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New Zealand withstands Ireland comebacks to win Rugby World Cup quarterfinal classic

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:00 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Wave after wave of Ireland’s green jerseys threw themselves at the New Zealand line with the clock ticking down and a Rugby World Cup semifinal at stake.Ireland probed left, right, tried pushing through the middle. Every attack was repelled until, finally, Ireland’s 37th phase ended and, with it, Irish hopes of a first semifinal were extinguished by a black blanket.For all of its attacking, try-scoring might, New Zealand showed how to grind it out the hard way.The All Blacks withstood three comebacks from top-ranked Ireland and two yellow cards to win their gripping quarterfinal 28-24 on Saturday and stay on course for a record fourth title.“What an incredible finish to a test match, 37 phases. That’s probably the longest period I’ve heard of or witnessed,” New Zealand captain Sam Cane said. “It’s pretty clear that the defense won us the match tonight. Teams who win the World Cup do so with great defenses. That has to be our benchmark going forward.”Th...

Iowa tight end Erick All, Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai leave with injuries in first half

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:00 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Iowa tight end Erick All and Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai left their game Saturday with first-half injuries on separate occasions.Wisconsin officials said Mordecai would miss the rest of the game after he departed late in the second quarter with an injury to his throwing hand.Mordecai was attempting a pass, and on his follow-through, his throwing hand hit the helmet of Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins. TV cameras showed Mordecai mouthing — “I can’t throw” — shortly after the play before he headed into the locker room, with backup quarterback Braedyn Locke playing the rest of the first half.All was carted into the locker room in the first quarter of the Hawkeyes’ game with Wisconsin on Saturday, leaving the Hawkeyes without their top playmaker on offense. All got hurt while making a 5-yard catch on the Hawkeyes’ second series. He was helped to the sideline before eventually getting taken to the locker room.It was the latest setback for an offense that a...

Brosmer’s 3 touchdown passes lead New Hampshire to 38-31 win over Albany

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:00 GMT

DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Max Brosmer threw three touchdown passes, the last a 6-yarder to Colby Ramshaw midway through the fourth quarter, and New Hampshire rallied to defeat Albany 38-31 on Saturday.Brevin Easton caught a 38-yard touchdown pass from Reese Poffenbarger, giving Albany a 24-14 lead early in the third quarter. UNH rallied, scoring 17 consecutive points on Dylan Laube’s 5-yard run, a short Nick Mazzie field goal and Brosmer’s 53-yard pass to Logan Tomlinson.The Wildcats (3-3, 1-2 Coastal Athletic Association) took a 31-24 lead into the fourth quarter. Poffenbarger tied it for the Great Danes (4-3, 2-1) with a 32-yard pass to Julian Hicks.After an exchange of punts, Brosmer drove the Wildcats 57 yards in 10 plays to the go-ahead score with 7:08 remaining. Poffenbarger was sacked twice on Albany’s next possession and he was intercepted by Brendan Tighe on a long pass to the end zone on the Great Danes’ final drive.Brosmer completed 29 of 49 passes for 3...

Man killed after gunfire erupts in Fort Lauderdale neighborhood overnight

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:00 GMT

Gunfire erupted overnight in a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood, leaving a man dead, police said.Fort Lauderdale Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the shooting along the 1400 block of Northwest Third Court, just before 2:45 a.m., Saturday.Upon arrival, officers located the victim in front of a home suffering from at least one gunshot wound.Paramedics transported the victim to Broward Health Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.Back at the scene, investigators blocked off the street to gather evidence. 7News captured on video an officer detaining one person and putting them in the back of a police car, but on Saturday afternoon, detectives said there is no suspect in custody.Police have not identified the victim, as they continue to investigate. If you have any information on this crime, call Fort Lauderdale Police at 954-828-5700 or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a r...

Mertz’s 3 TDs, career day rallies Gators to 41-39 victory over South Carolina

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:00 GMT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Graham Mertz threw for a career-best 423 yards and three touchdowns, the last a 21-yard throw to Ricky Pearsall with 47 seconds left, and Florida rallied from 10 points down in the fourth quarter to beat South Carolina 41-39 on Saturday.The Gators (5-2, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) looked finished when Spencer Rattler connected for his fourth TD to Joshua Simon for a 37-27 lead with 9:11 to play.But Mertz followed with a pair of 75-yard touchdown drives to pull off the comeback. He hit tight end Arlis Broadingham on a 4-yard scoring pass to cut the lead to 37-34 with 4:40 left.The Gators forced a punt on South Carolina’s next series and Mertz was off to the races once more. Pearsall caught a 26-yard pass on fourth-and-10, then Eugene Wilson III collected a pass that bounced off a teammate’s hand to reach the Gamecocks’ 16.Mertz gave a shoulder fake on the game-winning throw and Pearsall was wide open for the catch.Safety Miguel Mitchell picked...

More Than Pink Walk, annual breast cancer research fundraiser, held at Amelia Earhart Park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:00 GMT

An annual event held in Hialeah proves there is strength in pink.The Susan G. Komen Foundation held its More Than Pink Walk at Amelia Earhart Park, Saturday morning.The organization raises funds for research and support for breast cancer patients. It also empowers health equity initiatives nationwide and advocates for change at both the state and federal government levels.During the walk, breast cancer survivors and those living with the disease shared their stories with participants who helped raise money.October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

BSO detectives investigate ‘security related incident’ at FLL, say there’s no threat to public

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:00 GMT

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport was on alert on Saturday afternoon.Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are looking into what airport officials described as a “security related incident.”Investigators said there’s no threat to the public at this time.FLL officials said there were “no major impacts to airport operations.”

Hard-right forces eye top EU jobs as Poland heads to the polls

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:00 GMT

BRUSSELS — Europe’s right wing, embodied in the European Conservatives and Reformists, is flying high. As Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki eyes potential reelection in Poland on Sunday and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni remains firmly in power in Italy, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party is considering joining forces with the two ECR heavyweights. Touting their potential to win 15 additional seats in the European Parliament after the EU election next June (for a potential total of 81 seats, up from the current 66), senior officials from the ECR said they are looking to wield hard influence over European policy. The ECR is currently fifth among the seven political groups there, while POLITICO’s Poll of polls projects it attaining one spot higher, overtaking the Greens for fourth and within five seats of Renew Europe.“We are most certainly looking at top jobs in EU institutions. It’s natural for the ECR to have responsibiliti...

Staying dry for most Sunday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:00 GMT

A storm system that’s passing to our south now, will move over the ocean by tomorrow morning, allowing most of the area to stay dry. There may be a spot shower or two early tomorrow morning for the Cape and Islands, but that’s about it. The only real effects we’ll see from the storm system will be wind, with breezy conditions expected and occasional gusts to 20mph possible. Temperature-wise Sunday is looking seasonably cool with highs in the upper 50s and low 60s.

Orioles lose director of draft operations Brad Ciolek to Nationals: source

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:53:00 GMT

The Orioles’ recent drafts played a significant role in their turnaround. A key figure in those selections is leaving the organization.Brad Ciolek, Baltimore’s director of draft operations, is joining the Washington Nationals as their senior director of amateur scouting, a source with direct knowledge of the agreement confirmed. Ciolek has been with the Orioles for more than a decade and has overseen their past five drafts — each of those under executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias.A rare holdover from the previous front office, Ciolek served as Baltimore’s interim scouting director for the 2019 draft, in which the Orioles had the No. 1 overall pick. They used it on catcher Adley Rutschman and took infielder Gunnar Henderson with their second-round selection. Those two players ranked first and second among Orioles in FanGraphs’ version of wins above replacement as the club won 101 games and the American League East this season.The...