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Horne, Burns double down to carry North Carolina State past UT Martin 81-67

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — DJ Horne scored 22 points making six 3-pointers and DJ Burns Jr. and Dennis Parker Jr. each recorded double-doubles and North Carolina State beat UT Martin 81-67 in the first-ever meeting between the two programs.Parker scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Burns filled the stat line with 10 points, 12 rebounds, five blocks and four assists with just a single turnover and two fouls. Jayden Taylor added 13 points for North Carolina State (7-2), which has won all five games at home this season.Jacob Crews and Jordan Sears each scored 20 points for the Skyhawks and KK Curry scored 14.The Wolfpack led 46-35 at halftime before UT Martin got within 51-46 with two foul shots by David Kamwanga with 14:33 remaining, but they never got closer. Ben Middlebrooks made two foul shots five minutes later to extend North Carolina State’s lead to 63-52. Taylor followed with a layup after Sears’ turnover and North Carolina State led by double digits the rest of ...

Smith scores 19 to lead Radford to 73-56 victory over VMI

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

RADFORD, Va. (AP) — DaQuan Smith had 19 points in Radford’s 73-56 win against VMI on Tuesday night.Smith shot 6 for 16 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free throw line for the Highlanders (8-4). Chandler Turner scored 17 points while shooting 6 for 8, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc, and added five rebounds. Kenyon Giles shot 5 for 13, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points.The Keydets (2-9) were led by Tyran Cook, who posted 20 points. DJ Nussbaum added 14 points for VMI. Koree Cotton also had 11 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Fredrick scores 14 points, Bandaogo has double-double to lead Cincinnati over Bryant 85-53

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — CJ Fredrick scored 14 points, Aziz Bandaogo added 12 points and matched a career best with 17 rebounds, and Cincinnati pulled away in the second half to beat Bryant 85-53 on Tuesday night. Cincinnati (8-1), which had its best start to a season since 2017-18 end on Saturday after an 84-79 loss to Xavier, shot 59% (16 of 27) in a 55-point second half against Bryant and had a 57-33 rebound advantage. Fredrick was 4-of-8 shooting and 3 of 7 from long range. Bandaogo was 2 of 4 from the floor and made 8 of 12 free throws. John Newman III, Dan Skillings Jr. and Jizzle James each added 11 points. Viktor Lakhin also had double-digit rebounds with 12.Connor Withers scored 15 points on 5-of-10 shooting with three 3-pointers to lead Bryant (6-6), which shot 32% (21 of 66) from the floor. Cincinnati took the lead for good on Fredrick’s 3-pointer with 4:51 left in the first half. Bryant stayed within double digits early in the second before Day Day Thomas’ 3-pointer spark...

Denver weather: Slick roads overnight, Pinpoint Weather Alert Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A storm system passing south of Colorado will keep Denver weather under lots of clouds and chilly temperatures for another day. A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued into Wednesday morning, as fog and freezing drizzle overnight could make roads slick and visibility low.A winter weather advisory has been issued for the northern and southern Front Range foothills and the Palmer Divide, including Castle Rock, until noon on Wednesday. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team Low clouds and fog will create freezing drizzle on roads, especially bridges and overpasses, where pavement temperatures were cooling quickly Tuesday evening. The impacts will be seen in the foothills and south across the Palmer Divide, while metro Denver could also have slick spots early Wednesday.There will also be some light snow or flurries late Tuesday evening and again late Wednesday evening. There will be more snow south and east of the city, and roads in t...

Woman and elderly disabled mother caught in battle between landlord and condo association could be evicted after paying rent

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

A woman and her elderly mother are caught in a battle between their landlord and his homeowner’s association. And it could end with the women out on the street. Karen Hensel has tonight’s 7 Investigates.Maria Rivera/facing eviction: “I’m afraid that she falls, and nobody’s here.”This is the condo Maria Rivera has called home for the past three years. It is where she lives with and cares for her elderly mother who is disabled.Maria Rivera: “On a daily basis, I prepare her meals and leave them because she can’t go around to cook. I’m afraid she’ll burn something or burn herself.”At 66 years old, Maria works long shifts at a dental office, and makes just enough to make sure her $2,000 rent is paid each month.But now, she’s afraid she will lose her home.Maria Rivera: “I received an eviction notice.”Taped to her door in November, a notice to leave.Maria says she’s being evicted because her landlord ...

Camacol gives food baskets to needy families ahead of the holidays

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

South Florida is preparing to feed a need again ahead of the holiday season.Residents lined up in Little Havana on Tuesday night, along northwest 16th Avenue, ahead of Wednesday morning’s food distribution.For nearly 40 years, Camacol, the Latin Chamber of Commerce has been giving away baskets of food to needy families.The event started at 8 a.m. at Camacol headquarters along West Flagler Street and 14th Avenue.Food baskets will be delivered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Florida attorney general launches antitrust investigation after College Football Playoff Selection Committee snubs FSU

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

After further review, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is working to figure out why Florida State University was snubbed by the College Football Playoff Selection Committee.The office has launched an antitrust investigation, demanding answers as to why FSU was ousted from the top four teams in the CFP rankings, despite the Seminoles’ undefeated season and conference championship win over LouisvilleAshley Moody said FSU’s omission will cost the university and the Atlantic Coast Conference millions.“As it stands, the committee’s decision reeks of partiality picking winners in the boardroom and not on the field, so we are demanding answers, not only for FSU, but for all schools, teams and fans of college football,” Moody said.Moody also said, that in her opinion, the committee’s decision reeked of partiality.

New video shows puppy recovering after being attacked by other dogs at home in Hollywood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

Newly released video showed a puppy attempting to make a big recovery.The puppy called Hilde was up and walking Tuesday after undergoing a plasma transfusion and having her bandages changed.The 6-month old Pitbull puppy appeared to be making small strides as she fights to survive.Hilde was attacked by other dogs at a Hollywood home on Coolidge street, but, police said, she did not appear to get any medical care in the days afterwards.Vets and staff at the VCA Hollywood Animal Clinic have been tending to her since she was brought in in bad shape. She also suffered from severe bite marks.The rescue group Paws 2 Care Coalition has since taken over responsibility for her care.

Hollywood Beach prepares Broadwalk for heavy rainfall after residents, businesses suffered drastic flooding this year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

Officials and residents are already preparing both physically and mentally for the potential effects of heavy rainfall.It’s more than a little breezy on Hollywood Beach on Tuesday night there’s a slight chill in the air, but the forecast has some South Floridians’ minds frozen on images they just can’t shake from April 13th and November 16th.A 7News viewer shared images from Fort Lauderdale’s Edgewood neighborhood just north of Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.“I try to get it in between the door and close it,” said Terry Large, who has lived there since 2013 and had to learn the hard way how to prepare. “We certainly don’t want to have damage to the house again because we just got through this we had the house redone essentially we had it down to the studs.”Water has fallen faster than many homes and businesses could manage. Windy and rainy conditions are back in the forecast with four to eight inches of rai...

The rumored resurrection of Austria-Hungary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:54:19 GMT

A sure way to rankle an Austrian is to mention an upcoming Austria-Hungary football match and then ask who is the opponent.For many in Brussels these days, the answer is clear: the EU. Whether the issue involves Ukraine, Russia, or even the Israel-Hamas conflict, the impression in EU circles is that the pair are singing from the same songbook. “This is classic Austrian behavior,” an EU diplomat told POLITICO, insisting on anonymity in order to cast aspersions on a European ally. “Don’t be mistaken: this is the dual monarchy rising from the grave.”With Hungary holding €50 billion in aid to Ukraine and the country’s EU accession hostage, Vienna, its critics claim, is using the impasse to push its own priorities behind the scenes while ignoring the urgency of Kyiv’s situation. Austria’s recent move on Ukraine fits a familiar pattern of leveraging its neutrality to cozy up to Moscow while also claiming allegiance to the West, a tactic Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán has also m...