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Twins’ Maeda leaves after hit by 111 mph line drive on ankle

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Minnesota Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda was hit by a 111 mph line drive in the left ankle and came out of Thursday’s game against Boston after two innings.Maeda stayed on his feet long enough to field the ball and throw Jarren Duran out at first for the third out of the inning. The pitcher then crumpled to the grass, and the Twins training staff rushed out to help him.After a few minutes, Maeda walked off to the dugout. The team announced that he had a left ankle bruise and was getting X-Rays.Emilio Pagan came in to start the third. The Red Sox led 1-0 when Maeda came out thanks to Alex Verdugo’s solo homer in the first — the only hit Maeda allowed.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Trade-ups for quarterbacks becoming more common in NFL

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

Tired of spending years in the quarterback wilderness, shuffling in a string of mostly ineffective veterans at the game’s most important position, the Carolina Panthers made a bold move that has been all too common in recent years.The Panthers packaged two first-round picks, two second-round picks and star receiver D.J. Moore to move up from No. 9 in the draft to the top overall selection to give Carolina the pick of the lot at quarterback in next week’s draft.“You go get the guy that you want,” Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said before making the move. “If you have a conviction on a guy, you go get him.”Whether that guy is betting favorite from FanDuel Sportsbook Bryce Young, or one of the three other QBs projected to go in the first round — C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson or Will Levis — won’t be known for certain until next Thursday night.This marks the first time since 2016 that a team traded the top pick, with the Rams trading up to take Jared Goff t...

A look at some of best and worst draft trade-up for QBs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

Trading up to draft a quarterback in the first round has become commonplace in recent years with it happening 17 times in the past 12 drafts.Carolina is expected to be the 18th team to do it since 2011 after trading up from No. 9 to No. 1 where the Panthers will have their choice of Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson or Will Levis.The history of these moves has been mixed with several success stories such as Kansas City getting Patrick Mahomes and Buffalo moving up for Josh Allen, as well as failures such as Chicago moving up for Mitch Trubisky.Here’s a look at some of the best and worst recent moves to trade up to draft a quarterback:HITSChiefs trading up for Mahomes in 2017. No draft-day trade had a bigger impact on the game today than the one Kansas City made in 2017. Fresh off back-to-back playoff berths with Alex Smith at quarterback, Kansas City wanted an upgrade and dealt the 27th overall pick, along with a third-rounder and a 2018 first-rounder to Buffalo to ...

Missing: 80-year-old man with dementia last seen in Arvada

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

ARVADA, Colo. (KDVR) -- The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has issued a senior alert and is asking for the public's help in finding an 80-year-old man with dementia who has been missing since Wednesday afternoon.Rosendo Wallace was last seen around 3:15 p.m. on foot in the 5300 block of Otis Street. Police said he may be walking toward north Arvada and that he suffers from dementia. 1st baby bison of season welcomed at Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wallace is described as a 6-foot-tall man weighing 165 pounds with gray hair and a gray beard. Police said he was wearing pants with a gray T-shirt with the word “Facts” on the front. He also was wearing eyeglasses.Anyone with information or who sees him is asked to call 911 or the Arvada Police Department at 720-898-6900

Charge to be dropped in Alec Baldwin movie set shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Prosecutors in New Mexico plan to drop an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western film “Rust,” Baldwin’s attorneys said Thursday.“We are pleased with the decision to dismiss the case against Alec Baldwin and we encourage a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of this tragic accident,” Baldwin’s attorneys Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro said in a statement.Baldwin and the film’s weapons supervisor Hannah Gutierrez-Reed were both charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting.Baldwin was pointing a pistol at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal when the gun when off, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.Baldwin has said the gun went off accidentally and that he did not pull the trigger. An FBI forensic report found the weapon could not have fired unless the trigger was pulled.The case against Baldwin had...

After free agency, Miami could focus on TE, OL in draft

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier has been busy building a roster that can win now.He’s packaged up numerous 2023 picks to bring in high-profile players such as Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb, which helped the Dolphins to a 9-8 record last season and a playoff appearance as first-year head coach Mike McDaniel and an improved Tua Tagovailoa led the way.The Dolphins have made it clear that simply making the playoffs is not enough, and McDaniel and Grier have both spoken about their willingness to trade draft capital to bring in experienced players who can immediately make a difference.The Dolphins made a big splash in free agency, addressing several needs on their roster and landing star cornerback Jalen Ramsey to bolster their secondary.“When we recognized an opportunity, we jumped on it,” McDaniel said. “And I think to Chris Grier’s credit and Brandon Shore’s credit, they were able to get a fair deal.”Miami has just four picks to work w...

Beverly Johnson, first African American supermodel, teams up with United Way for 22nd Annual women’s breakfast

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

United Way and Beverly Johnson teamed up with United Way to break barriers.The 22nd annual United Way Women’s Breakfast was held in Miami with Johnson as a special guest.Johnson, who is the first African American supermodel, talked about the importance of representation.“If you see it, you can be it, and I hope that I’m just that beacon of light for everyone,” Johnson said. Johnson was also joined by United Way CEO Symeria Hudson and Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.More than 800 entrepreneurs attended.

Prosecutors plan to dismiss charges against Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ shooting, Baldwin’s attorney tells CNN

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

(CNN) — Prosecutors in the “Rust” fatal shooting case plan to file a notice to dismiss involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin, his attorney, Luke Nikas, tells CNN.CNN has contacted the special prosecutor in the Santa Fe, New Mexico case for comment.Halyna Hutchins, the film’s cinematographer, was struck and killed by a live round of ammunition fired from a prop gun being held by Baldwin, while rehearsing a scene on the set of “Rust” in 2021. Baldwin has pleaded not guilty.Director Joel Souza was also shot and injured.Baldwin and “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed were both charged with involuntary manslaughter in January. Baldwin pleaded not guilty. An attorney for Gutierrez Reed has previously said she will plead not guilty and has maintained her innocence. A preliminary hearing in her case is set for May 3.Prosecutors already removed a firearm enhancement charge against Baldwin and Gutierrez Reed, reducing a potentia...

Marijuana may make sleep worse, especially for regular users, study finds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

(CNN) — It’s a common assumption among marijuana users: Using weed will help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Scientists, however, aren’t so sure that’s true.“This is an understudied but important area, as many people are increasingly turning to cannabis products as sleep aids,” said sleep specialist Wendy Troxel, a senior behavioral scientist at Rand Corp., who was not involved in the study.“But we really lack solid evidence demonstrating whether cannabis helps or hurts sleep,” Troxel added.Use of weed may actually harm sleep, a December 2021 study has found. The research, published in a BMJ journal, revealed adults who use weed 20 or more days during the last month were 64% more likely to sleep less than six hours a night and 76% more likely to sleep longer than nine hours a night.Optimal sleep for adults is defined by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as seven to eight hours a night.Mode...

Patriots enter NFL draft holding 11 picks to address needs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:49 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Most of the New England Patriots’ shortcomings last season can be traced back to the experiments they tried on offense that simply didn’t pan out.Entrusting that side of the ball and the pivotal second year of quarterback Mac Jones’ development to coaches with non-offensive pedigrees in Matt Patricia (defense) and Joe Judge (special teams), proved to be a mistake that coach Bill Belichick quickly addressed this offseason.The draft is part of what the Patriots hope will be a reset of sorts in 2023.Former offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien is back, along with new coaches, including offensive line coach Adrian Klemm.While it would seem that a change at the quarterback position won’t be part of New England’s course correction, the party line this summer is that everything is on the table.“I think the big thing for us is everybody is starting with a clean slate,” O’Brien said. “I think every year is different. I think this year is no different from any othe...