Home

Blake Barnett powers Erie Tigers to Class 4A state title over Palmer Ridge

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:04:25 GMT

FORT COLLINS — Blake Barnett finished his high school career as a one-legged Superman and, more importantly, as a state champion.Finally.“This was a true fairytale, and I don’t think I could have asked for a better ending,” the flamboyant and ultra-confident senior quarterback said after No. 2 Erie beat top-ranked Palmer Ridge, 20-6, Saturday to win the Class 4A title at Canvas Stadium.With his sprained left ankle heavily taped, Barnett, ever the showstopper and usually faster than a speeding bullet, hopped 35 yards downfield on his right leg to wrap running back Braylon Toliver in an end zone bearhug after Toliver rambled for a game-clinching 32-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.Moments after the clock struck zero, Barnett hopped to the sidelines, hoisted himself onto a bench and conducted the jubilant Erie crowd in a postgame symphony. Next, Barnett hopped to the stands where his father, Steve, hoisted him up the wall for another victory hug.“The w...

Columbine dethrones Cherry Creek, denying Bruins’ five-peat bid, for Rebels’ sixth Class 5A crown

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:04:25 GMT

FORT COLLINS — Columbine dethroned the dynasty.The Rebels ended Cherry Creek’s run of four straight championships with an exclamation point on Saturday at Canvas Stadium, 28-14, to earn the program’s sixth title and first since 2011.Josh Snyder carried Columbine with three touchdowns, while the Rebels defense turned in a stout performance to give them an edge in the third championship meeting between Andy Lowry and Cherry Creek coach Dave Logan.Columbine came on on fire, threatening to blow the Bruins’ doors off. The Rebels defense allowed just one first down over Cherry Creek’s first three drives, including a tone-setting three-and-out on the opening possession.In the time between, the Rebels’ full house formation went to work. Columbine started its first drive at the Bruins’ 32-yard line after a shanked punt, converted a fourth-and-short, then Josh Snyder punched it in for a 1-yard TD and 7-0 lead.Snyder ripped off a 46-yard scoring run on...

Broncos elevating QB Ben DiNucci, TE Lucas Krull from practice squad and activating WR Brandon Johnson from IR

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:04:25 GMT

The Broncos will have three quarterbacks available for the first time this season when they play at Houston on Sunday.Denver on Saturday elevated practice squad quarterback Ben DiNucci to the game-day roster, marking the first time Sean Payton’s team has gone into a game this year with a QB potentially in the picture beyond Russell Wilson and backup Jarrett Stidham.There’s been no indication from the Broncos that either Wilson or Stidham is at any risk of missing the game. Neither has been on the injury report this week or at all during the season.The NFL changed a rule this offseason to allow teams to have an emergency third quarterback available as an extra player on the game day roster, but only if he is a member of the 53-man roster. DiNucci is not on the 53-man roster, however, so he must be elevated from the practice squad and take up a spot on the regular gameday roster to be eligible to play.Teams can elevate up to two players per week from the practice squad, and each playe...

Suspects arrested for armed robberies of luxury goods across Southern California

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:04:25 GMT

Two suspects were arrested for a series of armed robberies targeting Southern California residents.The suspects were identified as Justice Bloodworth, 21, of Los Angeles and Cameron Woods-Harvey, 23, of Long Beach, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department. From July through October 2023, residents in L.A. and Orange Counties were targeted by the armed suspects. The robbers primarily narrowed in on victims wearing luxury watches and jewelry, police said.The suspects are wanted for at least six robberies throughout L.A. County and are connected to a home invasion robbery in Brea. To track down the suspects, Beverly Hills police collaborated with several agencies including the Santa Monica Police Department, L.A. County Sheriff's Department West Hollywood Division, L.A. Police Department Robbery-Homicide Division, LA IMPACT, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.The multi-agency investigation resulted in numerous search warrants at locations across So...

Marin Catholic ends McClymonds season, Michael Peters’ coaching career, in dramatic NorCal 3-A title game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:04:25 GMT

KENTFIELD — A few moments after a desperation pass by McClymonds hit the turf and Marin Catholic celebrated its 35-28 victory in the NorCal 3-A title game Saturday, Michael Peters took a few minutes to stand by himself and reflect upon his 11 years as the Warriors’ head coach.Peters’ career, one that included four state titles and six NorCal championships, did not have a storybook ending. As he thought about his tenure at his alma mater, which began as an assistant coach in 1992, Peters said he was ready to enjoy retirement, but couldn’t help but feel like it could have been delayed by one more week.“It’s over … my career is done,” Peters said, adding after a sigh, “I know we should’ve played better than that.”McClymonds trailed 21-6 at halftime but got rushing touchdowns from Tajir Golden (61 yards) and Redmani Albert (5 yards) and a fumble recovery for a score by Jajaun Hudson.But on two occasions in the second half...

Observations: Warriors blow another big lead, lose to Los Angeles Clippers

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:04:25 GMT

LOS ANGELES — The Warriors led until the final 8.9 seconds when Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George hit a go-ahead 3-pointer to hand Golden State a 113-112 loss on Saturday afternoon.The Warriors fell to 9-11 on the year and lost their fourth consecutive road game, but head coach Steve Kerr saw more silver lining than cloud in the Warriors’ second 20-plus point blown lead of the week — following a 24-point blunder against the Sacramento Kings last week.Here are observations from a strong performance that went awry down the stretch.Trouble keeping a leadThe Warriors had a 19-point lead at the half and a 24-point early in the third quarter staring down the path to a breezy win. But with James Harden, George, Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook, the Clippers are built to erase big leads. Harden took over, scoring 15 points in the third quarter to get them back into it.All said, coach Steve Kerr didn’t mind the loss as much as the one in Sacramento. The King...

Fire crews battle blaze in multi-family home in Allston

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:04:25 GMT

Boston fire crews were called to a fast-moving fire in Allston on Saturday night.Crews responding to a reported structure fire on Fordham Road around 8 p.m. found heavy smoke an then flames coming from a first-floor apartment.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.No additional information was immediately available.https://twitter.com/ChrisRogersTV/status/1731122001593368969https://twitter.com/BostonFire/status/1731127047651491887This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Volunteers dish out much-needed food during Boys & Girls Club’s annual Day of Service

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:04:25 GMT

Dozens of volunteers distributed thousands of bags of food to those who need a little help this holiday season in Roxbury on Saturday during the Boys & Girls Clubs annual Day of Service.The volunteers bagged up more than 2,000 bags of food for those in need across Boston. With food costs at historic highs, organizers said helping families lessen the burden of feeding their loved ones this time of year can go a long way.“People are our greatest asset as a city,” said Boston City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune. “We need to make sure people’s basic needs are met.” Star Market donated the food for the event for the second year in a row.

New Hampshire shares unredacted complaint against Facebook parent Meta

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:04:25 GMT

New Hampshire’s attorney general has released an unredacted version of the state’s complaint against Facebook- and Instagram-parent Meta Platforms to underscore the fight against the alleged “harms its platforms inflict on kids.”CourtesyAG Formella“The people of New Hampshire can now see that Meta’s own documents acknowledge the harms its platforms inflict on kids,” said New Hampshire AG John Formella. “Meta not only knows that its products exploit the vulnerabilities of children’s developing brains, it actively studies the most effective ways to ‘hack’ the brain chemistry of children for profit. We will continue to prosecute this matter to stop Meta’s unlawful conduct and protect New Hampshire’s kids.”READ THE COMPLAINT: NH Meta complaintIn October, the state joined a coalition of 41 attorneys general — including Massachusetts’ AG Andrea Campbell — in launching lawsuits against the California-based social media giant alleging that the company, as the New Hampshire AG statement alle...

No. 8 Alabama knocks off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 for SEC title. Both teams await postseason fate

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:04:25 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Alabama is again the top dog in the Southeastern Conference — and perhaps headed to the College Football Playoff — after ending Georgia’s 29-game winning streak with a 27-24 victory over the No. 1 Bulldogs in the Southeastern Conference championship game Saturday.Now, the big question: Is Georgia’s bid for a third straight national title over? Iron Bowl hero Jalen Milroe threw a pair of touchdown passes and No. 8 Alabama’s defense dominated much of the way after giving up a score on Georgia’s opening possession — a compelling playoff statement for a Crimson Tide team that lost at home to Texas early in the season.“A lot of people doubted this team,” said Milroe, who was benched early in the season but has bounced back to become one of college football’s most dynamic players. “I never gave up on this team. That’s the biggest thing.”Alabama (12-1) sorted out its quarterback situation and hasn’t lost since. The victory over Georgia was...