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Maryland AG co-leads support on Montgomery County school board opt-out policy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:53 GMT

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown (D) is helping to lead a coalition of attorneys general in an amicus brief to support the Montgomery County school board’s policy for students to participate in classroom discussions when books mention LGBTQ+ characters.The brief, filed Tuesday, requests that the U.S. Fourth District Court of Appeals uphold a District Court judge’s decision made this summer denying Montgomery County families a preliminary injunction to immediately opt their children out of lessons and to require the school system to give them advance notice of when such a book was to be discussed.“Our schools play a fundamental role in shaping the minds and hearts of the next generation, and it’s our duty to ensure that every child feels safe, supported, and valued,” Brown said in a statement. “Educational policies that promote respect for LGBTQ+ people will help build a more equitable future for all children.”The attorneys general argue the county’s policy doesn’t violate Mar...

Two late FGs help No. 7 Texas beat 25th-ranked Kansas State 33-30 in OT

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:53 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Bert Auburn kicked a 42-yard field goal in overtime and the Texas defense got a key stop on fourth down to earn a 33-30 win over Kansas State in a matchup of Big 12 co-leaders.No. 7 Texas (8-1, 5-1 Big 12, No. 7 CFP) had led 27-7 late in the third quarter before No. 25 Kansas State (6-3, 4-2, No. 23 CFP) stormed back with three touchdown passes from Will Howard.The Wildcats forced overtime on Chris Tennant’s 45-yard field goal with 1 second left. Tennant had earlier missed a short chance to tie with 1:45 to play.Texas went nowhere on its first possession of overtime before Auburn’s go-ahead kick. Kansas State then drove to the Texas 6. Three consecutive plays gained only 2 yards before the Wildcats went for the win instead of the tie and another overtime. Howard was pressured and was slipping down when he lofted a pass that was easily batted down.The win keeps Texas atop the league standings with an eye on the Big 12 championship game and the program’s first lea...

Guerendo’s 3 run TDs help No. 15 Louisville dominate Virginia Tech 34-3 in ACC second-place showdown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:53 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Isaac Guerendo had already shown flashes of his speed – flash being the operative word – stoking curiosity about what he could do with added responsibility.The answer was a career rushing performance that earned No. 15 Louisville another impressive victory.Guerendo rushed for career highs of 146 yards and three touchdowns, Jawhar Jordan and Jadon Thompson also scored and No. 15 Louisville shut down Virginia Tech in a 34-3 rout Saturday.The showdown for second place steadily became a rout as the Cardinals (8-1, 5-1 Atlantic Coast Conference, No. 13 CFP) moved closer toward a berth in the conference championship in their first season under Jeff Brohm. Their relentless defense didn’t allow a touchdown for the second consecutive week and held the Hokies (4-5, 3-2) to just 140 yards overall, creating chances that Guerendo quickly turned into scores.The Wisconsin graduate transfer rushed for TDs of 39, 12 and 36 yards among 11 carries that included explosive r...

Trio leads Hawaii over Nevada 27-14 for first MWC victory

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:53 GMT

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Brayden Schager threw two touchdown passes to Pofele Ashlock, Matthew Shipley kicked a pair of 50-yard field goals and Hawaii knocked off Nevada 27-14 on Saturday.Shipley gave Hawaii (3-7, 1-4 Mountain West Conference) the lead, Dalen Morris followed with a 1-yard touchdown run and Schager connected with Ashlock for a 26-yard touchdown — all in the second quarter — as Hawaii took a 17-0 lead into halftime.Sean Dollars had two short touchdown runs in the third quarter for Nevada (2-7, 2-3), but Schager answered the first score with a 5-yard scoring toss to Ashlock and the Rainbow Warriors led 24-14 heading to the final quarter. Shipley’s second long field goal came early in the fourth quarter and capped the scoring.Schager completed 21 of 38 passes for 203 yards for Hawaii. He also rushed for 49 yards on 11 carries. Ashlock finished with nine catches for 87 yards.AJ Bianco completed 5 of 15 passes for 76 yards with an interception for the Wolf Pack. Backup Bre...

McCloud throws 4 TD passes, runs for 2 TDs to lead No. 23 JMU over Georgia State 42-14

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:53 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Jordan McCloud accounted for six touchdowns and No. 23 James Madison pulled away with four touchdowns in the second half for a 42-14 win over Georgia State on Saturday.“I thought we played an outstanding second half, took it to them,” James Madison coach Curt Cignetti said. “I don’t think they could match our intensity in the second half.”McCloud, a senior quarterback, completed 28 of 36 passes for 307 yards and four touchdowns and rushed 13 times for a career-best 104 yards and two touchdowns to help the Dukes (9-0, 6-0 Sun Belt) extend their winning streak to 12 games, the fifth-longest in the FBS.It was the third time in his career he threw four touchdown passes in a game.Ty Son Lawton ran 18 times for 95 yards and caught six passes for 57 yards and a touchdown for the Dukes. Elijah Sarratt caught eight passes for 87 yards and Zach Horton caught six passes for 33 yards and two touchdowns.Darren Grainger completed 10 of 19 passes for 82 yards and rushed 13 tim...

Man critical after shooting in Miami caught on surveillance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:53 GMT

Gunfire tore through a neighborhood in Miami, sending a man to the hospital.City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the shooting in the area of Northwest 10th Avenue and 36th Street, just before 9 p.m., Friday.A nearby surveillance camera provided a grainy picture of the dangerous moments when the victim came under fire. Two people are seen standing on the corner when one appears to raise their arm.Seconds later, one person drops to the floor, and the other takes off on foot.Responding officers arrived to find the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Paramedics rushed him to Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition. 7News cameras showed the patient as he was wheeled into the hospital,Back at the scene, officers temporarily shut down a part of the area, extending between Northwest Ninth and 11th avenues and between 35th to 37th streets, while they investigated.As of Saturday night, detectives only have a very generic description of the shooter....

‘The whole house shook’: Neighbors recall Needham house explosion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:53 GMT

State fire officials are investigating a house explosion in Needham on Saturday morning that left a home seriously damaged and a gas worker hospitalized.Crews responding to a reported explosion on Prince Street around 8 a.m. found flames coming from the house and learned a private contractor who had been doing scheduled gas work at the home had been injured, according to Needham Fire Chief Thomas Conroy.“The whole house shook,” said neighbor Steve Hinds. “It was loud, it was a ‘boom’ and big shake.” The worker was transported to the hospital with what were considered non-life-threatening injuries and no one who lives in the home was there at the time.Conroy noted the outcome could have been much worse if more people had been home.“There’s significant damage,” he said. “They’re very lucky.” Eversource crews responded to the scene to make the area safe.The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.No add...

City of Boston accepting 2nd round of SPACE Grant Program applications

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:53 GMT

The City of Boston is collecting its second round of applications for the Supporting Pandemic Affected Community Enterprises (SPACE) Grant Program, which aims to support small businesses, particularly those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications from this round are due Nov.10 at 5 p.m.“The City is working to identify creative ways to bring people back to commercial districts to revitalize our local economy,” an announcement read. “We are seeking to fill vacant storefronts and help small business owners secure new storefront space or expand to a space by subsidizing the costs associated with operating expenses.”Prioritized businesses include but are not limited to: Food service and production, restaurantsChildcareRepair and maintenance and laundry services (laundromats, dry cleaning) RetailArt, entertainment, creative economyFitness, wellness (including spas and salons) and recreationLearn more here.

Bruins suffer first regulation loss of season in Detroit, 5-4

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:53 GMT

The Bruins at last looked like a team that was missing half its regular defense corps on Saturday night in Detroit.The Red Wings scored three goals in 3:49 of the third period to hand the B’s their first regulation loss of the season, 5-4, Little Caesers Arena.The B’s had lost an early two-goal lead, regained a one-goal advantage late in the second period and then the Wings tied it again at 6:50 of the third period.After being thoroughly outplayed in the second, the B’s had kept Detroit pinned in their own end, but as soon as the Wings were able to break it out, they tied it. Parker Wotherspoon, who had kept the puck in the offensive zone a couple of times, gave Dylan Larkin a little too much and the speedster took it, beating Linus Ullmark to the short side.Then the Wings took their first lead of the game at 8:56 on a fluky goal. David Perron whiffed on a shot from the bottom of the left circle but was able to score on a quick do-over.Detroit then pushed it to a t...

Red Sox decline club option for LHP Joely Rodriguez

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:53 GMT

The Red Sox announced Saturday they’ve declined left-hander Joely Rodriguez’s $4.25 million club option, making the oft-injured reliever a free agent.Rodriguez, 31, was the first free agent signed by the Red Sox last winter, agreeing to a one-year, $2 million deal with the club option for 2024. Rodriguez was originally envisioned as the club’s top left-hander out of the bullpen, but his season was derailed by three separate trips to the injured list. The lefty ultimately appeared in only 11 games for Boston, posting a 6.55 ERA with a 1.727 WHIP in 11 innings.Instead of the option, Rodriguez will now receive a $500,000 buyout and will be eligible to sign with any other team starting Monday.The Red Sox decision came a day after the team also declined the $11 million club option for right-handed pitcher Corey Kluber, and after designated hitter Justin Turner declined his $13.4 million player option. With all three of Boston’s option decisions finalized, the team...