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NFL will consider reviewing roughing-the-passer penalties

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:24:23 GMT

By ROB MAADDI (AP Pro Football Writer)The NFL’s competition committee will consider making roughing-the-passer penalties and personal-foul penalties subject to video review.The two potential rule changes were among nine the league announced Monday in its 2023 playing rules, bylaw and resolution proposals submitted by clubs.The Los Angeles Rams proposed the change that would allow teams to challenge roughing-the-passer calls. Several such calls sparked outrage last season, leaving players and coaches questioning what constitutes a legal hit on a quarterback.The Detroit Lions proposed giving teams an opportunity to challenge personal foul calls.The competition committee will consider the rule changes later this month when NFL owners gather in Arizona for their annual meeting.Other proposals include an option to try to convert a fourth-and-20 from the kicking team’s 20-yard line instead of attempting an onside kick. The Philadelphia Eagles submitted that proposal. The Eagle...

Broncos agree to terms with Cardinals DL Zach Allen, reuniting him with DC Vance Joseph, source says

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:24:23 GMT

Denver started the day signing offensive players left and right, then turned its attention to defense late in the day.After locking up their leading tackler from 2022, linebacker Alex Singleton, to a three-year deal, the Broncos then came to an agreement with Arizona defensive lineman Zach Allen on a three-year deal, a league source confirmed to The Post. ESPN reported the deal is worth $45.75 million and comes with $32.5 million guaranteed.Allen is essentially a replacement for Dre’Mont Jones, the defensive lineman who spent the first four years of his career with the Broncos. Jones on Monday agreed to a three-year deal with Seattle that, according to NFL Network, checked in similar to Allen’s. Jones’ deal is worth $51.53 million and pays him $23.5 million in the first year, according to NFL Network.Allen (6-foot-4, 281 pounds) has played all four years of his pro career under new Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, making this a reunion for the pair.Joseph saw ...

Rockies spring training recap: Mike Moustakas stays hot

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:24:23 GMT

A’s 8, Rockies 7Monday at Salt River FieldsOn the mound: In 3 1/3 innings, right-hander Ryan Feltner, penciled into the starting rotation, gave up three runs on six hits (including a home run). He walked one and struck out one. Feltner’s Cactus League ERA is 7.36.Right-handers Noah Davis (2 1/3 innings), Pierce Johnson (one inning), and Nick Mears (one inning), as well as lefty Ty Blach (one inning), all pitched shutout baseball. Blach, the Regis Jesuit graduate, owns a 1.23 ERA over 7 1/3 innings through seven spring games outings, while Mears has a 1.80 ERA through five outings.Related ArticlesColorado Rockies | Rockies games will be televised on AT&T SportsNet — for now Colorado Rockies | Rockies spring training report: Kyle Freeland pitches three strong innings for Team USA Colorado Rockies | Rockies spring training report: Mike Moustakas goes 1-for-3 in debut Colorado Rockies | Saunders: Will crazy-spend...

Mexican pop stars join forces in support of Pajaro Valley relief efforts

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:24:23 GMT

Mexican pop music megastars Mana and Alejandro Fernandez — two acts whose combined worldwide album sales clock in at well over 50 million — are joining forces with promoter Live Nation to aid Pajaro Valley flood vicitms.Both artists will be donating a portion of their upcoming Bay Area shows to Community Bridges, a Santa Cruz County nonprofit established in 1977 that works to provide food, healthcare and other areas of support to local families.“At the heart of Mana is the belief that our music can be a vehicle for social good,” the band’s lead vocalist Fher Olvera said in a press release. He added that Pajaro Valley is home to thousands of Latino farmworkers. “When we heard about the devastating storms and saw our people in Pajaro suffering, we knew we had to help. We encourage our fans to help in any way they can.”Fans can help out buying tickets to see the Mana concert on March 17 at the SAP Center in San Jose and Oakland Arena on March 18 as well as the Fernand...

Police on scene of stabbing involving minors on MUNI bus near Union Square

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:24:23 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Police are investigating a stabbing incident involving minors on a MUNI bus near the Union Square neighborhood, the San Francisco Police Department Investigations Bureau confirmed to KRON4. Two students arrested for knives on campus days after deadly stabbing at Montgomery High School Around 4:41 pm., officers were informed of a stabbing aboard a MUNI bus near Stockton and Sutter streets. At the scene, officers found one minor suffering from a potential stab wound. Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene while officers provided medical aid. The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police. The preliminary investigation into the incident revealed that a fight had taken place on the bus between several minor boys. Officers on the scene have detained multiple subjects who they believe were involved in the assault. No arrests have been made at the time. Police are asking those who may have witnessed the crime...

Tahoe ski resort records 648 inches of snow this winter

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:24:23 GMT

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (KRON) -- Palisades Tahoe ski resort has recorded 10 inches of snow within the past 24 hours, bringing its total winter snowfall total up to 648 inches."We are now sitting at 648 inches of snowfall this season bringing us to 162% of our average winter snowfall. While the snow is terrific, our mountain operations crews have been working non-stop since the storms started. As there is no end in sight to the storms, we are asking for patience while we continue to dig out lifts," Palisades Tahoe wrote.This winter's atmospheric river storms have dropped so much snow on the Sierra Nevada mountains that traveling to and from the slopes is the biggest challenge.Before heading up to the mountains with your snowboard, all motorists are strongly encouraged to check current road and weather conditions.Palisades Tahoe (Photo courtesy Jimmy King) Ski resort crews are working in challenging conditions to keep at least some slopes open for skiers and snowboarders. "Our groomed t...

One arrested, one at large in police pursuit, discovery of theft tools

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:24:23 GMT

HERCULES, Calif. (KRON) – A police pursuit and discovery of catalytic converter theft tools on Monday resulted in one person being arrested, and one man is still at large, according to the Hercules Police Department.A police officer attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle with no license plates. The driver refused to pull over and a slow speed pursuit began through a residential neighborhood, police said. Teen rescued from suspected sex trafficker in San Pablo The vehicle began to slow down as it approached traffic, and the passenger of the vehicle jumped out and fled on foot. The pursuit was terminated due to safety concerns for pedestrians and motorists in the residential neighborhood, HPD said.The passenger is described as a white male wearing khaki pants, a black-hooded sweatshirt and a backpack. An officer later located the suspect vehicle parked along Sycamore Avenue. The driver fled on foot into a nearby condominium complex, police said.KRON On is streaming news live ...

Wiseman’s double-double helps Pistons end 11-game skid

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:24:23 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — James Wiseman had 18 points and 14 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons ended an 11-game losing streak with a 117-97 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.The Pistons, who hadn’t won since beating San Antonio 138-131 in double overtime on Feb. 10, led by 31 points in the first half and held off an Indiana surge late in the second quarter and early in the third.The Pacers beat Detroit 121-115 at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday night.Cory Joseph led Detroit with 22 points, Jalen Duren put up 12 points and 11 rebounds and Killian Hayes had 10 points and 11 assists.Jordan Nwora had 20 points off the bench for Indiana.As they had on Saturday, both teams played with shorthanded rosters. Detroit added Marvin Bagley III (ankle) to its lengthy injury list, while the Pacers were missing Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, T.J. McConnell and Myles Turner.Indiana dominated Saturday’s first half inside, but Detroit took control early on Monday. The Pistons had a 2...

Trevor Bauer signs with Japan’s Yokohama BayStars

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:24:23 GMT

Trevor Bauer has agreed to a contract with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan’s Central League.The 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Jan. 12, three weeks after an arbitrator reduced his suspension imposed by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred from 324 to 194 games. The penalty followed an investigation into domestic violence, which the pitcher has denied.“Playing in the NPB has always been a dream of mine and I can’t think of a better organization to do it with,” Bauer said in a statement Monday, referring to Nippon Professional Baseball.The BayStars said Bauer will wear uniform No. 96.“To all the BayStar fans out there — I am so excited for the opportunity to be part of the great team we have this year and to try to bring home a championship,” Bauer said. “And to all the Japanese baseball fans out there — I cannot wait to see you guys out at the stadium soon. Please come say hi and help me learn more about your great country....

Fritz, Wawrinka, Garcia win; Badosa out at Indian Wells

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:24:23 GMT

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Defending champion Taylor Fritz routed Sebastian Baez 6-1, 6-2 in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Monday.The fourth-seeded Fritz served four aces and won 88% of his first-serve points against the 30th-seeded Baez from Argentina.Also advancing was Stan Wawrinka, who defeated No. 7 seed Holger Rune, 2-6, 7-6 (5), 7-5. American Tommy Paul beat ninth-seeded Hubert Hurkacz, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4. Rune saved a match point and rallied from 2-5 down to win the second-set tiebreaker. But Wawrinka recovered in the third to send his 19-year-old opponent packing.“The last 45 minutes was tough,” Wawrinka said. “I had the match in control and was playing well. I was putting a lot of pressure, I should have won the match way before.”Wawrinka reached the fourth round in the Southern California desert for the first time since 2017, when he lost in the final. He turns 38 next month.“All my career I know only one way,” Wawrinka said. “To keep fighting, workin...