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Raiders stun sloppy Chiefs with 2 defensive TDs in 20-14 victory on Christmas Day

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:40:07 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The smell of the victory cigars wafted down the tunnel beneath Arrowhead Stadium, straight from the Las Vegas Raiders in the celebratory visiting locker room to the despondent home locker room of the Kansas City Chiefs.For one, the scent of success. For the other, the stench of a sloppy mess.Taking advantage of two defensive touchdowns for the second straight week, and riding an aggressive mindset that shut down Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the Kansas City offense, the Raiders held off the Chiefs 20-14 on Monday to not only deny their longtime AFC West rival another division crown but keep their postseason hopes alive.“That was one of our mantras," Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce said afterward, “by any means necessary."That meant big defensive tackle Bilal Nichols returning a fumble 8 yards for a touchdown, and Jack Jones taking an interception 33 yards for another score 7 seconds later. It meant Aidan O'Connell never completing a pass after the firs...

Officers nab loose llama on California freeway

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:40:07 GMT

The California Highway Patrol says its officers are prepared for anything they may encounter on the state's roadways, but this case stood out from the norm.Last Wednesday, officers responded to a call of an animal on Interstate 80 in the Truckee area. It wasn't the usual dog or cow or horse...but rather a llama that had gotten loose, CHP shared on social media.CHP officers apprehended a llama that was loose on Interstate 80 on Dec. 21, 2023. Thankfully, there would be almost no llama drama with the rescue.Officers were able to locate the animal, safely apprehend it, and even gave him the name of "Challenger." After a quick picture on the side of the roadway, the llama was returned to its owners. ‘Killer whale madness’ continues off Southern California coast Commenters praised the officers, saying that the situation could have ended tragically, and several joked that the llama may have been looking to join Santa's herd of reindeer.CHP officers apprehended a llama that was loose on...

49ers pregame report: Jason Verrett, Willie Snead IV up for Ravens

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:40:07 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Jason Verrett can suit up today in a 49ers jersey for the first time since the 2021 season opener and only the 16th time since originally joining them in 2019.Verrett, two weeks after re-joining the 49ers, was elevated from the practice squad a few hours before kickoff against the Baltimore Ravens at Levi’s Stadium.Other roster moves saw the 49ers (11-3) promote wide receiver Willie Snead IV to the 53-man roster, waive offensive tackle Matt Pryor, and activate defensive tackle T.Y. McGill off the practice squad for a second straight game.Two days ago, Verrett earned scout-team player of the week honors for his defensive efforts, but he refrained from wearing the camoflouge practice jersey that signifies that honor. Instead, he’ll don a No. 22 Niners’ jersey, assuming he is not among the players deactivated 90 minutes before the 5:15 p.m. kickoff.Verrett’s elevation — practice-squad players are allowed to come up three such times R...

Three-bedroom home in Milpitas sells for $1.5 million

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:40:07 GMT

1277 Elkwood Drive – Google Street ViewThe property located in the 1200 block of Elkwood Drive in Milpitas was sold on Dec. 4, 2023. The $1,510,000 purchase price works out to $1,062 per square foot. The house, built in 1990, has an interior space of 1,422 square feet. The layout of this two-story home consists of three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The home’s exterior showcases roofing materials crafted from tiles. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with a heating system and central A/C. Additionally, the house comes with a two-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and additional storage space.Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include:A 1,867-square-foot home on the 300 block of Woodruff Way in Milpitas sold in September 2022, for $1,650,000, a price per square foot of $884. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Aspenridge Drive, Milpitas, in August 2022, a 1,705-square-foot home was s...

Warriors stars fall flat, drop Christmas game to Denver Nuggets

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:40:07 GMT

DENVER — The Warriors snapped a five-game win streak with a Christmas loss, 120-114, to the Denver Nuggets on Monday afternoon at Ball Arena. The Warriors move to 15-15.Golden State kept pace with Denver throughout, but they couldn’t overcome a slow scoring day from Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. Curry had 18 points shooting an uncharacteristically inefficient 7-for-21 from the field. Thompson had nine points, snapping his five-game streak with at least 20 points, shooting 3-of-12 from the field.Andrew Wiggins returned from an illness that sidelined him for two games with a team-high 22 points off the bench. Brandin Podziemski kept them afloat with a season-high five steals, nine rebounds and six assists along with 13 points.Bottled up by Denver’s double-team, Curry turned in a slow first half going 1-for-5 with four points, matching Nuggets MVP Nikola Jokic’s slow start (1-for-5 with six points). The Warriors bench picked up the slack, outscoring the Nuggets...

Spare the Air alert issued for Tuesday, wood burning banned in Bay Area

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:40:07 GMT

(BCN) -- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is banning the burning of wood and other solid fuel for Tuesday in the region via a Spare the Air alert. Smoke from increased wood burning around the Bay Area is expected to combine with light winds and low temperatures overnight to create unhealthy pollution levels.On Spare the Air days, people in the nine-county Bay Area are not allowed to burn wood, manufactured fire logs or any other solid fuels, although there are exemptions for housing without permanently installed heating where fireplaces or wood stoves are the only source of heat, according to the air district. New California law addressing mental illness, addiction among homeless delayed by valley counties. Here’s why. People gathering around a fireplace for Christmas on Monday in the Bay Area were able to do so -- wood burning was discouraged but not banned by the air district for the day. First-time violators of the wood burning ban can take a wood smoke awareness co...

Murray scores 28, Jokic a perfect 18-of-18 from the free throw line as Nuggets beat Warriors 120-114

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:40:07 GMT

Jamal Murray scored 28 points, Nikola Jokic overcame an off day from the field by going 18 of 18 from the free throw line and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to five games by holding off the Golden State Warriors 120-114 on Monday.Jokic finished with 26 points despite going 4 of 12 from the floor. He set a career-high with his 18 made free throws. Jokic also had 14 rebounds and eight assists.Last Christmas, the Nuggets big man erupted for 41 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in an overtime win over Phoenix.It was a back-and-forth game that featured nine lead changes in the second half. Denver took a lead for good on Jokic’s left-handed hook shot with 5:16 remaining.Andrew Wiggins gave the Warriors a boost by scoring 22 points as he returned to the floor after missing two games with an illness. Stephen Curry took a bit to warm up, not scoring until midway through the second quarter, but heated up late to finish with 18 points. Golden State played on Christmas ...

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts sets NFL record for rushing touchdowns by a QB in a season with 15

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:40:07 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts scored yet another touchdown on the “ tush push” that gave him the NFL record for most rushing scores by a quarterback in a season with 15.Hurts scored on a 1-yard run early in the first quarter to give the Philadelphia Eagles a 7-0 lead over the New York Giants on Monday. Carolina’s Cam Newton held the record at 14 rushing touchdowns for a QB in 2011.Hurts also moved within two touchdowns of setting the Eagles’ season record for total touchdowns. QB Randall Cunningham accounted for 35 in 1990 and Hurts matched him last season.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLSource

Prince George’s Co.’s ‘Hard Hat Librarian’ to retire at the end of this year

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:40:07 GMT

Michael Gannon is retiring at the end of 2023, after 40 years working in local libraries.(Courtesy Prince George's County Memorial Library System) Michael Gannon is retiring at the end of 2023, after 40 years working in local libraries.(Courtesy Prince George's County Memorial Library System) A 15-year employee of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, credited with overseeing 10 major renovations of existing library branches and the construction of five new ones, will retire from his role at the end of the year.Michael Gannon, the library system’s chief operating officer for support services, has worked in local libraries for the last 40 years, according to a PGCMLS news release. He got his sta...

Man critically injured after being rescued from car in Anacostia River

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:40:07 GMT

A man is critically injured after rescue divers pulled him from a car inside the Anacostia River on Monday, according to DC Fire and EMS.The department first announced around 1:30 p.m. that it was responding to a car in the water in the area of the Anacostia River and the 11th Street Bridge. DC Fire and EMS deployed its dive team shortly after getting to the scene.Update water rescue vehicle in Anacostia River beneath 11th St SE. Divers are conducting a secondary search of the car and nearby water. Shoreline searches also ongoing. 1 adult male transported in critical life threatening condition. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/eby8Wum9Rb— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) December 25, 2023Three rescue divers and two rescue swimmers entered the water, DC Fire and EMS said, pulling one man from the vehicle. He was taken to the hospital with critical injuries in life-threatening condition, the department said.Nobody else was found after divers conducted a secondary search of the car and nearby w...