Rams thump Cardinals to stay tied atop NFC West

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Rams Dominate Cardinals 45-17 to Stay Tied for NFC West Lead

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Matthew Stafford threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns, while Puka Nacua and Blake Corum each scored twice as the Los Angeles Rams rolled past the Arizona Cardinals 45-17 on Sunday. With the victory, the Rams remain tied for the NFC West lead.

The Rams (10-3) overcame an early 7-0 deficit to score 35 unanswered points, bouncing back from last week’s turnover-filled loss to the Carolina Panthers. This win marked their seventh victory in eight games, keeping them atop the division alongside the Seattle Seahawks. The Rams hold a one-game lead over the San Francisco 49ers.

On the other side, the Cardinals (3-10) continued to struggle, dropping their fifth straight game and 10th in their last 11 contests after a promising 2-0 start to the season.

Rams Build Momentum Early

Although the Rams fell behind early, they quickly regained control. By halftime, Los Angeles had built a 24-10 lead, capped by a beautiful 28-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to Nacua. Nacua caught six passes for 136 yards in the first half alone.

In addition to Nacua’s score, the Rams also found the end zone on short runs by Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, each punching in a 2-yard touchdown run. Los Angeles amassed 306 yards in the first half and finished the game with a total of 530 yards.

Dominant Second Half Seals the Win

The Rams continued their offensive onslaught after halftime, extending their lead with a 6-yard touchdown pass from Stafford to tight end Colby Parkinson to make it 31-10.

Late in the third quarter, Nate Landman intercepted a pass from Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett, setting up a quick 31-yard touchdown from Stafford to Nacua, pushing the lead to 38-10.

On the very next drive, Corum showcased his speed and elusiveness, breaking free for a 48-yard touchdown run to increase the lead to 45-10.

Stafford completed 22 of 31 passes, while Nacua finished with 167 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Corum contributed 128 yards on the ground with two scores.

Cardinals’ Struggles Continue

The injury-hit Cardinals struck first, taking a 7-0 lead early after a crisp five-play, 67-yard drive capped by Brissett’s 19-yard touchdown pass to Michael Wilson. Wilson had an impressive game with 11 receptions for 142 yards and two touchdowns.

Brissett, starting in place of injured starter Kyler Murray for the eighth consecutive game, completed 25 of 44 passes for 271 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Tight end Trey McBride added five catches for 58 yards, extending his streak to 15 straight games with at least five receptions, tying the all-time record for a tight end previously set by Travis Kelce.

This loss marks another lopsided defeat for Arizona against a division rival, following a 44-22 loss to the Seahawks in Week 10 and a 41-22 loss to the 49ers in Week 11. The Rams have now won 15 of their last 18 meetings against the Cardinals.

Injuries

For the Rams, cornerback Darious Williams (tibia) was among five inactives on Sunday.

What’s Next?

Details on upcoming games and team schedules to be added.

https://www.sgvtribune.com/2025/12/07/rams-thump-cardinals-to-stay-tied-atop-nfc-west/

Louisiana Tech defeats Ecclesia 89-37

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RUSTON, La. (AP) — Kaden Cooper scored 20 points as Louisiana Tech defeated Ecclesia 89-37 on Sunday. Cooper also contributed eight rebounds, three steals, and three blocks for the Bulldogs (5-3).

Avery Thomas added 17 points along with eight rebounds, while AJ Bates recorded 14 points and 10 assists. The Royals were led by Adrian Nelson, who finished with 12 points. Christian Ford added 10 points for Ecclesia, an NCCAA program.

Louisiana Tech took the lead for good with 17:15 remaining in the first half. By halftime, the Bulldogs were ahead 40-11, with Bates scoring eight points in the first half.

The Bulldogs extended their lead to 63-18 in the second half, fueled by an 8-0 scoring run. Cooper led the team with 13 points in the second half.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
By The Associated Press
https://mymotherlode.com/sports/college-sports-game-stories/10275010/louisiana-tech-defeats-ecclesia-89-37.html

Fleet’s offensive surge halts Frost’s road winning streak

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BOSTON — Shay Maloney ignited an offensive explosion for the Boston Fleet, scoring the first of a season-high four goals as the hosts dominated the Minnesota Frost 4-1 on Sunday afternoon. The game took place in front of a crowd of 5,338 fans at Agganis Arena.

Maloney and team captain Megan Keller scored just 1 minute and 14 seconds apart late in the first period, giving first-place Boston (4-0, 12 points) an early 2-0 lead.

Minnesota (2-2, six points) responded early in the second period when Klára Hymlárová cut the deficit in half, assisted by Claire Butorac and Peyton Anderson. It was Hymlárová’s first goal of the season. However, that momentum was short-lived.

Rookie Abby Newhook quickly restored Boston’s two-goal advantage with her third goal of the season, a power-play marker just 49 seconds after Hymlárová’s score, pushing the Fleet ahead 3-1. Theresa Schafzahl sealed the victory for Boston with another power-play goal early in the third period.

“I felt like their pressure all over the ice, the first pressure F1 and the secondary pressure, was really good,” said Frost defender Lee Stecklein. “Obviously, they did that last year too; it just felt really consistent today.”

The Fleet’s goaltender Aerin Frankel turned aside a season-high 26 shots to earn her league-leading fourth victory. On the other side, Minnesota’s Maddie Rooney also set a personal best with 31 saves.

Boston head coach Kris Sparre praised the intensity and organization of both teams: “I thought that was probably the highest pace game that we’ve played so far. We knew going into this game that it was going to take everybody. That’s a very organized group over there in Minnesota, and you can see why they’ve had a lot of success in this league so far.

“Credit to our group. I thought we hung in there and felt like we played a pretty tidy game. Our group is pretty reset from last year. We’re focusing on what we have now, and we feel like we’re a completely new team.”

The loss snapped Minnesota’s season-opening two-game road winning streak, as the Frost played their third consecutive road contest early in the season.

“We started off hot, and I think we just want to be better on our power play and scoring on those chances,” said Frost assistant coach Brianna Decker. “And on the back side of that, the PK (penalty kill) gets cleaned up as well because obviously we have them in the next game.”

Minnesota will next face Boston at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul on December 19, following a near two-week international break in the PWHL schedule.
https://www.wadenapj.com/sports/pro/fleets-offensive-surge-halts-frosts-road-winning-streak

Glover scores 15, Omaha beats Portland State 60-55

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Led by Ja’Sean Glover’s 15 points, the Omaha Mavericks secured a 60-55 victory over the Portland State Vikings on Saturday.

With this win, the Mavericks improved their record to 4-7, while the Vikings saw their record slip to 5-3.
https://mymotherlode.com/sports/college-sports-game-stories/10271692/glover-scores-15-omaha-beats-portland-state-60-55.html

CHSAA’s all-state gymnastics team

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Niwot junior Genevieve Saunders was named BoCoPreps and the Class 4A gymnast of the year after winning the 4A individual all-around title for a second straight season last month. She led 13 area gymnasts on CHSAA’s all-state team.

Alongside Saunders, Kylee Schlepp, Charlotte O’Neill, and Lilly O’Neill made the 4A first team for the Cougars, who also won the team title. Among the first teamers’ state contributions, Schlepp took fourth in vault, while Saunders, Charlotte, and Lilly O’Neill went one-two-three on the beam.

Sienna Wood was named to the second team for Niwot, while Isabella Foster and Charlotte Bronski earned honorable mentions.

Broomfield was led by senior Liliana Wojahn, who finished third in the 5A all-around competition as she helped lead the Eagles to the team title. Audrina Zanella (third individual vault) and Miata Santos (third in floor) were also named to the first team. Additionally, Keira La Hue and Charlotte Parris made the second team, while Kiara Homolka received an honorable mention.

Coaching honors went to Broomfield’s Abby Anderson and Niwot’s Marisa Purcell, who were named the 5A and 4A coaches of the year, respectively.
https://www.timescall.com/2025/12/06/chsaas-all-state-gymnastics-team/

Bills seek to end cycle of inconsistencies, while Bengals have renewed hope with Burrow’s return

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By JOHN WAWROW
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP)

Impressed as Sean McDermott was regarding Buffalo’s dominance against Pittsburgh, the Bills coach knows last weekend’s win means little if Buffalo follows it up with a dud in hosting the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

With the closing stretch of the season here and the Bills’ playoff aspirations on the line, McDermott emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and consistency moving forward.
https://www.saratogian.com/2025/12/05/bills-seek-to-end-cycle-of-inconsistencies-while-bengals-have-renewed-hope-with-burrows-return/

Dripping Springs vs. Vandegrift: Watch Texas high school football state championship quarterfinal live

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The stage is set for a high-stakes rematch as the defending state champion Vandegrift Vipers (11-2) face off against the Dripping Springs Tigers (12-1) in Saturday’s UIL 6A Division 2 state quarterfinal at San Antonio’s Alamodome.

The Tigers dominated the Vipers 41-14 in their season opener back in August. However, Vandegrift has since regained its championship form, including a methodical 24-7 victory over San Marcos in last week’s regional semifinals.

Meanwhile, Dripping Springs continues to display offensive firepower, coming off an impressive 45-14 dismantling of Medina Valley. This Central Texas showdown features two powerhouse programs separated by just 30 miles, now standing between each other and a trip to the state semifinals.

With Vandegrift’s title defense and Dripping Springs’ redemption narrative, there are compelling layers added to an already intense rivalry.

**Game Details:**
– **What:** Defending champ Vandegrift faces Dripping Springs in 6A Division 2 quarterfinal
– **When:** Kickoff at 3 p.m. CT on Saturday, December 6
– **Where:** Alamodome | San Antonio, Texas
– **Watch Live:** The game will be livestreamed on the NFHS Network.

Don’t miss this exciting Central Texas clash!

**Watch here:** [Dripping Springs vs. Vandegrift Football Livestream on NFHS Network](https://www.nfhsnetwork.com)
https://www.oregonlive.com/tv/2025/12/dripping-springs-vs-vandegrift-watch-texas-high-school-football-state-championship-quarterfinal-live.html

Waste-Pro prices to tick up for La Grande customers in 2026

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**La Grande Trash Collection Rates to Increase in 2026**

*LA GRANDE* — Trash collection will be getting a little more expensive for La Grande residents beginning in 2026. The city council unanimously voted on Dec. 3 to approve a 2.9% increase in service rates for Waste-Pro, which will go into effect Jan. 1, 2026.

Darin Larvik, Waste-Pro operations manager, requested the increase to keep up with rising operational costs. “At the end of the day, it looks like it’s going to be a buck increase per month for the customers in La Grande,” Larvik said.

**New Service Rates**

The updated rates for Waste-Pro services are as follows:

– **Weekly garbage service:** $33.30 per month
– **Every other week service:** $27.75 per month
– **Monthly garbage service:** $20.80 per month
– **300-gallon weekly service:** $113.05 per month
– **300-gallon every other week service:** $71.60 per month

Waste-Pro also offers a reduced rate for customers who qualify for the discounted city water and sewer rates. This service, which includes once-a-month garbage pickup, will increase to $14 per month.

Prices will also be rising for container rates, drop boxes, commercial food waste containers, and commercial recycling services.

**Why Are Rates Increasing?**

Councilor Corrine Dutto acknowledged the number of increases Waste-Pro has faced over the past year. Key factors driving the rate hike include:

– Labor costs
– Equipment expenses
– Landfill price increases
– Insurance costs
– Recycling trends

“The one that triggers this every year is the rate increase at the landfill in Baker,” Larvik noted. “The county has signed a 10-year contract. It’s a 5% increase every year for the full 10 years.”

**Where Does the Trash and Recycling Go?**

Councilors Dutto and Mary Ann Miesner inquired about the final destinations for La Grande’s trash and recycling. Larvik explained that trash is hauled to the Baker landfill, while recycling is mostly sent to the Portland area. “Everything has to be prepared in Portland before it ships overseas,” he said.

**What’s Next for Residents?**

La Grande residents can expect to receive informational flyers at the start of 2026 detailing what new items can be placed in recycling bins.

For more information about Waste-Pro services or questions regarding the rate increase, residents are encouraged to contact City Hall or Waste-Pro directly.
https://lagrandeobserver.com/2025/12/05/waste-pro-prices-to-tick-up-for-la-grande-customers-in-2026/

Paige Spiranac made generous donation amid golf tournament controversy, sports personality reveals

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Paige Spiranac, a prominent golf influencer, made a generous gesture following her performance at the Barstool Sports Internet Invitational. Spiranac earned winnings totaling an estimated $15,000 to $16,000. Instead of keeping the five-figure sum for herself, she decided to donate the funds to the Cody “Beef” Franke Foundation, according to Barstool’s Francis Ellis.

The charitable act came shortly after Spiranac found herself embroiled in a cheating scandal during the event. Ellis spoke about Spiranac’s generosity during Tuesday’s edition of the “Son of a Boy Dad” podcast.

Ellis noted that the accusations of foul play, which surfaced in the finale of the two-day invitational, led to Spiranac being “beaten up in the dark corridors of the internet.” He revealed, “I found out through a little birdie that when we all got paid our skins money from the second day, which was $15,000 or $16,000 each, Paige Spiranac donated all of her skins money to Beef’s family.”

Cody “Beef” Franke, who hosted Barstool’s “Fore Play” podcast, suffered an unspecified medical issue in October and later passed away. The donation was made in his honor.

The controversy arose after Spiranac arrived at the ninth hole, where she appeared to push down high grass in the rough. This action seemingly provided Malosi Togisala with the opportunity for a cleaner—and arguably easier—shot. A visibly emotional Spiranac later pushed back against claims that she touched the ball and clarified that she had no intention of creating any unfair advantage.

For more sports coverage, visit FOXNews.com.
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/paige-spiranac-made-generous-donation-amid-golf-tournament-controversy-sports-personality-reveals

BNB Faces Bearish Trend but Short Squeeze Potential Looms Near $950 Resistance

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**BNB Faces Bearish Trend but Short Squeeze Potential Looms Near $950 Resistance**

*Published on BitcoinEthereumNews.com*

Binance Coin (BNB) price recently dropped below the $1,000 mark, driven by shrinking on-chain activity and declining decentralized exchange (DEX) volume on the Binance Smart Chain network. This downturn pushed BNB to test the critical $827 support level, a zone that held firm during previous months. Notably, this support area, significant in August and September, once again demonstrated strong demand, preventing further decline.

On the daily chart, BNB’s bearish trend remains intact. However, the internal price structure reveals short-term bullish shifts following the breach of a lower high at $906.5. Traders are closely watching the resistance near the $950 zone, a key battleground established in November, which could challenge any upward momentum.

Liquidation data from CoinGlass highlights high-leverage clusters between $910 and $920. This concentration of positions may trigger a short squeeze, creating an opportunity for a price spike before any potential resumption of the downtrend.

### What Caused the Recent Binance Coin Price Drop Below $1,000?

The notable decline of Binance Coin below $1,000 stems mainly from diminishing on-chain activity paired with reduced DEX volume. These factors reflect a cooling demand on the Binance Smart Chain, sparking bearish sentiment among market participants.

Despite this, the robust $827 support level tested during the recent drop previously served as a reliable floor during August and September. This demand zone helped absorb selling pressure and could play a crucial role in stabilizing the price.

### How Is Binance’s Leadership Change Impacting BNB Prices?

Binance’s recent shift in leadership strategy—from a focus on hyper-growth to a more balanced platform approach—has the potential to subtly influence BNB’s price trajectory. Analysts suggest this transition aims to enhance regulatory compliance and sustainability, which may help stabilize the ecosystem amid mounting external pressures.

At the same time, ongoing legal challenges, including the North Dakota lawsuit against Binance, continue to introduce uncertainty that dampens investor confidence. Financial experts at Bloomberg report that such regulatory scrutiny has historically led to price declines in the range of 10-15%.

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As volatility continues in the market, traders and investors should monitor these key support and resistance levels carefully. Understanding the evolving technical landscape and leadership dynamics behind Binance Coin can help make more informed decisions in this unpredictable environment.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/tech/bnb-faces-bearish-trend-but-short-squeeze-potential-looms-near-950-resistance/