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Rodgers injury reignites turf vs grass field debate  

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:15 GMT

KIRKWOOD, Mo. - The game of football comes at a price.It is a contact sport, but a 2022 NFLPA study suggests many injuries could be prevented if every NFL stadium used grass. Now, fewer than half of the NFL stadiums use grass.Aaron Rodgers is the latest NFL athlete to be injured on a turf field. Rodgers tore his Achilles tendon on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills when he was sacked in the first quarter.Rodgers’ former Packers teammate David Bakhtiari has slammed the NFL for continuing to allow the game to be played on turf. NFL stadiums that are hosting 2026 World Cup games will bring in temporary grass pitches for the games.The debate is split among players on the Kirkwood High School football team.Senior quarterback Creighton Wise prefers turf fields. His teammate and junior linebacker Carson Lindquist prefers grass fields if they are well-maintained.Running backs coach Courtland Griffin, who had his fair share of injuries in his football career, said it’s just a matter of g...

Woman allegedly set fire to Target store to steal baby formula in Orange County

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:15 GMT

A woman accused of setting fire to a Target store in Orange County was arrested Tuesday.The suspect was identified as Cynthia Torres, 40, by the Buena Park Police Department.On Sept. 5, Orange County firefighters responded to a fire inside a Target at 7530 Orangethorpe Ave. in Buena Park around 7:15 p.m. Video of the fire showed large flames bursting toward the ceiling near racks of clothing for babies and toddlers.Video captured a large fire breaking out at a Target in Buena Park on Sept. 5, 2023. (OnScene.TV)Video captured a large fire breaking out at a Target in Buena Park on Sept. 5, 2023. (KTLA)Video captured a large fire breaking out at a Target in Buena Park on Sept. 5, 2023. (OnScene.TV)Video captured an employee extinguishing a large fire that broke out at a Target in Buena Park on Sept. 5, 2023. (OnScene.TV)Video captured an employee extinguishing a large fire that broke out at a Target in Buena Park on Sept. 5, 2023. (OnScene.TV)Cellphone video captures a fire at a B...

Suspects allegedly stole $25,000 worth of sunglasses from Downey mall

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:15 GMT

Two suspects were arrested after allegedly stealing around $25,000 worth of designer sunglasses from a shopping mall in Downey.The theft took place at the Sunglass Hut store in the Stonewood Center on Sept. 8, according to the Downey Police Department.Store officials said the suspects entered the shop and ransacked the display cases and shelves, taking a large quantity of sunglasses before fleeing the store.The suspect’s vehicle was later spotted driving around in Beverly Hills by police. The suspects were pulled over. During a search of their vehicle, officers discovered around $25,000 worth of stolen designer sunglasses, police said.Photos of the recovered merchandise show a large number of shades from designer brands such as Versace, Prada, Gucci, Fendi, Ray-Bans and more.Two suspects were arrested after allegedly stealing around $25,000 worth of designer sunglasses from a shopping mall in Downey on Sept. 8, 2023. (Downey Police Department)Two suspects were arrested after alleged...

Langeliers, Kemp homer as A’s beat Astros again to avoid 100th loss

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:15 GMT

HOUSTON — The Oakland Athletics have a simple goal as they near the end of a dreadful season.“Our mentality is just go out there and win and ruin as many seasons as we can,” Oakland outfielder Tony Kemp said. “Because we’re not going to be playing in October.”Shea Langeliers and Kemp both homered as the Athletics jumped on Justin Verlander early in a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.Oakland has won the first two games of this series to avoid its 100th loss this season. Houston’s lead in the AL West dwindled to one game with the loss and a win by Texas over Toronto on Tuesday night.“You ain’t got no choice, you’ve just got to keep fighting,” Houston manager Dusty Baker said. “That’s what this game is all about and that’s what this team is all about.”The Astros home woes continued as they fell to 37-37 at Minute Maid Park this season after dropping 12 of their last 16 games there.Baker insisted that he’s not concerned about the inconsisten...

The top five most expensive home sales in Saratoga, reported the week of Sep. 4

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:15 GMT

A house in Saratoga that sold for $5.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Saratoga in the past week.In total, five residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $3.9 million. The average price per square foot was $1,536.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Sep. 4 even if the property may have been sold earlier.5. $3.1 million, detached house in the 13900 block of Quito Oaks WayA sale has been finalized for the single-family residence in the 13900 block of Quito Oaks Way in Saratoga. The price was $3,050,000 and the new owners took over the house in August. The house was built in 1961 and the living area totals 2,083 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $1,464. The house features three bedrooms and three bathrooms.4. $3.3 million, single-family residence in the 14900 block of Gerneil CourtThe 2,083 square-fo...

DC area faces flash flooding, damaging winds Tuesday night as severe storms strike

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:15 GMT

The D.C. area is bracing for heavy rain and damaging winds Tuesday night as severe thunderstorms roll through the region.The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern D.C. and southeastern Montgomery and northwestern Prince George’s counties in Maryland. The warning is in effect through 11:15 p.m., after a severe storm was spotted moving 25 mph over Chevy Chase.Quarter-sized hail and 60 mph winds are possible.A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for northwestern D.C. and southeastern Montgomery and northwestern Prince George’s counties until 2:45 a.m. Wednesday.The weather service also issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Montgomery County, in effect through 1:15 a.m. Wednesday.Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have already fallen in the affected area, and additional amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible, according to the weather service. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.The weather service reminded...

Bull riding star J.B. Mauney announces retirement, week after breaking neck in Lewiston Roundup

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:15 GMT

LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — Bull riding star J.B. Mauney announced his retirement Tuesday, a week after breaking his neck in the Lewiston Roundup.The 36-year-old Mauney, from Charlotte, North Carolina, said on Instagram he had surgery at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston that required the removal of a disk.“Surgery went great, and I would like to thank everyone … for taking care of me,” Mauney wrote. “Unfortunately with the surgery, it ended my bull riding career. Just wanted to let everyone know that I’m OK and now on the road to recovery!”Mauney was hurt when he landed on his head after being bucked off by Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics’ Arctic Assassin in Lewiston at an Xtreme Bulls event. He won PBR world championships in 2013 and 2015.”(This) is not the way I wanted to go out but everything happens for a reason,” Mauney wrote.Source

Matt Olson ties Braves’ single-season home run mark with 51

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:15 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andruw Jones had a hunch when the Braves traded for Matt Olson in 2022 — then immediately signed him to a $168 million, eight-year contract — that his season home run record wouldn’t last long.“I thought Matt would be the guy to break the record,” Jones said last weekend in Atlanta when his number was retired. “He’s just got that swing. I’m pulling for him and hopefully he can break it.”One more long ball this year and Olson will be all alone in Atlanta’s record book. Olson can set the franchise mark of 52 on Wednesday should he go deep when the Braves play the Philadelphia Phillies and try to clinch their sixth straight NL East title with a victory. Atlanta is already guaranteed a playoff spot.For at least one night, he’s even with Jones at 51. Olson hit a solo shot in Atlanta’s 7-6 win over the Phillies in 10 innings on Tuesday, tying the team record Jones set in 2005.“way to go @mattolson21 proud of you keep it going 60?” Jones wr...

Kris Bryant homers, has 3 RBIs against former team in Rockies’ 6-4 win over Cubs

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:15 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Kris Bryant hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning and had three RBIs against his former team, helping the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 on Tuesday night.Elías Díaz had three hits for Colorado, which denied the Cubs a chance to gain ground on Philadelphia in the NL wild card. The Phillies lead Chicago by 1 1/2 games for the first wild card, and the Cubs trail NL Central-leading Milwaukee by four games.Brenton Doyle had two hits, Jake Bird (3-3) got the win in relief of Chris Flexen, and Justin Lawrence caught Nico Hoerner looking with two on to end the game and get his 11th save for the Rockies.Seiya Suzuki homered and finished with three hits and Hoerner and Dansby Swanson had two hits apiece for Chicago.Bryant was activated from the injured list Monday after missing 45 games because of a fractured left index finger. He put Colorado ahead with a home run off of Daniel Palencia (5-2) in the sixth. Doyle tacked on an RBI single in the seventh.Bryant’s hom...

Australia’s highest court finds Qantas illegally fired 1,700 ground staff

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:15 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Qantas Airways lost its challenge to a court ruling on Wednesday that the Australian flag carrier had illegally fired 1,700 baggage handlers, cleaners and other ground staff at the height of pandemic travel disruptions.Seven High Court judges unanimously rejected Qantas’ appeal against a Federal Court full-bench decision. That court upheld a Federal Court judge’s ruling that the sacking of Qantas staff at 10 Australian airports in 2020 was illegal.The ruling is another major blow for the airline which Australia’s consumer watchdog is suing for more than 250 million Australian dollars ($160 million) for allegedly selling thousands of tickets mid-2022 for flights that already been canceled.Australian Competition and Consumer Commission initiated the Federal Court lawsuit two weeks ago for what it considers Australia’s most serious-ever breach of consumer law.That prompted Qantas former chief executive Alan Joyce to retire last week two months ahead of schedu...