
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Peyton Smith's 12 points helped Fairfield hold off Vermont 67-66 on Sunday. Smith shot 4 of 7 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Stags (3-4). Prophet Johnson scored 10 points, finishing 4 of 6 from the floor. Makuei Riek had 10 points and shot 4 for 9, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc. TJ Long led the Catamounts (3-4) in scoring, finishing with 18 points. TJ Hurley added 17 points for Vermont. Jace Roquemore finished with 13 points and two steals. NEXT UP Fairfield takes on Fairleigh Dickinson at home on Sunday, and Vermont hosts SUNY-Plattsburgh on Wednesday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
Grace from Newcastle thought her game was over after being knocked off the wheel when she and fellow Geordies Chris and Rosie Ramsey answered a question on who was monarch during the Second World War incorrectly on Saturday's (November 23) episode. But Grace soon returned to the wheel being spun in again from the contestant wheel, only to be shutdown again and think her dreams of winning were scuppered. But when fellow competitors Sally from Glasgow and Dean from Cardiff incorrectly answered the 'cash out... Daniel Hordon
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Biden opens final White House holiday season with turkey pardons and first lady gets Christmas tree WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has kicked off his final holiday season at the White House, issuing the traditional reprieve to two turkeys who will bypass the Thanksgiving table to live out their days in Minnesota. The president welcomed 2,500 guests under sunny skies as he cracked jokes about the fates of “Peach” and “Blossom.” He also sounded wistful tones about the last weeks of his presidency. Separately, first lady Jill Biden received the delivery of the official White House Christmas tree. And the Bidens are traveling to New York later Monday for an early holiday celebration with members of the Coast Guard. Couple charged in ring suspected of stealing $1 million in Lululemon clothes MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Connecticut couple has been charged in Minnesota with being part of a shoplifting ring suspected of stealing around $1 million in goods across the country from upscale athletic wear retailer Lululemon.Jadion Anthony Richards and Akwele Nickeisha Lawes-Richards, both of Danbury, Connecticut, were charged this month with one felony count of organized retail theft. Both went free last week after posting bail bonds of $100,000 for him and $30,000 for her. They're also suspected in thefts from Lululemon stores in Colorado, Utah, New York and Connecticut. They're due back in court next month. Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season LAS VEGAS (AP) — Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. The approval ends years of wrangling that launched a federal investigation into why Colorado-based Liberty Media, would not approve the team initially started by Michael Andretti, who has since stepped aside. The 11th team will be called Cadillac F1 and be run by new Andretti Global majority owners Dan Towriss and Mark Walter. The team will use Ferrari engines its first two years until GM has a Cadillac engine built for competition in time for the 2028 season. US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer U.S. women’s national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer. Naeher is on the team’s roster for a pair of upcoming matches in Europe but those will be her last after a full 11 years playing for the United States. Naeher was on the U.S. team that won the Women’s World Cup in 2019 and the gold medal at this year's Olympics in France. She’s the only U.S. goalkeeper to earn a shutout in both a World Cup and an Olympic final. Bah, humbug! Vandal smashes Ebenezer Scrooge's tombstone used in 'A Christmas Carol' movie LONDON (AP) — If life imitates art, a vandal in the English countryside may be haunted by The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Police in the town of Shrewsbury are investigating how a tombstone at the fictional grave of Ebenezer Scrooge was destroyed. The movie prop used in the 1984 adaption of Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol” had become a tourist attraction. The film starred George C. Scott as the cold-hearted curmudgeon who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve who show him what will become of his life if he doesn’t become a better person. West Mercia Police say the stone was vandalized in the past week. Megachurch founder T.D. Jakes suffers health incident during sermon at Dallas church DALLAS (AP) — The founder of Dallas-based megachurch The Potter's House, Bishop T.D. Jakes, was hospitalized after suffering what the church called a “slight health incident.” Jakes was speaking to churchgoers after he sat down and began trembling as several people gathered around him Sunday at the church. Jakes' daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts and her husband Touré Roberts said in a statement on social media late Sunday that Jakes was improving. The 67-year-old Jakes founded the non-denominational The Potter's House in 1996 and his website says it now has more than 30,000 members with campuses in Fort Worth and Frisco, Texas; and in Denver. At the crossroads of news and opinion, 'Morning Joe' hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting The reaction of those who defended “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for meeting with President-elect Trump sounds almost quaint in the days of opinionated journalism. Doesn't it makes sense, they said, for hosts of a political news show to meet with such an important figure? But given how “Morning Joe” has attacked Trump, its viewers felt insulted. Many reacted quickly by staying away. It all reflects the broader trend of opinion crowding out traditional journalist in today's marketplace, and the expectations that creates among consumers. By mid-week, the show's audience was less than two-thirds what it has typically been this year. Pilot dies in plane crash in remote woods of New York, puppy found alive WINDHAM, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a pilot and at least one dog he was transporting died when a small plane crashed in the snowy woods of the Catskill Mountains, though a puppy on the flight was found alive with two broken legs. The Greene County sheriff’s office says Seuk Kim of Springfield, Virginia, was flying from Maryland to Albany, New York, when the plane crashed at about 6:10 p.m. Sunday in a remote area. Officials believe the pilot died from the impact. The surviving dog was hospitalized, while a third dog was not located. The flight was connected with a not-for-profit group that transports rescue animals. Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans for distributing his $147B fortune after his death OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition of giving by handing out more than $1.1 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to four of his family's foundations Monday, and he offered new details about who will be handing out the rest of his fortune after his death. Buffett has said previously that his three kids will distribute his remaining $147.4 billion fortune in the 10 years after his death, but now he has also designated successors for them because it’s possible that Buffett’s children could die before giving it all away. Buffett said he has no regrets about his decision to start giving away his fortune in 2006. Pop star Ed Sheeran apologizes to Man United boss Ruben Amorim for crashing interview MANCHESTER, England (AP) — British pop star Ed Sheeran has apologized to Ruben Amorim after inadvertently interrupting the new Manchester United head coach during a live television interview. Amorim was talking on Sky Sports after United’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich on Sunday when Sheeran walked up to embrace analyst Jamie Redknapp. The interview was paused before Redknapp told the pop star to “come and say hello in a minute.” Sheeran is a lifelong Ipswich fan and holds a minority stake in the club. He was pictured celebrating after Omari Hutchinson’s equalizing goal in the game at Portman Road.That’s exactly what Petr Yan did in his last fight at UFC Macau: Yan won by TKO and is gaining more and more votes among flyweight contenders. The Russian creature stood up; striking and grappling skills led to a unanimous decision victory, ultimately proving his strong stand in the bantamweight division. Petr Yan, who previously lost his bantamweight title to Aljamain Sterling due to a shoulder injury, now aims for the title defense and challenges Dvalishvili to bring fans the rematch. Petr Yan Shoots and Scores: Knocking Figueiredo out in the Decider Petr Yan fought with the former flyweight champion, his opponent Deiveson Figueiredo , in an entertaining match. Figueiredo fought the Russian fighter for five rounds and was badly outmatched by the fighter in a combination of stand-up and ground fighting techniques. Petr Yan was able to stay in control on the ground and suffocate Figueiredo with clean-up strikes, which was pretty diverse. At UFC 303 , Yan’s latest win was his second win in the year 2024 after defeating Song Yadong in the previous fight at UFC 299. There was no delay upon the victory roof to his head; Petr Yan immediately responded with his next plans. After the fight, he was very determined to get back to Merab Dvalishvili and take back his bantamweight belt. Petr Yan, however, brought the memory of the fans and critics to the fact that Figueiredo was heralded as the no. 1 contender in the division, and his victory was a step forward towards getting another shot at the title. Merab Dvalishvili Responds The current bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili, appeared on social media to congratulate Petr Yan. Despite acknowledging the UFC Macau main event fight, Merab Dvalishvili suggested they could fight again by naming a match at UFC 313 in Las Vegas on March 8. The two fought for the last time in March 2023, when Merab Dvalishvili defeated Yan through a unanimous decision in UFC Las Vegas. That loss became a painful stretch for Petr Yan as he extended his string of losses to three and gave up his bantamweight title in a rather dubious disqualification decision against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 259. Since that period, which was difficult for Yan to carry on, he had a couple of wins in 2024. In overwhelming Figueiredo, Volkan’s fans did not just see his technical prowess, which is otherwise a marvel to behold, but also a statement about his standing in the bantamweight category. As for Dvalishvili, he has been on the rampage since his victory over Petr Yan. The Georgian standout knocked out Henry Cejudo at UFC 298 and became the bantamweight champion after a decision win over Sean O’Malley at UFC 306. Conclusion Petr Yan getting back in the bantamweight division has brought out the championship factor in him again, and with his win against Deiveson Figueiredo at the UFC in Macau, he is still a force to reckon with. This has effectively put the cat among the pigeons, with Merab Dvalishvili admitting that a rematch can be expected next year; a fight between these two top-class competitors could shape the division in 2024. It would be one of the possible fights of the year if fans are waiting for a rematch when Petr Yan wants to prove himself and Merab Dvalishvili wants to continue his dominance . This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.