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SEC puts emphasis on gambling after college sports roiled by multiple wagering scandals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:44 GMT

DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — When it comes to sports wagering, information is a commodity and even a morsel of news that is not widely available can be valuable.As college sports experiences some of the negative consequences of ubiquitous legal betting on sporting events, could more transparency be among the potential safeguards?“If everybody’s giving an injury report, I have no problem giving an injury report,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said this week. “They do it in the NFL. I was in the NFL. That’s not a huge deal as long as it’s a level playing field.”A month highlighted by gambling-related firings and potential NCAA infractions in college sports motivated the Southeastern Conference to put extra emphasis on the issue at this week’s spring meetings.Commissioner Greg Sankey called on U.S. Integrity, a company that works with professional sports leagues and college conferences — including the SEC since 2018 — to monitor events for gambling improprieties, to give multiple presentation...

American Superconductor: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:44 GMT

AYER, Mass. (AP) — AYER, Mass. (AP) — American Superconductor Corp. (AMSC) on Wednesday reported a loss of $6.9 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.The Ayer, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of 25 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 28 cents per share.The wind turbine component maker posted revenue of $31.7 million in the period.For the year, the company reported that its loss widened to $35 million, or $1.26 per share. Revenue was reported as $106 million.For the current quarter ending in June, American Superconductor expects its per-share loss to be 17 cents.The company said it expects revenue in the range of $26 million to $30 million for the fiscal first quarter.In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, the company’s shares hit $4.69. A year ago, they were trading at $5.34._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stoc...

PVH: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:44 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — PVH Corp. (PVH) on Wednesday reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $136 million.The New York-based company said it had net income of $2.14 per share.The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.93 per share.The owner of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands posted revenue of $2.16 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.13 billion.PVH expects full-year earnings to be $10 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PVH at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PVHSource

Champion UConn gets Newton back at deadline for college players to exit NBA draft

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:44 GMT

Connecticut’s reign as NCAA champion will begin with multiple starters having left for the NBA draft and one returning after flirting with doing the same.Guard Tristen Newton announced that he is withdrawing his name from the draft Wednesday, the NCAA’s deadline for players who declared as early entrants to the draft to withdraw and retain their college eligibility. The list of players facing decisions include a pair of bigs who were voted Associated Press men’s college basketball players of the year in Purdue’s Zach Edey and Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe. The 7-foot-4 Edey was last season’s winner after guiding the Boilermakers to a No. 1 seed in the NCAAs, while Tshiebwe was the 2022 winner as a rebounding and double-double force.A number of other college players have similar decisions, including Missouri’s Kobe Brown, Syracuse’s Judah Mintz, Arkansas’ Jordan Walsh and Illinois’ Terrence Shannon Jr.For the current champions, Newton...

Answered prayers: Tennessee church recovers truckload of organ pipes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:44 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The prayers of a Tennessee church were answered when whoever stole a moving truck near its building didn’t keep what they found inside: old organ pipes, and lots of them.Calvary Episcopal Church in downtown Memphis had loaded a Penske truck earlier this month with nearly 2,000 organ pipes for transport to Spencer Organ Company in Boston, where they were to undergo restoration. But the truck was stolen after being loaded.A few days later police found the truck and many of the nearly 90-year-old pipes, but they recovered even more over the weekend, the church told news outlets. The latest recovery came after police got a CrimeStoppers tip on Sunday that led officers to a van that was parked near where they found the truck, the church said.The Memphis Police Department has impounded the van.The organ pipes will be sent for restoration, Calvary Episcopal Church Rector Scott Walters said. Source

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Denver's northern suburbs until 3:45

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Increasing clouds throughout Wednesday afternoon won't stop highs from reaching 80 degrees with shower and storm chances in the Denver weather forecast.At 3 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Denver, Thornton, Arvada and the surrounding communities that lasts until 3:45 p.m.Weather today: Storm chances lingerDenver and the Front Range will have extra clouds across the area for the first part of Wednesday, with highs topping out around the 80-degree mark. Family’s truck and trailer stolen from hotel parking lot Storms can form in the early afternoon along the foothills and will push out across the plains through the early evening.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on May 31. Weather tonight: Extra cloudsClouds stick around Wednesday night with mild lows in the low 50s. Winds will be brisk through the first half of the night with showers exiting the state.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on May 31. Looking ahead: More storm...

5-year-old missing from Aurora since Tuesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police are looking for a 5-year-old who was reported missing on Tuesday.The Aurora Police Department is asking the public to look out for 5-year-old Maha, who goes by Mahali. She was reported missing on May 30. Family’s truck and trailer stolen from hotel parking lot APD also included a photo of Mahali's mother Alexus, who is the primary caretaker.A 5-year-old out of Aurora was reported missing on May 30. She may be with her mother, Alexus, who is pictured. (Aurora Police Department)Five-year-old Maha was reported missing since May 30 out of Aurora. She may be with her mother, Alexus. (Aurora Police Department) It is not confirmed if Mahali is with Alexus, but APD is asking that if you see Alexus and Maha together, contact 911.Anyone with information on Mahali's whereabouts is asked to contact the Denver Metro Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

How are you celebrating Navy and Gold Week in Denver?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The NBA Finals, featuring a matchup of the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat, are almost here - and across Colorado, fans are showing their navy and gold pride.This is happening so much that Denver Mayor Michael Hancock declared it Navy & Gold Week in the Mile High City. 4 things you can buy for the price of Nuggets vs Heat tickets Game 1 of the series takes place Thursday night at Ball Arena with Game 2 happening in Denver Saturday night as well. The series moves to Miami for Games 3 and 4, which will be Wednesday and Friday. If needed, Game 5 will be in Denver on June 12, Game 6 will be in Miami on June 15 and Game 7 will be in Denver on June 18.You can expect to see Denver Nuggets shirts and jerseys across the city and state during this series. Hancock was even joined by Nuggets mascot Rocky and PA announcer Kyle Speller Wednesday to ceremonially rename the Bannock Street Plaza to Denver Nuggets Way.Gov. Jared Polis has joined the fun, tweeting about the strain...

Navy pilot rescued near Key West station after technical issue forces him to eject mid-flight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:44 GMT

A U.S. Navy pilot was rescued off Key West after his F-5 jet encountered a technical problem that forced him to eject, officials said.According to the Naval Air Station Key West Public Affairs Office, the incident occurred 25 miles off shore, shortly after takeoff from Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field, at around 9:20 a.m., Wednesday.The pilot is assigned to a fighter squadron, flying adversary planes against other fighter pilots in mock dogfights.Within minutes of the pilot’s ejection, a Naval Air Station Key West search-and-rescue operation launched a helicopter to locate and retrieve the pilot.Fortunately, the pilot was located and rescued, avoiding any serious injuries. He was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center for further evaluation and treatment. Despite the harrowing ordeal, the pilot remains responsive.Quick thinking and rescue efforts made this outcome possible. The pilot was seen walking away from the rescue helicopter an...

Gun threat prank causes lockdown at Coral Reef Senior High School

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:11:44 GMT

A school scare caused a temporary lockdown in Southwest Miami-Dade. Police officers were lined up outside Coral Reef Senior High School, Wednesday morning. They said the initial scare was over reports that there was someone with a gun on campus.Investigators said it turned out to be an alleged prank pulled by a student from another school.Officials reported no guns were found, and no one was hurt.The lockdown was later lifted.