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Deebo Samuel runs past, over and through Eagles in 49ers’ blowout win

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:35 GMT

The 49ers deployed their offensive weaponry in a big way Sunday in a no-doubt 42-19 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, punking the defending NFC champions in their own yard.Yet none in the cavalcade of stars — Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk — shone as brightly as Deebo Samuel.The same Samuel who unabashedly told the world after Philly’s 31-7 win in last year’s title game that the 49ers lost because they played with 10 men after Purdy departed in the first quarter with a torn UCL in his throwing elbow. The guy who called Eagles cornerback James Bradberry ‘trash’ during Super Bowl week.Samuel didn’t do much trash-talking this week other than to unflinchingly say he regretted nothing. He was apparently saving his energy to make a point not only to the Eagles but to everyone else he is still one of the NFL’s most unique and explosive weapons.“I ain’t going to lie, I was in that zone all week as fa...

Instant analysis of 49ers’ dominant 42-19 win over Eagles in return to Philadelphia

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:35 GMT

PHILADELPHIA – Last time here, George Kittle lamented the 49ers’ NFC Championship Game loss with a statement that would essentially define their triumphant 42-19 return Sunday.“You didn’t really get to see all the 49er football that we wanted to put out there on tape,” Kittle said after January’s 31-7 loss. “But life kind of just punches you in the face sometimes.”Sunday, the 49ers scored touchdowns on six consecutive possessions to seize control, and, along the way, Dre Greenlaw punched – or at least poked – the face of the Eagles’ security chief in a sideline scrap that merely paused the 49ers’ momentum.Scoring three of those touchdowns was Deebo Samuel, the 49ers’ most vocal critic of the Eagles after last season’s loss, in which quarterback Brock Purdy sustained a torn elbow ligament that rendered the offense toothless.“We wanted some payback,” defensive end Nick Bosa said. “We tried not to think too much about last year but we knew we c...

Pilot killed in Fauquier County plane crash, police say

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:35 GMT

A pilot has died in Fauquier County, Virginia, following a single-engine plane crash on Sunday afternoon, state police tell WTOP.The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) told WTOP that around 3:45 p.m., a single engine Beech C23 plane had been attempting to land at Warrenton-Fauquier Airport when it hit several trees and crashed into a field approximately 3/4 of a mile southeast of the airport.Virginia State Police said the plane caught fire near Midland Road and Ebenezer Church Road. A pilot identified as the sole occupant of the plane died at the scene of the crash, police said.First responders believe no one on the ground was injured as a result of the crash. Its cause remains under investigation.The NTSB said it expects to dispatch an investigator Monday to examine the scene and aircraft.“It is very early in the investigation and there is not much information available at this time,” an NTSB spokesperson said in an email to WTOP.NTSB asked that anyone with sur...

Venezuelans approve a referendum to claim sovereignty over a swatch of neighboring Guyana

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:35 GMT

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans on Sunday approved a referendum called by the government of President Nicolás Maduro to claim sovereignty over an oil- and mineral-rich piece of neighboring Guyana, the country’s electoral authority announced. Few voters could be seen at voting centers throughout the voting period, but the National Electoral Council claimed more than 10.5 million voters cast ballots.Venezuela has long argued the territory was stolen when the border was drawn more than a century ago. But Guyana considers the referendum a step toward annexation, and the vote has its residents on edge.Venezuelan voters were asked whether they support establishing a state in the disputed territory, known as Essequibo, granting citizenship to current and future area residents and rejecting the jurisdiction of the United Nations’ top court in settling the disagreement between the South American countries.Throughout Sunday, long lines typical of electoral events did not form outside vo...

10-year-old from Maryland competes to be next MasterChef

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:35 GMT

A 10-year-old from Maryland is heading to MasterChef Junior to take on legendary Master Chef Gordon Ramsey.“Overall, it was a very fun experience. And Gordon Ramsay does have a few jokes up his sleeve,” said Elijah Zelaya, who goes by ChefElijah21 on Instagram.Elijah Zelaya, 10, said he learned how to cook by being his mom’s helper. Now, Gordon Ramsay will judge his cooking.Ahead of the broadcast of the new episode, Zelaya talked about meeting celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, who is known to serve up brutally honest critiques.“I was very excited, but also a little bit nervous. You know, because you’re meeting Gordon Ramsay. He’s like very famous.” said Zelaya.The tiny chef, who loves preparing Haitian recipes from his mom, gave himself this advice: “Follow your heart, don’t listen to anyone; anyone says block out like the rest … just do what you know and what you do best.”The new show has a holiday spin on the classic show. “MasterChef Junior: Home for the Holid...

Electoral body says Venezuelans voted to claim sovereignty over a swath of Guyana, though next steps are unclear

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:35 GMT

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Electoral body says Venezuelans voted to claim sovereignty over a swath of Guyana, though next steps are unclear.Source

Moses scores 17 as UC Riverside defeats North Dakota 68-62

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:35 GMT

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Isaiah Moses scored 17 points as UC Riverside beat North Dakota 68-62 on Sunday night.Moses had eight rebounds and seven assists for the Highlanders (4-5). Barrington Hargress shot 6 for 12 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 1 of 4 from the free throw line to add 14 points. Nate Pickens had 12 points and was 3 of 8 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the line.The Fightin’ Hawks (6-3) were led by B.J. Omot, who posted 19 points. Eli King added 13 points for North Dakota. Amar Kuljuhovic also had 12 points and six rebounds.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Angel scores career-high 25, leads Stanford over San Diego 88-64

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:35 GMT

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Angel scored a career-high 25 points and Stanford breezed to an 88-64 victory over San Diego on Sunday night.Angel made 9 of 13 shots with two 3-pointers and all five of his free throws for the Cardinal (4-4), who snapped a three-game losing streak. The senior added eight rebounds and three assists. Michael Jones sank 4 of 11 from beyond the arc and scored 19. Spencer Jones finished with 16 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals.Deuce Turner led the Toreros (6-3) with 12 points off the bench. Freshman Dragos Lungu and reserve Deven Dahlke both had 11 points. Wayne McKinney III pitched in with 10 points and five rebounds.Angel had 15 points and Jones scored 11 to lead Stanford to a 43-27 lead at halftime.Dahlke had a 3-pointer in the middle of a 7-0 to begin the second half and San Diego closed to within 43-34. Nine points was as close as the Toreros would get.Stanford shot 53.4% from the floor and made 11 of 30 from beyond the arc. San D...

Steelers and Cardinals game delayed twice for inclement weather before Arizona wins 24-10

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:35 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals’ 24-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers was delayed twice Sunday because of inclement weather.Halftime at Acrisure Stadium was extended by more than 30 minutes after an initial round of heavy wind and rain swept through Pittsburgh. The second delay lasted nearly an hour and came with the Cardinals up 17-3 midway through the third quarter.Pittsburgh treated the breaks as extended halftimes, with players trying to keep warm while the coaches tried to come up with adjustments on both sides of the ball.The Cardinals, meanwhile, said they held a dance-off while trying to put the finishing touches on just their third win of the season.“The energy in the locker room (during) both (delays) was really good,” first-year Arizona coach Jonathan Gannon said. “The detail, the focus of what we’re trying to get accomplished when we go back out I thought was really good. They handled it really well. It’s kind of disjointed a little bit, but came out read...

Panarin has 3 goals and 1 assist, Quick wins again as Rangers edge Sharks 6-5

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:18:35 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Artemi Panarin had three goals and an assist, Jonathan Quick won again, and the New York Rangers held on to beat the San Jose Sharks 6-5 on Sunday night.Mika Zibanejad had a goal and an assist, Will Cuylle and K’Andre Miller also scored, and Jacob Trouba, Vincent Trocheck and Jonny Brodzinski each had two assists to help the Rangers win for the sixth time in seven games. Quick stopped 23 shots to improve to 7-0-1 this season.The Metropolitan-Division-leading Rangers are 16-2-1 since starting the season 2-2-0, and have league-bests with 18 wins and 37 points.Anthony Duclair had a goal and an assist, and Jacob MacDonald, Fabian Zetterlund, Ryan Carpenter and Alexander Barbanov all scored for San Jose. Mackenzie Blackwood finished with 30 saves.The Sharks lost for the 11th time in 12 road games. San Jose was coming off a 6-3 win at New Jersey on Friday night, their first road win of the season after 10 losses. Cuylle gave the Rangers a 4-3 lead with his fourth of ...