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Beck, Edwards account for 2 TDs each and No. 1 Georgia thumps Florida 43-20 in ‘Cocktail Party’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:50 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Carson Beck threw two touchdown passes in his hometown, Daijun Edwards ran for two scores and No. 1 Georgia dominated Florida 43-20 Saturday to extend its winning streak to 25.The two-time defending national champion Bulldogs (8-0, 5-0 Southeastern Conference) have now won three in a row and six of seven in the rivalry known as “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.”Georgia could have cracked open celebratory drinks at halftime. Coach Kirby Smart’s team scored on its first four possessions and stuffed the Gators (5-3, 3-2) early and often.The Bulldogs sniffed out two trick plays, including a fourth-and-inches pass at the Florida 34-yard line that proved to be the turning point. Florida faked a quarterback sneak and snapped the ball through Graham Mertz’s legs to running back Trevor Etienne.Etienne was trying to throw but got tackled for a 3-yard loss. The play highlighted a mismatch at the line of scrimmage, one Florida clearly saw comi...

Fletcher gets 11-yard TD run in OT; Miami holds off Virginia 29-26

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:50 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Mark Fletcher had an 11-yard touchdown run to end overtime and Miami rallied to beat Virginia 29-26 on Saturday to become bowl-eligible.Andy Borregales kicked three field goals for Miami (6-2, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), which got an OT win for the second consecutive week after beating Clemson.Ajay Allen hurdled a Virginia defender on the way to the end zone on a third-quarter TD run for Miami, and Kam Kinchens ran back an interception for a score 7 seconds later for the Hurricanes.Tony Muskett threw for 239 yards, Mike Hollins ran for two scores and Will Bettridge kicked four field goals for Virginia (2-6, 1-3). It was only the second time in his career — 23 games at Monmouth, five games at Virginia — where Muskett was held without a touchdown pass.Bettridge had a 35-yard kick to cap Virginia’s half of the first overtime. But Miami answered with three runs by Fletcher — 9 yards up the middle, 5 yards to the right and then the 11-yard gamewinner to the...

Bruins place veteran forward Milan Lucic on long-term injured list

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:50 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins placed veteran forward Milan Lucic on the long-term injured list Saturday before their game against the Detroit Red Wings.The 35-year-old Lucic played in four games, getting two assists. He missed the last two games with what was called a lower-body injury after getting hit with a shot off an ankle in a game against Los Angeles on Oct. 21.A 2011 Stanley Cup winner with the Bruins, Lucic returned during the offseason, signing a $1 million deal with $500,000 more possible in performance-based incentives.To fill his roster spot, the club recalled forward Oskar Steen from their AHL affiliate in Providence, Rhode Island.

Back to reality

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:50 GMT

After near-record temperatures today, a cold front will send cool, fall-like weather back into New England. Overnight temps drop back into the 40s and 50s, and stay in the 50s for the afternoon Sunday. Rain is also in the forecast, with the first few showers arriving mid afternoon.Widespread rain will overtake the area early evening, with scattered showers continuing into Monday.

Jaguar car crashes into Starbucks in Wellesley: Police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:50 GMT

A car slammed into a Starbucks in Wellesley on Saturday, according to police.The Jaguar vehicle crashed into the Starbucks on Linden Street.“Fortunately no patrons or employees were struck by the vehicle,” Wellesley Police posted.Police added, “Occupants of the vehicle transported to a local hospital as a precaution.”

Revolution fall 3-1 to Philly in series opener

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:50 GMT

The New England Revolution suffered a titanic collective shortcoming in the opening match of their best of three Round One MLS Cup playoff series with the Philadelphia Union.The Union blitzed the Revolution with three first half goals and held on to post a 3-1 victory on Saturday night at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. The No. 5 seed Revolution fell to 15-10-10 while the No. 4 Union improved to 16-9-10.The Revolution and the Union will have an extended downtime before playing Game 2 on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Gillette Stadium. A deciding third match, if necessary, would be played at Subaru Park on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m.“It is obviously simple, we can’t make our own silly errors that cost us goals,” said Revolution interim head coach Clint Peay. “We have to be more buttoned up on how we deal with certain moments and not giving silly fouls in and around the box that provides them opportunities in the box.“Albeit the scoreline was not what we wanted, we feel we can create and create goo...

After record-high temps in Massachusetts, a chance for the first snow of the season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:50 GMT

From summerlike warmth to possible snowfall in a few days.Sounds just like New England.After temps soared to record-highs in the 80s on Saturday, a major cool down is coming to the region over the next few days.The National Weather Service forecast shows that in parts of Massachusetts, temps may be cold enough for the area’s first chance of light snow of the season on Wednesday and Wednesday night.It appears that there could be some snowfall across the higher elevations of central and western Massachusetts.“There is only a 10-30 percent chance of snowfall over an inch,” the National Weather Service’s forecast discussion reads. “Given the time of year and the anticipated strength of the lift, snow would be most likely during the nighttime hours, especially towards the Berkshires. As previously mentioned, it is still way too early to pinpoint snowfall totals and timing for specific locations.”Ahead of the cool down coming, people got to enjoy some u...

Rangers bring 1-0 lead into World Series Game 2 against Diamondbacks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:50 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (84-78, second in the NL West during the regular season) vs. Texas Rangers (90-72, second in the AL West during the regular season)Arlington, Texas; Saturday, 8:03 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (12-8, 3.29 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 187 strikeouts); Rangers: Jordan Montgomery (10-11, 3.20 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 166 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Rangers -161, Diamondbacks +137; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks take the field in Game 2 of the World Series, with the Rangers ahead 1-0.Texas has gone 50-31 in home games and 90-72 overall. Rangers pitchers have a collective 4.29 ERA, which ranks 10th in the AL.Arizona has an 84-78 record overall and a 41-40 record on the road. The Diamondbacks are 73-36 in games when they record eight or more hits.Saturday's game is the sixth time these teams meet this season. The Diamondbacks are ahead 3-2 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Corey Seager has 42 dou...

OPP seek smuggling suspects after 36 illegal firearms found near Canada-U.S. border

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:50 GMT

Provincial police are looking for two people of interest in a suspected weapons smuggling case after finding three dozen illegal firearms near the Canada-U.S. border.Ontario Provincial Police say they received a report early Thursday morning of a suspected firearms smuggling operation after two people were seen travelling in a boat on the St. Clair River, which is located near the community of Port Lambton and runs along the border with Canada and the United States.Police say they later located the 36 firearms but the suspected smugglers and their watercraft were nowhere to be seen.“Illegal firearms pose a serious risk to public safety and are often used by organized crime groups, including street gangs, to commit violent crimes including theft, intimidation, extortion and homicide,” said OPP Det. Insp. Lee Fulford in a statement.

18-year-old arrested in alleged shooting of another man’s dog

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:01:50 GMT

An 18-year-old is facing several firearms charges after allegedly shooting and killing a man’s pet dog in Toronto last month.Toronto police were called to Barbara Hall Park near Church and Wellesley streets around 11 p.m. Sept. 26 for reports of a shooting.They say two men got into an argument and the suspect initially left the area only to return a short time later with a gun before shooting and killing the other man’s dog.Police said they believe the two men were unknown to each other prior to the argument. The deceased dog was believed to be three years old.On Saturday police said 18-year-old Netanel Maxyutov has been arrested and charged with killing a dog, recklessly discharging a firearm and possessing a firearm without a license.