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Navy Pier rings in new year with fireworks display

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:38:01 GMT

CHICAGO — It is New Year's even once again and hundreds of party-goers are braving the cold to spend their day down at Navy Pier ahead of Sunday's fireworks show.From axe throwing to, Ferris wheel rides, there were all sorts of activities to keep people busy until midnight. New Year’s Eve in Chicago: CPD layouts safety plan ahead of busy holiday weekend The fireworks display is set to kick off at midnight and is expected to last about 10 minutes. While chilly temperatures and light precipitation continue, it is expected to be very busy.To help keep Chicagoans safe this New Year's Eve, the CTA and Miller Lite are offering free rides on all CTA buses and trains between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. Visit the Navy Pier website for more details on Sunday's celebration.

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins goes shirtless before game against Packers

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:38:01 GMT

It’s become a tradition before every home game for the Vikings.A person of significance will stand at a perch inside U.S. Bank Stadium, sound the customary Gjallarhorn, then lead a Skol chant to get the home crowd fired up.Never has somebody done it quite like franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins on New Year’s Eve before the Vikings hosted the rival Green Bay Packers. Though he wasn’t playing in the primetime game, Cousins did his part to bring the energy, going shirtless in the seconds leading up to kickoff.Initially, Cousins wore a hoodie for the occasion, unzipping it to a massive ovation from the collective fan base that misses his presence on the field. He also had some bling around his neck as a callback to the “Kirko Chainz” persona that made waves last season.It’s unclear if Cousins has played his last game for the Vikings. He’s recovering from a torn Achilles tendon and his contract is set to expire after this season.Greatest Skol Cha...

Men’s basketball: Second-half surge helps Tommies cruise past Kansas City 77-56

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:38:01 GMT

The St. Thomas men’s basketball team entered Sunday’s game with the Kansas City Roos at Schoenecker Arena on a high. For the majority of the first half, however, it looked as though the Tommies would be stumbling into the new year.Their leading scorer, Parker Bjorklund, was being held in check, they were getting dominated on the glass and, perhaps most damaging of all, they were being outhustled.In the end, the Tommies weren’t able to simply flip a switch, but they did flip the script, outscoring the Roos 45-23 in the second half to coast to a 77-56 victory.The Tommies (10-5, 2-0 Summit league) trailed 33-25 with 2 minutes, 23 seconds to play in the first half, They closed the half on a 7-0 run, punctuated by Brooks Allen’s 3-point basket at the buzzer.They then went on a 17-3 during the first six minutes of the second half, and the rout was on.The Tommies said there was no panic when they went into the locker room at halftime, but there was a sense of urgency.“We knew o...

NEWS10: A look back at 2023's funniest moments

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:38:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Before we step into 2024, we’re looking back at the past year and laughing at some of the funniest moments brought to you by our NEWS10 ABC team. From what happens between commercial breaks on Empire State Weekly to sampling cranberry sauce, here’s a highlight reel of the funniest (live and off-air) moments from 2023. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Thank you to everyone at home for watching, tweeting and sharing these funny moments with NEWS10! Happy New Year!

North Korea’s Kim orders military to ‘thoroughly annihilate’ US, South Korea if provoked

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:38:01 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked, state media reported Monday, after he vowed to boost national defenses to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.Kim is expected to ramp up weapons tests in 2024 ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. Many experts say he likely believes his expanded nuclear arsenal would allow him to wrest U.S. concessions if former President Donald Trump is reelected.In a five-day major ruling party meeting last week, Kim said he will launch three more military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and develop attack drones this year in what observers say is an attempt to increase his leverage in future diplomacy with the U.S.In a meeting on Sunday with commanding army officers, Kim said it is urgent to sharpen “the treasured sword” to safeguard national security, an apparent reference to his country...

Nedeljkovic stops 36 shots, Eller scores twice to help surging Penguins edge Islanders 3-1

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:38:01 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Nedeljkovic made 36 saves, Lars Eller scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins held off the New York Islanders 3-1 on Sunday night.Nedeljkovic was spectacular at times to help the Penguins win for the fifth time in six games following a blowout loss to Toronto on Dec. 16. Eller scored early in the first period and added an empty-netter in the final minute as Pittsburgh beat the Islanders for the second time in five days. Noel Acciari added third of the season for Pittsburgh.Samuel Bolduc drew the Islanders within one with 6:09 left with the third goal of his career but New York could get no closer. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves.Pittsburgh has at least a point in each of its last six games and is 7-1-1 over its last nine to climb into wild-card contention as the season’s midway point nears following an iffy start.A power play that’s emerged from a month-long funk has helped. So has the steady play in net of Tristan Jarry and Nedeljkovic, who has bounce...

Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon back at practice after dog bite, hopes to play Monday against Hornets

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:38:01 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Power forward Aaron Gordon rejoined the Denver Nuggets for practice Sunday, a week after he was bitten by his pet Rottweiler, leaving him with 21 stitches across his right shooting hand and face.Gordon told The Denver Post he feels he’s ready to return to action Monday night when the Nuggets host the Charlotte Hornets.Coach Michael Malone said Gordon looked good at practice Sunday, “but we’ll see how he’s feeling tomorrow with the hand.”Gordon said his 4-year-old dog, which he adopted at six weeks, had been in the care of family members because of the travel demands of the NBA schedule and that he was playing with his dog following the Nuggets’ win over the Warriors on Christmas Day when he was bitten.Gordon said he’d “probably had a little too much eggnog” and was “kind of roughhousing with my dog, and I think my dog got a little excited and just basically chomped down.”Most of Gordon’s 21 stitches are on his right hand, but he’s also scarred n...

Steelers keep playoff hopes alive into Week 18 with 30-23 win over Seahawks

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:38:01 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — The punishing runs from Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren and a handful of clutch throws from Mason Rudolph have lifted the Pittsburgh Steelers into the final week of the regular season with their playoff hopes still alive. Harris rushed for a season-high 122 yards and bullied his way into the end zone for a pair of touchdowns, and the Steelers took their playoff hopes into Week 18 with a 30-23 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.Using a physical running attack that faced little resistance from Seattle, the Steelers (9-7) pushed their way into the final week of the regular season with a chance at the postseason after two straight wins and ensured that Mike Tomlin’s team would yet again avoid a losing record.“We got to win out. This is kind of playoffs for us, so us executing right now is kind of the biggest thing,” Harris said. Harris had not hit the century mark rushing this season, his closest coming when he ran for 99 yards against Cincinnati. But he combined with...

Branden Carlson scores 27 of 34 in 2nd half, Utah rallies to beat Washington 95-90

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:38:01 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Branden Carlson scored 27 of his career-high 34 points in the second half and Gabe Madsen had a double-double to help Utah rally from a 15-point deficit and beat Washington 95-90 Sunday. Carlson made 14 of 23 from the field, including 3 of 5 from 3-point range, and finished with seven rebounds and seven assists and Madsen had 11 points and 11 rebounds. Rollie Worster had 14 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals for Utah (11-2, 2-0 Pac-12).The Utes have won eight games in a row since suffering back-to-back losses to No. 3 Houston and St. John’s in mid-November. Madsen hit two 3s while Deivon Smith and Keba Keita each scored five points in a 17-6 run that gave Utah a one-point lead, its first since midway through the first half. Wilhelm Breidenbach made 1-of-2 free throws put the Huskies in front 69-68 with 8:47 to play but Carlson hit a 3-pointer 17 seconds later and the Utes trailed the rest of the way. Carlson scored 16 points in the final seven mi...

Collins, Rivers help No. 3 North Carolina State take charge after half in 72-61 victory at Virginia

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:38:01 GMT

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Mimi Collins scored 25 points and Saniya Rivers had 10 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists as No. 3 North Carolina State pulled away after halftime and beat Virginia 72-61 on Sunday night.River Baldwin added 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Wolfpack (13-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), who trailed 32-31 at halftime, but scored 12 of the first 13 points in the third period. “We had a lot of different people chip in and contribute,” Wolfpack coach Wes Moore said, with Rivers doing her damage after missing the last three games.“It doesn’t surprise me,” Moore said. “I’ve got high expectations for that girl.”The Wolfpack outscored Virginia 23-8 in the third quarter, showing the same focus as in their previous game 11 days ago, when their 51 second-half points were more than Old Dominion managed in an 87-50 loss.“We felt like we wanted to get the ball inside some,” Moore said of the halftime focus, reasoning that they could either get close-in ...