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Work to secure Quebec dike continues one week after evacuation over breach fears

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:39:04 GMT

MONT-LAURIER, Que. — Officials say work is ongoing to stabilize a Quebec dike that was showing signs of failing, forcing hundreds from their homes one week ago.The situation remains stable and the provincially-owned Morier dike shows no further deterioration since signs of erosion were noticed more than a week ago.Martin Ferland, an engineer with the province’s Environment Department, says efforts are continuing as planned to inspect and stabilize the dike located on the edge of the Kiamika reservoir, roughly 125 kilometres northeast of Ottawa in Quebec’s Laurentians region.Due to the risk of the dike burst, an emergency preventive evacuation order has been in effect for the communities of Chute-Saint-Philippe and Lac-des-Écorces.Authorities have said that due to the instability, displaced residents are under an evacuation order until Dec. 17 and Ferland says while work may continue once they do return, that won’t happen until the infrastructure is deemed safe.The ...

Bronny James makes college debut for USC nearly 5 months after cardiac arrest

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:39:04 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James made his college debut for Southern California on Sunday, coming off the bench nearly five months after he suffered cardiac arrest.James entered the game about seven minutes into the first half, with some in the crowd at Galen Center standing and cheering. He missed his first shot, a 3-point attempt. Moments before, he tipped the ball away from a Long Beach State player, but the visitors got it back. The possession ended in a shot-clock violation for the Beach.LeBron James arrived seconds before the national anthem and tapped his son’s rear as he passed by on his way to his courtside seat.James joined his teammates for on-court warmups 90 minutes before tipoff. Wearing a white USC shirt and red sweatpants, he took a variety of jumpers under the watchful lenses of a baseline full of photographers.Students lined up around one side of Galen Center and down an adjacent street waiting to get inside. James was on a minutes restriction in his debut. He...

Justin Fields leads Bears to 28-13 win over NFC North-leading Lions

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:39:04 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Fields threw for a touchdown and ran for another, and the Chicago Bears played their most impressive game of the season, beating the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions 28-13 on Sunday.Receiver DJ Moore had his first career rushing touchdown and caught a scoring pass to help Chicago (5-8) win for the third time in four games.The Bears scored 15 points in a span of about seven minutes to break open a game that was tied at 13-all late in the third quarter. They got the payback they were seeking after giving up 17 points over the final 2:59 in a 31-26 loss at Detroit three weeks earlier. Bears Report: Get the latest news and updates Detroit's Jared Goff threw two interceptions, lost a fumbled snap and was sacked four times. The Lions (9-4), who looked like a Super Bowl threat not long ago, have lost two of three.Fields completed 19 of 33 passes for 223 yards. He also ran for 58 yards, giving him 2,021 in his career and joining Bobby Douglass (2,470) as the...

Freeze Warning Monday morning for most areas

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:39:04 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Today was the first day this month with high temperatures below normal. On a day where the normal high is 65° today's afternoon maximums peaked in the upper 50s.The wind has been tapering off through the day and the lighter winds should allow for the coldest night of the season for many communities.A Freeze Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for most of Central Texas as a widespread freeze is expected Monday morning.Freeze Warning for most of Central Texas Monday morning.A few spots may not quite reach freezing early Monday (Downtown Austin will be close), but most areas should. Remember the Four P's ahead of tonight's freeze: People, pets, plants and pipes although this mostly light freeze shouldn't cause pipe issues for the vast majority of us.Monday morning lowsSoutherly wind will warm the air to the low to mid 60s on Monday.After reaching medium and high levels on Saturday, the cedar pollen has dropped a bit on Sunday. The 24-hour average ce...

Men’s basketball: CU Buffs run away from No. 15 Miami

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:39:04 GMT

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Colorado finally put it together outside the CU Events Center. And the result was a huge nonconference victory for the Buffaloes.CU used a balanced attack and dominated the second half, running away from No. 15 Miami for a 90-63 win in the NABC Brooklyn Showcase at the Barclays Center.The Buffs (7-2) led by just one point at halftime, but CU began what turned into a 19-4 run with nine consecutive points to pick up the first win away from home this season.CU played shorthanded, as standout freshman Cody Williams was sidelined due to a wrist injury. But six Buffs players recorded double-figure points, led by 22 points from Tristan da Silva and 20 from KJ Simpson. Da Silva flirted with a triple-double, also finishing with 10 rebounds and a career-high nine assists.The Buffs outscored Miami 53-27 in the second half. CU shot 70% after halftime and finished with a .587 mark, the seventh time in nine games the Buffs have shot at least 52%.This story will be updated

Broncos 7, Chargers 0: Jonathon Cooper’s pick leads to Javonte Williams touchdown

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:39:04 GMT

The Broncos head to California to see if they can shake off last week’s loss to the Texans. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.Live updatesFirst-quarter updatesBonitto injury update (2:59 p.m.): Bonitto just got carted into the locker room after being ruled questionable to return with a knee injury. — Ryan McFaddenNik Bonitto injury (2:52 p.m.): Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto just limped off the field with a trainer. — Ryan McFaddenBig sack (2:51 p.m.): Ja’Quan McMillian joins the sack party. His sprint off the left tackle got to Justin Herbert. He splits the sack with Nik Bonitto. — Joe NguyenEvery week, Ja’Quan McMillian makes a play on defense. — Matt SchubertJonathon Cooper injury (2:49 p.m.): Following his interception, Jonathon Cooper is being evaluated in the injury tent. — Joe NguyenTouchdown, Broncos (2:47 p.m.): One play later, Javonte Williams runs in his fir...

Boxing: Devin Haney comes home, wins at Chase Center

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:39:04 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Devin Haney beat Regis Prograis by unanimous decision in his division debut to win the WBC super welterweight title in his hometown on Saturday night.Haney (31-0) remained unbeaten with a slow but dominant victory over Prograis in front of a sellout crowd at Chase Center in San Francisco, home of the Golden State Warriors.All three judges scored the bout 120-107 in Haney’s favor. Prograis (29-2) lost for the first time since October 2019.“It’s a dream come true,” Haney said. “I knew I had him hurt a few times. I went in there and was real disciplined. I made it as easy as possible.”Devin Haney celebrates after defeating Regis Prograis in the WBC super lightweight title boxing bout Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) It was Haney’s first fight as a super welterweight after dominating as the undisputed lightweight crown. Haney made the decision to move up after having trouble making weight at lightweight.Now as a two-division champion, H...

Live 49ers updates: Seahawks take lead with field goal late in first quarter

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:39:04 GMT

For the second time in 18 days, the 49ers are facing the Seattle Seahawks. This time, they have a chance to clinch a playoff spot with a win in addition to a loss by the Packers or Vikings.Drew Lock is starting at quarterback for Seattle as Geno Smith was listed as inactive with a groin injury after testing himself pregame.Follow along with us:1:01, 1Q – Seahawks 10, 49ers 7: Jason Myers sneaks a 40-yard field goal inside the right upright, giving Seattle the lead late in the first quarter. Zach Charbonnet picked up 23 yards each on two consecutive runs to move the Seahawks down the field.9:52, 1Q – 49ers 7, Seahawks 7: D.K. Metcalfe catches a deep pass down from Lock down the left sideline for a 31-yard touchdown. He beat Ambry Thomas on the play. Top 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward was out with a leg injury at the time.14:08 1Q – 49ers 7, Seahawks 0: Jordan Mason scores a 3-yard touchdown run less than a minute into the game after Christian McCaffrey took a toss...

San Lorenzo firefighters battle house fire on Via Primero

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:39:04 GMT

(BCN) -- Alameda County Fire Department said at 1:13 p.m. Sunday on social media its firefighters were at the scene of a house fire in the 16000 block of Via Primero in San Lorenzo.They ask people to avoid the area. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Sports on TV for Monday, December 11

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:39:04 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsMonday, December 11COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S)10 p.m.PAC-12N — Southern U. at OregonCOLLEGE SOCCER (MEN’S)6 p.m.ESPNU — NCAA College Cup: Clemson vs. Notre Dame, Championship, Louisville, Ky.NBA BASKETBALL8 p.m.NBATV — Dallas at MemphisNFL FOOTBALL8:15 p.m.ABC — Green Bay at NY GiantsESPN — Tennessee at MiamiESPN2 — Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli: Week 14SOCCER (MEN’S)12:45 p.m.FS2 — King Cup: Al-Nassr at Al-Shabab, Quarterfinal_____Source