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Delaware takes on Brown in Nassau, Bahamas

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:35:03 GMT

Brown Bears (1-4) vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (4-0)Nassau, Bahamas; Friday, 1:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fightin’ Blue Hens -3; over/under is 141BOTTOM LINE: The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens square off against the Brown Bears in Nassau, Bahamas.Delaware went 17-16 overall with an 8-5 record in non-conference games in the 2022-23 season. The Fightin’ Blue Hens averaged 69.6 points per game last season, 29.8 in the paint, 14.1 off of turnovers and 7.8 on fast breaks.The Bears have a 1-4 record in non-conference play. Brown has a 1-2 record in games decided by 10 or more points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

No. 20 Arkansas Razorbacks square off against the No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:35:03 GMT

North Carolina Tar Heels (4-1) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (4-2)Nassau, Bahamas; Friday, 1 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The No. 20 Arkansas Razorbacks play the No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas.The Razorbacks are 4-2 in non-conference play. Arkansas is 1-0 in games decided by less than 4 points.The Tar Heels are 4-1 in non-conference play. North Carolina is 1-1 against opponents with a winning record.Arkansas makes 44.8% of its shots from the field this season, which is 6.3 percentage points higher than North Carolina has allowed to its opponents (38.5%). North Carolina averages 7.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 more makes per game than Arkansas gives up.TOP PERFORMERS: Khalif Battle is shooting 41.5% and averaging 16.0 points for the Razorbacks. Trevon Brazile is averaging 1.3 made 3-pointers for Arkansas.Armando Bacot is scoring 17.2 points per game and averaging 13.2 rebounds for the Tar Heels. RJ Davis is averaging 15.8 points for North Carolin...

UMKC squares off against UNC Greensboro in Nassau, Bahamas

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:35:03 GMT

UNC Greensboro Spartans (2-1) vs. UMKC Kangaroos (2-2)Nassau, Bahamas; Friday, 11 a.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -9; over/under is 134.5BOTTOM LINE: The UMKC Kangaroos will play the UNC Greensboro Spartans at Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas.UMKC went 11-21 overall with a 5-10 record in non-conference games during the 2022-23 season. The Kangaroos averaged 64.4 points per game while allowing opponents to score 68.7 last season.UNC Greensboro finished 20-12 overall with a 6-7 record against non-conference opponents during the 2022-23 season. The Spartans allowed opponents to score 64.5 points per game and shot 40.5% from the field last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Zoo Miami unveils first images of Sumatran tiger cub

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:35:03 GMT

Zoo Miami is celebrating a festive season with the unveiling of its latest addition—a charming Sumatran tiger cub.At eight weeks old, the adorable cub underwent her first physical examination, conducted by dedicated zoo staff. Born in September, she initially remained secluded in her den with her mother for crucial bonding time. Zookeepers closely monitored her through closed-circuit cameras during this period.The Sumatran tiger, a critically endangered species with less than 500 believed to remain in the wild, adds to the zoo’s commitment to conservation efforts.

Early Black Friday shopping sets tone for busy holiday weekend

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:35:03 GMT

In the midst of a bustling five-day holiday shopping weekend, eager shoppers kicked off their spree on Thursday night, fueled by the joys of a Thanksgiving feast.“After they finished eating, they come over to that food off!” shared one shopper.With a number of items on their shopping lists, ranging from electric toothbrushes to air fryers and TVs, shoppers were united by one common thread—the holiday deals.“I’m trying to get an electric toothbrush,” said one shopper. “For spoons. An air fryer. We also bought a TV,” said another shopper. However, regardless of the items on their lists, the real draw for consumers, according to the National Retail Federation, lies in the unbeatable deals and a sense of tradition.“It makes me feel fantastic. I know the deals are good, and I look forward to it,” shared a satisfied shopper.As shoppers readied themselves to spend, expectations loomed for a record-breaking holiday season. While some lef...

North Lauderdale residents cheer as gas drops to 32 cents

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:35:03 GMT

A programming error at a Marathon gas station in North Lauderdale left drivers with an unexpected and wallet-friendly surprise. The mistake occurred on West McNab Road.Instead of the intended price of $3.29 per gallon, the pump was mistakenly set at a mere 32 cents per gallon.Thrifty drivers quickly seized the opportunity, with one fortunate individual filling up with over 17 gallons for less than six dollars. Word of the pricing glitch spread, leading to a lineup of eager drivers circling the station in hopes of capitalizing on the temporary bargain.However, the joy was short-lived, as the gas station promptly rectified the mistake. The pricing has now been fixed.The last time gas was priced at 32 cents per gallon dates back to the year 1964.

Miami Gardens Police investigate car crash and gunfire, two Injured

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:35:03 GMT

Miami Gardens Police are investigating an incident where a vehicle crashed into a tree, its exterior riddled by bullets.The incident occurred Thursday night in the 1700 block of Northwest 183rd Street, leaving two people injured, with one sustaining a gunshot wound.“Upon the officers’ arrival, they noticed that two gentlemen were suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers at that time provided life-saving measures until fire rescue responded and transported the victims to the area hospitals,” said Miami Gardens Police spokesperson Emmanuel Jeanty.Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation as authorities work to piece together the events leading up to the crash.If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Fatal crash in Plantation claims one life

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:35:03 GMT

A fatal collision occurred Thursday night leaving one man dead and a woman in critical condition.The crash occurred on South Nob Hill Road between 4th Court and Torchwood Avenue.According to authorities, several vehicles were involved in the crash. Emergency responders pronounced the man dead at the scene, while the woman had to be extricated from her vehicle and was transported to Broward Health Medical Center.Details surrounding the incident remain limited.

Israel and Hamas begin cease-fire, setting stage for release of some hostages and more aid to Gaza

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:35:03 GMT

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas began Friday, setting the stage for the release of dozens of hostages held by militants and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel as well as allowing sorely needed aid to start flowing into Gaza.There were no reports of fighting in the hours after the truce began. That promised some relief for Gaza’s 2.3 million people, who have endured weeks of Israeli bombardment and dwindling supplies of basic necessities, as well as families in Israel fearful for the fate of loved ones taken captive during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, which triggered the war.The deal raised hopes of eventually winding down the war, which has flattened vast swaths of Gaza, fueled a surge of violence in the occupied West Bank and stirred fears of a wider conflagration across the Middle East. Israel has pushed back on such speculation, saying it was determined to resume its massive offensive once the truce ends.Not long after the truce took ...

Cooler and breezy Black Friday

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:35:03 GMT

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving spent with family and friends! Doing any Black Friday shopping? We have a nice day for it! It’ll be cooler overall and a bit breezy later today with a blend of sun and clouds. There’s a cold front off to our west and on the other side of it MUCH COLDER air. That’ll work in our region over the next 24 hours. Yes the teens you see in Ottawa will reach us overnight.You can see tomorrow starts off cold. It stays chilly with temperatures recovering to the upper 30s. On a positive note, there will be less wind and abundant sunshine to offset the chill.Sunday temperatures rebound to the upper 40s/near 50 with a slight southwest breeze. We’ll see increasing cloud cover later in the day ahead of our next chance for rain.Rain arrives late Sunday between 10 pm – 12 am. Showers will be around for the Monday morning commute, but taper off into the afternoon. Next week is quiet just chilly!-Meteorologist Melanie Black