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San Francisco 49er George Kittle nominated for NFL’s 2023 ‘Salute to Service’ award

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:12:53 GMT

(FOX40.COM) --Every year since 2011, the NFL has nominated one player from each of its teams for the “Salute to Service” award. This year, tight end George Kittle has been nominated to represent the San Francisco 49ers. The award recognizes exceptional efforts to support U.S. service member veterans and their families.  UC Davis football coach Dan Hawkins stepping down from role The NFL dedicates the entire month of November to the “Salute to Service” initiative, honoring current and former members of the military and their families. They also raise money for various veteran and active-duty military focused non-profits. “Being able to bring a bunch of veterans to football games weekly for me and my family, it always means a lot. Just trying to give back to them as much as we possibly can,” Kittle said.  High school football: These Sacramento-area schools are competing in the CIF State playoffs Kittle is known on his team for having a special affinity for...

Treasure Island school dedicated to helping homeless youth

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:12:53 GMT

TREASURE ISLAND, Calif. (KRON) – The mission of the Life Learning Academy on Treasure Island is trying to give children in San Francisco an opportunity they might not get anywhere else. For the past 25 years, this academy has been helping troubled or homeless teens refocus their lives.Co-founder Teri Delane sees the need for this resource because she too benefited from a similar home after running away at age 13. Concord teen who donated his heart to be honored at Rose Parade “Age 14 I had a needle in my arm, getting arrested, incarcerated as a juvenile for drugs,” she said. “The last time I overdosed, I woke up in the hospital and who was there? A mentor. He said you are going to San Francisco Delancey Street Foundation, and that’s where I saved my life.”Delane has several master’s degrees and a PhD in clinical psychology. She is living proof that you can turn your life around.Now, she is helping teens like Nixon Ooi turn their lives around as well. Nixon says looking back, it wa...

DC area feels cold snap smackdown, with citywide alerts in effect

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:12:53 GMT

If you like “winterlike” temperatures, the next few days will be your cup of tea. You just might have to take that cup inside.Here’s what you need to know.Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM.Current traffic conditionsWeather forecastClosings and DelaysSign up for WTOP email alertsGet custom alerts with the WTOP app for Apple and Android phonesBy Wednesday morning, the D.C. region will continue to feel this widespread cold snap.In D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser activated the city’s first Cold Weather Emergency Alert of the season Tuesday, noting that the overnight drop in temperature into the teens leaves residents experiencing homelessness and those with disabilities or other functional needs the most susceptible to the weather.Residents are encouraged to stay warm and to call 311 or the Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 to request accessible shelter transportation, according to a news release from the mayor’s office.Make sure you...

Tyler Kolek, No. 3 Marquette cruise past Southern 93-56

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:12:53 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyler Kolek scored all 16 of his points in the first half and No. 3 Marquette backed up its highest ranking in nearly half a century by trouncing Southern 93-56 on Tuesday night.In its first game since a runner-up finish in the Maui Invitational, Marquette (6-1) used swarming defense to convert 22 turnovers by Southern into 38 points. The Golden Eagles turned it over just six times, leading to two points for the Jaguars (1-6), who lost their fifth straight.Kam Jones scored 15 points, Stevie Mitchell added 11 and David Joplin and Ben Gold had 10 each for Marquette.“I think for sure just getting back to the (Central) time zone — couldn’t sleep the first couple of days — just got to get back right,” Joplin said. “The biggest thing was just staying in the gym trying to sweat it off. You’ve still got to come out, still got to compete. This is our job. We’ve got to do our job.”Jordan Johnson scored 21 points for Southern, matching his season total entering the game....

Suspended Broncos safety Kareem Jackson says he’s meeting with NFL commissioner on Wednesday

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:12:53 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson said he’s flying to New York to meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday to get more clarity about his latest suspension and the way the league enforces its player safety rules.“For me, I see a lot of the same things happening around the league where guys aren’t going through what I’m going through — no flags, no fines, no suspensions,” Jackson said Tuesday night in his first public comments since drawing his second suspension last week. “I’m not really sure why I’m being treated the way I’m being treated. I’m making regular football plays, nothing malicious in my opinion,” Jackson said. “I just want to know why I’m the only person going through what I’m going through.”Jackson, who’s in his 14th NFL season, has been suspended by the league for six games this season, ejected from two others and been fined $89,670 for four illegal hits. That makes him...

Noah Gregor’s shootout goal lifts Maple Leafs over Panthers 2-1

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:12:53 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Noah Gregor scored in regulation and the shootout, helping the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Tuesday night.Toronto also got a solid performance from Joseph Woll, who made 38 saves in regulation and overtime.Kevin Stenlund scored for Florida, which picked up a fight-filled 5-0 victory in Ottawa on Monday. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves.Evan Rodrigues appeared to have won the shootout for Florida in the fifth round, but was judged to have touched the puck twice on his effort following a video review.STARS 2, JETS 0WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Netminder Jake Oettinger stopped 27 shots to record his first shutout of the season, leading Dallas over Winnipeg.Forwards Tyler Seguin and Joe Pavelski scored for Dallas.Seguin put the game away late in the third period. He converted a pass from Mason Marchment, who flipped the puck over fallen defenseman Nate Schmidt and potted the puck into the empty side of the net.Goalie Connor Hellebuyck stopped 19 of 21 sh...

Morgan Wallen tops Apple Music’s 2023 song chart while Taylor Swift, SZA also lead streaming lists

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:12:53 GMT

This combination of photos shows Taylor Swift at the world premiere of the concert film "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2023, left, SZA performing at the Astroworld Music Festival in Houston on Nov. 5, 2021, center, and Morgan Wallen at the 57th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 8, 2023. (AP Photo) This combination of photos shows Taylor Swift at the world premiere of the concert film "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2023, left, SZA performing at the Astroworld Music Festival in Houston on Nov. 5, 2021, center, and Morgan Wallen at the 57th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 8, 2023. (AP Photo) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Country singer Morgan Wallen...

Colorado uses huge run to pull away from Boston University

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:12:53 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Frida Formann scored 22 points and No. 7 Colorado used a 38-3 run starting late in the third quarter to pull away from Boston University 85-55 on Tuesday night.Trailing 50-47 with 2:27 left in the third, Colorado went on its spurt courtesy of the inside play of Quay Miller and Aaronette Vonleh, the driving of Jaylyn Sherrod and the outside shooting of Formann.It all added up to a bounce-back win for the Buffaloes (7-1), who lost their first game of the season over the weekend to No. 5 North Carolina State at the Paradise Jam Classic.Colorado led by as many as 13 points only to see the Terriers (5-2) storm back in the third quarter to take a brief lead. That’s when the Buffaloes focused on going inside — and turned up the defense. The Terriers went 1 for 8 with 10 turnovers in the fourth quarter. Caitlin Weimar had 16 and 12 rebounds for Boston, while Alex Giannaros added 16. The Terriers fell to 0-6 all-time against teams in the Pac-12.No. 6 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA...

JuJu Watkins scores 30 points for record 4th 30-point game as No. 6 USC routs Cal Poly 85-44

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:12:53 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins scored 30 points for her record-setting fourth 30-point game of the season after getting hit in the nose and No. 6 Southern California routed Cal Poly 85-44on Tuesday night.Watkins snapped a tie with Trojan greats Lisa Leslie and Paula McGee, who had three 30-point efforts in their freshman years. Watkins was 10 of 19 from the floor and made all seven of her free throw attempts to go with four rebounds, four assists and four turnovers.Watkins had 32 points in her collegiate debut against Ohio State, then scored 35 against Le Moyne and 31 against Penn State.It took a collision under the basket with Cal Poly’s Natalia Ackerman to get USC’s star freshman out of the game in the third quarter with the Trojans leading by 26 points.The Mustangs scored nine points in a row while Watkins was in the locker room getting her right nostril plugged. She returned to the court with 36 seconds left in the third and made a pair of free throws.The quarter en...

Forsberg scores in OT, Predators beat Penguins 3-2 for 6th straight win

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:12:53 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Filip Forsberg scored 14 seconds into overtime to give the Nashville Predators their sixth straight victory, 3-2 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.Michael McCarron scored twice and Juuse Saros made 29 saves for Nashville.“It definitely brings confidence and a good feeling when you’re winning,” Nashville coach Andrew Brunette said. “It’s amazing in this game and in any sport how that kind of happens.”Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust scored and Tristan Jarry made 23 saves for the Penguins, who have lost three of four.Forsberg skated the length of the ice and beat Jarry on the glove side for the game-winner. As Forsberg crossed the blue line, Nashville’s Ryan O’Reilly collided with Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby, creating space for Forsberg to skate into the slot.“I think (O’Reilly) was just kind of standing there and everybody wanted his ice and everyone ran into each other,” Forsberg said. “(It created) a lot of room. It was good.”Pittsburgh coach Mi...