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Column: The Superdome has been a house of horrors for Chicago Bears QBs. Can Tyson Bagent reverse the trend?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:54:30 GMT

The first start for a backup quarterback can be the best one a lot of the time.That’s a theory one veteran personnel man holds.“Nobody has any tape on you,” he said. “They don’t know who you are. They don’t know how you throw the ball. They don’t know what your game is. They don’t know how you’re being used.“A lot of backups can win their first game, and I have seen it over time. Some of them didn’t have any arm strength but they do things a little different.”Tyson Bagent won his first start for the Bears in Week 7, a 30-12 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders at Soldier Field. It’s worth wondering if that result played a factor in owner Mark Davis’ decision to fire general manager Dave Ziegler and coach Josh McDaniels on Tuesday.The second act wasn’t quite as smooth for Bagent in a 30-13 loss against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. He completed 25 of 37 passes for 232 yards and two ...

Red Sox OF Alex Verdugo falls short in quest for first Gold Glove

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:54:30 GMT

Alex Verdugo’s quest for his first career Gold Glove Award came up short on Sunday, as Texas’ Adolis García beat out the Red Sox outfielder and Houston’s Kyle Tucker for the American League right field honor.Verdugo was a Gold Glove finalist for the first time in his career, and his stellar performance in Fenway Park’s expansive right field was a notable bright spot in what was otherwise a disappointing season defensively for the Red Sox.Verdugo led all American League right fielders with nine defensive runs saved, which was also good for third among all AL outfielders and eighth across all positions, along with 12 outfield assists. His arm strength also ranked 95th percentile according to Statcast and his three errors in 140 games was best on the team.Garcia had a similar case, ranking third among AL right fielder’s with seven DRS while also boasting the best throwing arm of any AL outfielder. Though Tucker’s advanced metrics weren’t as imp...

Mike Preston: Keaton Mitchell might be the final piece for Ravens offense | COMMENTARY

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:54:30 GMT

The missing ingredient has been found.Well, maybe.The Ravens needed a home run hitter at running back to complete this team for a playoff run and they might have found him in rookie Keaton Mitchell, an undrafted free agent out of East Carolina and a product of McDonough, Georgia.The 5-foot-8, 191-pound speedster played a huge role in the Ravens’ 37-3 victory against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium, making one of the NFL’s top teams even more complete.The Ravens already had everything else. They have perhaps the league’s best defense, which held Seattle to 151 yards of total offense, including 87 in the first half and 50 on a pass to wide receiver DK Metcalf late in the second quarter.They had an inside runner in Gus Edwards and a third-down weapon out of the backfield in passing situations in Justice Hill. They already had a quarterback who has gotten better passing inside the red zone and making quick decisions when facing blitzes.They were ...

Sex offender in 2011 child abduction in B.C. wanted Canada-wide

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:54:30 GMT

British Columbia’s premier says he is “deeply disturbed” that a high-risk sex offender who abducted a three-year-old boy in 2011 is on the loose after failing to return to his halfway house in Vancouver.Police say 58-year-old Randall Hopley is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant and was last seen Saturday afternoon. Police say Hopley has a history of convictions for assault, property and sexual crimes, including three sex offences against children.He was convicted of the 2011 abduction of a three-year-old boy in southeastern British Columbia, which touched off a Canada-wide search for the child.Hopley had taken the boy from his family home, held him captive in a cabin for four days before returning him apparently unharmed — although the parole board said later that “serious harm did occur.”Speaking from the Canadian premiers’ meetings in Halifax, B.C. Premier David Eby said it was inconceivable that a known sex offender who targeted children was able ...

11-year-old hospitalized after shooting on South Side

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:54:30 GMT

CHICAGO — A little girl is in critical condition after she was shot on the city’s South Side on Sunday afternoon, police say.According to Chicago police, the 11-year-old girl suffered a gunshot wound to her head after someone fired shots into her home from outside.Police say the shooting happened just before 4 p.m. in the 2000 block of West 68th Place in Englewood. 16-year-old boy, 2 others injured after shooting in Gage Park The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition following the shooting. Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting, but police say two people have been taken in for questioning and a firearm was recovered at the scene. Area One Detectives are now investigating.Anyone with information on the shooting that could help police in their investigation can leave a tip for officers at CPDtip.com. Tips can be left anonymously.

Dozens gather in Evanston for rally honoring hostages taken by Hamas

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:54:30 GMT

EVANSTON, Ill. — Dozens gathered in Downtown Evanston on Sunday to rally in support of the 240 people the Israeli military says have been kidnapped by Hamas. Saturday's event offered a visual representation honoring those who are missing. "No one knows the situation, what’s going on with them, where they are, if they’re alive, if they are not alive, if they are or wounded, if they need help," Ami Sarbagil, who attended the rally, said. For more coverage of the Israel and Hamas Conflict, click here The crowd at Saturday's rally surrounded a circle of shoes on the ground, each pair symbolizing a person currently being held by Hamas. "There are so many people over there, from all over the spectrum, that no one knows what about them. We want, we really want a sign of life," Sarbagil said.The United States has been calling on Israel to pause its attack against Hamas as civilian casualties have been costly. Two more airstrikes on Saturday were blamed for ki...

Travis Kelce breaks record to become Chiefs' all-time receiving yards leader

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:54:30 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — The Kansas City Chiefs have a new record holder. Tight end Travis Kelce is the franchise leader in receiving yards. He passed Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez in the Chiefs 21-14 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. All Kelce needed was 14 yards going into the game. He reached that mark exactly, finishing with three receptions for 14 yards. Chiefs coaches reminisce on playing overseas ahead of Germany game He accomplished the feat with just over 4 minutes in the fourth quarter on a seven-yard pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce warms up before the start of an NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Frankfurt, Germany. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)Kelce's career total for receiving yards now sits at 10,941 yards and counting. The future Hall-of-Fame tight end has been a vital piece to the Kansas City Chiefs' success and helped revolutionize the tight end p...

Illinois EV car rebates up to $4,000 are now available

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:54:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- If you bought an all-electric car in the last 90 days, you can now apply for a rebate. The Illinois EPA is offering up to $4,000 for consumers of EV passenger cars and $1,500 for anyone who bought an EV motorcycle.Applications are open now through the end of January, as long as the money is available. State lawmakers approved $12 million for the program this year.Illinois started the initiative last year to encourage people to buy EVs and reduce emissions. You can apply for a rebate through the State of Illinois website.

St. Louis City SC fans cheer their team on until the end

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:54:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A gut-wrenching loss. St. Louis City SC has officially been eliminated from the MLS playoffs after a 2-1 loss against rival Sporting KC.Fans watched on Sunday at Citypark, cheering on their team to the end.A disappointing end to a storybook inaugural season. A season featuring sell-out crowds, historic success, and a city full of hope.St. Louis City SC won 17 games this season. They set a MLS record for the most wins by an expansion team in their first season.

Rockies’ rookie Brenton Doyle wins Gold Glove in center field

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:54:30 GMT

Brenton Doyle’s speed and glittering array of highlight-reel plays turned into gold Sunday night.The Rockies’ center fielder won the National League Rawling’s Gold Glove, becoming just the second Colorado rookie to win the award. The other was third baseman Nolan Arenado, who snagged the first of his 10 Gold Gloves in 2013.Prior to this year, only 14 big-league rookies had been honored with a Gold Glove since the award’s inception in 1957. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, is the first National League rookie outfielder in history to win a Gold Glove.RELATED: Why Rockies’ Brenton Doyle is the best defensive center fielder in team historyThe Rockies had two other finalists this year, veteran third baseman Ryan McMahon and rookie shortstop Ezequiel Tovar. McMahon came up short for the third consecutive year.Related ArticlesColorado Rockies | WATCH: Brenton Doyle’s top nine web gems from 2023 season Colorado Rockies | Why Rockies...