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Valdosta St. beats Ferris St. 49-47 for Division II title
Rogan Wells tied the championship record with five touchdown passes and Valdosta State won its fourth national title with a 49-47 victory over Ferris State. “When I saw the ball high and wide, that was a great feeling,” Valdosta coach Kerwin Bell said. Ferris State coach Tony Annese said his team practiced “probably eight” different two-point plays every week during the season. Wells passed for 349 yards, ran for 39 and caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from backup quarterback Ivory Durham IV. “I thought both guys deserved it.”Ferris State couldn’t stop Valdosta’s championship-game-record 374-yard passing attack, and the champions gave up 270 rushing yards to Ferris State.
Source:National Post
December 16, 2018 01:07 UTC
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While police investigate, St. Michael’s school takes on painful process of reform
The session addresses alternative team-building activities and includes examples of hazing incidents, said Jennifer Brenning, assistant vice-president, recreation and athletics. The events of recent weeks are not the first time St. Mike’s has made the news for violent, hazing-like behaviour. The school moved to its current campus at Bathurst St. and St. Clair Ave. W. in 1950. But it is the school’s commitment to highly-competitive athletics that is most closely associated with the St. Mike’s name. Mather said this kind of behaviour went unchecked at the school, but that St. Mike’s has a responsibility to crack down on it.
Source:thestar
December 16, 2018 00:56 UTC
Winnipeg restaurant chain releases another manager following harassment probe
WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg restaurant chain that’s faced recent allegations of harassment has dismissed another high-level employee. Burrows and Anderson were both placed on indefinite leave Nov. 12 pending a probe into hundreds of complaints against the chain that had been reported online. The owners say the chain is also establishing an “employee culture committee” that it says will interact directly with the owners. “We will be developing a leadership training program for all leaders to ensure proficiency in performance management, coaching and employee development,” the statement said. “We are redesigning restaurant assessment processes with a balanced scorecard that includes financial, people and quality measures.”The statement said the owners would not be speaking to media.
Source:National Post
December 16, 2018 00:45 UTC
Dallas RB Elliott 1st offensive player fined for helmet use
NEW YORK — Dallas Cowboys star running Ezekiel Elliott has been fined $26,739 for unnecessary roughness for leading with his helmet and making contact with the Eagles’ Corey Graham in a Week 14 game. The fine, announced by the NFL on Saturday, makes Elliott the first offensive player docked money under the league’s new helmet rule. It was the second time in four games Elliott was fined, though hardly for a similar offence the last time. Miami LB Kiko Alonso also was fined $20,054 for unnecessary roughness. Fined $10,026 for the same offence were Oakland’s Johnathan Hankins and Cleveland’s Jermaine Whitehead.
Source:National Post
December 16, 2018 00:17 UTC
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NYPD checks on SNL actor Pete Davidson after alarming Instagram message
just remember i told you so.”Pete Davidson has deleted his Instagram account after posting an alarming message Saturday. The NYPD said Saturday that it had performed a wellness check on the Saturday Night Live actor, who has been open about his mental health struggles. On Saturday, the New York Police Department confirmed that it had conducted a wellness check and made contact with Davidson. No one should ever point [a] finger at you for your bravery in speaking about mental health. I’m on ’em, it’s great.” Late Saturday afternoon, Grande tweeted that she was “so sorry i told a dumb joke.
Source:thestar
December 16, 2018 00:11 UTC
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Former Leaf Josh Leivo finds fit with Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER—For years, Josh Leivo fought for a permanent roster spot with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Now the 25-year-old left-winger is playing big minutes with some of the best young athletes in the game, albeit in a Vancouver Canucks uniform. Vancouver Canucks forward Josh Leivo (17) skates with the puck while being watched by Minnesota Wild’s Eric Staal in Vancouver on Dec. 4. And so it came to be on Dec. 3 when Leivo was dealt to Vancouver in exchange for Michael Carcone. Article Continued BelowThe Canucks had their eye on Leivo for awhile, general manager Jim Benning told reporters after the trade.
Source:thestar
December 16, 2018 00:11 UTC
Rivers, Fresno State top Arizona State in Las Vegas Bowl
19 Fresno State beat Arizona State 31-20 in the Las Vegas Bowl on Saturday. The defence found several young playmakers and played well against Fresno State without freshman linebacker Merlin Robertson. With a 22-6 record in two seasons at Fresno State, Tedford has reminded everyone why he is one of the best coaches in college football. If Arizona State can find stability there quickly, the pieces look to be in place to challenge in the Pac-12 South. Fresno State: The Bulldogs are looking at a major roster overhaul, losing McMaryion, four of five starting offensive linemen and four defensive starters.
Source:National Post
December 16, 2018 00:10 UTC
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Washington Wizards get Trevor Ariza after name mix-up sinks initial trade
WASHINGTON—The Wizards are getting Trevor Ariza after all. Washington agreed in principle to acquire Ariza from the Phoenix Suns for Kelly Oubre Jr. and Austin Rivers, according to a person familiar with the deal. Trevor Ariza, left, is reportedly on his way to the Washington Wizards after a trade Saturday with the Phoenix Suns. The first time I’ve ever seen a trade go dead and guys are on a bus talking about it. Rivers goes to Phoenix after Washington had just acquired the 26-year-old from the Los Angeles Clippers over the summer.
Source:thestar
December 16, 2018 00:00 UTC
Raptors-Nuggets Tipoff
The Raptors will definitely be without Jonas Valanciunas and both Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam are listed as questionable. Denver will be without Gary Harris, Will Barton, and Paul Milsap, all of whom have played signifcant roles in the Nuggets’ successs this year. Taking something away from the Nuggets’ big man is going to be pivotal if the Raptors are to avoid the season-series sweep. But it’s going to be the defensive role Ibaka can play that will be most important, particularly with no Valanciunas to turn to. The Nuggets rank second in the league in opponents rebounding average, giving up just 41.4 a night.
Source:National Post
December 16, 2018 00:00 UTC
Small business operators still feel crunch from Canada Post strike
Crafters and small business owners who depend on online sales are still feeling the crunch of the recent Canada Post strike. "It's been a little rough with the a postal strike going on," she said. In a statement updating customers, Canada Post said that incoming holiday parcel volumes are down from 2017. Canada Post said that operations are beginning to catch up for the first time since November, though backlogs are still a significant problem and delivery continues to be unpredictable. No one at Canada Post was available to speak to CBC.
Source:CBC News
December 15, 2018 23:15 UTC
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NFL’s parity becomes self-parody with 4-9 Falcons still alive
But the NFL’s theme song these days belongs to Maren Morris, Zedd and Grey. You know, “Meet Me In The Middle.”That’s where a bevy of NFL teams sat through Week 14 — all with shots, both reasonable and long, at making the playoffs. Is it good for the NFL that such spiralling messes as the Falcons and Bengals remain in the running? Do people really want to see a .500 (or worse) team playing in January, perhaps against a 14-2 opponent? They shouldn’t, even as the NFL boasts that 26 teams still have a shot at the Super Bowl.
Source:thestar
December 15, 2018 23:15 UTC
Wizards acquire Trevor Ariza from Suns for Oubre, Rivers
WASHINGTON — The Wizards are getting Trevor Ariza after all. Washington agreed in principle to acquire Ariza from the Phoenix Suns for Kelly Oubre Jr. and Austin Rivers, according to a person familiar with the deal. This Ariza trade came together hours after a potential three-way deal involving the Memphis Grizzlies fell apart late Friday night. Rivers was not aware of the details Friday night but believed he was departing, putting him and Oubre in an awkward spot. Wallace also called a report that Memphis sent out medical information a “falsehood.”“What happened last night was unfathomable,” Wallace said.
Source:National Post
December 15, 2018 23:15 UTC
Family of migrant girl disputes official story on her death
Tekandi Paniagua, the Guatemalan consul in Del Rio, Texas, told The Associated Press that he spoke with the Jakelin’s father. Border Patrol officials did not immediately respond to the family’s comments. Hours later they were placed on a bus to the nearest Border Patrol station, but Jakelin began vomiting and eventually stopped breathing. Border Patrol officials on Friday said agents did everything they could to save the girl but that she had not had food or water for days. Jakelin’s family is urging authorities to conduct an “objective and thorough” investigation into the death and to determine whether officials met standards for the arrest and custody of children.
Source:National Post
December 15, 2018 22:30 UTC
Intoxicated Victoria man dies after falling off Johnson St. Bridge
Victoria police say an intoxicated man died early Saturday morning after climbing on a railing on the Johnson Street Bridge and falling into the water below. Officers say the man was with a group of people who called police shortly after 1:30 a.m., when the man fell. Matt Rutherford said several people tried to direct the man to swim to safety. Officers also tried to help the man when they arrived but were unsuccessful. "Our thoughts are with the man's family during this difficult time," Rutherford said in a written statement.
Source:CBC News
December 15, 2018 22:30 UTC
'Intoxicated' man dies after falling from Victoria bridge: police
VICTORIA — Police in British Columbia’s capital say a man has died after climbing the railing of a bridge and losing his balance. Victoria police say they received multiple calls early Saturday morning reporting an “intoxicated” man had climbed the Johnson Street Bridge and fallen into the frigid water below. The bridge spans a narrow tidal inlet next to the city’s Inner Harbour, connecting the western edge of the city with its downtown core. Police say several people tried to direct the man to swim to safety and officers who arrived within two minutes tried to help him, but were unsuccessful. The Victoria Police Department says it does not have marine response capability and a Canadian Coast Guard boat was dispatched and recovered the man’s body.
Source:National Post
December 15, 2018 22:18 UTC