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Spain’s women’s players maintain plan to strike after salary talks break down before season opener

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The players for Spain’s women’s league maintain they’ll go on strike rather than start the new season after salary negotiations with the league broke down on Thursday.The AFE players union, one of five unions representing the players, said no deal had been reached because “we consider the economic proposal of the Liga F unacceptable.”The players had announced their plan to strike last week. The season was set to kick off Friday.The strike comes with Spain reeling from the consequences of the kiss by the president of its national soccer federation of a player without her consent after the Women’s World Cup final. Since then, the players for Spain’s women’s national team and several dozens more have said they won’t play for their country until the federation changes leadership.The player, Jenni Hermoso, has accused federation boss Luis Rubiales of sexual assault.The minimum salary for the women’s league, called Liga F, is just 16,000 euros ($17,400)...

Heads Carolina, Tails Maryland: Country legend Jo Dee Messina to perform at Great Frederick Fair

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

Hear our full chat on my podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley.” Jo Dee Messina performs onstage during the 58th Academy Of Country Music Awards at The Ford Center at The Star on May 11, 2023 in Frisco, Texas.(Getty Images/Theo Wargo) Jo Dee Messina performs onstage during the 58th Academy Of Country Music Awards at The Ford Center at The Star on May 11, 2023 in Frisco, Texas.(Getty Images/Theo Wargo) toggle audio on and off change volume download audio ...

Deion Sanders makes home debut as No. 22 Colorado hosts longtime rival Nebraska in sold-out game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders has the perfect gift for a stadium celebrating its 100th season — fired-up fans once again packing the place.The Colorado coach is completely responsible for the frenzy to come inside Folsom Field.The iconic stadium, which opened in 1924, will be filled to capacity — ticket prices are through the roof — in the home debut for Sanders on Saturday when the 22nd-ranked Buffaloes host longtime rival Nebraska.Sanders is well on his way to restoring the shine to a downtrodden program that’s coming off a 1-11 season. He teased what his overhauled roster was capable of when the Buffaloes (1-0) beat a nationally ranked TCU squad on the road last week. The Colorado-Nebraska game remains one of the hottest regular-season tickets in college football history, with a seat going for an average price of more than $400, according to TickPick. “The light is shining upon us,” Sanders said, “and we’re thankful for that.”This weekend, there could be celebrities s...

Texas A&M will be second SEC team to face Miami at Hard Rock Stadium when they meet Saturday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

No. 23 Texas A&M (1-0) at Miami (1-0), Saturday, 11 a.m. ET (ABC)Line: Texas A&M by 4 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Tied 2-2.WHAT’S AT STAKE?The Hurricanes are trying to capitalize on a dominant season-opening performance against Miami (Ohio) and avenge last season’s 17-9 loss to the Aggies. Texas A&M was 1-1 this time last season in a disappointing 5-7 campaign. Both teams look vastly different from a year ago with new offensive coordinators for both sides and a new Aggies starting quarterback.KEY MATCHUPMiami’s rushing attack vs. Texas A&M’s from seven. Running back Henry Parrish Jr. was Miami’s top performer when the teams met last year, with 16 carries for 85 yards. After rushing for 250 yards as a team last week, Parrish and Miami’s running backs will have a tough test when they go against one of the biggest and most talented defensive fronts in the nation. The Aggies recorded two sacks and five passes de...

Rutgers looks for its seventh straight win against Temple in a New Jersey Turnpike game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

Temple (1-0) at Rutgers (1-0), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (BTN)Line: No line, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Rutgers 22-15.WHAT’S AT STAKE? Both schools saw the early part of their schedules as a chance to pick up wins. Rutgers dominated Northwestern in a rare Sunday game. Temple rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat Arkon. Rutgers edged Temple 16-14 on the road last season, scoring its only touchdown on an interception return by Shaquan Loyal. Whoever wins will have a shot at 3-0 with Temple facing Norfolk State and the Scarlet Knights playing at home against Virginia Tech the following week. KEY MATCHUPRutgers offensive line against Temple’s defense. The Scarlet Knights dominated the line of scrimmage against Northwestern, controlling the ball for almost 38 minutes. They opened the game with two 16-play touchdown drives and scored on their first three possessions in taking a 17-0 lead. Quarterback Gavin Wimsatt threw for 163 yards and touchdown and ran for anot...

In first emotional video from inside Turkish cave, trapped US explorer thanks authorities, cavers for saving his life

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

ISTANBUL (AP) — In first emotional video from inside Turkish cave, trapped US explorer thanks authorities, cavers for saving his life.Source

Orange coming off rout of Colgate to host Mid-American Conference’s Western Michigan

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

Western Michigan (1-0) at Syracuse (1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ACC Network Extra)Line: Syracuse by 22 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Syracuse 2-0WHAT’S AT STAKE?Syracuse took care of business in its season-opening 65-0 rout of FCS opponent Colgate. Things won’t be quite as easy against the Broncos, but there will be a fair amount of concern if the Orange don’t walk away with another easy win before hitting the road against Purdue. Syracuse will be a step up in class for Western Michigan. An upset of Syracuse on the road or, at the very least, keeping the score close, would give the Broncos confidence heading into Iowa.KEY MATCHUPWestern Michigan’s ground attack wore down the St. Francis (Pa.) offensive line to the tune of 339 total rushing yards in a 35-17 season-opening win. The Broncos can stay in the game if they can move the ball on the ground, but the Orange defensive front will pose problems. Colgate’s undersized defensive line harassed Syracuse quarter...

Fantasy forecast Week 1: Raiders vs. Broncos

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — It's week one of the fantasy forecast. Colorado Sports Night's fantasy expert Ryan Wormeli from Fantasy Pros joins Myck Miller to break down who should be in or out of your fantasy football lineup. On the Las Vegas Raiders side, Wormeli said you are safe to start wide receiver Davonte Adams and running back Josh Jacobs.On the Denver Broncos side, Wormeli said to proceed with caution."I would probably tend to avoid starting most of those guys just because you don't know what the offense is going to look like under Sean Payton," Wormeli said. 5 things to know about the 2023 Denver Broncos Wide receiver Courtland Sutton and running back Javonte Williams would be risky starts for the Broncos, but Wormeli said he'll have a good idea of what to expect going forward after week one."It's going to mean a lot to me once we see how this offense works with Russell Wilson and Sean Payton. We are going to know fairly quickly if this is going to work," Wormeli said.Fantasy foreca...

Have a CU Student Sports Pass? You better show up to the game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The University of Colorado Boulder Sports Passes for the 2023-24 school year are sold out, and for good reason. The Colorado Buffaloes just ranked in the AP Top 25 after a season-opening upset. But the CU ranking isn't the only thing changing. There are new rules too.The CU Student Sports Pass gives students access to claim a ticket online to home football games and men’s basketball games. Ticket prices skyrocket for CU Buffs home opener against Nebraska Now, if you miss a game with an already-claimed football ticket, you can't get a ticket for the next home game. But there are options if you can't make it.The bottom line is CU wants to get every ticket scanned."If you claim a football ticket but do not get your ticket scanned in at Folsom Field, you forfeit the opportunity to claim a ticket to the next home football game," in CU's direct words.If you know you can't come to the game, email [email protected] from your student email no later than 24 hours before ki...

A Democratic prosecutor is challenging her suspension by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:17 GMT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida state attorney whose suspension marks the second time Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has removed a top Democratic prosecutor from office because of policy differences is challenging the decision.DeSantis failed to demonstrate that Monique Worrell was incompetent or neglected her duties when he suspended her last month, the former top prosecutor for metro Orlando said in a petition seeking to reverse the order. She filed the petition on Wednesday with the Supreme Court, where DeSantis appointees make up the majority.“The order does not allege a single instance in which Ms. Worrell’s exercise of prosecutorial discretion violated Florida law,” the petition said. “To the extent the Governor disagrees with how Ms. Worrell is lawfully exercising her prosecutorial discretion, such a disagreement does not constitute a basis for suspension from elected office.”The Associated Press sent an email seeking comment to the governor’s office on Thursday.DeSantis’ office...