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Falcons add RB Bijan Robinson to young core around QB Ridder

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:22 GMT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The NFL draft left the Atlanta Falcons exactly where they finished the 2022 season: with the spotlight on quarterback Desmond Ridder.The Falcons will open next season with Ridder the key piece of a group of young playmakers that now includes running back Bijan Robinson.Robinson, Atlanta’s No. 8 overall pick, joins Ridder, running back Tyler Allgeier, wide receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts as featured offensive playmakers from the last three drafts.If Ridder can hold the starting job he was given for the final four games last season, the Falcons’ offensive foundation will be set for the immediate future under coach Arthur Smith and general manager Terry Fontenot.If Ridder falters, the Falcons may have to look for a quarterback in next year’s draft. The Falcons, coming off a 7-10 finish, are trying to snap a streak of five consecutive losing seasons.Atlanta signed veteran Taylor Heinicke to a two-year deal this offseason, and Heinicke immediatel...

A’s set record for starters not getting wins to begin season

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:22 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jeurys Familia gave up a one-run lead in the ninth, Cincinnati’s Jake Fraley hit a broken-bat double and the Oakland Athletics set a major-league record of 28 games to begin a season without a win by the starting pitcher in Saturday’s 3-2 loss. A’s starter Kyle Muller tossed five innings and was in line to finally break the notorious streak. But Familia (0-1) walked Henry Ramos, surrendered Kevin Newman’s single, then walked Nick Senzel. Fraley delivered one out later.Cincinnati’s Casey Legumina (1-0) pitched the eighth for the win and Alexis Díaz got his fourth save.Luke Maile homered leading off the third for the Reds, who have won five straight on the heels of a season-worst six-game losing streak.The A’s starters have gone 0-15 while surpassing the 2022 Pirates for the longest streak to start a season without a win by the starter — it’s also a franchise record, too. Washington holds the longest streak ever at 43 consecut...

Recomiendan evacuación de 28 comunidades en cercanías del volcán Nevado del Ruiz, en Colombia, por riesgo de erupción

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:22 GMT

(CNN Español) — La Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres de Colombia informó este viernes que se ha recomendado la evacuación preventiva de 28 comunidades cercanas al volcán Nevado del Ruiz, según un comunicado de la entidad.La Unidad dijo que la medida aplica para las poblaciones que se encuentran “en la zona con amenaza alta y dentro del perímetro de 0 a 15 kilómetros al cráter Arenas” y que están en 6 municipios de los departamentos de Tolima, Caldas y Risaralda.Vista aérea del municipio de Murillo cerca del volcán Nevado del Ruiz en Murillo, Departamento de Tolima, Colombia el 7 de abril de 2023. Crédito: JOAQUIN SARMIENTO/AFP via Getty Images“La entidad recomienda una evacuación inmediata en los lugares indicados por los consejos municipales de gestión del riesgo de desastres, dado que la población ubicada en esta zona solo tendría un tiempo de evacuación de aproximadamente menor a una hora”, se agregó en el comunicado.La Unidad d...

Matan a tiros a un mesero frente a un restaurante en Nueva Orleans

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:22 GMT

NUEVA ORLEANS  — Un mesero murió baleado afuera de un famoso restaurante de Nueva Orleans el viernes y una turista de Chicago que visitaba la ciudad para acudir al popular Festival de Jazz resultó herida cuando una bala entró en el local.La superintendente interina de la policía de Nueva Orleans, Michelle Woodfork, dijo a los periodistas el sábado que el crimen ocurrió afuera del restaurante Mandina’s en el vecindario Mid-City de Nueva Orleans. Las autoridades no dado a conocer nombres de sospechosos.Woodfork agregó que la policía cree que dos personas perpetraron un ataque directo contra el mesero, que miembros de su familia identificaron para el periódico The Times-Picayune de Nueva Orleans como Hilbert Walker III, de 23 años. Famoso exjugador y su supuesto impacto por rayo durante viaje a América Latina Horror en el aeropuerto: empleada muere cuando se le enreda el pelo en una máquina Un guardia de seguridad privada respon...

Longmont man frustrated after extensive damage done to home after barricade situation

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:22 GMT

LONGMONT, Colo. (KDVR) -- A Longmont man said his home is unlivable after it was shot with tear gas six months ago during a barricade situation involving a man he didn’t even know.Rick Flannery said the man who barricaded himself was trying to buy furniture from his ex-wife when police found his car parked outside their home. He had warrants out for his arrest but refused to leave the home. Police negotiated for nearly five hours before they deployed tear gas through the windows and doors of the home. The damages, Flannery said, were extensive. “It looks like a war zone in there," he said while FOX31 met with him outside of his home. Insurance covered the initial cleanup of the damages from the tear gas, but Flannery said it took some time. Officers shoot, kill armed suspect in Greeley "We could not even come close to the house, go into the house for it was 32 days before they finally got started on the cleanup and it was another two to three weeks before we could even go into th...

Investigators ask for tips after remains of newborn baby girl found in Rochester recycling facility

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:22 GMT

Authorities are turning to the public for help after the remains of a newborn baby girl were found at a regional recycling facility in Rochester on Thursday. State police announced Saturday that the facility was Zero Waste Solutions at 50 Cranberry Highway and that the baby was found in a trash collection that appears to have originated from Martha’s Vineyard.The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has begun post-mortem examination of the baby. Results from that examination, which is ongoing, have not yet been released.Anyone who has any information about the possible identity of this baby girl or her parents is urged to contact Trooper Dustin Shaw of the State Police Detective Unit for the Cape and Islands at at 508-790-5799.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Authorities investigating untimely death at NH DOC psych unit

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:22 GMT

The New Hampshire Department of Corrections has announced the untimely death of a patient in the Secure Psychiatric Unit in Concord. In a statement Saturday, the DOC said the patient’s death remains under investigation.The department has requested the assistance of the New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division of State Police.The person’s name was not released as notifications of next of kin are made and an autopsy is completed by the state’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Patriots reportedly sign athletic QB, new tight end after NFL Draft

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:22 GMT

The Patriots neglected two important positions during the draft, then addressed them almost immediately after it ended.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | NFL Draft 2023: Patriots nab Michigan State CB Ameer Speed in 6th round New England Patriots | NFL Draft 2023: Liberty WR Demario Douglas joins Patriots as sixth-round pick New England Patriots | NFL Draft 2023: Patriots select new punter in Michigan State’s Byrce Baringer New England Patriots | NFL Draft 2023: Patriots draft electric LSU WR Kayshon Boutte in 6th round New England Patriots | NFL Draft 2023: Patriots add powerful UCLA O-lineman on Day 3 According to reports, the Pats signed undrafted free agents Malik Cunningham, a Louisville quarterback, and Johnny Lumpkin, a blocking tight end from Louisiana.Cunningham is an ultra athletic passer who replaced Lamar Jackson at Louisville and scored 120 career touchdowns. Last season, he missed...

Patriots target O-line, special teams on Day 3 of the NFL Draft

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:22 GMT

Over the first two days of the draft, the Patriots padded Bill Belichick’s defense by adding a cornerback, linebacker and pass rusher.Armed with nine picks entering Saturday’s final round, they invested all of them into the other sides of the ball.The Patriots drafted three offensive linemen, two wide receivers, a new kicker, punter and a projected core special teamer before punctuating their 2023 class with one of the best returners in college football.Maryland kicker Chad Ryland and Michigan State punter Bryce Baringer are the new faces of Belichick’s special teams, having been drafted in the fourth and sixth rounds, respectively. The Pats executed a rare trade with the Jets to move up to No. 112 overall, where Ryland became the highest-drafted specialist of the Belichick era. He was their second pick after they added Troy center/guard Jake Andrews.Ryland was the consensus No. 2 kicker in the draft behind Michigan’s Jake Moody, who went in the third round F...

Dolphins give big money to nose tackle, add local QB James Blackman among undrafted free agents

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:26:22 GMT

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier was not joking when he said he was immediately bolting upon conclusion of his draft wrap-up news conference to get to work on undrafted free agent additions Saturday night.After the Dolphins’ four-pick draft haul between Friday and Saturday, the work immediately began within minutes of Mr. Irrelevant being announced as the final pick of the 2023 draft with at least 12 agreements reached.Miami’s undrafted additions, according to sources and various reports: Arkansas State quarterback James Blackman, Jackson State linebacker Aubrey Miller, San Diego State offensive lineman Alama Uluave, USC defensive lineman Brandon Pili, Michigan State offensive tackle Jarrett Horst, Oregon safety Bennett Williams, Campbell tight end Julian Hill, Illinois State linebacker Zeke Vandenburgh, Western Kentucky wide receiver Daewood Davis, Mississippi State defensive lineman Randy Charlton, UCF defensive tackle Anthony Montalvo and Stanford cornerback...