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Food doc ‘Common Ground’ makes DC premiere at Miracle Theatre starring Donald Glover, Laura Dern

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:14 GMT

Their influential documentary “Kiss the Ground” (2020) reached over a billion people globally and inspired the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to devote $20 billion toward the health of American soil.Now, husband-and-wife co-directors Joshua Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell are out with their follow-up documentary “Common Ground,” which makes its D.C. premiere next week at the historic Miracle Theatre on Barracks Row just south of the Eastern Market Metro station in Southeast D.C. on Nov. 13, Nov. 14 and Nov. 15.“Regenerative agriculture is a way of farming that grows soil,” Joshua Tickell told WTOP. “We’re building farmer profits, we’re getting farmers out of debt and we’re building healthy food. Those are all positive win-win things that everybody can agree on. … That’s something that Republicans can get behind, Democrats, Independents, everyone can buy into that future because that’s going t...

Northwestern State visits Tulane following King’s 22-point showing

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:14 GMT

Northwestern State Demons (1-0) at Tulane Green Wave (1-0)New Orleans; Thursday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Tulane hosts the Northwestern State Demons after Kolby King scored 22 points in Tulane’s 91-81 win over the Nicholls State Colonels.Tulane went 20-11 overall with a 12-3 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Green Wave averaged 15.7 assists per game on 27.8 made field goals last season.Northwestern State finished 22-11 overall with a 10-7 record on the road a season ago. The Demons shot 44.5% from the field and 36.1% from 3-point range last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Utah Valley plays Sam Houston after Toolson’s 25-point game

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:14 GMT

Utah Valley Wolverines (1-0) at Sam Houston Bearkats (1-0)Huntsville, Texas; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Utah Valley visits the Sam Houston Bearkats after Tanner Toolson scored 25 points in Utah Valley’s 81-73 victory against the Carroll (MT) Fighting Saints.Sam Houston finished 26-8 overall with a 12-1 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Bearkats gave up 59.3 points per game while committing 18.1 fouls last season.Utah Valley finished 14-4 in WAC action and 12-5 on the road a season ago. The Wolverines averaged 77.4 points per game last season, 15.6 on free throws and 19.5 from beyond the arc.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Florida International and Tarleton State set for cross-conference contest

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:14 GMT

Tarleton State Texans (0-1) at Florida International Panthers (0-1)Miami; Thursday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The Florida International Panthers take on the Tarleton State Texans in a non-conference matchup.Florida International went 11-7 at home last season while going 14-18 overall. The Panthers shot 46.6% from the field and 32.6% from 3-point range last season.Tarleton State went 2-12 on the road and 17-17 overall last season. The Texans gave up 67.9 points per game while committing 20.6 fouls last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Loyola Chicago hosts No. 10 Florida Atlantic for season opener

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:14 GMT

Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Loyola Chicago RamblersChicago; Wednesday, 7 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Owls -6; over/under is 142BOTTOM LINE: The Loyola Chicago Ramblers host the No. 10 Florida Atlantic Owls for the season opener.Loyola Chicago went 10-21 overall with a 6-6 record in non-conference games during the 2022-23 season. The Ramblers averaged 13.8 assists per game on 24.4 made field goals last season.Florida Atlantic went 35-4 overall with a 24-3 record against non-conference opponents during the 2022-23 season. The Owls averaged 6.5 steals, 2.6 blocks and 11.4 turnovers per game last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

TCU takes on Omaha after Peavy’s 21-point showing

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:14 GMT

Omaha Mavericks (1-0) at TCU Horned Frogs (1-0)Fort Worth, Texas; Thursday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: TCU plays the Omaha Mavericks after Micah Peavy scored 21 points in TCU’s 108-75 victory against the Southern Jaguars.TCU finished 22-13 overall with a 13-4 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Horned Frogs averaged 75.3 points per game while allowing opponents to score 68.4 last season.Omaha finished 1-15 on the road and 9-23 overall last season. The Mavericks allowed opponents to score 76.2 points per game and shot 45.8% from the field last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Florida A&M to visit Nebraska Thursday

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:14 GMT

Florida A&M Rattlers (0-1) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-0)Lincoln, Nebraska; Thursday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The Nebraska Cornhuskers host the Florida A&M Rattlers.Nebraska finished 16-16 overall last season while going 11-4 at home. The Cornhuskers averaged 5.5 steals, 2.5 blocks and 12.3 turnovers per game last season.Florida A&M went 3-15 on the road and 7-22 overall last season. The Rattlers averaged 58.6 points per game while allowing opponents to score 70.0 last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Coppin State and Towson set for cross-conference game

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:14 GMT

Towson Tigers (0-1) at Coppin State Eagles (0-1)Baltimore; Thursday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Coppin State and Towson play in non-conference action.Coppin State went 9-23 overall a season ago while going 4-6 at home. The Eagles averaged 7.7 steals, 2.5 blocks and 14.3 turnovers per game last season.Towson went 21-12 overall with an 8-7 record on the road a season ago. The Tigers averaged 71.8 points per game last season, 12.3 from the free-throw line and 22.2 from beyond the arc.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

SMU hosts Western Illinois following Dent’s 20-point showing

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:14 GMT

Western Illinois Leathernecks (0-1) at SMU Mustangs (1-0)Dallas; Wednesday, 7 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mustangs -19; over/under is 145BOTTOM LINE: Western Illinois visits the SMU Mustangs after James Dent Jr. scored 20 points in Western Illinois’ 78-68 overtime loss to the UTSA Roadrunners.SMU finished 7-9 at home last season while going 10-22 overall. The Mustangs averaged 70.3 points per game while shooting 42.2% from the field and 31.1% from behind the arc last season.Western Illinois went 2-0 in OVC action and 5-9 on the road a season ago. The Leathernecks averaged 73.0 points per game while allowing opponents to score 72.4 last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

South Florida Bulls take on the South Carolina State Bulldogs in cross-conference game

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:32:14 GMT

South Carolina State Bulldogs at South Florida BullsTampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The South Florida Bulls host the South Carolina State Bulldogs in out-of-conference play.South Florida went 9-9 at home last season while going 14-18 overall. The Bulls averaged 72.0 points per game while shooting 44.6% from the field and 33.6% from deep last season.South Carolina State finished 1-19 on the road and 5-26 overall a season ago. The Bulldogs averaged 73.4 points per game last season, 32.9 in the paint, 16.1 off of turnovers and 9.6 on fast breaks.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source