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Stafford and Rams can inch closer to a postseason return by beating the Giants

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:05:49 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J (AP) — A year after having one of the most disappointing seasons in NFL history, the Los Angeles Rams are on the verge of returning to the playoffs.The key is the 2021 Super Bowl champions need to take a big step now or else things will get dicey.The Rams (8-7) can clinch a playoff berth Sunday by beating the Giants (5-10) at MetLife Stadium, and getting a little help with either a loss by Seattle (8-7) at home against Pittsburgh (8-7) or a tie between Green Bay and Minnesota (8-7).It has been an unexpected run. Los Angeles was 3-6 going into its bye week. It is 5-1 since, with the only setback being an overtime loss to the NFL-leading Ravens (12-3) in Baltimore.It’s certainly not the same team that went 5-12 last season in becoming the 17th Super Bowl champion to miss the playoffs in the ensuing season.“I love the way that these guys have come in and I like the consistency that I’ve seen throughout the course of the year,” coach Sean McVay said. “Bu...

Boston College beats No. 17 SMU 23-14 in Fenway Bowl, ending Mustangs’ 9-game win streak

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:05:49 GMT

Thomas Castellanos rushed for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, leading Boston College to a 23-14 win over No. 17 SMU on Thursday in the Fenway Bowl and snapping the Mustangs’ nine-game winning streak.Castellanos rushed for 156 yards and completed 11 of 18 passes for 102 yards. Ky Robichaux also had a scoring run for the Eagles (7-6), whose main campus is less than five miles away from Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox.Kevin Jennings went 24 of 48 for 191 yards and a TD for SMU (11-3), which finished with its most victories since the 1982 squad also posted 11.With the Mustangs moving to the Atlantic Coast Conference next season in a sweeping list of realignments that have overtaken college football, it was a matchup of two teams that’ll see each other again next season in Dallas during league play.The game was played in a steady rain, and due to tight foul territory, both sidelines were in the outfield in front of the fabled Green Monster that was draped with banners o...

Surging Bills can’t ease up with Belichick’s Patriots up next, having lost to them already

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:05:49 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Forget the myriad scenarios — 14 in total — that would give the Buffalo Bills their fifth consecutive playoff berth if they beat or tie New England on Sunday. And don’t expect the Bills to do much scoreboard watching during the game, either, to find out whether the AFC East title will be on the line during their season finale at Miami.None of that matters to Bills center Mitch Morse when facing a Bill Belichick-coached team. Nor does the Patriots’ 4-11 record, or the speculation of major offseason changes looming in Foxborough, Massachusetts.“The one thing I’ve learned in this league is to expect the unexpected,” Morse said, dismissing speculation about Belichick’s tenure ending in New England after 24 seasons.“Until I see that, he’s been one of the most frustrating guys to play against because he’s such a masterful mind on the defensive front,” Morse added. “I have the utmost respect for what he’s done, and what he’s continued to do.”And if the Bills...

Mavericks star Luka Doncic sidelined by left quadriceps soreness

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:05:49 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of left quadriceps soreness.Doncic had 39 points, seven rebounds and six assists in a 113-110 loss to Cleveland on Wednesday night. He played almost 37 minutes against the Cavaliers, but Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Doncic aggravated a quadriceps injury in the team’s Christmas Day win at Phoenix and didn’t have time to recover from the soreness on a back-to-back.It is the third missed game this season for Doncic, who is averaging 33.7 points, 9.2 assists and 8.4 rebounds per contest.Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving will miss his 11th straight game with a right heel contusion.Dallas signed guard Brandon Williams to a two-way contract and he will be in uniform Thursday, Kidd said, to add another point guard with the injuries to Doncic and Irving.Maxi Kleber will also miss his 27th straight game with a dislocated toe.___More AP NBA cove...

Secretaria de Estado de Maine retira a Trump de la boleta para la primaria estatal

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:05:49 GMT

La secretaria de Estado demócrata de Maine eliminó el jueves al expresidente Donald Trump de la boleta primaria presidencial del estado bajo la cláusula de insurrección de la Constitución.De esa forma, se convirtió en la primera funcionaria electoral en tomar medidas unilaterales en un tema que tiene posibles consecuencias en el Colegio Electoral.Si bien Maine tiene sólo cuatro votos electorales, es uno de los dos estados que los divide. Trump ganó uno de los electores de Maine en 2020, por lo que dejarlo fuera de la boleta allí en caso de que surgiera como candidato republicano a las elecciones generales, podría tener enormes implicaciones en una contienda que se espera que se decida por estrecho margen.La decisión de la Secretaria de Estado, Shenna Bellows, sigue a un fallo de diciembre de la Corte Suprema de Colorado que expulsó a Trump de la boleta electoral en virtud de la Sección 3 de la 14ª Enmienda. Colorado es un estado de tendencia demócrata que no se espera que sea compet...

1 killed, 3 hurt in crash on I-76 frontage road in Brighton

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:05:49 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — One person was killed and three more hurt in a Thursday afternoon crash on the eastbound Interstate 76 frontage road.The Brighton Police Department posted about the crash at 2:15 p.m. A police spokesperson told FOX31 that it was a single-vehicle crash, and all involved were adults.One of those adults was pronounced dead on the scene, while the others were transported to a hospital. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The I-76 eastbound frontage road was closed between 160th and 168th avenues during the response, police said. The road reopened just before 5:15 p.m.Police said they expect to share more information at a later time.

Maine bars Trump from ballot as US Supreme Court weighs states' authority to block former president

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:05:49 GMT

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s Democratic secretary of state on Thursday removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot under the Constitution’s insurrection clause, becoming the first election official to take action unilaterally as the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to decide whether Trump remains eligible to return to the White House.The decision by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows follows a ruling earlier this month by the Colorado Supreme Court that booted Trump from the ballot there under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. That decision has been stayed until the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether Trump is barred by the Civil War-era provision, which prohibits those who “engaged in insurrection” from holding office.The Trump campaign said it would appeal Bellows' decision to Maine's state courts, and Bellows suspended her ruling until that court system rules on the case. In the end, it is likely that the nation's highest court will have the fina...

'We were trusting them': Family battling newborn's $60K medical helicopter bill

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:05:49 GMT

BRIGGSDALE, Colo. (KDVR) — A Colorado family sought out the FOX31 Problem Solvers for help after finding themselves in an expensive dilemma with a medical helicopter company. After taking hospital workers' advice to put their newborn on a medical helicopter, they now are battling a $60,000 bill — and wondering why the flight was necessary in the first place. Donald Trump currently slated to appear on Colorado ballots On Nov. 29, 2021, Truitt came into this world, turning the Herricks into a family of six.“He was born perfectly healthy, picture-perfect health,” said Truitt's mom, Rashae. “And in a split second, our lives were just flipped.”A $60K helicopter ride for newborn babyHerrick said the nurse picked up on a heart murmur."The pediatrician came in, told us 'it's the most common, uncommon thing' in babies," Rashae said. Herrick explained that doctors at the Greeley hospital where Truitt was delivered discovered deformities in his heart valve, meaning that Truitt had hyper...

Photos: Westminster firefighters reunite beagle with owner

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:05:49 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- One small dog caused a big issue on Wednesday after getting stuck in a drainage pipe.On Wednesday morning, Harvey, a beagle, ran after a small creature and became stuck in a drainage pipe at the Little Dry Creek Dog Park. When it became clear Harvey wasn't going to leave of his own accord, Westminster Police Department's Animal Management officers and firefighters responded to the scene to help out. 2 dogs rescued in 2 days by Aspen firefighters Thankfully, Harvey is safely back in the arms of his humans, but the process was not an easy one, according to the Westminster Fire Department's Facebook page.Harvey was stuck in a drainage pipe that began on dry land but ended in the creek, which isn't so dry during this season. A lieutenant from the fire department donned a cold-water suit and entered the icy, snow-lined creek in case Harvey exited the pipe on the creek end.Westminster fire crews donned cold-water suits to rescue the beagle. (Credit: Westminster Fire Dep...

50 Cent, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj among artists descending on SoFlo to say goodbye to 2023

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:05:49 GMT

It’s hard to find a New Year’s Eve like we have here in South Florida, and this year’s festivities are shaping up to be bigger and better — and hotter — than ever.But don’t just take my word for it. Deco’s got a look at all the superstars saying goodbye to 2023 with a performance in SoFlo.50 Cent (rapping): “You can find me in the club, bottle full of bub mama i got what you need, if you need to fell the buzz.”You’ll definitely find 50 Cent “in da club” this weekend. The rapper is ringing in 2024 in SoFlo.50 will get the party started on Saturday with a set at E11EVEN Miami.And on New Year’s Eve, he’s gonna be hitting up Club M2 in Miami Beach.Afrojack: “One, two, one, two, three, let’s go!”There ain’t no party like an Afrojack party. Just ask all the folks who show up year after year to see him at Ultra Music Festival.The Dutch DJ will be dropping some sick beats at DAER Nigh...