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Longhorns fall to No. 9 in AP Top 25 after Red River Rivalry defeat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas tumbled six spots to No. 9 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll released Sunday following a 34-30 loss to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry.The Longhorns are now slotted behind No. 8 Oregon and ahead of No. 10 Southern California. The Sooners rose seven spots to No. 5 with the win.Full AP Top 25Georgia remains atop the poll with 50 first-place votes followed by Michigan at No. 2. Ohio State moved up a spot to No. 3 and Florida State moved up one to No. 4.No. 6 Penn State, No. 7 Washington and the Ducks all held their spots. Instant Analysis: Sooners QB Dillon Gabriel created many of Texas’ problems No. 14 Louisville rocketed up the rankings 11 spots after its 33-20 win over Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish plummeted 11 spots to No. 21 after the loss.Kansas re-entered the rankings at No. 23 following a 51-22 win over Central Florida.Texas A&M received five votes and was the last team listed in the others receiving votes category.In the US LBM Coaches P...

Matthew McConaughey joins Jared Leto during ACL performance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Alright, alright, alright.Matthew McConaughey showed his former "Dallas Buyers Club" co-star and Thirty Seconds to Mars' lead vocalist Jared Leto some love during the band's performance at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Saturday.ACL Music Festival captured and shared the moment in a TikTok on Sunday. In the video, Leto is heard teasing "a little surprise" for fans before McConaughey appears on stage. In signature McConaughey fashion, he addressed the crowd with the iconic "alright, alright, alright" phrase from his 1993 film "Dazed and Confused."Both Leto and McConaughey took home Oscars at the 2014 Academy Awards. McConaughey cinched the Best Actor award for his performance as Ron Woodroof in "Dallas Buyers Club," while Leto went home with the Best Supporting Actor trophy for his role as Rayon in the film.Thirty Seconds to Mars is one of several artists performing at this year's Austin City Limits Music Festival. The Weekend 1 festivities continue Sunday,...

Vikings rookie Jaren Hall will be backup quarterback with veteran Nick Mullens out

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:39 GMT

After being inactive for the first month of his career, rookie Jaren Hall will be the backup quarterback for the Vikings on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. He was thrust into the role with usual backup quarterback Nick Mullens battling a back injury that kept him out of practice this week.Though it’s not likely that Hall will see action at any point — Kirk Cousins is among the most durable quarterback in the NFL — it certainly added another layer to the game plan for the Vikings in their matchup with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.Asked about Hall this week, head coach Kevin O’Connell praised his development since the Vikings selected him in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.What if Hall has to play for the Vikings against the Chiefs?“That’s where the other guys in the huddle would need to step up,” O’Connell said. “I view that as a huge responsibility for myself with a young quarterback in there,...

Police investigating Albany homicide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department confirmed that they are investigating a homicide that occurred on October 8. One victim died as a result of a shooting, according to police. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The incident reportedly took place at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday in the area of North Swan Street and Third Street. Details remain limited at this time. Stay with NEWS10 as this story continues to develop.

Winners from the 10th annual Wing Walk announced

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:39 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 10th annual Wing Walk was held on October 7 in downtown Schenectady. 20 different locations served up their best chicken wing recipes, but it was Ya Ya’s House Southern Cuisine who was crowned as the number one wing by popular vote. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Over 2,200 guests were in attendance at the sold-out event on Saturday. Attendees were encouraged to cast votes for their favorite wing flavor, and the following establishments were honored for having the top three wings:First Place: Ya Ya’s House Southern Cuisine - Smokey Honey Cajun WingSecond Place: The Nest - Cherry Pepper Carolina BBQ Ranch WingThird Place: Simone’s Kitchen - Fire Roasted Wing with Zesty Zhug and Lemon Labne Celebrating Hispanic Heritage in the Capital Region The Wing Walk also hosted a panel of local judges who made the following picks across a variety of categories: Judges’ Top Wing: The Nest - Cherry P...

Four people shot in separate incidents Saturday night in Oakland

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:39 GMT

(BCN) -- Oakland first responders had a busy night Saturday. Police are investigating four non-fatal shootings that happened within a few hours of each other Saturday night. The first shooting occurred just after 7:30 p.m. in 1300 block of Mandela Parkway. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation. Upon arrival, they found a victim with a gunshot wound. Paramedics took the victim to an area hospital for additional treatment. Police said Sunday the victim is listed in stable condition. https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/police-ask-for-publics-help-identifying-people-in-levis-stadium-brawl/ The second shooting occurred just before 7:45 p.m. in the 3900 block of Webster Street. Officers found a victim who'd been shot. Paramedics transported the victim to an area hospital, and the victim was listed in stable condition Sunday morning. Investigators said the shooting was the result of verbal altercation between two people that escalated when one of the participants pulled a gun...

Israel declares war, goes after Hamas fighters and bombards Gaza

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:39 GMT

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli government formally declared war Sunday and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for its surprise attack, as the military tried to crush fighters still in southern towns and intensified its bombardment of the Gaza Strip. The toll passed 1,100 dead and thousands wounded on both sides.More than 24 hours after Hamas launched its unprecedented incursion out of Gaza, Israeli forces were still battling with militants holed up in several locations. At least 700 people have reportedly been killed in Israel — a staggering toll on a scale the country has not experienced in decades — and more than 400 have been killed in Gaza.The declaration of war portended greater fighting ahead, and a major question was whether Israel would launch a ground assault into Gaza, a move that in the past has brought intensified casualties.As many as 1,000 Hamas fighters were involved in Saturday morning’s assault, according to U.S. Se...

De’Von Achane and Tyreek Hill lead Miami Dolphins to 31-16 win over New York Giants

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:39 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Rookie De’Von Achane had a 76-yard rushing touchdown, Tyreek Hill surpassed 150 yards receiving for the third time this season, and the Miami Dolphins beat the New York Giants 31-16 Sunday.The Dolphins’ 524 yards gave them 2,568 for the season, which is the most yards through the first five games of a season in NFL history.With the win, Miami (4-1) regained first place in the AFC East after the Buffalo Bills (3-2) lost to Jacksonville in London earlier Sunday.Tua Tagovailoa was 22 for 30 for 308 yards with two touchdown passes and two interceptions.The Giants’ Jason Pinnock returned one of the interceptions 102 yards for New York’s only touchdown. It was the Giants’ first touchdown in the first half of a game this season. The 102-yard interception return tied for the longest in Giants history.Giants quarterback Daniel Jones left in the fourth with a neck injury after a sack by linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel. Tyrod Taylor replace...

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde clarifies that Aaron Hicks missed hit-and-run sign on Gunnar Henderson’s failed steal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:39 GMT

After Saturday’s playoff loss, Brandon Hyde called it a “miscommunication.” Gunnar Henderson said Hyde made the call. Aaron Hicks declined to say what the sign was, echoing his manager’s description.So … what actually happened?There was confusion Saturday evening over what happened when Henderson was caught stealing in the ninth inning of the Orioles’ 3-2 Game 1 loss to the Texas Rangers, but Hyde clarified Sunday that Hicks missed a hit-and-run sign. By missing the sign, Hicks didn’t swing at a hittable pitch, leaving Henderson out to dry on his stolen base attempt.“We just missed the hit and run sign there,” Hyde said Sunday. “Hicksey has been wonderful for us this entire season in so many ways. We do put runners in motion, we don’t hit a ton of homers, trying to generate offense a little bit at times. And we bunt, we do the little things. And yesterday we just missed a sign in the ninth inning there....

Ticker: Amazon launces web satellites; Georgia sends med pot to drug stores

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:39 GMT

Amazon launched the first test satellites for its planned internet service as a rival to SpaceX’s broadband network.United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket blasted off Friday with the pair of test satellites, kicking off a program that aims to improve global internet coverage with an eventual 3,236 satellites around Earth.Amazon plans to begin offering service by the end of next year.Elon Musk’s SpaceX has a huge head start over Amazon and its founder Jeff Bezos, who has his own rocket company, Blue Origin.SpaceX flew its first test Starlink satellites in 2018 and the first operational satellites in 2019. It has since launched more than 5,000 Starlinks from Florida and California, using its own Falcon rockets.Georgia sends med pot to drug storesGeorgia soon will become the first state in the nation to offer medical marijuana products at independent pharmacies, state officials said.The Georgia Board of Pharmacy began accepting applications last week, and nearly 120 ...