Dream season ends for FAU in 72-71 Final Four loss to Aztecs

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:06 GMT

Dream season ends for FAU in 72-71 Final Four loss to Aztecs HOUSTON (AP) — FAU’s debut at the Final Four ended in the most excruciating manner imaginable.The Owls led for the last 27 minutes, 25 seconds of Saturday night’s game against San Diego State, only to watch their dream of a title become a nightmare when Lamont Butler’s jumper went through the net at the buzzer to give the Aztecs a 72-71 victory. The Owls made school history by getting here, only to walk off the court in shock as the Aztecs bounced around in celebration. “I was in shock when the buzzer went off,” said FAU’s Nick Boyd.Florida Atlantic’s players smiled and many danced on the bench during a second half in which it appeared they’d move within one win of a title no one could have seen coming. Instead they ended up with a loss that nobody will ever forget. Butler’s shot goes into the March Madness annals, alongside Jalen Suggs’ long-range buzzer-beater for Gonzaga two years ago in the national semifinal, and even something that happened on this very floor the last ti...

NHRA Winternationals Pairings

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:06 GMT

NHRA Winternationals Pairings SaturdayAt In-N-Out Burger Pomona DragstripPomona, Calif.Sunday’s PairingsTop Fuel 1. Justin Ashley, 3.707 seconds, 330.15 mph vs. 14. Krista Baldwin, 6.088, 107.32; 2. Brittany Force, 3.712, 328.86 vs. 13. Ron August, 4.078, 245.54; 3. Leah Pruett, 3.725, 331.04 vs. 12. Austin Prock, 3.816, 322.34; 4. Antron Brown, 3.730, 329.34 vs. 11. Doug Kalitta, 3.793, 325.30; 5. Mike Salinas, 3.731, 334.40 vs. 10. Clay Millican, 3.771, 329.10; 6. Steve Torrence, 3.736, 324.59 vs. 9. Josh Hart, 3.769, 330.07; 7. Shawn Langdon, 3.758, 333.33 vs. 8. Tony Schumacher, 3.762, 323.27.Funny Car 1. Cruz Pedregon, Dodge Charger, 3.865, 302.28 vs. 16. John Force, Chevy Camaro, 4.162, 230.61; 2. Alexis DeJoria, Toyota Supra, 3.883, 333.49 vs. 15. Jeff Arend, Chevy Monte Carlo, 4.120, 300.26; 3. Robert Hight, Camaro, 3.892, 329.99 vs. 14. Terry Haddock, Ford Mustang, 4.021, 310.91; 4. Bob Tasca III, Mustang, 3.899, 329.50 vs. 13. Jason Rupert, Mustang, 3.998, 316.23; 5. J.R. Todd, Supra, 3.935, 328....

Una cabra y un perro rescatados encuentran un hogar definitivo juntos

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:06 GMT

Una cabra y un perro rescatados encuentran un hogar definitivo juntos (CNN) — Cinnamon, una cabra, y Félix, una mezcla de bulldog de 1 año, son un dúo poco probable, pero no obstante son mejores amigos.Los amigos de cuatro patas disfrutan pasar tiempo juntos: comen, juegan y duermen. Ahora podrán continuar con esas cosas juntos en su nuevo hogar definitivo.Ambos fueron llevados al Centro de Animales del Condado de Wake en Raleigh, Carolina del Norte, el 13 de marzo por el Control de Animales de la Ciudad de Raleigh para alojamiento temporal, según el refugio.Mascotas como perros y gatos pueden ayudar a proteger a los niños de las alergias a alimentos, sugiere un estudioEl 25 de marzo, Friends of Wake County Animal Center, una organización sin fines de lucro que brinda apoyo a los refugios de animales locales, compartió en Facebook la historia de los singulares compañeros. La publicación en las redes sociales se compartió más de 3.000 veces y obtuvo cientos de comentarios de amantes de los animales interesados.Canela, la cabra, detrás de Félix, e...

Bear Fire burns several acres in Golden Gate Canyon

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:06 GMT

Bear Fire burns several acres in Golden Gate Canyon JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Responders began door-to-door evacuations on Saturday evening after a fire sparked northwest of Golden.The fire was in Golden Gate Canyon near the 4200 block of Bear Road, about 3 miles up the canyon, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The fire was about 7.5 acres just before 7:30 p.m.Golden Gate Canyon fire (KDVR)Golden Gate Canyon Road was closed at Highway 93 because of the fire. It had reopened just before 9 p.m. and evacuations were lifted. Colorado Wildfire Map: Locations, watches, warnings Officials initially said a structure was damaged but later corrected their statement, saying one home was under threat but was being protected by fire crews.Another four homes were evacuated. A pre-evacuation remained in effect for other homes in the area northwest of Bear Road/Golden Gate Canyon Road.

Containment work continues on Hogback Fire; roads, trails closed near Morrison

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:06 GMT

Containment work continues on Hogback Fire; roads, trails closed near Morrison JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- Fire crews were working on containment and mop-up Saturday of a wildfire that burned dozens of acres in Jefferson County. The brush fire sparked off Interstate 70 near Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Friday afternoon.The fire was burning along the hogback south of I-70. It was estimated to be approximately 44 acres in size at 30% containment around 2 p.m. Saturday, according to West Metro Fire Rescue.Containment and mop-up work is expected to be completed on Sunday, West Metro Fire said. 9 ways to prepare for a wildfire in your neighborhood Firefighters have a line around the fire. West Metro Fire said people may see areas of smoke within the perimeter on Saturday, which is normal for this type of fire and it should not cause worry.Investigators believe the fire was caused when an electrical line fell on the west side of the hogback.Fire near Morrison closes road, trails into SaturdayRooney Road in Morrison was partially opened Saturday morning, followi...

Stove Prairie Fire burning in Cache la Poudre Wilderness

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:06 GMT

Stove Prairie Fire burning in Cache la Poudre Wilderness BELLVUE, Colo. (KDVR) — A fire spanned dozens of acres in northern Colorado on Saturday afternoon.The Stove Prairie Fire was burning grass in the Cache la Poudre Wilderness, according to the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service.The fire was estimated to be about 45 acres and 50% contained as of about 7:15 p.m. No structures were reported as threatened. Colorado Wildfire Map: Updates, warnings, and smoke forecast The fire marked yet another after days of whipping winds in Colorado, including hurricane-force winds on Friday, which led to fires across the Front Range. The Pinpoint Weather team said gusts continued to hit northern Colorado on Saturday and were expected to pick up at night, with more windy weather in the forecast ahead.The National Weather Service had issued a hazardous weather outlook for northeast Colorado and into the Front Range mountains, with a red flag warning also in effect for South Park, the Palmer Divide and adjacent plains south and east...

Air Force veteran to drive donations to tornado-stricken Mississippi

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:06 GMT

Air Force veteran to drive donations to tornado-stricken Mississippi DENVER (KDVR) — The devastation left behind by tornadoes in the south has inspired a local veteran to help."Big Tony" said he'll be accepting donations Sunday and driving them to Mississippi late that night."We have a truck that's going to Mississippi," Big Tony said. Deadly storms, tornadoes cause devastation in the South and Midwest: ‘Feels like a warzone’ Mississippi isn't just another star on the American flag to him, it's a place where Americans are in need following devastating tornadoes."It's an 18-hour one-way trip," Big Tony said. "We're going to Rolling Fork, Mississippi, that got completely wiped out."The retired Air Force veteran drafted a new mission for himself: get supplies where they're needed."We're going to get this filled up, best as we can," Big Tony said. "We're not driving an empty truck down to Mississippi."Donations accepted on Sunday, April 2His truck is about a fifth of the way full, but Big Tony said his neighbors around the metro area will help fill it ...

Garage repairs you should prioritize for spring

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:06 GMT

Garage repairs you should prioritize for spring How to get your garage ready for all your spring DIY projectsWith the warm weather that spring brings, you’re probably going to be spending more time gardening, landscaping and doing other projects around your home’s exterior. That usually means working out of your garage, where you likely store your gardening tools, landscaping equipment and other supplies.But if your garage is looking a little worse for wear after the winter, BestReviews’ home improvement expert, Beth Allen, a licensed contractor and founder of HIP Chicks, offered some tips for determining what repairs to tackle first. She also shared some of her favorite products for repairing, cleaning and organizing the garage.In this article: Sun Joe Electric Pressure Washer, Drymate Oil Spill Mat and Amazon Basics Four-shelf Adjustable, Heavy-Duty Storage Shelving Unit.What garage repairs should be your top priority?Winter weather can be tough on your garage, so you may have your work cut out for you. That’s why it’s importan...

Canes fans fill UM’s Wastco Center for Final Four watch party

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:06 GMT

Canes fans fill UM’s Wastco Center for Final Four watch party It’s a fan frenzy at the University of Miami, as Hurricanes fans cheer on their men’s basketball team during their Final Four game in Houston.Students, staff, alumni and other South Floridians filled up the Watsco Center on the Coral Gables campus, Saturday night.“I’m really excited; that’s all I can say,” said student Jayda Changar.Attendees are there to watch the Canes make history, as the men’s basketball team competes in the NCAA Final Four for the first time, ever.“I feel pumped. I’m so excited; I’m all merched out, like, I’ve got the sign, all of that. It just feels really exciting,” said student Jene Turner.Students at the watch party said it’s about time.“I can’t believe we made it to the Final Four,” said student Tyreke Walker. “I’ve been watching since last year when we made it to the Sweet 16, it was pretty cool. We made it to the Elite 8; now I’m excited that we made it to the...

Drier but colder Sunday after Saturday rain

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:49:06 GMT

Drier but colder Sunday after Saturday rain After the showers and storms on Saturday, Sunday’s forecast will feature some sunshine but will also be a chilly one. Winds pick up out of the northwest during the morning, with gusts over 30mph possible.High temperatures are likely to occur in the morning before colder air moves in. Expect afternoon high temperatures generally in the mid 40s.After a chilly Sunday, mild weather returns to the forecast to start the work week.