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German soccer club gives away tickets for crowd of 52,000 to connect with its community

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:31 GMT

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — A crowd of 52,000 watched a thrilling win for Fortuna Duesseldorf in German soccer’s second division on Saturday. And they all got in for free.Saturday’s game was the first step in a “Fortuna for Everyone” plan to give away tickets for selected games, which Fortuna hopes could revolutionize how fans relate to club soccer. In future, it says it wants to offer every one of its home games for free. The hope is to reconnect Fortuna, which last won a trophy in 1980, with its community and attract a new generation of fans. The fans certainly enjoyed Fortuna’s win, and they may have inspired it, as the home team surged back from three goals down to beat Kaiserslautern 4-3. There were also some ugly moments.When Kaiserslautern raced into a 3-0 lead by the 32nd minute, there were whistles from the home fans and one Kaiserslautern player was struck by an object thrown from the stands. As Fortuna got back into the game, the crowd got behind the tea...

Keller, Zucker score, Arizona Coyotes beat Anaheim Ducks 2-1 for their best start in eight seasons

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:31 GMT

TEMPE, Ariz (AP) — Clayton Keller and Jason Zucker scored goals, Karel Vejmelka made 29 saves, and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-1 in their home opener on Saturday.The Coyotes (3-2) have won three of their first five games for the first time since the 2015-16 season when they won their first three, and they won their home opener for the first time since 2016-17.Frank Vatrano tipped in a cross-ice pass from Jakob Silfverberg for his fourth goal of the season on a power play to cut the Coyotes’ lead to 2-1 at 7:47 of the third period.The Ducks pulled goaltender Lukas Dostal with two minutes remaining but could not score again in a contentious game that included 14 penalties, eight by Anaheim, and a fight between Coyotes forward Liam O’Brien and Ducks forward Ross Johnston that knocked the goal off its moorings midway through the second period. Both were given five-minute fighting penalties.Keller gave the Coyotes a 2-0 lead with a wrist shot from the top of the right ci...

Haarberg runs and passes for touchdowns, Nebraska’s defense shines in 17-9 win over Northwestern

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:31 GMT

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Heinrich Haarberg ran for a touchdown and threw for another, Nebraska sacked Brendan Sullivan eight times, and the Cornhuskers beat Northwestern 17-9 on Saturday.The Huskers (4-3, 2-2 Big Ten) have won four of their last five games under first-year coach Matt Rhule and matched their 2022 win total.Haarberg scored the go-ahead touchdown on a short run late just before halftime and put the Huskers up 17-6 with a long pass to Malachi Coleman early in the fourth quarter.Jake Olsen kicked three field goals for the Wildcats (3-4, 1-3), who were held without a touchdown for the third time in 10 games.Haarberg, who was intercepted on two of his first four passes, was 8 of 17 for 85 yards. He ran 16 times for 72 yards.Emmett Johnson had 12 carries for 73 yards.Brendan Sullivan started his second straight game at quarterback in place of Ben Bryant, who suffered an upper-body injury against Penn State on Sept. 30. The Wildcats netted zero yards over their first four posses...

Jacobian Morgan’s two TDs lead Jackson State past Mississippi Valley State, 21-6

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:31 GMT

ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) — Jacobian Morgan threw for one touchdown and ran for a second as Jackson State cruised to a 21-6 win over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday.The Tigers (5-3, 3-2 Southwestern Athletic Conference) shut out the Delta Devils through three quarters before DePhabian Fant sprang free for a 52-yard touchdown run with 28 seconds left in the game.Desmond Moultrie scored from 11 yards out in the first quarter and Morgan capped a seven-play, 57-yard drive with a 14-yard touchdown run midway through the second quarter to stake Jackson State to a 14-0 halftime lead. Morgan added a 14-yard touchdown pass to Joanes Fortilien early in the fourth quarter. Fant took the Delta Devils (1-6, 1-3) 97 yards in two plays for their lone score. He broke free for a 45-yard run before his 52-yard score.Morgan completed 20 of 36 passes for 141 yards and added 10 carries for 75 yards. He fumbled four times, with Mississippi Valley State recovering two. Ty’Jarian Williams was 16 of ...

Holley scores game-winning TD in overtime to lift Eastern Illinois past Bryant 25-24

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:31 GMT

CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Quarterback Pierce Holley ran for three touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime, to give Eastern Illinois a 25-24 victory over Bryant on Saturday. Bryant struck first in the extra period when Fabrice Mukendi bullied into the end zone from a yard out. Holley completed a 17-yard pass to Justin Thomas to convert on third-and-4 before pushing up the middle for a 2-yard score. Holley then ran in for the two-point conversion to end it. Holley was 21-of-29 passing for 244 yards. His pair of short-yardage touchdown runs in the first half capped long scoring drives for Eastern Illinois (5-3, 1-2 Big South-OVC Association). Mukendi’s 13-yard touchdown run tied the game 17-all with 11:26 remaining. Zevi Eckhaus completed 19 of 36 passes for 175 yards and threw a touchdown pass for Bryant (3-4, 1-1). ___Get alerts on the latest AP Top 25 poll throughout the season. Sign up here___ AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll...

Aurora man dies in single motorcycle crash

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A man from Aurora died Friday night after police said he crashed into a parked trailer.It happened near the intersection of Joplin Street and 7th Avenue, the Aurora Poice Department said officers in the traffic investigation unit responded around 10 p.m. After 189 bodies found in funeral home, evidence suggests families got fake ashes The 27-year-old man was riding a 2020 black Harley Davidson motorcycle. According to APD, witnesses said he was riding west when he struck a parked trailer.He was flung from the motorcycle.APD said officers provided lifesaving actions but he was ultimately rushed to a hospital where he died. Police are investigating whether alcohol was a contributing factor in the crash.The man will be identified by the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office after next of kin is notified.

Denver weather: Sunny, warm weekend ahead of cooldown

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will stay in a pattern of sunshine and warmer-than-normal temperatures Sunday and Monday, ahead of cooler temperatures next week. Lucha libre coming to Denver with new Broncos partnership Weather tonight: Staying mildSaturday night, Denver will stay under a mostly clear to partly cloudy sky. Temperatures will fall to the mid-40s, which is about 10 degrees warmer than normal for this time of year. Weather tomorrow: Sunny, warmSunday, Denver will stay in this pattern of mostly sunny and warmer-than-normal conditions. Temperatures will climb to the upper 70s, which is about 15 degrees above normal. Looking ahead: Warm start to the workweek ahead of a cooler finishMonday, warm and sunny weather will continue. Highs on Monday will climb near 80 degrees, which is almost 20 degrees above normal, but still not quite record-setting. Denver breaks 73-year-old high temperature record for Oct. 20 The record to beat on Monday is 87 degrees set in 1973.Tues...

Search underway for woman reported missing from NE Miami-Dade

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:31 GMT

Police seek the public’s help in their search for a woman who was reported missing from Northeast Miami-Dade.According to Miami-Dade Police, 55-year-old Tara Renee James left her home along the 19300 block of Northeast 25th Avenue in her black 2006 Toyota Prius, at around 3 p.m. on Thursday.Investigators said James has not made contact with family or friends and may be in need of services.She stands 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighs around 195 pounds, and has blond hair and green eyes.James was last seen wearing a black shirt and black shorts.Police said the Florida tag of her Prius in AF31BU.Officials urge anyone with information on James’ whereabouts to contact MDPD Detective M. Ritch, or any detective of the department’s Special Victims Bureau/Missing Persons Squad, at 305-715-3300. They may also call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).

Driver killed, passenger injured in wrong-way wreck on US 27 in Miramar

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:31 GMT

A wrong-way wreck in Miramar left one person dead and another injured, police said.Miramar Police units responded to the scene of the crash along the 2000 block of U.S. 27, at around 5:50 a.m., Saturday.Investigators said a driver was traveling northbound when they were hit head-on by another driver going south in the northbound lanes.Police said the driver of the first vehicle was killed on impact, and a passenger in their was hurtParamedics transported the surviving victim to an area hospital in unknown condition.Detectives said the driver who was traveling against traffic walked away without any injuries.Officers shut down the northbound lanes of U.S. 27 and diverted traffic at Krome Avenue. The roadway has since reopened to traffic.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Revolution beat Philly 2-1 in season finale, finish in fifth

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:11:31 GMT

FOXBORO – The New England Revolution won their Decision Day contest but failed to advance beyond fifth place in the MLS Eastern Conference.Striker Gustavo Bou scored twice in the first half and the Revolution held on to beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1 before 41,355 hardy fans on a rainy Saturday night at Gillette Stadium. The Revolution improved to 15-9-10 and 12-1-4 at home.The Revolution needed several factors to fall into place in order to move up in the standings and secure home field in Round One of the Audi MLS Cup playoffs. The Revolution needed to beat the Union by three goals or for CF Montreal to upset the Columbus Crew, neither of which materialized.The Crew beat Montreal and moved into third place while Philly dropped to fourth. The final playoff pairings, times and locations will be announced on Sunday but Revolution will open the playoffs in Philadelphia.“In terms of momentum, I think wins kind of gloss over things that maybe could be better,” said interim ...