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Deion Sanders and No. 19 Colorado facing their first big test against No. 10 Oregon and Bo Nix

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:02:33 GMT

Long before Deion Sanders brought Prime Time to Colorado, Oregon was the Pac-12 team that brought the hype. With the Ducks’ array of uniforms, state-of-the-art facilities thanks to Nike cofounder Phil Knight and a couple of big-name quarterbacks over the past decade, Oregon has often attracted the national spotlight. So it’s no wonder No. 10 Oregon isn’t caught up in the hype surrounding the No. 19 Buffaloes and Saturday’s showdown at Autzen Stadium. “I just focus on what we’ve got to do in this building, and what I’ve got to do in this building,” said receiver Traeshon Holden. “What they do is what they do.”That’s not to say Oregon doesn’t have respect for what Sanders has done in Colorado. With 68 new scholarship players, the upstart Buffs are 3-0 after the team won just one game all last season. The Buffaloes beat TCU and Nebraska before a thrilling come-from behind win over Colorado State last weekend in double overtime. “It’...

Pedestrian injured in hit-and-run as LoDo bars were letting out

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:02:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver Police are searching for the driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian in LoDo.According to the Denver Police Department, the hit-and-run happened on Sept. 17 at 1:40 a.m. in the 1900 block of Blake Street. The is a popular stretch of road that is home to several bars that would be preparing to close for the night at 2 a.m.Police said an unknown driver was stopped in that block, but when a pedestrian approached the car, the driver suddenly took off and hit the pedestrian. The driver then fled the scene. 2 children killed, 7 injured in Aurora house fire The victim suffered serious injuries as a result of the crash. Police are looking for the vehicle which is described as a dark-colored sedan. The car may have minor damage on the driver's side.Police are looking for the driver of this dark-colored sedan. The driver was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a pedestrian on Sept. 17, 2023. (Metro...

Man charged for alleged human trafficking operation at Jeffco massage parlor

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:02:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man on charges of human trafficking.Yuewu Zhao, 53, was arrested and charged with human trafficking for involuntary servitude for his alleged role in a case involving an employee at a massage parlor.According to the sheriff's office, deputies received a report of alleged sexual acts being performed at a massage parlor in the 16000 block of S. Golden Road. The tipster told deputies that they believed a masseuse at the parlor may be a victim of human trafficking. Iraqi refugee killed in carjacking sought ‘freedom from violence’ in the US The Special Investigations Unit executed a search warrant and found evidence of illegal sexual acts, according to the sheriff's office.Investigators also uncovered a human trafficking operation in which at least one female masseuse, who was a Chinese citizen, was being coerced into performing labor and sexual acts in exchange for the promise of a green card.Zhao was arrested for h...

1 killed, 1 injured in City Park West shooting

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:02:33 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A man was killed in an early morning shooting in the City Park West neighborhood.Just before 2 a.m. Thursday, the Denver Police Department tweeted about a shooting investigation in the 1100 block of East 16th Avenue.At the time, officers said two victims were found and taken to a local hospital with an unknown extent of injuries. 2 children killed, 7 injured in Aurora house fire A few hours later, DPD confirmed that one of the victims, an adult male, was pronounced dead.The case is now being investigated as a homicide and police are working to develop suspect information. No arrests have been made as of Thursday morning.Anyone with information can contact the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

No. 20 Miami tries to remain unbeaten at Temple in matchup of old Big East rivals

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:02:33 GMT

No. 20 Miami (3-0) at Temple (2-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)Line: Miami by 23 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Miami, 13-1.WHAT’S AT STAKE?It’s a chance for Miami to move to 4-0 before it enters Atlantic Coast Conference play. Temple has a shot at ending a six-game losing streak against ranked opponents. The Owls’ last win over an AP Top 25 team was 30-28 over Memphis on Oct. 12, 2019. In the six games against ranked teams since, they’ve been outscored 219-71.KEY MATCHUPMiami’s offensive line vs. Temple’s defensive front. When Miami QB Tyler Van Dyke has had time to throw this season, he’s rarely misfired. The Owls have to find a way to keep him from getting into rhythm.PLAYERS TO WATCHMiami: WR Xavier Restrepo. The senior never topped 100 receiving yards in his Miami career before doing it in each of Miami’s last two games — 126 yards against Texas A&M on Sept. 9, then 120 against Bethune-Cookman on Sept. 14. He...

Building where Parkland school shooting took place to be demolished in 2024

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:02:33 GMT

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s 1200 building, where 17 people were killed in a mass shooting in 2018, is slated for demolition in the summer of 2024, following the conclusion of the 2023/24 school year, school officials said. In a press release Thursday, Broward County Public Schools officials said the decision was made in consultation with safety experts, prioritizing the well-being of students and staff.The building holds significance as the location where a gunman tragically took the lives of 14 students and three staff members on Feb. 14, 2018.In preparation, crews will meticulously clean and clear the building, adhering to state and Environmental Protection Agency landfill disposal regulations.“As we continue to heal, we remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting the Marjory Stoneman Douglas community,” officials said.

Police arrest 30-year-old man accused of trafficking drugs, having puppy mill at mobile home in Davie

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:02:33 GMT

After an investigation into a suspect accused of trafficking drugs, Davie police discovered an illegal puppy mill at the suspect’s mobile home. Sean Christopher Brodnax, 30, was arrested on Sept. 13. He is being charged with several drug related charges in addition to several animal cruelty charges, which include unlawful confinement and practicing veterinary medicine without a license.According to police, on the day of his arrest, they executed a search warrant at Brodnax’s home, located at 409 SW 132nd Ave. Once inside the home, detectives found large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine and cannabis that were intended to be trafficked. Also discovered at Brodnax’s home, were 26 neglected or abused dogs that were kept in cages, as well as several litters of puppies throughout the mobile home. In their cages, the dogs were covered in feces and other fluids. The dogs, police said, were to be used for breeding purposes. Brodnax currently remains in jail.

Fantasy Fixer: Week 3

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:02:33 GMT

7’s Morey Hershgordon has the inside scoop on who to start and sit going into Week 3 in Fantasy Fixer. Go pick your starters!

Mass. Officials Hope For More After Venezuelan Designation

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:02:33 GMT

A day after the federal government moved to make nearly half a million Venezuelan nationals temporarily eligible to reside and work in the United States, the Healey administration said “more needs to be done” to ease pressure on the Massachusetts emergency shelter system.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday that it will extend and redesignate Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for many Venezuelan migrants because of unsafe conditions in the South American nation.About 472,000 Venezuelan nationals will newly become eligible for TPS, the department estimated, which will temporarily protect them from removal and provide them with employment authorization. Only Venezuelans who arrived in the United States by July 31 will qualify.Healey administration officials gave the development a mixed reaction, saying that although they are happy to see action that will help families, it will have a limited impact in Massachusetts because very few of th...

Sophie Turner sues Joe Jonas in Manhattan federal court to return kids to U.K.

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:02:33 GMT

The divorce between Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas became a federal case Thursday.The “Game of Thrones” star has filed a petition against the “Cake by the Ocean” singer for the return of their two young children to the U.K.Turner, 27, claims in court documents filed Thursday in the Southern District of New York that the couple’s kids have been wrongfully retained in New York City since Sept. 20 from England, which she described as “their habitual residence.”The actress’ lawsuit was brought under the 1980 Hague Convention, which established civil proceedings for kids wrongly removed from their home country, as well as the U.S. International Child Abduction Remedies Act.The suit was filed in Manhattan federal court as Turner’s kids are currently located in Manhattan; Jonas has a condo in Nolita.The filing states that the pair made the United Kingdom their permanent home in April to have the children attend school in England. According to the lawsuit, the family moved into a long-term ren...