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Rocked by hazing scandal, Northwestern hopes Braun can help steady program

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:57:27 GMT

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — David Braun had no idea just how much his life would change when Pat Fitzgerald hired him to be Northwestern’s defensive coordinator in January.Steadying a program rocked by a hazing scandal wasn’t part of his job description. It is now.Braun finds himself leading a Big Ten team as the interim coach after Fitzgerald got fired last month with the program embroiled in a hazing and abuse scandal. “Is it crystallizing that I’m the head coach? I would say no,” Braun said. “That’s gonna take some good time. Interesting context and circumstances … but what I can say is the opportunity to get back with this group, with this staff, with this team and to get back to football has been just a great opportunity for us to get back into a certain level of routine.” The Wildcats were already reeling after going a combined 4-20 the past two seasons while going 1-8 in Big Ten play both years. They were 1-11 overall in 2022 and didn’t win...

Purdue Boilermakers hoping Hudson Card can be their next ace at the ‘Cradle of Quarterbacks’

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:57:27 GMT

Hudson Card thinks he can become Purdue’s new ace.Those inside the program are firm believers, too.First-year coach Ryan Walters raves about Card’s mobility, receivers like Card’s arm strength and accuracy, and now, after just a few months on campus, the Boilermakers are going all-in on the former Texas star emerging as the next big thing at the “Cradle of Quarterbacks.”“I think that was part of the reason that made me want to come here — they produce quarterbacks who go to the league,” Card said. “That’s something I want to end up eventually doing. It’s really cool to be a part of that, and, hopefully, I can carry on the tradition.”The roll call includes names such as Len Dawson and Bob Griese, Gary Danielson and Jim Everett, Drew Brees and Kyle Orton, and most recently Aidan O’Connell, the walk-on now in his first training camp with the Las Vegas Raiders.At 6-foot-2, 210 pounds, Card has prototypical size. Walters said he also thinks Card’...

Mel Tucker and Michigan State hope to bounce back from a lost season marred by suspensions

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:57:27 GMT

Mel Tucker is among the highest-paid coaches in college football, cashing in on a surprising season two years ago at Michigan State.The school is hoping to get a better return on its investment this season.The Spartans were 5-7 in 2022, losing their last two games to fall short of being bowl-eligible, and a melee in the Michigan Stadium tunnel marred the entire year.“Oftentimes you have to get kicked in the face before you can be great,” Tucker said. ”We have a chip on our shoulder. No one was happy with the way the season unfolded, especially there the last couple games. It was very disappointing. We’re just hungry.”Tucker inherited a shaky program when he replaced the retired Mark Dantonio and it showed during a 2-5, pandemic-shortened season and in the following NFL draft when the program didn’t have one player selected for the first time in 80 years.“That goes to show you the state of the depth and talent in the program,” Tucker said.With the help of breakout star running ...

Minnesota turns its offense over to Athan Kaliakmanis, after the QB’s promising head start

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:57:27 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For the first time in five years, Minnesota’s starting quarterback is different than the previous season opener. The good news for the Gophers is the guy they call the “Greek Rifle” got a head start. Athan Kaliakmanis started five games in 2022 for program stalwart Tanner Morgan, a switch that was equal parts injury fill-in and on-the-job training.“My confidence has always been there, no matter what has happened or what the situation has been like,” Kaliakmanis said. “But I think my teammates also helped me with that. Even when I wasn’t in or I wasn’t playing, I always acted like I was the guy, so I kind of practiced.”The native of Antioch, Illinois, has three years of eligibility left following a redshirt freshman season with mixed results. After a daunting debut as a starter in a 45-17 defeat at Penn State, Kaliakmanis finished well against rival Wisconsin by going 19 for 29 for 319 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions for the program’s hig...

Sonida Senior Living: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:57:27 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — DALLAS (AP) — Sonida Senior Living, Inc. (SNDA) on Monday reported a loss of $12.2 million in its second quarter.The Dallas-based company said it had a loss of $2.11 per share.The operator of senior living communities posted revenue of $62.9 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SNDA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SNDASource

Rockwell Medical: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:57:27 GMT

WIXOM, Mich. (AP) — WIXOM, Mich. (AP) — Rockwell Medical Inc. (RMTI) on Monday reported a loss of $3.3 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Wixom, Michigan-based company said it had a loss of 18 cents.The maker of products used in the treatment of kidney disease and anemia posted revenue of $18.1 million in the period.Rockwell Medical expects full-year revenue in the range of $82 million to $86 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on RMTI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/RMTISource

ANÁLISIS | Una sorprendente posible cuarta acusación se cierne sobre Trump y las elecciones de 2024

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:57:27 GMT

(CNN) — Otra probable acusación penal se cierne sobre Donald Trump esta semana, lo que profundizaría su ya extremo atolladero legal y desviaría aún más una temporada electoral sin precedentes de los escenario de campaña hacia múltiples tribunales.La fiscal del área de Atlanta, Fani Willis, demócrata, llamó al menos a dos testigos clave para que comparezcan ante un jurado investigador este martes en una señal de que su investigación sobre el intento del expresidente de anular su derrota electoral de 2020 en Georgia, un estado indeciso, está llegando a su fin. Se espera que Willis presente cargos contra más de una docena de personas. Trump cree que estará entre ellos y ya está recaudando fondos ante la posibilidad de más cargos penales, presentándolos como esfuerzos demócratas para interferir en las elecciones de 2024.Legisladora Logfren sobre Trump: nadie está por encima de la ley 3:39Si Trump enfrenta nuevos cargos, seguirían tres acusaciones anteriores. Ya enfrenta un juicio ...

Deputy shot by suspect following pursuit in Westminster

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:57:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — An Adams County Sheriff's Office deputy is recovering after being shot by a suspect during a pursuit early Monday morning.Just after midnight, the Adams County Sheriff's Office tweeted about deputies who were working with the Westminster Police Department to locate a suspect in the area of West 74th Avenue and Federal Boulevard.According to the sheriff's office, the incident began with a traffic stop at East 88th and Colorado Boulevard. A pursuit began after the traffic stop and the suspect ended the pursuit at West 74th and Federal Boulevard. 5 shot in Denver, 2 shot in Aurora overnight That is when the male suspect allegedly shot the deputy. He then fled on foot eastbound on West 74th Avenue. Adams County alerted the community to look out for the suspect as they said he was considered armed and dangerous. The deputy was shot in the midsection but was protected by their vest. They were being treated as a precaution at a local hospital, but have since been release...

Lithium batteries starting fires, destroying homes

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:57:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Eric Evans walked through what’s left of his home after it was destroyed by a raging fire on Feb. 8. It was caused by a lithium battery inside a small toy car that was not being charged at the time.A family member noticed the smoke and alerted Evans, who got his family out of the home just in time. Abandoned building fire ‘suspicious,’ likely human-caused: ACSO “It makes me sick to my stomach,” Evans said. “There was an explosion and it back-drafted into the house.” He said the fire consumed the 4,300-square-foot home within 15 minutes.Two fires caused by lithium batteries occurred on Friday in New York City, bringing the death toll from lithium batteries to 14 this year alone.Lithium batteries are used in toys, scooters, e-bikes and other equipment. Lt. Sean Stull of the Golden Fire Department told the Problem Solvers that batteries can quietly ignite.“We'll see what we call an off-gassing where we see a little bit of smoking with the battery,” said Stull.Stull a...

Denver weather: Comfy start to week before more 90s

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:57:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The workweek begins with comfortable temperatures in the upper 70s and mainly sunny skies along the Front Range in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: One more pleasant dayEven with mostly sunny skies Monday afternoon, temperatures will remain mild and below average in the upper 70s. Winds stay light through the day. 1 dead, another critically injured after falling 300 feet at RMNP Monday will be the nicest day this week before temperatures warm back up into the 90s. Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Aug. 14. Weather tonight: Skies stay clearThe clear skies stick around overnight Monday with light winds. Low temperatures will dip below average into the middle 50s.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Aug. 14. Looking ahead: 90s make a return High temperatures on Tuesday are back in the low 90s with abundant sunshine. Even more heat is here for Wednesday with highs in the middle 90s and sunny skies. Morgan County woman sets world record rowing from Ca...