Virginia singer, who performed at WTOP with Bach for Rock student band, now competes on ‘The Voice’
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:44:13 GMT
Claudia B. visited WTOP to perform in the Glass Enclosed Nerve Center in 2015 just before her band Out of Line competed in Bachapalooza at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, Virginia, a battle of the bands hosted by the Bach to Rock after-school music program.This week, the 24-year-old Virginia native makes her hometown proud by competing on the NBC singing competition “The Voice,” where she’s already advanced several rounds.“I’m so excited to be back! So much has changed,” Claudia B. told WTOP. “That was such a cool moment for me being in high school and trying to chase the same dream I’m chasing now, to come on the radio, that was so cool, so thanks for having me on back then and again today.”After growing up in a musical family and attending The Potomac School in McLean, Claudia B. attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston before moving to Nashville, where she still lives today.“I auditioned a couple of time...UK leader Rishi Sunak fires interior minister who accused police of being too lenient with pro-Palestinian protesters
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:44:13 GMT
LONDON (AP) — UK leader Rishi Sunak fires interior minister who accused police of being too lenient with pro-Palestinian protesters.SourcePittsburgh hosts FGCU following Hinson’s 26-point game
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Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (1-1) at Pittsburgh Panthers (2-0)Pittsburgh; Monday, 7 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -9; over/under is 144.5BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh hosts the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles after Blake Hinson scored 26 points in Pittsburgh’s 89-60 victory over the Binghamton Bearcats.Pittsburgh went 24-12 overall with a 14-3 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Panthers averaged 75.1 points per game last season, 26.9 in the paint, 13.4 off of turnovers and 7.7 on fast breaks.FGCU finished 6-9 on the road and 17-15 overall last season. The Eagles allowed opponents to score 69.4 points per game and shot 43.5% from the field last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.SourceFlorida State and Central Michigan to meet in out-of-conference game
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Central Michigan Chippewas (0-2) at Florida State Seminoles (1-0)Tallahassee, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Seminoles -21; over/under is 153BOTTOM LINE: Florida State and Central Michigan face off in non-conference action.Florida State went 9-23 overall with a 5-11 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Seminoles averaged 13.4 assists per game on 25.1 made field goals last season.Central Michigan finished 10-21 overall last season while going 3-12 on the road. The Chippewas averaged 65.7 points per game while allowing opponents to score 73.0 last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.SourceNo. 6 UConn hosts Mississippi Valley State after Newton’s 22-point showing
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Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (0-2) at UConn Huskies (2-0)Hartford, Connecticut; Tuesday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: No. 6 UConn plays the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils after Tristen Newton scored 22 points in UConn’s 107-67 win over the Stonehill Skyhawks.UConn went 31-8 overall with a 15-2 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Huskies shot 46.4% from the field and 36.3% from 3-point range last season.Mississippi Valley State went 4-14 in SWAC play and 1-19 on the road a season ago. The Delta Devils averaged 12.8 points off of turnovers, 9.6 second-chance points and 3.6 bench points last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.SourceVirginia hosts N.C. A&T after Glasper’s 32-point showing
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North Carolina A&T Aggies (0-2) at Virginia Cavaliers (2-0)Charlottesville, Virginia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: N.C. A&T visits the Virginia Cavaliers after Landon Glasper scored 32 points in N.C. A&T’s 94-78 loss to the UNC Greensboro Spartans.Virginia finished 25-8 overall a season ago while going 15-1 at home. The Cavaliers averaged 67.8 points per game last season, 28.3 in the paint, 14.5 off of turnovers and 6.8 on fast breaks.N.C. A&T went 13-19 overall last season while going 4-10 on the road. The Aggies averaged 70.8 points per game last season, 12.2 on free throws and 24.9 from beyond the arc.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.SourceNo. 21 USC Trojans play the UC Irvine Anteaters in out-of-conference matchup
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UC Irvine Anteaters (1-1) at USC Trojans (2-0)Los Angeles; Tuesday, 11 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: No. 21 USC and UC Irvine meet in non-conference action.USC went 22-11 overall with a 15-2 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Trojans averaged 13.5 assists per game on 25.9 made field goals last season.UC Irvine went 23-12 overall a season ago while going 9-7 on the road. The Anteaters averaged 7.0 steals, 2.5 blocks and 11.7 turnovers per game last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.SourceKansas State hosts South Dakota State after Mayo’s 28-point showing
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South Dakota State Jackrabbits (1-1) at Kansas State Wildcats (1-1)New York; Monday, 8 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -10.5; over/under is 154.5BOTTOM LINE: South Dakota State visits the Kansas State Wildcats after Zeke Mayo scored 28 points in South Dakota State’s 83-55 victory against the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers.Kansas State finished 26-10 overall last season while going 15-1 at home. The Wildcats averaged 76.2 points per game last season, 34.9 in the paint, 16.6 off of turnovers and 11.2 on fast breaks.South Dakota State finished 13-5 in Summit League play and 6-9 on the road last season. The Jackrabbits averaged 70.9 points per game last season, 12.5 on free throws and 23.1 from 3-point range.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.SourceChicago State hosts CSU Northridge following Cardet’s 23-point showing
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CSU Northridge Matadors (1-1) at Chicago State Cougars (1-2)Chicago; Tuesday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Chicago State hosts the CSU Northridge Matadors after Wesley Cardet Jr. scored 23 points in Chicago State’s 78-67 victory against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles.Chicago State finished 11-20 overall last season while going 8-0 at home. The Cougars averaged 70.3 points per game while shooting 43.3% from the field and 33.9% from deep last season.CSU Northridge finished 0-14 on the road and 7-25 overall a season ago. The Matadors averaged 63.4 points per game while shooting 40.1% from the field and 32.0% from 3-point range last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.SourceNo. 17 San Diego State hosts Long Beach State after Tsohonis’ 22-point performance
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Long Beach State Beach (1-1) at San Diego State Aztecs (1-1)San Diego; Tuesday, 10 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Long Beach State visits the No. 17 San Diego State Aztecs after Marcus Tsohonis scored 22 points in Long Beach State’s 77-73 win against the DePaul Blue Demons.San Diego State went 32-7 overall with a 15-1 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Aztecs averaged 71.2 points per game while shooting 43.8% from the field and 34.8% from behind the arc last season.Long Beach State went 17-16 overall last season while going 6-9 on the road. The Beach averaged 76.5 points per game while allowing opponents to score 74.4 last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.SourceLatest news
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