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Wild players see a future for neck protection in NHL

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:25:31 GMT

Most NHL players have worn neck protection on the ice at some point in his career, most often while playing in leagues where it’s mandated — such as major junior leagues in Canada — or in international tournaments.Very few wear it now.But in the wake of Adam Johnson’s tragic death during a professional hockey game in England, that is starting to change, and some Wild players said Saturday they’re open to wearing a neck guard.“It’s definitely something I’m starting to think about,” veteran wing Marcus Foligno said after Saturday’s morning skate for a 7 p.m. puck drop against the New York Rangers at Xcel Energy Center.Johnson, a former Minnesota Duluth and Pittsburgh Penguins player, died after a collision during an Elite Hockey League game Oct . 29 in Sheffield, England. His throat was cut by an opponent’s skate in what the team described as a “freak accident.”Wild rookie defenseman Brock Faber said he anticipates neck protection becoming more common after Johnson’s death. The Pengui...

Gophers AD Mark Coyle: “Integrity compromised” by Michigan sign saga

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:25:31 GMT

Gophers Athletics Director Mark Coyle told KFAN on Saturday “the integrity of the game has been compromised” with the Michigan sign-stealing scandal.“The integrity of the game is the most important thing; we talk about it all the time,” Coyle told the radio station during the Gophers’ pregame show. ‘The Big Ten has talked about it for over 100 years of existence. There is no doubt the integrity of the game has been compromised.”Coyle and other Big Ten ADs met with commissioner Tony Petitti on a video call Thursday to discuss issues with the Wolverines that came to light in early October. Big Ten football coaches met with the new commish earlier this week.“I’ve expressed our disappointment,” Coyle said.Coyle said the issue wil go to the COP/C — the Big Ten’s Committee of Presidents and Chancellors. Timing is yet to be determined on if and when Petitt and the COP/C might make a ruling on a potential punishment via the Big Ten’s sportsmanship policy. The NCAA has been condu...

Schenectady Police investigating stabbing

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:25:31 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Police Department stated they are investigating a stabbing that occurred on November 3. Police say they received a call reporting that a man who had suffered stab wounds walked into Rivers Casino just before 7 p.m. on Saturday night. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to police, the stabbing did not occur at the casino itself. The victim was transported to Albany Medical Center to be treated for their injuries. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Schenectady Police Department at (518)382-5200.

This St. Louis suburb ranked best for first-time homebuyers

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:25:31 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - A new study ranked one of St. Louis's biggest suburbs as the region's best for first-time homebuyers. Today's Homeowner, a real estate website, recently released a list naming "the best US suburbs to buy your first home." A research team recognized 100 suburbs nationwide not only for their affordability, but also factors such as quality of life, work opportunities, and demand. Remembering Donn Johnson – FOX 2 mourns loss of longtime journalist According to Today's Homeowner, O'Fallon, Missouri was ranked as St. Louis's best suburb for first-time homebuyers and the 74th best in the nation. According to U.S. Census figures, more than 90,000 people live in O'Fallon, and it's one of Missouri's ten largest cities in terms of population. Among the suburbs surveyed for the study, O'Fallon ranked strong in jobs (52) and livability (78). Generally speaking, Today's Homeowner said suburbs in southern states and the Midwest have been big draws in recent years. C...

Off-duty L.A. police officer killed, SBSD deputy among those injured in crash involving suspected drunk driver

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:25:31 GMT

A deadly two-car collision in Northridge has claimed the lives of two people, including an off-duty LAPD officer, the department confirmed.He was identified by LAPD officials as Officer Darrell Cunningham of the department's West L.A. Division at a press conference late Saturday morning.Preliminary reports indicate that the crash happened around 1:15 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of Roscoe Boulevard and Lindley Avenue.The off-duty LAPD officer was driving with an off-duty San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputy and another passenger in a white Infiniti on Lindley when he was hit by a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Multiple people shot at while driving on 91 Freeway in Corona That vehicle, driven by 20-year-old Brian David Oliveri, failed to stop at a red light while going over 100 miles per hour when it struck Cunningham's vehicle, police said.It is also believed that Oliveri was under the influence of alcohol when the collision occurred, LAPD officials...

San Jose sweeps homeless providing limited services

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:25:31 GMT

(BCN) -- Mary Cruz Resendez has been living on and off the streets of San Jose since 2008. Her home for the last eight months has been at Four Corners, an encampment of about 40 people at the junction of Monterey Highway and Capitol Expressway. After struggling with addiction for years, Resendez told San Jose Spotlight she's now clean and going to school to become a drug counselor -- although she's still struggling with homelessness. Man accused of decapitating woman has been arrested "We're not all bad people," Resendez told San Jose Spotlight. "I'm doing something with my life, but it's going to take time ... It's not like I want to be out here."On Oct. 23, time was not on Resendez's side. The city took Resendez's trailer full of her belongings and without her consent, she said, as a part of a multi-day sweep to clear out Four Corners, which sits on county land."That was uncalled for," Resendez said. "My trailer wasn't garbage, but it got thrown out."A Santa Clara County spokes...

Man accused of decapitating woman has been arrested

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:25:31 GMT

(KRON) –The suspect who allegedly decapitated a Santa Rosa woman, Luis Aroyo-Lopez, was taken into custody in San Francisco Saturday morning. The San Francisco Police officers assigned to the Transbay Terminal observed an individual matching the description of a wanted homicide suspect out of Santa Rosa at approximately 7:53 a.m. Multiple officers coordinated to detain the suspect. Aroyo-Lopez was arrested by SFPD. The Santa Rosa Police Department was notified of the arrest. Revel to end shared electric moped service in San Francisco According to police, Aroyo-Lopez was recently released from state prison and placed on Postrelease Community Supervision. He was formerly incarcerated for assault with a deadly weapon and weapons possession charges unrelated to the victim in this incident, police said.

Zaman’s ton enough for Pakistan to beat NZ at Cricket World Cup. Australia win confirms England exit

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:25:31 GMT

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Australia and Pakistan claimed wins at the Cricket World Cup on Saturday to set up a thrilling finale to the group stage as England’s abject title defense finally came to an end.Adam Zampa took 3-21 in 10 overs as Australia knocked out England with a 33-run win in Ahmedabad.In Bengaluru, Fakhar Zaman bludgeoned a 63-ball century as Pakistan handed New Zealand its fourth successive loss — despite the Black Caps topping 400 runs — in a rain-hit game which Pakistan won by 21 runs under the DLS method. Australia’s frontline pace attack shared six wickets to rout England for 253 runs in 48.1 overs. Ben Stokes provided the resistance with 64 off 90 balls.Put into bat, Australia reached 286 all out with three balls left. Marnus Labuschagne scored 71 off 83 while Cameron Green (47), Steve Smith (44) and Marcus Stoinis (35) made useful contributions.The five-time champions moved to third in the points’ table with 10 points from five successive wins. Australia needs on...

Malik Grant’s 2 touchdowns help Sacred Heart beat Central Connecticut 31-24

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:25:31 GMT

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Rob McCoy had one touchdown passing and one rushing, Malik Grant gained 104 yards on the ground with a score, and Sacred Heart beat Central Connecticut 31-24 on Saturday.Sacred Heart had two scoring drives of 10 or more plays in the fourth quarter to break a tie at 17-all. Grant’s go-ahead scoring run of 18 yards capped a 74-yard drive. McCoy’s 17-yard connection with Aboraa Kwarteng ended a 90-yard drive for a 31-17 lead.Elijah Howard scored his second touchdown of the game to pull Central Connecticut within seven points with 1:39 to go. Sacred Heart went four-and-out to leave 34 seconds on the clock. CCSU’s drive stalled at the Sacred Heart 27 after completions of 24 and 19 yards.McCoy was 13 of 18 for 202 yards with an interception. Kwarteng caught four passes for 88 yards for Sacred Heart (2-8, 2-5).Matt Jenner was intercepted two times for Central Connecticut (3-6, 1-4). Howard gained 119 yards on 14 carries, including a 70-yard touchdo...

San Diego rallies in 4th quarter to overcome Presbyterian 23-13

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:25:31 GMT

CLINTON, S.C. (AP) — Aidan Lehman’s 47-yard field goal for the lead and Zamir Wallace’s second takeaway in the final five minutes helped lift San Diego to a 23-13 win over Presbyterian on Saturday.Lehman, who missed a previous field-goal attempt and extra point, nailed his go-ahead kick with 2:50 left. It came after Wallace recovered a fumble at the Blue Hose 26 with just under five minutes remaining. Wallace’s recovery came, in turn, after a 52-yard punt by Ayden Corrales left the Blue Hose at their 1-yard line.Wallace’s interception deep in Blue Hose territory with 15 seconds left clinched the win.Dom Nankil threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Josh Heverley early in the fourth quarter to give the Toreros (3-6, 3-3 Patriot League) a 13-13 tie after the PAT missed.San Diego took advantage of a short field following a punt to score on Re-al Mitchell’s 2-yard run to trail 13-7 at halftime.Isaiah Williams rushed for 128 yards on 28 carries for San Diego. Tyle...