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  Instant Analysis: Texas Goes from 1st-and-Goal at the 1 to a Stunning Collapse * *ARLINGTON, Texas (KXAN)** — The Texas Longhorns were one yard away from tying the game against Ohio State late in the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinals, but they came up short.   Despite having first-and-goal from the 1-yard line, the Buckeyes' defense held firm, denying Texas the end zone. On fourth-and-goal from the 8-yard line, Ohio State linebacker Jack Sawyer delivered the decisive blow. He forced a fumble from Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and returned it 83 yards for a touchdown, setting CFP and Cotton Bowl Classic records. The play sealed Ohio State's 28-14 victory Friday at AT&T Stadium.   With the win, Ohio State advances to face Notre Dame in the national championship game on Jan. 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.   Roger Wallace and Noah Gross break down the Longhorns' second consecutive CFP semifinal loss and how the gam...

  The Impact of LA Fires on Hollywood Wildfires raging in and around Los Angeles have devastated vast areas of land and disrupted countless lives. As of Thursday morning, at least five people have died, tens of thousands of acres, including thousands of homes, have been destroyed, and both Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Joe Biden have declared states of emergency and major disaster, respectively. The largest fire, the Palisades Fire, ignited on Tuesday due to strong winds and other contributing factors. It has ravaged the celebrity-filled Pacific Palisades community. On Wednesday night, a fifth major fire, the Sunset Fire, broke out near Runyon Canyon, threatening iconic Hollywood landmarks such as the Hollywood Bowl, the Walk of Fame, and the Dolby and TCL Chinese theaters. According to CAL FIRE, the Sunset Fire has already consumed 43 acres and remains entirely uncontained.  As the greater Hollywood area battles these blazes, here’s how the entertainment industry has been i...

  Los Angeles County wildfires updates Now **What We Covered**   - **Rising Death Toll**: At least five people have died, according to California Governor Gavin Newsom. Several wind-driven wildfires continue to blaze across Los Angeles County, with the newest, the Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills, prompting evacuation orders.   - **Most Destructive Fire in LA History**: The Palisades Fire, burning between Malibu and Santa Monica, has grown to over 17,000 acres with zero containment. It has destroyed at least 1,000 structures, making it the most devastating fire in Los Angeles County's history.   - **“Surreal Scene”**: The Eaton Fire, another fast-moving blaze, is engulfing homes. CNN’s Anderson Cooper described the situation in Altadena as “surreal.” The fire has spread to more than 10,000 acres and is threatening approximately 13,000 buildings.   - **Schools Closed**: The Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest in the U.S...

  Five dead and over 2,000 structures destroyed as a new fire breaks out in the Hollywood Hills. ** Wildfires in Los Angeles County: Over 100,000 Evacuated as Blazes Rage Across the Region**   Wildfires continue to devastate Los Angeles County, with over 100,000 residents under evacuation orders. Red flag warnings remain in effect for L.A. County and much of Ventura County through Thursday due to high winds and dry conditions.   ### Key Developments:   - **Hollywood Hills Fire:** Five people have died, and more than 2,000 structures have been destroyed.   - **Palisades Fire:** This fire has burned over 15,800 acres, destroying homes, businesses, and landmarks from Pacific Palisades westward toward Malibu.   - **Eaton Fire:** Covering more than 10,000 acres, this fire has destroyed many structures in Altadena and Pasadena.   - **Sunset Fire:** The blaze erupted around 5:45 p.m. and is moving south toward Hollywood Boule...

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Brian Robert Matusz was born on February 11, 1987, in Grand Junction, Colorado, into an athletic family. His father, Michael, competed in track and field at Purdue University, and his brother, Chris, played baseball at Iowa Wesleyan University. Matusz’s baseball career began to flourish at St. Mary’s High School in Phoenix. As a junior in 2004, he posted an 8-2 record with a 0.95 ERA, earning first-team All-State honors in Arizona. During his senior year in 2005, he went 8-1 with a remarkable 0.50 ERA and was named the Arizona Player of the Year. After being selected by the Angels in the fourth round of the 2005 MLB Draft, Matusz chose instead to attend the University of San Diego. He had an outstanding three-year career with the Toreros, culminating in being named the West Coast Conference Pitcher of the Year in 2008. Matusz was a two-time finalist for the Golden Spikes Award and led the NCAA with 141 strikeouts during his junior season. He finished that year with a 12-1 record and a ...