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No. 18 Texas hosts Incarnate Word to tip off season

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:24:25 GMT

Incarnate Word Cardinals at Texas LonghornsAustin, Texas; Monday, 8 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Longhorns -30; over/under is 145BOTTOM LINE: The No. 18 Texas Longhorns open the season at home against the Incarnate Word Cardinals.Texas went 29-9 overall a season ago while going 17-1 at home. The Longhorns averaged 7.9 steals, 3.6 blocks and 10.9 turnovers per game last season.Incarnate Word finished 12-19 overall last season while going 3-12 on the road. The Cardinals allowed opponents to score 73.9 points per game and shot 47.3% from the field last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Bucknell hosts Delaware for season opener

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:24:25 GMT

Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens at Bucknell BisonLewisburg, Pennsylvania; Monday, 7 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fightin’ Blue Hens -4; over/under is 140BOTTOM LINE: The Bucknell Bison host the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens for the season opener.Bucknell finished 12-20 overall last season while going 7-7 at home. The Bison averaged 67.5 points per game while allowing opponents to score 68.5 last season.Delaware finished 17-16 overall with a 4-10 record on the road last season. The Fightin’ Blue Hens averaged 69.6 points per game while allowing opponents to score 70.7 last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Bryant hosts Manhattan for season opener

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:24:25 GMT

Manhattan Jaspers at Bryant BulldogsSmithfield, Rhode Island; Monday, 7:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -11.5; over/under is 145BOTTOM LINE: The Bryant Bulldogs start the season at home against the Manhattan Jaspers.Bryant went 9-4 at home last season while going 17-13 overall. The Bulldogs shot 46.7% from the field and 34.1% from 3-point range last season.Manhattan went 12-18 overall a season ago while going 6-7 on the road. The Jaspers averaged 67.2 points per game while shooting 43.6% from the field and 33.3% from deep last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Pittsburgh hosts N.C. A&T to start season

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:24:25 GMT

North Carolina A&T Aggies at Pittsburgh PanthersPittsburgh; Monday, 7 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -22.5; over/under is 142.5BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Panthers host the North Carolina A&T Aggies for the season opener.Pittsburgh finished 24-12 overall with a 14-3 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Panthers averaged 75.1 points per game last season, 14.4 on free throws and 27 from 3-point range.N.C. A&T finished 8-11 in CAA games and 4-10 on the road last season. The Aggies averaged 13.1 points off of turnovers, 9.3 second-chance points and 9.2 bench points last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Kansas State starts season at home against No. 21 USC

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:24:25 GMT

USC Trojans vs. Kansas State WildcatsLas Vegas; Monday, 10 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Trojans -3; over/under is 144BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas State Wildcats host the No. 21 USC Trojans for the season opener.Kansas State finished 26-10 overall with a 15-2 record against non-conference opponents during the 2022-23 season. The Wildcats gave up 69.9 points per game while committing 18.4 fouls last season.USC finished 22-11 overall with an 8-4 record in non-conference games in the 2022-23 season. The Trojans averaged 72.5 points per game while allowing opponents to score 67.4 last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Spirit Airlines to end service at Denver International Airport

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:24:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Spirit Airlines told FOX31 Thursday that it will no longer provide flights in or out of the Denver International Airport starting next year.The airline said its final day with travel at DIA after Jan. 9, 2024. New lounge in Denver airport to open Friday According to a statement, Spirit Airlines will offer refunds to customers with reservations after Jan 9."As we continue to learn more about how Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engine availability impacts our fleet and operations, we’re forced to make some tough choices. After considering those constraints and the underperformance of our routes through Denver International Airport (DEN), we’ve made the difficult decision to discontinue service at the airport, effective Jan. 9, 2024."The airline told FOX31 that the change will affect three routes at DIA.

Study: Coloradans are more interested in snowboarding than skiing

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:24:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Snow sports season is officially underway in Colorado.Snowmakers have been making snow for weeks and Mother Nature brought several inches of snow to the mountains and along the front range, allowing many ski areas and resorts to open for the season. 2023 Colorado ski areas opening dates With the heightened interest in snow sports, Snow Season Central, an online resource for those interested in the ski industry, looked at what people are searching for related to snow.The study analyzed Google search data for 6,000 ski-related terms to find out which U.S. states were most obsessed with snow sports.Vermont had the most snowsport-related searches per capita, making it the most snow-sport-obsessed state in the country. Colorado was the second most snow-sport-obsessed state, with 194,885 searches per 100,000 people. New Hampshire and Utah followed closely behind.Of those interested in snow sports in Colorado, most were interested in snowboarding over skiing, according t...

FLPD investigating home invasion; 1 suspect shot, 1 still at large

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:24:25 GMT

Fort Lauderdale Police are investigating following reports that multiple suspects forcibly entered a home and physically assaulted a man inside. According to authorities, the incident occurred just before 12:30 p.m. at the Progreso Point Apartments, located at 619 North Andrews Avenue. Police said once the unknown suspects entered the home, in an act of self-defense, the victim managed to retrieve a firearm and shoot one of the intruders. Before the police could arrive at the scene, the suspects fled the area in an unknown vehicle. The victim sustained serious injuries during the attack and was transported to Broward Health Medical Center.Shortly after, the injured suspect, along with another suspect, arrived at BHMC for medical treatment, with the latter driving the vehicle. FLPD officers on-site took both suspects into custody. The injured suspect is currently receiving treatment for serious injuries.However, one suspect remains at large, and police are actively working to locate...

Authorities seek Lowell man in connection with death of woman found in Logan Airport garage

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:24:25 GMT

State police detectives are working with authorities in Kenya to find a man wanted for the death of a woman found in a Logan Airport garage Wednesday night. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office and Massachusetts State Police announced the developments Thursday afternoon, hours after officials said the woman was found dead in the garage.The woman has been identified as Margaret Mbitu, 31, of Whitman. Officials said 40-year-old Kevin Kangethe, 40, is now wanted for her homicide. While authorities have an arrest warrant, officials said investigators determined Kangethe had boarded a flight to Kenya. Officials noted Kangethe and Mbitu are believed to have known each other, adding this homicide is not believed to have been a random act.“There is no threat to the public or to Logan Airport travelers,” officials said.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Green Day plans Fenway Park tour date

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:24:25 GMT

The band Green Day will come to Boston next year with a new tour date announced at Fenway Park. Green Day is scheduled to take the stage on Aug. 7. The band will be joined by special guests Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and the Linda Lindas. Green Day announced its Fenway concert on Thursday. The show will be part of the band’s larger Saviors Tour, with sixteen European shows planned before a 27-stop run across North America. Thursday’s tour announcement promised a “larger-than-life, career-spanning celebration” of Green Day’s music. “With blazing guitars and electrifying vocals, Green Day are ready to bring their mind-blowing collection of hits to stadiums across the country, along with plenty of additions from their newly announced album, ‘Saviors,’” the announcement said. Green Day formed in 1986 and has released two new singles to date from its upcoming Saviors album. The album, which will be the band’s 14th studio album, is scheduled for a Jan. 19, 2024 rel...