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Airman died in non-combat vehicle incident Friday in the United Arab Emirates
The Department of Defense identified the airman who died in the United Arab Emirates Friday as Capt. Kelliann Leli, 30, of Parlin, N.J.She died in a “non-combat related vehicle incident,” authorities said Saturday. The Air Force is not releasing any more details while her death is under investigation. MESSAGE TO IRAN: B-52 BOMBERS DEPLOYED TO MIDDLE EASTLeli was supporting……
No. 12 Indiana shines on defense in 27-11 win over Maryland
Stevie Scott III ran for three touchdowns and No. 12 Indiana had three interceptions, three sacks and a game-changing safety in a 27-11 win over Maryland on Saturday.Freshman Tim Baldwin Jr. ran for a season-high 106 yards for the Hoosiers (5-1), who have won four straight at home.The safety midway through the third quarter gave……
Lions fire Matt Patricia, Bob Quinn after another poor start to season
The Detroit Lions fired head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn on Saturday.The announcement came days after the Lions were blown out at home on Thanksgiving Day by the Houston Texans.LIONS’ MATTHEW STAFFORD BRUSHES OFF QUESTION ON MATT PATRICIA’S FUTURE AS HEAD COACHDetroit hired Patricia from the New England Patriots prior to the……
Penn State beats Michigan 27-17 for first victory
Sean Clifford threw for 163 yards and scored one of Penn State’s three rushing touchdowns, and the Nittany Lions finally broke their winless skid to start the season, beating Michigan 27-17 on Saturday.Keyvone Lee and Will Levis also ran for TDs, and Penn State (1-5, 1-5 Big Ten) never trailed in this matchup of proud……
5,000 Alabama students haven’t shown up for any sort of class
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Preliminary reports indicate that more than 5,000 Alabama public school students haven’t shown up for any sort of classes - virtual or in-person – state Education Superintendent Eric Mackey said.The students are likely to have a hard time catching up, and the enrollment drop could mean losing hundreds of teachers, Mackey said.“It’s a very……
Trask finds Pitts for 3 TDs, No. 6 Florida tops Kentucky
Florida’s Kyle-to-Kyle connection returned in a big way after a two-week hiatus and put the sixth-ranked Gators on the verge of the Southeastern Conference championship game.Kyle Trask found Kyle Pitts for three touchdowns, including a 56-yarder in which the star tight end ran away from a cornerback, and Florida overcame a sluggish start to beat Kentucky……
NYPD offers $10G reward in Sweet 16 party shooting that killed woman, 20
The NYPD is offering a $10,000 reward for leads in the investigation of a Sweet 16 party shooting that left a young Virginia woman dead.The Nov. 22 shooting in the lobby of a Brooklyn apartment building also wounded six teenagers, including a 14-year-old. Daijyonna Long, 20, of Stafford, Va., was killed at a New York City……
Amid pandemic, NBA gives teams health protocols for season
NBA players who test positive for the coronavirus this season may have to miss nearly two weeks in some instances before being allowed to return to the court, the league told its teams Saturday.That revelation was one of many in a 63,000-word document, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, that explained……
NJ prosecutors renew plea for info in 2001 killing of woman found lying along road
New Jersey prosecutors are once again requesting leads in the slaying of 32-year-old Michelle Lynn Howard 19 years ago.Howard, who grew up in Atlantic City, was found dead on the side of Estelle Avenue about a quarter of a mile from Interstate 40 on Nov. 26, 2001.SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR ILLINOIS MAN WANTED IN DOUBLE KILLING, INFANT’S ABDUCTIONAccording to a statement……
Mike Tyson says psychedelic drug inspired his return to boxing
Mike Tyson has been a successful entrepreneur in the marijuana industry and has a popular podcast, so his decision to go back between the ropes may have perplexed some people.Tyson, 54, will square off against Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition boxing match on Saturday night in Los Angeles. In a pre-fight press conference with reporters,……
Sarah Fuller becomes first woman to play in college football game for Power 5 school
Sarah Fuller became the first woman to appear in a football game for a Power 5 Conference when she kicked off for Vanderbilt to begin the second half against Missouri.Vanderbilt was down 21-0 in the first half and didn’t get into field-goal range or score a touchdown to allow Fuller to contribute to the score…….
Nets’ Kevin Durant wants to be left out of best scorer debate
Kevin Durant is widely considered one of the greatest pure scorers of all time.But the Brooklyn Nets star doesn’t want to have any part of the conversation. He said Friday in response to a Tweet that his name shouldn’t even be in the conversation.MICHAEL JORDAN GIVES $2M FROM ‘LAST DANCE’ TO FEEDING AMERICA“Mj is one……