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Oregon State, Washington State, Mountain West agree to 6-game football scheduling arrangement in ’24

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:34:14 GMT

Oregon State, Washington State and the Mountain West announced a football scheduling agreement Friday for the 2024 season that gives the two remaining Pac-12 schools six opponents each and positions them to operate as a two-team conference for at least a year.All 12 Mountain West schools will be involved and Oregon State and Washington State will each play three home games and three road games against members of a conference that includes: Air Force, Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State, Wyoming, Nevada, UNLV, San Jose State, Utah State, Fresno State and New Mexico.Oregon State and Washington State will pay about $14 million to the Mountain West next year as part of the agreement, a person with knowledge of the negotiations between the schools and the conference told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the parties were not immediately disclosing financial terms.“We are still focused on re-building the Pac-12, and continue to prioritize th...

Westbound & Down Brewing buys two other Colorado beer makers

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:34:14 GMT

Westbound & Down Brewing has laid out a new roadmap for Colorado craft breweries over the past few years, and it will follow the directions on that map even further west beginning today.The company has just purchased two other Colorado beer makers: Aspen Brewing, with its brand-new, 7,000-barrel-capacity production facility near the Pitkin County Airport; and Capitol Creek Brewery in Basalt, according to a statement released Friday afternoon. Both had been owned by High Country Brewing LLC, an investment firm that acquired them in 2019 and 2021.“We have had a goal for some time to open more brewpub locations and have always kept an ear to the ground for locations that might make sense,” said Jake Gardner, Westbound & Down’s director of brewery operations and one of its operating partners, in a statement.“Although we were originally looking into opening completely new projects in unoccupied spaces, this serendipitous opportunity was brought to us and continues to ...

World Cup men’s downhill race at Beaver Creek canceled due to heavy snowfall

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:34:14 GMT

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. — Heavy snowfall from the night before led to the cancellation of a men’s World Cup downhill race on Friday in Beaver Creek, Colorado.This marks the third speed-race postponement by weather this season after two downhills in the area of Zermatt, Switzerland, couldn’t be staged on Nov. 11 and 12 due to high wind.The Beaver Creek crew is working to prepare the Birds of Prey course for another downhill race Saturday, provided the weather holds. There’s also a super-G event slated for Sunday.At first, the race Friday was delayed so the crew could work on the hill. But the amount of snow, coupled with low visibility, led to the decision to cancel.The speed season for the men was slated to kick off in November at the Matterhorn mountain. But heavy snowfall and strong wind prevented the races. It marked the second straight year the sport’s newest venue struggled with weather on a course that starts in Switzerland and crosses the border to finish in Italy. It’s int...

Pedestrian hit by RTD train in Thornton, halting N Line service

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:34:14 GMT

A pedestrian was hit by a Regional Transportation District train in Thornton on Friday afternoon, halting service on the N Line, according to the agency.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Free RTD rides reduced Front Range air pollution in July and August. But is that enough? Crime and Public Safety | Xcel Energy to move headquarters from downtown Denver to RiNo in 2025 Crime and Public Safety | Downtown Denver to see road closures, RTD service changes for Parade of Lights, Israel conference Crime and Public Safety | Snooze opening its 13th Colorado location next month Crime and Public Safety | Letters: Slowing population growth isn’t sad or bad. Colorado is full. The nature of the pedestrian’s injuries was not immediately available, but RTD has halted service while emergency medical services are on scene, spokesperson Tina Jaquez said.The collision occurred near East 97th Avenue and Welby R...

CHSAA state football playoffs: Previewing Saturday’s championship games

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:34:14 GMT

State champions will be crowned in Class 5A, 4A and 3A on Saturday in Fort Collins and Pueblo. Here’s a scouting report of the teams competing for titles:Class 5ANo. 1 Cherry Creek (13-0) vs. No. 2 Columbine (13-0)When/where: 3 p.m. Saturday at Canvas Stadium, Altitude TVCreek players to watch: Hayden Treter, sr., OL (USC commit); Max Parrott, sr., OL (Purdue); A.J. Burton, sr., OL (Iowa State); Angelo Petrides, sr., OLB (85 tackles, 2 fumble rec., 1 INT); Jordan Herron, sr., RB (1,324 rush yards, 18 TDs); Brady Vodicka, so., QB (2,126 yards, 25 TDs passing); Jake Howell, sr., LB (141 tackles).Columbine players to watch: Josh Snyder, sr., RB/DB (1,583 rush yards, 24 TDs); Mason Moreno, sr., RB/DB (1,201 rush yards, 15 TDs); James Cillessen, sr., MLB/RB (119 tackles, 5 sacks); Hunter Hamilton, sr., DE/TE (48 tackles, 7 sacks); Ryder Williams, sr., DB (68 tackles, 3 INTs).For the sixth year in a row, the Cherry Creek Bruins are in the Class 5A championship. And if they win Saturday af...

'Killer preying on the unhoused': Police seek suspect in killings of at least 3 homeless men

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:34:14 GMT

Los Angeles authorities are asking for the public's help in finding the person who has allegedly killed at least three homeless people in different parts of the city.The Los Angeles Police Department, Mayor Karen Bass, District Attorney George Gascón and federal officials gathered Friday afternoon to discuss the crimes for the very first time. From Nov. 26 through Nov. 29, three men have been found dead, all under similar circumstances, according to LAPD Chief Michel Moore."A single individual approached each one and shot and killed each one as they slept," Moore said, though he declined to use the term "serial killer."Bass was slightly more forceful in her description of the murders."I want to be very clear about what we're facing today: This is a killer who is preying on the unhoused," Bass said, adding that homeless people should not sleep alone.Bass encouraged any friends or relatives of homeless people to reach out and warn them of the danger and encourage them to sleep at a sh...

Macaulay Culkin and Catherine O'Hara reunite for Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:34:14 GMT

(HOLLYWOOD)-- He was "Lost in New York" and "Home Alone" as a child actor. As an adult, he's been cemented into Hollywood history. On Friday, Macaulay Culkin received a star on the illustrious Hollywood Walk of Fame, which marks his 40 years in show business. The actor received the 2,765th star on Friday morning, in the Motion Picture category. The ceremony took place on Hollywood Boulevard between Ivar Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard.Speaking at the ceremony was his "Home Alone" costar Catherine O'Hara and friend Natasha Lyonne."'Home Alone' was, is, and always will be a beloved global sensation. The reason families all over the world can't let a year go by without watching 'Home Alone' together is because of Macaulay Culkin," O'Hara said. "Yes, he had a most excellent script and a wonderful director, but it is Macaulay's perfect performance as Kevin McAllister that gave us that little 'every boy' on an extraordinary adventure."Macaulay Culkin attends the ceremony honoring Macaulay C...

Knott's Berry Farm looking for content creators to join ambassador program

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:34:14 GMT

Knott’s Berry Farm is looking for content creators to join its ambassador program in 2024, the theme park announced Friday. Participants selected to join the program will use social media to share “unique experiences that can only be found at California’s Original Theme Park,” a news release said Knott’s Berry Farm reopens Xcelerator after two-year hiatus Ambassadors will also receive:One 2024 Prestige Season Pass for the Ambassador for unlimited admission to Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark, plus All Season Parking and All Season DiningOne family pack (for immediate family only) of 2024 Prestige Season Passes for unlimited admission to Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City OR one 2024 Prestige Season Pass for a friend/family member of their choosingTen  Admission Tickets, Fast Lane, or All Day Dining vouchers to be used on a case-by-case basis throughout the yearAccess to exclusive content and Knott’s Berry Ambassador-only eventsVarious giveaways through...

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Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:34:14 GMT

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49ers adjust to life without special teams standout George Odum

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:34:14 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Oren Burks demonstrated what it meant to be in the right place at the right time on the 49ers’ Thanksgiving night win in Seattle, jumping on a fumble by punt return specialist Ray-Ray McCloud when an eventual 31-13 win was still in doubt.But another player considered one of the best in the NFL as a core special teamer will be out for the foreseeable future in George Odum, a reserve safety who who parlayed his skill on special teams to a three-year, $9 million contract before the 2022 season.Odum went on injured reserve after sustaining a torn biceps against Seattle. He said on his Instagram account he played on playing again this season, but that would probably necessitate a deep run into the playoffs as he recovers from surgery.“I’ll be back on the field this year!,” Odum wrote.But Odum won’t be available Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, the first time he’s missed a game since joining the 49ers. Odum led the 49ers in sp...