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Vikings could activate receiver Jalen Nailor, then unleash him on offense

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:16 GMT

Jalen Nailor took advantage of his opportunity in the spring, showing up to TCO Performance Center for organized team activities, and proving himself as a playmaker with Justin Jefferson not in attendance.It looked like Nailor was on the pathway toward having a big role with the Vikings’ offense.Instead, the 24-year-old receiver has struggled to gain any traction, battling a calf injury in the summer, then a hamstring injury in the fall. He has been on injured reserve for the past month, though head coach Kevin O’Connell said the Vikings might activate Nailor before they play host to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football.“You guys have always known how excited I am about Jalen and his potential fit in our offense,” O’Connell said. “He truly has the skill set to develop into kind of a universal player for us, and with Justin being out right now, adding that to the room would be critical for us.”It’s trending in the right dire...

Which pass rushers step up for the Vikings with Marcus Davenport out?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:16 GMT

The impact of Marcus Davenport has been apparent any time he has been on the field for the Vikings this season. The pass rush has had noticeably more juice when Davenport has been paired with Danielle Hunter off the edge. It’s exactly what the Vikings had in mind when they signed Davenport to a 1-year, $13 million contract this past offseason.The biggest issue for Davenport has been staying healthy. He suffered an injury to his right ankle that forced him to miss a couple of games, then after working his way back to full strength, he suffered an injury to his left ankle that has landed him on injured reserve.Though the Vikings have gotten incredible production from Hunter, who is tied for the NFL lead with 8.0 sacks, they need more from the other pass rushers on the team.“I was really excited about that room, and I still am,” head coach Kevin O’Connell said. “Just our depth is going to be tested now.”Here’s a tale of the tape for Vikings pas...

Gophers running back Darius Taylor returns vs. Hawkeyes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:16 GMT

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Gophers running back Darius Taylor came back from a two-game absence to play against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday afternoon.The three-time Big Ten freshman of the week was not listed on Minnesota’s status report two hours before kickoff.Taylor, who has rushed for 532 yards and four touchdowns this season, has missed the last two games with a leg injury suffered late in the loss to Northwestern.But the Gophers will be down a tailback. The U has listed senior Bryce Williams as out for the season with an undisclosed injury. Williams, a sixth-year senior, has rushed for 123 yards and one touchdown this season.Linebacker Cody Lindenberg (leg) has been listed as questionable for a fourth straight week. He has not participated in pregame warmups for the last three games, but he was out on the field doing some detailed drills at around 12:15 p.m. Saturday.However, while Lindenberg was doing cone drills in the end zone, the rest of the linebackers were working ...

Zac Larrier throws a 94-yard touchdown and No. 22 Air Force shuts down Navy 17-6

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:16 GMT

By NOAH TRISTER (AP Sports Writer)ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Zac Larrier threw a 94-yard touchdown to Dane Kinamon — the longest pass in Air Force history — and the 22nd-ranked Falcons shut down Navy 17-6 on Saturday.Air Force (7-0) gained almost as many yards on that one play as Navy (3-4) did in the entire game. The Falcons seemed to back off defensively late, allowing the Midshipmen to drive 78 yards for their only touchdown. They finished with 124 yards.Larrier, whose availability for this game was a surprise after coach Troy Calhoun said earlier in the week the injured quarterback would be out “a while,” completed only four passes, but they went for a total of 151 yards.Larrier threw a 34-yard pass to Jared Roznos in the first quarter that Navy was fortunate wasn’t a longer gain. That drive ended in a missed field goal.On the first play of the second quarter, with the Falcons facing second-and-10 from their own 6, Larrier found Kinamon up the right sideline. None of the Midshipmen ...

Man arrested in connection with deputy-involved shooting in Riverside County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:16 GMT

Police have announced the arrest of a Desert Hot Springs man accused of shooting and wounding a Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on Wednesday at 7:08 p.m. near Ramon Road and Robert Road in unincorporated Thousand Palms. Deputies were attempting to locate the suspect of a felony hit-and-run and found him and another man sitting in a car. “While detaining the driver of the vehicle, the passenger fired at deputies, and a deputy-involved shooting occurred,” RCSO said in a release. “The suspect barricaded [himself] inside the vehicle and refused to follow commands.”  Los Angeles Rams wide receiver DeMarcus Robinson robbed at gunpoint: reports A deputy was struck by gunfire and transported to a local hospital, where he was said to be in stable condition. The second suspect also remained hospitalized as of 11 a.m. Saturday, authorities said.The gunman was identified by the sheriff’s office as 34-year-old ...

Billy from ‘Saw X’ crashes KTLA 5 Weekend Morning News 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:16 GMT

You may have seen Billy from 'Saw X' on KTLA before, most likely when he crept into Kimberly Cheng’s live report this past September. This time around, Billy decided to “play a game” at the studio with the KTLA weekend crew when he made an appearance on the KTLA 5 Weekend Morning News on Saturday. During the 8:38 a.m. stretch led by KTLA 5’s Pedro Rivera, the lights and music abruptly cut out, and Billy himself crept into the studio on his signature tricycle. Billy from 'Saw X' decided to “play a game” with the KTLA staff when he made an appearance on the KTLA 5 Weekend Morning News on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (KTLA)Billy from 'Saw X' decided to “play a game” with the KTLA staff when he made an appearance on the KTLA 5 Weekend Morning News on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (KTLA)Billy from 'Saw X' decided to “play a game” with the KTLA staff when he made an appearance on the KTLA 5 Weekend Morning News on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (KTLA)Pedro, along with co-anchor Lauren Lyster, ...

Live updates | Israel plans to step up attacks on the Gaza Strip

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:16 GMT

Aid deliveries have begun moving into the besieged Gaza Strip, two weeks after the militant group Hamas rampaged through southern Israel and Israel responded with airstrikes.Israel says Hamas has freed two American hostages who had been held in Gaza since the war began Oct. 7. Israeli airstrikes continued to hit southern Gaza, an area swollen by civilians who fled there from the north on Israeli instructions. Israel’s military spokesman said the country planned to step up its attacks starting Saturday as preparation for the next stage of its war on Hamas.The war, which is in its 15th day on Saturday, is the deadliest of five Gaza wars for both sides. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said Saturday that the death toll has reached 4,385, while 13,561 people have been wounded.More than 1,400 people in Israel have been killed, mostly in the initial attack on Oct. 7 when Hamas militants stormed into Israel. In addition, 203 people were believed captured by Hamas during the incursion and...

49ers’ McCaffrey practicing, appears more likely to play than Williams, Samuel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:16 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Christian McCaffrey is the most likely of three prominent injured 49ers to play Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings.McCaffrey was on the field practicing with his teammates Saturday during the media window, while left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) and wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) were not present as the 49ers began team drills.Coach Kyle Shanahan will provide a official injury update following practice before the 49ers (5-1) depart for Minnesota to face the Vikings (2-4).Regarding Williams and Samuel, It’s unusual but not unprecedented for players to miss practice all week and then play in a game.A Monday night game gives players an extra day to heal up, which 49ers general manager John Lynch said is a bigger deal than it may seem.Christian McCaffrey practicing Saturday for #49ers. No sign of Deebo Samuel,Trent Williams during media window. pic.twitter.com/JthDbM8DW4— Jerry McDonald (@Jerrymcd) October 21, 2023“It’s a good ...

Premier League mourns death of Bobby Charlton. Man City and Liverpool get back on track with wins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:16 GMT

LONDON (AP) — On a day when English soccer mourned the passing of Bobby Charlton, Manchester City and Liverpool got back on track with wins in the Premier League.The death of Charlton, the 1966 World Cup winner and perhaps England’s and Manchester United’s greatest ever player, was announced during the halftime break of Saturday’s five afternoon games, overshadowing the results on the field on a busy day as the Premier League returned after the international break. “The whole football world is losing a legend, a big personality, a giant,” Man United manager Erik ten Hag said ahead of his team’s emotionally charged visit to Sheffield United in the evening kickoff. United’s players laid a wreath in the center of the field and took part in a period of applause before the game started.City and Liverpool bounced back from two straight disappointing results with comfortable wins to reignite a title rivalry that is showing signs of once again going deep into the sea...

Richmond’s defensive, special teams units seize the day helping Spiders thump NC A&T

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:16 GMT

GREENSOBRO, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Wickersham threw a touchdown pass and from there Richmond’s defense and special teams took over the scoring duties in the Spiders’ 33-10 win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday.Wickersham threw a 2-yard score to Quanye Veney to conclude an 11-play, 65-yard opening drive. Before the end of the first quarter, Andrew Lopez kicked a 21-yard field goal for a 10-0 lead.Early in the second, Jabril Hayes had a 48-yard, pick-6 of Kevin White to make it 17-0. The Aggies put up some fight when on the ensuing kickoff, Taymon Cooke returned it 91 yards to reduce the deficit.Just before halftime, Quintarius Jefferies gathered a blocked punt and ran it in from 15 yards out to put Richmond (5-3, 4-1 Coastal Athletic Association) ahead 23-7 after Lopez missed the point-after attempt.Later, Lopez kicked a 35-yard field goal in the third, and in the fourth, Aaron Banks intercepted White and returned it 32 yards for the game’s final score.North Carolin...