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Kiszla: Broncos are back in playoff contention because Russell Wilson, Mr. Unlimited, has embraced his limitations

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:52:53 GMT

On the occasion of his 35th birthday, let us celebrate Russell Wilson for embracing one of the hardest things for the male ego to do. The quarterback formerly known as Mr. Unlimited has accepted he isn’t as good as he once was.“I feel great. I feel young. I feel fast. I feel confident,” Wilson said Wednesday, explaining why he’s not afraid of any edge rusher or Father Time catching him from behind.At 35, Wilson almost certainly will never again be a candidate for MVP of the NFL. But neither should we expect him to suffer a midlife crisis, because Wilson has adopted a brave refusal to be entrapped by his ego.After a horrendous 1-5 start, the Broncos have played themselves back into playoff contention, while Wilson has inserted himself into the conversation about Comeback Player of the Year, in no small measure because Russ has decided he would rather win than cook.While it’s hard to argue Wilson is worth the five-year, $245 million contract extension that doesn’t kick in until next s...

Larchmont Village residents disturbed over increase in violent crimes

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:52:53 GMT

Residents in Larchmont Village are disturbed over a troubling increase in violent crimes plaguing the community.A meeting was held Saturday to address the issues with the Los Angeles Police Department in attendance. Residents said they don’t feel safe anymore and are demanding a solution.“We have for months, actually more than a year, been reporting various break-ins and forced entries as a community,” an attendee said.Officers from LAPD’s Olympic Division were onsite answering questions and addressing citizen concerns following a series of break-ins, robberies and other violent incidents over the past few months.Larchmont Village residents met with Los Angeles Police Department officials to address a troubling increase in violent crimes across the community on Dec. 2, 2023. (KTLA)Larchmont Village residents met with Los Angeles Police Department officials to address a troubling increase in violent crimes across the community on Dec. 2, 2023. (KTLA)A homeowner in Central L.A. repels...

Police activity shuts down all I-580 lanes in Oakland going eastbound

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:52:53 GMT

(KRON) -- All lanes going eastbound on I-580 are blocked Saturday evening due to police activity, according to 511 traffic alerts. The lanes are blocked in the area of I-580 and Grand Avenue in Oakland.It is unknown at this time what has caused the lanes to be shut down. There is no estimated time for when the eastbound lanes will reopen.Officials first announced lane closures at 5:32 p.m. on X. Initially, the westbound lanes were also shut down but have since reopened.No other information was immediately available. KRON4 reached out to the California Highway Patrol and the Oakland Police Department for more information. We are waiting to hear back. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Drexel Dragons burst through Big 5 Classic with 57-55 win over No. 18 Villanova

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:52:53 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Amari Williams blocked a shot that ignited a Drexel celebration — yellow and blue streamers were chucked on the court — decades in the making for a program long the outsider on the Philly hoops scene.Let the old-timers spin tales about the faded, glory days of the Big 5.The Dragons — with all of five total NCAA Tournament appearances — crashed the City Series this season and showed life in a reimagined pseudo-conference can be pretty glorious in the present, too.Williams scored 12 points, grabbed six rebounds and blocked No. 18 Villanova’s tying-attempt with 3 seconds left to help Drexel upset the Wildcats 57-55 on Saturday in the inaugural Big 5 Classic at the Wells Fargo Center.Turns out, the sixth team in the Big 5 can play some ball.“We weren’t in awe,” Drexel coach Zach Spiker said, “at all.”With good reason, perhaps.Villanova (6-3) didn’t just lose, it fell to 0-3 in a series of Big 5 games that was designed to crown a city basketball champion.The Big 5 Cla...

No. 8 Alabama sets off CFP chaos, No. 7 Texas makes emphatic case as selection controversy looms

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:52:53 GMT

The final four-team College Football Playoff is poised to be the most controversial yet.No. 8 Alabama was the agent of chaos Saturday, upsetting No. 1 Georgia for the Southeastern Conference title and ending the two-time defending national champ’s 29-game winning streak.“Georgia was No. 1, right? You beat the No. 1 team, what does that make us?” Alabama quarterback Jalen Miltoe told reporters. If only it was so simple.With No. 2 Michigan and No. 4 Florida State still to play their conference title games, only one spot appeared locked up: No. 3 Washington (13-0) won the Pac-12 title Friday night.The field for the last CFP before it expands to 12 next year will be set Sunday, but sorting through this year’s unusually crowded group contenders might make the selection committee wish it could fast forward to the new format.Rarely in the nine years the national champion has been decided by a four-team playoff has the bracket failed to fall into place with little debate.In 2014...

Sebastian Aho scores twice as Carolina Hurricanes cruise past Buffalo Sabres 6-2

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:52:53 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho scored two goals and the Carolina Hurricanes cruised to a 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.Pyotr Kochetkov, playing for the fourth game in a row, made 21 saves despite losing his shutout bid in the third period.Jack Drury, Stefan Noesen, Teuvo Teravainen and Brady Skjei also scored for the Hurricanes. Martin Necas, Jaccob Slavin, Brent Burns and Andrei Svechnikov all posted two assists as Carolina won for the third time in four games.Casey Mittelstadt and Tyson Jost scored for the Sabres, who had secured at least one point in seven of their previous 13 road games. Eric Comrie stopped 30 shots in his first game in a week.The Hurricanes were 2 for 2 on power plays, and Skjei’s fourth goal of the season was short-handed. Buffalo was 0 for 4 on power plays.It was Aho’s first multigoal game of the season and No. 39 for his career. He has eight goals this season, including three in the last two games.Aho scored his first goal of th...

DC man sentenced to 16 years for armed carjacking at Southeast gas station

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:52:53 GMT

A D.C. man was sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in an armed carjacking at a gas station in Southeast last year.Prosecutors said that 38-year-old Andrew Patrick was found guilty last September of an armed carjacking offense that carries a 15-year mandatory-minimum sentence.On Sept. 22, 2022, a woman drove her 2005 Chevy Suburban to a gas station on Good Hope Road in Southeast D.C. when Patrick forced her to give up her keys at gunpoint, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. She pleaded for him not to harm her but he “pushed the victim into her vehicle, grabbed her keys, and drove off in her car,” a release outlined.Later that day, police caught Patrick in the woman’s car after a license plate reader identified the woman’s tags when he drove through Northeast. Police also discovered an unregistered gun in the car, prosecutors said.The woman gave a powerful testimony at the sentencing hearing saying how the event impacted her life and how it...

Johnell Davis scores 24 points to lead No. 13 Florida Atlantic over Charleston 90-74

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:52:53 GMT

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Johnell Davis scored 24, and Vladislav Goldin added 17 points and 12 rebounds to propel No. 13 Florida Atlantic to a 90-74 victory over Charleston in the finale of the Field of 68 Tipoff.Coming off a performance without a field goal against Liberty in the Tipoff opener, Davis took over the Owls’ offense in the final 12 minutes. Davis, a junior, also grabbed 10 rebounds.“This was the fastest he looked in a long time,” FAU coach Dusty May said. “His first step was dynamic.”Reyne Smith led the Cougars (4-4) with 14 points. Back-to-back Davis buckets gave the Owls (7-1) their first lead of the second half, 56-55. The Owls never looked back.A physical game inside a charged Eleanor Baldwin Arena saw tempers flare several times. At one point, May and Charleston coach Pat Kelsey needed to be separated by referees.“I guess there was miscommunication during the game and something was said and I couldn’t hear, and then it just it escalated from there,” May said, adding,...

Derkack’s 33 lead Merrimack over UMass-Lowell 74-68

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:52:53 GMT

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Jordan Derkack scored 33 points as Merrimack beat UMass-Lowell 74-68 on Saturday night.Derkack had five rebounds and three steals for the Warriors (4-5). Devon Savage scored 12 points, going 4 of 10 (2 for 7 from 3-point range). Samba Diallo was 2-of-3 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with nine points.Max Brooks led the way for the River Hawks (5-2) with 18 points. Ayinde Hikim added 12 points and three steals for UMass-Lowell. In addition, Quinton Mincey had 11 points, two steals and two blocks.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Jones’ 24 lead Long Beach State past Sacramento State 83-73

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 07:52:53 GMT

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Jadon Jones scored 24 points as Long Beach State beat Sacramento State 83-73 on Saturday night.Jones had six rebounds for the Beach (5-4). Lassina Traore added 18 points while shooting 7 of 12 from the field and 4 for 7 from the foul line, and grabbed 11 rebounds. Isa Silver shot 4 for 8, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with nine points.The Hornets (2-6) were led by Brandon Betson, who recorded 17 points. Sacramento State also got 15 points and six rebounds from Zee Hamoda. In addition, Duncan Powell had 11 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source