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Chris Perkins: Thoughts on Dolphins’ offseason/free agency so far (yeah, they’re ballin’)

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:22:51 GMT

I like almost everything the Dolphins have done in this early part of the offseason.The blockbuster acquisitions of defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and All Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey are seismic activities. The Dolphins, led by general manager Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel, scored in a major way with both of those moves.I’m not, however, a big fan of a couple of the Dolphins’ other offseason actions through this first week of free agency, specifically at backup quarterback and running back.Still, right now, you’d have to say the Dolphins’ offseason has been a rousing success.Much more work remains, most notably at offensive line.But the starting lineups on both sides of the ball are nearly complete save for perhaps left guard, right tackle and one of the two safety positions.On Friday, Miami grabbed former All-Pro Patriots punter Jake Bailey while seeing Thomas Morstead head to the New York Jets.For the most part, the rest of the offseason is about ac...

Orioles observations on Colton Cowser’s 476-foot blast, Dean Kremer’s WBC experience, Mike Baumann’s new role and more

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:22:51 GMT

Colton Cowser didn’t need to eat Wheaties on Friday morning to power the 476-foot home run he smashed against the Minnesota Twins.“I had the same breakfast per usual,” Cowser said. “I usually just go with some French toast, avocado, some bacon. I actually had a hard-boiled egg this morning. That was new, so I may have to mix that up.”The blast, which had an exit velocity of 106 mph, cleared the tall batter’s eye in center field at Hammond Stadium.“Is that what it was?” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said in shock when told the distance of Cowser’s homer. “He put a great swing on that. I think he showed you a little bit of what he can do with the base hit the other way and the power to dead center. Getting more comfortable with some regular at-bats. That was an impressive home run.”Cowser’s long ball was the last of back-to-back-to-back homers in the third inning off Twins starter Tyler Mahle. Jordan Westburg and D...

Dolphins re-signing River Cracraft to receiving corps

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:22:51 GMT

The Miami Dolphins are bringing back wide receiver River Cracraft for the 2023 season.Cracraft is returning on a one-year deal, according to a league source.In his first season with the Dolphins, Cracraft set career highs with 11 games played, 14 targets, nine receptions, 102 yards and two touchdowns. He began the season as a practice squad player that was elevated for Miami’s first three games before earning a full-time spot on the active roster the rest of the year.Cracraft rejoins a receiving corps that is led by Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle and added former UM standout and ex-New York Jet Braxton Berrios on Thursday. Miami also has Cedrick Wilson Jr. and second-year player Erik Ezukanma under contract, along with Freddie Swain and Braylon Sanders. Trent Sherfield is a free agent.Cracraft was also with coach Mike McDaniel and receivers coach Wes Welker in 2020 and 2021 with the San Francisco 49ers. He started his NFL career with the Denver Broncos in 2018 and 2019 after go...

New Chicago Bears TE Robert Tonyan on switching sides in the rivalry with the Green Bay Packers: ‘I know I made the right decision.’

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:22:51 GMT

Robert Tonyan’s NFL career blossomed over six seasons while catching passes from Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.But all the while Tonyan, a 6-foot-5, 240-pound tight end, kept in his basement the jersey and autograph from a childhood hero, former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher.Tonyan, 28, grew up in McHenry and played quarterback for McHenry East before moving to wide receiver at Indiana State and tight end with the Packers. His NFL dreams along the way often were colored in orange and blue, and this week he made that a reality by signing a one-year contract with the Bears.He joins a growing list of Bears players from the Northwest suburbs, including fellow tight end Cole Kmet, returning linebacker Jack Sanborn and new linebacker T.J. Edwards.“Did I think I’d be a tight end for the Bears? No,” Tonyan said on a videoconference call with Chicago reporters Friday. “But did I think I’d play for the Bears? Yeah, absolutely. In my ...

Division 1 state girls basketball championship history

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:22:51 GMT

DIVISION 1 STATE1975 – Hampshire 38, Lincoln-Sudbury 321976 – Brockton 50, Northampton 481977 – Chicopee Comp. 57, Cambridge Latin 381978 – Chicopee Comp. 90, Norwood 47*1979 – Cambridge 63, St. Peter (M) 611980 – Salem 63, Newton North 581981 – Newton North 55, Cambridge 521982 – No state final1983 – No state final1984 – St. Peter (M) 54, Madison Park 431985 – Peabody 47, St. Peter (M) 441986 – Methuen 57, St. Peter (M) 471987 – Haverhill 43, Pittsfield 381988 – Chicopee 45, Haverhill 401989 – Haverhill 54, Marlboro 421990 – Bridgewater-Raynham 58, Fitchburg 371991 – Brockton 54, St. Peter (M) 391992 – Haverhill 70, Northampton 671993 – Amherst 74, Haverhill 361994 – Haverhill 52, Agawam 451995 – Haverhill 72, North Middlesex 351996 – Haverhill 74, Pittsfield 561997 – Minnechaug 51, Braintree 451998 – Minnechaug 55, Andover 401999 – Methuen...

Bodycam video shows shooting involving deputy in East County

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:22:51 GMT

EL CAJON, Calif. -- The San Diego County Sheriff's Department on Friday released body-worn video of a shooting involving law enforcement that wounded a man in El Cajon.The shooting occurred last Thursday on 1100 Oro Street, where authorities initially responded to a Toyota truck that had been reported stolen from Alpine earlier in the day, according to Lt. Adam Sharki with the San Diego Police Department.When deputies approached the truck, they saw a man next to the passenger side and another in the driver's seat, authorities said. Law enforcement shouted out several commands at the driver for him to get out of the vehicle, but he refused, per police. The suspect, identified as Brenten Kinzenbaw of Alpine, put the vehicle in reverse and accelerated, hitting a parked vehicle and then drove forward quickly, almost striking the pedestrian before crashing into a patrol vehicle, Sharki said. That's when Lakeside Substation Patrol Deputy Carlos Ramirez-Ochoa, who's been with the sheriff's...

Data breach impacts UC San Diego Health scheduling site

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:22:51 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- University of California, San Diego Health experienced a data breach involving its scheduling for their Urgent Care and Express Care clinics, officials said.The health organization's technology vendor, Solv Health, used analytic tools without the school's authorization, it was stated in a news release Thursday."The analytics tools they used on the scheduling websites captured and transmitted information to their third-party service providers," the release stated.Those who used the scheduling website to book appointments for in-person or video visits at the care facilities between Sept. 13 and Dec. 22, 2022, may have had their first and last name, date of birth, email address, IP address, third-party cookies, reason for visit, and insurance type (e.g., PPO, HMO, Other) captured by the analytics tools and transmitted to their third-party service providers, according to the health system. How another atmospheric river coming to California could impact historic snowpack T...

TTC to shut down significant portion of Line 1 subway on Saturday

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:22:51 GMT

Transit riders will have to find an alternative method of transportation on Saturday due to a significant subway closure. The TTC says trains will not be running on Line 1 between York Mills and Bloor-Yonge stations due to track repairs and work being done on the Automatic Train Control signal system. Shuttle buses will be available and will service all eight stations along the route. Line 1: This Saturday, there will be no subway service between York Mills and Bloor-Yonge stations for work on the Automatic Train Control signal system. Shuttle buses will operate.Learn more: https://t.co/W4C1F0ydbk pic.twitter.com/SoSGw21czM— TTC Service Alerts (@TTCnotices) March 17, 2023A similar full-day closure of the same stretch of Line 1 was also scheduled for next weekend but has now been moved to the beginning of April. Subway service is expected to return on Sunday and will be boosted on both lines in order to get people downtown for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade will...

Mass held to honour victims in Quebec town where pedestrians were struck by truck

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:22:51 GMT

MONTREAL — Hundreds of people gathered Friday evening for a special mass in Amqui, Que., a town where two people were killed and nine injured when a pickup truck crashed into pedestrians.Inside the Saint-Benoît-Joseph-Labre church, people greeted and hugged each other before the memorial mass presided over by Archbishop Denis Grondin began in memory of the victims and to support the tight-knit community that was left reeling by the tragedy.Gérald Charest and Jean Lafrenière died after being struck on Monday afternoon.“I want to welcome the family members directly or indirectly affected by the attack,” Grondin said at the start of the mass. He then thanked the politicians present for their support, including federal Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez.Amqui Mayor Sylvie Blanchette went to the pulpit and spoke about the victims. “Amqui residents are dynamic and cheerful people that are always ready to help others. These qualities perfectly represent Gérald and Jean, wh...

Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 seed Purdue in March Madness

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:22:51 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Fairleigh Dickinson became the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game, stunning top-seeded Purdue 63-58 behind 19 points from Sean Moore and a relentless, hustling defense on Friday night.The shortest team in the tourney, the Knights (21-15) showed no fear in swarming 7-foot-4 All-America center Zach Edey from the start. FDU’s players were quicker and more composed than the Big Ten champion Boilermakers (29-6).Five years ago, UMBC showed the way for the little guys by overwhelming Virginia in the first 16-over-1 victory after numerous close calls over the years. Still, No. 16s had a 1-150 record before FDU’s shocker.Fairleigh Dickinson didn’t even win the Northeast Conference Tournament, falling by one point in the title game to Merrimack, which couldn’t participate in the NCAA Tournament because of an NCAA rule that bars it from the postseason because it’s still completing its four-year transition from Division II.FDU held Purdue scoreles...