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Denver East football notches first fall playoff win in 15 years thanks to dominant defense, beating Mullen 23-7

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:38:40 GMT

On Friday at All-City Stadium, Denver East delivered the type of win that can change the fortunes of a city program, beating Mullen 23-7 for the Angels’ first fall playoff victory in 15 years.The Angels’ defense owned the night, with two interceptions that led to 10 points, a pair of fourth-down stops in the redzone and the decisive second-half scoop-and-score that changed the complexion of the game for good.Denver East junior edge rusher DJ Crowe was an unblockable one-man wrecking crew. His dominance, which included five sacks, a bunch of tackles for loss and a safety, set the tone for Denver East’s victory. The Angels won a playoff game during the spring 2020 COVID season, but before that, their last playoff win came in 2008.“People have got to stop sleeping on the inner-city and Denver East football,” DJ Crowe said. “We got a lot of dawgs here, a lot of kids who stayed home and went to Denver East to make this rebuild happen. We went to work, ...

PHOTOS: Colorado State vs. Wyoming in annual Border War game

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:38:40 GMT

Colorado State University took the University of Wyoming in the annual Border War game at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyo. on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Wyoming defeated Colorado State 24 – 13 in the rivalry game and claimed the coveted Bronze Boot.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | CSU Rams vs. Wyoming football: How to watch, storylines and staff predictions College Sports | Welcome to Denver’s Rivalry Weekend: Bronze Boot, Gold Pan, Commander in Chief trophies all up for grabs College Sports | No. 19 Air Force rides second-half surge to win at CSU Rams, 8-0 start to season College Sports | CSU Rams vs. Air Force Falcons football: How to watch, storylines and staff predictions College Sports | CSU Rams vs. UNLV football: How to watch, storylines and staff predictions

El Paso County teen missing since October

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:38:40 GMT

El Paso County investigators are searching for a 17-year-old girl missing since Oct. 13.Nadya Hayes was last seen the evening of Oct. 12 at her home on Jasper Drive wearing a white t-shirt and green pajama pants, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.Related ArticlesColorado News | Missing Falcon teen found safe Colorado News | Missing El Paso County girl found safe Colorado News | Four children missing from Centennial since June found safe in Louisiana Colorado News | 3-year-old boy from Fountain found Colorado News | Missing Indigenous teen girl found safe Nadya spoke to her aunt by phone on Oct. 18 but would not share her location, according to the agency.Nadya Hayes has been missing from her home in El Paso County since Oct. 13. (Courtesy El Paso County Sheriff’s Office)She is described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall and 130 pounds with dark brown hair and brown eyes.Nadya has ties to the ...

6 injured in multi-vehicle Pacific Palisades crash

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:38:40 GMT

Six people were injured after a multi-vehicle crash in Pacific Palisades on Friday night. The crash occurred on the 790 block of North Almar Avenue around 7:35 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.At least three people are in serious condition and three others have non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.Citizen video from the scene showed at least one vehicle flipped on its side in the middle of the road and a nearby sedan severely damaged on the sidewalk.A multi-vehicle crash left six people hospitalized in Pacific Palisades on Nov. 3, 2023. (Citizen)A multi-vehicle crash left six people hospitalized in Pacific Palisades on Nov. 3, 2023. (Citizen)A multi-vehicle crash left six people hospitalized in Pacific Palisades on Nov. 3, 2023. (Citizen)Law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency personnel responded to the scene. It's unclear what caused the multi-vehicle crash as authorities continue investigating.Details remain limited. The victims' identitie...

San Jose: Elderly man injured in two-alarm house fire

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:38:40 GMT

SAN JOSE — An elderly man was injured in a two-alarm residential fire Friday night in San Jose, according to authorities.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | ‘It can happen anywhere’: Author explains why no one is safe from wildfires in the 21st century Crashes and Disasters | Fast-rising PG&E bills draw big-time opposition Crashes and Disasters | PG&E customers face higher monthly bills as state panel preps ruling Crashes and Disasters | Dangerous fire conditions return to Bay Area amid weekend of heavy winds, dry air Crashes and Disasters | Fire destroys three vehicles, damages home in Daly City Crews were called to the one-story, single-family home in the 900 block of North Third Street at 6:19 p.m., a San Jose Fire Department spokesperson said. The fire was upgraded to a second alarm minutes later and knocked down shortly after 6:45 p.m.An elderly man was rescued from the home...

San Jose police officer exchanged 'disgusting' racist text messages, chief says

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:38:40 GMT

(KRON) -- A San Jose Police Department officer was placed on administrative leave this week for exchanging racist and "disgusting text messages" with a former SJPD officer, Police Chief Anthony Mata announced Friday evening."A current employee who was on the receiving end of some of the messages engaged in other concerning dialogue with the former officer. (The officer) was immediately placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation," Chief Mata wrote.The former police officer, Mark McNamara, shot a young Black man after a brawl broke out downtown inside La Victoria Taqueria on March 27, 2022, police said. K’aun Green "bravely disarmed a gunman" in the popular taqueria moments before McNamara arrived and shot Green, according to Green's attorneys.Green, 20, was shot four times, his attorneys said. He later recovered in a hospital and was never arrested for any crimes.McNamara privately bragged to the police officer about shooting Green, according to documents c...

3 Northern Va. teams win Baltimore Ravens flag football tournaments, heading to Pro Bowl

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:38:40 GMT

We’re still several weeks away from finding out if anyone from the Washington Commanders will be going to the NFL Pro Bowl. But even if they’re shut out, the D.C. region will still be well represented there.Last month, three Northern Virginia teams won their divisions in the Baltimore Ravens flag football regional tournament. Each NFL team hosts one and the winners get to go to Orlando to play for a national championship ahead of the Pro Bowl — the NFL’s All-Star Game on Feb. 4, 2024.Among the winners was the 8U champions from the Stafford Rec League, which won the double-elimination tournament despite losing their second game.“They’re all from Stafford. A lot of them are military families or were military families and now they’re retired,” said Shannon Robinson, who helps run the team off the field while her husband Dell coaches up the nine kids on the team. “But the kids are all special because they work really hard. They are hard wo...

Flyers beat Sabres 5-1 to snap 3-game losing streak

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:38:40 GMT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Bobby Brink had a goal and an assist and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak.Samuel Ersson made 22 saves in place of Carter Hart, who was injured against Buffalo on Wednesday night and is day to day with a mid-body injury.Scott Laughton, Louie Belpedio, Travis Konecny and Garnet Hathaway also scored and Joel Farabee had two assists. Henri Jokiharju scored and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 15 saves for the Sabres. They had won two straight.BLUES 4, DEVILS 1ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kevin Hayes had two goals and an assist, Jordan Binnington stopped 34 shots and St. Louis beat New Jersey.Jake Neighbours and Robert Thomas also scored for St. Louis.Curtis Lazar scored for the Devils, who lost center Jack Hughes to an upper-body injury early in the first period.Hughes, who entered the game with an NHL-leading 15 assists and 20 points, left after awkwardly crashing into the boards after being slightly hooked by Blue...

Hayes scores twice to help Blues beat Devils 4-1; Devils lose Jack Hughes to injury

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:38:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kevin Hayes scored a pair of goals and added an assist to help the St. Louis Blues beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Friday night.Jake Neighbours and Robert Thomas also scored goals, and Jordan Binnington stopped 34 shots, including several from close range, for St. Louis, which had lost its previous two contests.Curtis Lazar scored for the Devils, who lost center Jack Hughes to an upper-body injury early in the first period.Hughes, who entered the game with an NHL-leading 15 assists and 20 points, left the game after awkwardly crashing into the boards after being slightly hooked by Blues defenseman Torey Krug. No penalty was called on the play.New Jersey was already playing without center Nico Hischier who missed his third consecutive game with an upper-body injury.Akira Schmid made 31 saves for the Devils who had won three in a row.Thomas scored an empty-net goal with nine seconds remaining after Hayes shot wide in an attempt for his third goal of the game.Hayes s...

Finney-Smith scores 21 points, Mikal Bridges adds 20 in Nets’ 109-107 victory over Bulls

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:38:40 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Dorian Finney-Smith scored 21 points, Mikal Bridges added 20 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 109-107 on Friday night in their In-Season Tournament opener.Cam Thomas added 17 points and the Nets made just enough plays down the stretch and came away with the victory when Zach LaVine’s long jumper for the Bulls at the buzzer hit the rim.Finney-Smith nailed five 3-pointers. Bridges and Thomas made three each from beyond the arc, and the Nets won their third in a row after opening 0-2.DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine each scored 24 points for Chicago. Coby White added 18 points, and Nikola Vucevic had 13 points and 13 rebounds.The court was painted red as part of the league’s effort to attract channel surfers’ attention in this tournament. The way this one unfolded was probably enough to keep viewers tuned in.In a game that was tight the entire way, the Nets led 108-104 with 1:13 remaining after Bridges dunked. LaVine answered with a floater, and Broo...