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San Leandro police confirm two homicides, days apart, in fitness center parking lot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:45 GMT

San Leandro police on Friday said that two men had been fatally shot in the same fitness-center parking lot roughly 10 days apart.The names, ages and residences of the men were not released.In an online alert posted Friday, police said both shootings happened in the parking lot of the 24-Hour Fitness at Bayfair Center, a large shopping complex.San Leandro authorities did not explain why they waited more than two weeks after the first killing and five days after the second homicide to release any public notice.Police said the first homicide happened about 11:50 a.m. Sept. 14.Officers responded to ascertain the welfare of an unconscious male and located him inside of a vehicle, suffering from what appeared to be a single gunshot wound, according to the alert.The second homicide was reported on September 24th, around 10:40 a.m. Responding officers located a deceased man inside of a vehicle, suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds, the alert says.Police did not specify any pos...

49ers DT Javon Hargrave talks ahead of Cardinals game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:45 GMT

(KRON) -- The 49ers defense has performed like one of the best units in the league through three games, and one of the main reasons why is Javon Hargrave. Coming over from the defending NFC champion Eagles, Hargrave was the 49ers' big-ticket free agency pickup in the offseason. He has seven tackles and two sacks, helping the Niners start 3-0. The 49ers will take on the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, who are coached by Jonathan Gannon -- Hargrave's defensive coordinator last season in Philadelphia. Red and Gold Zone spoke to Hargrave on Thursday about Gannon, the 49ers' hot start and more. Watch the interview using the video player above.

Saquon Barkley is limited for the 2nd straight New York Giants practice

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:45 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Giants running back Saquon Barkley was limited in practice for the second straight day and his status for Monday night’s game against the Seattle Seahawks remains uncertain because of a sprained right ankle.New York (1-2) practiced indoors on Friday because of heavy rain in the area.Barkley, who sustained a high ankle sprain in Week 2 against Arizona and sat out against San Francisco last week, did some straight-ahead running and jumped over thin rectangular pads in the portion of the workout open to the media. The No. 2 overall draft pick in 2018 did not speak to reporters for the second straight day.Coach Brian Daboll had said that Barkley’s workout on Thursday would give him an idea how much progress Barkley had made.“He did good,” Daboll said before Friday’s workout. “He’ll be out there again today. We’ll see where he’s at.”A player who seemingly did not make progress was left tackle Andrew Thomas, who has missed the last two games ...

Backers of North Dakota congressional age limits sue over out-of-state petitioner ban

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:45 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Supporters of a proposed ballot measure for congressional age limits in North Dakota are suing to be able to use out-of-state petition circulators to gather signatures.The initiative’s push comes amid age-related concerns for federal officeholders. U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California died Thursday at age 90 after facing health issues in recent months. Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, 81, froze twice in front of reporters last summer. Joe Biden, who is the oldest U.S. president ever, is seeking reelection at age 80.A political scientist says the measure could be an effort to create a test case for the U.S. Supreme Court to see if the court would be willing to allow states to set congressional age limits on an individual basis.“I assume that’s their goal,” said Mark Jendrysik, professor of political science at the University of North Dakota.Jared Hendrix, who is leading the effort, said “the people deserve better,” citing a recent instance ...

Browns’ No. 1 defense faces toughest test of early season in Ravens’ dual-threat QB Lamar Jackson

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:45 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Joe Burrow got grounded in a rainy season opener. Kenny Pickett was forced to lean on Pittsburgh’s defense to score on a Monday night. Ryan Tannehill and the Titans were trampled on Cleveland’s home turf.Three up, three down.The first three quarterbacks to face the Browns’ No. 1 ranked defense this season all struggled to varying degrees. None were comfortable. All were under duress.Led by game-wrecking edge rusher Myles Garrett, Cleveland’s swaggering, swarming defense has been dominant so far, leading the NFL in virtually every prominent statistical category while playing at a historic level.First-year coordinator Jim Schwartz’s unit has passed every test.The toughest yet arrives Sunday.Lamar Jackson, Baltimore’s dynamic, dual-threat QB will stress Cleveland’s D with his arm and legs as the Ravens (2-1) visit in a game that will go a long way toward proving whether the Browns (2-1) are a legitimate threat in the AFC North....

Browns’ top-rated defense faces toughest test so far with matchup against QB Lamar Jackson, Ravens

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:45 GMT

BALTIM0RE (2-1) at CLEVELAND (2-1)Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBSFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Browns by 2 1/2.SERIES RECORD: Ravens lead 35-13. LAST MEETING: Browns beat Ravens 13-3 on Dec. 22, 2022, in Cleveland.LAST WEEK: Ravens lost 19-16 to Colts in OT; Browns beat Tennessee 27-3.AGAINST THE SPREAD: Ravens 2-1; Browns 2-1.RAVENS OFFENSE: OVERALL (12), RUSH (5), PASS (24), SCORING (14)RAVENS DEFENSE: OVERALL (10), RUSH (8), PASS (11), SCORING (8)BROWNS OFFENSE: OVERALL (10), RUSH (4), PASS (21), SCORING (11)BROWNS DEFENSE: OVERALL (1), RUSH (2), PASS (1), SCORING (1)TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Ravens minus-2; Browns minus-5.RAVENS PLAYER TO WATCH: WR Zay Flowers. He’s already been targeted 25 times in his first three NFL games, and the rookie receiver has more than twice as many catches (21) as anyone else on the team. He’s averaging only 9 yards per reception, but Flowers has the speed and elusiveness to break a play after the catch. Is this the week it happens?BROWNS PLAYER TO W...

Bad behavior sparks new rules for CU Buffs home games

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:45 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado Buffaloes fans are buzzing this season with coach Deion Sanders leading the team from the sideline. But along with the team's newfound shine comes inappropriate behavior from CU fans and new consequences. How to get sold-out CU tickets as prices skyrocket Originally, this meant an increased police presence at CU games, but that hasn't stopped fans from rushing the field after games and making death threats to rival teams. Now, fans who are acting inappropriately could be thrown out of the stadium, lose ticket privileges for the season and be referred to the school's student conduct office, according to CU.Starting with the Sept. 30 home game against the University of Southern California, students must follow these rules:No more QR codes; tickets will be scanned using NFC technologyAll student sports pass tickets must go through the "student-only" southeast entranceAll fans in the student section must be wearing a wristband given at the entranceStudent tic...

1 detained, 1 at large, 1 hospitalized after road rage shooting in SW Miami-Dade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:45 GMT

Police are investigating what they described as a road rage shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade that has led to the closure of Bird Road and sent one person to the hospital.7Skyforce hovered above the scene of the incident in the area along Bird Road, near Southwest 112th Avenue, just after 5 p.m., Friday.Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene just before 4:45 p.m.According to investigators, when a man in a van confronted the driver of a BMW, the driver of the BMW pulled out and discharged a firearm.However, detectives said, the shooter missed the intended target and struck an innocent female. MDFR officials transported the injured victim to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital in stable condition.Back at the scene, officers checked out several vehicles possibly involved in the incident. A black SUV was seen with its driver’s side window shattered.Bird Road remained shut down in both directions as of 7 p.m. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate...

Boston police seek help identifying person who used bullhorn, threw fliers in stores

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:45 GMT

Boston police are turning to the public for help as they search for a person accused of multiple incidents in the are of downtown Boston and the Back Bay over the last few days, officials said.Police released a photo Friday of a person who they say has entered stores while speaking with a bullhorn and threw fliers around while harassing customers and intimidating store owners. Anyone with information about the person is asked to call D-4 Detectives at (617) 343-4683.Those wishing to assist in this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the Crimestopppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463).

Orioles have clinched, now face Oct. 7 conflict with Billy Joel show at Ravens’ stadium

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:45 GMT

The Orioles have conquered the American League East, but now face a conflict with a Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks concert scheduled at the Ravens’ nearby stadium on the same day they begin the American League Division Series.Major League Baseball has four division series games scheduled to start on Oct. 7. The concert is scheduled for that night at 7 p.m.The Orioles’ and Ravens’ stadiums sit on an 85-acre tract with shared, state-owned parking lots between them. It’s not workable to hold simultaneous events. A ballgame and concert would need to be scheduled hours apart, and even that could pose traffic or logistical problems.Major League Baseball, which is aware of the potential conflict, says the baseball game cannot be pushed to the next day — Oct. 8 — when the Ravens will be in Pittsburgh playing the Steelers.By clinching the American League East — and having the AL’s best record — the Orioles gained home-field advantag...