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Chuck Woolery , whose game-show hosting career included tenures at Wheel of Fortune and Love Connection , has died at age 83. Mark Young, Woolery’s friend and podcast cohost, shared the news on X on Saturday. “It is with a broken heart that I tell you that my dear brother @chuckwoolery has just passed away,” Young wrote. “Life will not be the same without him. RIP, brother.” Young told TMZ he was at Woolery’s home in Texas when the former TV host reported not feeling well and went to lie down. When Young checked in later, Woolery was having trouble breathing, and despite a 911 call, Woolery died shortly thereafter. Woolery was born on March 16, 1941, in Ashland, Kentucky, to a business owner and a homemaker, according to The Hollywood Reporter . After stints at the University of Kentucky, in the U.S. Navy, and at Morehead State University, Woolery moved to Nashville to start a music career. He and singer Elkin “Bubba” Fowler formed the psychedelic pop duo The Avant-Garde, and their song “Naturally Stoned” peaked at No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968. Lorimar Television/ Everett Collection A singing performance on The Merv Griffin Show led Woolery to audition for a new game show, originally titled Shopper’s Bazaar , that Merv Griffin was developing at the time. After some tinkering, Wheel of Fortune debuted on NBC on January 6, 1975. Griffin earned a Daytime Emmy for his Wheel work and hosted the show until 1981, when a salary dispute led producers to replace him with Pat Sajak . Related ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Turns 40, But Do You Remember the Other Versions? Woolery moved on with a job hosting the syndicated dating game show Love Connection from 1983 to 1994, pulling in 4.5 million viewers a day at one point. He also emceed the game show Scrabble from 1984 to 1990, and between the two shows, he was earning $1 million a year by 1986, as People reported at the time. Woolery also hosted the game show Greed on Fox from 1999 to 2000 and Lingo on Game Show Network from 2002 to 2007. In recent years, Woolery stoked controversy with his political views, posting a tweet that sparked antisemitism accusations in 2017 and then claiming in 2020 that “everyone [was] lying” about the coronavirus pandemic , as Newsweek reported. He also argued that minorities didn’t need civil rights, according to the Associated Press . Woolery was married four times, and his ex-wives included actor Jo Ann Pflug. He had eight children and stepchildren, per THR . More Headlines: Chuck Woolery Dies: Former ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Love Connection’ Host Was 83 Will Ryan Eggold Return for ‘Cross’ Season 2? Chad Duell Leaving ‘General Hospital’: ‘This Wasn’t an Easy Decision for Me’ ‘The White Lotus’: Everything We Know About a Possible Season 4 ‘Brilliant Minds’ Scoop on ‘Terrifying’ Cliffhanger, Plus What’s Next With Carol’s Patient?None
Michail Antonio spoke to his West Ham team-mates via a video call from his hospital bed before they beat Wolves 2-1 on Monday night. Jarrod Bowen held Antonio’s number nine shirt aloft after scoring the winner in support of the Hammers striker, who is recovering after a horror car crash on Saturday. Boss Julen Lopetegui said: “He is not in his best moment but he kept his humour. It was a special moment for us. “I think we have a lot of reason to win matches but this was one reason more. He’s alive so we are happy.” West Ham players wore ‘Antonio 9′ shirts while warming up and walking out before kick-off. The shirts will be signed by the players, including Antonio, and auctioned off with the proceeds going to the NHS and Air Ambulances UK. Tomas Soucek headed West Ham into the lead and held up nine fingers to a TV camera. The Czech midfielder told Sky Sports: “He’s been here since I came here. He is really my favourite. I said it would be tough for me to play without him. “I was so scared what was going to happen. It was a really tough week for him, his family and us.” Matt Doherty equalised for Wolves, and boss Gary O’Neil felt they should have had two penalties for fouls on Goncalo Guedes and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, both of which were checked by VAR. But Bowen’s winner – O’Neil believed there was a foul in the build-up – condemned Wolves to a 10th defeat of the season and a third in a row. While under-pressure Lopetegui may have earned a stay of execution, O’Neil’s future as Wolves manager is now in serious doubt. “A lot of things went against us but ultimately we have not found a way to turn the game in our favour,” he said. “But the players showed they are still fighting for me, for the fans and the group. “Whenever this journey ends with Wolves I’ll be proud of it.” There was an acrimonious end to the match as captains Bowen and Mario Lemina scuffled after the final whistle, with the Wolves midfielder angrily shoving people including one of his own coaches, Shaun Derry. “I just went to shake his hand after the game,” Bowen said. “He didn’t want to shake my hand, two captains together just to say ‘well done’ after the game. “I know it’s difficult when you lose. I’ve been on the end of that situation.” O’Neil added: “Mario is calm now. He’s a passionate guy and something was said that upset him. “The instinct of the staff was to make sure he didn’t get into trouble, but he took some calming down.”Women’s basketball | Richardson ices game as Humboldt holds off SF State 59-55
Travelers Cos. Inc. stock rises Wednesday, still underperforms marketPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller sat for a long interview with the NCAA as it looked into concerns about his lawyer said Friday amid reports a federal probe is now under way. “Hysier Miller fully cooperated with the NCAA’s investigation. He sat for a five-hour interview and answered every question the NCAA asked. He also produced every document the NCAA requested,” lawyer Jason Bologna said in a statement. “Hysier did these things because he wanted to play basketball this season, and he is devastated that he cannot.” Miller, a three-year starter from South Philadelphia, transferred to Virginia Tech this spring. However, the Hokies released him last month due to what the program called “circumstances prior to his enrollment at Virginia Tech.” Bologna declined to confirm that a federal investigation had been opened, as did spokespeople for both the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Philadelphia. ESPN, citing unnamed sources, reported Thursday that authorities were investigating whether Miller bet on games he played in at Temple, and whether he adjusted his performance accordingly. “Hysier Miller has overcome more adversity in his 22 years than most people face in their lifetime. He will meet and overcome whatever obstacles lay ahead," Bologna said. Miller scored eight points — about half his season average of 15.9 — in a 100-72 loss to UAB on March 7 that was later flagged for unusual betting activity. Temple said it has been aware of those allegations since they became public in March, and has been cooperative. “We have been fully responsive and cooperative with the NCAA since the moment we learned of the investigation,” Temple President John Fry said in a letter Thursday to the school community. However, Fry said Temple had not received any requests for information from state or federal law enforcement agencies. He vowed to cooperate fully if they did. “Coaches, student-athletes and staff members receive mandatory training on NCAA rules and regulations, including prohibitions on involvement in sports wagering," Fry said in the letter. The same week the Temple-UAB game raised concerns, Loyola (Maryland) said it had removed a person from its basketball program after it became aware of a gambling violation. Temple played UAB again on March 17, in the finals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament. League spokesman Tom Fenstermaker also declined comment on Friday. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up . AP college basketball: andWhy aren’t mobile homes considered among affordable housing fixes?
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NoneUNITY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The team looking for a missing Pennsylvania woman believed to have fallen into a sinkhole has determined that an abandoned coal mine is too unstable for people to safely search underground, authorities said Wednesday while still expressing hope Elizabeth Pollard will be found alive. Rescue workers continue to search for Elizabeth Pollard, who is believed to have disappeared in a sinkhole while looking for her cat, Wednesday in Marguerite, Pa. Emergency crews and others have been trying to find Pollard, 64, for two days. Her relatives reported her missing early Tuesday and her vehicle with her unharmed 5-year-old granddaughter inside was found about two hours later, near what is thought to be a freshly opened sinkhole above the long closed, crumbling mine. Authorities said in a noon update that the roof of the mine collapsed in several places and is not stable. The sinkhole is in the village of Marguerite, about 40 miles east of Pittsburgh. “We did get, you know, where we wanted, where we thought that she was at. We’ve been to that spot," said Pleasant Unity Fire Chief John Bacha, the incident's operations officer. “What happened at that point, I don’t know, maybe the slurry of mud pushed her one direction. There were several different seams of that mine, shafts that all came together where this happened at.” Trooper Cliff Greenfield said crews were still actively searching for Pollard. “We are hopeful that she’s found alive,” Greenfield said. Searchers were using electronic devices and cameras as surface digging continued with the use of heavy equipment, Bacha said. Search dogs may also be used. Rescue workers search through the night in a sinkhole for Elizabeth Pollard, who disappeared while looking for her cat, Tuesday in Marguerite, Pa. On Wednesday afternoon, machinery was removing material from the area around the hole while police and other government vehicles blocked a clear view of the scene. Sinkholes occur in the area because of subsidence from coal mining activity. Rescuers had been using water to break down and remove clay and dirt from the mine, which has been closed since the 1950s, but that increased the risk “for potential other mine subsidence to take place," Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson Trooper Steve Limani said. Crews lowered a pole camera with a sensitive listening device into the hole, but it detected nothing. Another camera lowered into the hole showed what could be a shoe about 30 feet below the surface, Limani said. Searchers have also deployed drones and thermal imaging equipment, to no avail. Marguerite Fire Chief Scot Graham, the incident commander, said access to the immediate area surrounding the hole was being tightly controlled and monitored, with rescuers attached by harness. The top of a sinkhole is seen Tuesday in the village of Marguerite, Pa., where rescuers searched for a woman who disappeared. “We cannot judge as to what’s going on underneath us. Again, you had a small hole on top but as soon as you stuck a camera down through to look, you had this big void,” Graham said. “And it was all different depths. The process is long, is tedious. We have to make sure that we are keeping safety in the forefront as well as the rescue effort.” Bacha said they were “hoping that there’s a void that she could still be in.” Pollard's family called police at about 1 a.m. Tuesday to say she had not been seen since going out at about 5 p.m. Monday to search for Pepper, her cat. The temperature dropped well below freezing that night. Her son, Axel Hayes, said Pollard is a happy woman who likes going out to have fun. She and her husband adopted Hayes and his twin brother when they were infants. Hayes called Pollard “a great person overall, a great mother” who “never really did anybody wrong.” He said at one point Pollard had about 10 cats. “Every cat that she’s ever come in contact with, she has a close bond with them,” Hayes said. His mother worked for many years at Walmart but recently was not employed, he said. “I’m just hoping right now that she’s still with us and she’s able to come back to us,” he said. Police said they found Pollard's car parked behind Monday's Union Restaurant in Marguerite, about 20 feet from the sinkhole. Hunters and restaurant workers in the area said they had not noticed the manhole-size opening in the hours before Pollard disappeared, leading rescuers to speculate that the sinkhole was new. “It almost feels like it opened up with her standing on top of it,” Limani said. Searchers accessed the mine late Tuesday afternoon and dug a separate entrance out of concern that the ground around the sinkhole opening was not stable. “Let’s be honest, we need to get a little bit lucky, right?” Limani said Wednesday. “We need a little bit of luck on our side. We need a little bit of God’s good blessing on our side.” Pollard lives in a small neighborhood across the street from where her car and granddaughter were located, Limani said. The young girl “nodded off in the car and woke up. Grandma never came back," Limani said. The child stayed in the car until two troopers rescued her. It's not clear what happened to Pepper. In an era of rapid technological advancement and environmental change, American agriculture is undergoing a revolution that reaches far beyond the farm gate. From the food on consumer plates to the economic health of rural communities, the transformation of U.S. farming practices is reshaping the nation's landscape in ways both visible and hidden. LandTrust explores how these changes impact everyone, whether they live in the heartland or the heart of the city. The image of the small family farm, while still a reality for many, is increasingly giving way to larger, more technologically advanced operations. According to the USDA, the number of farms in the U.S. has fallen from 6.8 million in 1935 to about 2 million today, with the average farm size growing from 155 acres to 444 acres. This shift has profound implications for rural communities and the food system as a whole. Despite these changes, diversity in farming practices is on the rise. A landmark study published in Science , involving data from over 2,000 farms across 11 countries, found that diversifying farmland simultaneously delivers environmental and social benefits. This challenges the longstanding idea that practices boosting biodiversity must come at a cost to yields and food security. The adoption of precision agriculture technologies is transforming how farmers manage their land and resources. GPS-guided tractors, drone surveillance, and AI-powered crop management systems are becoming commonplace on many farms. These technologies allow farmers to apply water, fertilizers, and pesticides with pinpoint accuracy, reducing waste and environmental impact while improving yields. However, the digital divide remains a challenge. More than 22% of rural communities lack reliable broadband internet access, hindering the widespread implementation of AI and other advanced technologies in agriculture. While technology offers new opportunities, farmers are also facing significant economic challenges. The USDA's 2024 farm income forecast projects a 4.4% decline in net farm income from 2023, following a sharp 19.5% drop from 2022 to 2023. This financial pressure is compounded by rising production costs and market volatility. Climate variability adds another layer of complexity. Extreme weather events, changing precipitation patterns, and shifting growing seasons are forcing farmers to adapt quickly. These factors could reduce agricultural productivity by up to 25% over the coming decades without significant adaptation measures. But adapting requires additional financial resources, further straining farm profitability. In the face of these challenges, many farmers are turning to diversification as a strategy for resilience and profitability. The Science study mentioned earlier found that farms integrating several diversification methods supported more biodiversity while seeing simultaneous increases in human well-being and food security. Agritourism is one popular diversification strategy. In 2022, 28,600 U.S. farms reported agritourism income, averaging gross revenue of $44,000 from these activities. Activities like farm tours, pick-your-own operations, and seasonal festivals not only provide additional income but also foster a deeper connection between consumers and agriculture. The changing face of agriculture is directly impacting consumers. The rise of farm-to-table and local food movements reflects a growing interest in where our food comes from and how it's produced. If every U.S. household spent just $10 per week on locally grown food, it would generate billions of dollars for local economies. However, the larger challenges in agriculture can also lead to price fluctuations at the grocery store. The USDA's Economic Research Service projects that food-at-home prices will increase between 1.2% and 2.2% in 2024. Looking ahead, several innovations are poised to reshape agriculture: The transformation of American agriculture affects everyone, from the food we eat to the health of our environment and rural communities. Consumers have the power to support sustainable and diverse farming practices through our purchasing decisions. As citizens, they can advocate for policies that support farmers in adopting innovative and sustainable practices. The challenges facing agriculture are complex, but they also present opportunities for innovation and positive change. By understanding and engaging with these issues, everyone can play a part in shaping a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable food system for the future. This story was produced by LandTrust and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Rescuers reassess safety in search for woman they think fell into a Pennsylvania sinkhole
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Japan coach Eddie Jones said he was "abused" by a spectator during his fiery return to Twickenham on Monday (AEDT). Jones was the centre of attention during England's 59-14 win in London after the explosive claims made in Danny Care's biography. Jones coached England between 2015-22 before an ill-fated 2023 stint with Australia and then returning to Japan. Watch the Wallabies take on Ireland on December 1 (AEDT) on Stan Sport. Stream every match of the Autumn Nations Series ad free, live and exclusive Japan coach Eddie Jones in the stands. Getty "It wasn't bad until some clown abused me going down at halftime," Jones said. "But if there is only one clown in 81,634, it's not too bad. So it was good mate. I'm disappointed with the result but it is always good to come to the home of rugby. A fantastic atmosphere. He said something, obviously, but I'm not going to repeat it here because I'll get into trouble." England's Rugby Football Union later released a statement saying: "No coaches, players or match officials should be abused for doing their job." READ MORE: Wallabies Grand Slam dream goes up in smoke in Scotland READ MORE: Indian prodigy puts Aussies on notice with 'audacious' ton READ MORE: 'Drama' haunts Smith on final day as young gun wins title Japan coach Eddie Jones arrives. Getty In Care's book, the former England halfback claimed that "everyone was bloody terrified" of Jones and that the environment was "like living in a dictatorship, under a despot who disappeared people." Jones, who missed his pre-match press conference due to illness, was predictably asked about Care's comments. "I'll tell you mate, I've got a new book deal coming out," Jones said. Andrew Johns talks to Ben Youngs, Danny Care and Eddie Jones at Coogee Oval in 2016. Getty "I signed it today. It's called Caring about Care – there'll be all the details in there. I've got pre-order forms. I'm trying to get a deal with the Daily Mail, but I haven't got an agreement yet. So if you want to read about it, there you go. It'll be a good one. If you want to read about it, it'll be in my book. That's how you get headlines. I'll put a whole chapter about caring about Care, just for you." Jones then offered his congratulations to England coach Steve Borthwick who had been on a five game losing streak. "I'm glad he won't have you blokes (media) hounding him for at least seven days. I'm sure he'll enjoy his orange juice tonight." Eddie Jones stands with his coaching staff. Getty England were previously defeated by New Zealand, Australia and South Africa in November after back-to-back losses to the All Blacks in July. A sixth straight defeat would have been England's worst run since 2006. Captain Jamie George scored two of England's five tries in the first half and there were four more after the break with Luke Cowan-Dickie — the replacement hooker for George - also crossing twice. Japan have still never beaten England, who were sharp and efficient, taking their chances when they arose and showing variety in attack. Yet routing an opponent ranked No.13 in the world papers over the cracks of a season that has seen the team go backward. The three southern hemisphere powers had already stormed Twickenham to place Borthwick under pressure heading into the Six Nations, with his record for 2024 reading five victories in 12 matches. Ireland in Dublin is England's next assignment and this romp has at least lifted the heavy burden of a losing run that registered the nation's worst sequence of results since 2018 - when Jones was in charge. The onslaught began as early as the ninth minute when Marcus Smith and Henry Slade combined to send Ollie Lawrence charging into space. Ben Earl was in support to take the scoring pass. England made ground with every attack and the alarm bells started ringing for Japan when Sam Underhill forced his way over following muscular work from his pack. Underhill was injured while carrying the ball over the line, ending his game, but the one way traffic continued with England repeatedly driving tacklers backward in contact. Over went a driving maul with George the scorer and only a knock on from scrumhalf Jack van Poortvliet prevented Tommy Freeman from extending the lead further. But the next score arrived soon enough with the maul and George delivering once again to extend the lead to 28-0. It was already looking grim for Japan but the visitors showed their flair for attack by racing through a large hole in the home midfield for Naoto Saito to touch down. Lawrence's pinball run and a long floated pass by Will Stuart sent Ollie Sleightholme over, ushering in a long second half for Japan. They emerged from the break showing far greater resolve, however, and for much of the third quarter England's players were forced to roll up their sleeves as white shirts pressured their defence. But when the opportunity arrived to strike, England grabbed it with a lineout turnover kicked to the wing where Freeman produced an outrageous around-the-back pass for George Furbank to finish. Spinning as he carried from short range, Cowan-Dickie was the next to cross but again Japan showed its threat with the ball when Kazuki Himeno rounded off a move full of imagination. England responded with tries from Cowan-Dickie and Tom Roebuck to complete the win.
Public Sector Pension Investment Board lessened its stake in Ulta Beauty, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ULTA – Free Report ) by 97.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 2,086 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 84,560 shares during the period. Public Sector Pension Investment Board’s holdings in Ulta Beauty were worth $812,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in ULTA. International Assets Investment Management LLC increased its position in shares of Ulta Beauty by 180,713.0% during the third quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 1,238,569 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $481,952,000 after acquiring an additional 1,237,884 shares during the period. Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board bought a new position in Ulta Beauty in the third quarter worth approximately $359,480,000. TD Asset Management Inc increased its holdings in Ulta Beauty by 14.1% during the 2nd quarter. TD Asset Management Inc now owns 620,793 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $239,545,000 after purchasing an additional 76,721 shares during the period. Champlain Investment Partners LLC increased its holdings in Ulta Beauty by 5.4% during the 3rd quarter. Champlain Investment Partners LLC now owns 610,400 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $237,519,000 after purchasing an additional 31,540 shares during the period. Finally, Alecta Tjanstepension Omsesidigt raised its position in Ulta Beauty by 14.4% during the 3rd quarter. Alecta Tjanstepension Omsesidigt now owns 516,405 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $200,944,000 after purchasing an additional 65,000 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 90.39% of the company’s stock. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of research firms have recently issued reports on ULTA. Evercore ISI dropped their price target on Ulta Beauty from $500.00 to $430.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, August 26th. UBS Group increased their target price on shares of Ulta Beauty from $470.00 to $490.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday. Oppenheimer boosted their price target on shares of Ulta Beauty from $435.00 to $505.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday. Piper Sandler increased their price objective on shares of Ulta Beauty from $357.00 to $360.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 3rd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of Ulta Beauty from $300.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Friday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, twelve have issued a hold rating and eleven have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Ulta Beauty has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $438.00. Ulta Beauty Stock Up 9.0 % ULTA stock opened at $428.17 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $20.18 billion, a PE ratio of 17.13, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.30 and a beta of 1.32. Ulta Beauty, Inc. has a 52 week low of $318.17 and a 52 week high of $574.76. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $374.15 and a 200 day moving average of $376.64. Ulta Beauty ( NASDAQ:ULTA – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, December 5th. The specialty retailer reported $5.14 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.45 by $0.69. Ulta Beauty had a net margin of 10.68% and a return on equity of 54.02%. The business had revenue of $2.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.50 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $5.07 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts expect that Ulta Beauty, Inc. will post 23.07 earnings per share for the current year. Ulta Beauty Company Profile ( Free Report ) Ulta Beauty, Inc operates as a specialty beauty retailer in the United States. The company offers branded and private label beauty products, including cosmetics, fragrance, haircare, skincare, bath and body products, professional hair products, and salon styling tools through its Ulta Beauty stores, shop-in-shops, Ulta.com website, and its mobile applications. Featured Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding ULTA? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Ulta Beauty, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ULTA – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Ulta Beauty Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Ulta Beauty and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .A Heisman Trophy race that had dozens of viable contenders at the start of the 2024 college football season is now down to just a handful of hopefuls. An award that has been dominated in recent years by quarterbacks, who have claimed the hallowed trophy in 12 of the past 14 years, now seems most likely to be won by either a running back or a wide receiver/cornerback, both of whom have few peers in the game’s modern history. Though it came in a losing effort, Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter added to his already spectacular season with a pair of touchdown catches against Kansas. Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty surpassed the 2,000-yard mark while keeping his team’s College Football Playoff hopes alive. Miami quarterback Cam Ward remained in the Heisman conversation with 280 passing yards and two touchdowns against Wake Forest. REQUIRED READING: Heisman watch: Who are favorites for the Heisman Trophy after Week 13? Where do things stand when it comes to college football’s most prestigious individual honor? Here’s a look at the latest Heisman Trophy odds after Week 13 of the college football season: Heisman Trophy odds According to odds from BetMGM , it’s basically a three-player race for the Heisman, with Hunter, Jeanty and Ward far ahead of the rest of their FBS peers. Here's a breakdown of the current leaders, according to BetMGM’s odds: 1. Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter (-1000) In a 37-21 loss against Kansas that snapped his team’s four-game win streak, Hunter excelled for Colorado on Saturday. Offensively, he had eight catches for 125 yards and two touchdowns while recording seven tackles and a pass deflection on defense. His output pushed him past the 1,000-yard mark for the season. Hunter has emerged as the betting favorite in recent weeks — and not just because he has made a habit of striking the Heisman pose after big plays during games. Last week, he was -500 to win the award. 2. Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty (+750) The Broncos running back continues to rise up the single-season rushing record book. In a 17-13 win against Wyoming, Jeanty became the 30 th player in FBS history to rush for at least 2,000 yards in a season after he racked up 169 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries despite briefly leaving the game with an injury. His night was highlighted by a 61-yard touchdown run. Jeanty has rushed for at least 125 yards in each of Boise State’s 11 games this season. Though he remains in Heisman contention, the gap has grown between him and Hunter. Jeanty had +425 odds heading into Week 13. REQUIRED READING: Losses by Alabama and others reshape college football's US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 13 3. Miami QB Cam Ward (+1200) Ward remains the third member of the trio, though his odds actually improved following a 42-14 blowout of Wake Forest that wasn’t among his better games this season. He completed 27 of 38 passes for 280 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. The Washington State transfer also had a one-yard touchdown run. Heading into the game, Ward has +1400 odds, putting him slightly closer to Jeanty. 4. Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel (+6600) Gabriel is a distant fourth, which may ultimately be enough to earn him an invitation to New York for the Heisman presentation ceremony. His top-ranked Oregon team was idle during Week 13. To this point, he has helped guide the Ducks to an undefeated record, which has allowed them to secure a spot in the Big Ten championship game. They can complete an unbeaten regular season with a win Saturday against Washington. 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NoneNoneChuck Woolery , whose game-show hosting career included tenures at Wheel of Fortune and Love Connection , has died at age 83. Mark Young, Woolery’s friend and podcast cohost, shared the news on X on Saturday. “It is with a broken heart that I tell you that my dear brother @chuckwoolery has just passed away,” Young wrote. “Life will not be the same without him. RIP, brother.” Young told TMZ he was at Woolery’s home in Texas when the former TV host reported not feeling well and went to lie down. When Young checked in later, Woolery was having trouble breathing, and despite a 911 call, Woolery died shortly thereafter. Woolery was born on March 16, 1941, in Ashland, Kentucky, to a business owner and a homemaker, according to The Hollywood Reporter . After stints at the University of Kentucky, in the U.S. Navy, and at Morehead State University, Woolery moved to Nashville to start a music career. He and singer Elkin “Bubba” Fowler formed the psychedelic pop duo The Avant-Garde, and their song “Naturally Stoned” peaked at No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968. Lorimar Television/ Everett Collection A singing performance on The Merv Griffin Show led Woolery to audition for a new game show, originally titled Shopper’s Bazaar , that Merv Griffin was developing at the time. After some tinkering, Wheel of Fortune debuted on NBC on January 6, 1975. Griffin earned a Daytime Emmy for his Wheel work and hosted the show until 1981, when a salary dispute led producers to replace him with Pat Sajak . ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Turns 40, But Do You Remember the Other Versions? Woolery moved on with a job hosting the syndicated dating game show Love Connection from 1983 to 1994, pulling in 4.5 million viewers a day at one point. He also emceed the game show Scrabble from 1984 to 1990, and between the two shows, he was earning $1 million a year by 1986, as People reported at the time. Woolery also hosted the game show Greed on Fox from 1999 to 2000 and Lingo on Game Show Network from 2002 to 2007. In recent years, Woolery stoked controversy with his political views, posting a tweet that sparked antisemitism accusations in 2017 and then claiming in 2020 that “everyone [was] lying” about the coronavirus pandemic , as Newsweek reported. He also argued that minorities didn’t need civil rights, according to the Associated Press . Woolery was married four times, and his ex-wives included actor Jo Ann Pflug. He had eight children and stepchildren, per THR . More Headlines: Chuck Woolery Dies: Former ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Love Connection’ Host Was 83 Will Ryan Eggold Return for ‘Cross’ Season 2? Chad Duell Leaving ‘General Hospital’: ‘This Wasn’t an Easy Decision for Me’ ‘The White Lotus’: Everything We Know About a Possible Season 4 ‘Brilliant Minds’ Scoop on ‘Terrifying’ Cliffhanger, Plus What’s Next With Carol’s Patient?
Brainy, 'normal guy': the suspect in US insurance CEO's slayingThe United States is closely watching the situation in the Middle East after rebels overthrew Syrian dictator President Bashar Assad over the weekend. He's said to be in Russia after the country granted him political asylum. President Joe Biden has called the collapse a "fundamental act of justice" after decades of repression, but also "a moment of risk and uncertainty." The Biden administration says senior U.S. officials are now spread out across the region during this transition period as the U.S. works to prevent ISIS from reemerging. Rebels, who overthrew the dictator, are now taking control in Damascus. "It's imperative that all actors involved protect civilians, respect human rights especially vulnerable minorities," said Secretary of State Antony Blinken. But while the U.S. sees this as a moment of opportunity, "it's also a moment of risk and uncertainty," Biden added. Biden warned ISIS could try to take advantage of that uncertainty. "We will not let that happen," he said. The U.S. remains concerned about their presence in the country. "There are tens of thousands of ISIS supporters that are still detained in the Northeast," said Amy Austin Holmes, a research professor of international affairs at George Washington University. Sunday, U.S. forces hit more than 75 ISIS camps and operations in Syria in response. "They do believe preliminarily that they were very, very successful in hitting legitimate ISIS targets and further degrading their capabilities," said John Kirby, White House National Security Council spokesperson. This transition is felt on the ground. Syria's prime minister says most cabinet members are still at work, but some state workers are not returning to their jobs. A United Nations official said Syria's public sector has come to an abrupt halt. This as Syrian refugees celebrate after the collapse of Assad's reign. Some say he'll be remembered as one of the most brutal dictators in history. "He's used chemical weapons against his own people. He's barrel bombed his own people," Austin Holmes said. The State Department says it's also working to get information about missing American journalist Austin Tice and bring him home. He disappeared at a checkpoint in Syria 12 years ago. President Biden said he believes Tice is still alive, but acknowledges there's no direct evidence.