La Tech player caught stomping on opponent during UTEP game is suspended indefinitely by school
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:08:49 GMT
RUSTON, La. (AP) — Louisiana Tech suspended linebacker Brevin Randle indefinitely Saturday, a day after he was caught on camera stomping on the head of a UTEP player who was lying face down after a play.Randle was not flagged by officials in the second quarter of the Bulldogs’ 24-10 victory in El Paso, Texas, on Friday night, but video of the play went viral on social media.UTEP offensive lineman Steven Hubbard was down on the field after a play, and seemingly hurt, when Randle got up by pushing down on Hubbard and then kicking his foot back into the side of the opponent’s helmet.La. Tech athletic director Eric Wood released a statement saying he and coach Sonny Cumbie had met with Randle on Saturday.“In speaking with Brevin, he acknowledges that his action was wrong and understands the consequence of that action. Our University, athletic department, and football program believe in culture, class, and competitive excellence and in no way was that displayed in that ...Borrowers concerned as student loan payments return
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:08:49 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) -- Student loan payments resume on Sunday and with that comes lots of uncertainty and concern from millions of borrowers. "It is stressful, and I am thinking about it,” Anne Nguyen said. 5 things to know for student loans starting back up The restart of payments comes after a three-year pause on all federal student loan payments. "The anxiety of payment is kind of shifting how I am thinking about choosing a career,” Dylan Gowins told FOX31. But there is help out there to make the process easier. Akrum Hassan, a financial advisor with Regista Financial Strategies, said the right financial plan is different for every borrower. "You have to think about your education as an asset,” Hassan said. “Don’t freak out, seek help, do the research, analyze the numbers and make a plan.” He said it’s important to build a plan that allows you to pivot. "Five years after college you might start a family, so your budget may change as well, so you want ...Chiari patient finds help in Colorado after years of suffering
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:08:49 GMT
AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- Allison Reed is enjoying her life again after years of suffering with debilitating symptoms."The pain from my head was just unbearable. I started losing my ability to walk. My gait changed. My balance changed. My left leg went numb, my foot went numb, my fingertips went numb. There was constant ringing in my ears," Reed said. High earners to fund free school meals for 800,000 kids Nearly a decade ago, the Longmont mother of three was diagnosed with a Chiari malformation, a condition in which the skull is too small for the cerebellum. She suffered for years going from doctor to doctor without getting any relief, until she found the Colorado Chiari Institute at the Medical Center of Aurora."We think Chiari is something you are born with," said Dr. Colin Buchanan, a neurosurgeon at the Colorado Chiari Institute. Dr. Buchanan showed Reed her original MRI which showed her cerebellum dropping into an area it didn't belong and blocking the normal flow of spin...US 285 was closed near Lowell Blvd. due to 5-vehicle crash
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:08:49 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) -- Eastbound lanes of Highway 285 were closed Saturday afternoon at Lowell Boulevard due to a five-vehicle crash.The Denver Police Department said one of the vehicles involved did rollover. 1 killed, 2 injured in crash with RTD bus in Denver There were no serious injuries, but DPD said two people were taken to a hospital.At 8 p.m. Saturday, DPD said all lanes were reopened to traffic.Police investigating Seminole Hard Rock shooting in Hollywood
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:08:49 GMT
Seminole Police are investigating a shooting that occurred outside the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood. The shooting occurred shortly before 4:30 a.m. Saturday outside the establishment following an argument between a male pedestrian and one or more individuals in an arriving vehicle. An occupant of the vehicle fired one shot, striking the male pedestrian victim in the chest. He was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The vehicle fled the scene. Police are interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance video. More information will be released as it becomes available.Chisholm homers and the surprising Miami Marlins grab an NL wild-card spot with 7-3 win over Pirates
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:08:49 GMT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Miami Marlins’ improbable September push will carry into October.Jazz Chisholm hit his 19th home run, Josh Bell delivered a late two-run double and the Marlins clinched the fourth playoff berth in franchise history with a 7-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.Miami locked down one of the two remaining National League wild-card spots behind Chisholm’s drive, a dash of small ball and another lockdown performance by a bullpen that has carried a sizable share of the load over the last month.A.J. Puk (7-5) and seven other relievers kept the Pirates in check, rendering any scoreboard-watching pointless.Miami began the day with its magic number whittled to one following another late comeback victory on Friday night.One officially dropped to zero when closer Tanner Scott wrapped up his 12th save by striking out the side in the ninth, setting off a celebration on the field and behind the Miami dugout, where a small clutch of fans ch...How to do Britain’s boozy party conferences sober
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:08:49 GMT
LONDON — Four days in a stuffy conference center surrounded by political nerds: It’s enough to make lukewarm wine appealing.“It’s Glastonbury for geeks,” Labour adviser Matthew Torbitt said of Britain’s party conference season, in full swing this weekend as the Tories gather in Manchester. Just switch world-famous headliners and dawn raves for earnest panel events about High Speed Rail followed by late-night, booze-fueled networking sessions.So what’s it like to do this notoriously drunken political fixture while swearing off the sauce — either for your health, your faith or just your sanity?“When you get there on Sunday, there’s always a joke ‘oh, don’t go too hard tonight, pace yourself,’ because so much of conference centers around drinking,” said former Conservative special adviser James Starkie, who has been sober for three years and attending party conferences for a decade.For Labour staffer Torbitt, this will be the first sober confer...How to dress for success at party conference
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:08:49 GMT
LONDON — Actress Bette Midler once said that “with the right footwear one can rule the world.”Delegates heading to Britain’s political party conferences this month might settle for the less lofty ambition of dry, blister-free feet.Matching practicality with looking the part at these annual gatherings of decision-makers, activists, lobbyists and journalists is no mean feat, according to veterans of the party conference circuit.“Packing for conference is a nightmare, and you can guarantee to forget something,” said Kat Logut, who helps run PR firm iNHouse’s conference lounge — where exhausted VIPs can get free coffee and survival packs.Those decamping from London to Manchester Sunday for Tory conference have had to pack light enough to navigate Britain’s strike-hit rail network — while also enduring the unpredictable weather.“It’s much easier for men who can pack a few shirts and suits, a pair of shoes and job done. Women have to contend with the change in weather — w...Chicago Cubs are eliminated from postseason contention on the penultimate day of the season
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:08:49 GMT
As the Chicago Cubs prepared to hit entering the top of the eighth inning Saturday night, a smattering of cheers among the 42,652 fans spread through American Family Field.The Miami Marlins had just closed out a win in Pittsburgh, triggering the applause from Milwaukee Brewers fans who saw the final score pop up on the left-field out-of-town scoreboard. The Marlins’ victory eliminated the Cubs from postseason contention.The Cubs’ 10-6 win Saturday fittingly encapsulated their last three weeks.They built a 6-0 lead in the first inning thanks to Christopher Morel’s leadoff homer, Yan Gomes’ grand slam and Patrick Wisdom’s solo blast. What should have led to a desperately needed blowout win instead tested the Cubs’ resolve. Left-hander Jordan Wicks struggled to take advantage of the run support. The Brewers loaded the bases with nobody out in the bottom of the first and put up three runs before Wicks could get out of the inning.By the end of th...Orioles delight sold-out crowd with 5-2 win over Red Sox for 101st win in penultimate game of regular season
Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:08:49 GMT
The game wasn’t important, but that didn’t matter to the 43,150 fans at Camden Yards on Saturday.The announced crowd was the sixth sellout of the season, as Baltimore fans showed out for the last night game of the 2023 regular season (and the hoodie giveaway, of course). Only three other games this season have produced more fans in the stands, including the traditionally sold-out home opener.The fans were rewarded with a 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox, the American League East-champion Orioles’ 101st of their historic season. Kyle Gibson pitched five shutout innings and the offense got hot late to carry the Orioles to victory in their penultimate game of the season.Attendance at Camden Yards this season has largely been positive, as the team has seen one of the largest increases in the majors this season. The total attendance of just over 1.9 million is more than 500,000 above their 2022 gate of 1.37 million.On a per-game basis, almost 7,000 more fans have atte...Latest news
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