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When quarterback Josh Dobbs scrambles, good things happen for the Vikings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:19 GMT

Josh Dobbs took the snap for the Vikings last Sunday night and worked his way toward the sideline on a designed rollout. He was looking for running back Alexander Mattison leaking out of the backfield only to realize he was going to be covered. In that moment, Dobbs got creative, shaking off a tackle in the open field, resetting his feet near the boundary, and delivering a pass to tight end Josh Oliver for a touchdown.Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) smiles as he is congratulated by New Orleans players after a NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)Not long after that, Dobbs found himself back in the red zone, knowing the Vikings were going to need touchdowns rather than field goals to beat the Denver Broncos. He took a snap out of the shotgun this time, quickly recognized man coverage, and plowed his way into the end zone for a touchdown.“Those are huge plays in the game,” Dobbs said. “I...

Broncos getting healthy as Browns week preparations continue, including a return to practice for S P.J. Locke

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:19 GMT

The Broncos are getting healthier as the week progresses and a critical AFC matchup draws closer.Denver had every active player participate in practice Thursday, including safety P.J. Locke. Locke dropped out of a Week 10 win over Buffalo with an ankle injury and did not play Sunday night against Minnesota.After not practicing Wednesday, Locke went through stretching and individual work during the portion of Thursday’s practice that was open to reporters and was listed afterward as a limited participant.“I felt pretty good,” Locke told reporters after practice. “I felt like I made some strides, especially from last week and from yesterday. It’s a work in progress.”It’s been a frustrating season so far for Locke, who missed the first four games of the year due to a toe injury, then played a limited role behind Justin Simmons and Kareem Jackson until Jackson was suspended for two games last month.Locke started each of the games Jackson missed, but was injured during the Bu...

2 dead, 1 hospitalized in South Los Angeles shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:19 GMT

Two people are dead after multiple people were shot in South Los Angeles Thanksgiving morning.The shooting occurred in the 14200 block of Towne Avenue near Compton and Willowbrook shortly after 8:20 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.First responders found three people suffering from gunshot wounds, including two men who were pronounced dead at the scene.The third victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance for traumatic injuries to the upper body. Thos injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, officials said.The identities of the victims have not been released.A possible suspect has been detained but is not in custody, according to the LASD.The preliminary investigation indicates that before the shooting, there may have been a fight after a party in the area. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers by dialing 800...

3 people, including infant, in critical condition after vehicle crashes into Los Angeles bus stop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:19 GMT

Three people, including an infant, were all taken to the hospital in critical condition Thursday after a driver crashed into them near a bus stop in the Manchester Square neighborhood of Los Angeles.The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on the 1700 block of W. 83rd Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.A man and woman were among those injured in the crash, in addition to the infant. All three were transported to a regional trauma center by LAFD Paramedics, a news release said.At least one vehicle collided with the pedestrians "at or near" a bus stop, authorities said. The names of those involved in the crash have not been released.No other details about the incident were available at this time.

Letters: Dehumanizing enemies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:19 GMT

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49ers welcome back guard Aaron Banks, cornerback Sam Womack to face Seahawks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:19 GMT

SEATTLE — Although left guard Aaron Banks returns today from a two-game hiatus, the 49ers will be without right guard Spencer Burford for the first time this season.Both guards were listed as questionable by the 49ers (7-3) for this annual visit to the Seahawks (6-4). Burford did not practice this week because of a knee injury after Sunday’s 27-14 win over the Bucs. Banks, who’s battled a hyperextended toe, returned to practice in limited fashion Tuesday.Jon Feliciano, who started in Banks’ place the past two wins, figures to start in Burford’s spot on the right side. Earlier Thursday, the 49ers elevated guard Jesse Davis and center Corey Luciano off the practice squad.Also out for the 49ers: running back Ty Davis-Price, linebacker Jalen Graham, defensive tackle Kalia Davis, tight end Brayden Willis, offensive lineman Ben Bartch and emergency No. 3 quarterback Brandon Allen.WOMACK ACTIVATEDCornerback Sam Womack got activated off the 49ers’ Injured...

No. 10 NC State takes command early, beats Kentucky 84-55 at Paradise Jam

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:19 GMT

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Madison Hayes scored 15 points and No. 10 North Carolina State took command early in an 84-55 rout of Kentucky on Thursday at the Paradise Jam tournament.Hayes made three 3-pointers and was 5 of 6 overall from the field for the undefeated Wolfpack (5-0), who had three other players score in double figures against the outmanned Wildcats (2-3).Saniya Rivers had 13 points for N.C. State, with River Baldwin adding 11 points and Mimi Collins 10 as the Wolfpack led by as many as 41 points late in the third quarter.Ajae Petty, Saniah Tyler and Eniya Russell each finished with nine points for Kentucky.The Wolfpack shot a season-best 54.8% from the field (34 of 62) in building leads of 31-16 after the first quarter and 55-24 at the halftime break.N.C. State’s biggest lead came in the closing seconds of the third quarter when Rivers’ layup put the Wolfpack ahead 76-34.BIG PICTUREN.C. State: A dominating performance for the Wolfpack, who made their return...

¿Quién es Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas “Nini”, presunto jefe de seguridad del cartel Los Chapitos?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:19 GMT

(CNN Español) — Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, “Nini”, es el presunto jefe de seguridad del cartel mexicano Los Chapitos, por lo que su reciente detención podría representar un fuerte golpe a la organización delictiva.De acuerdo con el Registro Nacional de Detenciones de México, Nini fue arrestado la tarde de este miércoles en el norte de Culiacán, en el estado de Sinaloa, en el noroeste del país.El registro indica que Pérez Salas fue capturado por la Guardia Nacional y que será puesto a disposición de la Fiscalía Especializada en materia de Delincuencia Organizada de la Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) en la Ciudad de México.CNN contactó a la FGR para pedir más detalles sobre la detención y la situación de Pérez Salas, pero no obtuvo respuesta de forma inmediata. Tampoco ha podido saber si ya tiene un abogado.Es un duro golpe para Los Chapitos. De acuerdo con el centro de análisis sobre crimen organizado InSight Crime, esta organización criminal es una de las facciones del ...

China responde que el aumento de enfermedades respiratorias en niños se debe a gérmenes estacionales y no a “patógenos inusuales o nuevos”, según la OMS

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:19 GMT

(CNN) –– Las autoridades de salud de China le respondieron este jueves a la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) que el aumento en los casos de niños con neumonía o enfermedades respiratorias en la parte norte del país se debe a gérmenes estacionales típicos y no a cualquier patógeno nuevo o desconocido, informó la organización.Luego de pedirle este miércoles a China más información sobre el incremento de las enfermedades pediátricas, la OMS realizó una teleconferencia con líderes del Centro Chino para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades y el Hospital Infantil de Beijing, en la cual esos funcionarios compartieron los detalles solicitados, detalló la organización en un comunicado.La OMS pide a China más información sobre el aumento de las enfermedades respiratorias pediátricas como neumoníaLos funcionarios chinos dijeron que han registrado un aumento en el número de niños enfermos que acuden al médico o son hospitalizados por neumonía por Mycoplasma pneumoniae, una infección...

Djokovic eases past Norrie to send Serbia to Davis Cup semifinals. Sinner’s Italy beats Netherlands

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:19 GMT

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Novak Djokovic became the most successful Serbian player in the history of the Davis Cup as he took his nation to the semifinals for the second time in three years with his 21st straight singles victory on Thursday.The top-ranked Djokovic beat Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4 to give Serbia a 2-0 victory over Great Britain and set up a last-four encounter with Italy on Saturday in the top team event in men’s tennis. It was a record 44th Davis Cup match win overall for Djokovic, moving him one ahead of Nenad Zimonjic. Djokovic now has 40 singles wins for his country.The Italians beat the Netherlands 2-1 in the other quarterfinal match on Thursday to reach the semifinals for the second straight season. Jannik Sinner kept Italy alive by winning his singles match and he then successfully teamed up with Lorenzo Sonego in the doubles.Djokovic’s last singles loss in the Davis Cup was when he retired against Juan Martin del Potro in Serbia’s 2011 semifinal defeat aga...