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Taysom Hill’s TDs receiving and passing, Paulson Adebo’s takeaways lift Saints past Bears 24-17

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:46 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Taysom Hill caught a touchdown pass and threw for another, Paulson Adebo intercepted two passes and also forced a fumble that he recovered, and the New Orleans Saints beat the Chicago Bears 24-17 on Sunday.The Saints (5-4) forced five turnovers, intercepting rookie QB Tyson Bagent three times and recovering two fumbles. Those plays tipped the balance of a game in which the undrafted Bagent and the Bears (2-7) often had the Saints’ defense off balance, outgaining New Orleans 368-301 in total yards and possessing the ball for just more than half the game.The final turnover — a fumble caused by Demario Davis’ sack and recovered by fellow linebacker Pete Werner — all but sealed it with 2:05 left. New Orleans needed only one first down — and got it — to run out the clock. Bagent passed for two touchdowns to tight end Cole Kmet. He finished with 220 yards passing and 70 yards rushing to keep Chicago within one score the whole way despite the Bears being minu...

Packers snap 4-game skid with 20-3 victory over struggling Rams

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:46 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Jones scored Green Bay’s first first-half touchdown since mid-September, and the Packers snapped a four-game skid by beating the Los Angeles Rams 20-3 on Sunday.Rookie tight end Luke Musgrave scored his first career touchdown on a 20-yard reception from Jordan Love and Anders Carlson went 3 of 4 on field-goal attempts for the Packers (3-5). Love went 20 of 26 for 228 yards despite getting sacked four times.The Rams (3-6) dropped their third straight as they played without quarterback Matthew Stafford, who sprained a ligament in his right thumb last week in a loss at Dallas.With Brett Rypien starting in Stafford’s place, the Rams failed to reach the end zone. Rypien went 13 of 28 for 130 yards with an interception, and the Rams lost one of his two fumbles.Rypien was facing an injury-riddled Green Bay secondary that started two rookie seventh-round picks in cornerback Carrington Valentine and safety Anthony Johnson Jr. Johnson, who had played just eight de...

Irad Ortiz Jr. wins his fifth Bill Shoemaker Award as the outstanding jockey at the Breeders’ Cup

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:46 GMT

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Irad Ortiz Jr., who rode three winners at the Breeders’ Cup, has earned the Bill Shoemaker Award as the outstanding jockey at the world championships.It’s the fifth time he’s won the award, which goes to the rider who wins the most races at the two-day event.Ortiz won the $6 million Classic with White Abarrio, the $2 million Sprint with Elite Power and the $1 million Filly & Mare Sprint with Goodnight Olive. All three were the favorites in their races on Saturday at Santa Anita.The 31-year-old native of Puerto Rico has been one of the top riders on the New York circuit since 2012. He rode four winners at the 2019 Breeders’ Cup, including the Classic.The award is named for the late Hall of Fame jockey who won 8,833 races in his over 40-year career.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/sportsSource

Deshaun Watson throws 2 TD passes in return from shoulder injury, Browns demolish Cardinals 27-0

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:46 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson threw two touchdown passes — one bouncing off an Arizona helmet — in his second start for Cleveland in five weeks due to a shoulder injury and the Browns held the Cardinals to just 58 yards in a 27-0 win Sunday.It was Cleveland’s first shutout since 2007.Watson looked rusty and indecisive at times in his first full game since Sept. 24, when he sustained a strained rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder. He completed 19 of 30 passes for 219 yards — 139 to Amari Cooper.But while Watson and the offense struggled to re-establish any rhythm following their time apart, the Browns (5-3) leaned on their top-ranked defense to stifle the Cardinals (1-8), who started rookie quarterback Clayton Tune.Cleveland’s defense set up both Watson TD passes with turnovers, and the Browns recorded seven sacks, with Dalvin Tomlinson getting Tune 2 1/2 times.Watson connected with Cooper on an 11-yard scoring pass in the second quarter and hooked up with tight end D...

Off-duty US Park Police officer fatally shoots another officer in McLean

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:46 GMT

An off-duty U.S. Park Police officer is facing charges after fatally shooting another officer in McLean, Virginia, early Sunday, according to Fairfax County police.After receiving a phone report of an “unintentional shooting,” officers responded to the 1700 block of Old Meadow Rd. around 12:20 a.m., according to a news release from police.On the scene, police found the body of 22-year-old Jesse Brown Hernandez, who had suffered gunshot wounds to the upper body.According to police, their investigation has indicated that alcohol may have been a factor in the death. Alexander Roy, 25, of McLean, reportedly believed the firearm was unloaded when he pulled the trigger and fatally shot Hernandez.Three of the four individuals in the apartment during the shooting were off-duty U.S. Park Police officers, including the shooter and victim.Roy has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and is being held on no bond, according to police.Police said they are continuing to investiga...

Dolphins come up short again against a top-tier opponent in 21-14 loss to Chiefs

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:46 GMT

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Until the Miami Dolphins win the big games, coach Mike McDaniel knows the same questions will be asked.Miami brought the NFL’s No. 1 offense to Germany and goes home with an 0-3 record against teams with winning records this season after losing 21-14 to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Deutsche Bank Park.“We knew going into the game that if we’re going to lose what the narrative will be, and that’s fair,” McDaniel said. “We shouldn’t feel entitled to high opinions from the masses. We have to earn that confidence.”The Dolphins, who are 6-3, mounted a comeback after a dismal performance on offense in the first half.Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes and Bryan Cook took a fumble return 59 yards for a score to go into halftime with a 21-0 lead.Cedric Wilson Jr. caught a 31-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter and Raheem Mostert ran for a 13-yard score to put the defending Super Bowl champions under pressure.But consecutive miscues with the ...

Ravens rout Seahawks 37-3 behind defense and Keaton Mitchell’s big day

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:46 GMT

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (34) celebrates with teammate tight end Mark Andrews (89) after scoring on a 40-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)(AP/Nick Wass) Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (34) celebrates with teammate tight end Mark Andrews (89) after scoring on a 40-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)(AP/Nick Wass) BALTIMORE (AP) — Keaton Mitchell ran for 138 yards and his first NFL touchdown, Odell Beckham Jr. scored for the first time since the Sup...

Reliever Joely Rodríguez’s $4.25 million option declined by Boston Red Sox

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:46 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox declined a $4.25 million option on left-hander Joely Rodríguez, who gets a $500,000 buyout.Rodríguez, who turns 32 on Nov. 14, had a 6.55 ERA over 11 relief appearances and 11 innings in his one season with Boston. He agreed last November to a $2 million, one-year contract that included a $1.5 million salary this year. He earned a $500,000 roster bonus for being on the active roster for 30 days.Rodríguez began the season on the injured list with a strained right oblique. After making five appearances from May 17-30, Rodríguez went back on the IL with left shoulder inflammation. He made six more appearances from July 9-25, then went on the IL with right hip inflammaton. Rodríguez did not pitch for the Red Sox for the rest of the season.A six-year major league veteran, Rodríguez is 5-9 with a 4.70 ERA and one save in 168 games for Philadelphia (2016-17), Texas (2020-21), the New York Yankees (2021), the New York Mets (2022) and the Red Sox.Boston announced it...

Patriots have no answer for J.C. Jackson, Jack Jones playing time decision

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:46 GMT

FOXBORO — The Patriots elected to start Sunday’s loss to the Commanders with two of their top cornerbacks on the bench.Cornerbacks J.C. Jackson and Jack Jones began Week 9 on the sideline while Shaun Wade, who hadn’t played defense since Week 6, started at outside cornerback opposite Jonathan Jones. Jackson didn’t enter the game until the Patriots’ third defensive drive. Jack Jones had his helmet on but a towel around his neck for the entire first quarter. At one point, during a Patriots defensive drive, he sat on the Patriots’ bench next to kicker Chad Ryland while the rest of the team’s reserves stood closer to the sideline. He finally entered the game with 11:12 remaining in the second quarter.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots’ comeback bid ends with interception in 20-17 loss to Commanders New England Patriots | Patriots seemingly bench cornerback Jack Jones in first quarter vs. Commanders ...

Lewiston student launches clothing line to help families of Maine mass shooting victims

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:46 GMT

Lewiston High School senior Natalie Beaudoin has launched a clothing collection embodying the resiliency and togetherness displayed in her hometown following the mass shootings that took place on Oct. 25.Beaudoin, a basketball player committed to the University of Vermont, designed shirts sporting the “We Are Lew1ston” design after last month’s tragedy in town.U.S. Army veteran Robert Card entered a local bowling alley and Schemengees Bar and Grille on Oct. 25, killing 18 people and injuring 13 others in the mass shooting.Beaudoin said she was in Florida when she first caught wind of the shootings, immediately calling her parents to see if they were OK.“When I heard the news, I was definitely shocked, it almost didn’t feel real,” Beaudoin recalls. “I called my parents because I knew they were out to dinner in that area and checked up on my friends and other family. It was definitely a scary night, but I knew we’d get through it together and come out of it a lot stronger.”...