Washington takes Pac-12 title, on course for playoffs

Western Michigan clinches 1st Mid-American Conference title since 1988 Over 120 participate in duathlon competition

SANTA CLARA, California, Dec 3, (AP): Washington’s Taylor Rapp returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown and Myles Gaskin ran for 159 yards to help the Huskies beat Colorado 41-10 in Friday’s Pac-12 conference championship game, and strengthen their case for a college football playoff berth.

The Huskies (12-1) broke open a close game when Rapp intercepted Sefo Liufau’s passes on the first two drives of the second half for a touchdown and to set up a field goal that made it 24-7.

Washington rolled from there to its first conference title since 2000 with a performance likely to keep the Huskies in the top four when the College Football Playoff bids are handed out Sunday.

It was a rough day for Colorado (103) and Liufau, who was knocked out of the game after injuring his right leg on a sack on the Buffaloes’ first drive of the game. He returned to start the second half and threw three interceptions, including one on the first play from scrimmage that Rapp returned 35 yards for a score.

Liufau threw another interception on

The Department of Sports for All at Sahara Club organized Kuwait duathlon competition under the patronage of the Public Authority for Sports. There were more than 120 participants; however, this number was lesser than expected.

Despite the rainy and cold weather conditions, an exciting competition was witnessed among participants.

Najla Al-Jeraiwi shined along with Asma Al-Rakhis in the women’s category.

A photo from the event Mohammed Hamada won the men’s category. The trio of Mazen Shateh, Anas Humaidan and Basma Al-Obeidi exerted efforts for ensuring the success of the competition.

Director of the Department of Sports for All Hamed Al Huzaim expressed his happiness over the success of the competition and the participation despite the rainy and cold weather conditions.

He affirmed the commitment of Director General of Public Authority for Sports Sheikh Ahmad Al-Mansour and his deputy Dr Hamoud Fleitah for launching such all-sport activities, discovering talents and encouraging the youths to join this sport. (KUNA)