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Australia holds nerve to beat New Zealand by 5 runs at Cricket World Cup. Dutch beat Bangladesh

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:29:51 GMT

DHARAMSALA, India (AP) — Mitchell Starc held his nerve and defended 19 off the last over as Australia beat New Zealand in a record-scoring affair at the Cricket World Cup on Saturday.James Neesham bludgeoned a quickfire half-century to bring the Kiwis to the cusp of an epic victory but was run out on the penultimate ball of the game as the Black Caps fell narrowly short of chasing down Australia’s 388 of 49.2 overs. Travis Head, returning after a fractured thumb, made an explosive entry into the tournament with a blazing 109 off 67 balls as he combined with David Warner to pile on 175 runs in just 19.1 overs to set the Aussies up for a big total. New Zealand finished with 383-9 in 50 overs, with Rachin Ravindra scoring 116 off 89 balls to give the Black Caps a chance at chasing down the tall target. It stays third with eight points and ahead of Australia (8 points) on net run-rate.The combined total of 771 runs on Saturday was the most ever scored in a World Cup match, betteri...

Pratt, Hughes lead No. 22 Tulane past Rice 30-28 for sixth straight win

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:29:51 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Michael Pratt threw for 263 yards and accounted for three touchdowns as No. 22 Tulane held on to defeat Rice 30-28 Saturday for its sixth straight win.Pratt, who finished 22 of 30, threw touchdown passes of 26 yards and 1 yard and rushed for a 1-yard score in the first half as the Green Wave (7-1, 4-0 ACC) built a 27-7 halftime lead. He finished with 40 rushing yards.Tulane’s Makhi Hughes rushed for a career-high 153 yards. Chris Brazzell II caught five catches for 75 yards, and Yulkeith Brown caught five catches for 57 yards and a touchdown. The Green Wave outgained Rice 457-271, including 194-82 rushing yards.For Rice, JT Daniels was 18 of 29 for 189 yards and two touchdowns. Juma Otoviano rushed for two touchdowns (4-4, 2-2). Luke McCafferty caught five passes for 79 yards and a touchdown.The Owls opened the second half scoring 14 straight points on a four-yard touchdown run by Otoviano. After a 72-yard interception return by Gabriel Taylor, Daniels found Bod...

Torres leads Incarnate Word to 17-7 victory over Lamar

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:29:51 GMT

BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Richard Torres threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns to lead Incarnate Word to a 17-7 victory over Lamar on Saturday.Incarnate Word (7-1, 4-0 Southland Conference), ranked fourth in the FCS coaches poll, took a 7-0 lead when Torres and Brandon Porter teamed up for a 24-yard touchdown. Lamar (4-4, 3-1) needed one play and 12 seconds to pull even after Cameron George fired a 75-yard scoring strike to Sevonne Rhea on a first-down, receiver-to-receiver trick play.Torres gave the Cardinals the lead for good when he connected with Dalton Meyer from 18 yards out. Mason Lawler’s 27-yard field goal with 2:01 left to play was the only score of the second half.Torres completed 24 of 37 passes. Porter finished with six catches for 101 yards.Robert Coleman totaled 100 yards on 11-of-25 passing with one interception for the Cardinals. Rhea caught six passes for 120 yards.Incarnate Word piled up 459 yards of offense, while holding Lamar to 248.___AP college football: ...

NetApp moves US Public Sector headquarters to new Tysons office

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:29:51 GMT

From left to right: Fairfax County Economic Development Authority President and CEO Victor Hoskins; NetApp U.S. Public Sector President Michelle Rudnicki; NetApp CEO George Kurian; Red River CEO Brian Roach, and Fairfax County Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay. From left to right: Fairfax County Economic Development Authority President and CEO Victor Hoskins; NetApp U.S. Public Sector President Michelle Rudnicki; NetApp CEO George Kurian; Red River CEO Brian Roach, and Fairfax County Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.Software company NetApp has moved its U.S. Public Sector headquarters ...

Heavyweight boxing champ Fury survives scare from former UFC fighter Ngannou to win split decision

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:29:51 GMT

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou shockingly went the distance in his boxing debut early Sunday morning, even knocking down reigning WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury at one point, but Fury remained undefeated after winning a split decision.Two judges gave Fury the fight by scores of 96-93 and 95-94, and the other judge favored Ngannou 95-94.Fury remained undefeated at 34-0-1 with 24 knockouts. Ngannou’s UFC record was 17-3.Fury’s championship belt was never on the line in this bout, though it counts as an official fight. Good thing for Fury, because Ngannou showed early in the scheduled 10-round fight that he wasn’t going anywhere.Fury was a prohibitive minus-1,800 favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, though some late money came in on Ngannou.Fury relied on his jab early and switched to left-handed briefly in the second round when Ngannou made some headway and even opened a cut above Fury’s left eye. Then with 43 seconds remai...

Denver weather: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for cold, snow and dangerous road conditions

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:29:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued through Sunday. Denver's weather will stay cold as accumulating snowfall picks up on Saturday night making travel difficult through Sunday. Live Updates: Tracking snow and cold weather in Denver, across Colorado Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings remain in effect for the area until noon on Sunday. Heavy accumulating snowfall will make roads slick and travel difficult, especially on bridges and overpasses. Slow down and use caution while traveling, or delay traveling until after the advisory has expired if possible. Hundreds of flights at DIA delayed, canceled due to snow Weather tonight: Cold and snowSaturday night, snow showers will pick up. Temperatures will stay cold and fall to the teens and low 20s in the Denver metro. Weather tomorrow: Snow ending, coldSunday, the Denver metro into the foothills could wake up to 4 to 10 inches of snowfall with snow showers tapering off by the afternoon. Te...

Missing man out of Jeffco found dead in New Mexico

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:29:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A 93-year-old man from south Jefferson County went missing Wednesday evening and was found dead in New Mexico on Saturday, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.A silver alert was activated Wednesday evening. ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dead at 54, TMZ reports Colorado State Patrol contacted the man, identified as Richard Davis, Saturday around 4 p.m. before he was reported missing when he ran out of gas along Interstate 25 in southern Colorado.According to JSCO, CSP said Davis did not show any signs of distress at that time.David's family said he had no reason to be traveling through southern Colorado, JCSO said. Saturday, JCSO said he was found dead with his car at Charette Lake in Mora County, New Mexico.

'Friends' star Matthew Perry dead at 54, TMZ reports

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:29:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Matthew Perry, the man who played Chandler Bing in the TV show 'Friends' is dead after an apparent drowning at 54, according to reports from TMZ.According to TMZ, law enforcement sources said the actor was found dead Saturday at a home near Los Angeles, California. Live Updates: Tracking snow and cold weather in Denver, across Colorado TMZ said he was found in a jacuzzi and appeared to have drowned. Sources said there were no drugs found at the scene and no foul play was involved, according to TMZ.BEVERLY HILLS, UNITED STATES: The cast of the hit US TV show "Friends" from L to R: Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry and Courteney Cox pose for photographers as they arrive for the 53rd Annual Golden Globe Awards 21 January in Beverly Hills. "Friends" is nominated for Best Comedy Televison Series. AFP PHOTO Mike NELSON (Photo credit should read MIKE NELSON/AFP via Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Actor Matthew Perry arrives at the premiere...

Matthew Perry, ‘Friends’ star, dead at 54

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:29:51 GMT

(CNN) — Matthew Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing on “Friends,” has died in an apparent drowning accident at his Los Angeles home, according to the Los Angeles Times, citing law enforcement sources.He was 54.No foul play is suspected, the sources told the LA Times.Los Angeles Police would not confirm reports of Perry’s death to CNN.Representatives for Perry did not return CNN’s request for comment.Born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, to an actor father and a journalist mother, Perry went to live with her in Ottawa, Canada, as a youngster after his parents split.Growing up, he pursued his passion for tennis and became a top ranked tennis player in Canada. Like his father the younger Perry also developed an interest in acting after moving to Los Angeles when he was a teen to live with him.Perry’s first credited role was a small part in the drama “240-Robert” in 1979. From there other bit parts came his way in shows including “Charles In Charge,” “Silver Spoons” and “The Tr...

Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated ‘Friends’ star, has died at 54, reports say

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:29:51 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing in the hit series “Friends,” has died. He was 54.The Emmy-nominated actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry’s death.His publicists and other representatives did not immediately return messages seeking comment. Asked by AP to confirm police response to what was listed as Perry’s home address LAPD Officer Drake Madison told The Associated Press that officers had gone there “for a death investigation of a male in his 50s.”Perry’s 10 seasons on “Friends” made him one of Hollywood’s most recognizable actors, starring opposite Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer as a friend group in New York.As Chandler, he played a sarcastic yet insecure and neurotic roomm...