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Bills safety Damar Hamlin returns to action in first regular-season game since cardiac arrest

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:11:54 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Damar Hamlin’s objective to resume his playing career after a near-death experience in early January became complete on Sunday, when the Bills safety took the field as part of Buffalo’s kickoff return unit to open its game against the Miami Dolphins.The kickoff resulted in a touchback, but it marked a key milestone for Hamlin in appearing in his first regular- season game some nine months since going into cardiac arrest and needing to be resuscitated on the field during a game at Cincinnati. Hamlin also appeared on the Bills kickoff coverage team after Buffalo opened the scoring on Josh Allen’s 18-yard touchdown pass to Gabe Davis. Hamlin was a healthy scratch through the Bills first three games this season, and got the nod to play with starting safety Jordan Poyer sidelined by a knee injury. Primary backup Taylor Rapp is expected to fill Poyer’s spot alongside Micah Hyde, with the third-year player serving as a backup in facing a high-pow...

4 in stolen car flee attempted traffic stop, die in fiery Maryland crash, police say

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:11:54 GMT

MITCHELLVILLE, Md. (AP) — Four people in a stolen SUV died in a fiery crash in Maryland after the driver fled from an attempted traffic stop and later crashed into a tree, police said Sunday. Officers were working to identify the victims, whose ages and genders were not yet known because of the extent of their burn injuries, the Prince George’s County Police department said in a news release that offered new details about the Friday crash in Mitchellville. According to police, officers attempted a traffic stop on a Kia Sorento with expired temporary tags around 7:30 p.m. Friday. “Officers briefly attempted to pursue the Kia but lost sight of the vehicle and disengaged,” the news release said. About four minutes later, according to an “independent witness,” police said the driver of the Kia used the shoulder of a roadway to attempt a pass, lost control and hit the tree. The Maryland attorney general’s office determined the incident did not meet the parameters ...

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

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:11:54 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 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:11:54 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 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:11:54 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 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:11:54 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 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:11:54 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 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:11:54 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 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:11:54 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 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:11:54 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."