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Jefferson’s 3 TD passes help Arkansas roll past Florida International, 44-20

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:32:15 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — KJ Jefferson passed for 187 yards and three touchdowns on a record-setting night to help Arkansas defeat Florida International 44-20 on Saturday night.Jefferson became Arkansas’ all-time leader in career yards passing and passing touchdowns. He eclipsed Tyler Wilson’s yardage mark of 7,765 yards and now has 7,909. He has 65 touchdown passes, surpassing Brandon Allen’s mark of 64.“It’s a surreal moment,” Jefferson said. “Just to be able to come here — it’s a milestone for me. I mean, that’s one of my goals is to come here and make sure I go down in the record books and make history here.”Jefferson also ran 15 times for 90 yards. He paced an offense that gained 510 yards, including 323 on the ground.Isaiah Augustave ran for 101 yards for Arkansas (4-7). The freshman entered the day with six carries for 21 yards this season. Injuries to Raheim Sanders and Rashod Dubinion early in the game opened the door for Augu...

California Democrats cancel some convention events amid large Gaza cease-fire demonstration

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:32:15 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Demonstrators demanding a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war prompted California Democratic Party officials to cancel evening events during their state convention on Saturday “for the safety and security of our delegates.”California Democrats have been meeting in Sacramento this weekend to consider candidate endorsements ahead of the March primary. That includes the state’s competitive U.S. Senate race featuring four Democrats, including three sitting U.S. House members.The convention was disrupted multiple times Saturday afternoon by demonstrators demanding a cease-fire in Gaza. Party officials had increased security for the weekend convention, requiring participants to be scanned and have their bags searched before entering the convention hall. Following the afternoon session, a large crowd of demonstrators gathered at the hall. Sacramento police closed some roads near the convention center, but soon reopened them. Saturday evening, shor...

No. 5 Washington clinches Pac-12 championship berth with 22-20 victory over No. 10 Oregon State

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:32:15 GMT

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — While the final result felt a bit too close, No. 5 Washington survived a wet and wild game against Oregon State to clinch a spot in the Pac-12 championship game. Michael Penix Jr. threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to keep the Huskies undefeated with a 22-20 victory over No. 10 Oregon State on Saturday night. Played in a nearly constant rain, it was the final Pac-12 game at Reser Stadium as the conference currently stands. The Pac-12 collapsed over the summer, leaving Oregon State and Washington State as the lone remaining teams. Rome Odunze caught seven passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns for the Huskies (11-0, 8-0, No. 5 CFP), who have won 18 straight games. Washington is departing for the Big Ten next season, along with Oregon, USC and UCLA. Penix completed 13 of 28 passes for 162 yards. He has thrown for 30 touchdowns this season. He sealed the win with a deep third-down pass to Odunze as the click wound down. “We had to find a way to win and...

Mendoza hurt, returns to lead Cal past Stanford 27-15 in Big Game

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:32:15 GMT

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Fernando Mendoza threw for 294 yards and a season-high three touchdowns, Jaydn Ott ran 36 times for 166 yards and a score, and California beat Stanford 27-15 in the annual Big Game on Saturday night.Mendoza, the redshirt freshman making his sixth straight start after beginning the year buried on the depth chart, overcame a big hit by Stanford linebacker Tristan Sinclair early in the second quarter and returned to lead the Bears (5-6, 3-5 Pac-12) to a second consecutive win that keeps Cal’s postseason hopes alive. He completed 24 of 36 passes and was intercepted once.Once the final seconds ticked off the clock, a massive throng of Cal fans swarmed the field to celebrate alongside the Bears.“I don’t know that there’s a better 30 minutes to an hour in the year than when you’re able to win the Big Game and retain the Axe,” Cal coach Justin Wilcox said. “It’s a great feeling. I want the guys to enjoy it. It’s a huge win on many levels.”Ott’s 36 carries were a seas...

No. 5 Colorado women still undefeated after 84-69 victory over SMU

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:32:15 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Aaronette Vonleh scored 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting, Quay Miller added 18 points with 10 rebounds and fifth-ranked Colorado remained undefeated with an 84-69 win over SMU on Saturday night. Jaylyn Sherrod added 18 points for the Buffaloes (4-0), who won their first game since moving up 15 spots in the latest AP poll to their first top-five ranking since 2005. That huge jump came after going 3-0 the first week of the season, including a 14-point victory over defending national champion LSU in their opener. “It was truly a battle. I can’t think of any other word. It was really physical, really tough game,” Colorado coach JR Payne said. “This was a tough one to come into SMU and get the win. So really proud of how we competed tonight.”Colorado never trailed SMU after scoring the last six points of the first quarter. The Buffs went ahead to stay on two free throws by Miller. “Having a very veteran team … just for our connectivity, we know our, we our strengths and...

No. 7 Texas stays alone atop Big 12 after pulling away from Iowa State for a 26-16 win

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:32:15 GMT

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Quinn Ewers passed for 281 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 7 Texas pulled away from Iowa State for a 26-16 victory Saturday night.The win keeps the Longhorns (10-1, 7-1, No. 7 CFP) alone atop the Big 12 standings and moves them closer to the conference championship game.“I haven’t won 10 games since high school,” Texas receiver Jordan Whittington said. “A lot of people expect greatness. That’s human. But people need to take a moment and realize where we are and what we’re doing and be grateful.”Ewers completed 23 of 33 passes and C.J. Baxter rushed for 117 yards, helping Texas extend its winning streak to five after an Oct. 7 loss to Oklahoma.“This was not one phase or one aspect,” Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian said. “This was a lot of different players making plays tonight, making plays in some pretty critical moments.”Rocco Becht threw for 323 yards and two touchdowns for Iowa State (6-5, 5-3), but the Cyclones netted only 9 yards rush...

Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center in Fort Lauderdale hands out Thanksgiving baskets

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:32:15 GMT

A South Florida organization is handing out help for the holidays.The Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday gave out Thanksgiving baskets to families caring for children with special healthcare needs.Organizers said they understand how much this means to the children.“It’s incredibly important, because these children have so much to struggle with,” sad Juliette Lippman, the center’s chair. “They get amazing care and support, but things like a Thanksgiving meal with your family, things like having the ability to enjoy the holiday like everybody else is priceless.”Each basket came with a turkey, desserts and all the fixings for a holiday meal.

Seven injured in shooting at Spring Valley home: SDSO

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:32:15 GMT

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect that authorities have not located the suspect as of 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. We regret the error.SPRING VALLEY, Calif. — Multiple people were injured in a shooting at a Spring Valley residence Saturday evening, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office confirmed to FOX 5. Authorities received reports of shots fired around 8:15 p.m. in the 9000 block of Ildica Street.Deputies say five adults were wounded by gunshots, while two juveniles sustained minor burns from possible fireworks. All victims were transported to nearby hospitals. The severity of their injuries are not known at this time, although SDSO said no victims have died as of 10:50 p.m.The suspect in the incident remains at large, according to SDSO. K-9 units and SDSO's ASTREA helicopter are assisting in the search for the suspect. Authorities held a perimeter around the scene for several hours, including road closures. Some nearby homes appeared to be briefly evacuated, resid...

Burglary suspect shot, killed by North County homeowner identified

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:32:15 GMT

VISTA, Calif. — The suspected burglar who was shot and killed by a Vista homeowner earlier this week was identified by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department in a release on Saturday.Theodore Anthony Stewart, a 43-year-old Vista resident, was named as the deceased suspect. According to SDSO, findings from the preliminary investigation indicate that Stewart did not know the resident of the home before the attempted burglary that led to the shooting."We are still in the early stages of this investigation," SDSO Lt. Joseph Jarjura said. "We have yet to determine all the facts surrounding this incident, which will determine what additional information may be released. We may be able to release more information at a later date."The incident occurred on Thursday, Nov. 16 shortly before 5 a.m. in the 1700 block of York Drive. According to authorities, deputies were dispatched to the scene after receiving a call from a resident in the area reporting that a possible burglar was in their b...

San Diego FC bringing new pop-up store to Mission Valley Mall

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:32:15 GMT

SAN DIEGO — San Diego's new Major League Soccer team will be opening a pop-up shop in the Mission Valley Mall on Sunday for fans to buy official club merchandise ahead of the holiday season.The new store, which is called Eighteen Threads after the county's 18 cities, seeks to build on the early excitement surrounding San Diego Football Club by offering team gear like shirts, hoodies, hats and scarves, a club spokesperson said in a release announcing the storefront.It will also serve as the official pick-up location for online orders through San Diego FC's digital store. Snapdragon Stadium to host 2024 Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup Final "We are excited to bring Eighteen Threads to Mission Valley Mall and quickly create a space for our fans to get their favorite gear for the Holidays," Tom Penn, CEO of San Diego FC, said in a release on Thursday. "We were thrilled by the overwhelming interest in our merchandise at our brand launch and look forward to engaging with our fans and supporte...