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Cocktail Party in Atlanta, Orlando? Georgia, Florida eye neutral sites for 2026-27, AP sources say

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:32:48 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Don’t expect Georgia and Florida to play their annual rivalry game on campus sites anytime soon, if ever again.The Southeastern Conference heavyweights are exploring options to hold “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” at other neutral-site venues during the two years that Jacksonville is expecting a $2 billion renovation to EverBank Stadium and the surrounding area.Although they haven’t completely ruled out playing a home-and-home series in 2026 and ’27, administrators are focused on letting cities with NFL-ready stadiums bid on the game, according to two people familiar with the planning. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the process hasn’t been formalized or finalized.The next move is contingent on Jacksonville’s city council approving plans for a stadium overhaul that also would force the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars to play home games in front of a reduced capacity (roughly 40,000) in 2026 and elsewhere in...

Internet, phone service gradually return after vanishing for most of Gaza amid heavy bombardment

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:32:48 GMT

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Two days after cellular and internet service abruptly vanished for most of Gaza amid a heavy Israeli bombardment, the crowded enclave came back online Sunday as communications systems were gradually restored.That’s a welcome development for Gaza following a communications blackout that began late Friday as Israel expanded ground operations and launched intense airstrikes that illuminated the night sky with furious orange flashes. A rare few Palestinians with international SIM cards or satellite phones took it upon themselves to get the news out.By Sunday morning, phone and internet communications had been restored to many people in Gaza, according to telecommunications providers in the area, Internet-access advocacy group NetBlocks.org and confirmation on the ground.After weeks of a total Israeli siege, Palestinians in Gaza felt the vise tightening. Social media had been a lifeline for Palestinians desperate to get news and to share their terrify...

West Virginia forward Akok Akok released from hospital after collapsing on court during exhibition

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:32:48 GMT

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia forward Akok Akok has been released from a hospital where he was taken after collapsing on the court during an exhibition game.“Akok is recovering at his home in Morgantown,” West Virginia interim coach Josh Eilert said in a statement Sunday. “He will continue to be monitored and evaluated by our medical team.”Akok suffered what the athletic department called a medical emergency early in the second half of Friday night’s game with George Mason. Medical personnel attended to Akok for several minutes before he was removed from the court on a stretcher and taken to a hospital for further observation. The exhibition game for charity eventually resumed. Eilert said at his postgame news conference that Akok was stable, responsive and “in a good place.”Akok transferred to West Virginia after playing last season at Georgetown. He also spent three seasons at UConn.___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 Basketball Polls throug...

Virginia women win marathon, 50K at 48th annual Marine Corps Marathon

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:32:48 GMT

The 48th annual Marine Corps Marathon began early Sunday morning as runners made their way through parts of Virginia and D.C. and local runners were the first women to cross the marathon and 50K finish lines.It’s one of the biggest marathons nationwide and in the world, with the nickname “The People’s Marathon.”More than 20,000 people are taking part in the 26.2 mile stretch around the nation’s capital.The winner of the women’s marathon was Bonnie Keating, 38, from Fairfax, Virginia. Her time was two hours, 50 minutes and 49 seconds.Keating said that she came in third place last year.“Those last hills got me I’m not going to lie,” Keating said. “This is amazing. I work for the Marine Corps as a civilian. This is a really just a fun race with a lot of support.”The winner of the women’s 50K was Anna Staats, 24, from Arlington, Virginia. Her time was three hours, 35 minutes and 57 seconds.The winner of the marathon was Julius Kogo, 38, from Kenya. He...

Man found dead at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:32:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Deputies in Garfield County are investigating the death of a man whose body was found inside the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park.According to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office, on Saturday morning, deputies were notified of a man who was found dead inside the park. His body was discovered prior to the park's opening, and deputies said it was not related to any of the rides. "The fact that there was entry into the park by an unauthorized individual after hours makes it important that the investigators not only address and identify the deceased individual but determine his probable cause of death pending a final report from the county coroner," said Garfield County Sheriff's Office on Facebook. Missing man out of Jeffco found dead in New Mexico Investigators will also retrace the steps the man took inside the park to ensure none of the equipment, buildings or rides were tampered with. The park remains closed on Sunday while deputies continue the investigation. Th...

Gallery: 1st snowfall of the season for Front Range

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:32:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — This weekend saw the first measurable snow of the season across the Front Range, turning the area into an October winter wonderland.According to snowfall totals, parts of Denver saw more than 6 inches of snow, while other areas in the Front Range saw over a foot of snowfall. Colorado snow totals for Oct. 28-29 Viewers sent in pictures of the impressive first snowfall across the Front Range.Snowfall in Castle Rock (Credit: Tiffany Marsitto)Snowfall in Leadville (Credit: Lina Johnson)Snowfall in Lone Tree (Credit: Viewer photo)Snow in Littleton The snow didn't just blanket backyards, either. Some recognizable locations ended up with a good heaping of snow including Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Empower Field at Mile High. Snowfall at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Credit: Red Rocks Amphitheatre)Snowfall at Empower Field at Mile High (Credit: KDVR)Skiers and snowboarders pack into Arapahoe Basin Ski Area for opening day (Credit: Arapahoe Basin Ski Area)Top of West Portal Statio...

Prepare to battle snow, cold at the Broncos vs. Chiefs game

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:32:48 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Broncos are preparing to take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday afternoon, and any fans looking to attend the game in person should keep the cold weather and snow in mind.Sunday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day, and the first snow of the season has left its mark across the Denver metro, including Empower Field at Mile High.Crews were working to clear the field before the game, which kicks off at 2:25 p.m. According to Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Liz McGiffin, the bulk of the snowfall will stop around noon, well in time for the kickoff against the Chiefs. But, there may be some small flurries falling around that time.The biggest battle, McGiffin said, will be the cold. Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos: TV channel, time, what to know It will be around 28 degrees at kickoff, 26 degrees at halftime, and 22 degrees when the game concludes.Conditions for the Broncos vs. Chiefs game on Oct. 29So, it would be a good idea to bring a lot of layers and han...

Why does the NFL have a 2-minute warning? It wasn't always about ads

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:32:48 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Whether you’re an avid football fan or just tuning in to spot your favorite celebrity, you may find yourself puzzled by the twice-a-game two-minute warning. If you’re unfamiliar, the two-minute warning is an automatic timeout that occurs during NFL games. It happens when the game clock hits the two-minute mark at the end of the second and fourth quarters. After the two-minute warning, certain clock running rules also take effect. So why is it called ‘football’? But why does the NFL stop the game and change some rules with just a few minutes left in the half?As you may have guessed, the two-minute warning does offer another opportunity for commercials, which of course have monetary value. It also has value to teams, who view it as a bonus timeout, former NFL quarterback Rich Gannon told the Los Angeles Times in 2016.Despite its modern benefits — more ad time and an extra break — the two-minute rule once served a more necessary purpose. What are NFL players wearin...

Tampa shooting leaves 2 people dead and 18 injured

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:32:48 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WSVN) – A shooting in Tampa on Saturday left two people dead and 18 injured.Police said two groups were fighting in a street in Ybor City when gunshots rang out in an area filled with hundreds of bystanders, many in Halloween costumes.One person has turned themselves in to Tampa Police.Officials are still investigating what led to this tragic turn of events.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Netanyahu blames security agencies for intelligence failure, then pulls back

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:32:48 GMT

A social media post by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lashing out at military and security chiefs for allowing a deadly Hamas attack on October 7 was promptly deleted on Sunday after triggering negative comments, many from Israel’s own war cabinet.As the post on X unleashed a wave of furious reactions by high-ranking Israeli security officials, exposing deep internal divisions, Netanyahu published a new post saying: “I was wrong.”“The things I said following the press conference should not have been said and I apologize for that,” he wrote. “I give full backing to all the heads of the security arms. I am strengthening the Chief of Staff and the commanders and soldiers of the IDF [Israel Defense Forces] who are at the front,” he added in the post. Netanyahu has drawn public criticism for refusing to take any responsibility in not preventing Hamas’ assault earlier this month, when the militant group killed more than 1,400 people and took ...