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Kickin’ It with Kiz: No-hopers. Broncos surrender 70 points. Rockies lose 100 games. What’s worse?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:56:29 GMT

The Broncos losing 70-20 irks me more than 100 losses by the Rockies, because at least the Broncos have the talent to prevent that kind of debacle. While really bad, 100 L’s are the product of greedy Rockies management that won’t give the team the talent it needs to compete.Ed, DenverKiz: It’s a week of Colorado sports that will live in infamy. The Broncos got Josephed. As a wise (acre) friend told me, 10 touchdowns are a lot in any NFL game, especially when they are scored by one team. Even worse: Lost in the darkness, our Pet Rocks stumble home from Coors Field to a basement apartment with no windows in McGregor Square. I’m confident, however, the crazy-rich Waltons will do whatever it takes to return the Broncos to football glory. Rockies owner Dick Monfort? I wouldn’t give him five bucks and trust him to return home with a can of SpaghettiOs.What irks me is Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph has more lives than a Stephen King cat. How and wh...

One person killed in a crash South Parker Road in Aurora

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:56:29 GMT

One person has been killed in a crash on South Parker Road in Aurora.Two vehicles, a Jeep Grand Cherokee and a BMW, were involved in the crash that happened Saturday on Parker near East Quincy Avenue, according to the Aurora Police Department.MORE INFO: This crash involved two vehicles. One Jeep Cherokee with three occupants and one BMW with one occupant. Initial reports show the driver of the BMW lost control of the vehicle as it was driving southbound on Parker. It crossed the median and collided with the Jeep…— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) October 1, 2023The driver of the BMW “driver of the BMW lost control of the vehicle as it was driving southbound on Parker,” according to a 6:30 p.m. update. “It crossed the median and collided with the Jeep that was in the northbound lane.”The BMW driver died later, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Driver accused of hitting two parole officers in Colorado Springs is captured ...

Video shows suspects ransacking Nike store in Southern California

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:56:29 GMT

Video captured four people ransacking a Nike store and stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise in Irvine on Thursday.The suspects were identified by Irvine police as:- Kristen Jamie Himbarger, 19, of Los Angeles- China Celeste Morris, 24, of Highland- Anaiya Syrai Cole, 19, of San Pedro- Unidentified female juvenile, 14Video of the theft shows the suspects entering the store and grabbing armfuls of clothing off store racks and shelves including hoodies, pants, shirts, sports bras, and more.The thieves quickly gathered the merchandise throughout the store before calmly walking out the door. The amount of stolen merchandise was estimated at around $3,000.The suspects are believed to be a part of an organized retail crime group responsible for previous Nike store thefts in Irvine, Carlsbad and San Clemente, police said.Around $11,000 in merchandise was estimated to be taken during those thefts. 3 arrested for $30,000 luxury handbag theft in Glendale The four suspects were ...

12 L.A. County cities file lawsuit to block new zero bail policy

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:56:29 GMT

Twelve cities in Los Angeles County have filed a lawsuit Friday against the new zero-bail policy set to take effect on Oct. 1.The policy would allow some criminal suspects with non-violent or non-serious crimes to be cited and released when, previously, they would have been held on bond.The new Pre-Arraignment Release Protocols are designed to rely less on the arrestee's ability to pay and more on their risk to the public or victim, Los Angeles County Superior Court stated following a July decision to institute the system. According to the protocols, those arrested for low-level, non-violent offenses will be released at the location of arrest or booked and then released with a promise to appear at arraignment.Court papers submitted to the L.A. County Superior Court on behalf of the dozen cities said the new zero-bail policy is a threat to public safety.The cities behind the suit include Arcadia, Artesia, Covina, Downey, Glendora, Industry, Lakewood, La Verne, Palmdale, Santa Fe Spri...

No 9 Oregon rolls past Stanford Cardinal 42-6

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:56:29 GMT

STANFORD – Once the Oregon Ducks got rolling against Stanford, it didn’t stop.The Cardinal (1-4, 0-3 Pac-12) held the nation’s second-highest scoring offense to two three-and-outs to start the game and led 6-0 early in the second quarter. But the ninth-ranked Ducks scored touchdowns on six of the next seven drives and won 42-6 on Saturday afternoon in its last scheduled appearance at Stanford Stadium.The one possession that Oregon didn’t convert into a score came at the end of the first half, when it drove 55 yards in 40 seconds but missed a 38-yard field goal attempt.Most of Stanford’s offense came from scrambles and designed runs by quarterback Justin Lamson, who had 22 rushes for 33 yards. That total included being sacked four times for a loss of 28 yards. The Syracuse transfer also completed 11 of 20 passes for 106 yards.Lamson and Ashton Daniels split time at quarterback until Daniels left the game with an injury after being sacked early in the second quarter.Bo Nix completed 2...

Returning home: Dianne Feinstein’s body arrives at San Francisco International Airport

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:56:29 GMT

The body of Sen. Dianne Feinstein arrived at San Francisco International Airport Saturday, returning home after her death early Friday in Washington, D.C.Because of her stature, she received military honors and was onboard a military flight.The plane left Andrews Air Force Base at approximately 4 p.m. Eastern time. Accompanying the late senator on the flight was her daughter Katherine Feinstein, her chief of staff James Sauls and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.The senator died early Friday morning of reported natural causes at her home in Washington, D.C. She was 90.“There are few women who can be called senator, chairman, mayor, wife, mom and grandmother,” said Sauls in a statement on Friday. “Senator Feinstein was a force of nature who made an incredible impact on our country and her home state.”There are no firm plans yet for a funeral service or a public viewing in California. Her office said those details were still being decided as of Saturday evening.

Congress passes stopgap bill to avert shutdown ahead of midnight deadline

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:56:29 GMT

(CNN) — Congress passed a stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown just hours ahead of a critical midnight deadline when funding for federal agencies was set to run out. The Senate passed the measure Saturday evening after the House abruptly reversed course earlier in the day and passed a bipartisan bill to extend government funding after days of uncertainty over whether a shutdown could be averted. The bill will next need to be signed into law by President Joe Biden. The bill will keep the government open through November 17 and includes natural disaster aid but not additional funding for Ukraine or border security. It also includes a measure to keep the Federal Aviation Administration operational. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced the stopgap proposal Saturday morning, a move that came after weeks of in-fighting among House Republicans and a failed effort to pass a GOP stopgap bill in the chamber. The bill passed the House with an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote. The...

Shohei Ohtani rejoins the Angels amid cheers for the final weekend before an uncertain offseason

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:56:29 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani has returned to cheer on his Los Angeles Angels teammates and to receive some cheers of his own in the final weekend of the regular season.Ohtani has been away from the Angels since surgery on his pitching elbow Sept. 19, but he was back in the dugout Saturday night when the Halos hosted Oakland.The two-way superstar received several standing ovations before the game while he accepted the Angels’ team MVP award on the field from general manager Perry Minasian and manager Phil Nevin. Angels owner Arte Moreno wasn’t on the field for the ceremony.Ohtani is the strong favorite to win his second AL MVP award in three seasons despite playing in his final game Sept. 3. Nevin was among many Angels eager to check in with their teammate and friend.“I’m going to give him a big hug and hope I don’t hurt his elbow,” Nevin said before the game. “I haven’t seen him in a couple of weeks. … I know he misses the guys, and everyb...

Knoop throws TD pass to Biestek with 56 seconds left, Georgetown beats Fordham 28-24

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:56:29 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tyler Knoop threw three touchdown passes, including a 4-yarder to Brock Biestek with 56 seconds to play, and Georgetown beat Fordham 28-24 Saturday. Knoop completed 24 of 35 passes for 220 yards with three interceptions. Naieem Kearney added 114 yards, including a 70-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter, on 13 carries and Isaiah Grimes had seven receptions for 68 yards and a TD for Georgetown (3-2, 1-0 Patriot League). CJ Montes threw a 22-yard touchdown to Mekai Felton about five minutes into the third quarter, Brandon Peskin kicked a 26-yard field goal on the third play of the fourth and Montes threw a 7-yard TD pass to Garrett Cody that gave Fordham (3-2, 0-1) a 24-21 lead with 3:58 to play. Knoop hit Asante Das for a 13-yard gain on a fourth-and-4 play at the Georgetown 32 to keep the winning drive alive and set up Biestek’s TD reception. Montes finished 16-of-34 passing for 186 yards and three touchdown with no interceptions. Felton had five rec...

Davius Richard runs for 4 TDs, passes for 1 in North Carolina Central’s wild OT win over Campbell

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:56:29 GMT

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Davius Richard ran for four touchdowns and passed for another, Latrell Collier scored in overtime, and North Carolina Central edged Campbell 49-48 on Saturday.Campbell opened the overtime period with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Hajj-Malik Williams to Ezeriah Anderson, but Caleb Dowden missed the PAT. Collier scored on North Carolina Central’s first play and Adrian Olivo had the uncommon opportunity to win a game with an extra point in overtime. His kick was good.Campbell led 35-21 at halftime but did not score in the second half until NaQuari Rogers’ 4-yard run tied the score at 42 with 1:59 remaining.North Carolina Central got second-half scores on a 6-yard run by Richard in the third quarter, a 3-yard pass from Richard to Luke Bracey early in the fourth quarter and a go-ahead 2-yard run by Collier with 5:37 left in the fourth.Hajj-Malik Williams threw five touchdown passes and was 20-of-26 passing for 302 yards for the Camels (2-3). He was picked ...