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DC area feels cold snap smackdown, with citywide alerts in effect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:13 GMT

If you like “winterlike” temperatures, the next few days will be your cup of tea. You just might have to take that cup inside.Here’s what you need to know.Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM.Current traffic conditionsWeather forecastClosings and DelaysSign up for WTOP email alertsGet custom alerts with the WTOP app for Apple and Android phonesBy Wednesday morning, the D.C. region will continue to feel this widespread cold snap.In D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser activated the city’s first Cold Weather Emergency Alert of the season Tuesday, noting that the overnight drop in temperature into the teens leaves residents experiencing homelessness and those with disabilities or other functional needs the most susceptible to the weather.Residents are encouraged to stay warm and to call 311 or the Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 to request accessible shelter transportation, according to a news release from the mayor’s office.Make sure you...

Tyler Kolek, No. 3 Marquette cruise past Southern 93-56

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:13 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyler Kolek scored all 16 of his points in the first half and No. 3 Marquette backed up its highest ranking in nearly half a century by trouncing Southern 93-56 on Tuesday night.In its first game since a runner-up finish in the Maui Invitational, Marquette (6-1) used swarming defense to convert 22 turnovers by Southern into 38 points. The Golden Eagles turned it over just six times, leading to two points for the Jaguars (1-6), who lost their fifth straight.Kam Jones scored 15 points, Stevie Mitchell added 11 and David Joplin and Ben Gold had 10 each for Marquette.“I think for sure just getting back to the (Central) time zone — couldn’t sleep the first couple of days — just got to get back right,” Joplin said. “The biggest thing was just staying in the gym trying to sweat it off. You’ve still got to come out, still got to compete. This is our job. We’ve got to do our job.”Jordan Johnson scored 21 points for Southern, matching his season total entering the game....

Suspended Broncos safety Kareem Jackson says he’s meeting with NFL commissioner on Wednesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:13 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson said he’s flying to New York to meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday to get more clarity about his latest suspension and the way the league enforces its player safety rules.“For me, I see a lot of the same things happening around the league where guys aren’t going through what I’m going through — no flags, no fines, no suspensions,” Jackson said Tuesday night in his first public comments since drawing his second suspension last week. “I’m not really sure why I’m being treated the way I’m being treated. I’m making regular football plays, nothing malicious in my opinion,” Jackson said. “I just want to know why I’m the only person going through what I’m going through.”Jackson, who’s in his 14th NFL season, has been suspended by the league for six games this season, ejected from two others and been fined $89,670 for four illegal hits. That makes him...

Noah Gregor’s shootout goal lifts Maple Leafs over Panthers 2-1

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:13 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Noah Gregor scored in regulation and the shootout, helping the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Tuesday night.Toronto also got a solid performance from Joseph Woll, who made 38 saves in regulation and overtime.Kevin Stenlund scored for Florida, which picked up a fight-filled 5-0 victory in Ottawa on Monday. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves.Evan Rodrigues appeared to have won the shootout for Florida in the fifth round, but was judged to have touched the puck twice on his effort following a video review.STARS 2, JETS 0WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Netminder Jake Oettinger stopped 27 shots to record his first shutout of the season, leading Dallas over Winnipeg.Forwards Tyler Seguin and Joe Pavelski scored for Dallas.Seguin put the game away late in the third period. He converted a pass from Mason Marchment, who flipped the puck over fallen defenseman Nate Schmidt and potted the puck into the empty side of the net.Goalie Connor Hellebuyck stopped 19 of 21 sh...

Morgan Wallen tops Apple Music’s 2023 song chart while Taylor Swift, SZA also lead streaming lists

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:13 GMT

This combination of photos shows Taylor Swift at the world premiere of the concert film "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2023, left, SZA performing at the Astroworld Music Festival in Houston on Nov. 5, 2021, center, and Morgan Wallen at the 57th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 8, 2023. (AP Photo) This combination of photos shows Taylor Swift at the world premiere of the concert film "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2023, left, SZA performing at the Astroworld Music Festival in Houston on Nov. 5, 2021, center, and Morgan Wallen at the 57th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 8, 2023. (AP Photo) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Country singer Morgan Wallen...

Colorado uses huge run to pull away from Boston University

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:13 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Frida Formann scored 22 points and No. 7 Colorado used a 38-3 run starting late in the third quarter to pull away from Boston University 85-55 on Tuesday night.Trailing 50-47 with 2:27 left in the third, Colorado went on its spurt courtesy of the inside play of Quay Miller and Aaronette Vonleh, the driving of Jaylyn Sherrod and the outside shooting of Formann.It all added up to a bounce-back win for the Buffaloes (7-1), who lost their first game of the season over the weekend to No. 5 North Carolina State at the Paradise Jam Classic.Colorado led by as many as 13 points only to see the Terriers (5-2) storm back in the third quarter to take a brief lead. That’s when the Buffaloes focused on going inside — and turned up the defense. The Terriers went 1 for 8 with 10 turnovers in the fourth quarter. Caitlin Weimar had 16 and 12 rebounds for Boston, while Alex Giannaros added 16. The Terriers fell to 0-6 all-time against teams in the Pac-12.No. 6 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA...

JuJu Watkins scores 30 points for record 4th 30-point game as No. 6 USC routs Cal Poly 85-44

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:13 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — JuJu Watkins scored 30 points for her record-setting fourth 30-point game of the season after getting hit in the nose and No. 6 Southern California routed Cal Poly 85-44on Tuesday night.Watkins snapped a tie with Trojan greats Lisa Leslie and Paula McGee, who had three 30-point efforts in their freshman years. Watkins was 10 of 19 from the floor and made all seven of her free throw attempts to go with four rebounds, four assists and four turnovers.Watkins had 32 points in her collegiate debut against Ohio State, then scored 35 against Le Moyne and 31 against Penn State.It took a collision under the basket with Cal Poly’s Natalia Ackerman to get USC’s star freshman out of the game in the third quarter with the Trojans leading by 26 points.The Mustangs scored nine points in a row while Watkins was in the locker room getting her right nostril plugged. She returned to the court with 36 seconds left in the third and made a pair of free throws.The quarter en...

Forsberg scores in OT, Predators beat Penguins 3-2 for 6th straight win

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:13 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Filip Forsberg scored 14 seconds into overtime to give the Nashville Predators their sixth straight victory, 3-2 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.Michael McCarron scored twice and Juuse Saros made 29 saves for Nashville.“It definitely brings confidence and a good feeling when you’re winning,” Nashville coach Andrew Brunette said. “It’s amazing in this game and in any sport how that kind of happens.”Evgeni Malkin and Bryan Rust scored and Tristan Jarry made 23 saves for the Penguins, who have lost three of four.Forsberg skated the length of the ice and beat Jarry on the glove side for the game-winner. As Forsberg crossed the blue line, Nashville’s Ryan O’Reilly collided with Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby, creating space for Forsberg to skate into the slot.“I think (O’Reilly) was just kind of standing there and everybody wanted his ice and everyone ran into each other,” Forsberg said. “(It created) a lot of room. It was good.”Pittsburgh coach Mi...

Michael Bunting scores as Carolina Hurricanes beat Philadelphia Flyers 4-1

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:13 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Bunting had a goal and an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Tuesday night.Seth Jarvis and Brendan Lemieux also scored as the Hurricanes won for the fourth time in five games. Sebastian Aho had two assists and Pyotr Kochetkov made 27 saves.“I thought we didn’t really have too many lulls in there,” Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said. “We had a couple shifts that weren’t really good but for the most part we stuck to the game plan, what we needed to do and we pulled it out.”Travis Konecny scored for Philadelphia.“Definitely wasn’t our best game tonight,” Konecny said.Lemieux snapped a 1-1 tie with 6:35 left in the second period. He capitalized on Scott Laughton’s turnover in front of Philadelphia’s net and shot past Flyers goalie Carter Hart. Lemieux was a late addition to the lineup due to Andrei Svechnikov’s illness.“I thought he was really good,” Brind’Amour said. “That line was really good. He got...

Evans scores 32, Jackson State knocks off Arkansas State 75-71

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:13 GMT

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Ken Evans Jr. scored 32 points to lead Jackson State over Arkansas State 75-71 on Tuesday night.Evans added five rebounds for the Tigers (2-6). Chase Adams scored 10 points, shooting 3 of 8 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line. Derrian Ford led the Red Wolves (2-5) in scoring, finishing with 14 points. Taryn Todd added 12 points and three steals for Arkansas State. In addition, Terrance Ford Jr. had nine points and five assists.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source