor next week

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:26:23 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It took three quarters for the No. 4 Texas Longhorns to get warmed up, but once they did, the Wyoming Cowboys couldn't stop them in a 31-10 win Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.Texas and Wyoming went into the fourth quarter tied 10-10 in a defensive slugfest, but the Longhorns reeled off 21 points in the final frame with help from the defense. Jerrin Thompson returned an interception for a touchdown and Quinn Ewers and Xavier Worthy connected for a 44-yard touchdown. Ewers added a rushing touchdown in the quarter, as well.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersNow, the Longhorns are off to their first 3-0 start since 2012 and turn their attention to the Big 12 Conference opener next week against Baylor in Waco. Noah Gross and Roger Wallace break down the victory and go over what the Longhorns need to clean up if they want to win on the road against the B...

Dodgers clinch NL West title with 6-2 win over Mariners for 10th time in 11 years

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:26:23 GMT

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the NL West title for the 10th time in 11 seasons with a 6-2 win in 11 innings over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.Max Muncy’s single off Gabe Speier (2-2) scored Mookie Betts from second base with one out in the top of the 11th to give the Dodgers the lead. Chris Taylor and Kike Hernández followed with two-run singles off Isaiah Campbell, and the numerous fans in Dodger blue roared their approval as Seattle fans headed for the exits.Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Ryan Brasier reacts after striking out Seattle Mariners' Teoscar Hernandez to end the eight inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)Los Angeles Dodgers' Amed Rosario, right, celebrates with Mookie Betts after scoring off a sacrifice fly hit ...

Dodgers wrap up NL West title for 10th time in 11 years with 6-2 win over Mariners in 11 innings

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:26:23 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the NL West title for the 10th time in 11 seasons with a 6-2 win in 11 innings over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.Max Muncy’s single off Gabe Speier (2-2) scored Mookie Betts from second base with one out in the top of the 11th to give the Dodgers the lead. Chris Taylor and Kike Hernández followed with two-run singles off Isaiah Campbell, and the numerous fans in Dodger blue roared their approval as Seattle fans headed for the exits.Evan Phillips (2-4) pitched the 10th inning and Joe Kelly got the final three outs. Afterward, the Dodgers held a brief celebration on the field filled with hugs, and division-title shirts and hats. There was debate before the season if San Diego might be ready to take over the NL West from the Dodgers after its heavy offseason spending. But Los Angeles again proved the class of the division and wrapped up the crown with a couple of weeks remaining in the regular season.“It’s exciting. You look bac...