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Quinn Ewers named Walter Camp Offensive Player of the Week following Alabama win

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:18:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers earned national recognition after helping lead the Longhorns to a 34-24 win over Alabama on Saturday.Ewers was named the Walter Camp Foundation Offensive Player of the Week, the organization announced Sunday. He's the ninth Texas player to be honored with the weekly award since 2004. Instant Analysis: Texas picks up historic victory in the Steve Sarkisian era Ewers completed 24 of 38 passes for 349 yards and three touchdowns, two of which came in the fourth quarter, to vault Texas into the national spotlight and snap Alabama's 21-game home winning streak.Bijan Robinson was the last Longhorn to win the award in 2021. Colt McCoy won the award six times spanning the 2006-09 seasons.The win at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa was the first nonconference road win over an AP top-3 team in Texas program history.

Man arrested in Albany on weapon charges

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:18:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A man in Albany has been arrested following an investigation into a confrontation on First Street, according to police. Algun Inman, 34, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! On September 10 at 12:15 a.m., police responded to the 500 block of First Street following reports of a group fighting. Upon arrival, officers observed Inman to be in possession of a 9mm handgun. Inman was taken into custody and charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, three counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. He was arraigned in the Albany City Criminal Court and remanded to the Albany County Jail.

Rotterdam to host Hamburg Street Festival

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:18:37 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The town of Rotterdam will be hosting their inaugural Hamburg Street Festival. The event is scheduled for September 16. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! The festival will feature live music, games, activities and presentations, as well as food, arts and crafts from dozens of local businesses. The event will also host appearances by Representative Paul Tonko, State Senator Neil Breslin and Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara."Our communities thrive because of its people – how we connect, how we work together, and how we help each other out. The inaugural Hamburg Street Festival will serve to keep us connected and thriving for years to come!" said Representative Tonko. Castle of Terror coming to Schenectady Armory “I’m thrilled to support my hometown of Rotterdam's inaugural Hamburg Street Festival.” said Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. “The theme of 'Celebrating Summer to the Fullest' will come to life with a fantast...

Child hospitalized after being shot in north St. Louis County

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:18:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – Police responded to a child being shot on Saturday, September 9, at 6 p.m. The child, a two-year-old, was taken to an area hospital with an apparent gunshot wound to the hand.A preliminary investigation suggests that the incident occurred in north St. Louis County. The victim's mother reported hearing gunfire as they were walking up the steps to a residence. She noticed her daughter's hand was injured and immediately drove her to an area hospital for treatment. The investigation is ongoing.

St. Louis county carjacking, suspects flee in stolen Honda Pilot

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:18:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – Police responded to a carjacking on Saturday around 4:20 p.m.The victim, a 30-year-old man, was sitting in his parked vehicle when two suspects entered through the rear driver's side door. One of the suspects held a black firearm to the victim's head and demanded that he "Go."The victim exited the vehicle, allowing the second suspect to take the driver's seat, and the suspects fled in the victim's 2004 silver Honda Pilot. The investigation is ongoing.

Pac-12 rewind: Goodbyes and gutsy rallies, no-calls, nifty T shirts and intense heat highlight successful Saturday

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:18:37 GMT

Recapping the best and worst of Week 2 action across the Pac-12 …Theme of the week: Sizzling successThe Pac-12 won seven of 10 non-conference games and owns a 20-3 record outside of league play, tops in the Power Five. The Week 2 results included two road wins in Big 12 country (Utah and Oregon) and two home victories over the Big Ten (Colorado and Washington State). Perhaps more importantly, the Pac-12 has avoided taking on bad losses, which can undermine postseason resumes. The three non-conference defeats all came in underdog roles (Arizona, ASU and Cal).Game of the week: Oregon 38, Texas Tech 30On a Saturday littered with high-profile matchups, the Ducks’ adventure in West Texas stood as the most entertaining game. It featured three lead changes in the fourth quarter and a 45-yard Pick Six in the final seconds to seal the win. Oregon offset a sloppy performance (14 penalties) with a plus-four turnover margin, and quarterback Bo Nix was masterful. Honorable mention: A...

Police look for suspect linked to 2 attempted home burglaries in Milpitas

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:18:37 GMT

(KRON) -- Authorities are looking for a suspect in connection to two attempted home burglaries in Milpitas, the Milpitas Police Department (MPD) said on social media. The suspect, identified as Gabriel Andres-Ruiz, is wanted by police (pictured below).Andres-Ruiz is accused of trying to burglarize a home Saturday on Big Bend Drive in Milpitas. Police said the suspect tried to break into the home through a sliding glass door but ran away before he was able to steal anything.(Milpitas Police Department)(Milpitas Police Department)Later that day, Andres-Ruiz allegedly broke the window of a home on Grand Teton Drive, which is roughly four blocks away. According to MPD, he did not enter the home, but security footage confirmed it was the same suspect from the attempted burglary on Grand Teton Drive. The suspect was wearing bright orange footwear (pictured above), which is what incarcerated individuals wear at Elmwood Correctional Facility, according to MPD. Andres-Ruiz was recently relea...

No. 4 Texas Longhorns try to stay grounded even as hype level soars after beating Alabama

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:18:37 GMT

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — The hype is coming for the Texas Longhorns like it hasn’t in years. That’s what happens when you knock off Alabama on the road and get your first win over a top-five team in 15 years.The Longhorns, who vaulted seven spots to No. 4 in the AP Top 25 on Sunday following that 34-24 win, seem determined not to get swept up in it. It’s still early September, after all. Alabama fell from third to 10th.“Game over with,” Longhorns receiver Xavier Worthy said, after it had been over with for an hour or so. “We’re on to Wyoming.”Yes, Wyoming. It’s the kind of week-to-week focus that Texas needs to prove this team is really one of the nation’s best after some hard times by the standards of a program with three AP national championships. Texas’ last victory over a top-five opponent before this one: 45-39 over No. 1 Oklahoma in 2008.Now, the Longhorns can move on to trying to win their first Big 12 Conference title since 2009 before they join Alabama in the Sou...

MATCHDAY: Portugal takes on surprise challenger Luxembourg. Croatia faces Armenia

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:18:37 GMT

A look at what’s happening in European Championship qualifying on Monday:GROUP DCroatia, Armenia and Wales are all fighting for the second qualifying spot behind group leader Turkey, which isn’t playing Monday. World Cup semifinalist Croatia is in that coveted second spot as it takes on third-place Armenia. Croatia’s midfield leader Luka Modric is on track to extend his record with a 168th game for his country. Wales is in fourth place and has just one win from its last 13 games. It must beat Latvia to avoid being left behind in the qualifying contest.GROUP JPortugal is cruising toward qualification as it takes on a Luxembourg team which has surprised many by becoming a contender to reach its first-ever European Championship next year. Portugal is hosting the game and beat Luxembourg 6-0 when they last played, so anything else but a win for Cristiano Ronaldo’s team would be a major upset. Portugal leads the group with 15 points, five more than Slovakia and Luxembou...

Brewers’ Corbin Burnes has no-hitter through 7 innings vs. Yankees

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:18:37 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee’s Corbin Burnes is pitching a no-hitter through seven innings Sunday against the New York Yankees.The 2021 NL Cy Young Award winner retired his first 12 hitters before walking Giancarlo Stanton on his 54th pitch. He also issued a two-out walk to rookie Everson Pereira before third baseman Andruw Monasterio made a running catch in foul territory on Oswaldo Cabrera.Burnes struck out five and walked two, throwing 62 of 96 pitches for strikes. His career high is 110 pitches against San Francisco on May 27.Burnes ended the seventh by coming off the mound to field Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s soft ground ball. Burnes got up from the ground slowly.The 28-year-old right-hander had not thrown a complete game in 102 previous big league starts.The game was tied 0-0.Winless in eight starts since July 20, Burnes is attempting to throw Milwaukee’s third no-hitter. He combined with Josh Hader on the Brewers’ second, pitching eight innings at Cleveland on Sept. 1...