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Saints QB Derek Carr starts against Tampa Bay one week after his shoulder injury

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:45:42 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr, who entered Sunday listed as questionable with a sprained throwing shoulder, is starting Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Carr, who signed a four-year, $150 million free-agent contract with New Orleans last offseason, did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, but participated in team drills on a limited basis on Friday and was listed then as questionable.Meanwhile, Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis (toe), nose tackle Vita Vea (pectoral) and linebacker Devin White (foot) all were in uniform despite being listed as questionable on Friday.After Carr was hurt on a sack by Green Bay’s Rashan Gary in the second half of last week’s game, backup QB Jameis Winston took over and completed 10 of 16 passes for 101 yards in the 18-17 loss to Green Bay. Winston drove New Orleans in range for a go-ahead, 46-yard field goal with about a minute to go, but rookie Blake Grupe’s kick was pushed wide f...

Biden warns there’s ‘not much time’ to keep US money flowing to Ukraine, urges Congress to ‘stop the games, get to work’

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:45:42 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden warns there’s ‘not much time’ to keep US money flowing to Ukraine, urges Congress to ‘stop the games, get to work.’Source

1 killed in Lakewood shooting, suspect in custody

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:45:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The victim in a shooting Saturday morning in Lakewood died, according to police. The incident occurred near West 13th Avenue and Yukon Street around 11:54 a.m.A victim was located suffering from a gunshot wound. They were taken to a local hospital and later died.The suspect in the shooting was in custody, according to police.The shooting was believed to be an isolated incident.

The week … of the Conservative Party conference

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:45:42 GMT

LISTEN ONTwo of Westminster’s best-connected journalists — Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard — provide the essential guide to politics in the week ahead.They look ahead to what’s in store at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester this week, and Thursday’s Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election.Plus, co-author of the Conservatives’ 2019 election manifesto Rachel Wolf joins Jack and Sam to discuss Rishi Sunak’s election strategy and how the Tories might fare under a different leader.

Boston Red Sox say retired pitcher Tim Wakefield has died at age 57

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:45:42 GMT

In a statement Sunday, the Boston Red Sox announced the passing of retired pitcher Tim Wakefield at the age of 57. Here is the statement: The Boston Red Sox mourn the loss of Red Sox Hall of Famer Tim Wakefield, who passed away this morning at the age of 57. The honorary chairman of the Red Sox Foundation, Wakefield spent 29 years in the organization as a player, special assistant, and broadcaster.“Tim’s kindness and indomitable spirit were as legendary as his knuckleball,” said Red Sox Principal Owner John Henry. “He not only captivated us on the field but was the rare athlete whose legacy extended beyond the record books to the countless lives he touched with his warmth and genuine spirit. He had a remarkable ability to uplift, inspire, and connect with others in a way that showed us the true definition of greatness. He embodied the very best of what it means to be a member of the Boston Red Sox and his loss is felt deeply by all of us.”“It’s one thing to be an outstanding at...

Tim Wakefield, beloved Red Sox pitcher and broadcaster, passes away

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:45:42 GMT

Tim Wakefield died Sunday, the Red Sox announced. He was only 57 years old.Wakefield had been battling cancer, a fact made public without his consent by a former teammate just days ago.One of the last true knuckleball pitchers, Wakefield spent the last 17 seasons of his 19-year MLB career with the Red Sox. He won rings with the club in 2004 and 2007. At 42 years old, he finally became an All-Star in 2009, just two years before his final season. At the time of his retirement, he’d been the oldest active Major Leaguer.Tim Wakefield will be remembered for a lot of things. He gave up the walk-off home run to Aaron Boone in the 2003 ALCS, then helped Boston get their revenge the following October. Scheduled to start Game 4, he volunteered to eat innings in Game 3 to save the rest of the pitching staff from working what would become a 19-8 loss. After falling behind the Yankees three games to none, the Red Sox won the next four (with Wakefield making another heroic relief performanc...

Celtics swing big trade to land Jrue Holiday on eve of training camp

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:45:42 GMT

Say this about Brad Stevens: He isn’t timid.Four days after the Bucks swung the pendulum in the Eastern Conference by trading for Damian Lillard, Stevens and the Celtics punched back on Sunday. They re-asserted themselves as a championship favorite by making another big trade.On the eve of training camp, the day before media day, the Celtics countered the Bucks by scooping up a player who they just shipped away. All-Defensive guard Jrue Holiday, the central return of the Lillard trade, is heading to Boston according to multiple reports, as the Celtics shook up their core for the second time this offseason under surprising circumstances and made clear how aggressive and serious they are about risking it all in pursuit of a championship.Anyone ready to just fast forward to an Eastern Conference Finals matchup with the Bucks?The Celtics, of course, had to part with key members of their roster to swing this deal, but had to do so to beat offers from other contenders and avoid Holi...

Northbound lanes of I-5 reopen following repair work

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:45:42 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- All northbound lanes of Interstate 5 through downtown have reopened, Caltrans announced Sunday morning.This is also true for all on-ramps, off-ramps and connectors that had been closed for bridge repair work over State Route 163. Caltrans says crews completed the repairs ahead of schedule. Suspected DUI crash in Carl’s Jr. drive-thru leaves one with major injuries Since Friday, six miles of northbound I-5 had been squeezed into one lane for the second of two major maintenance closures to the roadway in the past month."A big thanks to all involved in the effort," Caltrans stated in social media post. "Drive safely. Have a nice weekend."

Buck Showalter fired as New York Mets manager

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:45:42 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Buck Showalter was fired Sunday as New York Mets manager after a disappointing season in which baseball’s highest-spending team tumbled from contention by midsummer.The 67-year-old Showalter said before Sunday’s game against Philadelphia that he will not return next year, and a few minutes later the Mets said the team had decided on the change. New York entered 74-86 and 29 1/2 games behind NL East champion Atlanta.Showalter planned to manage the team Sunday at Citi Field.New York is expected to hire David Stearns as president of baseball operations above general manager Billy Eppler, and Showalter’s departure clears the way for Stearns to pick the next manager.“We are heading in a new direction, with a new president of baseball operations and we let Buck know we’ll be parting ways. We will begin the search for a new manager immediately,” Mets owner Steve Cohen said in a statement. “Buck is a generational manager, and we value what he has done for our tea...

Video shows bloodied Black man surrounded by officers during Florida traffic stop

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:45:42 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A traffic stop captured on video by a bystander shows a handcuffed Black man with swollen eyes and a bloody face sitting on the ground surrounded by officers outside a vehicle in northeast Florida, and the officers’ law enforcement agency says it has launched an internal review.Force was used while taking 24-year-old Le’Keian Woods into custody on Friday, and the agency was conducting an administrative review of what happened to see if any policies were violated, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.“The agency takes all allegations of inappropriate use of force by JSO officers seriously,” the sheriff’s office said.The sheriff’s office said it couldn’t comment any further because the incident was being investigated.The video released by Woods’ attorney, Harry Daniels, shows at least three officers on top of Woods, who is chest-down on grass besides a car. At one point, an officer appears to slam WoodsR...