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No. 25 Mississippi beats Southern Miss 89-72 for 12th straight win

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:20:56 GMT

BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — Matthew Murrell had a season-high 26 points and five assists, Jaylen Murray scored 21 points and unbeaten No. 25 Mississippi defeated Southern Miss 89-72 on Saturday at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum.The victory extended one of the nation’s longest winning streaks and wrapped up a 2-0 week for an Ole Miss team that’s ranked inside the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2019.The Rebels (12-0) took control from tipoff, knocking down each of their first four 3-point attempts and eight of their first 10 total shots. The Golden Eagles (6-6) never led in the neutral-site meeting that was a 12-year first for the in-state programs.Ole Miss entered the game as a top-20 team in 3-point shooting and took advantage against an Eagles’ defense that ranked 314th at defending such shots.Led by five 3s from Murray and three from Murrell, the Rebels buried 10 shots from deep in 18 attempts.Southern Miss was led off the bench by Cobie Montgomery, who scored 13 of his 15 poin...

Nicaragua: vuelco de autobús deja al menos 16 muertos

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:20:56 GMT

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO — Al menos 16 personas fallecieron y otras 26 resultaron heridas, varias de ellas de gravedad, en un accidente de tránsito ocurrido el sábado en una zona rural del norte de Nicaragua, se informó oficialmente en Managua.La vicepresidenta y primera dama Rosario Murillo dijo a medios oficiales que el accidente ocurrió cuando un autobús de transporte colectivo con 70 pasajeros “perdió la dirección” en el sector de Mancera, en el norteño departamento de Matagalpa, unas 120 millas al norte de la capital del país centroamericano. Vuelco de un autobús en Nicaragua deja 16 muertos, 13 de ellos venezolanos Autobús cae a un abismo en Nicaragua; hay al menos 17 muertos “Más de 16 hermanos están fallecidos y más de 26 lesionados, y algunos lesionados muy graves”, agregó Murillo, quien envió un mensaje de solidaridad a los familiares de las víctimas.Según Pedro Haslam, delegado del gobernante partido Frente Sandinista en la zon...

Truck driver rescued after cab is left dangling off Turnpike overpass in Palm Beach Gardens

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:20:56 GMT

The driver of a tractor-trailer went over the edge in Palm Beach Gardens — literally.Palm Beach County and Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash in the overpass of the Florida’s Turnpike at the Beeline Highway exit, at around 8:15 a.m., Saturday.Investigators said the driver lost control, and the tractor-trailer, which was hauling scrap metal, was partially ejected from the overpass, leaving the cab dangling.Officials said weather may have played a role in this incident, since it was raining at the time of the crash.Firefighters used a truck’s ladder to safely bring the driver down. The motorist was able to walk toward paramedics and was taken to a hospital to be checked out.Palm Beach County Fire Rescue officials said two other crashes occurred on the southbound side of the Turnpike during the rescue, and they believe it stemmed from drivers who were distracted and recording the incident on cellphone video.

At least 1 killed in I-95 crash in NW Miami-Dade; SB lanes closed near NW 151st St.

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:20:56 GMT

Authorities are investigating a deadly crash on Interstate 95 in Northwest Miami-Dade that has led to southbound lane closures and traffic tie-ups.A traffic camera captured Florida Highway Patrol troopers diverting southbound traffic to the express lanes south of the Golden Glades Interchange, just after 6 p.m., Saturday.The crash has also led to the closure of the Florida Turnpike ramp to I-95 and the State Road 826 ramp to I-95, as troopers continue to investigate.Officials urge drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.Authorities have not provided details about the number of vehicles or victims involved in the crash.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this breaking story.

Panthers start fast and finish strong, topping Golden Knights 4-2 in Cup rematch

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:20:56 GMT

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart scored power-play goals 1:59 apart in the third period, and the Florida Panthers went into their Christmas break by topping the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Saturday in a rematch of last season’s Stanley Cup Final.Sam Bennett and Gustav Forsling also scored for Florida, and Matthew Tkachuk, Aleksander Barkov and Brandon Montour each finished with two assists. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots.Mark Stone and Pavel Dorofeyev scored for Vegas, which topped Florida in five games last spring for the title. The Golden Knights matched a season-worst by losing their third straight and are just 10-9-4 following an 11-0-1 start to their title defense.Jiri Patera stopped 38 shots for Vegas.The Panthers came out flying, taking 15 of the game’s first 16 shots. Add in those shot attempts that missed the net or were blocked in the first 15 minutes of play, and Florida had 29 of the game’s first 30 tries to get a puck on goal.A...

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown lead Celtics to a 145-108 rout of the Clippers

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:20:56 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 30 points, Jaylen Brown added 24 and the Boston Celtics kicked off their Christmas weekend in Southern California with a 145-108 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.Jrue Holiday had 20 points and seven assists as the Celtics went 25 of 53 from 3-point range (47.2%) to win for the seventh time in eight games and for the 10th time in 12 games.Boston shot 52.1% overall in the same arena where it will play a Christmas Day rivalry showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers.Paul George scored 21 points and James Harden added 14 points and 10 assists as the Clippers were without Kawhi Leonard for a second consecutive game due to a left hip contusion. Los Angeles has lost both games following a nine-game win streak.Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Clippers, who were playing the first of four straight home games.The Celtics held a 28-21 lead after one quarter, while setting the tone for the game with 18 attempts from 3-point ...

The Chicks mourn the passing of founding member Laura Lynch

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:20:56 GMT

(CNN) — The Chicks are taking time this weekend to pay tribute to their late former founding member Laura Lynch.Members of the band previously known as The Dixie Chicks posted a statement Saturday to their official Instagram page, where they shared video of Lynch singing and playing with the band, writing they “are shocked and saddened to learn” of her death.“We hold a special place in our hearts for the time we spent playing music, laughing and traveling together. Laura was a bright light…her infectious energy and humor gave a spark to the early days of our band,” the post continued.“Laura had a gift for design, a love of all things Texas and was instrumental in the early success of the band. Her undeniable talents helped propel us beyond busking on street corners to stages all across Texas and the mid-West.”The post was signed “Emily, Martie & Natalie,” for the Chicks’ current members, Emily Strayer, Martie Maguire and Natalie Maines.Strayer and Maguire fou...

Jayson Tatum returns, Celtics roll offensively in 145-108 rout over Clippers

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:20:56 GMT

The Celtics are the favorites to win the championship when they’re whole, but they’re continuing to show they can still put up dominant performances when their best pieces are out.And they’re proving that bad losses like Tuesday against the Warriors are an anomaly to their torrid start to the season.The Celtics did not have Kristaps Porzingis, and they didn’t know they would have Jayson Tatum until an hour before tip. It did not matter against one of the NBA’s hottest teams. Tatum scored 30 points in his return from a one-game absence, and the C’s looked like they wanted to prove a point with an emphatic 145-108 victory over the Clippers on Saturday afternoon in front of a Boston-heavy crowd in Los Angeles.Jaylen Brown added 24 points, Jrue Holiday produced another big performance with 20 points and seven assists, and Neemias Queta continued an impressive stretch in his extended opportunity with 14 points and 12 rebounds as the Celtics blew the doors off of the Clippers, who were wi...

Patriots rule out offensive starter vs. Broncos, make additional roster moves

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:20:56 GMT

Two prospective starters didn’t make the trip to Denver with the rest of the Patriots for their Christmas Eve matchup with the Broncos.The Patriots ruled out tight end Hunter Henry (knee) on Saturday afternoon. They also placed offensive tackle Conor McDermott (concussion) on injured reserve, elevated tight end Matt Sokol and cornerback Breon Borders from the practice squad, and signed offensive lineman James Ferentz to the 53-man roster.Henry did not participate Wednesday or Thursday and was limited Friday in practice.McDermott, who has started in place of left tackle Trent Brown in five of the six games he’s played this season, missed the week of practice in concussion protocol.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Friday Bill Belichick comes out for possibly last time in Patriots tenure New England Patriots | Bill Belichick details challenges Sean Payton presents with Broncos for Patriots New England Patriots | Bill Belichic...

The war in Ukraine took away their limbs. Now bionic prostheses empower wounded soldiers

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:20:56 GMT

When Alexis Cholas lost his right arm as a volunteer combat medic near the front lines in eastern Ukraine, his civilian career as a surgeon was over. But thanks to a new bionic arm, he was able to continue working in health care and is now a rehab specialist helping other amputees.The 26-year-old is delighted with his sleek black robotic arm — he described it as “love at first sight” — and realizes how lucky he was to get one.“There are fewer (bionic) arms available than lost ones,” Cholas said.Russia’s war on Ukraine has created a massive need for prosthetic limbs. An estimated 20,000 Ukrainians have had amputations since the war started in February 2022, many of them soldiers who lost arms or legs due to blast wounds.Only a small number was able to receive bionic prostheses, which are more advanced and can provide greater mobility than the traditional prosthetic limbs.They are also far more costly than conventional prostheses.Bionic artificial limbs typically pick up electrical si...