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High school football 2023 preview: Oakland Athletic League

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

OAKLAND ATHLETIC LEAGUE(Predicted order of finish)No. 1 MCCLYMONDSCoach: Michael Peters2022 record: 12-2What to expect: Until proven otherwise, McClymonds is still the undisputed king of the Oakland Athletic League, an elite program that expects to compete for state titles. The offensive line should be elite, with 270-pound junior Sione Vailea and 6-7 senior Ahmad Robinson paving the way for the electrifying Tajir Golden, who totaled 689 yards from scrimmage in 2022 and is converting to RB this year. Senior Jacob Wasso, a transfer from Freedom, is expected to be the starting QB.  Linebackers John “Sharky” Tamale and Amir Gobar lead a defense that graduated almost its entire defensive line. Redmani Albert, Berkeley transfer Jimmy Bush and Tay’Shon Clayton are all stalwarts at DB. Kicker Isaac Espinosa has 50-yard range. McClymonds’ brutal non-league schedule includes games at Bellarmine, San Ramon Valley and De La Salle.Season opener: Sept. 1 vs. Bellarmine at San Jose City College, ...

‘Unusual for our area’: Severe storms expected to rattle DC area Monday afternoon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

Severe thunderstorms with strong winds, bearing the possibility of tornadoes and hail, are expected to come down on the D.C. area Monday afternoon and into the evening.Much of the area is now under a Moderate (Level 4 of 5) Risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Widespread damaging wind gusts are likely, with potential for locally destructive winds. Tornadoes and large hail are also possible. Have a way to receive warnings! pic.twitter.com/6gINUGKGi7— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) August 7, 2023The National Weather Service warns that there is a moderate risk for severe storms in the D.C. area later Monday — level 4 out of 5, in terms of severity — with the risk of damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and large hail possible. The storms should be moving from west to east from 3 to 9 p.m.WTOP Meteorologist Mike Stinneford said this threat level is “unusual for our area,” and locals should be prepared for significant, severe weather.According to ...

At least 12 people were injured in a blast at a port in northwest Turkey

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

ISTANBUL (AP) — An explosion at a port in northwest Turkey on Monday injured at least 12 people, officials said.The blast at a grain depot at the port of Derince on the northern shore of the Gulf of Izmit sent up plumes of thick smoke and dust. An initial investigation showed the explosion was caused by “wheat dust compression during the transfer of wheat from a ship to the silo,” said Seddar Yavuz, governor of Kocaeli province.The explosion at the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) site was still being investigated, he added.Kocaeli Mayor Tahir Buyukakin said three of the injured were hospitalized in serious condition. All personnel had been accounted for.The Transport Ministry said no ships were affected.Source

England advances at Women’s World Cup by edging Nigeria after James red card

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Down a player after star forward Lauren James was ejected, England was facing the prospect of an upset against Nigeria and a round-of-16 exit at the Women’s World Cup.The European champion Lionesses remained calm enough to get through regulation and extra time at 0-0 and won a penalty shootout 4-2 to scrape into the quarterfinals on Monday.England became the title favorite after the two-time reigning champion U.S. was eliminated on Sunday in a penalty shootout loss to Sweden. No. 2-ranked Germany, Olympic champion Canada and Brazil didn’t even reach the knockout stage.But the Lionesses struggled to create opportunities against Nigeria and, with five minutes remaining in regulation, an upset loomed when James received a red card after a VAR review.She initially was given a yellow card by referee Melissa Borjas after falling on top of Michelle Alozie and then stepping on the Nigeria defender. The crowd groaned as slow-motion replays on the stadium scre...

Wake Forest WR Donavon Greene will miss 3-5 months with knee injury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest receiver Donavon Greene has a knee injury that could keep him out for the season.The school announced Monday that Greene would miss three to five months after suffering the injury on the first day of preseason camp. Greene was expected to take a leading role among the receivers working with new starting quarterback Mitch Griffis.“Donavon Greene is a great player and an even better person,” coach Dave Clawson said in a statement. “He will play a key role off the field this season as he works towards a speedy and safe recovery in the coming months.”Greene was second on the team last year with 642 yards receiving on 37 catches, including six touchdowns. Wake Forest had lost leading receiver A.T. Perry to the NFL. But Greene’s return, along with Jahmal Banks and Taylor Morin, offered plenty of depth.Greene missed the 2021 season with a knee injury. Wake Forest opens the season against Elon on Aug. 31.___AP college football: https://apnews.com...

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 13-19

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 13-19:Aug. 13: Actor Kevin Tighe (“Emergency,” ″Murder One”) is 79. Opera singer Kathleen Battle is 75. Director Paul Greengrass (the “Bourne” films) is 68. Actor Danny Bonaduce (“The Partridge Family”) is 64. Actor Dawnn Lewis (“A Different World,” ″Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper”) is 62. Actor John Slattery (“Mad Men,” ″Desperate Housewives”) is 61. Actor Debi Mazar is 59. Actor Quinn Cummings (“Family”) is 56. Actor Seana Kofoed (“Men in Trees”) is 53. Country singer Andy Griggs is 50. Drummer Mike Melancon of Emerson Drive is 45. Actor Kathryn Fiore (“Reno 911!”) is 44. Actor Sebastian Stan (“Captain America”) is 41. Actor Eme Ikwuakor (“Marvel’s Inhumans”) is 39. Singer James Morrison is 39. Actor Lennon Stella (“Nashville”) is 24.Aug. 14: Singer Dash Crofts of Seals and Crofts is 85. Country singer Connie Smith is 82. Actor-musician Steve Martin is 78. Actor Antonio Fargas (“Starsky and Hutch”) is 77. Bassist Larry Graham of Sly and the Family...

Top places to eat in DIA, ranked by Google

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — So your plane got delayed, luckily you're in the right spot. There are over 100 places to eat at Denver International Airport, which was rated as one of the best airports for food by Food and Wine. Denver-based airline most likely to bump you: DOT FOX31 looked into DIA's highest-rated places to eat in August 2023. The top restaurants that had over 4.2 stars and the highest number of reviews were included. Here are the results:1. Root DownRoot Down is a sit-down restaurant that serves seasonal foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's ranked 4.4 stars on Google with 4.2K reviews. It's open every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is located in the center core of the C Gates. "Best airport restaurant I’ve ever been to! The staff were great, and the food was delicious. It felt so nice to eat good food after 10+ hours of airline traveling and pretzel pouches. The decór and atmosphere is super cute, and the seating is also accommodating of lots of luggage." commented Lin...

Driver arrested after police pursuit ends in NW Miami-Dade

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

Authorities chased a vehicle after the driver was involved in criminal activity.On Monday morning, live video footage showed a damaged matte gray Lamborghini SUV driving at a high speed on the Florida Turnpike. An aviation unit started following the car after it was involved in several incidents on State Road 836 near 114th Avenue. At one point, the driver struck a Homeland Security vehicle as he fled police. 7SkyForce captured the car partially losing control after it hit another vehicle on the highway. Once the driver approached the northbound Okeechobee Road exit on the turnpike, he slowed down. The chase ended after the driver stopped the SUV he was driving and exited the car. An aviation unit circled the area where he stopped and guided the police officers on the road to where the criminal stopped.A man, in a white shirt and jeans, walked toward the shoulder of the road as he dropped two items from his grasp; he appeared to be speaking to someone on the phone. He eventually sat...

Russia’s plot to kill Zelenskyy foiled

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

Ukraine’s security service said Monday it had detained a Russian informant who planned to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last month. The alleged informant “was preparing a Russian airstrike in the Mykolaiv region during the visit of the president of Ukraine,” the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) said.The woman was “gathering intelligence” about the “the time and list of locations of the approximate route” of Zelenskyy’s visit to Mykolaiv at the end of July. Based on the information, a “massive” Russian airstrike would have assassinated Zelenskyy, the SBU said.The plotter was caught “red-handed,” according to the SBU, while giving information to the Russians. The SBU subsequently increased security measures after the informant’s “subversive activities” were uncovered. The informant, who has not been named, had previously worked as a saleswoman in a military store and lived in the southern Ukrainian city of Ochakov.

WATCH: Bear spotted drinking from hummingbird feeder in Rutland

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:10:39 GMT

A wild sight was recently caught on camera in Rutland as a local resident found a bear drinking from a hummingbird feeder in their backyard. The resident shared video of the encounter from Friday night. In the video, the bear can be seen finishing off one bird feeder before walking over to try another one. Common in western and central Massachusetts, black bears have been expanding their range east across the state, according to the state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. There have been several bear sightings in recent months, including one situation where a bear was spotted swimming in a backyard pool in Hingham. A bear spotted in Arlington and Lexington prompted warnings from officials and delayed openings for Arlington schools in June. A matter of weeks later, in July, a Templeton family captured video of a group of bears in their backyard.Officials have shared tips on ways to avoid conflicts with bears available at the link here.