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EMMITSBURG, Md. (AP) — Dola Adebayo's 16 points helped Mount St. Mary's defeat Delaware State 76-66 on Saturday night. Adebayo added seven rebounds for the Mountaineers (4-2). Jedy Cordilia scored 14 points while shooting 7 of 10 from the field and added seven rebounds. Terrell Ard Jr. shot 5 of 7 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 14 points. Carmello Pacheco shot 4 of 5 from 3-point range and had 14 points. The Hornets (2-4) were led in scoring by Kaseem Watson, who finished with 16 points and six rebounds. Delaware State also got 16 points and two steals from Martez Robinson. Robert Smith had 14 points and six rebounds. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Though the game was actually pretty competitive for prolonged stretches on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Vikings imposed their will in the final quarter to run away with a 42-21 win over the Atlanta Falcons. ADVERTISEMENT It was a masterful performance from Sam Darnold in a game against the man he replaced. It wasn’t as good of a game for Kirk Cousins as he struggled to make much of an impact against his former team. Here are five takeaways from the Vikings’ 42-21 win over the Falcons: The ascension of Darnold continues There were audible “MVP! MVP! MVP!” chants as the game between the Vikings and Falcons wound to a close. They were for Darnold, who completed 22 of 28 passes for 347 yards and five touchdowns, proving that the Vikings are legitimate Super Bowl contenders with him at the helm. There aren’t many quarterbacks in the NFL that have played better than Darnold over the past month. In that span, Darnold has completed 85 of 125 passes for 1,158 yards and 11 touchdowns, while leading the Vikings to a 4-0 record. ADVERTISEMENT Will he actually win MVP? Not likely. Does he deserve to be in the conversation? Absolutely. More empty stats for Cousins Never mind that Cousins put up some prolific numbers, completing 23 of 37 passes for 344 yards. He also threw a pair of interceptions and failed to keep the game competitive. There were countless games while he was playing for the Vikings that featured a similar script. It was commonplace for Cousins to pad his stats in garbage time of a game that he had no chance of winning. Now, that’s a problem the Falcons are navigating in real time. After some strong play from Cousins earlier this season, he has regressed over the past month, and as a result, the Falcons have an 0-4 record in that span. ADVERTISEMENT No answer for Jefferson and Addison The dynamic duo of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison rewrote the record books for the Vikings in the win over the Falcons. They became the only players in franchise history to each record more than 100 yards receiving and a pair of touchdowns in the same game. That’s an insane stat considering Randy Moss and Cris Carter played together as did Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen. In total, Jefferson finished with seven catches for 132 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while Addison finished with eight catches for 133 yards and a trio of touchdowns. ADVERTISEMENT An effective game for Jones After being held in check last time out, Aaron Jones bounced back with a solid effort for the Vikings against the Falcons. He was extremely effective carrying the ball and finished with 13 rushes for 73 yards and a touchdown. The fact that Jones was able to find pay dirt late in the game was a nice reward for him, considering he was an unsung hero on offense. As explosive as the Vikings proved to be throughout the air, Jones provided a nice changeup on the ground, which helped in chewing up clock down the stretch. As somebody who had a lot of success in the final month of last season, Jones is well on his way to replicating that this season. Some opportunistic takeaways Though the defense for the Vikings struggled at times, allowing nearly 500 yards of total offense, it also stepped up a couple of times to force key turnovers. ADVERTISEMENT Whether it was Josh Metellus recording an interception early, or Byron Murphy with an interception late, the defense needed both of them to help turn the tide in the game. There was also an important forced fumble from Brian Asamoah on special teams that ended up being recovered by C.J. Ham. On the flip side, the Vikings did not turn the ball over on offense, which helped them pull away in the final frame. ______________________________________________________ This story was written by one of our partner news agencies. Forum Communications Company uses content from agencies such as Reuters, Kaiser Health News, Tribune News Service and others to provide a wider range of news to our readers. Learn more about the news services FCC uses here .
The state’s top road safety bureaucrat has rejected suggestions that new high-tech cameras that can catch wrongdoers on West Australian roads en masse are revenue-raisers. Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner joined Road Safety Minister David Michael on Monday to announce the rollout of the six mobile cameras from Australia Day. Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner and Road Safety Minister David Michael. The smart cameras, leased for five years at a cost of $22 million, can easily spot motorists using their phones or driving without a seatbelt and will be deployed to deter the behaviours that make up a large reason for so many of the fatalities on WA roads. A camera pointed at just one lane on the Kwinana Freeway near Salter Point last month spotted more than 6300 people using their mobiles while driving, and 5100 not wearing their seatbelts. Had that camera been used to issue fines, it could have netted the Road Trauma Trust account anywhere from $5 million to $10 million, depending on the severity of the offences. The rollout of the new cameras will coincide with a three-month grace period where motorists breaking the law will be issues with a caution instead of a fine. Warner said this demonstrated the cameras were not about revenue-raising, but changing behaviours. “It’s anything but revenue raising, that’s why we’re doing caution notices,” he said. “This is about drivers changing their behaviour. We have a culture problem. We need to address it, and these cameras are the first step in doing that.”
BEING thousands of miles apart hasn’t stopped I’m a Celeb star GK Barry from finding adorable ways to stay connected with her girlfriend. During a segment on I’m a Celeb : Unpacked last night, Joel Dommett read out a selection of questions sent in for GK Barry by members of the public. One of them asked: "Do you miss eyelashes or your phone more?" Fans of the couple know that 'eyelashes' is a secret code name GK uses for Ella Rutherford . Without hesitation, the TikTok star replied: "My girlfriend – I miss her so much. I love you!" Joel, seemingly unaware of the reference, chuckled and said: "Neither of the options, I like that." read more in I'm A Celeb However, Ella will no doubt know what her girlfriend meant and appreciate getting a shout out from the jungle. Fans previously spotted another sweet tribute to Ella - GK’s necklace doesn’t have her own name on it but instead says eyelashes. The nickname stems from Ella’s reputation for having the best fake eyelashes in town. In the jungle, GK opened up to her campmates about her relationship, sharing how she met Ella through a mutual friend and instantly felt a connection. Most read in I’m A Celebrity 2024 "I really liked her the first day I met her," GK admitted. Initially she introduced Ella to her parents as a friend, before revealing they were dating. "They just love her, they never had an issue with it," she added. Before entering the jungle, GK made sure to send a heartfelt gift to her other half. Ella shared a snap of the bouquet complete with a sweet note on social media, confessing they brought her to tears.Another special edition of Record Roundup, just in time for the holidays. If you’re shopping for a record collector who already owns a turntable but lacks a decent stereo system to plug it into, I have some suggestions. The goal here is to provide an affordable and compact audio system that also sounds great. Ideally, that means true stereo sound, but I have included several single-speaker options for those who are truly space-constrained. Think portable speakers and powered bookshelf speakers, so no standalone amplifier is required. I’ve also included four options that are aimed specifically at the vinyl crowd, including built-in PHONO preamps so pretty much any turntable can be connected. These speakers are made by a range of top audio brands. They vary in price and style, and none is more than $600. What they share in common is that over the past several years, I have evaluated, reviewed and recommended each of them. Part One: No Pre-Amp Required You can directly connect virtually any turntable equipped with a MM cartridge (which is most consumer models). PSB Alpha AM5 Legendary Canadian speaker manufacturer PSB offers a great option in the Alpha AM5 powered bookshelf speakers. During testing ( review here ) I was impressed by the low end performance of their 5-1/4 inch cone woofers, the wide sound stage and overall warmth. Perfect for vinyl. Bluetooth streaming is supported and the Alpha AM5’s DSP offers digital magic like Widesound and Enhance Dialog Clarity to customize the sound. Priced at $599 a pair, they are available in matte finish black or white with metal magnetic grills. Andover Audio SpinBase MAX Andover Audio’s $499 SpinBase MAX is an ingenious solution to space issues. The company employed its proprietary IsoGroove technology to build a speaker cabinet that you use as a base for your turntable–no worries about vibration or distortion messing up record playback. The entire system has a footprint just slightly larger than the turntable on its own. Inside the minimalist slab with the big volume knob on front is a 270-degree speaker array for 60W of convincing, room filling sound. SpinBase MAX also supports Bluetooth streaming. Andover Audio SpeakEasy 4 For those who prefer true stereo sound, Andover Audio recently released its $399 SpeakEasy 4 powered bookshelf speakers. The SpeakEasy 4s offer a wide range of digital and analog inputs and outputs, including a switchable PHONO preamp. With 150W of bi-amplified power (50W + 25W per channel) driving their 4-inch long excursion woofers and 3/4-inch silk dome tweeters, these speakers deliver the stereo sound a record collection deserves. You can read my SpeakEasy 4 review here . Klipsch Three Plus I love the mid-century modern vibe the $399 Klipsch Three Plus premium Bluetooth speaker gives off, with its real walnut veneer finish, wraparound cloth grill cover and machined metal volume knob. While it offers Bluetooth streaming, this speaker doesn’t just deliver retro looks, it also includes retro connectivity with a switchable PHONO preamp built in. That gorgeous cabinet is concealing a 5.25-inch high excursion woofer and a pair of 2.25-inch full range drivers, with 120W of amplification. You don’t get true stereo, but it will be a definite audio upgrade over plugging a turntable into most portable speakers. Part Two: Requires a Turntable With a Built-in Preamp The speaker system has an AUX or Line-In input, so a turntable requires either its own built-in preamp (which many consumer models offer), or you’ll also need a standalone PHONO preamplifier between the speaker and the turntable. Also, if connecting a turntable to a speaker’s AUX input, you may need to pick up a 2 x male RCA to 3.5mm cable. Fluance Ai61 Canada’s Fluance doesn’t just make some of my favorite turntables, the company also offers some very compelling powered bookshelf speakers to plug them into. The Ai41s are good, but I’d pay the $50 extra to bump up to the Ai61s (especially in the Lucky Bamboo finish). With 6.5-inch woofers and 120W of power, they pack a punch. They also support a wide range of inputs including Bluetooth. The Fluance Ai61 powered bookshelf speakers ( reviewed here ) are affordably priced at $299.99, but you do need a turntable with its own preamp. U-Turn Audio Ethos U-Turn Audio is another company that makes great turntables–and also offers the option of adding a pair of powered bookshelf speakers to plug them into. The $449 U-Turn Audio Ethos speakers feature a fully analog signal path, a flat response (so records sound true to life) and RCA inputs–although you will need a turntable with a preamp. In a nod to our digital life, despite the emphasis on analog the Ethos speakers do also support Bluetooth connectivity. A handsome walnut veneer finish is available for an extra $100 and speaker grills will set you back $30. Marshall Stanmore III The $379.99 Marshall Stanmore III is the ideal Bluetooth speaker for the turntable owner who wants to look like they’ve plugged into a vintage guitar amp. The retro looks extend to a top mounted power toggle switch and rotary knobs for bass, treble and volume. You’ll need a turntable with a preamp, but there’s an RCA line input in back to plug in a turntable (it also supports Bluetooth). The Class D amplifier delivers 50W to the 5-inch woofer and 15W each to the pair of outward-angled tweeters. Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM The final speaker on my list is not one that is often associated with turntables. However, the $399.99 Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM is no ordinary portable Bluetooth speaker. This one is a monster (over 14-inches tall and 13 pounds) and it can output some pretty convincing, room-filling sound thanks to a speaker array that consists of two 4.5-inch woofers, two tweeters and a pair of big passive radiators. It also sports Adaptive EQ, so the sound output is optimized for whatever space it’s in. And the HYPERBOOM ( reviewed here ) also offers an array of inputs, including a 3.5MM AUX input that you can use to connect a turntable that has its own preamp. Looking for something to play that record collection on as well? Record Roundup 28 has a collection of my favorite turntables, from entry level to higher end models.
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