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Week 14 updates: Chicago Bears will have receivers Velus Jones Jr. and Tyler Scott active vs. Detroit Lions

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:32:28 GMT

The 4-8 Chicago Bears will play the 9-3 Detroit Lions at Soldier Field in a Week 14 matchup.Inactives announcedBears wide receivers Velus Jones Jr. and Tyler Scott are both active for Sunday’s game against the Lions after they were listed as questionable Friday.Jones missed practice Friday with an illness and Scott was limited in practice with hamstring tightness.Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue also will play after he dealt with a knee issue during the week.The Bears previously declared out wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown, who has a pectoral injury. Safety Quindell Johnson, offensive lineman Ja’Tyre Carter, wide receiver Collin Johnson and defensive end Dominique Robinson are also inactive. Quarterback Nathan Peterman is inactive and will serve as the emergency third quarterback.For the Lions, center Frank Ragnow was previously declared out because of injuries. Cornerbacks Steven Gilmore and Chase Lucas, wide receiver Antoine Green and linebackers Charles Harris and Tr...

Nikki Haley would beat Joe Biden in a landslide, polling shows

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:32:28 GMT

President Joe Biden better hope it’s Donald Trump and not Nikki Haley on the ballot next November.A Wall Street Journal poll of 1,500 registered voters released over the weekend shows that, were the election held today, former President Trump would beat Biden by four points. That’s more than enough for the 77-year-old Trump to cover the 2.2% margin of error, but not an insurmountable lead for the slightly-older Biden to overcome with just under a year left in the election cycle until the actual election.However, the same poll shows former U.N. Ambassador Haley clobbers the sitting president by double digits.“Poll after poll shows Nikki Haley is the best candidate to beat Joe Biden. This time, the Wall Street Journal poll shows Haley beating Biden by a whopping 17 points,” her campaign said in a statement.Despite Haley’s theoretical strength against the presumptive Democratic nominee, she has a long road ahead of her if she hopes to unseat the 45th President from his perch atop...

MSTCA Small Schools track: Meet kicks off season

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:32:28 GMT

The top indoor track stars in Massachusetts have had a lot of time to train, but not an opportunity to showcase their talents on a grand stage in a few months.That finally changed Sunday morning, when hundreds packed the Reggie Lewis Center for the MSTCA’s annual Winter (Small School) Festival to officially open the winter campaign.“There’s a lot of teammates, lot of rookies,” said Littleton girls track coach April Liles. “The goal today is to have a lot of fun, get the experience, but we’re going to bring the heat in February when it counts.”Liles’ group at Littleton was just one of a handful of programs that stood out during the day’s competitions. Along with teammates Amelia Taylor, Savannah Liles and Chabenta Bradshaw, Emma Fellows anchored her squad to a victory in the girls 4×200-meter relay with a combined time of 1:52.94, while placing second in the 300-meter run with a personal record time of 42.85 seconds.“I think we’re starting off really strong,” Fellows said afterw...

Two suspects sought after young man shot in west end neighbourhood

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:32:28 GMT

Police are searching for two suspects after gunshots rang out in the Davenport neighbourhood of the city.Investigators were called to the area of Shaw Street and Wychcrest Avenue just after 5 p.m. Sunday for reports of gunshots. Paramedics say a young adult male was taken to a nearby trauma centre via emergency run with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries. Police say two suspects were seen fleeing the area wearing grey and black bomber jackets and black masks.

Petrochemical giant’s closed salt mine partially collapses in northeastern Brazil

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:32:28 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A closed rock salt mine belonging to Brazilian petrochemical giant Braskem partially collapsed Sunday in the northeastern coastal city of Maceio, the city’s civil defense authority said.Video distributed by the authority shows a sudden murky bubbling of the water in the Mundau lagoon in the city’s Mutange neighborhood, reflecting the mine’s rupture.The area had previously been evacuated and there was no risk to any people, the agency said in a statement. It quoted Mayor João Henrique Caldas as saying the mine was expected to stabilize following the partial collapse.The development came as no surprise to residents in Maceio, where Braskem’s 40 years of rock salt mining has caused the displacement of tens of thousands of people, hollowing out communities.The company alerted officials on Nov. 28 of the imminent risk the mine could collapse. Land around the mine had been steadily sinking ever since, falling a total of 2.35 meters (7.7 feet) as of ...

Mama June says daughter Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell has died at 29

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:32:28 GMT

(NEXSTAR) -- Reality TV personality Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, who appeared on the TLC show "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," has died at age 29 after a battle with cancer, her mother June Shannon announced Sunday. Shannon, better known as Mama June, said in an Instagram post that Cardwell died peacefully around 11 p.m. Saturday and was surrounded by loved ones. Cardwell's sister Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson also shared the news on the social media platform, saying her "heart is completely broken." Thompson added that watching Cardwell battle cancer has been tough this past year. "I would’ve loved for you to get to see me graduate college, but I know you will forever cheer me on in heaven! We will all make sure your legacy lives on forever," Thompson wrote. "And I promise to always make sure to celebrate our birthday like you never left!" ‘Honey Boo Boo’s’ sister diagnosed with cancer Cardwell was diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma, also called adrenocortical cancer, in January...

Vikings star Justin Jefferson leaves game against Raiders, taken to local hospital out of precaution

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:32:28 GMT

LAS VEGAS — Justin Jefferson’s highly anticipated return did not last long.He left the game on Sunday afternoon at Allegiant Stadium after absorbing a hard hit directly to the back. He was ruled out with a chest injury and taken to a local hospital out of precaution while the game between the Vikings and Raiders was still going. There were no immediate updates from the team other than that.The chest injury occurred after Jefferson hauled in a high pass from quarterback Josh Dobbs. He leapt to make the grab and immediately got tackled by safety Marcus Epps in the open field. After quickly popping up, Jefferson got checked out in the medical tent, then walked to the locker room alongside trainers.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | Ed Ingram ruled out with hip injury, Blake Brandel set to start for Vikings Minnesota Vikings | Charley Walters: Dobbs still gives Vikings their best chance to win Minnesota Vikings | Vikings offensive ...

Gophers defensive coordinator Joe Rossi leaving for Michigan State

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:32:28 GMT

Gophers defensive coordinator Joe Rossi is in line to take the same job at Michigan State, two source confirmed to the Pioneer Press on Sunday.Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck has had offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca twice leave for lateral jobs within the Big Ten — to Penn State in 2019 and to Rutgers in 2022.Now Fleck has to find a coordinator on the defensive side, who made same move. Rossi was the highest-regarded assistant coach on Minnesota, a coach who has received pay raises and new contracts in recent years.The current top option to assume Rossi’s role in the short-term is co-defensive coordinator Nick Monroe, the first-year cornerbacks coach.A source said all defensive coaches will remain at the U and play called for the Quick Lane Bowl is to be determined. The candidate pool for full-time DC will be internal and external.Rossi started at the U in an analyst role in 2017 and worked with the defensive line in 2018 before being promoted to be the U’s DC since ...

$50K winning Powerball ticket sold in Schenectady

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:32:28 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket from the December 9 drawing was sold in Schenectady, according to the New York Lottery. The ticket is worth $50,000. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The winning numbers for the December 9 drawing were 5, 25, 26, 40, 60, and the Powerball was 1. The third-prize ticket was sold at Bourbon Street Bar and Grill, located at 2209 Central Avenue in Schenectady. The Powerball drawing is televised every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. The winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69, while the red Powerball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. Road closures in Albany due to water main break New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone that is, can find help at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, by calling New York’s toll-free confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or texting HOPENY (467369).

Broncos 10, Chargers 0: Wil Lutz nails 23-yard field goal

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:32:28 GMT

The Broncos head to California to see if they can shake off last week’s loss to the Texans. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.Live updatesHalftime analysis — Broncos 10, Chargers 0Ryan McFadden, beat writer: Broncos’ defense is doing whatever they want to the Chargers. After Wilson struggled to get the ball to Jeudy last week, he has targeted the wideout quite a bit in the first half. However, Jeudy has failed to deliver.Parker Gabriel, beat writer: Jerry Jeudy’s had better days. The Chargers might be bad enough that it doesn’t matter, but still, not great for Denver’s fourth-year wide receiver.Matt Schubert, sports editor: If Jerry Jeudy is going to produce the same sort of closing kick he had to finish last season, he needs to have one heck of a second half. The Broncos lead 10-0 but drops and missed opportunities have kept the Chargers in this game.Second-quarter updatesField ...