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No. 13 Oklahoma to face TCU in its final regular-season game before joining the SEC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:00 GMT

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma wants to leave the Big 12 Conference the way it ended 14 of its 27 years as a league member — as champion.The 13th-ranked Sooners would increase their chances of reaching the conference title game with a win over TCU on Friday in their final Big 12 regular-season game. Oklahoma (9-2, 6-2, No. 13 CFP) is tied with Oklahoma State and Kansas State for second place, a game behind Texas in the Big 12 standings.The Sooners will join the Southeastern Conference next year, but they’ve got business to handle first.“They’re excited about what’s in front of them,” Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said. “A lot is at stake. For several guys, this is it. A chance to be undefeated at home. A chance to enhance our opportunity for postseason play. This is a group of players that have put in a tremendous amount of work. The finish matters.”Venables said Monday that if quarterback Dillon Gabriel continues to improve after suffering an upper-body injury last...

No. 9 Louisville seeks to win 11th game, first Governor’s Cup since 2017 against archrival Kentucky

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:00 GMT

Kentucky (6-5) at No. 9 Louisville (10-1, No. 10 CFP ), Saturday, 12 p.m. EST (ABC)Line: Louisville by 6 1/2, according to FanDuel.com Sportsbook.Series: Kentucky leads, 19-15.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Louisville looks to end a four-game series slide against rival Kentucky and win the Governor’s Cup for the first time since 2017 with 2016 Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson. The Cardinals also seek their 11th win for the first time since 2012 before playing in their first ACC championship game. Kentucky has lost five of six overall but seeks its third consecutive winning regular season after falling 17-14 last week at South Carolina.KEY MATCHUPLouisville is tied for 26th nationally in scoring at 33.2 points per game and beat Miami (Florida) 38-31 last week. Quarterback Jack Plummer rang up his third three-touchdown passing game this season along with 308 yards, hitting 10 receivers. Kentucky is allowing 24.3 points and 347.8 yards per game (fourth in SEC) and must slow down an offense capable...

No. 10 Missouri seeks continued dominance over Arkansas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:00 GMT

Missouri (9-2, 5-2 SEC, No. 9 CFP) at Arkansas (4-7, 1-6), Friday, 4 p.m. ET (CBS)Line: Missouri by 7 1/2, according to  FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Missouri leads 10-4.WHAT’S AT STAKEMissouri has won seven of the nine meetings for the Battle Line Trophy since the schools have played as permanent rivals. Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said he isn’t worried about his team overlooking Arkansas, even with nothing but a trophy to really play for. The Tigers are looking to improve their bowl destination and could win 10 regular-season games for the first time since 2014. Arkansas cannot qualify for a bowl, but the Razorbacks have more motivation than usual for a 4-7 team after athletic director Hunter Yurachek announced that coach Sam Pittman would return in 2024.KEY MATCHUPArkansas QB KJ Jefferson vs. Missouri defense. Jefferson set career records for yards passing and passing touchdowns last week in leading the Razorbacks to a win over Florida International. When he has time, Arkan...

Clarification: ML-Israel-Palestinians-Hospital Strike Analysis story

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:00 GMT

Editor’s Note: The Associated Press is publishing an updated visual analysis of the Oct. 17 explosion at Gaza’s Al-Ahli Hospital. The AP initially assessed that the explosion was likely caused by a rocket launched from within Gaza that misfired, and that assessment has not changed. However, new images that emerged after AP’s story was published show that a key video used in the initial analysis is no longer tied to the hospital explosion.Source

No. 2 Ohio State plays at No. 3 Michigan in The Game with Big Ten championship game bid on the line

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:00 GMT

No. 2 Ohio State (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten, No. 2 CFP) at No. 3 Michigan (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten, No. 3 CFP), Saturday, Saturday, 12 p.m. EST (Fox)Line: Michigan by 3 1/2 according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Michigan leads 60-52-6.WHAT’S AT STAKE?The winner will represent the East Division in the Big Ten title game, where it will be a big favorite to earn a championship and a likely bid to the College Football Playoff.KEY MATCHUPMichigan’s passing game vs. Ohio State’s defense. To win, the Wolverines will likely need QB J.J. McCarthy to make more plays through the air than he did the last two weeks. He was 12 of 23 for a season-low passing percentage with 141 yards passing and an interception in last week’s seven-point win at Maryland. The Buckeyes are No. 1 in FBS against the pass, second in scoring defense and third in yards allowed. CB Jordan Hancock has an INT in two of the last three games. DE J.T. Tuimoloau has a team-high four sacks and 20 tackles for losses i...

No. 21 Oklahoma State faces BYU with possible Big 12 title game berth on the line

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:00 GMT

BYU (5-6, 2-6 Big 12) at No. 21 Oklahoma State (8-3, 6-2, No. 20 CFP), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)Line: Oklahoma State by 16 1/2, according to  FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Oklahoma State leads 2-0.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Oklahoma State is well positioned to compete for a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game after rallying for a 43-30 win over Houston last week. Depending on what happens in Friday’s games, a win over BYU on Saturday could clinch the berth. The Cowboys are tied with Oklahoma and Kansas State for second place, and they already have defeated both. They have won six of their past seven games under longtime coach Mike Gundy. BYU could become bowl eligible in its first season in the Big 12. The Cougars have qualified for bowl games for five straight years.KEY MATCHUPOklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II vs. BYU run defense. Gordon is tied for the national rushing lead with 1,414 yards. He had a rough game against UCF before getting back on track with a 164-yard, three-touchdown...

Lost dog rescued by hikers after 2 months in the woods

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A dog was missing for two months in the woods before it was found by hikers in the area.The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office posted on X, formally known as Twitter, about the lucky pup.Rangers and animal control officers responded to a reported dog bite at Meyers Ranch Park on Nov. 19. Coloradan’s young doodle dies from unidentified respiratory illness Two hikers discovered the dog who was injured, scared and alone. The hikers attempted to bring the pup down the mountain, but one hiker was bit in the process. Lost dog found after 2 months (Photo courtesy of Jefferson County Sheriff)Lost dog found after 2 months (Photo courtesy of Jefferson County Sheriff)Once rangers and animal control officers arrived, a ranger recognized the dog from a poster hung up in the park over a month ago. The dog's name is Nova, and it was missing for two months.After being carried down the mountain, Nova and their owner had a happy reunion at the trailhead.Nova has a broken leg but is ...

Dog owners advised to avoid kennels as vets investigate mystery illness in several states

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:00 GMT

(TMX) – A mysterious respiratory illness that has sickened more than 200 dogs in Oregon has been detected in at least a dozen states, per reports.The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association announced earlier this month that it was investigating the causes behind an atypical canine infectious respiratory disease circulating in the Portland metro and Willamette Valley areas. The agency said local veterinarians were working to collect samples for analysis by a state veterinary laboratory and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory.The American Veterinary Medical Association on Friday said the cause of the mystery illness is still unknown after more than 200 cases were reported in Oregon.The illness begins with a cough that lasts for weeks, and may not respond to antibiotics. It can develop into severe pneumonia, and can potentially be fatal. Other symptoms include sneezing, nasal or eye discharge, lethargy, blue or purple gums, and trouble...

Manatee County Sheriff seeks help from public in locating missing 42-year-old last seen in Doral, vehicle found in Palmetto

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:00 GMT

PALMETTO, Fla. (WSVN) – The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public in locating 42-year-old Olof Tobias Hallin, who has been missing for over a week.Hallin was last seen at a Publix in Doral, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, dark pants, a black hat and glasses. According to the MCSO, his family has not had any contact with him since the night of Nov. 14. https://twitter.com/ManateeSheriff/status/1727357512196968802His vehicle was reportedly discovered in the 4500 Block of Old US 41 North in Palmetto, about 230 miles away from Doral.Family members informed authorities that he drove from the Miami area to Manatee County for business on Nov. 14. Hallin stands at 6 feet, 3 inches, weighs 210 pounds and has blonde hair. There have been no reported sightings or communication between Hallin and his family for over a week. Detectives from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office are examining Hallin’s business dealings and events leading up t...

9 hidden details buried in Rishi Sunak’s Autumn Statement

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:00 GMT

LONDON — With a multibillion-pound tax giveaway, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hailed his “Autumn Statement for growth” as a sign Britain has “turned a corner.”The star turn was a 2-pence cut to the National Insurance tax paid by 27 million workers, rushed into effect in January. It shows a government in campaign mode, just in time for a general election that could come as early as spring 2024. But not all is rosy for Hunt or PM Rishi Sunak. As ever, the 114-page “green book” of measures — alongside more than 160 pages of analysis from the independent Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) — contain several details buried or ignored in Hunt’s 51-minute speech to MPs. Here’s POLITICO’s spin-busting hot take.1) Frozen tax thresholds dwarf the National Insurance cutWednesday’s National Insurance cut — billed as a crowd-pleasing drop in personal taxes for workers — is dwarfed by the impact of what’s known as “fiscal drag.” That is, effectively, the i...