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Vikings get promising news on WR Justin Jefferson after he’s taken to hospital with chest injury

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:53 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was taken to a hospital after being hit in the chest during Minnesota’s 3-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, but he returned to Allegiant Stadium and then flew home with the team.“Feel pretty encouraged about the early news on Justin,” coach Kevin O’Connell said. “We’ll have to see on a short week how’s able to turn over from this.”Minnesota plays at Cincinnati on Saturday.O’Connell said Jefferson got X-rays to make sure there wasn’t internal damage after he was injured in the second quarter.“I thought the doctors did a great job of doing what they should in the moment, which is making sure we avoid some potentially serious things,” O’Connell said. “From what I’ve been told, it looks like we avoided any significant thing there.”Jefferson, the 2022 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year, took a shot from safety Marcus Epps while going high to catch a 15-yard pass. There w...

Iowa man arrested in the death of a Nebraska priest

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:53 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A man has been arrested in the stabbing death of a Catholic priest who was attacked over the weekend in a church rectory in a small Nebraska community, authorities said. The Rev. Stephen Gutgsell was assaulted Sunday “during an invasion” of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, the Archdiocese of Omaha said in a statement.Gutgsell was taken to an Omaha hospital, where he died from his injuries, church officials said. Fort Calhoun, with a population of about 1,000 people, is roughly 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Omaha.Police received a 911 call about an attempted break-in at the church just after 5 a.m. When officers arrived, they found Gutgsell injured and a suspected attacker inside. Kierre L. Williams, 43, was arrested on charges of homicide and using a weapon to commit a felony, Washington County Sheriff Mike Robinson said in a statement. It is not clear if Williams, who is from Sioux City, Iowa, about 85 miles (137 kilometers) nor...

Falcons lose another tight one, show no signs of breaking free from frustrating pattern

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:53 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — The final play summed up the entire day for the Atlanta Falcons. Really, the entire season.With one last chance to pull out a victory that had been snatched away in the final minute, Desmond Ridder saw Drake London breaking loose over the middle and delivered a pass right on the numbers.Only one problem.London was engulfed by Tampa Bay defenders, who smothered him 3 yards shy of the end zone as time ran out to preserve the Buccaneers’ 29-25 victory on Sunday.“We should’ve come out of there with the win,” Ridder said, “but obviously we didn’t.”The Falcons came in with a .500 record that was good enough to lead the NFC South. With a chance to take firmer control of the division race, Atlanta let it slip away. Ridder threw for a career-best 347 yards, but also had two crucial first-half turnovers that led to nine points for Tampa Bay.Now, there’s a three-way tie atop the league’s weakest division, with the Falcons, Buccaneers and New Orleans...

FOUND: Amber Alert canceled for 2-year-old girl from Virginia Beach

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:53 GMT

An Amber Alert has been issued for 2-year-old Zuri Dorsey of Virginia Beach, Va. (Courtesy Virginia Beach police) An Amber Alert has been issued for 2-year-old Zuri Dorsey of Virginia Beach, Va. (Courtesy Virginia Beach police) The 2-year-old girl who was the subject of a regional Amber Alert over the weekend has been found safe, according to Virginia State Police.The Virginia Beach Police Department first issued an Amber Alert for 2-year-old Zuri Dorsey after it said she was abducted around 7:15 a.m. Saturday by her 27-year-old estranged father.Parental Abduction of 2 -Year-Old in Virginia Beach pic.twitter.com/fZUBNkvH1z— Virginia Beach Police Department (@VBPD) December 9, 2023The department said Dorsey was fou...

Pickard makes 26 saves for 1st NHL victory in almost 2 years, streaking Oilers beat Devils 4-1

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:53 GMT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Calvin Pickard made 26 saves for his first NHL victory in almost two years and the Edmonton Oilers ran their winning streak to seven, beating the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday.Pickard last won in the NHL on Jan. 28, 2022, with the Detroit Red Wings. He made his fourth appearance of the season for the Oilers and also has played four games this season for Bakersfield in the American Hockey League.“You can’t put too much pressure on yourself when you don’t play very often, but I felt good in practice and I wanted to keep it going,” Pickard said. “I thought we played a great game all the way through, very defensive, really good special teams and deserved the win.”The 31-year-old Pickard started the season in Bakersfield and was called up to replace Jack Campbell when Campbell had a tough start to the season.“It is exciting. It is one of those things where everyone just feels so happy for the guy,” Oilers forward Connor Brown said. “He stood on his head, especi...

Chiefs have 49-yard go-ahead TD called back by penalty, fall 20-17 to Buffalo

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:53 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs thought they had beaten the Buffalo Bills with one of the most unexpected and audacious of plays Sunday.Then the roar inside Arrowhead Stadium was silenced, replaced instead by a cascade of boos.The Bills had just taken the lead on Tyler Bass’s field goal with 1:54 to go when Patrick Mahomes marched the Chiefs across midfield. He dropped back, spotted favorite target Travis Kelce across the middle, hit him between the numbers — then watched the ex-high school quarterback throw across the field to Kadarius Toney, who finished off the 49-yard touchdown catch.Except there was a flag on the play. Toney had lined up offside. The play came back, Mahomes proceeded to throw incomplete on three straight plays, and the Bills, in desperate need of a win, escaped with a 20-17 victory.Meanwhile, it was another brutal loss for the Chiefs (8-5), who have lost four of their past six. And an especially tough way for Toney to end his night; he also...

Guardians agree with C Austin Hedges on $4 million, 1-year contract pending physical, AP source says

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:53 GMT

The Cleveland Guardians are reuniting with Austin Hedges, agreeing with the popular veteran catcher on a $4 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday.Hedges, who played in Cleveland from 2020-22, will sign the contract once he passes a physical, said the person who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal can’t be finalized until the medical tests are completed.The Guardians made two moves with their catching on Sunday, trading Christian Bethancourt to the Miami Marlins. Cleveland, which claimed Bethancourt off waivers on Nov. 6, will receive cash considerations in the deal.Although he’s not much of a hitter, Hedges is solid defensively and perhaps most importantly, he’s a clubhouse leader. The Guardians missed his presence last season and especially having him as an influence for younger players.Hedges finished last season winning a World Series with the Texas Rangers. He got one at-bat against Ariz...

Ravens beat Rams 37-31 on Tylan Wallace’s walk-off punt return in OT

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:53 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Tylan Wallace returned a punt 76 yards for a touchdown in overtime to lift the Baltimore Ravens to a 37-31 victory over Los Angeles on Sunday, snapping the Rams’ three-game winning streak.Wallace, who committed a crucial penalty on special teams earlier in the game that led to points for Los Angeles (6-7), eluded a couple of tackles after fielding the punt and stayed on his feet when Shaun Jolly made a diving attempt at him along the left sideline.The Ravens (10-3) remained atop the AFC, a half-game ahead of Miami, which hosts Tennessee on Monday night.Lamar Jackson and Matthew Stafford threw three touchdown passes apiece, overcoming wet conditions and dropped passes in a game that was high-scoring yet sloppy. Each offense went three-and-out in overtime before the final Los Angeles punt.Jackson’s 21-yard touchdown strike to Zay Flowers with 1:16 remaining — and his 2-point conversion pass to Flowers — put Baltimore up 31-28. Stafford then guided the Rams into positi...

‘Thankful’ Bronny James makes college debut in loss for USC nearly 5 months after cardiac arrest

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:53 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James showed off his defensive skills in his college debut for Southern California nearly five months after he suffered cardiac arrest and expressed gratitude for the doctors and family who supported him.He had four points, three rebounds and two assists on Sunday, coming off the bench play in front of his superstar father LeBron James.“I just want to say I’m thankful for everything,” Bronny James said afterward in brief comments to a horde of media. He thanked the Mayo Clinic, where he received treatment, as well as his parents, siblings, coach Andy Enfield and his teammates “during this hard time in my life.”He left without taking any questions.The Trojans lost in overtime to Long Beach State, 84-79. James walked off with his deflated teammates and didn’t greet his father who sat courtside.James logged 16 minutes, including starting the five-minute extra session, but he wasn’t a factor then before coming out for the last time. He was 1 o...

Russell Wilson throws 2 TD passes, Justin Herbert injured as Broncos cruise past Chargers 24-7

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:43:53 GMT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Russell Wilson threw two touchdown passes and the Denver Broncos beat the Chargers 24-7 Sunday after Los Angeles lost quarterback Justin Herbert due to broken finger in the first half.Wilson completed 21 of 33 for 224 yards, including a 46-yard touchdown to Courtland Sutton in the third quarter for Denver (7-6), which has won six of its last seven. Wilson insists Broncos are still primed for a playoff push after letdown in Houston It was the Broncos' first road victory against an AFC West foe since beating the Chargers on Oct. 6, 2019.Herbert has a fracture in his right index finger, coach Brandon Staley said. The Chargers will do more tests before determining how long Herbert will be out. It is a short week for the Bolts, who are at Las Vegas on Thursday night.He had a fracture on the middle finger of his left non-throwing hand earlier this season.Herbert was 9 of 17 for 96 yards with an interception before being injured, apparently while he was taken dow...