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González, Gotham win NWSL championship after Megan Rapinoe’s career ends with an injury

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:36:50 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — World Cup winner Esther González scored the go-ahead goal on a header in first-half stoppage time and Gotham FC survived a wild finish to beat OL Reign 2-1 on Saturday night in a National Women’s Soccer League championship match that was in its first few minutes when Megan Rapinoe hobbled off the pitch in a heartbreaking end to her career.Following a VAR review in stoppage time, Gotham goalie Mandy Haught was issued a red card for denial of an obvious goal-scoring opportunity and sent off, giving the Reign a chance to tie it. With defender Nealy Martin taking over in goal, the Reign’s Rose Lavelle took a free kick just outside the box but it bounced off a Gotham player along the wall. Gotham was able to run out the clock and marked its first NWSL title with a wild celebration near midfield.The non-contact injury to Reign star Rapinoe took some of the wind out of the crowd at San Diego State’s Snapdragon Stadium. The match had been billed as a showd...

Bradley coach Kate Popovec-Goss suspended by the school for the Braves’ non-conference schedule

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:36:50 GMT

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Bradley coach Kate Popovec-Goss has been suspended by the school for the rest of the Braves’ non-conference schedule.Bradley announced the move on Saturday. It said the decision was “made in accordance with the university’s commitment to upholding the values and standards expected of its staff.”Assistant coach Armelia Horton will run the team during Popovec-Goss’ suspension, beginning with Sunday’s game against Central Michigan. The Braves play their Missouri Valley Conference opener on Dec. 30 against Illinois State.Popovec-Goss was hired by Bradley in April 2022. She was an associated head coach at Northwestern before taking over the Braves’ program.The Braves lost their opener to Kansas City 73-66 and were 4-28 last season.___Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the season. Sign up here___AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/wo...

Milton scores 26 to lead UAPB to 112-68 victory over Bethany

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:36:50 GMT

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Kylen Milton had 26 points in UAPB’s 112-68 victory over Bethany on Saturday night.Milton had six rebounds for the Golden Lions (2-1). Rashad Williams was 9 of 19 shooting, including 5 for 12 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the line to add 25 points. Kaine McColley was 5 of 6 shooting (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points, while adding six rebounds.The Eagles were led by Shawn Hopkins, who posted 15 points and four assists.NEXT UPUAPB visits Central Arkansas in its next matchup on Monday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Kiner rushes for 129 yards, 2 TDs as Cincinnati beats Houston 24-14

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:36:50 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Corey Kiner rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns, Cincinnati piled up 204 rushing yards and the Bearcats earned their first Big 12 win with a 24-14 victory over Houston on Saturday night.Emory Jones threw for 131 yards and a touchdown for the Bearcats (3-7, 1-6), who snapped a seven-game losing streak.Jones threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Montgomery in the first quarter, and Kiner rushed for a 1-yard touchdown with eight minutes left in the second to put Cincinnati ahead 14-7. Kiner added a 5-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter that upped the lead to 24-7.The Bearcats had 368 yards of offense, while holding Houston to 241.Donovan Smith struggled for Houston (4-6, 2-5), completing 16 of 28 passes for 102 yards and two touchdowns with three interceptions. Smith also rushed for 88 yards on 13 carries. His touchdown passes both went to Joseph Manjack IV, covering 7 and 2 yards.THE TAKEAWAYCincinnati: The Bearcats had pressure on Smith throughout the game and...

Watson scores 24 as Loyola Chicago downs Eastern Illinois 89-65

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:36:50 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Des Watson had 24 points in Loyola Chicago’s 89-65 victory against Eastern Illinois on Saturday night.Watson shot 8 for 11, including 6 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (1-1, Atlantic 10 Conference). Greg Dolan shot 5 for 7, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to add 12 points. Patrick Mwamba was 2 of 4 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line to finish with 11 points.Tiger Booker led the way for the Panthers (1-2, Ohio Valley Conference) with 12 points and four steals. Jermaine Hamlin added 11 points and six rebounds for Eastern Illinois. Kooper Jacobi also recorded nine points and seven rebounds.NEXT UPLoyola Chicago’s next game is Tuesday against UIC at home. Eastern Illinois visits Illinois State on Wednesday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Bigelow guides Richmond to 90-48 romp over Siena

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:36:50 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Isaiah Bigelow scored 17 points as Richmond beat Siena 90-48 on Saturday night.Bigelow shot 5 of 6 from the field and 6 for 7 from the line for the Spiders (2-0). Dji Bailey finished 6 of 7 from the field to add 14 points. Delonnie Hunt finished 4 of 8 from the field to finish with 11 points.The Saints (1-1) were led by Giovanni Emejuru, who posted 13 points. Killian Gribben added 10 points for Siena. Zek Tekin also had eight points and five assists.NEXT UPRichmond next plays Wednesday against Boston College on the road, and Siena will visit American on Monday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Bowers returns, No. 1 Georgia routs No. 10 Ole Miss 52-17 to punctuate another SEC East title

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:36:50 GMT

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Carson Beck threw for 306 yards, Kendall Milton ran for 127 yards and Brock Bowers made a triumphant return for No. 1 Georgia, which punctuated its return to the Southeastern Conference championship game with a 52-17 rout of No. 10 Mississippi on Saturday night.The Bulldogs (10-0, 7-0 SEC, No. 2 College Football Playoff) turned in their most impressive performance of the season on a cool, rainy night in Georgia, seemingly peaking at just the right time to make a run at their third straight national title.Georgia scored touchdowns on its first four possessions, building a 28-14 halftime lead against Ole Miss (8-2, 5-2, No. 9) and cruising the rest of the way to its 27th consecutive victory.Beck completed 18 of 25 passes, including a 29-yard touchdown to Ladd McConkey and an 8-yard scoring connection with Bowers, the star tight end who had missed the two previous games after undergoing surgery for a high ankle sprain.Milton and Daijun Edwards ran for two touchdowns ...

Gregor has goal and assist, Nylander extends point streak as Maple Leafs beat Canucks 5-2

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:36:50 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Noah Gregor had a goal and an assist, William Nylander scored to extend his franchise-record season-opening point streak to 15 games and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Saturday night.Matthew Knies, Nick Robertson and David Kampf also scored for Toronto, and Tyler Bertuzzi, Max Domi and Bobby McMann each added two assists. Ilya Samsonov made 31 saves.J.T. Miller and Pius Suter had goals for Vancouver, which snapped a five-game winning streak and fell to 8-1-1 in its last 10 games. Thatcher Demko stopped 17 shots.Toronto, which beat Calgary 5-4 in a shootout Friday after squandering a 4-1 lead, allowed fewer than four goals on home ice for the first time this season.Down 2-1 after 20 minutes, the Maple Leafs tied it at 4:53 of the second period when Nylander banked a shot in off Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers for his 10th goal and 22nd point of the season. Demko had robbed Bertuzzi moments earlier.Toronto then pushed ahead for the first time w...

Ex wants sons to spend winter break in Israel

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:36:50 GMT

Q. My husband and I divorced years ago.  He lives in Israel and I moved here with our two boys once they started middle school.  They are now in tenth grade.  Per our agreement, the children spend summers and the December break in Israel.  Given the situation, I have been trying to convince my ex to come here in December.  I offered to pay for his flight and an Airbnb for he and the boys to spend the time wherever they want in the US.  He said no.I am watching the news.  I will not send them if this war continues.  He said if I don’t send them, I am violating the law and kidnapping our children and he will get them sent back to Israel permanently.  Is that true?  I just want to keep my children safe.A. The scenario you described does not align with the Hague kidnapping convention.  If your children have been living in Massachusetts for more than six months, Massachusetts will assert jurisdiction over them for purposes of determining custody and parenting time if you were to file an ...

Seasonal shopping + charming scenes = great local holiday markets

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:36:50 GMT

In Hallmark holiday movies, the shopping scenes always have the same vibe: Cute, cozy, outdoorsy with lots of places for characters to get toasty. There’s rarely a mall, seldom a big box store and almost never a tablet screen for the shopping center.Luckily, we can find that in real-life.Welcome to the holiday market set up, a concept that’s taken on a myriad of interpretations. Across the Bay State, you’ll find all kinds of great holiday markets, from seaside and quaint to bustling in the big city.They all share this in common: You’ll not only find your Hallmark holiday shopping bliss, you’ll find unique gifts as well. Consider these options, a few of the many holiday markets out there this season.The Holiday Market at Snowport: If you were lucky enough to catch the great scene at Cisco Brewer’s pop-up brewery smack in the middle of the vibrant Seaport District this summer, it’s time to head there again.This time, you’ll find the space reimagined as an adorable holiday village. The...