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Florida seeks second straight season-opening win over no. 14 Utah

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:39 GMT

Florida at No. 14 Utah, Thursday at 8 p.m. ET (ESPN)Line: Utah by 6 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Florida 2-0.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Reigning two-time Pac-12 champion Utah harbors dreams of making a run to the College Football Playoff in its final season in the conference. The Utes are also seeking revenge against a Florida team that edged them 29-26 a year ago. Meanwhile, the Gators are trying to take a step forward after winning six games in Billy Napier’s debut season. Florida finished last season on a three-game slide and only won one true road game a year ago.KEY MATCHUPEstablishing the run will be critical for the Gators in their quest to upset a ranked Utah team for a second consecutive season. Florida averaged 5.5 yards per carry last season, finishing with the best team rushing average since 2009 and the fourth highest in program history. The Utes won’t make it easy to run the ball. Utah held seven opponents to fewer than 100 rushing yards in 2022 and finish...

Se espera que Apple presente el nuevo iPhone en “Wonderlust”, un evento especial

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:39 GMT

(CNN) — La presentación del nuevo iPhone podría estar apenas a unas semanas de distancia.Apple anunció su evento especial del otoño boreal este martes y envió invitaciones de prensa para el 12 de septiembre. Los invitados podrán asistir en persona al Steve Jobs Theatre dentro del Apple Park, la sede que la compañía tiene en Cupertino, California, mientras que el público en general podrá verlo en línea a las 10 a.m. hora local (1 p.m., hora de Miami).Las invitaciones de Apple para sus eventos siempre se analizan detenidamente en busca de algunos significados ocultos. La de este año presenta un logotipo multicolor de la compañía que se desintegra y la palabra: “Wonderlust”.Se espera que Apple presente el iPhone 15 y el iPhone 15 Pro, con rumores de que la próxima generación del teléfono traerá mejoras significativas que incluyen nuevos colores, mejor rendimiento de la batería, un cambio del conector Lightning patentado de Apple al USB-C, de carga más rápida y capacid...

State high on sealing deal with Orioles but light on specifics

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:39 GMT

The Baltimore Orioles logo is shown on the home dugout at Oriole Park at Camden Yards before a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)(AP/Terrance Williams) The Baltimore Orioles logo is shown on the home dugout at Oriole Park at Camden Yards before a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)(AP/Terrance Williams) This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.State officials expressed optimism for a long-term deal to keep the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.A spokesperso...

Tottenham out of English League Cup in second round after losing penalty shootout to Fulham

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:39 GMT

Without a trophy since 2008, Tottenham has seen one of its two realistic shots at silverware this season disappear already.Davinson Sanchez was the only player who failed to score in a penalty shootout as Tottenham lost 5-3 to Fulham on spot kicks to get eliminated in the second round after a 1-1 draw in regulation on Tuesday.Spurs have been knocked out before England’s top teams have even entered the competition. The Premier League clubs competing in Europe this season don’t play in the League Cup until the third round.It’s the first time Tottenham has lost in the second round since an embarrassing defeat to lower-league Grimsby in 2005.Micky van de Ven’s own-goal in the 19th minute put Fulham ahead before Brazil striker Richarlison headed in an equalizer in the 56th.In the shootout, Sanchez — the Colombia center back who was the subject of criticism by some Tottenham fans last season — had his attempt saved by Fulham goalkeeper Marek Rodak off his team̵...

Ahead of schedule: Metro wraps up Green Line work early, stations to reopen Saturday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:39 GMT

A green line train is reflected in a station elevator. (WTOP/David Andrews) A green line train is reflected in a station elevator. (WTOP/David Andrews) Starting Saturday, four of Metro’s Green Line stations will reopen.The Greenbelt, College Park-University of Maryland, Hyattsville Crossing and West Hyattsville stations were closed in late July while Metro installed fiber optic cable for radio and signal improvements.One of the improvements should be noticeable to riders: A segment of track 20,000 feet long was resurfaced, and that should smooth the ride for passengers.Crews also removed vegetation along 60,000 feet of track, improving visibility for train operators and maintenance workers.According to a Metro new...

King Soopers shooting suspect will have competency restoration hearing

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:39 GMT

DENVER (AP) — The man charged with killing 10 people at a Boulder supermarket in 2021 will undergo a restoration hearing this fall to determine his mental state after a health evaluation found him competent to work with his lawyers on this case.A judge decided Tuesday that Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa's restoration process will last until Oct. 3, at which point a decision will be made. The judge also denied another competency evaluation for the suspect. Full coverage: Boulder King Soopers shooting Alissa is charged with murder and multiple attempted murder counts in the shooting at a crowded King Soopers store on March 22, 2021, in Boulder. He has not yet been asked to enter a plea.The case against him has been on hold for about two years after his attorneys raised concerns about his mental competency — whether he is able to understand court proceedings and communicate with his lawyers to help his own defense.Alissa was being held at a state mental health facility, but prosecut...

2 men, boy accused of rushing field at Colorado Rockies game in Denver

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The two men who rushed the field during the Colorado Rockies game against the Atlanta Braves were arrested for trespassing and disturbing the peace, according to the Denver Police Department.Jefferson Gonzales-Merida, 23, and Carlos Rivelo-Paiz, 21, were identified as the two men who ran onto Coors Field and accosted Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr.During the seventh inning of Monday night's game, Gonzales-Merida and Rivelo-Paiz got onto the field without permission and approached Acuña. According to the Associated Press, one of them was able to get his arms around Acuña, but DPD did not identify which suspect touched the outfielder. Fans rush Coors Field in Denver, accost Braves’ Acuna Jr. Shortly after entering the field, Coors Field staff grabbed the two suspects and escorted them away where Denver Police officers took them into custody. Field guards hold back a fan as he exchanges words with Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr., right, as second b...

Body of Colorado Marine killed in Australia crash retrieved from crash site

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:39 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The bodies of three U.S. Marines killed in a tiltrotor aircraft crash during a training exercise in Australia were retrieved from the crash scene while another Marine remained in critical condition, the Marine Corps said Tuesday.Those killed were from Illinois, Virginia and Colorado. The 37-year-old Marine from Colorado, Maj. Tobin J. Lewis, grew up in Conifer.This combination of photos provided by the U.S. Marines Corps shows Marine V-22B Osprey pilot Capt. Eleanor V. Beau, center, Cpl. Spencer R. Collart, left, and Maj. Tobin J. Lewis, right. The U.S. Marine Corps has released the names of the three Marines killed in a fiery tiltrotor aircraft crash on a north Australian island this week and said one off their colleagues remained in hospital in a critical condition. (U.S. Marines Corps via AP)The Marine V-22B Osprey with 23 Marines on board crashed Sunday in tropical forest on Melville Island while taking part in Exercise Predators Run, a drill that incl...

BCPS board members unanimously vote to postpone final decision in maintaining ‘Promise’ program

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:39 GMT

A youth program designed to provide alternative education to students with non-violent behavioral infractions is getting an overhaul.Promise, the arrest diversion program, had a lot of support when it was first brought to Broward County Public Schools, but then fell out of favor as it gained controversies. On Tuesday, the board decided unanimously to postpone the decision. “All in favor say ‘Aye’,” said BCPS Chair Lori Alhadeff. “Aye,” everyone responded. “All who oppose say ‘No’… Item passes unanimously.”Critics said that the 10-year-old program is ineffective and they can’t shake its link to its most notorious enrollee — the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school killer, Nikolas Cruz. “We were supposed to have a school-to-prison pipeline committee,” said Harold Pryor, the Broward County State Attorney. “We had one meeting, then there was a follow-up request, then we had a meeting with all the s...

Worker seriously hurt in accident involving forklift at Logan Airport

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:38:39 GMT

A worker was seriously hurt in an accident involving a forklift at Logan Airport Tuesday, state police said. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. outside Terminal C where police said part of a forklift appeared to have struck part of a stationary structure before overturning onto its operator. Police said the operator was later taken to Boston Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. State police did not identify the forklift operator but said he works for a sub-contractor that was working for JetBlue. Police said there is no public access to the area where this incident took place, adding that an investigation was ongoing as of Tuesday afternoon. A spokesperson for Massport in a separate statement said there were no aircraft in the area at the time of this incident. 7NEWS reached out to JetBlue for comment but did not immediately hear back.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.