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2034 World Cup would bring together FIFA’s president and Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:52 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — The near certainty that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 men’s World Cup unites two of the most influential men in world sports: the leader of soccer’s governing body and the kingdom’s crown prince.Under its President Gianni Infantino, FIFA has become increasingly involved in Persian Gulf nations looking to make their mark in global soccer. Critics call that involvement part of a hunger for money that risks the sport’s integrity. FIFA also has a stated commitment to protect human rights that critics say risks being violated.Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for his part, has been spearheading a massive Saudi investment in athletics, including soccer and golf, in a push that critics call sportswashing — using athletics to clean an image. In the case of Saudi Arabia, U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi was slain inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul in 2018. Prince Mohammed likely approved the killing, according to U.S. intelligence agencies, th...

No. 16 Oregon State looks to bounce back on the road against Colorado

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:52 GMT

No. 16 Oregon State (6-2, 3-2 Pac-12, No. 16 CFP) at Colorado (4-4, 1-4), Saturday, 10 p.m. ET (ESPN)Line: Oregon State by 13 1/2 points, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Oregon State leads 7-6.WHAT’S AT STAKE?The Beavers try to get back on track after a 27-24 loss to Arizona last weekend. Both of Oregon State’s losses this season have been by three points (38-35 at Washington State on Sept. 23). The last two games between Colorado and Oregon State in Boulder have gone into overtime. Colorado won 37-34 in double overtime in 2021. The Beavers overcame a 28-point deficit to beat Colorado 41-34 in OT in 2018. After a 3-0 start, the Buffaloes have gone 1-4. They remain two wins away from bowl eligibility in Deion Sanders’ first season at Colorado. KEY MATCHUPOregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei does a little a bit of everything with his arm and running ability. He’s thrown for 1,791 yards and 17 touchdowns this season. He’s also rushed for 134 yards and five scores...

MGE: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:52 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — MADISON, Wis. (AP) — MGE Energy Inc. (MGEE) on Thursday reported net income of $37.9 million in its third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Madison, Wisconsin-based company said it had net income of $1.05.The public utility holding company posted revenue of $160.5 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MGEE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MGEESource

UNC aims to end 2-game losing streak by hosting Campbell in last non-conference game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:52 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Campbell (4-4) at North Carolina (6-2), Saturday at noon (ACC Network)Line: No line. Series record: First meeting.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Two weeks ago, the Tar Heels were off to their best start since 1997 at 6-0 and a No. 10 ranking in the AP Top 25 poll. Now they’re unranked after two straight losses in the Atlantic Coast Conference, including against a Virginia team that came in with just one win. UNC needs to regroup as the Tar Heels step out of league play to face the Camels, an instate Championship Subdivision foe.KEY MATCHUPUNC’s run defense against the Camels. The Tar Heels have had a significant step backward defensively in the past two games, most notably against the run. UNC was fifth in the ACC in run defense (113.8) going into the Virginia game, but the Tar Heels allowed 228 yards against Virginia and 348 yards — including 246 in the fourth quarter — at Georgia Tech. Campbell is in the middle of the FCS ranks by averaging 152.6 yards per ga...

Hallan camioneta que parecía ser de la Patrulla Fronteriza pero con logo de “Booty Patrol”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:52 GMT

Un hombre de Florida recibió una citación de tráfico esta semana por conducir un camión que estaba pintado de manera similar a los vehículos de la Patrulla Fronteriza pero que decía “Booty Patrol” en la parte trasera, dijeron las autoridades.El conductor fue detenido el domingo y citado bajo una ley que prohíbe que vehículos que se parezcan a los de autoridades o funcionarios, dijo el martes la Oficina del Alguacil del condado DeSoto.El lunes, la Oficina del Alguacil publicó fotos del camión en las redes sociales para crear conciencia sobre personas que se hacen pasar por autoridades. Arrestan a 10 migrantes que intentaban cruzar la frontera en una patrulla falsa del CBP Video: se lanza a los autos en plena autopista, un oficial se tira para rescatarlo Las fotos de la camioneta blanca mostraban que tenía “Booty Patrol” en los paneles traseros y laterales con una franja verde diagonal en el costado de la cabina.El camió...

No. 12 Notre Dame plays Clemson in one-time showcase, now undercard

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:52 GMT

No. 12 Notre Dame (7-2, No. 15 CFP) at Clemson (4-4), Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (ABC)Line: Notre Dame by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Clemson leads 4-3. WHAT’S AT STAKE?This was expected to be a heavyweight showdown with the College Football Playoff in play. Instead both schools are seeking some momentum to start the season’s final month. Notre Dame would need plenty of chaos to work itself back into the mix. Clemson has lost two straight and has four defeats in a season for the first time since 2010. KEY MATCHUPClemson QB Cade Klubnik vs. Notre Dame’s pass defense. Klubnik has been mistake-prone and erratic with his accuracy in his first season as Clemson’s starter. The sophomore must now navigate a Fighting Irish team that’s third nationally in both interceptions (13) and in passing yards allowed (158.6) PLAYERS TO WATCHNotre Dame: QB Sam Hartman lost all four games he played against Clemson while he was at Wake Forest from 2018 through last...

Netanyahu has sidestepped accountability for failing to prevent Hamas attack, instead blaming others

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:52 GMT

FILE - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. A growing list of Israeli officials have accepted responsibility for failing to prevent Hamas’ brutal attack on Israeli communities during the Oct. 7 incursion that triggered the current Israel-Hamas war. Conspicuously absent from that roll call is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, Pool, File)(AP/Maya Alleruzzo) FILE - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. A growing list of Israeli officials have accepted responsibility for failing to prevent Hamas’ brutal attac...

DIA flights resume after security incident

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Denver International Airport stopped all flights and trains due to a security incident on Thursday morning.The ongoing incident reportedly involved a person who walked passed security on the A-bridge. Train stopped on tracks in Commerce City As of 10:48 a.m., the incident was resolved. Flights and trains are set to resume.This is breaking news. FOX31 will update this post when more information becomes available.

A 55-foot Christmas tree will be displayed in Castle Rock

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- There are 52 days until Christmas but the holiday season can never come too early. Thursday morning, the Outlets at Castle Rock welcomed a 55-foot Christmas tree.The Outlets at Castle Rock deem the five-story tree the tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree in Colorado. While the tree is still getting set up, by next week, there will be 8,000 lights and 5,000 ornaments decorating the tree. The tree came from Mount Shasta in California. Don’t throw out your pumpkins, do this instead The Castle Rock Christmas tree arrived on Nov. 2. At 55 feet tall, this could be Colorado's largest fresh-cut tree.You can watch the tree light up during the Grand Illumination next week.On Saturday, Nov. 11 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., the Outlets at Castle Rock is holding a tree lighting ceremony that includes an appearance from Santa Claus, live music, food, holiday shopping and fireworks. With Halloween just under Denver's belt and Thanksgiving on the way, the outlets are gearing up for a long ho...

Tyreek Hill tells the Dolphins’ defense to ‘just find Kelce’ to stop the Chiefs in Germany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:18:52 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has offered advice to the Miami defense in preparation for Sunday’s game against his former team: “Just find Kelce.”Hill described Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce as “the energy of that team” who has a knack of finding space when Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes is scrambling.“What I’ve been telling the guys to do is just find Kelce,” Hill said Thursday after practice. “If you allow Kelce to get open, he’s like the energy of that team, although Pat is like all-world. But if he finds Kelce and Kelce just catches a 2-yard pass, he just somehow finds energy in that and gets that team going.”In his six seasons in Kansas City, Hill said, the Chiefs’ receivers were well-coached about what to do when Mahomes starts moving.“They got a whole PowerPoint on it and everything,” said Hill, now in his second season in Miami. “It’s crazy, it’s ridiculous. It’s like, ‘When Pat goes this way, you guys need to be doing this...