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Mountain West power ratings: Unbeaten Air Force remains No. 1 as Fresno State rises, Wyoming falls

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:38:36 GMT

Last season, the Hotline published weekly ‘Best of the West’ power ratings that considered not only Pac-12 teams but those in the Mountain West and Brigham Young. The exercise was so popular that we’re adding a MW-specific column to our array of offerings this season.(All times Pacific)1. Air Force (8-0/5-0)Last week: 1Result: Won at Colorado State 30-13Next up: vs. Army (11:30 a.m. on CBS Sports Network)Comment: Easy to envision some poor Power Five team that loses its conference championship game, then gets assigned to face the Falcons in the New Year’s Six and must deal with the triple option. In that situation, take the points.2. Fresno State (7-1/3-1)Last week: 3Result: Beat UNLV 31-24Next up: vs. Boise State (7 p.m. on CBS Sports Network)Comment: Whatever Jeff Tedford told the Bulldogs at halftime, he should bottle it for future use. Down 17-7, they scored 24 points in the third quarter to beat back UNLV’s upset bid.3. Boise State (4-4/3-1)Last week: 4Result: Beat ...

Two Missouri men accused of assaulting officers during riot at the U.S. Capitol charged

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:38:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Two Missouri men accused of assaulting police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot, including pushing bike racks that were being used as barricades into a police line, have been charged.Jared Luther Owens, 41, of Farmington, and Jason William Wallis, 49, of St. Clair, were charged Monday with obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder and assault on law enforcement with a deadly or dangerous weapon, both felonies. They also face several misdemeanor counts. The charges were filed in Washington, D.C.Owens was arrested Friday, and Wallis was arrested Saturday. Owens’ attorney, Paul Vysotsky, declined comment. Wallis requested an attorney through the Federal Public Defender’s office in St. Louis, but does not yet have one, a man answering phones at the office said Tuesday.Court records say the two men were seen on video during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot pursuing and screaming at Capitol police officers, at one point yelling, “Coming up the stairs, with you or n...

Boris Johnson’s former top aide is withering about UK government during COVID-19 pandemic inquiry

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:38:36 GMT

LONDON (AP) — The former top aide to ex-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday painted a picture of widespread chaos and dysfunction in the U.K. government during the coronavirus pandemic. In keenly awaited testimony to the country’s public inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic, Dominic Cummings, a self-styled political disruptor, was withering about many of the people dealing with the situation, including his former boss.“I would say, overall, it’s widespread failure, but pockets of excellent people and pockets of excellent teams doing excellent work within an overall dysfunctional system,” he said. He added that it was “crackers” that he had been appointed by Johnson to such a senior political position in government, using a British slang term for something that is ridiculous.In emails and WhatsApp messages that were handed to the inquiry, Cummings also slammed many ministers in expletive-ridden terms.“My appalling language has always been my own but my judgment of a l...

Commanders Corner: Deja vu right before the trading deadline

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:38:36 GMT

Wide receiver Jahan Dotson enjoyed his biggest game of the season — will this be the start of something special?(AP/Daniel Kucin Jr.) Wide receiver Jahan Dotson enjoyed his biggest game of the season — will this be the start of something special?(AP/Daniel Kucin Jr.) Sunday’s 38-31 loss to Philadelphia delivered equal parts encouragement and aggravation to the Washington Commanders fan base.For the second time in five weeks, they played the reigning NFC champs to a one-possession game, but for the second time this fall, they let a double-digit first-half lead evaporate.We saw last year’s first round pick Jahan Dotson emerge for his best game of the season while this year’s first-rounder Emmanuel ...

Biden’s Cabinet secretaries pushing a divided Congress to send aid to Israel and Ukraine

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:38:36 GMT

Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks at the State Department, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, in Washington. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Blinken will make the case Tuesday that the United States should immediately send aid to Israel and Ukraine, testifying at a Senate hearing as the administration’s massive $105 billion emergency aid request for conflicts in those countries and others has already hit roadblocks in the divided Congress. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)(AP/Alex Brandon) Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks at the State Department, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, in Washington. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Blinken will make the case Tuesday that the United States should immediately send aid to Israel and Ukraine, testifying at a Senate hearing as the admin...

US closes investigations into problems with 2 Jeep SUVs without seeking recalls

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:38:36 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators have closed two investigations into problems with Jeep SUVs without finding seeking recalls.In July of 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration o pened a probe into over 1,600 complaints of the electronic parking brakes activating inadvertently on 2014 to 2016 Jeep Cherokee small SUVs.But the agency found that in most cases the brakes came on when the vehicles weren’t moving, and a small number happened when the SUVs were moving at low speeds. In September of 2019 the agency began investigating complaints of frame weld problems on 2018 and 2019 Jeep Wrangler SUVs. The agency said at the time over 3,500 owners complained about weld problems or steering issues including a shimmy or wobble. No crashes or injuries were reported.The agency said Stellantis has addressed steering concerns with a 2018 recall as well as design changes and other repairs. Source

Chiefs and Patriots compete for fans and influence in Germany ahead of games in Frankfurt

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:38:36 GMT

The Patriots have the history. The Chiefs have the juice.New England is bringing its six Super Bowl trophies. How about a yacht? Kansas City has that, not to mention the star quarterback and tight end.They’re all headed to Frankfurt to take part in two weeks of American football because beyond the games, there are German fans to win over. A lot of them.“Most Germans don’t have a team yet,” said Alexander Steinforth, the NFL’s general manager for Germany.The fandom is in the millions — a barely tapped gold mine for teams and a league which have mostly maxed out domestically. The league says it has 18 million casual fans — that would be roughly one in five residents of Germany — and 3.6 million “avid” ones.“We are reaching that state of maturity where you see fans are actively seeking out teams and are looking for teams that they can follow,” Steinforth said. “That’s why the market is so exciting for franchises to be active in because right now they have a massive opportun...

Navy vet in Ocala offers motorcycles to fellow veterans

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:38:36 GMT

OCALA, Fla. (WSVN) — Navy veteran Parish Tanner, in partnership with American Hometown Veteran Assist, is offering two motorcycles to deserving veterans as part of his ongoing commitment to make a positive impact. His mission is backed by a local group dedicated to suicide prevention in Marion County.Each year, the organizers accept nominations for veterans who would benefit from this kind gesture. The recipients will be handed the keys to these motorcycles by mid-November.Tanner, the owner of Ocala Car Audio, initiated this giveaway with a simple yet powerful message: “We wanted to give you something because you matter to us.”As a Navy veteran who has personally experienced the loss of loved ones to suicide, Tanner’s endeavor is driven by the desire to show veterans that they are cared for and valued. He has conducted similar giveaways in the past, leaving recipients deeply moved by the act of kindness.This year’s vehicles available for donation are a 2007 H...

Antetokounmpo, Lillard help Bucks build big lead, hold off Heat in playoff rematch

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:38:36 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo showed up for his postgame press conference dressed as The Incredible Hulk to celebrate Halloween following Milwaukee’s win over Miami.Pretty appropriate, considering he had just helped the Bucks survive a late scare.Antetokounmpo and the Bucks built a 25-point lead and then saw most of it wither away against Miami’s reserves before they held off the Heat 122-114 Monday night.“Once you’re up 20, you’ve got to put them away,” said Antetokounmpo, who scored 33 points. “You’ve got to put them away. We weren’t able to do that tonight. Hopefully we can learn from this.”After trailing 103-78 with less than 10 1/2 minutes remaining, Miami got the margin down to single digits over the next seven minutes. A jumper by Duncan Robinson cut the lead to 115-109 with 1:22 left, but Antetokounmpo converted a three-point play six seconds later.The Bucks’ lead didn’t drop below six the rest of the way.“We earned that 25-point deficit,” Heat coach Erik Spoe...

Bam Adebayo sitting out Heat’s game against the Bucks due to hip bruise

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:38:36 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo won’t play in Monday night’s game at Milwaukee after bruising his hip two nights earlier.Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said at his pregame media session that Adebayo wouldn’t be available. The two-time All-Star had been listed as questionable on the injury report.Spoelstra said Adebayo got hurt during the Heat’s 106-90 loss at Minnesota on Saturday.“He took that hard spill, and then when we got into town yesterday, it was pretty sore,” Spoelstra said. “It didn’t get much better today.”Monday marks the first time the teams have faced off since the Heat stunned the top-seeded Bucks 4-1 in the first round of last season’s playoffs. Adebayo averaged 17.4 points, 8.6 rebounds and 5 assists in that series.