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Pac-12 recruiting: UW shines in the spotlight; Oregon’s big prize; transfer trouble for USC and UCLA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:26 GMT

The Hotline is delighted to provide Pac-12 fans with a regular dive into the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huffman, the Seattle-based national recruiting editor for 247Sports. He submitted the following report on Oct. 19 …UW’s Big MomentWith all eyes on Husky Stadium, Washington couldn’t have made a bigger impression than it did in the victory over Oregon.With elite recruits from throughout the region in attendance, including the top uncommitted players in California and  Washington, a second consecutive victory over the Ducks certainly resonated.The Huskies are locked into key recruiting battles with Oregon for two prospects in the 2024 class: Fairfield (Calif.) defensive lineman Jericho Johnson and Seattle running back Jason Brown.Johnson has a final four of Oregon, USC, Utah and Washington, while Brown has a final three of Michigan State, Oregon and the hometown Huskies.A four-star recruit, Johnson raved about his trip to Montlake.He had previously...

Third ballot for House speaker: These are the 25 Republicans who voted against Jim Jordan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:26 GMT

Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio has failed to clinch the House speakership in three rounds of voting, and the gap is growing wider.On Friday, 25 Republicans voted against his candidacy – far more than the handful he could afford to lose given the party’s narrow majority in Congress. A speaker needs a majority of the full House to be elected.On Tuesday, 20 Republicans chose a candidate other than Jordan, and on Wednesday the number rose to 22.Three members who had voted for Jordan in the first two rounds switched on Friday:  Marc Molinaro, of New York; Tom Kean, of New Jersey; and Brian Fitzpatrick, of Pennsylvania.Eleven of California’s 12 Republican congressmembers voted for Jordan on all three ballots. The exception, Doug LaMalfa, voted for former Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the first ballot and Jordan on the second and third.Besides ousted speaker Kevin McCarthy, another of the California delegation got a vote: Mike Garcia, from Santa Clarita, was chosen on all three ballo...

Report: Ousted SF Giants manager interviews for top Red Sox job

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:26 GMT

It’s been three weeks since the Giants fired Gabe Kapler, but their ousted manager may not be out of the game for long.Kapler has reportedly begun interviewing for other jobs, and he’s not limiting himself to other open managerial positions.According to the Boston Globe, the former Giants manager met with Red Sox officials about the top job in their baseball operations department, a position vacated last month when they fired Chaim Bloom. Boston has reportedly had trouble filling the role, with members of multiple front offices declining interview requests.Only two years removed from being named the National League manager of the year, Kapler would have to make the rare jump from an on-field role into a front office. But before he was hired as a manager for the first time in Philadelphia, he gained experience in the Dodgers’ front office as their farm director for three seasons.Related ArticlesSan Francisco Giants | SF Giants’ rookie catcher named ...

Weekend cooldown expected following record-smashing heat in Bay Area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:26 GMT

With the month of October in its latter half and leaves beginning to change colors around the Bay Area, weather more reminiscent of a traditional autumn could start to take shape this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.Regional high forecasts on Friday were more in tune with the seasonal norms. NWS highs included 82 in San Jose, 84 in Livermore, 83 in Concord, 68 in San Francisco and 70 in Oakland, with slightly less dramatic drops reserved for Saturday and Sunday.Backwards down the number line…Temps are moving backwards today. After Thursday's unseasonably warm temperatures, today will be MUCH colder for most of the Bay Area and Central Coast. #cawx pic.twitter.com/JBHmcNuof6— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) October 20, 2023“(Friday) is going to be a noticeable drop when it comes to temperatures,” NWS meteorologist Matt Mehle. “The San Jose area is about a 10-15 degree drop.”As a drop in temperatures goes further into the 60s an...

San Jose armed robbery suspects arrested, weapons seized

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:26 GMT

(KRON) -- Two suspects have been arrested for armed robbery and a large cache of weapons has been seized, the San Jose Police Department announced Friday. Eddie Robinson, 39, and Christy Rivera, 47, both of San Jose, were identified as the suspects in a purse snatch robbery last summer.Police responded on June 29 to a report of a purse snatch robbery in the 5000 block of Makati Circle. A man, later identified as Robinson, had stolen a purse from a woman, causing non-life-threatening injuries, police said. A witness at the scene confronted Robinson who brandished a firearm, police said. Two women arrested for stealing $1,900 of merchandise at Great Mall in Milpitas After patrol units conducted an initial investigation, the case was assigned to the SJPD Robbery Unit.Robinson and Rivera were identified as the primary suspects during the course of a follow-up investigation. The two were also linked to a series of robberies in San Jose, police said.Arrest warrants were obtained for the...

SolarEdge Technologies, Regions Financial fall; Autoliv, Euronet rise, Friday, 10/20/2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:26 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Friday: Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG), down $9.64 to $263.81.The maker of robotic surgical systems reported weak third-quarter revenue.Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (HPE), down $1.09 to $15.21.The information technology products and services provider gave investors a disappointing earnings forecast.Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (KNX), up $4.49 to $50.37.The trucking company reported strong third-quarter financial results.SolarEdge Technologies Inc. (SEDG), down $33.65 to $80.33.The solar technology products maker gave investors a disappointing financial update.Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. (JAZZ), up $4.26 to $136.29.The biopharmaceutical company is reportedly considering a sale.Autoliv Inc. (ALV), up $5.32 to $95.49.The maker of automotive safety systems gave investors a strong sales forecast for the year.Regions Financial Corp. (RF), down $1.93 to $14.55.The bank reported disappointing t...

Gale-force winds and floods strike Northern Europe. At least 3 people killed in the UK

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:26 GMT

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Gale-force winds and floods struck several countries in Northern Europe as the region endured more heavy rain on Friday that forecasters say will continue into the weekend.In the U.K., at least three people are reported to have died as a result of the bad weather, two in Scotland and one in England.The winds are expected to hit hardest in the eastern part of Denmark’s Jutland peninsula and the Danish islands in the Baltic Sea. But the northern part of the British Isles, southern Sweden and Norway, and northern Germany are also in the path of the storm, named Babet by U.K.’s weather forecaster, the Met Office.Eastern Scotland continued to bear the brunt of the stormy weather. On Friday, the Met Office issued a new “red” warning, its highest, for parts of the region through Saturday. “This is not usual autumn weather,” said Andy Page, the Met’s chief meteorologist. “This is an exceptional event, and we are likely to continue to see signific...

More weekend road closures in DC for Howard U. Homecoming, Race for Every Child

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:26 GMT

Before the District is hit with road closures next Sunday for the 48th Marine Corps Marathon, drivers will have to contend with two more events shutting down streets this weekend.The last of Howard University’s Homecoming events will kick off road closures on Friday and Saturday, as a week of celebrations come to a close. The “Revival”-themed homecoming will include the Greek Step Show on Friday night. The Annual Alumni Tailgate and Homecoming Parade will take place on Saturday to mark the university’s football game against Norfolk State.Streets will be closed around the university and D.C. police are warning commuters that there will be increased traffic and pedestrians, as current students and alumni from around the world attend festivities.Then, on Saturday, Children’s National Hospital is also holding the Race for Every Child 2023 in Freedom Plaza, which will lead to more road closures. The 5K run/walk will head toward the U.S. Capitol and pass icon...

Live updates | Israel strikes southern Gaza as Palestinians brace for a ground invasion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:26 GMT

This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows both the Egyptian, left, and Gaza Strip, right, sides of the Rafah border crossing Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Satellite photos analyzed Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, by The Associated Press show a massive convoy of semitruck trailers lined up at the Rafah border crossing on the Egyptian side, likely waiting for approval to cross into the besieged Gaza Strip as the Israel-Hamas war rages. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)(AP/Planet Labs PBC) This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows both the Egyptian, left, and Gaza Strip, right, sides of the Rafah border crossing Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Satellite photos analyzed Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, by The Associated Press show a massive convoy of semitruck trailers lined up at the Rafah bord...

Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland both deserve to win Ballon d’Or

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:26 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland both deserve to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best soccer player. Messi, a seven-time winner of the sport’s biggest individual honor, fulfilled his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to victory at last year’s World Cup. Haaland led City to a treble of trophies, including the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup titles in his first year at the club, scoring 52 goals. Guardiola, who coached Messi at Barcelona and repeatedly described him as the greatest player of all time, believes it is impossible to separate the two when the Ballon d’Or winner is announced on Oct. 30. “I always said that the Ballon d’Or had to be of two sections — one for Messi and one for the others,” the City manager said Friday. “Haaland should win. We won the treble because he scored 52 goals but, of course, Messi — his worst season is ...