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Patriots extra points: Ezekiel Elliott coveted by Pats playmaker

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

FOXBORO — Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne did not get to meet Ezekiel Elliott on the running back’s visit to Gillette Stadium on Saturday, but he’s well-versed in the All-Pro free-agent’s game.“Great player,” Bourne said after training camp practice Sunday. “We’d love to have him.”The Patriots’ running back depth is being tested early in training camp with Ty Montgomery “day to day” with an apparent leg injury. Pierre Strong and Kevin Harris, both 2022 draft picks, are the top backups behind Rhamondre Stevenson. J.J. Taylor is also in the mix.The Patriots hosted free-agent running backs Leonard Fournette and Darrell Henderson on visits earlier this month.Extra pointsPatriots head coach Bill Belichick said he could see rookie defensive lineman Keion White playing three-technique defensive tackle, five-technique defensive end or as an edge defender this season and compared his potential role to that of vete...

Milton rolls to the Northeast 7v7 South regional football title

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

WESTWOOD — Maybe, in some circles, defense is a bit of an afterthought in 7-on-7.For Milton, though, that’s not the case.Whether it was offense, defense, or just plain making plays, Milton rolled to the Northeast 7v7 South regional title on Sunday, beating North Kingstown (R.I.) in the championship.With the victory at Xaverian, Milton has won two regionals this summer, something that may be unprecedented with this event.Leading the way was Milton defensive back Ferris Collins, who took back a pick-six in the semifinal against Dennis-Yarmouth and another in the title game.It was just a complete effort from Milton, which had already advanced to Thursday’s New England finals.“I think the key to our success is we have 18 guys and they all play and they all contribute,” Milton coach and Northeast 7v7 director Steve Dembowski said. “They’re unselfish. It was good to see a lot of guys make plays.”“It’s definitely great to get the wins,&...

Tornado touched down along Easton/Foxboro town line, 105 mph peak winds: National Weather Service

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

A tornado with wind speeds north of 100 mph touched down along the Easton and Foxboro town line Saturday night, toppling trees and taking down wires as meteorologists checked out the storm damage on Sunday.A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed that there was an EF-1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 105 mph in southeastern Massachusetts. The tornado touched down in a small neighborhood in Foxboro near the Mansfield town line, very close to Easton.“We have confirmed a EF-1 Tornado along the Foxborough/Easton town line in Massachusetts,” the National Weather Service’s Boston office tweeted on Sunday.The tornado’s path length and width were estimated to be 400 yards and 100 yards, respectively.“Straightline/microburst wind damage was verified in Brockton, East Bridgewater and portions of Easton,” the National Weather Service said in its storm survey report.Several spots in the neighborhood had several large trees, up to 2 feet in ...

Jockey injured during Del Mar race returns from hospital

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The jockey who was injured when his horse fell in a race at the Del Mar Racetrack has returned home from the hospital, club officials confirmed on Saturday.Abel Cedillo sustained a neck injury during the fourth race last Sunday when his horse, Get the Gold, clipped heels and fell. According to the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Cedillo was thrown off the horse. Get the Gold was quickly caught by field crews and walked off the track under his own power. Two Del Mar race horses euthanized after injuries; marks first deaths of season After the incident, officials said Cedillo was transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance due to reported pain in his neck. He was released after about a week and is undergoing physical therapy at home, club spokesperson Mac McBride said.Last Sunday's race was the first appearance at the Del Mar Racetrack for Get the Gold, a three-year-old colt, according to industry website Equibase. The horse had three other recorded races in the Maiden Spe...

Nearly 100 weapons collected at gun safety event: SDSO

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

CHULA VISTA, Calif. -- Nearly 100 weapons were collected at an event hosted by the San Diego County Sheriff's Office on Saturday that aims to make the community safer by getting unwanted guns off the streets.The event, which was held at the South Bay Courthouse, was one of the three to four gift card buybacks held by the county agency each year alongside other local law enforcement partners, including San Diego Police, Chula Vista Police and the county District Attorney. Teen shot at apartment complex near San Diego library branch At the event, people drove up and popped their trunks to surrender their unwanted guns to deputies in exchange for gift cards of varying amounts. The event also offers gun owners free lock boxes and cable locks.On Saturday, a total of 79 firearms -- including handguns, rifles and assault-style weapons -- were turned in by the public, SDSO announced in a release. 20 cable locks and 55 gun safety lock boxes were also handed out, according to the agency.Tho...

San Diego police vehicle hit in Pacific Beach; second crash occurs nearby

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A San Diego police vehicle was struck in Pacific Beach on Saturday while headed to the scene of a reported overdose, authorities said. A second crash occurred nearby shortly after, prompting road closures in the area.Around 3:40 p.m., authorities were alerted about the initial collision at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Ingraham Street involving the police vehicle. According to SDPD, the law enforcement car had the lights on when they were struck in the side by another vehicle. I-805 off-ramp to SR-52 set to close for construction: Caltrans A few minutes later, another crash occurred near the intersection. According to Officer Robert Heims, one of the drivers involved in the second collision was looking at the wreckage from the initial crash when it occurred.One female officer was inside the vehicle at the time of the first collision. She was examined by medics, but did not sustain any injuries in the crash, SDPD Officer Darius Jamsetjee said. None of the other...

You-pick farms lose customers and crops through heat, drought and haze in Iowa

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

BRIGHTON, Iowa (AP) — You-pick farms are struggling through heat, drought and haze as customers cancel picking appointments and crops across Iowa refuse to grow.These farms offer visitors the chance to harvest their own produce straight from the tree, bush or ground. But this summer marks Iowa’s third year in a row of drought. And that is hurting farmers who grow water-intensive crops like blueberries and strawberries that are particularly sensitive to heat and drought, the Cedar Rapids Gazette reported.Kim Anderson told The Gazette that her well started faltering during last summer’s heat and drought at her 5-acre Blueberry Bottom Farm near Brighton in southeastern Iowa.Many of her blueberry bushes became parched. And recently, for the first time in the farm’s five-season history, she had to cancel a day of picking appointments because there weren’t enough ripe berries.“I just never anticipated something like this, that the well wouldn’t have enough water,” she said. Similarly, Dea...

Local Chicago leaders advocate for immigration, work permit reform

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

CHICAGO — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) spoke out today in support of a measure being pushed for by United States Representative Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia."We held a press conference to thank [Chuy] Garcia for taking the leadership, asking for the undocumented workers here in America," said Cecilia Garcia, newly elected state director of the LULAC. "That they have a way to legalization and have status here without fear of being deported."Earlier this month, dozens of congressmen and women sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to expand work authorizations to both new migrants, and those who have been in the US for years, working and paying taxes with no path to a permit."Whether they arrived days ago or decades ago, people need to provide for their family and they want to work," Chuy Garcia said. ‘Treatment, Not Trauma’: Chicago leaders discuss how to address the city’s mental health For Cecilia Garcia, it's a topic that's personally affected her as wel...

Thousands come out for final day of Fiesta del Sol

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

CHICAGO — Thousands of people are filling up several blocks in Pilsen for the last day of the 51st annual Fiesta del Sol, a celebration of Mexican and Latin American culture on Chicago's South Side."First of all, it's a beautiful day," said Lupe Perez, an attendee of Fiesta del Sol. "We picked a great day to come. We come every year."Fiesta Del Sol first gained traction in the early 1970's, when community members were celebrating the construction of a new high school in the area. Chicago celebrates final Silver Room Block Party "This started off as a celebration of the opening of Benito Juarez High School, our local community high school," said Alex Garcia, co-chair of the Fiesta del Sol.Over time, Fiesta del Sol has proven to be a significant economic driver for the City of Chicago, attracting more than half-a-million people over the course of the four day event."When I go to Mexico, normally there are street fairs [like this]," said Nicolle Arriaga, a first-time attendee of the ...

Renters get relief from rising prices – except in certain US cities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When viewed through a wide lens, renters across the U.S. finally appear to be getting some relief, thanks in part to the biggest apartment construction boom in decades.Median rent rose just 0.5% in June, year over year, after falling in May for the first time since the pandemic hit the U.S. Some economists project U.S. rents will be down modestly this year after soaring nearly 25% over the past four years.A closer look, however, shows the trend will likely be little comfort for many U.S. renters who’ve had to put an increasing share of their income toward their monthly payment. Renters in cities such as Cincinnati and Indianapolis are still getting hit with increases of 5% or more. Much of the new construction is located in just a few metro areas, and many of the new units are luxury apartments, which rent for well north of $2,000. Here’s how much apartment space $1,500 buys in the top US cities: report Median U.S. rent has risen to $2,029 this June from $1,629 ...