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Several clashes erupt outside Eritrean event in west end

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:37 GMT

There was a heavy police presence outside the Lithuanian Banquet Hall on Bloor Street West as two groups clashed over an event taking place inside the building celebrating Eritrea’s independence.Several clashes erupted between anti-government protesters opposing the event and those attempting to enter the building. Police moved in on several occasions to keep the two sides apart. No injuries were reported and police did not say if anyone was detained or taken into custody.“We came here to protest peacefully, we don’t really have any intention to be aggressive against anybody. But as you can see, they are also from inside responding, giving nonsense gestures against the youths to provoke them,” a spokesperson for the protesters told CityNews. “These youths who are opposing the government, they call them not Eritreans and they call them names – it’s easy to provoke them.”CityNews attempted to speak with a representative of the event but ...

Fans celebrate HBCU history as Chicago Football Classic returns to Soldier Field

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:37 GMT

CHICAGO — Love was in the air at Soldier Field on Saturday as fans gathered for a Labor Day weekend tradition that goes back decades."We joined the same fraternity at Central State, Kappa Alpha Phi Fraternity Inc.," Nick Frazier, a Central State University alumnus, said. Chicago Football Classic makes its return this weekend Nick Frazier, from the Beverly neighborhood and, and Tommy Davidson II, from a southern suburb, didn't meet until they got to Central State University. Like many other fans, they were ready to celebrate their love of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and their love for all the history and culture that goes with it."This is what it’s all about — tailgating, fraternizing, just staying connected," Davidson said.Central State University and Mississippi Valley State University hit the field to face off in the Chicago Football Classic, a contest that returned for the first time since 2019. AEW’s Tony Khan recalls WGN wrestling show ahead of retur...

CSU Rams rolled by Washington State in season opener at Canvas Stadium

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:37 GMT

FORT COLLINS — For a team with bowl game aspirations, Week 1 proved Colorado State still has a tall mountain to climb.Washington State rolled the Rams in the season opener on Saturday at Canvas Stadium, 50-24, in a game that wasn’t even as close as the score indicated.CSU’s offense showed few signs of life, while the defense recovered two fumbles but gave up way too many chunk passes and couldn’t stuff the run when they needed to.The end result was the same bland, uninspiring brand of football CSU’s played over its previous five seasons — all losing campaigns. For Rams fans looking for a silver lining in the start to Year 2 under coach Jay Norvell, they were hard to find.“That was disappointing, to say the least,” Norvell said. “I see a little bit of a lack of confidence from our guys, especially when things weren’t going our way. We’ve just got to fight through that.”CSU’s defense forced a quick punt to s...

More rain on the way for Southern California

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:37 GMT

Keep your umbrellas handy as more rainfall is expected across Southern California through the Labor Day weekend.After waking up to showers on Saturday morning, SoCal residents can expect more rainfall through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.Rain activity will be unpredictable and continue off and on through Saturday night into Sunday afternoon.KTLA meteorologist Kaj Goldberg explains a large area of low pressure off the California coast is drawing in monsoon moisture while creating a very strong marine layer that will push through the Southland.“With a strong onshore flow, this marine layer will reorganize itself once again,” which will bring showers over the weekend, Goldberg said.Those in the mountain and foothill area residents could see even stronger rainfall activity, according to NWS. Gusty winds will impact the mountains and deserts through Sunday.SoCal residents can expect more rainfall through Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023 this Labor Day weekend. (National Weather...

Still No. 1: Serra shuts out De La Salle on an emotional day for both programs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:37 GMT

SAN MATEO — Serra left no doubt.There was no need for a dramatic comeback, no need to sweat out the final minutes of another Northern California heavyweight matchup against De La Salle.Serra had two defining moments in what became a 28-0 victory on Saturday over the storied opponent from Concord: A 99-yard touchdown drive in the final minutes of the opening half that broke a scoreless tie and a relentless defense that kept pounding and pounding until it became the first team since Clovis West in 2005 to shut out De La Salle.It was DLS’s worst shutout loss since Salesian beat the Spartans 32-0 in 1979.When Saturday’s game ended, Serra had completed a sweep of its closest pursuers in NorCal’s hierarchy, De La Salle and Folsom, for the second year in a row.But unlike a week ago, when the Padres started fast but didn’t play a complete game against Folsom, the San Mateo powerhouse felt much better about its performance Saturday.“Of course, the signatur...

Lipcius, Cabrera and Olson power the Tigers to a 10-0 rout of the White Sox

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:37 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Andre Lipcius’ first hit in the major leagues was a two-run homer in a four-run first inning, Miguel Cabrera had four hits and three RBIs and rookie Reese Olson pitched seven scoreless innings as the Detroit Tigers routed the Chicago White Sox 10-0 on Saturday night.Spencer Torkelson went 3 for 4 with a pair of doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored. Kerry Carpenter and Akil Baddoo added three hits apiece as Detroit pounded out 18 total hits in its third straight win.Olson (3-6) struck out one and allowed just four singles to listless Chicago in his longest of 15 starts this season. The 24-year-old right-hander didn’t allow a walk before Miguel Diaz came on in relief to start the eighth inning. Alex Faedo tossed a 1-2-3 ninth to complete the four-hitter.The White Sox dropped their second straight after chairman Jerry Reinsdorf promoted Chris Getz to general manager on Thursday. Getz took over after after GM Rick Hahn and executive vice president Ken William...

Thompson throws five TD passes for Florida Atlantic in reunion with coach Tom Herman

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:37 GMT

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Nebraska transfer Casey Thompson threw five touchdown passes, one of them a 72-yard hookup with Tony Johnson, and Florida Atlantic routed Monmouth 42-20 on Saturday night to usher in the Tom Herman era.Thompson, who also played at Texas, where Herman was his coach, completed 20 of 25 passes for 280 yards. His five TD passes match the school record.Johnson caught two touchdown passes, the highlight being when he caught a ball over the middle, broke a couple of tackles and outraced the defense to the end zone for the 72-yard touchdown. Ja’Quan Burton also had two touchdown catches. FAU, which is joining the American Athletic Conference this season, got the job done on the ground as well, with Larry McCammon rushing for 125 yards and a touchdown. The Owls finished with 213 yards rushing and 493 yards of total offense.Marquez McCray, a graduate transfer from Sacred Heart, threw for 249 yards and two touchdowns for Monmouth. Ryan Moran had 13 tackles, nine s...

NHRA U.S. Nationals Qualifying

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:37 GMT

SaturdayAt Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway ParkIndianapolisThird RoundTop Fuel 1. Steve Torrence, 3.708 seconds, 329.42 mph; 2. Brittany Force, 3.709, 333.25; 3. Justin Ashley, 3.714, 334.73; 4. Doug Kalitta, 3.717, 328.54; 5. Mike Salinas, 3.721, 335.32; 6. Leah Pruett, 3.730, 331.69; 7. T.J. Zizzo, 3.736, 330.07; 8. Josh Hart, 3.744, 323.89; 9. Shawn Langdon, 3.750, 321.73; 10. Austin Prock, 3.781, 326.08; 11. Tony Schumacher, 3.784, 326.79; 12. Spencer Massey, 3.795, 323.04; 13. Doug Foley, 3.803, 316.75; 14. Will Smith, 3.822, 312.78; 15. Antron Brown, 3.856, 321.50; 16. Lex Joon, 3.858, 311.27. Not Qualified: 17. Buddy Hull, 3.863, 314.39; 18. Dan Mercier, 3.878, 310.41; 19. Clay Millican, 4.589, 171.62.Funny Car 1. Robert Hight, Chevy Camaro, 3.853, 329.67; 2. Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 3.864, 324.90; 3. Alexis DeJoria, Toyota GR Supra, 3.888, 331.77; 4. Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 3.912, 323.19; 5. Ron Capps, GR Supra, 3.917, 328.22; 6. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 3.931, 304.25; ...

Beck throws and runs for TDs to launch new era as No. 1 Georgia rolls past UT-Martin 48-7

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:37 GMT

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Carson Beck overcame a sluggish first half to throw a 54-yard touchdown pass to Mekhi Mews and No. 1 Georgia, the two-time defending national champion, leaned on its defense to overwhelm Tennessee-Martin 48-7 on Saturday night.Georgia (1-0) showed it must make progress on offense if it can realize its dream of becoming the first team to win three straight national championships in The Associated Press poll era. The Bulldogs were outgained in the opening quarter and led only 17-0 at halftime against the Football Championship Subdivision Skyhawks (0-1).Beck, placed in the difficult position of following Stetson Bennett’s back-to-back championship seasons at quarterback, gained momentum in the second half. He threw a short completion to his left to Mews, who cut back to the middle of the field, dodged a would-be tackler and used his speed for his first career scoring catch.It was the longest career completion for Beck, a junior who beat out Brock Vandagriff for...

Colorado State Patrol on high alert for DUIs over Labor Day weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Thousands of drivers will be on the roads this Labor Day weekend and Colorado State Patrol said troopers will be out in full force for those who get behind the wheel impaired.Cases related to driving while drunk increased by six percent since 2021 and three holidays are tied for first place last year as the deadliest: St. Patrick's Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. Plane crashes on golf course in Douglas County Sgt. Troy Kessler with Colorado State Patrol said the numbers speak for themselves."Impaired driving tends to be one of the top causal factors for fatal and injury crashes, historically it’s been roughly around 30 percent of all fatal crashes are related to an impaired driver,” Kessler said.But CSP is prepared, with more troopers on patrol and ready to crack down on these drivers."CDOT actually has a grant that gets put out that Colorado State Patrol and I’m sure other agencies partake in that grant and we put more officers on the road on overtime shifts t...