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La Familia found little to like in the “City of Brotherly Love” on Friday night.
The Kentucky alumni team’s run in The Basketball Tournament came to a close at the hands of Carmen’s Crew in Friday’s semifinals, losing 76-70 at Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia.
Former Buckeyes superstar Jared Sullinger and Desonta Bradford led Carmen’s Crew — a squad of Ohio State alumni — to the victory, as the pair combined for 31 points. Sullinger had 16 points, while Bradford ended with 15. Jamel Morris, who contributed 11 points, hit the game-capping 3 after the Elam Ending started.
La Familia bowed out of the tournament despite having four players post double-digit scoring performances, led by Kerem Kanter’s game-high 17. Willie-Cauley Stein and Andrew Harrison had 14 apiece, followed by Eric Bledsoe (11). Cauley-Stein also grabbed nine rebounds, the top total in Friday’s game.
The difference in the contest was perimeter shooting. Half of the field-goal makes for Carmen’s Crew came from beyond the 3-point arc; it knocked down 28 shots, with 14 from distance. La Familia, on the other hand, shot 26.3% (5 for 19) behind the 3-point line.
That’s where Nate Sestina’s absence Friday was most conspicuous.
Sestina, La Familia’s sharpshooter from deep, entered Friday with 15 triples made in four TBT outings, tied for most among all players (Takeover BC’s AJ English and Happy Valley Hoopers’ Greg Lee). But Sestina missed Friday’s matchup because of “a previously scheduled family obligation,” per a team announcement Thursday afternoon.
Without him, La Familia simply didn’t have enough to keep up with Carmen’s Crew. The group of former Wildcats trailed for most of the contest. Their last lead came at the 2:08 mark of the first quarter, when they held a two-point advantage (10-8). They played catch-up the rest of the way, heading into halftime down 40-27. Carmen’s Crew stretched the lead to as many as 16 (45-29) before La Familia stormed back, drawing within two on two separate occasions during the Elam Ending before Morris’ walk-off 3.
With the win, Carmen’s Crew clinched a spot in Sunday’s championship game against Forever Coogs, which held off Eberlein Drive, 76-73, in Friday’s first semifinal.
Reach Kentucky men’s basketball and football reporter Ryan Black at rblack@gannett.com and follow him on X at @RyanABlack.
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Kentucky Lottery Cash Ball, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Nov. 27, 2025
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The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 winning numbers for each game
Cash Ball
05-13-23-31, Cash Ball: 06
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Lucky For Life
08-12-13-16-45, Lucky Ball: 13
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Pick 3
Evening: 1-7-4
Midday: 8-8-3
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Pick 4
Evening: 2-7-9-4
Midday: 2-9-0-5
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Boar’s Head, Locatelli brand items sold in Kentucky recalled over listeria risk
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A third-party manufacturer that distributes some products under brands including Boar’s Head and Locatelli has recalled cheese items sold in some states, including Kentucky, over concerns of possible listeria contamination.
The Ambriola Company issued a recall for some of its pecorino romano cheese products, including two produced under the Boar’s Head brand, according to a Nov. 24 recall notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Another pecorino romano grated cheese product manufactured by the Ambriola Company and sold under the brand Locatelli was also recalled, according to retailers Big Y, Sprouts and Wegmans. The FDA has not yet issued a notice for that product.
The two products labeled under Boar’s Head that may contain the recalled cheese include pre-packaged deli salads and wraps sold at some Kroger grocery stores, the recall notice said.
The affected items may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria commonly known as listeria. No illnesses or consumer complaints have been reported, the notice said.
In a statement to USA TODAY, Boar’s Head said it is “committed to delivering safe, high-quality foods that consumers can enjoy with confidence.”
“Boar’s Head took immediate action to halt the purchase of these products from The Ambriola Company, notify retail partners and ensure that the affected products are being removed from distribution nationally,” the statement said.
USA TODAY has reached out to The Ambriola Company and Locatelli for comment. Here’s what to know about the recall:
The recalled Boar’s Head-branded items, which include a six-ounce container of pecorino romano cheese and two pre-packaged products containing pecorino romano cheese, were sold at Kroger stores in Kentucky and Indiana, according to the recall notice.
The recalled items can be identified by their barcode number, known as the barcode UPC, or their best by date:
- Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese – 6 oz container
- Case UPC: 042421-05858
- Sell-by Dates: 11/21/25-3/12/26
- EverRoast Chicken Caesar Salad (contains grated pecorino romano cheese)
- Barcode UPC: 850042244142
- Best by date: 11/9/2025-11/22/2025
- EverRoast Chicken Caesar Wrap (contains grated pecorino romano cheese)
- Barcode UPC: 85004224455
- Best by date: 11/9/2025-11/22/2025
Out of an abundance of caution, Boar’s Head also withdrew its other cheese product supplied through Ambriola Company, although it’s not part of the recall, the notice said.
- Pre-cut Pecorino Romano
- Item Code: 15160
- Case UPC: 042421-15160
- Sell-by dates: 11/25/25-5/11/26
The impacted Locatelli products are containers of grated pecorino romano cheese, according to Big Y, Sprouts and Wegmans. It’s unclear whether the impacted products were also sold to other retailers.
- Big Y:
- UPC: 41793-82493
- Size: 8-ounce container
- All sell-by dates
- Wegmans:
- UPC: 2-77580-XXXXX-7
- Any product sold from 11/14/25 and 11/22/25
- Sprouts:
- UPC: 0-41793-41292-2
- Size: 4-ounce container
- Sell-by dates 05/03/2026, 05/10/2026
What to do with recalled Locatelli, Boar’s Head-branded cheese products
Anyone who has one of the recalled products should dispose of it and not consume it.
For questions, contact Ambriola Company at info@ambriola.com.
New recall comes after deadly 2024 Boar’s Head listeria outbreak
While the products in this latest recall were manufactured by Ambriola and not Boar’s Head, the Boar’s Head brand was involved in a deadly listeria outbreak in 2024 linked to its deli meats.
The 2024 outbreak sickened 61 people across 19 states, resulting in 60 hospitalizations and 10 deaths, though it is likely the actual number of sicknesses was higher.
Boar’s Head’s Nov. 25 statement to USA TODAY emphasized that the latest recall is an isolated incident related to The Ambriola Company and no other Boar’s Head products manufactured at any other facilities are impacted by this recall.
“This supplier produces several products for a variety of different companies and brands, including Boar’s Head,” the statement said.
Listeria is a type of bacteria spread through food that can cause serious infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Symptoms of listeria infections depend on the person, but can include:
- Fever
- Flu-like symptoms, such as muscle aches and fatigue
- Headache
- Stiff neck
- Confusion
- Loss of balance
- Seizures
Infections are more likely to harm pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Listeria is the third leading cause of foodborne illness death in the United States, according to the CDC.
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at melina.khan@usatoday.com. Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.
This story has been updated with additional information.
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